Writing instrument

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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a new design for a writing instrument;

FIG. 2 is a front view of the writing instrument of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a right side 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 top plan view of the writing instrument of FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view of the writing instrument of FIG. 1.

The broken lines in the drawings illustrate unclaimed portions of the writing instrument 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: D693402
Type: Grant
Filed: Mar 18, 2013
Date of Patent: Nov 12, 2013
Assignee: Europe Brands S.à r.l. (Luxembourg)
Inventor: Philippe Kermoal (Paris)
Primary Examiner: Elizabeth Albert
Application Number: 29/450,409
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Diagonal Striation (D19/50)