Collateral for a security interest recorded Nov 15, 2017 (Credit Suisse AG, Cayman Islands Branch).
Term ends Sep 20, 2030 · High confidence
Held by Tekni-Plex, Inc.
Filed Mar 31, 2015 as application 29/522,474 · Granted Sep 20, 2016
Base term, 14 years from grant
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2016
2030
Clock starts
Sep 20, 2016
Sep 20, 2016
Term ends
Sep 20, 2030
Sep 20, 2030
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 Sep 20, 2016 | Sep 20, 2030 | 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 | Sep 20, 2030 | High confidence |
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| US D766,663 | this patent Sep 2030 | Sep 2030 |
| US D826,644 | In force no later than Aug 2033 | no later than Aug 2033 |
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| Recorded | Assignor | Assignee | Conveyance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2015 Reel 35354, frame 369 | Hoffman, Darren; Bergeron, Mark A | Tekni-Plex, Inc. | Assignment of Assignor's Interest |
| Jun 2, 2015 Reel 35813, frame 164 | Tekni-Plex, Inc. | Credit Suisse AG, Cayman Islands Branch, as Collateral Agent | First Lien Patent Security Agreement |
| Jun 2, 2015 Reel 35814, frame 314 | Tekni-Plex, Inc. | Bank of America, N.A., as Collateral Agent | Abl Patent Security Agreement |
| Jun 2, 2015 Reel 35814, frame 362 | Tekni-Plex, Inc. | Credit Suisse AG, Cayman Islands Branch, as Collateral Agent | Second Lien Patent Security Agreement |
| Oct 18, 2017 Reel 44225, frame 79 | Bank Of America, N.a. | Tekni-Plex, Inc.; Natvar Holdings, LLC; Plastic Specialties and Technologies, Inc.; Tri-Seal Holdings, Inc. | Release of Security Interest |
| Oct 18, 2017 Reel 44342, frame 928 | Credit Suisse AG, Cayman Islands Branch | Tekni-Plex, Inc.; Natvar Holdings, LLC; Plastic Specialties and Technologies, Inc.; Tri-Seal Holdings, Inc. | Release of Security Interest |
| Oct 18, 2017 reel/frame not recorded | Bank Of America, N.a. | Tekni-Plex, Inc. | Release of Security Interest |
| Oct 18, 2017 reel/frame not recorded | Bank Of America, N.a. | Natvar Holdings, LLC | Release of Security Interest |
| Oct 18, 2017 reel/frame not recorded | Bank Of America, N.a. | Plastic Specialties and Technologies, Inc. | Release of Security Interest |
| Oct 18, 2017 reel/frame not recorded | Bank Of America, N.a. | Tri-Seal Holdings, Inc. | Release of Security Interest |
| Oct 18, 2017 reel/frame not recorded | Credit Suisse AG, Cayman Islands Branch | Tekni-Plex, Inc. | Release of Security Interest |
| Oct 18, 2017 reel/frame not recorded | Credit Suisse AG, Cayman Islands Branch | Natvar Holdings, LLC | Release of Security Interest |
| Oct 18, 2017 reel/frame not recorded | Credit Suisse AG, Cayman Islands Branch | Plastic Specialties and Technologies, Inc. | Release of Security Interest |
| Oct 18, 2017 reel/frame not recorded | Credit Suisse AG, Cayman Islands Branch | Tri-Seal Holdings, Inc. | Release of Security Interest |
| Nov 15, 2017 Reel 44763, frame 1 | Tekni-Plex, Inc.; Natvar Holdings, LLC; Plastic Specialties and Technologies, Inc.; Tri-Seal Holdings, Inc. | Credit Suisse AG, Cayman Islands Branch | Security Interest |
| Nov 15, 2017 Reel 44763, frame 339 | Tekni-Plex, Inc.; Natvar Holdings, LLC; Plastic Specialties and Technologies, Inc.; Tri-Seal Holdings, Inc. | Bmo Harris Bank, N.a. | Security Interest |
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