Extensions

To determine the patent term adjustments (PTA), patent term extensions (PTE), continuation applications, divisional applications, related family members, and the projected expiration date for US patent 10294649, I will rely on the provided patent text and the search results.

Patent Term Adjustments (PTA)

The Google Patents record for US10294649 does not explicitly state the amount of Patent Term Adjustment granted. However, the patent was filed on June 29, 2018, and issued on May 21, 2019. This means the total pendency was less than three years (36 months), which is a key timeframe for B-delay PTA considerations. A-delays relate to the USPTO not issuing a first office action or notice of allowance within 14 months of filing, or responding to applicant replies within four months. C-delays relate to interferences, secrecy orders, or successful appeals. Without the full prosecution history, the exact PTA cannot be determined from the provided information. The USPTO does not calculate expiration dates for patents, but provides a calculator for estimation.

Patent Term Extensions (PTE)

Patent Term Extensions (PTE) are typically available for patents claiming products (like human and veterinary pharmaceuticals, food/color additives, and medical devices) that require regulatory approval from agencies such as the FDA prior to commercial sale or use. The purpose is to restore a portion of the patent term lost during this regulatory review period. Since US10294649 relates to a "urinal anti-splash device," it does not appear to fall within the categories of products eligible for PTE, as it is not a regulated drug, food additive, or medical device requiring premarket government approval. Therefore, it is highly unlikely that US10294649 has received or is eligible for PTE.

Continuation and Divisional Applications

The patent text for US10294649 explicitly states that it is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 15/342,543, filed Nov. 3, 2016, which corresponds to US10036154B2. [cite: US10294649B2]

• Continuation Applications:

  • US10294649B2 is a continuation of US15/342,543 (US10036154B2), filed November 3, 2016. [cite: US10294649B2]
  • The patent also lists US10988918B2 as claiming priority to US16/418,373, which in turn claims priority to US16/023,862 (US10294649B2). It is titled "Urinal screen having foldable portions" and was filed May 21, 2019, from the original priority date of November 3, 2016. [cite: US10294649B2]
  • US11505935B2 also claims priority to US17/240,612, from the original priority date of November 3, 2016. It is titled "Urinal screen having foldable portions" and was filed April 26, 2021. [cite: US10294649B2]

• Divisional Applications:

  • A divisional application arises from a restriction requirement by the USPTO, where an applicant can pursue other inventions in a separate application while retaining the benefit of the original filing date. The provided patent text does not explicitly mention any divisional applications for US10294649.

Related Family Members

The patent text identifies the following related applications:

• Parent Application (cited as "Priority to"):

  • US15/342,543 (US10036154B2) - "Urinal anti-splash device", filed November 3, 2016. US10294649 is a continuation of this application. [cite: US10294649B2]

• Child Applications (cited as "Priority to" or "Applications Claiming Priority"):

  • US16/418,373 (US10988918B2) - "Urinal screen having foldable portions", filed May 21, 2019. [cite: US10294649B2]
  • US17/240,612 (US11505935B2) - "Urinal screen having foldable portions", filed April 26, 2021. [cite: US10294649B2]

Projected Expiration Date

Utility patents generally expire 20 years from their earliest claimed non-provisional filing date. US10294649 claims priority to US15/342,543, which has a priority date of November 3, 2016. [cite: US10294649B2]

Therefore, without any Patent Term Adjustment (PTA) or Patent Term Extension (PTE), the statutory expiration date would be 20 years from the priority date of November 3, 2016.

Projected Expiration Date: November 3, 2036. [cite: US10294649B2]

The Google Patents record confirms this, listing "2036-11-03 Anticipated expiration" under Legal Status. [cite: US10294649B2]