Writing instrument

- Sanford, L.P.
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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing my new design for a writing instrument;

FIG. 2 is a front view of the writing instrument of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a left side view of the writing instrument of FIG. 1, the right side view being a mirror image thereof;

FIG. 4 is a rear view of the writing instrument of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a top plan view of the writing instrument of FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view of the writing instrument of FIG. 1;

FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a second embodiment of my new design for a writing instrument;

FIG. 8 is a front view of the writing instrument of FIG. 7;

FIG. 9 is a left side view of the writing instrument of FIG. 7, the right side view being a mirror image thereof;

FIG. 10 is a rear view of the writing instrument of FIG. 7;

FIG. 11 is a top plan view of the writing instrument of FIG. 7; and,

FIG. 12 is a bottom plan view of the writing instrument of FIG. 7.

The stippling shown in the drawings represents a texture on the surface of the pen.

The dashed lines are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

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

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D368738 April 9, 1996 Osada et al.
D403705 January 5, 1999 Izushima et al.
D429280 August 8, 2000 Mittersinker
D481069 October 21, 2003 Kennedy et al.
D482067 November 11, 2003 Yang
D482071 November 11, 2003 Kennedy et al.
D496963 October 5, 2004 Losel
D498494 November 16, 2004 Conklin et al.
D500792 January 11, 2005 Bain et al.
D500794 January 11, 2005 Conklin et al.
D508082 August 2, 2005 Bain et al.
Other references
  • Sanford UK Paper Mate, Star Gels Grip, dated Nov. 2004. (2 pages).
  • Picture of Format and Sento model pens, as shown on p. 10, Solid Schreiben Write Ecrire catalog, dated 2003. (2 pages).
  • Picture of Trasparente Effetto Gomma Satinata Argento (transparent rubber effect satined silver) pen, p. 247, as shown in StiloLinea catalog, 2002. (2 pages).
  • Picture of Stabilo “Cyper Speed” pen, dated Sep. 8, 2005.
  • Undated photograph of PaperMate Visibility mechanical pencil.
  • Undated photograph of PaperMate Apex retractable mechanical pencil.
Patent History
Patent number: D545900
Type: Grant
Filed: Sep 19, 2005
Date of Patent: Jul 3, 2007
Assignee: Sanford, L.P. (Oak Brook, IL)
Inventor: Matthew Justin Gerules (Chicago, IL)
Primary Examiner: Elizabeth A. Albert
Assistant Examiner: Karen E. Eldridge Powers
Attorney: Marshall Gerstein & Borun LLP
Application Number: 29/238,633
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Substantially Circular Or Oval In Cross Section (D19/51)