Writing aid

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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a writing aid showing a new design;

FIG. 2 is a top view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a bottom view thereof; and,

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the writing aid of FIG. 1 in use.

The dashed lines are included for the purpose of illustrating portions of the writing aid that form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

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

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Patent History
Patent number: D879198
Type: Grant
Filed: Nov 30, 2018
Date of Patent: Mar 24, 2020
Inventor: Kimberly R. Stevens (Williamston, NC)
Primary Examiner: Elizabeth A. Albert
Application Number: 29/671,934
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Guide (6) (D19/37)