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; and,

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

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

The broken lines showing of an eraser at the top of the writing instrument are for the purpose of illustrating environmental matter and form no part of the claimed design.

In addition, the stippling on the grip represents texture.

Claims

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

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Other references
  • Undated photograph of PaperMate Visibility mechanical pencil available at least as early as Sep. 19, 2005.
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Patent History
Patent number: D562391
Type: Grant
Filed: Mar 15, 2007
Date of Patent: Feb 19, 2008
Assignee: Sanford, L.P. (Oak Brook, IL)
Inventor: Matthew Justin Gerules (Chicago, IL)
Primary Examiner: Karen E. Eldridge Powers
Attorney: Marshall Gerstein & Borun, LLP
Application Number: 29/273,890
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Longitudinal Striation (D19/49)