What this patent covers
A design patent covering the ornamental appearance of a transit reticle or similar article, shown in perspective with front and rear elevations and a right side elevation view.
US D285,540 is a design patent titled “Transit reticle or similar article”, invented by Frank L. Allen and assigned to ALGATE INSTRUMENT CORP.
The application was filed on August 8, 1983 and granted on September 9, 1986, 3 years, 1 month later. The specification refers to 5 drawing figures.
It is one of the patents our firm has obtained in the Design — Electronics & Electrical area. The attorney of record printed on the granted patent is Siegmar Silber.
Key dates and patent term
| Application filed | August 8, 1983 | |
|---|---|---|
| Patent granted | September 9, 1986 | 3 years, 1 month in prosecution at the U.S. Patent Office |
| Design term expires (nominal) | September 9, 2000 | 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees. |
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Bibliographic details
| Patent number | US D285,540 |
|---|---|
| Title | Transit reticle or similar article |
| Inventors | Frank L. Allen |
| Assignee | ALGATE INSTRUMENT CORP |
| Filing date | August 8, 1983 |
| Grant date | September 9, 1986 |
| Category | Design — Electronics & Electrical |
| Attorney of record | Siegmar Silber |
Full text as published by the U.S. Patent Office
The sections below reproduce the official text of US D285,540 for reference. Open a section to read it.
Claims
Claims ( 1 )
The ornamental design for a transit reticle or similar article, as shown.
Description
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a transit reticle or similar article showing my new design;
FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;
FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view thereof;
FIG. 4 is a right side elevational view; and
FIG. 5 is a left side elevational view thereof.
US D285,540: questions and answers
What is US Patent D285,540 about?
US D285,540, “Transit reticle or similar article”, is a design patent granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office on September 9, 1986.
Who invented US Patent D285,540?
The named inventor is Frank L. Allen.
Who owns US Patent D285,540?
The patent was issued to assignee ALGATE INSTRUMENT CORP. Current ownership can change after grant; assignments are recorded with the U.S. Patent Office.
When was US Patent D285,540 filed?
The application was filed on August 8, 1983 and the patent granted on September 9, 1986.
When does US Patent D285,540 expire?
The nominal expiration date is September 9, 2000. 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees.
Who was the patent attorney for US Patent D285,540?
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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