What this patent covers
A design patent for the ornamental appearance of a broom cover, shown in perspective from above and below with elevation and plan views, the reverse sides being mirror images.
US D1,040,459 is a design patent titled “Broom cover”, invented by Penelope Martens.
The application was filed on June 30, 2022 and granted on August 27, 2024, 2 years, 1 month later. The specification refers to 8 drawing figures.
It is one of the patents our firm has obtained in the Design — Household & Kitchen area.
Key dates and patent term
| Application filed | June 30, 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Patent granted | August 27, 2024 | 2 years, 1 month in prosecution at the U.S. Patent Office |
| Design term expires (nominal) | August 27, 2039 | 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees. |
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Bibliographic details
| Patent number | US D1,040,459 |
|---|---|
| Title | Broom cover |
| Inventors | Penelope Martens |
| Assignee | Individual |
| Filing date | June 30, 2022 |
| Grant date | August 27, 2024 |
| Category | Design — Household & Kitchen |
Full text as published by the U.S. Patent Office
The sections below reproduce the official text of US D1,040,459 for reference. Open a section to read it.
Claims
Claims ( 1 )
CLAIM
The ornamental design for a broom cover, as shown and described.
Description
FIG. 1 shows a top and side perspective view of a broom cover.
FIG. 2 shows a reverse bottom and side perspective view thereof.
FIG. 3 shows a first elevation view, the reverse side being a mirror image thereof.
FIG. 4 shows a second elevation view, the reverse side being a mirror image thereof.
FIG. 5 shows a top plan view thereof.
FIG. 6 shows a bottom plan view thereof.
FIG. 7 shows a side elevation view cut along section line 7 - 7 of FIG. 5 ; and,
FIG. 8 shows a top and side perspective view thereof with a broom placed therein.
The dotted lines represent unclaimed subject matter and show the environment of the broom cover.
The dotted lines illustrate the location from which the section drawing is created and shown in FIG. 7 . The dotted lines form no part of the claimed design.
US D1,040,459: questions and answers
What is US Patent D1,040,459 about?
US D1,040,459, “Broom cover”, is a design patent granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office on August 27, 2024.
Who invented US Patent D1,040,459?
The named inventor is Penelope Martens.
When was US Patent D1,040,459 filed?
The application was filed on June 30, 2022 and the patent granted on August 27, 2024.
When does US Patent D1,040,459 expire?
The nominal expiration date is August 27, 2039. 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees.
Who was the patent attorney for US Patent D1,040,459?
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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