Magnetically Enhanced High Density Plasma-Chemical Vapor Deposition Plasma Source for Depositing Diamond and Diamond-Like Films
US 10,227,692 In forceTerm ends Sep 9, 2036 · Low confidence
20-year base term ends Sep 9, 2036
Sep 9, 2016
Sep 9, 2036
Mar 12, 2019
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| Step | Input | Date after this step | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base term, 20 years from filing | Clock starts Sep 9, 2016, when the earliest non-provisional application in its chain was filed (this one was filed Mar 9, 2018); a parent in its chain could not be resolved (the next row) | Sep 9, 2036 | High confidence |
| Continuity chain | A parent in the chain could not be resolved | dated from this application's own claim | Medium confidence |
| Patent term adjustment | None on file | no change | High confidence |
| Terminal disclaimer cap | Disclaimer resolved from the filed document (refs US 10,227,691) | resolves to Sep 9, 2036, no earlier than this term, so no change | Medium confidence |
| Patent term extension | None on file | no change | High confidence |
| Fee events | 1 of 3 maintenance fees paid | In force | High confidence |
| Computed term end | The steps above, in order | Sep 9, 2036 | Low confidence |
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