Writing instrument

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view as seen from the top, front and right side of a first embodiment of a writing instrument showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a left side elevational view thereof, the right side elevation being a mirror image thereof;

FIG. 4 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a perspective view as seen from the top, front and right side of second embodiment of a writing instrument showing our new design;

FIG. 8 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 9 is a left side elevational view thereof, the right side elevation being a mirror image thereof;

FIG. 10 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 11 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 12 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 13 is a perspective view as seen from the top, front and right side of the writing instrument of FIG. 1 or 7 with a cap over the writing end of the writing instrument showing our new design;

FIG. 14 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 15 is a left side elevational view thereof, the right side elevation being a mirror image thereof;

FIG. 16 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 17 is a front elevational view thereof; and,

FIG. 18 is a rear elevational view thereof.

Claims

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

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Inventors:	Andrews; Neville (Acton, MA), Stankus; Philip (Coldwaltham, GB)
Assignee:	Parker Pen Products (Isleworth, GB)
Appl. No.:	D/108,574
Filed:	July 29, 1999

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Related U.S. Patent Documents

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	Application Number	Filing Date	Patent Number	Issue Date
	093935	Sep 22, 1998	Des. 416577

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Current U.S. Class:	D19/168
Current International Class:	1906
Field of Search:	;D19/35,36,41-51,53-58,81-85 ;401/209,221,222,243-247,262,202 ;24/11F

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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U.S. Patent Documents

D81254	May 1930	Parker
D95681	May 1935	Hanle
D330217	October 1992	Booker
D362269	September 1995	Hollington
D372048	July 1996	Hollington
D393485	April 1998	Bussiere et al.
D398934	September 1998	Veillon
1335580	March 1920	Hayes
2153488	April 1939	Weisser

Other References

Visual Systems 1994 Pen Catalog, see p. 49, pen circled upper center. . Miller Office Products Catalog, c1994, see p. 798, circled pen, upper right ..

Primary Examiner: Holtje; Martie K.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Howley; David A.