What this patent covers
A design patent covering the ornamental appearance of a board game, shown in front elevation together with a bottom plan view.
US D657,824 is a design patent titled “Board game”, invented by Carl William Sorrell.
The application was filed on October 19, 2010 and granted on April 17, 2012, 1 year, 5 months later. The specification refers to 2 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 | October 19, 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Patent granted | April 17, 2012 | 1 year, 5 months in prosecution at the U.S. Patent Office |
| Design term expires (nominal) | April 17, 2026 | 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees. |
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Bibliographic details
| Patent number | US D657,824 |
|---|---|
| Title | Board game |
| Inventors | Carl William Sorrell |
| Assignee | Individual |
| Filing date | October 19, 2010 |
| Grant date | April 17, 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 D657,824 for reference. Open a section to read it.
Claims
Claims ( 1 )
The ornamental design for board game, as shown.
Description
FIG. 1 is a front elevational view of a board game showing my design; and,
FIG. 2 is a bottom plan view thereof.
US D657,824: questions and answers
What is US Patent D657,824 about?
US D657,824, “Board game”, is a design patent granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office on April 17, 2012.
Who invented US Patent D657,824?
The named inventor is Carl William Sorrell.
When was US Patent D657,824 filed?
The application was filed on October 19, 2010 and the patent granted on April 17, 2012.
When does US Patent D657,824 expire?
The nominal expiration date is April 17, 2026. 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees.
Who was the patent attorney for US Patent D657,824?
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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