What this patent covers
A design patent covering the ornamental appearance of a safety cap, shown in perspective from above and below. A dotted line marks the boundary between the top and the side of the cap.
US D636,265 is a design patent titled “Safety cap”, invented by Joseph John Gartner.
The application was filed on February 11, 2010 and granted on April 19, 2011, 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 — Packaging & Containers area.
Key dates and patent term
| Application filed | February 11, 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Patent granted | April 19, 2011 | 1 year, 2 months in prosecution at the U.S. Patent Office |
| Design term expires (nominal) | April 19, 2025 | 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees. |
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Bibliographic details
| Patent number | US D636,265 |
|---|---|
| Title | Safety cap |
| Inventors | Joseph John Gartner |
| Assignee | Individual |
| Filing date | February 11, 2010 |
| Grant date | April 19, 2011 |
| Category | Design — Packaging & Containers |
Full text as published by the U.S. Patent Office
The sections below reproduce the official text of US D636,265 for reference. Open a section to read it.
Claims
Claims ( 1 )
The ornamental design for a safety cap, as shown and described.
Description
FIG. 1 shows a top perspective view of the safety cap.
FIG. 2 shows a bottom perspective view of the safety cap, the dotted line indicating the boundary between the top and side of the safety cap.
FIG. 3 shows a left side elevation view of the safety cap, the right side being a mirror image of this view.
FIG. 4 shows a top plan view of the safety cap.
FIG. 5 shows a bottom plan view of the safety cap.
FIG. 6 shows a front elevation view of the safety cap; and,
FIG. 7 shows a back elevation view of the safety cap.
The broken lines in the drawings depict environmental subject matter only and form no part of the claimed design.
US D636,265: questions and answers
What is US Patent D636,265 about?
US D636,265, “Safety cap”, is a design patent granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office on April 19, 2011.
Who invented US Patent D636,265?
The named inventor is Joseph John Gartner.
When was US Patent D636,265 filed?
The application was filed on February 11, 2010 and the patent granted on April 19, 2011.
When does US Patent D636,265 expire?
The nominal expiration date is April 19, 2025. 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees.
Who was the patent attorney for US Patent D636,265?
This patent is in the portfolio of Feigin & Fridman, LLC, patent attorneys in New Jersey. Contact us to discuss protecting your own invention.
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