What this patent covers
A design patent covering the ornamental appearance of a modular rack, shown in perspective with side, front and rear elevations and a top plan view.
US D442,392 is a design patent titled “Modular rack”, invented by Mark Follman, Paul Thom and David Landsberger and assigned to Bel Art Products Inc.
The application was filed on December 28, 1999 and granted on May 22, 2001, 1 year, 4 months later. The specification refers to 6 drawing figures.
It is one of the patents our firm has obtained in the Design — Office & Advertising area. The attorney of record printed on the granted patent is Lawrence G. Fridman.
Key dates and patent term
| Application filed | December 28, 1999 | |
|---|---|---|
| Patent granted | May 22, 2001 | 1 year, 4 months in prosecution at the U.S. Patent Office |
| Design term expires (nominal) | May 22, 2015 | 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees. |
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Bibliographic details
| Patent number | US D442,392 |
|---|---|
| Title | Modular rack |
| Inventors | Mark Follman; Paul Thom; David Landsberger |
| Assignee | Bel Art Products Inc |
| Filing date | December 28, 1999 |
| Grant date | May 22, 2001 |
| Category | Design — Office & Advertising |
| 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 D442,392 for reference. Open a section to read it.
Claims
Claims ( 1 )
The ornamental design for modular rack, as shown and described.
Description
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the modular rack according to our new design;
FIG. 2 side elevational view thereof;
FIG. 3 is a front elevational view thereof;
FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view thereof;
FIG. 5 is a top plan view thereof; and,
FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view thereof.
US D442,392: questions and answers
What is US Patent D442,392 about?
US D442,392, “Modular rack”, is a design patent granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office on May 22, 2001.
Who invented US Patent D442,392?
The named inventors are Mark Follman, Paul Thom, David Landsberger.
Who owns US Patent D442,392?
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 D442,392 filed?
The application was filed on December 28, 1999 and the patent granted on May 22, 2001.
When does US Patent D442,392 expire?
The nominal expiration date is May 22, 2015. 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees.
Who was the patent attorney for US Patent D442,392?
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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