What this patent covers
A design patent covering the ornamental appearance of a weight training plate holder, shown in perspective from top front and bottom rear with front and rear elevations and a plan view.
US D797,868 is a design patent titled “Weight training plate holder”, invented by Carlton Thomas.
The application was filed on February 24, 2016 and granted on September 19, 2017, 1 year, 6 months later. The specification refers to 6 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 | February 24, 2016 | |
|---|---|---|
| Patent granted | September 19, 2017 | 1 year, 6 months in prosecution at the U.S. Patent Office |
| Design term expires (nominal) | September 19, 2032 | 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees. |
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Bibliographic details
| Patent number | US D797,868 |
|---|---|
| Title | Weight training plate holder |
| Inventors | Carlton Thomas |
| Assignee | Individual |
| Filing date | February 24, 2016 |
| Grant date | September 19, 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 D797,868 for reference. Open a section to read it.
Claims
Claims ( 1 )
CLAIM
The ornamental design for the weight training plate holder.
Description
FIG. 1 shows a top and front perspective view of the weight training plate holder.
FIG. 2 shows a bottom and rear perspective view thereof.
FIG. 3 shows a front elevation view thereof.
FIG. 4 shows a rear elevation view thereof.
FIG. 5 shows a top plan view thereof; and,
FIG. 6 shows a side elevation view thereof, the opposite side elevation view being a mirror image thereof.
The broken line showing of portions of the weight training plate holder depicts environment and forms no part of the claim.
US D797,868: questions and answers
What is US Patent D797,868 about?
US D797,868, “Weight training plate holder”, is a design patent granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office on September 19, 2017.
Who invented US Patent D797,868?
The named inventor is Carlton Thomas.
When was US Patent D797,868 filed?
The application was filed on February 24, 2016 and the patent granted on September 19, 2017.
When does US Patent D797,868 expire?
The nominal expiration date is September 19, 2032. 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees.
Who was the patent attorney for US Patent D797,868?
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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