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 right side view of the writing instrument of FIG. 1;

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

FIG. 4 is a rear 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 bottom plan view of the writing instrument of FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 7 is a top 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: D665025
Type: Grant
Filed: Apr 4, 2011
Date of Patent: Aug 7, 2012
Assignee: Sanford, L.P. (Oak Brook, IL)
Inventors: Amy Li (Vernon Hills, IL), James Bergman (Sugar Grove, IL), Michael Albertini (Naperville, IL), Long Zhijun (ETDA Qingdao), Luo Qiang (ETDA Qingdao)
Primary Examiner: Elizabeth Albert
Attorney: Marshall, Gerstein & Borun LLP
Application Number: 29/388,915
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Diagonal Striation (D19/50)