Writing instrument

Description

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

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a right side elevational view thereof where the left side view is a mirror image;

FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a top elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a bottom elevational view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a perspective view as seen from the top, front and right side of said writing instrument with the writing point exposed and the cap repositioned over the bottom of the barrel;

FIG. 8 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 9 is a right side elevational view thereof where the left side view is a mirror image;

FIG. 10 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 11 is a top elevational view thereof; and,

FIG. 12 is a bottom elevational view thereof.

Claims

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

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Inventors:	Salemme; James L. (Billerica, MA), Clark; Paul (Bristol, CT), Hageman; Chris (Moodus, CT), Marvin; Robert (Farmington, CT)
Assignee:	The Gillette Company (Boston, MA)
Appl. No.:	D/109,251
Filed:	August 12, 1999

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Current U.S. Class:	D19/168; D19/913
Current International Class:	1906
Field of Search:	;D19/35,36,41-49,50,51,53-58,81-85 ;401/88,6,7,209,202,262,243-247

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Primary Examiner: Holtje; Martie K.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Cekala; Chester