Compound grip for writing instrument

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a compound grip of the present invention showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a right side elevational view of the compound grip of FIG. 1, the left side elevational view being a mirror image thereof;

FIG. 3 is a top plan view of the compound grip of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a bottom plan view of the compound grip of FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 5 is a front elevational view of the compound grip of FIG. 1.

Broken lines appearing in the Figures are for illustrative purposes only. They are intended to disclose the environment related to the claimed design and to define the bounds of the claim, but are not intended to be part of the claimed design. The rear elevational view forms no part of the claim design.

Claims

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

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Inventors:	Hodge; Chris R. (Redlands, CA)
Assignee:	Benchmark, LLC (Riverside, CA)
Appl. No.:	D/181,440
Filed:	May 9, 2003

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Current U.S. Class:	D19/199; D19/914; D19/916
Current International Class:	1906
Field of Search:	;D19/35,36,41-51,53-58,81-85 ;401/6,7,8,88 ;16/421,DIG.12

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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Other References

Quatro Pen, Style 960, Perfect Pen Catalog, at www.perfectline.com, circa 2003-2004. . Styks Pen, Style 950, Perfect Pen Catalog, at www.perfectline.com, circa 2003-2004. . Vibe Pen, Style 948, Perfect Pen Catalog, at www.perfectline.com, circa 2003-2004. . Flex Pen, Style 9151, Perfect Pen Catalog, at www.perfectline.com, circa 2003-2004. . Spirit Pen, Style 9046, Perfect Pen Catalog, at www.perfectline.com, circa 2003-2004. . Java Pen, Style 9075, Perfect Pen Catalog, at www.perfectline.com, circa 2003-2004. . Cha Cha Pen, Style 9002, Perfect Pen Catalog, at www.perfectline.com, circa 2003-2004. . Jazz Pen, Style 935, Perfect Pen Catalog, at www.perfectline.com, circa 2003-2004. . Twist Pen, Style 927, Perfect Pen Catalog, at www.perfectline.com, circa 2003-2004. . Jazz Flag Pen, Style 935 FLA, Perfect Pen Catalog, at www.perfectline.com, circa 2003-2004..

Primary Examiner: Holtje; Martie K.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Thompson Coburn LLP