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.

Claims

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

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Patent History
Patent number: D688304
Type: Grant
Filed: Feb 9, 2012
Date of Patent: Aug 20, 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: 29/413,005
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Elongated (D19/45)