What this patent covers
A design patent for the ornamental appearance of a combination tick removal and encapsulation device. Design patents cover how an article looks rather than how it works, and the claimed design is defined entirely by the patent drawings.
US D1,137,664 is a design patent titled “Combination Tick Removal and Encapsulation Device”, invented by William Tomalinas.
The application was filed on May 22, 2023 and granted on July 28, 2026, 3 years, 2 months later.
It is one of the patents our firm has obtained in the Design — Medical, Lab & Safety area.
Key dates and patent term
| Application filed | May 22, 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Patent granted | July 28, 2026 | 3 years, 2 months in prosecution at the U.S. Patent Office |
| Design term expires (nominal) | July 28, 2041 | 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees. |
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Bibliographic details
| Patent number | US D1,137,664 |
|---|---|
| Title | Combination Tick Removal and Encapsulation Device |
| Inventors | William Tomalinas |
| Filing date | May 22, 2023 |
| Grant date | July 28, 2026 |
| Category | Design — Medical, Lab & Safety |
Full text as published by the U.S. Patent Office
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US D1,137,664: questions and answers
What is US Patent D1,137,664 about?
US D1,137,664, “Combination Tick Removal and Encapsulation Device”, is a design patent granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office on July 28, 2026.
Who invented US Patent D1,137,664?
The named inventor is William Tomalinas.
When was US Patent D1,137,664 filed?
The application was filed on May 22, 2023 and the patent granted on July 28, 2026.
When does US Patent D1,137,664 expire?
The nominal expiration date is July 28, 2041. 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees.
Who was the patent attorney for US Patent D1,137,664?
This patent was prosecuted by Feigin & Fridman, LLC, patent attorneys in New York and New Jersey. Contact us to discuss protecting your own invention.
Other patents by William Tomalinas
- US 12,396,754 — Tick removal and encapsulation device
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