Writing instrument

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a writing instrument, showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a right end view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a left end view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a side elevational view thereof, opposite that shown in FIG. 5; and,

FIG. 7 is a front elevational view thereof.

The broken lines shown herein are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

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

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Inventors:	Holland; Jason S. (Raleigh, NC), Jones; Robert A. (Raleigh, NC)
Assignee:	Adstracts, Inc. (Raleigh, NC)
Appl. No.:	D/158,587
Filed:	April 5, 2002

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Current U.S. Class:	D19/174; D19/916
Current International Class:	1906
Field of Search:	;D19/35,36,41-51,53-58,81-85 ;401/6,7,88,99,100,101,103-106,107-110,111-117,209

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Primary Examiner: Holtje; Martie K.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Myers Bigel Sibley & Sajovec