Pencil sharpener

Description

FIG. 1 is a left-side perspective view of a pencil sharpener embodying the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a left side view of the pencil sharpener.

FIG. 3 is a right side view of the pencil sharpener.

FIG. 4 is a front view of the pencil sharpener.

FIG. 5 is a rear view of the pencil sharpener; and,

FIG. 6 is a top view of the pencil sharpener.

The portions of the pencil sharpener 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 pencil sharpener, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Magid; Jason B. (Wheeling, IL), Cunningham; Christopher H. (Mundelein, IL), Liu; Rong (Vernon Hills, IL), Parrish; Michael L. (Deer Park, IL)
Assignee:	ACCO Brands Corporation (Lincolnshire, IL)
Appl. No.:	D/343,992
Filed:	September 22, 2009

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Current U.S. Class:	D19/73
Current International Class:	1906
Field of Search:	;D8/91,98 ;D19/72,73,74,99 ;30/451-462 ;144/28.1,28.11,28.2-28.7,28.72,28.8,28.9

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Other References

Bostitch Quiet Sharp 6 Classroom Pencil Sharpener Desktop--6 Hole, item # BOSEPS10HC, 2 pages on www.greenlightoffice.com, copyright 2008. cited by examiner . Dahle Personal Rotary Pencil Sharpener, item # 6702050, 2 pages, on www.misterart.com, copyright 1996-2009. cited by examiner.

Primary Examiner: Albert; Elizabeth A
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Michael Best & Friedrich LLP