What this patent covers
A design patent covering the ornamental appearance of a hose bib faucet, shown in perspective from the top front right with separate right and left side elevations and a top plan view.
US D318,319 is a design patent titled “Hose bib faucet”, invented by Stephen Rokita and assigned to Ro Key Corp.
The application was filed on February 6, 1989 and granted on July 16, 1991, 2 years, 5 months later. The specification refers to 7 drawing figures.
It is one of the patents our firm has obtained in the Design — Plumbing, Heating & Sanitary area. The attorney of record printed on the granted patent is Siegmar Silber.
Key dates and patent term
| Application filed | February 6, 1989 | |
|---|---|---|
| Patent granted | July 16, 1991 | 2 years, 5 months in prosecution at the U.S. Patent Office |
| Design term expires (nominal) | July 16, 2005 | 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees. |
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Bibliographic details
| Patent number | US D318,319 |
|---|---|
| Title | Hose bib faucet |
| Inventors | Stephen Rokita |
| Assignee | Ro Key Corp |
| Filing date | February 6, 1989 |
| Grant date | July 16, 1991 |
| Category | Design — Plumbing, Heating & Sanitary |
| Attorney of record | Siegmar Silber |
Full text as published by the U.S. Patent Office
The sections below reproduce the official text of US D318,319 for reference. Open a section to read it.
Claims
Claims ( 1 )
The ornamental design for a hose bib faucet, as shown.
Description
FIG. 1 is a perspective view taken from the top, front and right side of a hose bib faucet showing my new design;
FIG. 2 is a right side elevational view thereof;
FIG. 3 is a left side elevational view thereof;
FIG. 4 is a top plan view thereof;
FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view thereof;
FIG. 6 is a rear elevational view thereof; and
FIG. 7 is a front elevational view thereof.
US D318,319: questions and answers
What is US Patent D318,319 about?
US D318,319, “Hose bib faucet”, is a design patent granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office on July 16, 1991.
Who invented US Patent D318,319?
The named inventor is Stephen Rokita.
Who owns US Patent D318,319?
The patent was issued to assignee Ro Key Corp. Current ownership can change after grant; assignments are recorded with the U.S. Patent Office.
When was US Patent D318,319 filed?
The application was filed on February 6, 1989 and the patent granted on July 16, 1991.
When does US Patent D318,319 expire?
The nominal expiration date is July 16, 2005. 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees.
Who was the patent attorney for US Patent D318,319?
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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