What this patent covers
A design patent covering the ornamental appearance of a dental appliance, showing the bottom piece in perspective with top and bottom views. The teeth are drawn in dotted lines and are disclaimed from the design.
US D713,040 is a design patent titled “Dental appliance”, invented by Kenneth Luco and assigned to Luco Hybrid Osa Applaince Inc.
The application was filed on September 15, 2012 and granted on September 9, 2014, 1 year, 11 months later. The specification refers to 7 drawing figures.
It is one of the patents our firm has obtained in the Design — Medical, Lab & Safety area.
Key dates and patent term
| Application filed | September 15, 2012 | |
|---|---|---|
| Patent granted | September 9, 2014 | 1 year, 11 months in prosecution at the U.S. Patent Office |
| Design term expires (nominal) | September 9, 2028 | 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees. |
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Bibliographic details
| Patent number | US D713,040 |
|---|---|
| Title | Dental appliance |
| Inventors | Kenneth Luco |
| Assignee | Luco Hybrid Osa Applaince Inc |
| Filing date | September 15, 2012 |
| Grant date | September 9, 2014 |
| Category | Design — Medical, Lab & Safety |
Full text as published by the U.S. Patent Office
The sections below reproduce the official text of US D713,040 for reference. Open a section to read it.
Claims
Claims ( 1 )
CLAIM
The ornamental design for the dental appliance, as shown and described.
Description
FIG. 1 is a top and side perspective view of the bottom piece of the dental appliance, the disclaimed teeth being drawn in dotted lines;
FIG. 2 is a top view of the bottom piece of the dental appliance;
FIG. 3 is a bottom view of the bottom piece of the dental appliance;
FIG. 4 is a side view of the bottom piece of the dental appliance, the reverse side being a mirror image thereof;
FIG. 5 is a bottom and side perspective view of the bottom piece of the dental appliance;
FIG. 6 is a back elevation view of the bottom piece of the dental appliance; and,
FIG. 7 is a front elevation view of the bottom piece of the dental appliance.
The broken lines immediately adjacent the shaded areas represent the bounds of the claimed design while all other broken lines are directed to environment and are for illustrative purposes only; the broken lines form no part of the claimed design.
US D713,040: questions and answers
What is US Patent D713,040 about?
US D713,040, “Dental appliance”, is a design patent granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office on September 9, 2014.
Who invented US Patent D713,040?
The named inventor is Kenneth Luco.
Who owns US Patent D713,040?
The patent was issued to assignee Luco Hybrid Osa Applaince Inc. Current ownership can change after grant; assignments are recorded with the U.S. Patent Office.
When was US Patent D713,040 filed?
The application was filed on September 15, 2012 and the patent granted on September 9, 2014.
When does US Patent D713,040 expire?
The nominal expiration date is September 9, 2028. 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees.
Who was the patent attorney for US Patent D713,040?
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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