What this patent covers
A design patent covering the ornamental appearance of an earphone carrying case. The drawings show it in the fully open position, in perspective, in plan and from the left side.
US D604,501 is a design patent titled “Earphone carrying case”, invented by In Cheol Lee.
The application was filed on September 8, 2008 and granted on November 24, 2009, 1 year, 2 months later. The specification refers to 17 drawing figures.
It is one of the patents our firm has obtained in the Design — Apparel, Jewelry & Personal Items area.
Key dates and patent term
| Application filed | September 8, 2008 | |
|---|---|---|
| Patent granted | November 24, 2009 | 1 year, 2 months in prosecution at the U.S. Patent Office |
| Design term expires (nominal) | November 24, 2023 | 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees. |
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Bibliographic details
| Patent number | US D604,501 |
|---|---|
| Title | Earphone carrying case |
| Inventors | In Cheol Lee |
| Assignee | Individual |
| Filing date | September 8, 2008 |
| Grant date | November 24, 2009 |
| Category | Design — Apparel, Jewelry & Personal Items |
Full text as published by the U.S. Patent Office
The sections below reproduce the official text of US D604,501 for reference. Open a section to read it.
Claims
Claims ( 1 )
CLAIM
The ornamental design for the earphone carrying case, as shown and described.
Description
FIG. 1 shows a left side view of the carrying case in a fully open position.
FIG. 2 shows a top perspective view of the carrying case in a fully open position.
FIG. 3 shows a top plan view of the carrying case in a fully open position.
FIG. 4 shows a top perspective view of the carrying case in a closed position.
FIG. 5 shows a front side view of the carrying case in a closed position.
FIG. 6 shows a side view of the carrying case in a closed position.
FIG. 7 shows a top plan view of the carrying case in a closed position.
FIG. 8 shows a rear side view of the carrying case in a closed position.
FIG. 9 shows a top, rear perspective view of the carrying case in a closed position.
FIG. 10 shows a top perspective view of the carrying case in a partially open position.
FIG. 11 shows a top plan view of the carrying case in a partially open position.
FIG. 12 shows a side view of the carrying case in a partially open position.
FIG. 13 shows a front side view of the carrying case in a partially open position.
FIG. 14 shows a top perspective view of the carrying case open 45 degrees.
FIG. 15 shows a top perspective view of the carrying case open 45 degrees.
FIG. 16 shows a side view of the carrying case open 45 degrees; and,
FIG. 17 shows a front side view of the carrying case open 45 degrees.
US D604,501: questions and answers
What is US Patent D604,501 about?
US D604,501, “Earphone carrying case”, is a design patent granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office on November 24, 2009.
Who invented US Patent D604,501?
The named inventor is In Cheol Lee.
When was US Patent D604,501 filed?
The application was filed on September 8, 2008 and the patent granted on November 24, 2009.
When does US Patent D604,501 expire?
The nominal expiration date is November 24, 2023. 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees.
Who was the patent attorney for US Patent D604,501?
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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