Writing instrument cap

Description

FIG. 1 is a rear and left side perspective view of my new design for a writing instrument cap;

FIG. 2 is a front and left side perspective view of the writing instrument cap of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a side view of the writing instrument cap of FIG. 1, the opposite side view being a mirror image thereof;

FIG. 4 is a front view of the writing instrument cap of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a rear view of the writing instrument cap of FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view of the writing instrument cap of FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view of the writing instrument cap of FIG. 1.

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 cap, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Silverstein; Jason (Chicago, IL)
Assignee:	Sanford, L.P. (Oak Brook, IL)
Appl. No.:	D/284,710
Filed:	September 13, 2007

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Related U.S. Patent Documents

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	Application Number	Filing Date	Patent Number	Issue Date
	29261430	Jun 14, 2006

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Current U.S. Class:	D19/195
Current International Class:	1906
Field of Search:	;D19/35,36,41-51,54-57 ;D27/146 ;24/11R,11F,11P ;401/6-8,52,99,100,104-109,192,195,243-247,334 ;362/118

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Primary Examiner: Albert; Elizabeth A.
Assistant Examiner: Eldridge Powers; Karen E
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Marshall Gerstein & Borun, LLP