
What this patent covers
A design patent covering the ornamental appearance of a type font. The claimed design is the face of the typeface itself, shown in two figures.
US D1,014,617 is a design patent titled “Type font”, invented by Esme Gwyn Damon.
The application was filed on September 2, 2022 and granted on February 13, 2024, 1 year, 5 months later. The specification refers to 1 drawing figure.
It is one of the patents our firm has obtained in the Design — Office & Advertising area.
Key dates and patent term
| Application filed | September 2, 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Patent granted | February 13, 2024 | 1 year, 5 months in prosecution at the U.S. Patent Office |
| Design term expires (nominal) | February 13, 2039 | 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees. |
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Bibliographic details
| Patent number | US D1,014,617 |
|---|---|
| Title | Type font |
| Inventors | Esme Gwyn Damon |
| Assignee | Individual |
| Filing date | September 2, 2022 |
| Grant date | February 13, 2024 |
| Category | Design — Office & Advertising |
Full text as published by the U.S. Patent Office
The sections below reproduce the official text of US D1,014,617 for reference. Open a section to read it.
Claims
Claims ( 1 )
CLAIM
I claim the ornamental design for a type font, as shown and described.
Description
FIGS. 1 and 2 depict a face view of a type font showing the claimed design.
US D1,014,617: questions and answers
What is US Patent D1,014,617 about?
US D1,014,617, “Type font”, is a design patent granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office on February 13, 2024.
Who invented US Patent D1,014,617?
The named inventor is Esme Gwyn Damon.
When was US Patent D1,014,617 filed?
The application was filed on September 2, 2022 and the patent granted on February 13, 2024.
When does US Patent D1,014,617 expire?
The nominal expiration date is February 13, 2039. 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees.
Who was the patent attorney for US Patent D1,014,617?
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