What does US Design Patent D1,017,644 protect?

It protects the ornamental appearance — the visual design — of the air pump as depicted in the seven drawing sheets filed under Application No. 29/839,335. It does not cover the functional mechanism, only the ornamental design.

How long is US Design Patent D1,017,644 valid?

The patent term is 15 years from the grant date of March 12, 2024, making it valid until approximately March 12, 2039. No maintenance fees are required for US design patents.

Who is the inventor on Patent D1,017,644?

The inventor and applicant is Keqing Guo of Shenzhen, China. The patent was examined by Primary Examiner Calvin E Vansant and Assistant Examiner Eidiol Ghigliotty Torres at the USPTO.

Does this US design patent provide protection outside the United States?

No. US Design Patent D1,017,644 S grants exclusive rights only within the United States of America. Separate design registrations are required in other markets such as China, the European Union, or other jurisdictions.

US Design Patent D1,017,644 – Ornamental Design for Air Pump by ETENWOLF (Keqing Guo)

Document Overview

Document Overview This article covers a United States Design Patent issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The patent protects the ornamental appearance of an air pump article of manufacture. The Director of the USPTO confirmed that all legal requirements have been…

Document type: Certification Report
Prepared by: Alex Newman
Published: July 22, 2026
Last reviewed: July 22, 2026
Topics: Compliance & Certification

Document Overview

This article covers a United States Design Patent issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The patent protects the ornamental appearance of an air pump article of manufacture. The Director of the USPTO confirmed that all legal requirements have been satisfied and formally granted the exclusive design rights under U.S. patent law.

Field	Detail
Document Type	United States Design Patent Certificate
Issuing Authority	United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
Patent Number	US D1,017,644 S
Date of Patent	March 12, 2024
Application Number	29/839,335
Filing Date	May 20, 2022
Form Reference	PTO-379C (Rev 09/17)

Product Information

The patented design covers the ornamental appearance of an air pump — a portable inflation tool used for inflating tires, sports equipment, inflatables, and similar items. The applicant and inventor is Keqing Guo, based in Shenzhen, China. ETENWOLF’s air pump products reflect this registered industrial design.

Field	Detail
Design Title	Air Pump
Applicant	Keqing Guo, Shenzhen, CN
Inventor	Keqing Guo, Shenzhen, CN
Patent Term	15 Years from date of grant (March 12, 2024)
LOC (14) Class	15-02
U.S. Classification (USPC)	D15/7
Drawing Sheets	7 sheets, 1 claim

Key Details

The granted design patent encompasses seven drawing sheets that document every orthographic perspective of the air pump’s ornamental appearance. Broken lines within the drawings denote structural portions of the product that are not part of the claimed design — only the solid-line elements constitute the protected ornamental design.

Drawing Views Included

Figure	View Description
FIG. 1	Front perspective view showing the new design
FIG. 2	Front view
FIG. 3	Rear view
FIG. 4	Right side view
FIG. 5	Left side view
FIG. 6	Bottom view
FIG. 7	Top view

Classification Search Fields

Classification System	Codes
USPC	D13/107, 116, 112, 113, 103, 184, 199; D15/7, 9
CPC	F04B 39/12; H02J 7/00; H02J 7/02; H02J 7/022; H02J 7/025; H02J 7/0042; H02J 7/0044; H02J 7/0045; H02J 7/0013; H02J 7/0003; H02J 7/0034; H02J 7/0027; H02J 7/04; Y02E 60/10; Y02E 60/13

Examiner Information

Role	Name
Primary Examiner	Calvin E Vansant
Assistant Examiner	Eidiol Ghigliotty Torres

Standards & Compliance

This design patent was examined and granted under the laws and regulations of the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The following legal frameworks and patent term provisions apply.

Provision	Detail
Governing Law	Title 35, United States Code (35 U.S.C.)
Patent Term (filed on or after May 13, 2015)	15 years from date of grant
Patent Term (filed before May 13, 2015)	14 years from date of grant
Disclaimer Provision	35 U.S.C. 253
Maintenance Fees	No maintenance fees required for design patents
Form Reference	PTO-379C (Rev 09/17)

Because this application (Appl. No.: 29/839,335) was filed on May 20, 2022 — after May 13, 2015 — the 15-year term applies, making this patent valid through approximately March 12, 2039, subject to any applicable disclaimer under 35 U.S.C. 253.

Validity & Certification Body

Field	Detail
Issuing Authority	United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
Patent Number	US D1,017,644 S
Grant Date	March 12, 2024
Validity Period	15 years from March 12, 2024 (until approximately March 12, 2039)
Applicant / Rights Holder	Keqing Guo, Shenzhen, China
Rights Granted	Exclusive right to exclude others from making, using, offering for sale, selling, or importing the design in the United States of America

Frequently Asked Questions

What does US Design Patent D1,017,644 protect?: It protects the ornamental appearance — the visual design — of the air pump as depicted in the seven drawing sheets. It does not protect the functional mechanism of the pump, only how it looks. Any party making, selling, importing, or offering for sale a product with a substantially similar ornamental design in the US without authorization would be infringing this patent.
How long is US Design Patent D1,017,644 valid?: Because the application (No. 29/839,335) was filed on May 20, 2022 — after May 13, 2015 — the patent term is 15 years from the grant date of March 12, 2024, meaning it remains in force until approximately March 12, 2039. No maintenance fees are required to keep a US design patent in force.
Who is the inventor and applicant on this patent?: The inventor and applicant is Keqing Guo of Shenzhen, China. ETENWOLF’s air pump products are developed and manufactured based on this registered industrial design.
Does this patent cover markets outside the United States?: No. A US design patent grants rights exclusively within the United States of America, including the right to exclude importation. Separate design patent or registered design applications would be required in other jurisdictions (e.g., China, EU, or other countries) to obtain equivalent protection outside the US.