What this patent covers
A design patent covering the ornamental appearance of a weedless fishing hook, shown in perspective with front elevation, top plan and a right side elevation whose left side is a mirror image.
US D329,487 is a design patent titled “Weedless fishing hook”, invented by Richard Pruiksma.
The application was filed on January 18, 1990 and granted on September 15, 1992, 2 years, 7 months later. The specification refers to 5 drawing figures.
It is one of the patents our firm has obtained in the Design — Toys, Games & Sporting Goods area. The attorney of record printed on the granted patent is Siegmar Silber.
Key dates and patent term
| Application filed | January 18, 1990 | |
|---|---|---|
| Patent granted | September 15, 1992 | 2 years, 7 months in prosecution at the U.S. Patent Office |
| Design term expires (nominal) | September 15, 2006 | 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees. |
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Bibliographic details
| Patent number | US D329,487 |
|---|---|
| Title | Weedless fishing hook |
| Inventors | Richard Pruiksma |
| Assignee | Individual |
| Filing date | January 18, 1990 |
| Grant date | September 15, 1992 |
| Category | Design — Toys, Games & Sporting Goods |
| Attorney of record | Siegmar Silber |
Full text as published by the U.S. Patent Office
The sections below reproduce the official text of US D329,487 for reference. Open a section to read it.
Claims
Claims ( 1 )
The ornamental design for a weedless fishing hook, as shown and described.
Description
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a weedless fishing hook, showing my new design;
FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;
FIG. 3 is a right side elevational view, the left side being a mirror image thereof;
FIG. 4 is a top plan view thereof; and,
FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view thereof.
US D329,487: questions and answers
What is US Patent D329,487 about?
US D329,487, “Weedless fishing hook”, is a design patent granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office on September 15, 1992.
Who invented US Patent D329,487?
The named inventor is Richard Pruiksma.
When was US Patent D329,487 filed?
The application was filed on January 18, 1990 and the patent granted on September 15, 1992.
When does US Patent D329,487 expire?
The nominal expiration date is September 15, 2006. 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees.
Who was the patent attorney for US Patent D329,487?
This patent was prosecuted by Feigin & Fridman, LLC, patent attorneys in New York and New Jersey. Contact us to discuss protecting your own invention.
Other patents by Richard Pruiksma
- US D330,244 — Weedless fishing hook
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