Writing instrument

Description

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

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view of the writing instrument of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a left side elevational view of the writing instrument of FIG. 1, the right side elevational view being a mirror image thereof;

FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view of the writing instrument of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a top plan view of the writing instrument of FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view of the writing instrument of FIG. 1;

FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a second embodiment of a writing instrument having our new design;

FIG. 8 is a front elevational view of the writing instrument of FIG. 7;

FIG. 9 is a left side elevational view of the writing instrument of FIG. 7, the right side elevational view being a mirror image thereof;

FIG. 10 is a rear elevational view of the writing instrument of FIG. 7;

FIG. 11 is a top plan view of the writing instrument of FIG. 7; and,

FIG. 12 is a bottom plan view of the writing instrument of FIG. 7.

The dashed lines are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

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

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Inventors:	Morton; Timothy J. (Chicago, IL), Conklin; Melanie (Chicago, IL), Cavada, Jr.; Gilberto (Melrose Park, IL), Rose; Carolyn (Chicago, IL)
Assignee:	Sanford, L.P. (Freeport, IL)
Appl. No.:	D/234,146
Filed:	July 13, 2005

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Current U.S. Class:	D19/172; D19/918
Current International Class:	1906
Field of Search:	;D19/36,37,41-51,54-57 ;24/11R,11F,11P ;401/52,99,100,104,105,106,107,108,109,192,195,243-247

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Primary Examiner: Albert; Elizabeth A.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Marshall, Gerstein & Borun LLP