Writing instrument

- Kaijo Corporation
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Description

FIG. 1 is a front, right, top perspective 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 back elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a top end view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a bottom end view thereof; and,

FIG. 8 is a front right, top perspective with the cap off the writing end and positioned on the non-writing end of the writing instrument body.

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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Patent History
Patent number: D500791
Type: Grant
Filed: Oct 23, 2003
Date of Patent: Jan 11, 2005
Assignee: Societe Bic
Inventor: Tom Good (Spartanburg, SC)
Primary Examiner: Martie K. Holtje
Attorney: Jones Day
Application Number: 29/192,623