What this patent covers
A design patent covering the ornamental appearance of a scalpel, shown in front elevation with plan views from above and below and separate left and right side elevations.
US D535,749 is a design patent titled “Scalpel”, invented by Abraham Yaniv, Arnona Gazit, Paul Thom, David Landsberger and Francis Gomes and assigned to Bel Art Products Inc.
The application was filed on November 1, 2005 and granted on January 23, 2007, 1 year, 2 months later. The specification refers to 7 drawing figures.
It is one of the patents our firm has obtained in the Design — Medical, Lab & Safety area. The attorney of record printed on the granted patent is Lawrence G. Fridman.
Key dates and patent term
| Application filed | November 1, 2005 | |
|---|---|---|
| Patent granted | January 23, 2007 | 1 year, 2 months in prosecution at the U.S. Patent Office |
| Design term expires (nominal) | January 23, 2021 | 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees. |
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Bibliographic details
| Patent number | US D535,749 |
|---|---|
| Title | Scalpel |
| Inventors | Abraham Yaniv; Arnona Gazit; Paul Thom; David Landsberger; Francis Gomes |
| Assignee | Bel Art Products Inc |
| Filing date | November 1, 2005 |
| Grant date | January 23, 2007 |
| Category | Design — Medical, Lab & Safety |
| 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 D535,749 for reference. Open a section to read it.
Claims
Claims ( 1 )
CLAIM
The ornamental design for a scalpel, as shown and described.
Description
FIG. 1 is a front elevational view of a scalpel showing our new design;
FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;
FIG. 3 is a bottom plan view thereof;
FIG. 4 is a left hand side elevational view thereof;
FIG. 5 is a right hand side elevational view thereof;
FIG. 6 is a rear elevational view thereof; and,
FIG. 7 is a sectional view according to section plane 7—7 of FIG. 6.
US D535,749: questions and answers
What is US Patent D535,749 about?
US D535,749, “Scalpel”, is a design patent granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office on January 23, 2007.
Who invented US Patent D535,749?
The named inventors are Abraham Yaniv, Arnona Gazit, Paul Thom, David Landsberger, Francis Gomes.
Who owns US Patent D535,749?
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 D535,749 filed?
The application was filed on November 1, 2005 and the patent granted on January 23, 2007.
When does US Patent D535,749 expire?
The nominal expiration date is January 23, 2021. 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees.
Who was the patent attorney for US Patent D535,749?
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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