Collateral for a security interest recorded Aug 7, 2026 (Bank of Montreal).
Term ends May 9, 2032 · High confidence
Held by Hgci LLC
Filed Sep 21, 2016 as application 29/578,431 · Granted May 9, 2017
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2017
2032
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May 9, 2017
May 9, 2017
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May 9, 2032
May 9, 2032
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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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| Base term, 15 years from grant | Granted May 9, 2017 | May 9, 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 |
| Computed term end | The steps above, in order | May 9, 2032 | High confidence |
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| US 9,335,038 | In force Mar 2033 | Mar 2033 |
| US D770,079 | In force Oct 2030 | Oct 2030 |
| US 10,473,317 | In force Mar 2033 | Mar 2033 |
| US D786,490 | this patent May 2032 | May 2032 |
| US D802,830 | In force Nov 2032 | Nov 2032 |
| US D826,468 | In force Aug 2033 | Aug 2033 |
| US 10,955,127 | In force Jun 2032 | Jun 2032 |
| US 11,877,551 | In force Jun 2032 | Jun 2032 |
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| Recorded | Assignor | Assignee | Conveyance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2017 Reel 42090, frame 111 | Stanely, John | IP Holdings, LLC | Assignment of Assignor's Interest |
| May 17, 2017 Reel 42485, frame 323 | Stanley, John | IP Holdings, LLC | Corrective Assignment to Correct the Spelling of Assignor's Name to John Stanley Previously Recorded on Reel 042090 Frame 0111. 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 406 | 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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