What this patent covers
A design patent covering the ornamental appearance of a torque wrench, shown across several perspective views together with bottom and side views.
US D743,762 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 November 26, 2014 and granted on November 24, 2015, 11 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 | November 26, 2014 | |
|---|---|---|
| Patent granted | November 24, 2015 | 11 months in prosecution at the U.S. Patent Office |
| Design term expires (nominal) | November 24, 2030 | 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees. |
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Bibliographic details
| Patent number | US D743,762 |
|---|---|
| Title | Torque wrench |
| Inventors | Marco Theissen |
| Assignee | Eduard Wille GmbH and Co KG |
| Filing date | November 26, 2014 |
| Grant date | November 24, 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 D743,762 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 perspective view of the torque wrench according to my new design;
FIG. 2 is a top perspective view thereof;
FIG. 3 is a side perspective view thereof;
FIG. 4 is a bottom view thereof; and,
FIG. 5 is another side view thereof.
US D743,762: questions and answers
What is US Patent D743,762 about?
US D743,762, “Torque wrench”, is a design patent granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office on November 24, 2015.
Who invented US Patent D743,762?
The named inventor is Marco Theissen.
Who owns US Patent D743,762?
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 D743,762 filed?
The application was filed on November 26, 2014 and the patent granted on November 24, 2015.
When does US Patent D743,762 expire?
The nominal expiration date is November 24, 2030. 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees.
Who was the patent attorney for US Patent D743,762?
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 Marco Theissen
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- US D719,801 — Torque wrench
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