What this patent covers
A design patent covering the ornamental appearance of a bicycle seat, shown in front perspective with plan views from above and below and separate right and left side elevations.
US D640,879 is a design patent titled “Bicycle seat”, invented by Sean Curran and assigned to Animal Bikes Inc.
The application was filed on April 22, 2010 and granted on July 5, 2011, 1 year, 2 months later. The specification refers to 8 drawing figures.
It is one of the patents our firm has obtained in the Design — Furniture & Furnishings area.
Key dates and patent term
| Application filed | April 22, 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Patent granted | July 5, 2011 | 1 year, 2 months in prosecution at the U.S. Patent Office |
| Design term expires (nominal) | July 5, 2025 | 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees. |
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Bibliographic details
| Patent number | US D640,879 |
|---|---|
| Title | Bicycle seat |
| Inventors | Sean Curran |
| Assignee | Animal Bikes Inc |
| Filing date | April 22, 2010 |
| Grant date | July 5, 2011 |
| Category | Design — Furniture & Furnishings |
Full text as published by the U.S. Patent Office
The sections below reproduce the official text of US D640,879 for reference. Open a section to read it.
Claims
Claims ( 1 )
The ornamental design for a bicycle seat, as shown and described.
Description
FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of the bicycle seat according to my new design;
FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;
FIG. 3 is a bottom plan view thereof;
FIG. 4 is a right side elevational view thereof;
FIG. 5 is a left side elevational view thereof;
FIG. 6 is a rear elevational view thereof;
FIG. 7 is a front elevational view thereof; and,
FIG. 8 is a bottom perspective view thereof.
The broken lines in the Figures are environmental and form no part of the claimed design.
US D640,879: questions and answers
What is US Patent D640,879 about?
US D640,879, “Bicycle seat”, is a design patent granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office on July 5, 2011.
Who invented US Patent D640,879?
The named inventor is Sean Curran.
Who owns US Patent D640,879?
The patent was issued to assignee Animal Bikes Inc. Current ownership can change after grant; assignments are recorded with the U.S. Patent Office.
When was US Patent D640,879 filed?
The application was filed on April 22, 2010 and the patent granted on July 5, 2011.
When does US Patent D640,879 expire?
The nominal expiration date is July 5, 2025. 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees.
Who was the patent attorney for US Patent D640,879?
This patent was prosecuted by Feigin & Fridman, LLC, patent attorneys in New York and New Jersey. Contact us to discuss protecting your own invention.
Other patents by Sean Curran
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- US D610,049 — Bicycle crank arm
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