Writing instrument

Description

FIG. 1 is a rear elevational view of a writing instrument showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a right side elevational view;

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view;

FIG. 4 is a left side elevational view;

FIG. 5 is a top plan view;

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view;

FIG. 7 is a bottom, right front perspective view with the adjustable C-shaped ring in a closed position;

FIG. 8 is a bottom, right front perspective view with the adjustable C-shaped ring in an opened position; and

FIG. 9 is a front elevational view thereof with the cap member in a stored position.

The design is characterized by the combination on the pen disclosed and is comprised of a tapered cap, an outwardly flared ring on the lower portion of the barrel and an adjustable C-shaped ring, all as best illustrated in FIGS. 7, 8 and 9.

Claims

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

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Inventors:	Rousseau; Xavier (Paris, FR)
Assignee:	S.T. Dupont (Paris, FR)
Appl. No.:	07/144,946
Filed:	January 15, 1988

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Foreign Application Priority Data

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Jul 24, 1987 [FR]			87 4385

Current U.S. Class:	D19/168
Field of Search:	;D19/35,36,41-51,54-58,81-85 ;401/221,222,243-247

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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U.S. Patent Documents

D57399	March 1921	Taussig
D62720	July 1923	Goldstein
D84146	May 1931	Kahn
D242855	December 1976	Grinberg
D258069	January 1981	Malamoud
D274338	June 1984	Malamoud
D274339	June 1984	Malamoud
D274628	July 1984	Malamoud

Other References

Fahrney's Pens, Inc. 1983-1984, See pen p. 3. . Fahrney's Pens, Inc. 1983-1984, See pen I, p. 5..

Primary Examiner: Dunkins; Bruce W.
Assistant Examiner: Thompson; Martha
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Ladas & Parry