Term ends Mar 19, 2033 · High confidence
Held by APS Tech LLC
Filed Jul 15, 2013 as application 29/460,812 · Granted Mar 19, 2019
Base term, 14 years from grant
Today
2019
2033
Clock starts
Mar 19, 2019
Mar 19, 2019
Term ends
Mar 19, 2033
Mar 19, 2033
base term
Updated Nov 14, 2026 · includes USPTO assignment & status data published Nov 14, 2026 and grant & fee data published Nov 10, 2026 (weekly) · how we know
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Term adjustment
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14 years from grant
Base term
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| Base term, 14 years from grant | Granted Mar 19, 2019 | Mar 19, 2033 | 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 | Mar 19, 2033 | High confidence |
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| US D843,381 | this patent Mar 2033 | Mar 2033 |
| US 11,078,772 | In force Jul 2033 | Jul 2033 |
| US D928,195 | In force Aug 2036 | Aug 2036 |
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Assignments
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| Recorded | Assignor | Assignee | Conveyance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 16, 2014 Reel 31987, frame 248 | Wassell, Mark Ellsworth; Popeszku, Rudolph | APS Technology, Inc. | Assignment of Assignor's Interest |
| Oct 10, 2017 Reel 44169, frame 53 | APS Technology, Inc.; APS Industries, Inc.; Apst International, Inc. | Balance Point Capital Partners III, LP | Security Interest |
| Feb 7, 2019 Reel 48375, frame 848 | APS Technology, Inc.; APS Industries, Inc.; Apst International, Inc. | Keybank National Association | Security Interest |
| Feb 7, 2019 Reel 49856, frame 434 | APS Technology, Inc.; APS Industries, Inc.; Apst International, Inc. | Balance Point Capital Partners III, LP | Amended and Restated Intellectual Property Security Agreement |
| Jan 17, 2024 Reel 66341, frame 846 | APS Technology LLC | Balance Point Capital Partners III, LP, as Agent | Security Interest |
| Feb 1, 2024 Reel 66405, frame 762 | Keybank National Association | APS Technology Inc.; APS Industries Inc.; Apst International Inc. | Release of Security Interest |
| Feb 1, 2024 reel/frame not recorded | Keybank National Association | APS Technology Inc. | Release of Security Interest |
| Feb 1, 2024 reel/frame not recorded | Keybank National Association | APS Industries Inc. | Release of Security Interest |
| Feb 1, 2024 reel/frame not recorded | Keybank National Association | Apst International Inc. | Release of Security Interest |
| Oct 7, 2025 Reel 73016, frame 572 | APS Technology LLC | APS Tech LLC | Assignment of Assignor's Interest |
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