
What this patent covers
A design patent covering the ornamental appearance of a cosmetic mirror, shown in front and rear elevation with separate left and right side elevation views.
US D259,966 is a design patent titled “Cosmetic mirror”, invented by Beatrice Bogorad.
The application was filed on June 19, 1978 and granted on July 21, 1981, 3 years, 1 month later. The specification refers to 6 drawing figures.
It is one of the patents our firm has obtained in the Design — Cosmetics & Toiletries area. The attorney of record printed on the granted patent is Siegmar Silber.
Key dates and patent term
| Application filed | June 19, 1978 | |
|---|---|---|
| Patent granted | July 21, 1981 | 3 years, 1 month in prosecution at the U.S. Patent Office |
| Design term expires (nominal) | July 21, 1995 | 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees. |
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Bibliographic details
| Patent number | US D259,966 |
|---|---|
| Title | Cosmetic mirror |
| Inventors | Beatrice Bogorad |
| Assignee | Individual |
| Filing date | June 19, 1978 |
| Grant date | July 21, 1981 |
| Category | Design — Cosmetics & Toiletries |
| Attorney of record | Siegmar Silber |
Full text as published by the U.S. Patent Office
The sections below reproduce the official text of US D259,966 for reference. Open a section to read it.
Claims
Claims ( 1 )
The ornamental design for a cosmetic mirror, as shown.
Description
FIG. 1 is a front elevational view of a cosmetic mirror showing my new design;
FIG. 2 is a rear elevational view thereof;
FIG. 3 is a left side elevational view thereof;
FIG. 4 is a right side elevational view thereof;
FIG. 5 is a top plan view thereof; and
FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view thereof.
US D259,966: questions and answers
What is US Patent D259,966 about?
US D259,966, “Cosmetic mirror”, is a design patent granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office on July 21, 1981.
Who invented US Patent D259,966?
The named inventor is Beatrice Bogorad.
When was US Patent D259,966 filed?
The application was filed on June 19, 1978 and the patent granted on July 21, 1981.
When does US Patent D259,966 expire?
The nominal expiration date is July 21, 1995. 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees.
Who was the patent attorney for US Patent D259,966?
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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