What this patent covers
A design patent for the ornamental appearance of a graphics card bracket, shown in perspective from above and below along with elevation views from each side.
US D1,112,229 is a design patent titled “Graphical processing unit bracket”, invented by Wallace Santos and Matthew Rigassio and assigned to Maingear Inc.
The application was filed on May 22, 2024 and granted on February 10, 2026, 1 year, 8 months later. The specification refers to 8 drawing figures.
It is one of the patents our firm has obtained in the Design — Electronics & Electrical area.
Key dates and patent term
| Application filed | May 22, 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| Patent granted | February 10, 2026 | 1 year, 8 months in prosecution at the U.S. Patent Office |
| Design term expires (nominal) | February 10, 2041 | 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees. |
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Bibliographic details
| Patent number | US D1,112,229 |
|---|---|
| Title | Graphical processing unit bracket |
| Inventors | Wallace Santos; Matthew Rigassio |
| Assignee | Maingear Inc |
| Filing date | May 22, 2024 |
| Grant date | February 10, 2026 |
| Category | Design — Electronics & Electrical |
Full text as published by the U.S. Patent Office
The sections below reproduce the official text of US D1,112,229 for reference. Open a section to read it.
Claims
Claims ( 1 )
CLAIM
The ornamental design for a graphical processing unit bracket as shown and described.
Description
FIG. 1 shows a top and side perspective view of a graphical processing unit bracket.
FIG. 2 shows a reverse bottom and reverse side perspective view thereof.
FIG. 3 shows a side elevation view thereof.
FIG. 4 shows a reverse side elevation view thereof.
FIG. 5 shows a second side elevation view thereof.
FIG. 6 shows a reverse side elevation view relative to the second side elevation view thereof.
FIG. 7 shows a top plan view thereof; and,
FIG. 8 shows a bottom plan view thereof.
The broken lines form no part of the claimed design and are used to show the environment only.
US D1,112,229: questions and answers
What is US Patent D1,112,229 about?
US D1,112,229, “Graphical processing unit bracket”, is a design patent granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office on February 10, 2026.
Who invented US Patent D1,112,229?
The named inventors are Wallace Santos, Matthew Rigassio.
Who owns US Patent D1,112,229?
The patent was issued to assignee Maingear Inc. Current ownership can change after grant; assignments are recorded with the U.S. Patent Office.
When was US Patent D1,112,229 filed?
The application was filed on May 22, 2024 and the patent granted on February 10, 2026.
When does US Patent D1,112,229 expire?
The nominal expiration date is February 10, 2041. 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees.
Who was the patent attorney for US Patent D1,112,229?
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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