What this patent covers
A design patent covering the ornamental appearance of a tree tent, shown in perspective from above and below with plan views and an enlarged side elevation whose opposite side is mirrored.
US D711,999 is a design patent titled “Tree tent”, invented by Alex Shirley-Smith and assigned to Tentsile Ltd.
The application was filed on August 13, 2013 and granted on August 26, 2014, 1 year later. The specification refers to 7 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 | August 13, 2013 | |
|---|---|---|
| Patent granted | August 26, 2014 | 1 year in prosecution at the U.S. Patent Office |
| Design term expires (nominal) | August 26, 2028 | 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees. |
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Bibliographic details
| Patent number | US D711,999 |
|---|---|
| Title | Tree tent |
| Inventors | Alex Shirley-Smith |
| Assignee | Tentsile Ltd |
| Filing date | August 13, 2013 |
| Grant date | August 26, 2014 |
| 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 D711,999 for reference. Open a section to read it.
Claims
Claims ( 1 )
CLAIM
The ornamental design for a tree tent, as shown and described.
Description
FIG. 1 shows a top perspective view of a tree tent.
FIG. 2 shows a bottom perspective view thereof.
FIG. 3 shows a top plan view thereof.
FIG. 4 shows a bottom plan view thereof.
FIG. 5 shows an enlarged side elevation view thereof; the opposite side being a mirror image.
FIG. 6 shows an enlarged front side view thereof; and,
FIG. 7 shows an enlarged back side view thereof.
The broken lines shown are included for the purpose of illustrating the environment in which the article resides and form no part of the claimed design.
US D711,999: questions and answers
What is US Patent D711,999 about?
US D711,999, “Tree tent”, is a design patent granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office on August 26, 2014.
Who invented US Patent D711,999?
The named inventor is Alex Shirley-Smith.
Who owns US Patent D711,999?
The patent was issued to assignee Tentsile Ltd. Current ownership can change after grant; assignments are recorded with the U.S. Patent Office.
When was US Patent D711,999 filed?
The application was filed on August 13, 2013 and the patent granted on August 26, 2014.
When does US Patent D711,999 expire?
The nominal expiration date is August 26, 2028. 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees.
Who was the patent attorney for US Patent D711,999?
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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