What this patent covers
A design patent for the ornamental appearance of a grooming tool, shown in perspective with plan and elevation views. Features drawn in broken lines fall outside the claimed design.
US D1,005,614 is a design patent titled “Grooming tool”, invented by Jodi Murphy and assigned to Jodi Murphy Enterprises LLC.
The application was filed on October 13, 2020 and granted on November 21, 2023, 3 years, 1 month later. The specification refers to 6 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 | October 13, 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Patent granted | November 21, 2023 | 3 years, 1 month in prosecution at the U.S. Patent Office |
| Design term expires (nominal) | November 21, 2038 | 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees. |
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Bibliographic details
| Patent number | US D1,005,614 |
|---|---|
| Title | Grooming tool |
| Inventors | Jodi Murphy |
| Assignee | Jodi Murphy Enterprises LLC |
| Filing date | October 13, 2020 |
| Grant date | November 21, 2023 |
| Category | Design — Animal Husbandry |
Full text as published by the U.S. Patent Office
The sections below reproduce the official text of US D1,005,614 for reference. Open a section to read it.
Claims
Claims ( 1 )
CLAIM
The ornamental design for a grooming tool, as shown and described.
Description
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a grooming tool according to my new design;
FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;
FIG. 3 is one side elevational view thereof; another side view is a mirror image of FIG. 3 ;
FIG. 4 is a bottom plan view thereof;
FIG. 5 is a front elevational view thereof; and,
FIG. 6 is a rear view thereof.
The broken lines illustrate portions of the grooming tool that form no part of the claimed design.
US D1,005,614: questions and answers
What is US Patent D1,005,614 about?
US D1,005,614, “Grooming tool”, is a design patent granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office on November 21, 2023.
Who invented US Patent D1,005,614?
The named inventor is Jodi Murphy.
Who owns US Patent D1,005,614?
The patent was issued to assignee Jodi Murphy Enterprises LLC. Current ownership can change after grant; assignments are recorded with the U.S. Patent Office.
When was US Patent D1,005,614 filed?
The application was filed on October 13, 2020 and the patent granted on November 21, 2023.
When does US Patent D1,005,614 expire?
The nominal expiration date is November 21, 2038. 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees.
Who was the patent attorney for US Patent D1,005,614?
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 Jodi Murphy
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- US 9,301,500 — Method of removing hair from a pet and grooming tool associate therewith
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