What this patent covers
A design patent covering the ornamental appearance of a torque wrench, shown as a first embodiment in front perspective with top, side, bottom and rear views. Broken-line portions are excluded from the claim.
US D719,801 is a design patent titled “Torque wrench”, invented by Marco Theissen and assigned to Eduard Wille GmbH and Co KG.
The application was filed on June 22, 2012 and granted on December 23, 2014, 2 years, 6 months later. The specification refers to 5 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 | June 22, 2012 | |
|---|---|---|
| Patent granted | December 23, 2014 | 2 years, 6 months in prosecution at the U.S. Patent Office |
| Design term expires (nominal) | December 23, 2028 | 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees. |
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Bibliographic details
| Patent number | US D719,801 |
|---|---|
| Title | Torque wrench |
| Inventors | Marco Theissen |
| Assignee | Eduard Wille GmbH and Co KG |
| Filing date | June 22, 2012 |
| Grant date | December 23, 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 D719,801 for reference. Open a section to read it.
Claims
Claims ( 1 )
CLAIM
The ornamental design for a torque wrench, as shown and described.
Description
FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a first embodiment of torque wrench according to my new design;
FIG. 2 is a top view thereof;
FIG. 3 is a side view thereof;
FIG. 4 is a bottom view thereof; and,
FIG. 5 is a rear view thereof.
The broken lines shown in the drawings show unclaimed subject matter only and form no part of the claimed design.
US D719,801: questions and answers
What is US Patent D719,801 about?
US D719,801, “Torque wrench”, is a design patent granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office on December 23, 2014.
Who invented US Patent D719,801?
The named inventor is Marco Theissen.
Who owns US Patent D719,801?
The patent was issued to assignee Eduard Wille GmbH and Co KG. Current ownership can change after grant; assignments are recorded with the U.S. Patent Office.
When was US Patent D719,801 filed?
The application was filed on June 22, 2012 and the patent granted on December 23, 2014.
When does US Patent D719,801 expire?
The nominal expiration date is December 23, 2028. 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees.
Who was the patent attorney for US Patent D719,801?
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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