US Patent D411,447: Package

Design — Packaging & ContainersGranted 199910 figures

What this patent covers

A design patent covering the ornamental appearance of a package shown assembled, in perspective with plan views from above and below and front and rear elevation views.

US D411,447 is a design patent titled “Package”, invented by Steven Melzer and assigned to Ballarini Paolo and Figli SpA.

The application was filed on March 6, 1998 and granted on June 22, 1999, 1 year, 3 months later. The specification refers to 10 drawing figures.

It is one of the patents our firm has obtained in the Design — Packaging & Containers area. The attorney of record printed on the granted patent is Lawrence G. Fridman.

Key dates and patent term

Application filed	March 6, 1998
Patent granted	June 22, 1999	1 year, 3 months in prosecution at the U.S. Patent Office
Design term expires (nominal)	June 22, 2013	15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees.

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Bibliographic details

Patent number	US D411,447
Title	Package
Inventors	Steven Melzer
Assignee	Ballarini Paolo and Figli SpA
Filing date	March 6, 1998
Grant date	June 22, 1999
Category	Design — Packaging & Containers
Attorney of record	Lawrence G. Fridman

Full text as published by the U.S. Patent Office

The sections below reproduce the official text of US D411,447 for reference. Open a section to read it.

Claims

Claims ( 1 )

The ornamental design for a package, as shown and described.

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a package in an assembled condition 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 right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 8 is a plan view thereof; in an unfolded condition;

FIG. 9 is a partial plan view of second modified embodiment thereof; and,

FIG. 10 is a partial plan view of a third modified embodiment thereof.

The broken line showing of an article is for illustrative purpose and forms no part of the claim. The corresponding views of the second embodiment (FIG. 9) and third embodiment (FIG. 10) are similar to FIGS. 2-7 of the first embodiment (FIG. 1) with the exception of the differences of the central portions as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10.

US D411,447: questions and answers

What is US Patent D411,447 about?

US D411,447, “Package”, is a design patent granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office on June 22, 1999.

Who invented US Patent D411,447?

The named inventor is Steven Melzer.

Who owns US Patent D411,447?

The patent was issued to assignee Ballarini Paolo and Figli SpA. Current ownership can change after grant; assignments are recorded with the U.S. Patent Office.

When was US Patent D411,447 filed?

The application was filed on March 6, 1998 and the patent granted on June 22, 1999.

When does US Patent D411,447 expire?

The nominal expiration date is June 22, 2013. 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees.

Who was the patent attorney for US Patent D411,447?

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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