Light-Emitting Device And Method For Providing Phototherapy to The Brain
US 12,303,709 Term endedTerm ended Jul 15, 2026 · High confidence
20-year base term ended Mar 21, 2026
Mar 21, 2006
Jul 15, 2026
May 20, 2025
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| Step | Input | Date after this step | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base term, 20 years from filing | Clock starts Mar 21, 2006, when the earliest non-provisional application in its chain was filed (this one was filed Nov 22, 2021) | Mar 21, 2026 | High confidence |
| Continuity chain | Every parent in the chain resolved | no change | High confidence |
| Patent term adjustment | +358 days, USPTO patent term adjustment record | Mar 14, 2027 | High confidence |
| Terminal disclaimer cap | Disclaimer resolved from the filed document (refs US 11,179,572) | capped to Jul 15, 2026 | High confidence |
| Patent term extension | None on file | no change | High confidence |
| Fee events | No maintenance fee can end the term early | term ended | High confidence |
| Computed term end | The steps above, in order | Jul 15, 2026 | High confidence |
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