Retractable writing instrument
Description
Claims
The ornamental design for a retractable writing instrument, as shown and described.
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Patent History
Patent number: D603451
Type: Grant
Filed: Aug 13, 2008
Date of Patent: Nov 3, 2009
Inventor: Matthew J. Gerules (Chicago, IL)
Primary Examiner: Elizabeth A Albert
Assistant Examiner: Karen E Eldridge Powers
Attorney: Marshall, Gerstein & Borun LLP
Application Number: 29/322,850
Type: Grant
Filed: Aug 13, 2008
Date of Patent: Nov 3, 2009
Inventor: Matthew J. Gerules (Chicago, IL)
Primary Examiner: Elizabeth A Albert
Assistant Examiner: Karen E Eldridge Powers
Attorney: Marshall, Gerstein & Borun LLP
Application Number: 29/322,850
Classifications
Current U.S. Class:
Lateral Striation (D19/48)