Writing instrument

Description

FIG. 1 is a left side perspective view taken from the front showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a front view thereof;

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

FIG. 4 is a rear view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a bottom view thereof; and,

FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof.

Claims

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

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Inventors:	Stropkay; Scott E. (Carlisle, MA), Bone; Martin (San Francisco, CA)
Assignee:	Berol Corporation (Freeport, IL)
Appl. No.:	D/157,497
Filed:	March 20, 2002

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

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Primary Examiner: Holtje; Martie K.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Marshall, Gerstein & Borun