What this patent covers
A design patent covering the ornamental appearance of a low profile drum rack, shown in perspective with a front elevation and a side elevation whose opposite side is a mirror image.
US D677,941 is a design patent titled “Low profile drum rack”, invented by Gordon Liska.
The application was filed on September 25, 2012 and granted on March 19, 2013, 5 months later. The specification refers to 5 drawing figures.
It is one of the patents our firm has obtained in the Design — Furniture & Furnishings area. The attorney of record printed on the granted patent is Lawrence G. Fridman, Esq. of Feigin & Fridman.
Key dates and patent term
| Application filed | September 25, 2012 | |
|---|---|---|
| Patent granted | March 19, 2013 | 5 months in prosecution at the U.S. Patent Office |
| Design term expires (nominal) | March 19, 2027 | 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees. |
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Bibliographic details
| Patent number | US D677,941 |
|---|---|
| Title | Low profile drum rack |
| Inventors | Gordon Liska |
| Assignee | Individual |
| Filing date | September 25, 2012 |
| Grant date | March 19, 2013 |
| Category | Design — Furniture & Furnishings |
| Attorney of record | Lawrence G. Fridman, Esq. |
Full text as published by the U.S. Patent Office
The sections below reproduce the official text of US D677,941 for reference. Open a section to read it.
Claims
Claims ( 1 )
The ornamental design for a low profile drum rack, as shown and described.
Description
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a low profile drum rack according to my design;
FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;
FIG. 3 is one side elevational view thereof; the other elevational view is a mirror image of FIG. 3 ;
FIG. 4 is a top plan view thereof; and,
FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view thereof.
US D677,941: questions and answers
What is US Patent D677,941 about?
US D677,941, “Low profile drum rack”, is a design patent granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office on March 19, 2013.
Who invented US Patent D677,941?
The named inventor is Gordon Liska.
When was US Patent D677,941 filed?
The application was filed on September 25, 2012 and the patent granted on March 19, 2013.
When does US Patent D677,941 expire?
The nominal expiration date is March 19, 2027. 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees.
Who was the patent attorney for US Patent D677,941?
The attorney of record printed on the patent is Lawrence G. Fridman, Esq., Feigin & Fridman, LLC. Contact us to discuss protecting your own invention.
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