What this patent covers
A design patent for the ornamental appearance of a finger relief for a wire stand or roast rack, shown in perspective and elevation with two cutaway sectional views.
US D986,004 is a design patent titled “Finger relief for wire stand or roast rack”, invented by Robert J. Skvorecz.
The application was filed on June 24, 2021 and granted on May 16, 2023, 1 year, 10 months later. The specification refers to 7 drawing figures.
It is one of the patents our firm has obtained in the Design — Household & Kitchen 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 | June 24, 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Patent granted | May 16, 2023 | 1 year, 10 months in prosecution at the U.S. Patent Office |
| Design term expires (nominal) | May 16, 2038 | 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees. |
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Bibliographic details
| Patent number | US D986,004 |
|---|---|
| Title | Finger relief for wire stand or roast rack |
| Inventors | Robert J. Skvorecz |
| Assignee | Individual |
| Filing date | June 24, 2021 |
| Grant date | May 16, 2023 |
| Category | Design — Household & Kitchen |
| 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 D986,004 for reference. Open a section to read it.
Claims
Claims ( 1 )
CLAIM
The ornamental design for a finger relief for wire stand or roast rack, as shown and described.
Description
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of finger relief for wire stand or roast rack.
FIG. 2 is a side view thereof the reverse side being a mirror image thereof.
FIG. 3 is a front view thereof.
FIG. 4 is a top plan view thereof.
FIG. 5 is bottom plan view thereof.
FIG. 6 is a first cutaway view along section line 6 - 6 of FIG. 4 ; and,
FIG. 7 is a second cutaway view along section line 7 - 7 of FIG. 4 .
US D986,004: questions and answers
What is US Patent D986,004 about?
US D986,004, “Finger relief for wire stand or roast rack”, is a design patent granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office on May 16, 2023.
Who invented US Patent D986,004?
The named inventor is Robert J. Skvorecz.
When was US Patent D986,004 filed?
The application was filed on June 24, 2021 and the patent granted on May 16, 2023.
When does US Patent D986,004 expire?
The nominal expiration date is May 16, 2038. 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees.
Who was the patent attorney for US Patent D986,004?
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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- US 11,564,534 — Roasting/serving device with raised portion
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