What this patent covers
A design patent covering the ornamental appearance of a dental appliance. The drawings show the top piece in perspective together with top, bottom and side views of that piece.
US D731,660 is a design patent titled “Dental appliance”, invented by Kenneth Luco and assigned to LUCO HYBRID OSA APPLIANCE Inc.
The application was filed on July 29, 2014 and granted on June 9, 2015, 10 months later. The specification refers to 7 drawing figures.
It is one of the patents our firm has obtained in the Design — Medical, Lab & Safety area.
Key dates and patent term
| Application filed | July 29, 2014 | |
|---|---|---|
| Patent granted | June 9, 2015 | 10 months in prosecution at the U.S. Patent Office |
| Design term expires (nominal) | June 9, 2030 | 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees. |
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Bibliographic details
| Patent number | US D731,660 |
|---|---|
| Title | Dental appliance |
| Inventors | Kenneth Luco |
| Assignee | LUCO HYBRID OSA APPLIANCE Inc |
| Filing date | July 29, 2014 |
| Grant date | June 9, 2015 |
| Category | Design — Medical, Lab & Safety |
Full text as published by the U.S. Patent Office
The sections below reproduce the official text of US D731,660 for reference. Open a section to read it.
Claims
Claims ( 1 )
CLAIM
The ornamental design for the dental appliance, as shown and described.
Description
FIG. 1 is a top and side perspective view of the top piece of the dental appliance;
FIG. 2 is a top view of the top piece of the dental appliance;
FIG. 3 is a bottom view of the top piece of the dental appliance;
FIG. 4 is a side view of the top piece of the dental appliance, the reverse side being a mirror image thereof;
FIG. 5 is a bottom side view of the top piece of the dental appliance;
FIG. 6 is a front side view of the top piece of the dental appliance; and,
FIG. 7 is a back side view of the top piece of the dental appliance.
The broken lines are included for the purpose of illustrating portions of the dental appliance and form no part of the claimed design.
US D731,660: questions and answers
What is US Patent D731,660 about?
US D731,660, “Dental appliance”, is a design patent granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office on June 9, 2015.
Who invented US Patent D731,660?
The named inventor is Kenneth Luco.
Who owns US Patent D731,660?
The patent was issued to assignee LUCO HYBRID OSA APPLIANCE Inc. Current ownership can change after grant; assignments are recorded with the U.S. Patent Office.
When was US Patent D731,660 filed?
The application was filed on July 29, 2014 and the patent granted on June 9, 2015.
When does US Patent D731,660 expire?
The nominal expiration date is June 9, 2030. 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees.
Who was the patent attorney for US Patent D731,660?
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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