Writing instrument
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FIG. 1 is a front, right, and 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 rear 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 plan view thereof;
FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof; and
FIG. 8 is a front, right, and top perspective view of an ornamental design for a second embodiment of a writing instrument according to the present invention, in which a barrel portion and front nose cone are translucent;
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;
FIG. 12 is a right side elevational view thereof;
FIG. 13 is a top plan view thereof;
FIG. 14 is a bottom plan view thereof;
FIG. 15 is a front, right, and top perspective view of an ornamental design for a third embodiment of a writing instrument with a translucent barrel portion, front nose cone, and grip according to the present invention;
FIG. 16 is a front elevational view thereof;
FIG. 17 is a rear elevation view thereof;
FIG. 18 is a left side elevational view thereof;
FIG. 19 is a right side elevational view thereof;
FIG. 20 is a top plan view thereof; and,
FIG. 21 is a bottom plan view thereof.
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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- Color photographs of pen sample (date unknown, sample obtained Mar. 12, 2003).
Type: Grant
Filed: Dec 31, 2002
Date of Patent: Feb 15, 2005
Assignee: BIC Corporation (Milford, CT)
Inventors: Arthur R. Hamilton, Jr. (Indian Rocks Beach, FL), Christopher K. Nelson (Dunedin, FL)
Primary Examiner: Martie K. Holtje
Attorney: Pennie & Edmonds LLP
Application Number: 29/173,476