What this patent covers
A design patent covering the ornamental appearance of a pair of cutting shears, shown in perspective with plan views from above and below and elevations from each side and the rear.
US D773,268 is a design patent titled “Cutting shears”, invented by Mohammad Usman.
The application was filed on October 14, 2015 and granted on December 6, 2016, 1 year, 1 month later. The specification refers to 7 drawing figures.
It is one of the patents our firm has obtained in the Design — Tools, Machinery & Transportation area. The attorney of record printed on the granted patent is Lawrence G. Fridman, Esq. of Feigin & Fridman.
Key dates and patent term
| Application filed | October 14, 2015 | |
|---|---|---|
| Patent granted | December 6, 2016 | 1 year, 1 month in prosecution at the U.S. Patent Office |
| Design term expires (nominal) | December 6, 2031 | 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees. |
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Bibliographic details
| Patent number | US D773,268 |
|---|---|
| Title | Cutting shears |
| Inventors | Mohammad Usman |
| Assignee | Individual |
| Filing date | October 14, 2015 |
| Grant date | December 6, 2016 |
| Category | Design — Tools, Machinery & Transportation |
| Attorney of record | Lawrence G. Fridman, Esq. |
Full text as published by the U.S. Patent Office
The sections below reproduce the official text of US D773,268 for reference. Open a section to read it.
Claims
Claims ( 1 )
CLAIM
The ornamental design for a cutting shears, as shown and described.
Description
FIG. 1 is a top perspective plan view of the invention;
FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;
FIG. 3 is a bottom plan view thereof;
FIG. 4 is a one side elevational view thereof;
FIG. 5 is another side elevational view thereof;
FIG. 6 is a rear elevational view thereof; and,
FIG. 7 is a front elevational view thereof.
US D773,268: questions and answers
What is US Patent D773,268 about?
US D773,268, “Cutting shears”, is a design patent granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office on December 6, 2016.
Who invented US Patent D773,268?
The named inventor is Mohammad Usman.
When was US Patent D773,268 filed?
The application was filed on October 14, 2015 and the patent granted on December 6, 2016.
When does US Patent D773,268 expire?
The nominal expiration date is December 6, 2031. 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees.
Who was the patent attorney for US Patent D773,268?
The attorney of record printed on the patent is Lawrence G. Fridman, Esq., Feigin & Fridman, LLC. Contact us to discuss protecting your own invention.
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