
What this patent covers
A design patent covering the ornamental appearance of a tool caddy for an automobile lift, shown in perspective from above and below with plan views and a left side elevation.
US D718,514 is a design patent titled “Tool caddy for automobile lift”, invented by Marc Erlenbach.
The application was filed on November 20, 2013 and granted on November 25, 2014, 1 year later. The specification refers to 8 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 | November 20, 2013 | |
|---|---|---|
| Patent granted | November 25, 2014 | 1 year in prosecution at the U.S. Patent Office |
| Design term expires (nominal) | November 25, 2028 | 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees. |
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Bibliographic details
| Patent number | US D718,514 |
|---|---|
| Title | Tool caddy for automobile lift |
| Inventors | Marc Erlenbach |
| Assignee | Individual |
| Filing date | November 20, 2013 |
| Grant date | November 25, 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 D718,514 for reference. Open a section to read it.
Claims
Claims ( 1 )
CLAIM
The ornamental design for the tool caddy for automobile lift, as shown and described.
Description
FIG. 1 shows a top perspective view of a tool caddy for automobile lift showing my new design.
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 a left side elevation view thereof, the reverse side being a mirror image thereof.
FIG. 6 is a front perspective view thereof;
FIG. 7 shows a top and side perspective view thereof; and,
FIG. 8 shows a bottom and side perspective view thereof.
US D718,514: questions and answers
What is US Patent D718,514 about?
US D718,514, “Tool caddy for automobile lift”, is a design patent granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office on November 25, 2014.
Who invented US Patent D718,514?
The named inventor is Marc Erlenbach.
When was US Patent D718,514 filed?
The application was filed on November 20, 2013 and the patent granted on November 25, 2014.
When does US Patent D718,514 expire?
The nominal expiration date is November 25, 2028. 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees.
Who was the patent attorney for US Patent D718,514?
This patent was prosecuted by Feigin & Fridman, LLC, patent attorneys in New York and New Jersey. Contact us to discuss protecting your own invention.
Other patents by Marc Erlenbach
- US 11,376,174 — Wheelchair accessory apparatus
- US 8,899,425 — Tool caddy for automobile lift
- US 8,887,929 — Tool caddy for automobile lift
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