
What this patent covers
A design patent covering the ornamental appearance of a torque wrench, shown in perspective with bottom and side views. Portions drawn in broken lines are not part of the claimed design.
US D754,501 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 April 26, 2016, 1 year, 5 months later. The specification refers to 3 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 | April 26, 2016 | 1 year, 5 months in prosecution at the U.S. Patent Office |
| Design term expires (nominal) | April 26, 2031 | 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees. |
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Bibliographic details
| Patent number | US D754,501 |
|---|---|
| Title | Torque wrench |
| Inventors | Marco Theissen |
| Assignee | Eduard Wille GmbH and Co KG |
| Filing date | November 26, 2014 |
| Grant date | April 26, 2016 |
| Category | Design — Tools, Machinery & Transportation |
Full text as published by the U.S. Patent Office
The sections below reproduce the official text of US D754,501 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 bottom view thereof; and,
FIG. 3 is a side view thereof.
The broken lines depict portions of the torque wrench that form no part of the claimed design.
US D754,501: questions and answers
What is US Patent D754,501 about?
US D754,501, “Torque wrench”, is a design patent granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office on April 26, 2016.
Who invented US Patent D754,501?
The named inventor is Marco Theissen.
Who owns US Patent D754,501?
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 D754,501 filed?
The application was filed on November 26, 2014 and the patent granted on April 26, 2016.
When does US Patent D754,501 expire?
The nominal expiration date is April 26, 2031. 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees.
Who was the patent attorney for US Patent D754,501?
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
- US D743,762 — Torque wrench
- US D720,975 — Ratchet socket wrench
- US D719,801 — Torque wrench
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