What this patent covers
A design patent covering the ornamental appearance of a combined sand trap rake and greens brush, shown in perspective with front, top side and rear elevation views.
US D409,461 is a design patent titled “Combination sandtrap rake and greens brush”, invented by Alan Kiefer and assigned to Kiefer Brush Inc.
The application was filed on October 13, 1998 and granted on May 11, 1999, 6 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, Esq.
Key dates and patent term
| Application filed | October 13, 1998 | |
|---|---|---|
| Patent granted | May 11, 1999 | 6 months in prosecution at the U.S. Patent Office |
| Design term expires (nominal) | May 11, 2013 | 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees. |
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Bibliographic details
| Patent number | US D409,461 |
|---|---|
| Title | Combination sandtrap rake and greens brush |
| Inventors | Alan Kiefer |
| Assignee | Kiefer Brush Inc |
| Filing date | October 13, 1998 |
| Grant date | May 11, 1999 |
| Category | Design — Tools, Machinery & Transportation |
| Attorney of record | Siegmar Silber, Esq |
Full text as published by the U.S. Patent Office
The sections below reproduce the official text of US D409,461 for reference. Open a section to read it.
Claims
Claims ( 1 )
The ornamental design for a combination sandtrap rake and greens brush, as shown and described.
Description
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the combination sandtrap rake and greens brush of this invention;
FIG. 2 is a front elevational view of FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 is a top side elevational view of FIG. 1;
FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view of FIG. 1;
FIG. 5 is a bottom elevational view of FIG. 1; and,
FIG. 6 is a left side elevational view of FIG. 1, the right side elevational view not being shown as such view is a mirror image hereof.
The broken line showing of a partial handle shaft in FIGS. 1-6 and sand is for illustrative purposes only and forms no part of the claimed design.
US D409,461: questions and answers
What is US Patent D409,461 about?
US D409,461, “Combination sandtrap rake and greens brush”, is a design patent granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office on May 11, 1999.
Who invented US Patent D409,461?
The named inventor is Alan Kiefer.
Who owns US Patent D409,461?
The patent was issued to assignee Kiefer Brush Inc. Current ownership can change after grant; assignments are recorded with the U.S. Patent Office.
When was US Patent D409,461 filed?
The application was filed on October 13, 1998 and the patent granted on May 11, 1999.
When does US Patent D409,461 expire?
The nominal expiration date is May 11, 2013. 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees.
Who was the patent attorney for US Patent D409,461?
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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