What this patent covers
A design patent covering the ornamental appearance of a sign cover, shown in perspective from above and below with a left side elevation and a front elevation whose back is a mirror image.
US D744,042 is a design patent titled “Sign cover”, invented by Carol Kreindel.
The application was filed on May 20, 2013 and granted on November 24, 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 — Office & Advertising area.
Key dates and patent term
| Application filed | May 20, 2013 | |
|---|---|---|
| Patent granted | November 24, 2015 | 2 years, 6 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 D744,042 |
|---|---|
| Title | Sign cover |
| Inventors | Carol Kreindel |
| Assignee | Individual |
| Filing date | May 20, 2013 |
| Grant date | November 24, 2015 |
| Category | Design — Office & Advertising |
Full text as published by the U.S. Patent Office
The sections below reproduce the official text of US D744,042 for reference. Open a section to read it.
Claims
Claims ( 1 )
CLAIM
The ornamental design for the sign cover, as shown and described.
Description
FIG. 1 shows a top perspective view of the sign cover.
FIG. 2 shows a bottom perspective view of the sign cover.
FIG. 3 shows a front elevation view of the sign cover, the back side being a mirror image thereof.
FIG. 4 shows a left side elevation view of the sign cover, the right side being a mirror image thereof.
FIG. 5 shows a top plan view of the sign cover; and,
FIG. 6 shows a bottom plan view of the sign cover.
The broken lines shown in the drawings illustrate environment, and form no part of the claimed design.
US D744,042: questions and answers
What is US Patent D744,042 about?
US D744,042, “Sign cover”, is a design patent granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office on November 24, 2015.
Who invented US Patent D744,042?
The named inventor is Carol Kreindel.
When was US Patent D744,042 filed?
The application was filed on May 20, 2013 and the patent granted on November 24, 2015.
When does US Patent D744,042 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 D744,042?
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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