Earth Day 2018

Copyright © Françoise Herrmann

Happy Earth Day 2018!

References
EPA - Climate change indicators: Glaciers
https://www.epa.gov/climate-indicators/climate-change-indicators-glaciers
EPA: Climate Change indicators: Snow and ice
https://www.epa.gov/climate-indicators/snow-ice 
EPA - The Consequences of a Warming Arctic
https://www.epa.gov/f-gas-partnership-programs/consequences-warming-arctic
EPA - Consequences of Global Warming: Sea Level Rise
https://www.epa.gov/cre/sea-level-rise
NSIDC - National Snow and Ice Data Center
https://nsidc.org/glims/glaciermelt

Oh, patents! More Playmobil® Klickies

Copyright © Françoise Herrmann

Below, a hyperlinked list of a more patented Playmobil® Klickies. These are all active and recent US design patents. 

• USD771757, titled Toy figure (ice hockey player)
• USD769380, titled Toy figure (ice hockey goalie)
• USD756467, titled Toy figure (Roman soldier)
• USD755311, titled Toy figure (basic adult female)
• USD754803, titled Toy figure (17th-century soldier)
• USD753243, titled Toy figure (basic adult female)
• USD753242, titled Toy figure (fairie)
• USD753241, titled Toy figure (basic male child)
• USD753240, titled Toy figure (adult male with tie and smooth hair)

Included below, two ice hockey patent figure drawings, extracted respectively from USD771757 and USD769380 on the above list,  together with one marketed ice hockey playing Klicky , and the NHL® Dallas Stars™ goalie Klicky, each corresponding to the patented designs. 

       
As a reminder: “a utility patent” protects the way an article is used and works (35 U.S.C. 101), while a “design patent” protects the way an article looks (35 U.S.C. 171) [MPEP Chapt. 1502.01; [R-07.2015]].

References

MPEP – Chapt. 1502-01 – Distinction between design and utility patent

https://www.uspto.gov/web/offices/pac/mpep/s1502.html

PlayModb – The unofficial database for Playmobil® toys

http://playmodb.org/
Playmobil® USA
http://www.playmobil.us/

KlickyPedia: The Definitive Playmobil® Pedia

https://www.klickypedia.com/

Oh, patents! Playmobil®'s Klicky

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Klicky is 3 inches tall, has a big smile and no nose!  Klicky bends and has hands that are designed to grip with wrists that rotate Klicky was created by Hans Beck, a German cabinetmaker-turned-toy-designer, for what became the Playmobil® sets in the early 1970s. 

Since the original Klicky, hundreds of different Klikies have been designed and produced: medieval knights, gods, Vikings, witches, goblins, Pharoes, fairies, pirates, construction workers, doctors, nurses, Santa Claus, explorers, teachers, pilots, policemen and policewomen, pop stars, zookeepers, circus acrobats and lion tamers -- in hundreds of Playmobil® sets.

Klicky is patented. One of the orginal and expired 1970s Klicky patents, CA40866S titled Toy human figure, is a Canadian Design patent. The three patent figure drawings are included below, together with the image of vintage 1970s Klicky cowboys.

If you have a kid brother or sister, a niece or nephew, kids or grandkids of your own, and would like to explore the world of Klickies and Playmobil® sets, visit Playmodb – The Unofficial Database for Playmobil® toys, or KilickyPedia: The Definitive Playmobil® Pedia. KlickyPedia is a multilingual site, in Spanish, French, German and English.

References

KilickyPedia: The Definitive Playmobil® Pedia
https://www.klickypedia.com/
PlayModb – The Unofficial Database for Playmobil® toys
http://playmodb.org/

Oh, patents! The latest Balenciaga tote

Copyright © Françoise Herrmann


The latest, Urban Guerrilla, Graffiti Love, Balenciaga Tote is patented. The US design patent USD801682, titled Handbag was awarded to Isabelle Guichot, former Balenciaga CEO, on November 7, 2017.

