What this patent covers
A design patent covering the ornamental appearance of a dog mouth brush, shown in perspective from above and below with plan views and a side elevation whose reverse is a mirror image.
US D768,997 is a design patent titled “Dog mouth brush”, invented by Alex Shlaferman and assigned to Vante Inc.
The application was filed on July 15, 2015 and granted on October 18, 2016, 1 year, 3 months later. The specification refers to 7 drawing figures.
It is one of the patents our firm has obtained in the Design — Cosmetics & Toiletries area.
Key dates and patent term
| Application filed | July 15, 2015 | |
|---|---|---|
| Patent granted | October 18, 2016 | 1 year, 3 months in prosecution at the U.S. Patent Office |
| Design term expires (nominal) | October 18, 2031 | 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees. |
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Bibliographic details
| Patent number | US D768,997 |
|---|---|
| Title | Dog mouth brush |
| Inventors | Alex Shlaferman |
| Assignee | Vante Inc |
| Filing date | July 15, 2015 |
| Grant date | October 18, 2016 |
| Category | Design — Cosmetics & Toiletries |
Full text as published by the U.S. Patent Office
The sections below reproduce the official text of US D768,997 for reference. Open a section to read it.
Claims
Claims ( 1 )
CLAIM
The ornamental design for a dog mouth brush, as shown and described.
Description
FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of a dog mouth brush;
FIG. 2 is a bottom perspective view thereof;
FIG. 3 is a top plan view thereof;
FIG. 4 is a bottom plan view thereof;
FIG. 5 is a side elevation view, the reverse side elevation view being a mirror image thereof;
FIG. 6 is a front elevation view thereof; and,
FIG. 7 is a rear elevation view thereof.
US D768,997: questions and answers
What is US Patent D768,997 about?
US D768,997, “Dog mouth brush”, is a design patent granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office on October 18, 2016.
Who invented US Patent D768,997?
The named inventor is Alex Shlaferman.
Who owns US Patent D768,997?
The patent was issued to assignee Vante Inc. Current ownership can change after grant; assignments are recorded with the U.S. Patent Office.
When was US Patent D768,997 filed?
The application was filed on July 15, 2015 and the patent granted on October 18, 2016.
When does US Patent D768,997 expire?
The nominal expiration date is October 18, 2031. 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees.
Who was the patent attorney for US Patent D768,997?
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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