Writing instrument
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Description
Claims
The ornamental design for a writing instrument, as shown and described.
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Patent History
Patent number: D641784
Type: Grant
Filed: Apr 9, 2010
Date of Patent: Jul 19, 2011
Assignee: Sanford, L.P. (Oak Brook, IL)
Inventors: Carmen Lira-Nunez (Downers Grove, IL), Matthew J. Gerules (Chicago, IL)
Primary Examiner: Elizabeth Albert
Attorney: Marshall, Gerstein & Borun LLP
Application Number: 29/359,418
Type: Grant
Filed: Apr 9, 2010
Date of Patent: Jul 19, 2011
Assignee: Sanford, L.P. (Oak Brook, IL)
Inventors: Carmen Lira-Nunez (Downers Grove, IL), Matthew J. Gerules (Chicago, IL)
Primary Examiner: Elizabeth Albert
Attorney: Marshall, Gerstein & Borun LLP
Application Number: 29/359,418
Classifications
Current U.S. Class:
Lateral Striation (D19/48)