
What this patent covers
A design patent covering the ornamental appearance of a chest exercise device, shown in front and side elevation with plan views from above and below and a perspective view.
US D654,126 is a design patent titled “Chest exercise device”, invented by Bronte Paul Eckermann and assigned to XON Systems Ltd.
The application was filed on August 16, 2010 and granted on February 14, 2012, 1 year, 5 months later. The specification refers to 8 drawing figures.
It is one of the patents our firm has obtained in the Design — Toys, Games & Sporting Goods area.
Key dates and patent term
| Application filed | August 16, 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Patent granted | February 14, 2012 | 1 year, 5 months in prosecution at the U.S. Patent Office |
| Design term expires (nominal) | February 14, 2026 | 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees. |
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Bibliographic details
| Patent number | US D654,126 |
|---|---|
| Title | Chest exercise device |
| Inventors | Bronte Paul Eckermann |
| Assignee | XON Systems Ltd |
| Filing date | August 16, 2010 |
| Grant date | February 14, 2012 |
| Category | Design — Toys, Games & Sporting Goods |
Full text as published by the U.S. Patent Office
The sections below reproduce the official text of US D654,126 for reference. Open a section to read it.
Claims
Claims ( 1 )
CLAIM
The ornamental design for a chest exercise device, as shown and described.
Description
FIG. 1 is a front elevational view of the chest exercise device according to my new design;
FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof
FIG. 3 is a side elevational view thereof;
FIG. 4 is a bottom plan view thereof;
FIG. 5 is a perspective top view thereof;
FIG. 6 is a perspective bottom view thereof;
FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the chest exercise device in a semi-opened position; and,
FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the chest exercise device in a closed position.
The ribs illustrated in the bottom views of FIGS. 4 and 6 form no part of the design.
The broken lines illustrate the boundary of the claim and form no part of the claimed design.
US D654,126: questions and answers
What is US Patent D654,126 about?
US D654,126, “Chest exercise device”, is a design patent granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office on February 14, 2012.
Who invented US Patent D654,126?
The named inventor is Bronte Paul Eckermann.
Who owns US Patent D654,126?
The patent was issued to assignee XON Systems Ltd. Current ownership can change after grant; assignments are recorded with the U.S. Patent Office.
When was US Patent D654,126 filed?
The application was filed on August 16, 2010 and the patent granted on February 14, 2012.
When does US Patent D654,126 expire?
The nominal expiration date is February 14, 2026. 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees.
Who was the patent attorney for US Patent D654,126?
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 Bronte Paul Eckermann
- US D622,333 — Neck exercise device
- US 7,762,937 — Exercise apparatus
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