Writing instrument
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Description
The features shown in broken lines depict environmental subject matter only and form no part of the claimed design. The bold, long short broken lines on the top of the barrel underneath the push button define the bounds of the claimed design and form no part thereof.
Claims
The ornamental design for a writing instrument, as shown and described.
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Patent History
Patent number: D682937
Type: Grant
Filed: Feb 9, 2012
Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
Assignee: Target Brands, Inc. (Minneapolis, MN)
Inventors: Katherine E. Larson (Minneapolis, MN), Thomas P. Kuehn (St. Louis Park, MN)
Primary Examiner: Elizabeth Albert
Application Number: 29/413,003
Type: Grant
Filed: Feb 9, 2012
Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
Assignee: Target Brands, Inc. (Minneapolis, MN)
Inventors: Katherine E. Larson (Minneapolis, MN), Thomas P. Kuehn (St. Louis Park, MN)
Primary Examiner: Elizabeth Albert
Application Number: 29/413,003
Classifications
Current U.S. Class:
Substantially Circular Or Oval In Cross Section (D19/51)