What this patent covers
A design patent covering the ornamental appearance of a tent mat, granted in March 2017 on an application filed in May 2016, shown in perspective from above and below with plan views and two separate side elevation views.
US D781,389 is a design patent titled “Tent mat”, invented by Alex Shirley-Smith and Kirk Kirchev and assigned to Tentsile Ltd.
The application was filed on May 4, 2016 and granted on March 14, 2017, 10 months later. The specification refers to 7 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 | May 4, 2016 | |
|---|---|---|
| Patent granted | March 14, 2017 | 10 months in prosecution at the U.S. Patent Office |
| Design term expires (nominal) | March 14, 2032 | 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees. |
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Bibliographic details
| Patent number | US D781,389 |
|---|---|
| Title | Tent mat |
| Inventors | Alex Shirley-Smith; Kirk Kirchev |
| Assignee | Tentsile Ltd |
| Filing date | May 4, 2016 |
| Grant date | March 14, 2017 |
| 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 D781,389 for reference. Open a section to read it.
Claims
Claims ( 1 )
CLAIM
The ornamental design for a tent mat, as shown and described.
Description
FIG. 1 shows a top perspective view of a tent mat.
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 elevation view thereof.
FIG. 6 shows a second side elevation view thereof; and,
FIG. 7 shows a rear elevation view thereof.
US D781,389: questions and answers
What is US Patent D781,389 about?
US D781,389, “Tent mat”, is a design patent granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office on March 14, 2017.
Who invented US Patent D781,389?
The named inventors are Alex Shirley-Smith, Kirk Kirchev.
Who owns US Patent D781,389?
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 D781,389 filed?
The application was filed on May 4, 2016 and the patent granted on March 14, 2017.
When does US Patent D781,389 expire?
The nominal expiration date is March 14, 2032. 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees.
Who was the patent attorney for US Patent D781,389?
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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