What this patent covers
A design patent covering the ornamental appearance of a foldable cup holder, shown in front and rear perspective with elevation and plan views.
US D1,000,952 is a design patent titled “Foldable cup holder”, invented by Dana Chapman and Steve Shattls.
The application was filed on April 8, 2020 and granted on October 10, 2023, 3 years, 6 months later. The specification refers to 7 drawing figures.
It is one of the patents our firm has obtained in the Design — Packaging & Containers area.
Key dates and patent term
| Application filed | April 8, 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Patent granted | October 10, 2023 | 3 years, 6 months in prosecution at the U.S. Patent Office |
| Design term expires (nominal) | October 10, 2038 | 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees. |
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Bibliographic details
| Patent number | US D1,000,952 |
|---|---|
| Title | Foldable cup holder |
| Inventors | Dana Chapman; Steve Shattls |
| Assignee | Individual |
| Filing date | April 8, 2020 |
| Grant date | October 10, 2023 |
| Category | Design — Packaging & Containers |
Full text as published by the U.S. Patent Office
The sections below reproduce the official text of US D1,000,952 for reference. Open a section to read it.
Claims
Claims ( 1 )
CLAIM
The ornamental design for a foldable cup holder, as shown.
Description
FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a foldable cup holder, showing our new design;
FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view thereof;
FIG. 3 is a front elevation view thereof.
FIG. 4 is a rear elevation view thereof.
FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view thereof.
FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof; and,
FIG. 7 is a side elevation view thereof, the reverse side being a mirror image thereof.
US D1,000,952: questions and answers
What is US Patent D1,000,952 about?
US D1,000,952, “Foldable cup holder”, is a design patent granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office on October 10, 2023.
Who invented US Patent D1,000,952?
The named inventors are Dana Chapman, Steve Shattls.
When was US Patent D1,000,952 filed?
The application was filed on April 8, 2020 and the patent granted on October 10, 2023.
When does US Patent D1,000,952 expire?
The nominal expiration date is October 10, 2038. 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees.
Who was the patent attorney for US Patent D1,000,952?
This patent was prosecuted by Feigin & Fridman, LLC, patent attorneys in New York and New Jersey. Contact us to discuss protecting your own invention.
Other patents by Dana Chapman
- US 11,039,704 — Foldable cup holder
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