Writing instrument

- Holland USA, Inc.
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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a writing instrument showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a front view of the same;

FIG. 3 is a back view of the same;

FIG. 4 is a side view of the same;

FIG. 5 is a top view of the same; and,

FIG. 6 is a bottom view of the same.

Portions of the writing instrument shown in broken lines are for illustrative purposes only, and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

We claim the ornamental design for a writing instrument, as shown and described.

Referenced Cited
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Other references
  • Four (4) color photograph perspective view exhibits of the product claimed in U.S. patent No. D465,238, labeled Exhibits OA, OB, OC, and OD.
  • Two (2) color photograph perspective view exhibits of a product unclaimed by any known patent, produced by Szu Mao Stationery Gifts Co. of Taipei, Taiwan, ROC, labeled Exhibits PA and PB.
  • Copy of the Szu Mao web page showing the model S6034 pen shown in Exhibits PA and PB; web address http://www.worldsofpens.com/show.asp?id=28 published by Szu Mao Stationery Gifts Co. of Taipei, Taiwan, ROC; publication date unknown (copyright 2003-2004).
  • Copy of the Szu Mao July 2003 Newsletter featuring model S6034 pen shown in Exhibits PA and PB; published by Szu Mao Stationery Gifts Co. of Taipei, Taiwan, ROC, Jul., 2003.
  • Copy of the Amsterdam Printing web page showing the model 34843 pen, known as the “Richstone Pen”; web address http://www.amsterdamprinting.com published by Holland USA, Inc. of North Mankato, Minnesota, USA; publication date unknown.
  • Copy of the Amsterdam Printing web page showing the model 33334 pen, known as the “Opal Pen”; web address http://www.amsterdamprinting.com published by Holland USA, Inc. of North Mankato, Minnesota, USA; publication date unknown.
  • Copy of the Amsterdam Printing web page showing the model 32204 pen, known as the “Chamberlain Pen”; web address http://www.amsterdamprinting.com published by Holland USA, Inc. of North Mankato, Minnesota, USA; publication date unknown.
  • Copy of the Amsterdam Printing web page showing the model 34799 pen, known as the “Glenora Pen”; web address http://www.amsterdamprinting.com published by Holland USA, Inc. of North Mankato, Minnesota, USA; publication date unknown.
Patent History
Patent number: D521555
Type: Grant
Filed: Jan 26, 2005
Date of Patent: May 23, 2006
Assignee: Holland USA, Inc. (North Mankato, MN)
Inventors: Dominic D. Santa Maria (Gloversville, NY), Margaret E. Enzien (Ballston Lake, NY)
Primary Examiner: Caron D. Veynar
Assistant Examiner: Elizabeth Albert
Attorney: Gray, Plant, Mooty, Mooty & Bennett, P.A.
Application Number: 29/222,595
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Diagonal Striation (D19/50)