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Is a desk organizer patented?
Short answer: specific designs of a desk organizer have been patented many times, but "a desk organizer" as a general idea is not what is protected. What matters is the exact combination of features in your version.
What our index shows
- 84 US and WO patent publications since 2000 have a title matching “desk organizercaddytidy” or a close variant (our index of 9.7 million patent families; one publication per family).
- Among the 27 best keyword matches we examined, 3 were published in 2020 or later, and the earliest was published in 2001.
- Most frequent assignees in those matches: CUSTOM PLASTICS INC (2), LAMPS PLUS INC (1), ABDULLAH ADEL M A (1), SAVRYHA VITALII (1).
- Most common patent classes (CPC subclasses): B43M (16), A47B (9), B43K (5), F21V (4).
Counts come from keyword matching on titles and abstracts, so they are indicative, not a legal count. Some matches are different products that share a word.
14 real patent publications related to a desk organizer
- Flexible desk organizer US-10842264-B1 2020 · SAVRYHA VITALII
A modular desk organizer which includes a flexible base including which includes a plurality of engagement segment, each including a first engagement mechanism, and a plurality of connecting segments. Each pair of adjacent ones of…
View on Google Patents - Desk Organizer US-2017049200-A1 2017 · UNITED COMB & NOVELTY CORP
A one-piece, unitary desk organizer with one or more relatively deep cups that are constructed and arranged to hold relatively long and thin items such as pens, pencils and scissors, and a cell phone/smartphone-receiving receptacl…
View on Google Patents - Desk organizer and multi-compartment storage unit US-9039226-B2 2015 · ABDULLAH ADEL M A
An annular shaped two tier desk organizer and multi-compartment storage unit or device. The organizer/storage unit includes a base assembly having a central vertical axis, a stationary lower member and a rotatable upper member sup…
View on Google Patents - Lamp with desk organizer and electronics stand US-8899797-B2 2014 · SCHAAK LEE
A desk lamp includes an organizer for desktop items and stand for electronic devices. The lamp has a support with a surface for receiving an organizer. The organizer has at least one or more cavities. The walls of one or more adja…
View on Google Patents - Cardboard desk organizer US-8777096-B1 2014 · RODNEY SANDRA BRIAN
A foldable cardboard desk organizer made of corrugated cardboard for use in standard elementary school desks. The desk organizer includes a base to which are attached a front wall, a back wall and two side walls. The walls are for…
View on Google Patents - Desk organizer device US-8220645-B2 2012 · ROBINSON HENRY
A desk organizer device having a housing member disposed on a substantially hollow base member having open front and back ends. A plurality of compartments disposed on and within the housing member for storing a plurality of items…
View on Google Patents - Desk organizer US-2009019742-A1 2009 · STOLSVIG STEEN
The present application regards a holder for example for filing of paper. The holder includes a bottom plate on which it is assembled a central rotating supporting plate. In the central of the two plates a vertical shaft is mounte…
View on Google Patents - Modular desk organizer US-2008110840-A1 2008 · IGNITE USA LLC
The present invention generally provides a customizable modular organizer. The modular organizer has a backing board and a plurality of substantially linear holders provided on the first side of the backing board. The holders are …
View on Google Patents - Rotatable desk organizer with lid US-2007056916-A1 2007 · MARANO ROSARIO
A rotatable desk organizer which features a plurality of horizontally-oriented slidable and removable shelves; specifically-shaped holders for particular individual office supplies or articles; a plurality of various-sized, remova…
View on Google Patents - Desk organizers US-2006196837-A1 2006 · DAO TOM H
Desk organizers are generally discussed herein with specific discussions extended to desk organizers having at least one cup holder. The organizers are configured to hold or store office-related products, such as paper clips, thum…
View on Google Patents - Desk organizer WO-02083429-A9 2004 · MORETTI EDUARDO
The invention refers to a desk organizer or container for office supplies, combining storage and dispensation of tape with storage of pens, paper clips and other office supplies all in one and the same container. The container com…
View on Google Patents - Fan assembly with desk organizer US-2003059307-A1 2003
An electric fan assembly 10 is disclosed. The assembly 10 comprises a base 16 having an open display area 36 between a front edge region 32 and a rear edge region 34 with the base having at least one compartment 38 a…
View on Google Patents - Desk organizer US-6591990-B2 2003 · THERMOS LLC
A highly functional desk organizer includes a base ( 10 ) with a bottom surface ( 12 ) and a top surface ( 16 ), ( 108 ) with a thickness that is relatively small in relation to the periphery of the base ( 10 ). An array of three …
View on Google Patents - Combination desk lamp, compact disc holder, beverage cup holder and desk organizer set US-6279753-B1 2001 · LAMPS PLUS INC
A combination desk lamp, compact disc holder, beverage cup holder and desk organizer set includes a hollow base for supporting a desk lighting fixture mounted to the top of the base, an upright compact disc (CD) holder which is gl…
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What this means for your idea
Because patents cover specific combinations of features, the useful question is not “has a desk organizer been patented?” but “has my combination of features been described before?” Tools and office products differ in grips, adjustment mechanisms, and how blades or bits are held and changed.
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First-look landscape. Not exhaustive. Not legal advice. This page lists keyword-matched publications from a limited database; it does not say whether any product is or isn't covered by a patent, whether a patent is still in force, or whether your idea is patentable. Consult a registered patent attorney or agent.