Writing instrument
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.
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Type: Grant
Filed: Jun 14, 2006
Date of Patent: Apr 8, 2008
Assignee: Sanford, L.P. (Oak Brook, IL)
Inventor: Jason Silverstein (Chicago, IL)
Primary Examiner: Elizabeth A. Albert
Assistant Examiner: Karen E Eldridge Powers
Attorney: Marshall Gerstein & Borun, LLP
Application Number: 29/261,430