Grip for a writing instrument

Description

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

FIG. 2 is a front, right perspective view thereof with the grip in a twisted state;

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a right side elevational view of FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a left side elevational view of FIG. 1;

FIG. 7 is a top plan view of FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 8 is a bottom plan view of FIG. 1.

The broken line showing of a writing instrument in FIGS. 1-8 is environmental only and forms no part of the claimed design.

Claims

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

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Inventors:	Sener; James (Glastonbury, CT), Mathieu; David L. (South Glastonbury, CT)
Assignee:	Pentel of America, Ltd. (Torrance, CA)
Appl. No.:	D/179,684
Filed:	April 14, 2003

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Current U.S. Class:	D19/199; D19/914
Current International Class:	1906
Field of Search:	;D19/35,36,41-51,53-58,81-85 ;401/6,7,88,99-101,103-106,107-110,111-117,209

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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Primary Examiner: Holtje; Martie K.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Adams & Wilks