Pointed instrument with a combined tilting and coupling assembly

Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a pointing instrument with a combined tilting and coupling assembly showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a bottom perspective view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a left side elevational view thereof in the tilted orientation;

FIG. 8 is a rear elevational view thereof; and,

FIG. 9 is a front elevational view thereof.

Claims

The ornamental design for a pointed instrument with a combined tilting and coupling assembly, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Garthwaite; Charlie (Kirkland, WA), Cameron; Bridget (Seattle, WA), Ashmun; Stuart (Seattle, WA)
Assignee:	Microsoft Corporation (Redmond, WA)
Appl. No.:	07/634,299
Filed:	December 27, 1990

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Current U.S. Class:	D14/417
Field of Search:	;D14/114,100,106,107 ;340/709,710,712

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Primary Examiner: Douglas; Alan P.
Assistant Examiner: Davis; Antoine D.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Seed and Berry