What this patent covers
A design patent covering the ornamental appearance of a tape dispenser, shown in perspective from two opposing corners with front and rear elevation views.
US D665,208 is a design patent titled “Tape dispenser”, invented by Ross Lombardo.
The application was filed on April 19, 2012 and granted on August 14, 2012, 3 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 19, 2012 | |
|---|---|---|
| Patent granted | August 14, 2012 | 3 months in prosecution at the U.S. Patent Office |
| Design term expires (nominal) | August 14, 2026 | 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees. |
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Bibliographic details
| Patent number | US D665,208 |
|---|---|
| Title | Tape dispenser |
| Inventors | Ross Lombardo |
| Assignee | Individual |
| Filing date | April 19, 2012 |
| Grant date | August 14, 2012 |
| Category | Design — Furniture & Furnishings |
Full text as published by the U.S. Patent Office
The sections below reproduce the official text of US D665,208 for reference. Open a section to read it.
Claims
Claims ( 1 )
The ornamental design for a tape dispenser, as shown and described.
Description
FIG. 1 top, front, and right side perspective view of a tape dispenser showing my new design;
FIG. 2 a top, rear, and left side perspective view thereof;
FIG. 3 is a front elevational view thereof;
FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view thereof;
FIG. 5 is a left side elevational view thereof, the right side being a mirror image of that shown;
FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof;
FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof; and,
FIG. 8 is an additional top, front, and right side perspective view thereof.
The broken-line disclosure of rolls of tape in the views are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the claimed design.
US D665,208: questions and answers
What is US Patent D665,208 about?
US D665,208, “Tape dispenser”, is a design patent granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office on August 14, 2012.
Who invented US Patent D665,208?
The named inventor is Ross Lombardo.
When was US Patent D665,208 filed?
The application was filed on April 19, 2012 and the patent granted on August 14, 2012.
When does US Patent D665,208 expire?
The nominal expiration date is August 14, 2026. 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees.
Who was the patent attorney for US Patent D665,208?
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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