Writing instrument

Information

  • Patent Grant
  • D682939
  • Patent Number
    D682,939
  • Date Filed
    Thursday, February 9, 2012
    14 years ago
  • Date Issued
    Tuesday, May 21, 2013
    13 years ago
  • US Classifications
    Field of Search
    • US
    • D14 411
    • D19 35
    • D19 36
    • D19 41- 51
    • D19 54- 58
    • 024 0110F0
    • 024 0110P0
    • 024 0110R0
    • 401 052000
    • 401 099-109
    • 401 192000
    • 401 195000
    • 401 196000
    • D28 7
    • D28 76
    • D28 88
  • International Classifications
    • 1906
    • Term of Grant
      14Years
Abstract
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
  • The ornamental design for a writing instrument, as shown and described.
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