Methods and Systems for Ensuring Printer Looses Ability to Print Security Patterns if Disconnected from Approved System
US 10,007,794 Lapsed on the fee recordLapsed Jun 26, 2026 on the fee record · High confidence
20-year base term ends Feb 20, 2034
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Feb 20, 2014
Jun 26, 2026
Jun 26, 2018
Feb 20, 2034
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| Base term, 20 years from filing | Clock starts Feb 20, 2014, when this application, 14/185,378, was filed | Feb 20, 2034 | High confidence |
| Continuity chain | Every parent in the chain resolved | no change | High confidence |
| Patent term adjustment | None on file | no change | High confidence |
| Terminal disclaimer cap | None on record | no cap applied | High confidence |
| Patent term extension | None on file | no change | High confidence |
| Fee events | 1 of 3 maintenance fees paid | lapsed Jun 26, 2026 | High confidence |
| Computed term end | The steps above, in order | Jun 26, 2026 | High confidence |
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