Writing instrument

Description

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

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

FIG. 3 is a rear 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 left side view of the writing instrument of FIG. 1;

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

FIG. 7 is a top plan view of the writing instrument 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, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Gerules; Matthew J. (Chicago, IL)
Assignee:	Sanford, L.P. (Oak Brook, IL)
Appl. No.:	D/342,750
Filed:	August 31, 2009

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Current U.S. Class:	D19/171; D19/923
Current International Class:	1906
Field of Search:	;D19/35,36,41-51,53-57 ;24/11R,11F,11P ;401/52,99,100,104-109,192,195,196

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Photograph of Sharpie Ultra Fine Retractable marker publicly available before Aug. 27, 2009. cited by other . Photograph of B2B pen publicly available before Aug. 27, 2009. cited by other.

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