As a reminder, the difference between a US design patent and a US utility patent is the following:

“a “utility patent” protects the way an article is used and works (35 U.S.C. 101), while a "design patent" protects the way an article looks (35 U.S.C. 171)” (USPTO)

Patent Figure drawings 2 and 6 are included below, respectively showing a front and top view of the handbag, together with an image of the marketed tote. 

Note:  Just FYI, Balenciaga is a luxury Spanish basque fashion design house, founded in Spain; in 1919, by Cristóbal Balenciaga. 

References

Balenciaga 

https://www.balenciaga.com/us
Herrmann, F. (Oct. 17, 2017) Oh, patents! Balenciaga Bazar totes
http://patentsonthesolesofyourshoes.blogspot.com/2017/10/balenciaga-bazar-totes.html
Herrmann, F. (Oc.t 16, 2017) Balenciaga's Ikea-inspired tote
http://patentsonthesolesofyourshoes.blogspot.com/2017/10/balenciagas-ikea-inspired-big-blue-tote.html
MPEP – Chapt. 1502-01 – Distinction between design and utility patent
https://www.uspto.gov/web/offices/pac/mpep/s1502.html

Oh, patents! Vera Wang Love collection jewelry

Copyright © Françoise Herrman

The Vera Wang Love Collection includes a pair of patented flower earrings. The US design patent USD537751S1 titled Flower earing set was awarded for this piece.

As a reminder a US design patent is different from a US utility patent, in that:

 “a “utility patent” protects the way an article is used and works (35 U.S.C. 101), while a "design patent" protects the way an article looks (35 U.S.C. 171)” (USPTO)

The patent figure drawing, together with a picture of the marketed piece are included below.

USD537751S1

                                                        

References

Vera Wang (web site)
https://www.verawang.com/

MPEP – Chapt. 1502-01 – Distinction between design and utility patent

https://www.uspto.gov/web/offices/pac/mpep/s1502.html

Oh, patents! Carolina Herrera (2) Perfume bottle for men

Copyright © Françoise Herrmann

The square perfume bottle for the Carolina Herrera Men's 212 perfume line is also patented. The Carolina Herrera Men's 212 perfume line bottle was awarded US design patent USD644108S1, titled Perfume bottle.

As a reminder a US design patent is different from a US utility patent, in that:

 “a “utility patent” protects the way an article is used and works (35 U.S.C. 101), while a "design patent" protects the way an article looks (35 U.S.C. 171)” (USPTO)

The patent drawings (figures 1 & 5) of the square Carolina Herrera men's perfume bottle are included below, together with marketed embodiments of the Men's 212 Carolina Herrera line of perfume. In particular, the silver, gold, black and glass embodiments of the Carolina Herrera Men's 212 VIP perfume bottles are included. 

References

Carolina Herrera

https://www.carolinaherrera.com/

MPEP – Chapt. 1502-01 – Distinction between design and utility patent

https://www.uspto.gov/web/offices/pac/mpep/s1502.html

Oh, patents! Carolina Herrera (1) Perfume bottle for women

Copyright © Françoise Herrmann

The stunning capsule-shaped 212 Carolina Herrera perfume line is conditioned in a patented perfume bottle. The 212 Carolina Herrera perfume bottle, for women, was awarded the US design patent USD721283 (S) titled Perfume bottle.

As a reminder a US design patent is different from a US utility patent, in that:

 “a “utility patent” protects the way an article is used and works (35 U.S.C. 101), while a "design patent" protects the way an article looks (35 U.S.C. 171)” (USPTO)

The patent drawings Fig. 1 & 2 of the perfume bottle are included below, together with marketed embodiments of the bottle in the 212 Carolina Herrera line of perfume. In particular, the following 212 Carolina Herrera lines are included: 212 NYC, 212 VIP in silver and gold, 212 VIP Rosé, 212 Sexy, 201 POP, 212 Surf and 212 Glam.

References
Carolina Herrera
https://www.carolinaherrera.com/

MPEP – Chapt. 1502-01 – Distinction between design and utility patent

https://www.uspto.gov/web/offices/pac/mpep/s1502.html