Writing instrument

Description

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

FIG. 2 is a front view of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a back view of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a right side view of FIG. 1, the left side view being a mirror image of the right side view;

FIG. 5 is an enlarged top view of FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 6 is an enlarged bottom view of FIG. 1.

The broken lines in the drawings of FIGS. 1-6 are included for the purpose of showing portions that form no part of the claimed design.

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)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type Amsterdam Printing & Litho, Inc. North Mankato MN US
Assignee:	Amsterdam Printing & Litho, Inc. (North Mankato, MN)
Appl. No.:	D/484,578
Filed:	March 11, 2014

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Current U.S. Class:	D19/199; D19/918
Current International Class:	1906
Field of Search:	;D14/411 ;D19/115-204 ;401/52,99-109,192,195,196

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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