
What this patent covers
A design patent covering the ornamental appearance of a toy block, shown in upper and lower perspective together with elevation views from all four sides and both plan views.
US D1,033,557 is a design patent titled “Toy block”, invented by Liba Unger.
The application was filed on February 3, 2022 and granted on July 2, 2024, 2 years, 4 months later. The specification refers to 9 drawing figures.
It is one of the patents our firm has obtained in the Design — Toys, Games & Sporting Goods area.
Key dates and patent term
| Application filed | February 3, 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Patent granted | July 2, 2024 | 2 years, 4 months in prosecution at the U.S. Patent Office |
| Design term expires (nominal) | July 2, 2039 | 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees. |
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Bibliographic details
| Patent number | US D1,033,557 |
|---|---|
| Title | Toy block |
| Inventors | Liba Unger |
| Assignee | Individual |
| Filing date | February 3, 2022 |
| Grant date | July 2, 2024 |
| Category | Design — Toys, Games & Sporting Goods |
Full text as published by the U.S. Patent Office
The sections below reproduce the official text of US D1,033,557 for reference. Open a section to read it.
Claims
Claims ( 1 )
CLAIM
The ornamental design for a toy block, as shown and described.
Description
FIG. 1 is an upper perspective view of the toy block.
FIG. 2 is a lower perspective view thereof.
FIG. 3 is a front side elevation view thereof.
FIG. 4 is a back side elevation view thereof.
FIG. 5 is a right side elevation view thereof.
FIG. 6 is a left side elevation view thereof.
FIG. 7 is a top plan view thereof.
FIG. 8 is a bottom plan view thereof; and,
FIG. 9 is front side cross-section elevation view thereof cut along section line 9 - 9 of FIG. 7 .
US D1,033,557: questions and answers
What is US Patent D1,033,557 about?
US D1,033,557, “Toy block”, is a design patent granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office on July 2, 2024.
Who invented US Patent D1,033,557?
The named inventor is Liba Unger.
When was US Patent D1,033,557 filed?
The application was filed on February 3, 2022 and the patent granted on July 2, 2024.
When does US Patent D1,033,557 expire?
The nominal expiration date is July 2, 2039. 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees.
Who was the patent attorney for US Patent D1,033,557?
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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- US D1,027,067 — Toy block
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