What this patent covers
A design patent covering the ornamental appearance of a spherical vacuum desiccator, shown in top perspective with a front elevation and separate right and left side elevation views.
US D566,832 is a design patent titled “Spherical vacuum desiccator”, invented by Paul Thom, David Landsberger and Francis Gomes and assigned to Bel Art Products Inc.
The application was filed on September 21, 2007 and granted on April 15, 2008, 6 months later. The specification refers to 8 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 | September 21, 2007 | |
|---|---|---|
| Patent granted | April 15, 2008 | 6 months in prosecution at the U.S. Patent Office |
| Design term expires (nominal) | April 15, 2022 | 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees. |
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Bibliographic details
| Patent number | US D566,832 |
|---|---|
| Title | Spherical vacuum desiccator |
| Inventors | Paul Thom; David Landsberger; Francis Gomes |
| Assignee | Bel Art Products Inc |
| Filing date | September 21, 2007 |
| Grant date | April 15, 2008 |
| 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 D566,832 for reference. Open a section to read it.
Claims
Claims ( 1 )
CLAIM
The ornamental design for a spherical vacuum desiccator, as shown.
Description
FIG. 1 is a top perspective view showing a spherical vacuum desiccator according to our new design;
FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;
FIG. 3 is a right-hand side elevational view thereof;
FIG. 4 is a left-hand side elevational view thereof;
FIG. 5 is a top plan view thereof;
FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view thereof;
FIG. 7 is a rear elevational view thereof; and,
FIG. 8 is a bottom perspective view thereof.
US D566,832: questions and answers
What is US Patent D566,832 about?
US D566,832, “Spherical vacuum desiccator”, is a design patent granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office on April 15, 2008.
Who invented US Patent D566,832?
The named inventors are Paul Thom, David Landsberger, Francis Gomes.
Who owns US Patent D566,832?
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 D566,832 filed?
The application was filed on September 21, 2007 and the patent granted on April 15, 2008.
When does US Patent D566,832 expire?
The nominal expiration date is April 15, 2022. 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees.
Who was the patent attorney for US Patent D566,832?
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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