Writing instrument

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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a writing instrument showing our new design in an exploded condition;

FIG. 2 is a perspective view with the cap member in place;

FIG. 3 is a side elevational view taken in the direction of arrows 3—3 in FIG. 2, the opposite side being identical;

FIG. 4 is a second side elevational view taken in the direction of arrows 4—4 in FIG. 2, the opposite side being identical;

FIG. 5 is an end view taken in the direction of arrows 5—5 in FIG. 2; and,

FIG. 6 is an end view taken in the direction of arrows 6—6 in FIG. 2.

Claims

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

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Other references
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Patent History
Patent number: D493484
Type: Grant
Filed: Sep 26, 2003
Date of Patent: Jul 27, 2004
Assignee: Elmer's Products, Inc. (Columbus, OH)
Inventors: Bryan Martin Shova (Columbus, OH), Donald James Staufenberg (Dublin, OH), Joshua Michael Broehl (Worthignton, OH)
Primary Examiner: Martie K. Holtje
Attorney, Agent or Law Firm: Standley Law Group LLP
Application Number: 29/190,832
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Provision For Cap Over Writing Tip Only (D19/43); Diagonal Striation (D19/50)
International Classification: 1906;