Refill for a writing instrument
Description
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 refill for a writing instrument, as shown and described.
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- Photograph of Mont Blanc document marker refill, applicant's internal files.
- Photograph of Mont Blanc Fineline refill, applicant's internal files.
- Photograph of Parker brand roller ball pen refill, applicant's internal files.
- Photograph of Sharpie brand Fine Point marker, applicant's internal files.
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Patent History
Patent number: D694823
Type: Grant
Filed: Nov 12, 2012
Date of Patent: Dec 3, 2013
Assignee: Europe Brands S.à r.l. (Luxembourg)
Inventors: Jean-Patrick Dalancourt (St. Etienne de Montluc), Leighton Davies-Smith (Founex)
Primary Examiner: Elizabeth Albert
Application Number: 29/436,988
Type: Grant
Filed: Nov 12, 2012
Date of Patent: Dec 3, 2013
Assignee: Europe Brands S.à r.l. (Luxembourg)
Inventors: Jean-Patrick Dalancourt (St. Etienne de Montluc), Leighton Davies-Smith (Founex)
Primary Examiner: Elizabeth Albert
Application Number: 29/436,988
Classifications
Current U.S. Class:
Elongated (D19/45)