
What this patent covers
A design patent covering the ornamental appearance of a hamper frame whose rear elevation is identical to the front and therefore not separately illustrated, shown in perspective with a left side elevation.
US D671,286 is a design patent titled “Hamper frame”, invented by Raymond J. Pelosi and assigned to United Storage Tech Inc.
The application was filed on January 21, 2011 and granted on November 20, 2012, 1 year, 9 months later. The specification refers to 5 drawing figures.
It is one of the patents our firm has obtained in the Design — Household & Kitchen area.
Key dates and patent term
| Application filed | January 21, 2011 | |
|---|---|---|
| Patent granted | November 20, 2012 | 1 year, 9 months in prosecution at the U.S. Patent Office |
| Design term expires (nominal) | November 20, 2026 | 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees. |
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Bibliographic details
| Patent number | US D671,286 |
|---|---|
| Title | Hamper frame |
| Inventors | Raymond J. Pelosi |
| Assignee | United Storage Tech Inc |
| Filing date | January 21, 2011 |
| Grant date | November 20, 2012 |
| Category | Design — Household & Kitchen |
Full text as published by the U.S. Patent Office
The sections below reproduce the official text of US D671,286 for reference. Open a section to read it.
Claims
Claims ( 1 )
The ornamental design for a hamper frame, as shown and described.
Description
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a hamper frame of the present design;
FIG. 2 is a front elevation view thereof, the rear elevation view not being shown as the view is identical to the front elevation view;
FIG. 3 is a left side elevation view thereof, the right side elevation view not being shown as the view is identical to the left side elevation view;
FIG. 4 is a top plan view thereof; and,
FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view thereof.
US D671,286: questions and answers
What is US Patent D671,286 about?
US D671,286, “Hamper frame”, is a design patent granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office on November 20, 2012.
Who invented US Patent D671,286?
The named inventor is Raymond J. Pelosi.
Who owns US Patent D671,286?
The patent was issued to assignee United Storage Tech Inc. Current ownership can change after grant; assignments are recorded with the U.S. Patent Office.
When was US Patent D671,286 filed?
The application was filed on January 21, 2011 and the patent granted on November 20, 2012.
When does US Patent D671,286 expire?
The nominal expiration date is November 20, 2026. 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees.
Who was the patent attorney for US Patent D671,286?
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 Raymond J. Pelosi
- US D705,510 — Hamper frame
- US D693,978 — Hamper frame
- US D678,637 — Laundry bag frame
- US D665,179 — Swing arm pant hanger
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