Collateral for a security interest recorded Dec 8, 2016 (Wells Fargo Bank, National Association).
Term ends Jul 8, 2028 · High confidence
Filed Oct 26, 2011 as application 29/404,852 · Granted Jul 8, 2014
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2014
2028
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Jul 8, 2014
Jul 8, 2014
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Jul 8, 2028
Jul 8, 2028
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14 years from grant
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| Base term, 14 years from grant | Granted Jul 8, 2014 | Jul 8, 2028 | 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 | Jul 8, 2028 | High confidence |
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| US D663,858 | Term ended Jul 2026 | Jul 2026 |
| US D671,657 | In force Nov 2026 | Nov 2026 |
| US D708,765 | this patent Jul 2028 | Jul 2028 |
| US D685,502 | In force Jul 2027 | Jul 2027 |
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| Recorded | Assignor | Assignee | Conveyance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2011 Reel 27138, frame 166 | Macdonald, Robert A. | Keystone Retaining Wall Systems, Inc. | Assignment of Assignor's Interest |
| Jun 18, 2013 Reel 30634, frame 40 | Keystone Retaining Wall Systems LLC; Contech Engineered Solutions LLC; Imbrium Systems LLC | Goldman Sachs Lending Partners LLC | Notice of Grant of Security Interest in Patents |
| May 21, 2014 Reel 32981, frame 870 | Keystone Retaining Wall Systems, Inc. | Keystone Retaining Wall Systems LLC | Certificate of Conversion |
| Nov 28, 2016 Reel 40692, frame 55 | Goldman Sachs Lending Partners, LLC | Keystone Retaining Wall Systems LLC | Release of Security Interest |
| Dec 8, 2016 Reel 40852, frame 143 | Keystone Retaining Wall Systems LLC | Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Agent | Security Interest |
| Feb 10, 2025 Reel 70170, frame 919 | Best Block, LLC; Contech Engineered Solutions LLC; Custom Building Products, LLC; Forterra Concrete Products, LLC; Forterra Pipe & Precast, LLC; Keystone Retaining Wall Systems LLC; Pavestone, LLC; The Quikrete Companies, LLC; United States Pipe and Foundry Company, LLC; Usp Holdings, LLC | U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association | Patent Security Agreement |
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