Refrigerating cycle device capable of ensuring oil return
US 7,370,487 In forceTerm ends Nov 16, 2026 · From the USPTO record
20-year base term ended Jul 14, 2025
Jul 14, 2005
Nov 16, 2026
May 13, 2008
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| Step | Input | Date after this step | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base term, 20 years from filing | Clock starts Jul 14, 2005, when this application, 11/180,511, was filed | Jul 14, 2025 | High confidence |
| Continuity chain | Every parent in the chain resolved | no change | High confidence |
| Patent term adjustment | +490 days, USPTO patent term adjustment record | Nov 16, 2026 | High confidence |
| Terminal disclaimer cap | None on record | no cap applied | High confidence |
| Patent term extension | None on file | no change | High confidence |
| Fee events | 3 of 3 maintenance fees paid | In force | High confidence |
| Computed term end | The steps above, in order | Nov 16, 2026 | From the USPTO record |
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