What this patent covers
A design patent covering the ornamental appearance of a combined nail puller and dimpler, shown in perspective with front, left side and rear elevation views.
US D328,228 is a design patent titled “Combined nail puller and dimpler”, invented by Stephen Rokita and assigned to Ro Key Corp Inc.
The application was filed on February 23, 1990 and granted on July 28, 1992, 2 years, 5 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 | February 23, 1990 | |
|---|---|---|
| Patent granted | July 28, 1992 | 2 years, 5 months in prosecution at the U.S. Patent Office |
| Design term expires (nominal) | July 28, 2006 | 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees. |
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Bibliographic details
| Patent number | US D328,228 |
|---|---|
| Title | Combined nail puller and dimpler |
| Inventors | Stephen Rokita |
| Assignee | Ro Key Corp Inc |
| Filing date | February 23, 1990 |
| Grant date | July 28, 1992 |
| 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 D328,228 for reference. Open a section to read it.
Claims
Claims ( 1 )
The ornamental design for a combined nail puller and dimpler, as shown and described.
Description
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a combined nail puller and dimpler showing my new thereof;
FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;
FIG. 3 is a left side elevational view thereof;
FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view thereof;
FIG. 5 is a top plan view thereof; and,
FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view thereof.
US D328,228: questions and answers
What is US Patent D328,228 about?
US D328,228, “Combined nail puller and dimpler”, is a design patent granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office on July 28, 1992.
Who invented US Patent D328,228?
The named inventor is Stephen Rokita.
Who owns US Patent D328,228?
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 D328,228 filed?
The application was filed on February 23, 1990 and the patent granted on July 28, 1992.
When does US Patent D328,228 expire?
The nominal expiration date is July 28, 2006. 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees.
Who was the patent attorney for US Patent D328,228?
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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