What this patent covers
A design patent covering the ornamental appearance of a weight training plate holder, shown in perspective from above and below with plan views and side elevations.
US D927,612 is a design patent titled “Weight training plate holder”, invented by Carlton Thomas.
The application was filed on January 13, 2020 and granted on August 10, 2021, 1 year, 6 months later. The specification refers to 7 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 | January 13, 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Patent granted | August 10, 2021 | 1 year, 6 months in prosecution at the U.S. Patent Office |
| Design term expires (nominal) | August 10, 2036 | 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees. |
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Bibliographic details
| Patent number | US D927,612 |
|---|---|
| Title | Weight training plate holder |
| Inventors | Carlton Thomas |
| Assignee | Individual |
| Filing date | January 13, 2020 |
| Grant date | August 10, 2021 |
| 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 D927,612 for reference. Open a section to read it.
Claims
Claims ( 1 )
CLAIM
The ornamental design for the weight training plate holder, as shown and described.
Description
FIG. 1 shows a top and side perspective view of the weight training plate holder.
FIG. 2 shows a bottom and reverse side view thereof.
FIG. 3 shows a bottom plan view thereof.
FIG. 4 shows a top plan view thereof.
FIG. 5 shows a first side elevation view thereof.
FIG. 6 shows a reverse second side elevation view thereof; and,
FIG. 7 shows a third side elevation view thereof, the opposite fourth side being a mirror image thereof.
US D927,612: questions and answers
What is US Patent D927,612 about?
US D927,612, “Weight training plate holder”, is a design patent granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office on August 10, 2021.
Who invented US Patent D927,612?
The named inventor is Carlton Thomas.
When was US Patent D927,612 filed?
The application was filed on January 13, 2020 and the patent granted on August 10, 2021.
When does US Patent D927,612 expire?
The nominal expiration date is August 10, 2036. 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees.
Who was the patent attorney for US Patent D927,612?
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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