Clip for a writing instrument

- Holland USA, Inc.
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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a clip for a writing instrument showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a right side elevational view, the left side being a mirror image thereof;

FIG. 5 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a second perspective view thereof, the writing instrument depicted by means of broken lines being shown for illustrative purposes only and forming no part of the claimed design.

Claims

We claim the ornamental design for a clip for a writing instrument, as shown and described.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D90117 June 1933 Larsen
D416577 November 16, 1999 Andrews et al.
D416579 November 16, 1999 Andrews et al.
D443642 June 12, 2001 Tsuchikura
D465238 November 5, 2002 Quil
D466156 November 26, 2002 Nakazawa
D472923 April 8, 2003 Wang
D478125 August 5, 2003 Chen
Other references
  • Five (5) color photograph perspective view exhibits of the product claimed in U.S. Pat. No. D465,238, labeled Exhibits BA, BB, BC, and BD.
  • Two (2) color photograph perspective view exhibits of a product unclaimed by any known patent, produced by Szu Mao Stationery Gifts Co. of Taipei, Taiwan, ROC, labeled Exhibits CA and CB.
  • Copy of the Szu Mao web page showing the model S6034 pen shown in Exhibits CA and CB; web address http://www.worldsofpens.com/show.asp?id=28 published by Szu Mao Stationery Gifts Co. of Taipei, Taiwan, ROC; publication date unknown (copyright 2003-2004).
  • Copy of the Szu Mao Jul. 2003 Newsletter featuring model S6034 pen shown in Exhibits CA and CB; published by Szu Mao Stationery Gifts Co. of Taipei, Taiwan, ROC, Jul., 2003.
Patent History
Patent number: D485301
Type: Grant
Filed: Jun 4, 2003
Date of Patent: Jan 13, 2004
Assignee: Holland USA, Inc. (North Mankato, MN)
Inventors: Dominic D. Santa Maria (Gloversville, NY), Margaret E. Enzien (Ballston Lake, NY)
Primary Examiner: Martie K. Holtje
Attorney, Agent or Law Firm: Gray, Plant, Mooty, Mooty & Bennett, P.A.
Application Number: 29/183,108
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Clip (D19/56)
International Classification: 1906;