
What this patent covers
A design patent covering the ornamental appearance of a shirt collar, shown in front, rear, top and side views, the opposite side being a mirror image. Broken lines mark portions outside the claimed design.
US D728,895 is a design patent titled “Shirt collar”, invented by Ira Levinas.
The application was filed on October 18, 2013 and granted on May 12, 2015, 1 year, 6 months later. The specification refers to 4 drawing figures.
It is one of the patents our firm has obtained in the Design — Apparel, Jewelry & Personal Items area.
Key dates and patent term
| Application filed | October 18, 2013 | |
|---|---|---|
| Patent granted | May 12, 2015 | 1 year, 6 months in prosecution at the U.S. Patent Office |
| Design term expires (nominal) | May 12, 2029 | 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees. |
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Bibliographic details
| Patent number | US D728,895 |
|---|---|
| Title | Shirt collar |
| Inventors | Ira Levinas |
| Assignee | Individual |
| Filing date | October 18, 2013 |
| Grant date | May 12, 2015 |
| Category | Design — Apparel, Jewelry & Personal Items |
Full text as published by the U.S. Patent Office
The sections below reproduce the official text of US D728,895 for reference. Open a section to read it.
Claims
Claims ( 1 )
CLAIM
The ornamental design for the shirt collar, as shown and described.
Description
FIG. 1 shows a front view of a shirt collar.
FIG. 2 shows a rear view thereof.
FIG. 3 shows a side view thereof, the opposite side being a mirror image; and,
FIG. 4 shows a top view thereof.
The broken lines shown in the drawings illustrate portions of a shirt, tie, and mannequin, and form no part of the claimed design.
US D728,895: questions and answers
What is US Patent D728,895 about?
US D728,895, “Shirt collar”, is a design patent granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office on May 12, 2015.
Who invented US Patent D728,895?
The named inventor is Ira Levinas.
When was US Patent D728,895 filed?
The application was filed on October 18, 2013 and the patent granted on May 12, 2015.
When does US Patent D728,895 expire?
The nominal expiration date is May 12, 2029. 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees.
Who was the patent attorney for US Patent D728,895?
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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