What this patent covers
A design patent covering the ornamental appearance of a combined can opener and rim piercer, shown in perspective with a top plan view, a front elevation and a mirrored right side elevation.
US D322,201 is a design patent titled “Combined can opener and rim piercer”, invented by Stephen Rokita and assigned to Ro-Key Corp Inc.
The application was filed on October 10, 1989 and granted on December 10, 1991, 2 years, 2 months later. The specification refers to 6 drawing figures.
It is one of the patents our firm has obtained in the Design — Tools, Machinery & Transportation area. The attorney of record printed on the granted patent is Siegmar Silber.
Key dates and patent term
| Application filed | October 10, 1989 | |
|---|---|---|
| Patent granted | December 10, 1991 | 2 years, 2 months in prosecution at the U.S. Patent Office |
| Design term expires (nominal) | December 10, 2005 | 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees. |
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Bibliographic details
| Patent number | US D322,201 |
|---|---|
| Title | Combined can opener and rim piercer |
| Inventors | Stephen Rokita |
| Assignee | Ro-Key Corp Inc |
| Filing date | October 10, 1989 |
| Grant date | December 10, 1991 |
| Category | Design — Tools, Machinery & Transportation |
| Attorney of record | Siegmar Silber |
Full text as published by the U.S. Patent Office
The sections below reproduce the official text of US D322,201 for reference. Open a section to read it.
Claims
Claims ( 1 )
The ornamental design for a combined can opener and rim piercer, as shown.
Description
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a combined can opener and rim piercer showing my new design;
FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;
FIG. 3 is a right side elevational view thereof, the opposite side being a mirror image;
FIG. 4 is a front elevational view thereof;
FIG. 5 is a rear elevational view thereof, and
FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view thereof.
US D322,201: questions and answers
What is US Patent D322,201 about?
US D322,201, “Combined can opener and rim piercer”, is a design patent granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office on December 10, 1991.
Who invented US Patent D322,201?
The named inventor is Stephen Rokita.
Who owns US Patent D322,201?
The patent was issued to assignee Ro-Key Corp Inc. Current ownership can change after grant; assignments are recorded with the U.S. Patent Office.
When was US Patent D322,201 filed?
The application was filed on October 10, 1989 and the patent granted on December 10, 1991.
When does US Patent D322,201 expire?
The nominal expiration date is December 10, 2005. 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees.
Who was the patent attorney for US Patent D322,201?
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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