Writing instrument

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view taken from the left and front showing my new design;

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

FIG. 3 is a front view thereof;

FIG. .4 is a rear view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 6 is a bottom view thereof.

The broken lines showing a button and writing tip are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

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

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Inventors:	Morrow; James D. (Oak Park, IL)
Assignee:	Sanford, L.P. (Bellwood, IL)
Appl. No.:	D/180,304
Filed:	April 22, 2003

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Current U.S. Class:	D19/172; D19/906; D19/918
Current International Class:	1906
Field of Search:	;D19/35,36,41-51,53-58,81-85 ;401/6,7,8,88,99-102,103-110,111-117,209 ;24/10R,11R,11C,11PP,11F,11M,11HC

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