Retractable writing instrument

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing my new design for a retractable writing instrument;

FIG. 2 is a left side view of the writing instrument of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a front view of the writing instrument of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a right side view of the writing instrument of FIG. 1;

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

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

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

Claims

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

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Inventors:	Gerules; Matthew J. (Chicago, IL)
Appl. No.:	D/322,850
Filed:	August 13, 2008

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Current U.S. Class:	D19/172; D19/917
Current International Class:	1906
Field of Search:	;D19/35,36,41,42,43,44,45,46,47,48,49,50,51,54,55,56,57 ;24/11F,11P,11R ;401/6,52,99,100,104,105,106,107,108,109,192,195 ;708/107

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