What this patent covers
A design patent covering the ornamental appearance of a panel support, shown in perspective and again in a different environment, with a left side elevation whose right side is a mirror image.
US D408,266 is a design patent titled “Panel support”, invented by John V. Santiago.
The application was filed on April 1, 1998 and granted on April 20, 1999, 1 year later. The specification refers to 8 drawing figures.
It is one of the patents our firm has obtained in the Design — Tools, Machinery & Transportation area.
Key dates and patent term
| Application filed | April 1, 1998 | |
|---|---|---|
| Patent granted | April 20, 1999 | 1 year in prosecution at the U.S. Patent Office |
| Design term expires (nominal) | April 20, 2013 | 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees. |
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Bibliographic details
| Patent number | US D408,266 |
|---|---|
| Title | Panel support |
| Inventors | John V. Santiago |
| Assignee | Individual |
| Filing date | April 1, 1998 |
| Grant date | April 20, 1999 |
| Category | Design — Tools, Machinery & Transportation |
Full text as published by the U.S. Patent Office
The sections below reproduce the official text of US D408,266 for reference. Open a section to read it.
Claims
Claims ( 1 )
The ornamental design for a panel support, as shown and described.
Description
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a panel support;
FIG. 2 is a perspective view thereof shown in another environment;
FIG. 3 is a left side elevational view of FIG. 1, the right side elevational view not being shown as it is a mirror image of the left side elevational view;
FIG. 4 is a front elevational view of FIG. 1;
FIG. 5 is a top plan view of FIG. 1;
FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view of FIG. 1;
FIG. 7 is a rear elevational view of FIG. 1; and,
FIG. 8 is a top plan view of a second embodiment of the panel support similar to FIG. 1.
In the second embodiment, the bottom plan view and the front, rear, and side elevational views are not shown as these views are identical to corresponding views of the first embodiment.
The broken line showing of a partial wall and of a partial ceiling is for illustrative purposes only and forms no part of thw design.
US D408,266: questions and answers
What is US Patent D408,266 about?
US D408,266, “Panel support”, is a design patent granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office on April 20, 1999.
Who invented US Patent D408,266?
The named inventor is John V. Santiago.
When was US Patent D408,266 filed?
The application was filed on April 1, 1998 and the patent granted on April 20, 1999.
When does US Patent D408,266 expire?
The nominal expiration date is April 20, 2013. 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees.
Who was the patent attorney for US Patent D408,266?
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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