Writing instrument

- Sanford, L.P.
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Description

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

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

FIG. 3 is a rear view of the writing instrument of FIG. 1;

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

FIG. 5 is a left side view of the writing instrument of FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view of the writing instrument of FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view of the writing instrument of FIG. 1.

The broken lines showing portions of the writing instrument are included for the purpose of illustrating environment and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

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

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Patent History
Patent number: D640319
Type: Grant
Filed: Mar 25, 2010
Date of Patent: Jun 21, 2011
Assignee: Sanford, L.P. (Oak Brook, IL)
Inventor: Matthew J. Gerules (Chicago, IL)
Primary Examiner: Karen E Eldridge Powers
Attorney: Marshall, Gerstein & Borun LLP
Application Number: 29/358,330
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Marking Instrument (D19/41)