What this patent covers
A design patent covering the ornamental appearance of a tent, shown in perspective from above and below with a bottom plan view, a front elevation and a left side view whose reverse is a mirror image.
US D829,840 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 October 2, 2018, 10 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 | October 2, 2018 | 10 months in prosecution at the U.S. Patent Office |
| Design term expires (nominal) | October 2, 2033 | 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees. |
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Bibliographic details
| Patent number | US D829,840 |
|---|---|
| Title | Tent |
| Inventors | Alex Shirley-Smith |
| Assignee | Tentsile Ltd |
| Filing date | November 24, 2017 |
| Grant date | October 2, 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 D829,840 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 bottom perspective 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 D829,840: questions and answers
What is US Patent D829,840 about?
US D829,840, “Tent”, is a design patent granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office on October 2, 2018.
Who invented US Patent D829,840?
The named inventor is Alex Shirley-Smith.
Who owns US Patent D829,840?
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 D829,840 filed?
The application was filed on November 24, 2017 and the patent granted on October 2, 2018.
When does US Patent D829,840 expire?
The nominal expiration date is October 2, 2033. 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees.
Who was the patent attorney for US Patent D829,840?
The attorney of record printed on the patent is Michael J. Feigin, Esq., Feigin & Fridman, LLC. Contact us to discuss protecting your own invention.
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