Writing instrument
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FIG. 1 is a front, right, and top persepective view of an ornamental design for a writing instrument according to the present invention;
FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;
FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view thereof;
FIG. 4 is a left side elevational view thereof, the right side elevational view being a mirror image thereof;
FIG. 5 is a top plan view thereof;
FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view thereof;
FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a writing instrument as in FIG. 1 in an exemplary use position;
FIG. 8 is a front, right, and top perspective view of an ornamental design for a translucent writing instrument according to the present invention;
FIG. 9 is a front elevational view thereof;
FIG. 10 is a rear elevational view thereof;
FIG. 11 is a left side elevational view thereof, the right side elevational view being a mirror image thereof;
FIG. 12 is a top plan view thereof;
FIG. 13 is a bottom plan view thereof; and
FIG. 14 is a perspective view of a writing instrument as in FIG. 8 in an exemplary use position.
FIG. 15 is a front, right, and top perspective view of an ornamental design for a second embodiment of a translucent writing instrument according to the present invention;
FIG. 16 is a front elevational view thereof;
FIG. 17 is a rear elevational view thereof;
FIG. 18 is a left side elevational view thereof, the right side elevational view being a mirror image thereof;
FIG. 19 is a top plan view thereof;
FIG. 20 is a bottom plan view thereof; and,
FIG. 21 is a perspective view of a writing instrument as in FIG. 15 in an exemplary use position.
All portions shown in broken lines are environmental and illustrative only and form no part of the claimed design.
Claims
The ornamental design for a writing instrument, as shown and described.
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Type: Grant
Filed: Apr 11, 2003
Date of Patent: Apr 27, 2004
Assignee: Bic Corporation (Milford, CT)
Inventor: Michael Kent (Cheshire, CT)
Primary Examiner: Martie K. Holtje
Attorney, Agent or Law Firm: Pennie & Edmonds LLP
Application Number: 29/179,584
International Classification: 1906;