What this patent covers
A design patent covering the ornamental appearance of a curved solar panel, shown in perspective from above and below with plan views and a side view whose opposite side is a mirror image.
US D772,157 is a design patent titled “Curved solar panel”, invented by Banmali Banerjee.
The application was filed on July 2, 2015 and granted on November 22, 2016, 1 year, 4 months later. The specification refers to 7 drawing figures.
It is one of the patents our firm has obtained in the Design — Electronics & Electrical area.
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 D772,157 |
|---|---|
| Title | Curved solar panel |
| Inventors | Banmali Banerjee |
| Assignee | Individual |
| Filing date | July 2, 2015 |
| Grant date | November 22, 2016 |
| Category | Design — Electronics & Electrical |
Full text as published by the U.S. Patent Office
The sections below reproduce the official text of US D772,157 for reference. Open a section to read it.
Claims
Claims ( 1 )
CLAIM
The ornamental design for a curved solar panel, as shown and described.
Description
FIG. 1 shows a top perspective view of a curved solar panel;
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 side view thereof, other opposite side being a mirror image thereof;
FIG. 6 shows an end view thereof; and,
FIG. 7 shows another end view thereof.
The broken lines shown represent unclaimed subject matter and form no part of the claimed design.
US D772,157: questions and answers
What is US Patent D772,157 about?
US D772,157, “Curved solar panel”, is a design patent granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office on November 22, 2016.
Who invented US Patent D772,157?
The named inventor is Banmali Banerjee.
When was US Patent D772,157 filed?
The application was filed on July 2, 2015 and the patent granted on November 22, 2016.
When does US Patent D772,157 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 D772,157?
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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