Collateral for a security interest recorded Aug 7, 2026 (Bank of Montreal).
Term ends Aug 11, 2029 · High confidence
Held by Hgci, Inc.
Filed Dec 30, 2013 as application 29/478,005 · Granted Aug 11, 2015
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2015
2029
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Aug 11, 2015
Aug 11, 2015
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Aug 11, 2029
Aug 11, 2029
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| Base term, 14 years from grant | Granted Aug 11, 2015 | Aug 11, 2029 | 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 | Aug 11, 2029 | High confidence |
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| US D698,986 | In force Feb 2028 | Feb 2028 |
| US D736,450 | this patent Aug 2029 | Aug 2029 |
| US D751,247 | In force Mar 2031 | Mar 2031 |
| US D750,316 | In force Feb 2031 | Feb 2031 |
| US D775,760 | In force Jan 2032 | Jan 2032 |
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| Recorded | Assignor | Assignee | Conveyance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2014 Reel 33475, frame 324 | Reynolds, Christopher | IP Holdings LLC | Assignment of Assignor's Interest |
| May 21, 2018 Reel 46198, frame 778 | Reynolds, Christopher | IP Holdings, LLC | Corrective Assignment to Correct the Missing Comma in Assignee Name Previously Recorded on Reel 033475 Frame 0324. Assignor(S) Hereby Confirms the Assignment. |
| Jun 19, 2018 Reel 46392, frame 64 | IP Holdings, LLC | Hgci, Inc. | Assignment of Assignor's Interest |
| Oct 27, 2023 Reel 65381, frame 668 | Hgci, Inc. | JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent | Security Interest |
| Mar 25, 2026 Reel 75225, frame 389 | Hgci, Inc. | Hgci LLC | Change of Name |
| Apr 8, 2026 Reel 75365, frame 632 | JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent | Hgci LLC | Release of Security Interest in Patents |
| Aug 7, 2026 Reel 76153, frame 133 | Hgci LLC | Bank of Montreal | Security Interest |
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