Also listed on VC Brands, LLC, an earlier holder on the record. The recorded assignments below show how it moved.
Term ends Jan 28, 2035 · High confidence
Held by Visual Comfort LLC
Filed Oct 17, 2018 as application 29/666,996 · Granted Jan 28, 2020
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2020
2035
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Jan 28, 2020
Jan 28, 2020
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Jan 28, 2035
Jan 28, 2035
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15 years from grant
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| Base term, 15 years from grant | Granted Jan 28, 2020 | Jan 28, 2035 | 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 | Jan 28, 2035 | High confidence |
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| US 10,208,905 | In force Apr 2037 | Apr 2037 |
| US D874,052 | this patent Jan 2035 | Jan 2035 |
| US 10,760,749 | In force no later than Feb 2037 | no later than Feb 2037 |
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Assignments
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| Recorded | Assignor | Assignee | Conveyance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 17, 2019 Reel 48088, frame 963 | Lavin, Sean | Generation Brands LLC | Assignment of Assignor's Interest |
| May 17, 2021 Reel 56266, frame 543 | Generation Brands LLC | VC Brands, LLC | Change of Name |
| Jul 26, 2021 Reel 56973, frame 410 | Sea Gull Lighting Products LLC; VC Brands, LLC F/K/A Encompass Lighting Group; Tech Lighting L.L.C.; Visual Comfort & Co. | Deutsche Bank AG New York Branch, as Collateral Agent | Security Agreement (First Lien) |
| Jul 26, 2021 Reel 56973, frame 493 | Sea Gull Lighting Products LLC; VC Brands, LLC F/K/A Encompass Lighting Group; Tech Lighting L.L.C.; Visual Comfort & Co. | Deutsche Bank AG New York Branch, as Collateral Agent | Security Agreement (Second Lien) |
| Jul 26, 2021 Reel 57043, frame 955 | Sea Gull Lighting Products LLC; VC Brands, LLC F/K/A Encompass Lighting Group; Tech Lighting L.L.C.; Visual Comfort & Co. | Deutsche Bank AG New York Branch, as Collateral Agent | Security Agreement (ABL) |
| Apr 15, 2024 Reel 67103, frame 901 | Deutsche Bank AG New York Branch | Sea Gull Lighting Products LLC; VC Brands, LLC (FKA Encompass Lighting Group); Tech Lighting L.L.C.; Visual Comfort & Co. | Release (REEL 056973 / Frame 0493) |
| Apr 15, 2024 reel/frame not recorded | Deutsche Bank AG New York Branch | Sea Gull Lighting Products LLC | Release (REEL 056973 / Frame 0493) |
| Apr 15, 2024 reel/frame not recorded | Deutsche Bank AG New York Branch | VC Brands, LLC (FKA Encompass Lighting Group) | Release (REEL 056973 / Frame 0493) |
| Apr 15, 2024 reel/frame not recorded | Deutsche Bank AG New York Branch | Tech Lighting L.L.C. | Release (REEL 056973 / Frame 0493) |
| Apr 15, 2024 reel/frame not recorded | Deutsche Bank AG New York Branch | Visual Comfort & Co. | Release (REEL 056973 / Frame 0493) |
| Jun 18, 2026 Reel 75007, frame 227 | Visual Comfort of America LLLC | Visual Comfort LLC | Merger |
| Jul 23, 2026 Reel 76071, frame 364 | VC Brands, LLC | Visual Comfort LLC | Change of Name |
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