What this patent covers
A design patent covering the ornamental appearance of a moisture-wicking saddle pad, shown as if mounted on a horse and again laid flat, with a dotted line marking a feature in the plan view.
US D515,248 is a design patent titled “Moisture-wicking saddle pad”, invented by Michael Conforth and assigned to Union Hill Corp.
The application was filed on June 17, 2005 and granted on February 14, 2006, 7 months later. The specification refers to 6 drawing figures.
It is one of the patents our firm has obtained in the Design — Animal Husbandry area. The attorney of record printed on the granted patent is Siegmar Silber.
Key dates and patent term
| Application filed | June 17, 2005 | |
|---|---|---|
| Patent granted | February 14, 2006 | 7 months in prosecution at the U.S. Patent Office |
| Design term expires (nominal) | February 14, 2020 | 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees. |
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Bibliographic details
| Patent number | US D515,248 |
|---|---|
| Title | Moisture-wicking saddle pad |
| Inventors | Michael Conforth |
| Assignee | Union Hill Corp |
| Filing date | June 17, 2005 |
| Grant date | February 14, 2006 |
| Category | Design — Animal Husbandry |
| Attorney of record | Siegmar Silber |
Full text as published by the U.S. Patent Office
The sections below reproduce the official text of US D515,248 for reference. Open a section to read it.
Claims
Claims ( 1 )
CLAIM
The ornamental design for a moisture-wicking saddle pad, as shown and described.
Description
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a moisture-wicking saddle pad of the present design shown as if mounted on a horse;
FIG. 2 is a top plan view of FIG. 1, but arrayed on a flat surface, in which view the dotted line represents the stitching pattern;
FIG. 3 is a left side elevational view of FIG. 2, the right side elevational view not being shown as this view is the mirror image of this left side elevational view;
FIG. 4 is a front elevational view of FIG. 2;
FIG. 5 is a rear elevational view of FIG. 2; and,
FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view of FIG. 2.
US D515,248: questions and answers
What is US Patent D515,248 about?
US D515,248, “Moisture-wicking saddle pad”, is a design patent granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office on February 14, 2006.
Who invented US Patent D515,248?
The named inventor is Michael Conforth.
Who owns US Patent D515,248?
The patent was issued to assignee Union Hill Corp. Current ownership can change after grant; assignments are recorded with the U.S. Patent Office.
When was US Patent D515,248 filed?
The application was filed on June 17, 2005 and the patent granted on February 14, 2006.
When does US Patent D515,248 expire?
The nominal expiration date is February 14, 2020. 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees.
Who was the patent attorney for US Patent D515,248?
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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