Writing instrument component

- Senator GmbH & Co KGaA
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Description

FIG. 1 is a left side view of a first embodiment of a writing instrument component which consists of a grip portion with a contrasting property in an area of the grip portion.

FIG. 2 is a front view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a right side view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a rear view thereof;

The contrasting property, being part of the claimed design, is represented by stippling (a speckled surface) that as such is not part of the design. The contrasting property is one of color contrast and contrasting surface.

FIG. 5 is a rear view of a second embodiment of a writing instrument component which consists of a shaft portion having a grip portion with a contrasting property;

FIG. 6 is a front view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a side view thereof; and,

FIG. 8 is a front perspective view thereof.

The contrasting property, being part of the claimed design, is represented by stippling (a speckled surface) that as such is not part of the design. The contrasting property is one of color contrast and contrasting surface.

Claims

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

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Patent History
Patent number: D620525
Type: Grant
Filed: Jul 11, 2008
Date of Patent: Jul 27, 2010
Assignee: Senator GmbH & Co KGaA (Gross Bieberau)
Inventor: Volkmar Rommel (Schwaebisch-Gmuend)
Primary Examiner: Robert M Spear
Assistant Examiner: Carla Jobe Wright
Attorney: Duane Morris LLP
Application Number: 29/321,174
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Nib, Stylus Or Grip (D19/55)