What this patent covers
A design patent covering the ornamental appearance of a building block. The rear and side elevations are identical to the front, indicating a symmetrical form, shown with plan and perspective views.
US D717,379 is a design patent titled “Building block”, invented by David Deutsch and Issachar David Gluck.
The application was filed on February 19, 2014 and granted on November 11, 2014, 8 months later. The specification refers to 5 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 | February 19, 2014 | |
|---|---|---|
| Patent granted | November 11, 2014 | 8 months in prosecution at the U.S. Patent Office |
| Design term expires (nominal) | November 11, 2028 | 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees. |
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Bibliographic details
| Patent number | US D717,379 |
|---|---|
| Title | Building block |
| Inventors | David Deutsch; Issachar David Gluck |
| Assignee | Individual |
| Filing date | February 19, 2014 |
| Grant date | November 11, 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 D717,379 for reference. Open a section to read it.
Claims
Claims ( 1 )
CLAIM
The ornamental design for a building block, as shown and described.
Description
FIG. 1 shows a top plan view of a building block.
FIG. 2 shows a front elevation view thereof, the rear elevation and side elevation views being identical.
FIG. 3 shows a bottom plan view thereof.
FIG. 4 shows a top and side perspective view thereof, the reverse top and side view being identical; and,
FIG. 5 shows a bottom and side perspective view thereof, the reverse bottom and side view being identical.
US D717,379: questions and answers
What is US Patent D717,379 about?
US D717,379, “Building block”, is a design patent granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office on November 11, 2014.
Who invented US Patent D717,379?
The named inventors are David Deutsch, Issachar David Gluck.
When was US Patent D717,379 filed?
The application was filed on February 19, 2014 and the patent granted on November 11, 2014.
When does US Patent D717,379 expire?
The nominal expiration date is November 11, 2028. 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees.
Who was the patent attorney for US Patent D717,379?
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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