
What this patent covers
A design patent for the ornamental appearance of an expanding infant bathtub, shown in perspective together with side, front, back and plan views.
US D1,002,822 is a design patent titled “Expanding infant bathtub”, invented by Natara Matias.
The application was filed on June 21, 2021 and granted on October 24, 2023, 2 years, 4 months later. The specification refers to 8 drawing figures.
It is one of the patents our firm has obtained in the Design — Plumbing, Heating & Sanitary area.
Key dates and patent term
| Application filed | June 21, 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Patent granted | October 24, 2023 | 2 years, 4 months in prosecution at the U.S. Patent Office |
| Design term expires (nominal) | October 24, 2038 | 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees. |
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Bibliographic details
| Patent number | US D1,002,822 |
|---|---|
| Title | Expanding infant bathtub |
| Inventors | Natara Matias |
| Assignee | Individual |
| Filing date | June 21, 2021 |
| Grant date | October 24, 2023 |
| Category | Design — Plumbing, Heating & Sanitary |
Full text as published by the U.S. Patent Office
The sections below reproduce the official text of US D1,002,822 for reference. Open a section to read it.
Claims
Claims ( 1 )
CLAIM
The ornamental design for a expanding infant bathtub, as shown.
Description
FIG. 1 shows a top and side perspective view of an expanding bathtub of embodiments of the disclosed technology.
FIG. 2 shows a side elevation view thereof.
FIG. 3 shows a reverse side elevation view thereof.
FIG. 4 shows a front view thereof.
FIG. 5 shows a back view thereof.
FIG. 6 shows a top plan view thereof.
FIG. 7 shows a bottom plan view thereof; and,
FIG. 8 is a side cutaway view along section line 8 - 8 of FIG. 6 .
US D1,002,822: questions and answers
What is US Patent D1,002,822 about?
US D1,002,822, “Expanding infant bathtub”, is a design patent granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office on October 24, 2023.
Who invented US Patent D1,002,822?
The named inventor is Natara Matias.
When was US Patent D1,002,822 filed?
The application was filed on June 21, 2021 and the patent granted on October 24, 2023.
When does US Patent D1,002,822 expire?
The nominal expiration date is October 24, 2038. 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees.
Who was the patent attorney for US Patent D1,002,822?
This patent was prosecuted by Feigin & Fridman, LLC, patent attorneys in New York and New Jersey. Contact us to discuss protecting your own invention.
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