What this patent covers
A design patent covering the ornamental appearance of a retainer for sleep apnoea, shown in perspective together with a separate view of the top piece and front and rear views of the whole.
US D759,824 is a design patent titled “Retainer for sleep apnea”, invented by Kenneth Luco.
The application was filed on September 30, 2015 and granted on June 21, 2016, 8 months later. The specification refers to 5 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 | September 30, 2015 | |
|---|---|---|
| Patent granted | June 21, 2016 | 8 months in prosecution at the U.S. Patent Office |
| Design term expires (nominal) | June 21, 2031 | 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees. |
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Bibliographic details
| Patent number | US D759,824 |
|---|---|
| Title | Retainer for sleep apnea |
| Inventors | Kenneth Luco |
| Assignee | Individual |
| Filing date | September 30, 2015 |
| Grant date | June 21, 2016 |
| Category | Design — Medical, Lab & Safety |
Full text as published by the U.S. Patent Office
The sections below reproduce the official text of US D759,824 for reference. Open a section to read it.
Claims
Claims ( 1 )
CLAIM
The ornamental design for the retainer for sleep apnea, as shown and described.
Description
FIG. 1 is a bottom and side perspective view of the retainer for sleep apnea;
FIG. 2 is a bottom view of the top piece of the retainer for sleep apnea;
FIG. 3 is a front view of the retainer for sleep apnea;
FIG. 4 is a rear view of the retainer for sleep apnea; and,
FIG. 5 is a side view of the retainer for sleep apnea, the other side being a mirror image thereof.
The broken lines are included for the purpose of illustrating portions of the retainer for sleep apnea and form no part of the claimed design.
US D759,824: questions and answers
What is US Patent D759,824 about?
US D759,824, “Retainer for sleep apnea”, is a design patent granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office on June 21, 2016.
Who invented US Patent D759,824?
The named inventor is Kenneth Luco.
When was US Patent D759,824 filed?
The application was filed on September 30, 2015 and the patent granted on June 21, 2016.
When does US Patent D759,824 expire?
The nominal expiration date is June 21, 2031. 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees.
Who was the patent attorney for US Patent D759,824?
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 Kenneth Luco
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