What this patent covers
A design patent covering the ornamental appearance of a tent, shown in perspective from above and below with plan views and two separate side elevation views.
US D768,797 is a design patent titled “Tent”, invented by Alex Shirley-Smith and assigned to Tentsile Ltd.
The application was filed on August 6, 2015 and granted on October 11, 2016, 1 year, 2 months later. The specification refers to 8 drawing figures.
It is one of the patents our firm has obtained in the Design — Toys, Games & Sporting Goods area.
Key dates and patent term
| Application filed | August 6, 2015 | |
|---|---|---|
| Patent granted | October 11, 2016 | 1 year, 2 months in prosecution at the U.S. Patent Office |
| Design term expires (nominal) | October 11, 2031 | 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees. |
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Bibliographic details
| Patent number | US D768,797 |
|---|---|
| Title | Tent |
| Inventors | Alex Shirley-Smith |
| Assignee | Tentsile Ltd |
| Filing date | August 6, 2015 |
| Grant date | October 11, 2016 |
| Category | Design — Toys, Games & Sporting Goods |
Full text as published by the U.S. Patent Office
The sections below reproduce the official text of US D768,797 for reference. Open a section to read it.
Claims
Claims ( 1 )
CLAIM
The ornamental design for a tent, as shown and described.
Description
FIG. 1 shows a top perspective view of a tent.
FIG. 2 shows a bottom perspective view thereof.
FIG. 3 shows a top plan view thereof.
FIG. 4 shows a bottom plan view thereof.
FIG. 5 shows a first side elevation view thereof.
FIG. 6 shows a second side elevation view thereof.
FIG. 7 shows a third side elevation view thereof; and,
FIG. 8 shows a fourth side elevation view thereof.
US D768,797: questions and answers
What is US Patent D768,797 about?
US D768,797, “Tent”, is a design patent granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office on October 11, 2016.
Who invented US Patent D768,797?
The named inventor is Alex Shirley-Smith.
Who owns US Patent D768,797?
The patent was issued to assignee Tentsile Ltd. Current ownership can change after grant; assignments are recorded with the U.S. Patent Office.
When was US Patent D768,797 filed?
The application was filed on August 6, 2015 and the patent granted on October 11, 2016.
When does US Patent D768,797 expire?
The nominal expiration date is October 11, 2031. 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees.
Who was the patent attorney for US Patent D768,797?
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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