Writing instrument

Description

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

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

FIG. 3 is a back view of the same writing instrument;

FIG. 4 is a right side view of the same writing instrument, the left side view being a mirror image of the right side view;

FIG. 5 is an enlarged top view of the same writing instrument;

FIG. 6 is an enlarged bottom view of the same writing instrument; and,

FIG. 7 is an enlarged partial front view of the same writing instrument.

The broken lines shown in the drawings illustrate features of the article to which the design is applied that form no part of the claim.

The stippling represents contrast in material.

Claims

CLAIM We claim the ornamental design for a writing instrument, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Casciotti; David M. (Amsterdam, NY), Mahler; Jing (Glenville, NY)
Assignee:	Holland USA, Inc. (North Mankato, MN)
Appl. No.:	D/390,393
Filed:	April 25, 2011

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Current U.S. Class:	D19/199; D19/906; D19/908; D19/914
Current International Class:	1906
Field of Search:	;D19/35,36,41-51,54-58 ;D14/411 ;24/11F,11P,11R ;401/52,99,104-109,192,195,196

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Primary Examiner: Albert; Elizabeth
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Dicke, Billig & Czaja, PLLC Forrest; Peter