Writing instrument

Description

FIG. 1 is a left side elevational view showing our new design, the right side elevational view being a mirror image thereof;

FIG. 2 is a rear view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a perspective view taken from the front, side and above thereof;

FIG. 5 is a perspective view taken from the front, side and below thereof;

FIG. 6 is a plan view; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom view.

Claims

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

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Inventors:	Andrews; Neville (Naperville, IL), Treyer; Galina (Northbrook, IL)
Assignee:	Sanford, L.P. (Bellwood, IL)
Appl. No.:	D/179,180
Filed:	April 4, 2003

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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 ;401/98,202,209,213,243-247,262,221,222 ;24/10R,11R,11C,11CT,11P,11PP

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