Barrel end portion for a writing instrument

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a barrel end portion for a writing instrument according to my new design.

FIG. 2 is a side elevation view thereof.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view from a different point of view than in FIG. 1.

FIG. 4 is a side elevation view of a second embodiment of my new design, having grooves.

FIG. 5 is an elevation view of a further embodiment as attached to a writing instrument body shown in broken lines, the writing instrument body forming no part of the claimed design.

FIG. 6 is a side elevation from the left in FIG. 5, the opposite side being a mirror image of that shown.

FIG. 7 is an elevation view from the rear in FIG. 5.

FIG. 8 is a plan view from below in FIG. 5.

FIG. 9 is a plan view from above in FIG. 5.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a further embodiment of my design.

FIG. 11 is a perspective view as in FIG. 10, from a different point of view.

FIG. 12 is a perspective view of a further embodiment of my design; and,

FIG. 13 is a side elevation view of an embodiment of the design as in FIG. 4, except as to the threaded portion.

Claims

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

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Inventors:	Rommel; Volkmar (Schwaebisch-Gmuend, DE)
Assignee:	Merz & Krell GmbH & Co. KGaA (Gross-Bieberau, DE)
Appl. No.:	D/160,942
Filed:	May 20, 2002

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Related U.S. Patent Documents

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	Application Number	Filing Date	Patent Number	Issue Date
	133282	Nov 27, 2000

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Foreign Application Priority Data

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May 27, 2000 [DE]			400 05 107

Current U.S. Class:	D19/199; D19/912; D19/918
Current International Class:	1906
Field of Search:	;D19/35,36,41-51,53-58,81-85 ;401/6,7,88,99,209

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Primary Examiner: Holtje; Martie K.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Duane Morris, LLP