What this patent covers
A design patent covering the ornamental appearance of an office chair, shown in perspective from one side with front, rear and side elevation views.
US D677,068 is a design patent titled “Office chair”, invented by Desheng Chen and assigned to Jianhua Yang Foshan Nanhai Lainuo Furniture Co Ltd.
The application was filed on July 28, 2011 and granted on March 5, 2013, 1 year, 7 months later. The specification refers to 6 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 | July 28, 2011 | |
|---|---|---|
| Patent granted | March 5, 2013 | 1 year, 7 months in prosecution at the U.S. Patent Office |
| Design term expires (nominal) | March 5, 2027 | 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees. |
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Bibliographic details
| Patent number | US D677,068 |
|---|---|
| Title | Office chair |
| Inventors | Desheng Chen |
| Assignee | Jianhua Yang Foshan Nanhai Lainuo Furniture Co Ltd |
| Filing date | July 28, 2011 |
| Grant date | March 5, 2013 |
| Category | Design — Furniture & Furnishings |
Full text as published by the U.S. Patent Office
The sections below reproduce the official text of US D677,068 for reference. Open a section to read it.
Claims
Claims ( 1 )
The ornamental design for an office chair, as shown and described.
Description
FIG. 1 is a perspective view generally taken from one side of the office chair showing the design;
FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;
FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view thereof;
FIG. 4 is a side elevational view thereof;
FIG. 5 is a top plan view thereof; and,
FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view thereof.
US D677,068: questions and answers
What is US Patent D677,068 about?
US D677,068, “Office chair”, is a design patent granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office on March 5, 2013.
Who invented US Patent D677,068?
The named inventor is Desheng Chen.
Who owns US Patent D677,068?
The patent was issued to assignee Jianhua Yang Foshan Nanhai Lainuo Furniture Co Ltd. Current ownership can change after grant; assignments are recorded with the U.S. Patent Office.
When was US Patent D677,068 filed?
The application was filed on July 28, 2011 and the patent granted on March 5, 2013.
When does US Patent D677,068 expire?
The nominal expiration date is March 5, 2027. 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees.
Who was the patent attorney for US Patent D677,068?
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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