
What this patent covers
A design patent covering the ornamental appearance of a handle structure with pockets in it, shown in perspective with front and rear elevations and a right side elevation view.
US D427,465 is a design patent titled “Handle structure with pockets therein”, invented by Paul Thom and Kurt Landsberger and assigned to Bel Art Products Inc.
The application was filed on March 17, 1999 and granted on July 4, 2000, 1 year, 3 months later. The specification refers to 6 drawing figures.
It is one of the patents our firm has obtained in the Design — Furniture & Furnishings area. The attorney of record printed on the granted patent is Lawrence G. Fridman.
Key dates and patent term
| Application filed | March 17, 1999 | |
|---|---|---|
| Patent granted | July 4, 2000 | 1 year, 3 months in prosecution at the U.S. Patent Office |
| Design term expires (nominal) | July 4, 2014 | 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees. |
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Bibliographic details
| Patent number | US D427,465 |
|---|---|
| Title | Handle structure with pockets therein |
| Inventors | Paul Thom; Kurt Landsberger |
| Assignee | Bel Art Products Inc |
| Filing date | March 17, 1999 |
| Grant date | July 4, 2000 |
| Category | Design — Furniture & Furnishings |
| 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 D427,465 for reference. Open a section to read it.
Claims
Claims ( 1 )
The ornamental design for handle structure with pockets therein, as shown and described.
Description
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a handle structure with pockets therein of the invention;
FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;
FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view thereof;
FIG. 4 is a right hand side elevational view thereof; (left hand side elevational view is a mirror image of FIG. 4).
FIG. 5 is a top plan view thereof; and,
FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view thereof.
US D427,465: questions and answers
What is US Patent D427,465 about?
US D427,465, “Handle structure with pockets therein”, is a design patent granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office on July 4, 2000.
Who invented US Patent D427,465?
The named inventors are Paul Thom, Kurt Landsberger.
Who owns US Patent D427,465?
The patent was issued to assignee Bel Art Products Inc. Current ownership can change after grant; assignments are recorded with the U.S. Patent Office.
When was US Patent D427,465 filed?
The application was filed on March 17, 1999 and the patent granted on July 4, 2000.
When does US Patent D427,465 expire?
The nominal expiration date is July 4, 2014. 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees.
Who was the patent attorney for US Patent D427,465?
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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