US Patent D420,580: Package

Design — Packaging & ContainersGranted 200010 figures

What this patent covers

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

US D420,580 is a design patent titled “Package”, invented by Steven Melzer and assigned to Ballarini Paolo and Figli SpA.

The application was filed on April 13, 1999 and granted on February 15, 2000, 10 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	April 13, 1999
Patent granted	February 15, 2000	10 months in prosecution at the U.S. Patent Office
Design term expires (nominal)	February 15, 2014	15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees.

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Bibliographic details

Patent number	US D420,580
Title	Package
Inventors	Steven Melzer
Assignee	Ballarini Paolo and Figli SpA
Filing date	April 13, 1999
Grant date	February 15, 2000
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 D420,580 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 front perspective view of the package in the assembled condition according to my new design;

FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view of the package in the assembled condition;

FIG. 3 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a right-hand side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 8 is a enlarged left-hand side elevational view thereof;

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 lines shown on an article are for illustrative purpose and form no part of the claimed design. The corresponding views of the second embodiment (FIG. 9) and third embodiment (FIG. 10) are similar to FIGS. 2-8 of the first embodiment (FIG. 1) with the exception of the differences of the central portions as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10.

US D420,580: questions and answers

What is US Patent D420,580 about?

US D420,580, “Package”, is a design patent granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office on February 15, 2000.

Who invented US Patent D420,580?

The named inventor is Steven Melzer.

Who owns US Patent D420,580?

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 D420,580 filed?

The application was filed on April 13, 1999 and the patent granted on February 15, 2000.

When does US Patent D420,580 expire?

The nominal expiration date is February 15, 2014. 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees.

Who was the patent attorney for US Patent D420,580?

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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