What this patent covers
A design patent covering the ornamental appearance of a key holder, shown in perspective from above and below with plan views and separate right and left side views.
US D771,936 is a design patent titled “Key holder”, invented by Alex Shlaferman and assigned to Vante Inc.
The application was filed on July 2, 2015 and granted on November 22, 2016, 1 year, 4 months later. The specification refers to 8 drawing figures.
It is one of the patents our firm has obtained in the Design — Apparel, Jewelry & Personal Items area. The attorney of record printed on the granted patent is Michael J. Feigin, Esq. of Feigin & Fridman.
Key dates and patent term
| Application filed | July 2, 2015 | |
|---|---|---|
| Patent granted | November 22, 2016 | 1 year, 4 months in prosecution at the U.S. Patent Office |
| Design term expires (nominal) | November 22, 2031 | 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees. |
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Bibliographic details
| Patent number | US D771,936 |
|---|---|
| Title | Key holder |
| Inventors | Alex Shlaferman |
| Assignee | Vante Inc |
| Filing date | July 2, 2015 |
| Grant date | November 22, 2016 |
| Category | Design — Apparel, Jewelry & Personal Items |
| Attorney of record | Michael J. Feigin, Esq. |
Full text as published by the U.S. Patent Office
The sections below reproduce the official text of US D771,936 for reference. Open a section to read it.
Claims
Claims ( 1 )
CLAIM
The ornamental design for the key holder.
Description
FIG. 1 shows a top side perspective view of the key holder.
FIG. 2 shows a bottom side perspective view thereof.
FIG. 3 shows a top plan view thereof.
FIG. 4 shows a bottom plan view thereof.
FIG. 5 shows a right side view thereof.
FIG. 6 shows a left side view thereof.
FIG. 7 shows a first end view thereof; and,
FIG. 8 shows a second end view thereof.
The broken lines shown in the drawings form no part of the claimed design.
US D771,936: questions and answers
What is US Patent D771,936 about?
US D771,936, “Key holder”, is a design patent granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office on November 22, 2016.
Who invented US Patent D771,936?
The named inventor is Alex Shlaferman.
Who owns US Patent D771,936?
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 D771,936 filed?
The application was filed on July 2, 2015 and the patent granted on November 22, 2016.
When does US Patent D771,936 expire?
The nominal expiration date is November 22, 2031. 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees.
Who was the patent attorney for US Patent D771,936?
The attorney of record printed on the patent is Michael J. Feigin, Esq., Feigin & Fridman, LLC. Contact us to discuss protecting your own invention.
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