What this patent covers
A design patent covering the ornamental appearance of a combined pacifier cover and retainer, shown in perspective with plan views from above and below and front and rear elevation views.
US D335,184 is a design patent titled “Combined pacifier cover and retainer”, invented by Daniel Mastropierro.
The application was filed on September 11, 1987 and granted on April 27, 1993, 5 years, 7 months later. The specification refers to 11 drawing figures.
It is one of the patents our firm has obtained in the Design — Medical, Lab & Safety area. The attorney of record printed on the granted patent is Siegmar Silber, Esq., of a predecessor practice of Feigin & Fridman.
Key dates and patent term
| Application filed | September 11, 1987 | |
|---|---|---|
| Patent granted | April 27, 1993 | 5 years, 7 months in prosecution at the U.S. Patent Office |
| Design term expires (nominal) | April 27, 2007 | 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees. |
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Bibliographic details
| Patent number | US D335,184 |
|---|---|
| Title | Combined pacifier cover and retainer |
| Inventors | Daniel Mastropierro |
| Assignee | Individual |
| Filing date | September 11, 1987 |
| Grant date | April 27, 1993 |
| Category | Design — Medical, Lab & Safety |
| Attorney of record | Siegmar Silber, Esq. (a predecessor practice of Feigin & Fridman) |
Full text as published by the U.S. Patent Office
The sections below reproduce the official text of US D335,184 for reference. Open a section to read it.
Claims
Claims ( 1 )
The ornamental design for a combined pacifier cover and retainer thereof.
Description
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of combined pacifier cover and retainer, showing my new design;
FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;
FIG. 3 is a bottom plan view thereof;
FIG. 4 is a front elevational view thereof;
FIG. 5 is a rear elevational view thereof;
FIG. 6 is a left side elevational view, the right side being a mirror image thereof;
FIG. 7 is a top plan view in the open position;
FIG. 8 is a bottom plan view thereof;
FIG. 9 is a front elevational view thereof;
FIG. 10 is a rear elevational view thereof; and,
FIG. 11 is a left side elevational view, the right side being a mirror image thereof.
US D335,184: questions and answers
What is US Patent D335,184 about?
US D335,184, “Combined pacifier cover and retainer”, is a design patent granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office on April 27, 1993.
Who invented US Patent D335,184?
The named inventor is Daniel Mastropierro.
When was US Patent D335,184 filed?
The application was filed on September 11, 1987 and the patent granted on April 27, 1993.
When does US Patent D335,184 expire?
The nominal expiration date is April 27, 2007. 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees.
Who was the patent attorney for US Patent D335,184?
The attorney of record printed on the patent is Siegmar Silber, Esq., of a predecessor practice of Feigin & Fridman. Feigin & Fridman, LLC maintains these files today. Contact us to discuss protecting your own invention.
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