Writing instrument

- Sanford, L.P.
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Description

FIG. 1 is a left side elevational view showing our new design, the right side elevational view being a mirror image thereof;

FIG. 2 is a rear view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a perspective view taken from the front, side and above thereof;

FIG. 5 is a perspective view taken from the front, side and below thereof;

FIG. 6 is a plan view; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom view.

Claims

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

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Patent History
Patent number: D490464
Type: Grant
Filed: Apr 4, 2003
Date of Patent: May 25, 2004
Assignee: Sanford, L.P. (Bellwood, IL)
Inventors: Neville Andrews (Naperville, IL), Galina Treyer (Northbrook, IL)
Primary Examiner: Martie K. Holtje
Attorney, Agent or Law Firm: Marshall, Gerstein & Borun LLP
Application Number: 29/179,180
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Provision For Cap Over Writing Tip Only (D19/43); Substantially Circular Or Oval In Cross Section (D19/51); Clip (D19/56)
International Classification: 1906;