Collateral for a security interest recorded Dec 5, 2016 (MB Financial Bank, N.A.).
Term ends Nov 12, 2027 · High confidence
Held by Homtex, Inc.
Filed Jan 31, 2012 as application 29/412,138 · Granted Nov 12, 2013
Base term, 14 years from grant
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2013
2027
Clock starts
Nov 12, 2013
Nov 12, 2013
Term ends
Nov 12, 2027
Nov 12, 2027
base term
Updated Nov 15, 2026 · includes USPTO assignment & status data published Nov 15, 2026 and grant & fee data published Nov 10, 2026 (weekly) · how we know
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14 years from grant
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| Base term, 14 years from grant | Granted Nov 12, 2013 | Nov 12, 2027 | 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 |
| Computed term end | The steps above, in order | Nov 12, 2027 | High confidence |
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| US D693,141 | this patent Nov 2027 | Nov 2027 |
| US D726,450 | In force Apr 2029 | Apr 2029 |
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| Recorded | Assignor | Assignee | Conveyance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2012 Reel 27986, frame 392 | Wootten, Gerald E., JR. | Homtex, Inc. | Assignment of Assignor's Interest |
| Dec 5, 2016 Reel 40818, frame 937 | Homtex, Inc. | Mb Financial Bank, N.a. | Security Interest |
| Aug 15, 2022 Reel 60806, frame 925 | Fifth Third Bank N.A. SBM MB Financial Bank N.A. | Homtex, Inc. | Release of Security Interest |
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