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 right side view of the writing instrument of FIG. 1;

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

FIG. 5 is a back 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.

The broken lines showing the writing instrument body, the clip, push button, and the writing point are included for the purpose of showing portions of the writing instrument that 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:	Lira-Nunez; Carmen (Downers Grove, IL), Gerules; Matthew J. (Chicago, IL)
Assignee:	Sanford L.P. (Oak Brook, IL)
Appl. No.:	D/397,263
Filed:	July 13, 2011

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Related U.S. Patent Documents

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	Application Number	Filing Date	Patent Number	Issue Date
	29359418	Apr 9, 2010	D641784

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Current U.S. Class:	D19/201; D19/905; D19/908
Current International Class:	1906
Field of Search:	;D19/35,36,41-51,54-58 ;D14/411,431 ;24/11R,11F,11P ;401/52,99,100,104-109,192,195,196

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