
What this patent covers
A design patent covering the ornamental appearance of a tent, shown in top perspective with plan views from above and below, a front elevation and a mirrored left side elevation.
US D828,891 is a design patent titled “Tent”, invented by Alex Shirley-Smith and assigned to Tentsile Ltd.
The application was filed on November 24, 2017 and granted on September 18, 2018, 9 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. The attorney of record printed on the granted patent is Michael J. Feigin, Esq. of Feigin & Fridman.
Key dates and patent term
| Application filed | November 24, 2017 | |
|---|---|---|
| Patent granted | September 18, 2018 | 9 months in prosecution at the U.S. Patent Office |
| Design term expires (nominal) | September 18, 2033 | 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees. |
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Bibliographic details
| Patent number | US D828,891 |
|---|---|
| Title | Tent |
| Inventors | Alex Shirley-Smith |
| Assignee | Tentsile Ltd |
| Filing date | November 24, 2017 |
| Grant date | September 18, 2018 |
| Category | Design — Toys, Games & Sporting Goods |
| Attorney of record | Michael J. Feigin, Esq. |
Full text as published by the U.S. Patent Office
The sections below reproduce the official text of US D828,891 for reference. Open a section to read it.
Claims
Claims ( 1 )
CLAIM
The ornamental designs for a tent, as shown and described.
Description
FIG. 1 shows a top perspective view of a tent.
FIG. 2 shows a top plan view thereof.
FIG. 3 shows a bottom plan view thereof.
FIG. 4 shows a left side elevation view thereof, the reverse side being a mirror image thereof.
FIG. 5 shows a front elevation view thereof; and,
FIG. 6 shows a rear elevation view thereof.
US D828,891: questions and answers
What is US Patent D828,891 about?
US D828,891, “Tent”, is a design patent granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office on September 18, 2018.
Who invented US Patent D828,891?
The named inventor is Alex Shirley-Smith.
Who owns US Patent D828,891?
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 D828,891 filed?
The application was filed on November 24, 2017 and the patent granted on September 18, 2018.
When does US Patent D828,891 expire?
The nominal expiration date is September 18, 2033. 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees.
Who was the patent attorney for US Patent D828,891?
The attorney of record printed on the patent is Michael J. Feigin, Esq., Feigin & Fridman, LLC. Contact us to discuss protecting your own invention.
Other patents by Alex Shirley-Smith
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- US D1,004,030 — Insulated ground tent
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