
What this patent covers
A design patent covering the ornamental appearance of a combined bed sheet and bed skirt, shown in perspective from above and below with plan views and separate head-end and foot-end views.
US D821,781 is a design patent titled “Combination bed sheet and bed skirt”, invented by Rita G. Rivera-Huerta.
The application was filed on December 3, 2015 and granted on July 3, 2018, 2 years, 7 months later. The specification refers to 7 drawing figures.
It is one of the patents our firm has obtained in the Design — Furniture & Furnishings area.
Key dates and patent term
| Application filed | December 3, 2015 | |
|---|---|---|
| Patent granted | July 3, 2018 | 2 years, 7 months in prosecution at the U.S. Patent Office |
| Design term expires (nominal) | July 3, 2033 | 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees. |
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Bibliographic details
| Patent number | US D821,781 |
|---|---|
| Title | Combination bed sheet and bed skirt |
| Inventors | Rita G. Rivera-Huerta |
| Assignee | Individual |
| Filing date | December 3, 2015 |
| Grant date | July 3, 2018 |
| Category | Design — Furniture & Furnishings |
Full text as published by the U.S. Patent Office
The sections below reproduce the official text of US D821,781 for reference. Open a section to read it.
Claims
Claims ( 1 )
CLAIM
The ornamental design for a combination bed sheet and bed skirt, as shown and described.
Description
FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of a combination bed sheet and bed skirt showing my new design;
FIG. 2 is a bottom perspective view thereof;
FIG. 3 is a top plan view thereof;
FIG. 4 is a bottom plan view thereof;
FIG. 5 is a head end view thereof;
FIG. 6 is a foot end view thereof; and,
FIG. 7 is a left side view thereof.
US D821,781: questions and answers
What is US Patent D821,781 about?
US D821,781, “Combination bed sheet and bed skirt”, is a design patent granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office on July 3, 2018.
Who invented US Patent D821,781?
The named inventor is Rita G. Rivera-Huerta.
When was US Patent D821,781 filed?
The application was filed on December 3, 2015 and the patent granted on July 3, 2018.
When does US Patent D821,781 expire?
The nominal expiration date is July 3, 2033. 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees.
Who was the patent attorney for US Patent D821,781?
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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