Writing instrument

Information

  • Patent Grant
  • D682937
  • Patent Number
    D682,937
  • 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. The bold, long short broken lines on the top of the barrel underneath the push button define the bounds of the claimed design and form no part thereof.


Claims
  • The ornamental design for a writing instrument, as shown and described.
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