
What this patent covers
A design patent for the ornamental appearance of the insulated upper section of a tent. The elevation views repeat identically at sixty-degree intervals, indicating a six-fold symmetry to the form.
US D1,030,073 is a design patent titled “Insulated upper section of tent”, invented by Alex Shirley-Smith.
The application was filed on March 1, 2022 and granted on June 4, 2024, 2 years, 3 months later. The specification refers to 6 drawing figures.
It is one of the patents our firm has obtained in the Design — Medical, Lab & Safety area.
Key dates and patent term
| Application filed | March 1, 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Patent granted | June 4, 2024 | 2 years, 3 months in prosecution at the U.S. Patent Office |
| Design term expires (nominal) | June 4, 2039 | 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees. |
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Bibliographic details
| Patent number | US D1,030,073 |
|---|---|
| Title | Insulated upper section of tent |
| Inventors | Alex Shirley-Smith |
| Assignee | Individual |
| Filing date | March 1, 2022 |
| Grant date | June 4, 2024 |
| Category | Design — Medical, Lab & Safety |
Full text as published by the U.S. Patent Office
The sections below reproduce the official text of US D1,030,073 for reference. Open a section to read it.
Claims
Claims ( 1 )
CLAIM
I claim the ornamental design for an insulated upper section of tent, as shown and described.
Description
FIG. 1 shows a top and side perspective view of an insulated upper section of tent.
FIG. 2 shows a front elevation view thereof, the 60 degree offset elevational views in either direction being identical thereto.
FIG. 3 shows a rear elevation view thereof, the 60 degree offset elevational views in either direction being identical thereto.
FIG. 4 shows an additional side view thereof, the 60 degree offset elevational views in either direction being identical thereto.
FIG. 5 shows a top plan view thereof; and,
FIG. 6 shows a bottom plan view thereof.
US D1,030,073: questions and answers
What is US Patent D1,030,073 about?
US D1,030,073, “Insulated upper section of tent”, is a design patent granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office on June 4, 2024.
Who invented US Patent D1,030,073?
The named inventor is Alex Shirley-Smith.
When was US Patent D1,030,073 filed?
The application was filed on March 1, 2022 and the patent granted on June 4, 2024.
When does US Patent D1,030,073 expire?
The nominal expiration date is June 4, 2039. 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees.
Who was the patent attorney for US Patent D1,030,073?
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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