What this patent covers
A design patent covering the ornamental appearance of a combined necklace and earphone. The drawings show it with the earphone separated, in perspective with a front elevation mirrored at the rear.
US D786,217 is a design patent titled “Combined necklace and earphone”, invented by Adrian Stoch.
The application was filed on February 19, 2016 and granted on May 9, 2017, 1 year, 2 months later. The specification refers to 14 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 | February 19, 2016 | |
|---|---|---|
| Patent granted | May 9, 2017 | 1 year, 2 months in prosecution at the U.S. Patent Office |
| Design term expires (nominal) | May 9, 2032 | 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees. |
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Bibliographic details
| Patent number | US D786,217 |
|---|---|
| Title | Combined necklace and earphone |
| Inventors | Adrian Stoch |
| Assignee | Individual |
| Filing date | February 19, 2016 |
| Grant date | May 9, 2017 |
| Category | Design — Electronics & Electrical |
Full text as published by the U.S. Patent Office
The sections below reproduce the official text of US D786,217 for reference. Open a section to read it.
Claims
Claims ( 1 )
CLAIM
The ornamental design for combined necklace and earphone, as shown and described.
Description
FIG. 1 shows a top and front perspective view of the combined necklace and earphone with the earphone separated.
FIG. 2 shows a bottom and rear perspective view thereof.
FIG. 3 shows a front elevation view thereof, the rear elevation view being a mirror image thereof.
FIG. 4 shows a left side elevation view thereof.
FIG. 5 shows a right side elevation view thereof.
FIG. 6 shows a bottom plan view thereof.
FIG. 7 shows a top plan view thereof.
FIG. 8 shows a bottom and rear perspective view of the combined necklace and earphone with the earphones magnetically attached forming a necklace.
FIG. 9 shows a bottom and rear view thereof.
FIG. 10 shows a front side elevation view thereof, the rear side elevation view being a mirror image thereof.
FIG. 11 shows a left side elevation view thereof.
FIG. 12 shows a right side elevation view thereof.
FIG. 13 shows a bottom plan view thereof; and,
FIG. 14 shows a top plan view thereof.
US D786,217: questions and answers
What is US Patent D786,217 about?
US D786,217, “Combined necklace and earphone”, is a design patent granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office on May 9, 2017.
Who invented US Patent D786,217?
The named inventor is Adrian Stoch.
When was US Patent D786,217 filed?
The application was filed on February 19, 2016 and the patent granted on May 9, 2017.
When does US Patent D786,217 expire?
The nominal expiration date is May 9, 2032. 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees.
Who was the patent attorney for US Patent D786,217?
This patent was prosecuted by Feigin & Fridman, LLC, patent attorneys in New York and New Jersey. Contact us to discuss protecting your own invention.
Other patents by Adrian Stoch
- US 9,706,283 — Necklace and earphone combination device
- US D786,221 — Earbud
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