What this patent covers
A design patent covering the ornamental appearance of a ratchet socket wrench, shown in perspective with top, side, front and rear views and an enlarged view of the front area.
US D720,975 is a design patent titled “Ratchet socket 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 January 13, 2015, 2 years, 6 months later. The specification refers to 6 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 | January 13, 2015 | 2 years, 6 months in prosecution at the U.S. Patent Office |
| Design term expires (nominal) | January 13, 2029 | 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees. |
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Bibliographic details
| Patent number | US D720,975 |
|---|---|
| Title | Ratchet socket wrench |
| Inventors | Marco Theissen |
| Assignee | Eduard Wille GmbH and Co KG |
| Filing date | June 22, 2012 |
| Grant date | January 13, 2015 |
| Category | Design — Tools, Machinery & Transportation |
Full text as published by the U.S. Patent Office
The sections below reproduce the official text of US D720,975 for reference. Open a section to read it.
Claims
Claims ( 1 )
CLAIM
The ornamental design for a ratchet socket wrench, as shown and described.
Description
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a ratchet socket wrench according to my new design;
FIG. 2 is a top view thereof;
FIG. 3 is a side view thereof;
FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of the front area thereof;
FIG. 5 is a front view thereof; and,
FIG. 6 is a rear view thereof.
US D720,975: questions and answers
What is US Patent D720,975 about?
US D720,975, “Ratchet socket wrench”, is a design patent granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office on January 13, 2015.
Who invented US Patent D720,975?
The named inventor is Marco Theissen.
Who owns US Patent D720,975?
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 D720,975 filed?
The application was filed on June 22, 2012 and the patent granted on January 13, 2015.
When does US Patent D720,975 expire?
The nominal expiration date is January 13, 2029. 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees.
Who was the patent attorney for US Patent D720,975?
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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