What this patent covers
A design patent covering the ornamental appearance of a litter scoop, shown in perspective from above and below with plan, side and front elevation views.
US D1,004,226 is a design patent titled “Litter scoop”, invented by Peter Kerr and Darya Kerr.
The application was filed on June 23, 2021 and granted on November 7, 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 — Animal Husbandry area.
Key dates and patent term
| Application filed | June 23, 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Patent granted | November 7, 2023 | 2 years, 4 months in prosecution at the U.S. Patent Office |
| Design term expires (nominal) | November 7, 2038 | 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees. |
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Bibliographic details
| Patent number | US D1,004,226 |
|---|---|
| Title | Litter scoop |
| Inventors | Peter Kerr; Darya Kerr |
| Assignee | Individual |
| Filing date | June 23, 2021 |
| Grant date | November 7, 2023 |
| Category | Design — Animal Husbandry |
Full text as published by the U.S. Patent Office
The sections below reproduce the official text of US D1,004,226 for reference. Open a section to read it.
Claims
Claims ( 1 )
CLAIM
The ornamental design for a litter scoop, as shown and described.
Description
FIG. 1 shows a top and side perspective view of a litter scoop.
FIG. 2 shows a bottom and side perspective view thereof.
FIG. 3 shows a top plan view thereof.
FIG. 4 shows a bottom plan view thereof.
FIG. 5 shows a first side view thereof, the opposite side being a mirror image thereof.
FIG. 6 shows a front elevation view thereof.
FIG. 7 shows a rear elevation view thereof; and,
FIG. 8 shows a cross section of section line 8 - 8 of FIG. 6 .
US D1,004,226: questions and answers
What is US Patent D1,004,226 about?
US D1,004,226, “Litter scoop”, is a design patent granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office on November 7, 2023.
Who invented US Patent D1,004,226?
The named inventors are Peter Kerr, Darya Kerr.
When was US Patent D1,004,226 filed?
The application was filed on June 23, 2021 and the patent granted on November 7, 2023.
When does US Patent D1,004,226 expire?
The nominal expiration date is November 7, 2038. 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees.
Who was the patent attorney for US Patent D1,004,226?
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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