What this patent covers
A design patent covering the ornamental appearance of an oil filter with a pull tab for draining residual oil, shown in perspective with plan views and a left side elevation mirrored on the right.
US D518,555 is a design patent titled “Oil filter with pull tab for draining residual oil”, invented by Philip G. De Muro, Jr..
The application was filed on July 15, 2004 and granted on April 4, 2006, 1 year, 8 months later. The specification refers to 5 drawing figures.
It is one of the patents our firm has obtained in the Design — Plumbing, Heating & Sanitary area.
Key dates and patent term
| Application filed | July 15, 2004 | |
|---|---|---|
| Patent granted | April 4, 2006 | 1 year, 8 months in prosecution at the U.S. Patent Office |
| Design term expires (nominal) | April 4, 2020 | 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees. |
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Bibliographic details
| Patent number | US D518,555 |
|---|---|
| Title | Oil filter with pull tab for draining residual oil |
| Inventors | Philip G. De Muro, Jr. |
| Assignee | Individual |
| Filing date | July 15, 2004 |
| Grant date | April 4, 2006 |
| Category | Design — Plumbing, Heating & Sanitary |
Full text as published by the U.S. Patent Office
The sections below reproduce the official text of US D518,555 for reference. Open a section to read it.
Claims
Claims ( 1 )
CLAIM
The ornamental design for an oil filter with pull tab for draining residual oil, as shown and described.
Description
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an oil filter with pull tab for draining residual oil of the present design;
FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;
FIG. 3 is a bottom view thereof;
FIG. 4 is a left side elevational view thereof, the right side being a mirror image; and,
FIG. 5 is a front elevational view thereof, the rear being identical.
US D518,555: questions and answers
What is US Patent D518,555 about?
US D518,555, “Oil filter with pull tab for draining residual oil”, is a design patent granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office on April 4, 2006.
Who invented US Patent D518,555?
The named inventor is Philip G. De Muro, Jr..
When was US Patent D518,555 filed?
The application was filed on July 15, 2004 and the patent granted on April 4, 2006.
When does US Patent D518,555 expire?
The nominal expiration date is April 4, 2020. 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees.
Who was the patent attorney for US Patent D518,555?
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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