Fuel Vapor Treatment Apparatus, System Having the Same, Method for Operating the Same
US 7,383,826 In forceTerm ends Jan 23, 2027 · High confidence
20-year base term ends Dec 29, 2026
Dec 29, 2006
Jan 23, 2027
Jun 10, 2008
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| Step | Input | Date after this step | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base term, 20 years from filing | Clock starts Dec 29, 2006, when this application, 11/647,326, was filed | Dec 29, 2026 | High confidence |
| Continuity chain | Every parent in the chain resolved | no change | High confidence |
| Patent term adjustment | +25 days, USPTO patent term adjustment record | Jan 23, 2027 | 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 | Jan 23, 2027 | High confidence |
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