Method and System for Reducing Peak Load Charge on Utility Bill Using Target Peak Load and Countermeasures
US 8,774,976 Lapsed on the fee recordLapsed Jul 8, 2022 on the fee record · High confidence
20-year base term ends May 31, 2032
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May 31, 2012
Jul 8, 2022
Jul 8, 2014
May 31, 2032
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| Base term, 20 years from filing | Clock starts May 31, 2012, when this application, 13/484,518, was filed | May 31, 2032 | 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 Jul 8, 2022 | High confidence |
| Computed term end | The steps above, in order | Jul 8, 2022 | High confidence |
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