Writing instrument

- Pentel of America, Ltd.
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Description

FIG. 1 is a front, right perspective view of a writing instrument with the writing tip extended showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a front, right perspective view thereof with the grip portion in an alternate, twisted state;

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a right side elevational view of FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is left side elevational view of FIG. 1;

FIG. 7 is a top plan view of FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 8 is a bottom plan view of FIG. 1.

Claims

The ornamental design for a writing instrument, as shown and described.

Referenced Cited
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D433446 November 7, 2000 Rosenbaum
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D436996 January 30, 2001 Izushima
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Patent History
Patent number: D486857
Type: Grant
Filed: Apr 14, 2003
Date of Patent: Feb 17, 2004
Assignee: Pentel of America, Ltd. (Torrance, CA)
Inventors: James Sener (Glastonbury, CT), David L. Mathieu (South Glastonbury, CT)
Primary Examiner: Martie K. Holtje
Attorney, Agent or Law Firm: Adams & Wilks
Application Number: 29/179,683