What this patent covers
A design patent covering the ornamental appearance of a set top box, shown across two perspective views together with plan views and a front elevation.
US D511,151 is a design patent titled “Set top box”, invented by Jonathan Wells and assigned to Amino Holdings Ltd.
The application was filed on August 14, 2003 and granted on November 1, 2005, 2 years, 2 months later. The specification refers to 8 drawing figures.
It is one of the patents our firm has obtained in the Design — Electronics & Electrical area.
Key dates and patent term
| Application filed | August 14, 2003 | |
|---|---|---|
| Patent granted | November 1, 2005 | 2 years, 2 months in prosecution at the U.S. Patent Office |
| Design term expires (nominal) | November 1, 2019 | 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees. |
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Bibliographic details
| Patent number | US D511,151 |
|---|---|
| Title | Set top box |
| Inventors | Jonathan Wells |
| Assignee | Amino Holdings Ltd |
| Filing date | August 14, 2003 |
| Grant date | November 1, 2005 |
| Category | Design — Electronics & Electrical |
Full text as published by the U.S. Patent Office
The sections below reproduce the official text of US D511,151 for reference. Open a section to read it.
Claims
Claims ( 1 )
The ornamental design for a set top box, as shown and described.
Description
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a set top box showing Applicants' new design;
FIG. 2 is another perspective view thereof;
FIG. 3 is a top plan view thereof;
FIG. 4 is a front elevational view thereof;
FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view thereof;
FIG. 6 is one side elevational view thereof;
FIG. 7 is another side elevational view thereof; and,
FIG. 8 is a rear elevational view thereof.
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US D511,151: questions and answers
What is US Patent D511,151 about?
US D511,151, “Set top box”, is a design patent granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office on November 1, 2005.
Who invented US Patent D511,151?
The named inventor is Jonathan Wells.
Who owns US Patent D511,151?
The patent was issued to assignee Amino Holdings Ltd. Current ownership can change after grant; assignments are recorded with the U.S. Patent Office.
When was US Patent D511,151 filed?
The application was filed on August 14, 2003 and the patent granted on November 1, 2005.
When does US Patent D511,151 expire?
The nominal expiration date is November 1, 2019. 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees.
Who was the patent attorney for US Patent D511,151?
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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