Writing instrument

- Target Brands, Inc.
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Description

FIG. 1 is a front, perspective view of a writing instrument showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a front view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a rear view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a right side view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a left side view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a top view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom view thereof.

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 and bottom of the grip and on the sides of the clip at the point of attachment 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: D682938
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), Bin Li (Ningbo)
Primary Examiner: Elizabeth Albert
Application Number: 29/412,994
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Nib, Stylus Or Grip (D19/55)