What this patent covers
A design patent covering the ornamental appearance of an earbud, shown in perspective from below and above with plan views and a side elevation whose reverse is a mirror image.
US D786,221 is a design patent titled “Earbud”, 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 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 | 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 D786,221 |
|---|---|
| Title | Earbud |
| 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 D786,221 for reference. Open a section to read it.
Claims
Claims ( 1 )
CLAIM
The ornamental design for the earbud, as shown and described.
Description
FIG. 1 shows a bottom and side perspective view of the earbuds.
FIG. 2 shows a top and reverse side perspective view thereof.
FIG. 3 shows a side elevation view, the reverse side being a mirror image thereof.
FIG. 4 shows a top plan view thereof.
FIG. 5 shows a bottom plan view thereof.
FIG. 6 shows a front elevation view thereof; and,
FIG. 7 shows a rear elevation view thereof.
The broken lines depict environment that forms no part of the claimed design.
US D786,221: questions and answers
What is US Patent D786,221 about?
US D786,221, “Earbud”, is a design patent granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office on May 9, 2017.
Who invented US Patent D786,221?
The named inventor is Adrian Stoch.
When was US Patent D786,221 filed?
The application was filed on February 19, 2016 and the patent granted on May 9, 2017.
When does US Patent D786,221 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 D786,221?
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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