Writing instrument

Description

FIG. 1 is a front elevational view of a writing instrument showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a side elevational view with the cap member removed for ease of illustration;

FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view of FIG. 2;

FIG. 4 is a top plan view of FIG. 2;

FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view of FIG. 2; and,

FIG. 6 is a front elevational view of FIG. 2.

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/157,498
Filed:	March 20, 2002

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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 ;401/98,202,213,221,222,243-247,262

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Other References

Excerpt from www.pelikan.de -- Kugelschreiber Belle -- downloaded Feb. 5, 2002. . Excerpt from www.stabilo.com --' S Move Writing Instrument -- downloaded Feb. 5, 2002..

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