Writing instrument

Description

FIG. 1 is a left side perspective view taken from the side and below showing our 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 elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a bottom view thereof; and

FIG. 6 is a plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a perspective view taken from the side and below showing the cap removed from one end of the writing instrument.

Claims

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

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Inventors:	Bain; Charles E. (West Dundee, IL), Marschand; Bret (Oak Park, IL)
Assignee:	Sanford, L.P. (Freeport, IL)
Appl. No.:	D/189,787
Filed:	September 10, 2003

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Current U.S. Class:	D19/165; D19/914
Current International Class:	1906
Field of Search:	;D19/35,36,41-51,53-58,81-85 ;401/18-21,29-34,52,98,196,198,202,209,213,243-247,261,262 ;24/10R,11R

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