Writing instrument

Description

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

FIG. 2 is a front elevation view of the same;

FIG. 3 is a rear elevation view of the same;

FIG. 4 is a left side elevation view of the same;

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

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view of the same.

Portions of the writing instrument drawn in broken lines show environmental matter and form no part of the claimed design.

Due to symmetry, the right side view has not been presented.

Claims

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

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Inventors:	Achzet; Joseph E. (Gloversville, NY), Enzien; Margaret E. (Mechanicville, NY), Terenzetti; Michael J. (Saratoga Springs, NY)
Assignee:	Holland USA, Inc. (North Mankato, MN)
Appl. No.:	D/266,709
Filed:	September 27, 2006

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Current U.S. Class:	D19/199; D19/914; D19/918
Current International Class:	1906
Field of Search:	;D19/35,36,41,42,43,44,45,46,47,48,49,50,51,53,54,55,56,57 ;24/11R,11F,11P ;401/334,52,99,100,104,105,106,107,108,109,192,195,196

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Foreign Patent Documents

	3025041		Jun 2006		GB
	WO DM/064050		Jul 2003		WO

Primary Examiner: Albert; Elizabeth A.
Assistant Examiner: Eldridge Powers; Karen E
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Moore & Hansen, PLLP Forrest; Peter R.