Writing instrument

- Sanford, L.P.
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Description

FIG. 1 is a left side perspective view taken from the side and below showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a left side elevational view, the right side elevational view being a mirror image thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a bottom view thereof; and

FIG. 6 is a plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a perspective view taken from the side and below showing the cap removed from one end of the writing instrument.

Claims

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

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Patent History
Patent number: D502963
Type: Grant
Filed: Sep 10, 2003
Date of Patent: Mar 15, 2005
Assignee: Sanford, L.P. (Freeport, IL)
Inventors: Charles E. Bain (West Dundee, IL), Bret Marschand (Oak Park, IL)
Primary Examiner: Martie K. Holtje
Attorney: Marshall, Gerstein & Borun LLP
Application Number: 29/189,787