Writing instrument

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a writing instrument showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a front view of the same;

FIG. 3 is a back view of the same;

FIG. 4 is a side view of the same;

FIG. 5 is a top view of the same; and,

FIG. 6 is a bottom view of the same.

Portions of the writing instrument shown in broken lines are for illustrative purposes only, and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM We claim the ornamental design for a writing instrument, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Santa Maria; Dominic D. (Gloversville, NY), Enzien; Margaret E. (Ballston Lake, NY)
Assignee:	Holland USA, Inc. (North Mankato, MN)
Appl. No.:	D/222,595
Filed:	January 26, 2005

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Related U.S. Patent Documents

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	Application Number	Filing Date	Patent Number	Issue Date
	29204365	Apr 27, 2004	D506222

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Current U.S. Class:	D19/199
Current International Class:	1906
Field of Search:	;D19/36,41,42,43,44,45,46,47,48,49,50,51,55,56,57 ;401/6,88,99,104,105,106,107,108,109

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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U.S. Patent Documents

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Other References

Four (4) color photograph perspective view exhibits of the product claimed in U.S. patent No. D465,238, labeled Exhibits OA, OB, OC, and OD. cited by other . Two (2) color photograph perspective view exhibits of a product unclaimed by any known patent, produced by Szu Mao Stationery Gifts Co. of Taipei, Taiwan, ROC, labeled Exhibits PA and PB. cited by other . Copy of the Szu Mao web page showing the model S6034 pen shown in Exhibits PA and PB; web address http://www.worldsofpens.com/show.asp?id=28 published by Szu Mao Stationery Gifts Co. of Taipei, Taiwan, ROC; publication date unknown (copyright 2003-2004). cited by other . Copy of the Szu Mao July 2003 Newsletter featuring model S6034 pen shown in Exhibits PA and PB; published by Szu Mao Stationery Gifts Co. of Taipei, Taiwan, ROC, Jul., 2003. cited by other . Copy of the Amsterdam Printing web page showing the model 34843 pen, known as the "Richstone Pen"; web address http://www.amsterdamprinting.com published by Holland USA, Inc. of North Mankato, Minnesota, USA; publication date unknown. cited by other . Copy of the Amsterdam Printing web page showing the model 33334 pen, known as the "Opal Pen"; web address http://www.amsterdamprinting.com published by Holland USA, Inc. of North Mankato, Minnesota, USA; publication date unknown. cited by other . Copy of the Amsterdam Printing web page showing the model 32204 pen, known as the "Chamberlain Pen"; web address http://www.amsterdamprinting.com published by Holland USA, Inc. of North Mankato, Minnesota, USA; publication date unknown. cited by other . Copy of the Amsterdam Printing web page showing the model 34799 pen, known as the "Glenora Pen"; web address http://www.amsterdamprinting.com published by Holland USA, Inc. of North Mankato, Minnesota, USA; publication date unknown. cited by other.

Primary Examiner: Veynar; Caron D.
Assistant Examiner: Albert; Elizabeth
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Gray, Plant, Mooty, Mooty & Bennett, P.A. Forrest; Peter