Non-volatile memory storage device and controller therefor
US 7,317,632 Term endedTerm ended Mar 8, 2026 · From the USPTO record
20-year base term ended Jan 30, 2026
Jan 30, 2006
Mar 8, 2026
Jan 8, 2008
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| Step | Input | Date after this step | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base term, 20 years from filing | Clock starts Jan 30, 2006, when this application, 11/341,682, was filed | Jan 30, 2026 | High confidence |
| Continuity chain | Every parent in the chain resolved | no change | High confidence |
| Patent term adjustment | +37 days, USPTO patent term adjustment record | Mar 8, 2026 | 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 | 3 of 3 maintenance fees paid | term ended | High confidence |
| Computed term end | The steps above, in order | Mar 8, 2026 | From the USPTO record |
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