What this patent covers
A design patent covering the ornamental appearance of a mounting coupler, shown in front elevation and front perspective with side and rear elevations and a further front view.
US D717,637 is a design patent titled “Mounting coupler”, invented by Uwe Rast and assigned to Schmidt Kupplung GmbH.
The application was filed on August 12, 2013 and granted on November 18, 2014, 1 year, 3 months later. The specification refers to 7 drawing figures.
It is one of the patents our firm has obtained in the Design — Tools, Machinery & Transportation area.
Key dates and patent term
| Application filed | August 12, 2013 | |
|---|---|---|
| Patent granted | November 18, 2014 | 1 year, 3 months in prosecution at the U.S. Patent Office |
| Design term expires (nominal) | November 18, 2028 | 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees. |
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Bibliographic details
| Patent number | US D717,637 |
|---|---|
| Title | Mounting coupler |
| Inventors | Uwe Rast |
| Assignee | Schmidt Kupplung GmbH |
| Filing date | August 12, 2013 |
| Grant date | November 18, 2014 |
| Category | Design — Tools, Machinery & Transportation |
Full text as published by the U.S. Patent Office
The sections below reproduce the official text of US D717,637 for reference. Open a section to read it.
Claims
Claims ( 1 )
CLAIM
The ornamental design for the mounting coupler, as shown.
Description
FIG. 1 is a front elevational view of a mounting coupler according to my new design;
FIG. 2 is a front perspective view thereof;
FIG. 3 is a side elevational view thereof;
FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view thereof;
FIG. 5 is another front elevational view thereof;
FIG. 6 is another perspective view thereof; and,
FIG. 7 is still another perspective view thereof.
US D717,637: questions and answers
What is US Patent D717,637 about?
US D717,637, “Mounting coupler”, is a design patent granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office on November 18, 2014.
Who invented US Patent D717,637?
The named inventor is Uwe Rast.
Who owns US Patent D717,637?
The patent was issued to assignee Schmidt Kupplung GmbH. Current ownership can change after grant; assignments are recorded with the U.S. Patent Office.
When was US Patent D717,637 filed?
The application was filed on August 12, 2013 and the patent granted on November 18, 2014.
When does US Patent D717,637 expire?
The nominal expiration date is November 18, 2028. 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees.
Who was the patent attorney for US Patent D717,637?
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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