Writing instrument

Description

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

FIG. 2 is a front view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a rear view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a right side view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a left side view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a top view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom view thereof.

The features shown in broken lines depict environmental subject matter 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:	Larson; Katherine E. (Minneapolis, MN), Kuehn; Thomas P. (St. Louis Park, MN)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type Larson; Katherine E. Kuehn; Thomas P. Minneapolis St. Louis Park MN MN US US
Assignee:	Target Brands, Inc. (Minneapolis, MN)
Appl. No.:	D/413,000
Filed:	February 9, 2012

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Current U.S. Class:	D19/169
Current International Class:	1906
Field of Search:	;D14/411 ;D19/35,36,41-51,54-58 ;24/11F,11P,11R ;401/52,99-109,192,195,196 ;D28/7,76,88

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Primary Examiner: Albert; Elizabeth
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Griffiths & Seaton PLLC