What this patent covers
A design patent covering the ornamental appearance of a bellows retractor tool for a fuel pump nozzle, shown in perspective with front and rear elevations and a top plan view.
US D365,736 is a design patent titled “Bellows retractor tool for fuel pump nozzle”, invented by Joseph Rucereto.
The application was filed on November 3, 1994 and granted on January 2, 1996, 1 year, 1 month later. The specification refers to 5 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 | November 3, 1994 | |
|---|---|---|
| Patent granted | January 2, 1996 | 1 year, 1 month in prosecution at the U.S. Patent Office |
| Design term expires (nominal) | January 2, 2010 | 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees. |
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Bibliographic details
| Patent number | US D365,736 |
|---|---|
| Title | Bellows retractor tool for fuel pump nozzle |
| Inventors | Joseph Rucereto |
| Assignee | Individual |
| Filing date | November 3, 1994 |
| Grant date | January 2, 1996 |
| 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 D365,736 for reference. Open a section to read it.
Claims
Claims ( 1 )
The ornamental design for a bellows retractor tool for fuel pump nozzle, as shown and described.
Description
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a bellows retractor tool for fuel pump nozzle showing my new design;
FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;
FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view thereof;
FIG. 4 is a top plan view thereof with the bottom view being identical in appearance; and,
FIG. 5 is a side elevational view thereof with the opposite side being identical in appearance.
US D365,736: questions and answers
What is US Patent D365,736 about?
US D365,736, “Bellows retractor tool for fuel pump nozzle”, is a design patent granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office on January 2, 1996.
Who invented US Patent D365,736?
The named inventor is Joseph Rucereto.
When was US Patent D365,736 filed?
The application was filed on November 3, 1994 and the patent granted on January 2, 1996.
When does US Patent D365,736 expire?
The nominal expiration date is January 2, 2010. 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees.
Who was the patent attorney for US Patent D365,736?
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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