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 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 line showing the small circular opening for the writing tip in FIG. 7 is included for the purpose of illustrating a part of the writing instrument that forms 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/356,385
Filed:	February 24, 2010

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Current U.S. Class:	D19/172
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