What this patent covers
A design patent for the ornamental appearance of an animal trap, shown in perspective from two angles together with elevation views from all four sides and plan views.
US D964,501 is a design patent titled “Animal trap”, invented by Daniil Daniil.
The application was filed on February 3, 2022 and granted on September 20, 2022, 7 months later. The specification refers to 9 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 | February 3, 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Patent granted | September 20, 2022 | 7 months in prosecution at the U.S. Patent Office |
| Design term expires (nominal) | September 20, 2037 | 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees. |
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Bibliographic details
| Patent number | US D964,501 |
|---|---|
| Title | Animal trap |
| Inventors | Daniil Daniil |
| Assignee | Individual |
| Filing date | February 3, 2022 |
| Grant date | September 20, 2022 |
| 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 D964,501 for reference. Open a section to read it.
Claims
Claims ( 1 )
CLAIM
The ornamental design for an animal trap, as shown.
Description
FIG. 1 is a top and side perspective view of the animal trap;
FIG. 2 is a top and opposite side perspective view thereof;
FIG. 3 is a front elevation view thereof;
FIG. 4 is a rear elevation view thereof;
FIG. 5 is a right side elevation view thereof;
FIG. 6 is a left side elevation view thereof;
FIG. 7 is a top plan view thereof;
FIG. 8 is a bottom plan view thereof; and,
FIG. 9 is a top and side perspective thereof, shown in a different position.
The broken line showing of portions of the animal trap is included for the purpose of illustrating only and forms no part of the claimed design.
US D964,501: questions and answers
What is US Patent D964,501 about?
US D964,501, “Animal trap”, is a design patent granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office on September 20, 2022.
Who invented US Patent D964,501?
The named inventor is Daniil Daniil.
When was US Patent D964,501 filed?
The application was filed on February 3, 2022 and the patent granted on September 20, 2022.
When does US Patent D964,501 expire?
The nominal expiration date is September 20, 2037. 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees.
Who was the patent attorney for US Patent D964,501?
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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