Extensions

The analysis below is based on the provided patent text and general knowledge of patent law. To provide the most accurate and up-to-date information on patent term adjustments (PTA), patent term extensions (PTE), and the exact projected expiration date, a direct search of the USPTO's Patent Center or Public Pair system for US patent 10852002 would typically be required. However, based on the provided text, I can infer some information.

Patent Term Adjustments (PTA)

Patent Term Adjustment (PTA) is granted to compensate patent applicants for certain delays incurred by the USPTO during the patent examination process. This can extend the patent's term beyond the typical 20 years from its earliest filing date. The official Google Patents page for US10852002 states "Active, expires 2036-05-23" and also "Adjusted expiration 2036-05-23". This indicates that PTA was indeed granted, extending the patent's term. The extent of this adjustment is not explicitly stated in days within the provided text, but the adjusted expiration date reflects it.

Patent Term Extensions (PTE)

Patent Term Extensions (PTE) are distinct from PTA and are typically granted for patents covering pharmaceutical products, medical devices, or food/color additives to compensate for time lost during regulatory review by agencies like the FDA. The invention of US10852002 is a "Multi-zone food holding bin," which does not fall into these categories. Therefore, it is highly unlikely that this patent would be eligible for a Patent Term Extension (PTE). The provided text does not mention any PTE for US10852002.

Continuation Applications

A continuation application is a subsequent application that claims the same invention as a prior non-provisional application and is filed before the original application becomes abandoned or patented. It relies on the same disclosure as the parent application but can include new or revised claims, often used to broaden or narrow the claim scope.

The Google Patents page for US10852002 explicitly states:

• "This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/984,760, filed May 21, 2018, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/134,380, filed Apr. 20, 2016, which is incorporated herein by reference in their entirety and made a part hereof."

This indicates that US10852002 (Application No. US16/403,349, filed May 3, 2019) is a continuation of at least two earlier applications:

1. US patent application Ser. No. 15/984,760, filed May 21, 2018.
2. US patent application Ser. No. 15/134,380, filed April 20, 2016.

The earliest priority date for US10852002 is April 20, 2016. [cite: The full patent text of US10852002 lists a priority date of 2016-04-20.]

Divisional Applications

A divisional application is a new patent application that claims an invention disclosed in an earlier "parent" application but was not claimed or elected for examination in that parent. Divisionals are often filed in response to a USPTO restriction requirement, where an examiner determines the parent application claims multiple independent and distinct inventions.

The provided patent text does not explicitly mention any divisional applications for US10852002.

Related Family Members

The "Related Parent Applications" section of the Google Patents page lists:

• US15/984,760, titled "Multi-zone food holding bin," with a priority date of 2016-04-20 and filing date of 2018-05-21. This is identified as a "Continuation" of an earlier application.
• US15/134,380, titled "Multi-zone food holding bin," with a priority date of 2016-04-20 and filing date of 2016-04-20. This is an application claiming priority that led to US9976750B1.

The "Related Child Applications" section lists:

• US17/089,072, titled "Multi-zone food holding bin," with a priority date of 2016-04-20 and filing date of 2020-11-04. This is identified as a "Continuation" and led to US11771264B1.

The "Applications Claiming Priority" section lists:

• US15/134,380 (US9976750B1), priority date 2016-04-20, filing date 2016-04-20.
• US15/984,760 (US10512363B2), priority date 2016-04-20, filing date 2018-05-21.
• US16/403,349 (US10852002B1), priority date 2016-04-20, filing date 2019-05-03.

The "Priority Applications" section lists:

• US16/403,349 (US10852002B1), priority date 2016-04-20, filing date 2019-05-03.
• US17/089,072 (US11771264B1), priority date 2016-04-20, filing date 2020-11-04.

These indicate that US10852002 is part of a patent family stemming from the initial priority application Ser. No. 15/134,380, filed April 20, 2016. The family includes at least two continuation applications (US15/984,760 and US16/403,349 leading to US10852002) and one child continuation application (US17/089,072).

Projected Expiration Date

The term of a U.S. utility patent generally expires 20 years from its earliest effective filing date, subject to any Patent Term Adjustments (PTA) or Patent Term Extensions (PTE).

For US10852002, the earliest priority date is April 20, 2016. [cite: The full patent text of US10852002 lists a priority date of 2016-04-20.]
The standard 20-year term from this date would be April 20, 2036.

However, the Google Patents page explicitly states the "Adjusted expiration" date as 2036-05-23. This date already incorporates any Patent Term Adjustment (PTA) granted by the USPTO. [cite: The full patent text shows "Adjusted expiration 2036-05-23".]

Therefore, the projected expiration date for US Patent 10852002 is May 23, 2036.