Patents Issued in January 13, 1998
  • Binaurals of a stethoscope
    Patent number: D389241
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1998
    Inventors: James A. Grasfield, David E. Winston, Peter R.H. Stark, Daniela Steinhubel
  • Combined laphroscopic tool holder and positioner
    Patent number: D389242
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1998
    Assignee: Flexbar Machine Corp.
    Inventors: John R. Bookwalter, David T. Adler
  • Filter
    Patent number: D389243
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1998
    Assignee: Nellcor Puritan Bennett Incorporated
    Inventors: Gregory R. Miller, Kyle Adriance, Stanley Philipak
  • Perforation pattern for a bandage backing
    Patent number: D389244
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1998
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Wayne K. Dunshee, Donald G. Peterson
  • Hydrotherapy jet
    Patent number: D389245
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1998
    Inventor: Robert Lopez
  • Outdoor information kiosk
    Patent number: D389246
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1998
    Assignee: NCR Corporation
    Inventor: Bruce A. Quinn
  • Replacement patio door
    Patent number: D389247
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1998
    Inventor: Kevin Norried
  • Tent
    Patent number: D389248
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1998
    Inventor: Todd Dalland
  • Window component extrusion 7045
    Patent number: D389249
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1998
    Assignee: Mikron Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Lorane Goss
  • Window component extrusion
    Patent number: D389250
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1998
    Assignee: CertainTeed Corporation
    Inventors: Jeffrey B. Hersh, Chandrahas Gandhi, Jerome C. Habeck
  • Winged concrete anchor
    Patent number: D389251
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1998
    Assignee: The Burke Group LLC
    Inventor: David L. Kelly
  • Traffic sign post slip splice connection base piece
    Patent number: D389252
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1998
    Assignee: The Texas A&M University System
    Inventors: Dean C. Alberson, D. Lance Bullard, Jr.
  • Traffic signpost slip splice connection base piece
    Patent number: D389253
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1998
    Assignee: The Texas A&M University System
    Inventors: Dean C. Alberson, D. Lance Bullard, Jr.
  • Skylight flashing
    Patent number: D389254
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1998
    Inventor: Dennis A. Grubb
  • Taillight for a bicycle
    Patent number: D389255
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1998
    Assignee: Cateye Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Toshiyuki Nagano
  • Exterior surface configuration of a motor vehicle rear light assembly
    Patent number: D389256
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1998
    Assignee: Mercedes-Benz AG
    Inventors: Bruno Sacco, Harald Leschke, Olivier Pierre Boulay, Anthony W. K. Lo
  • Gas powered lantern
    Patent number: D389257
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1998
    Inventors: Kenneth E. Eca, Sr., Larry F. Dugan
  • Solar powered flashlight
    Patent number: D389258
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1998
    Inventor: Joseph Reynolds
  • Display sign with clamp
    Patent number: D389259
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1998
    Assignee: Econoco Corporation
    Inventors: Bernard W. Tichy, Donald B. Tichy
  • Track light
    Patent number: D389260
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1998
    Assignee: Lightolier Division of The Genlyte Group Incorporated
    Inventors: Alejandro Mier-Langner, Anthony Donato, Horst Bernhart
  • Adjustable tracklight
    Patent number: D389261
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1998
    Inventor: Shan Chaing Lin
  • Luminaire
    Patent number: D389262
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1998
    Assignee: Kim Lighting, Inc.
    Inventor: Wayne W. Compton
  • Lamp with multiple light bulb sockets
    Patent number: D389263
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1998
    Inventor: Jui-Ming Kuo
  • Lighting fixture
    Patent number: D389264
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1998
    Assignee: Schonbek Worldwide Lighting, Inc.
    Inventors: Georg Bayer, Roslyn Yando, Andrew M. Schuyler
  • Lighting fixture
    Patent number: D389265
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1998
    Assignee: Sandy Littman, Inc.,
    Inventors: Sandra E. Littman, Kirina S. Kaufman
  • Outdoor fixture
    Patent number: D389266
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1998
    Assignee: The L.D. Kichler Co.
    Inventor: David H. Porter
  • Light fixture
    Patent number: D389267
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1998
    Inventors: Ronald E. Sutton, Nancy A. Sutton
  • Light fixture cowl
    Patent number: D389268
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1998
    Assignee: The L.D. Kichler Co.
    Inventor: Melissa S. Kay
  • Lamp housing for an outdoor light fixture
    Patent number: D389269
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1998
    Assignee: The L.D. Kichler Co.
    Inventor: David H. Porter
  • Wall mountable light shade
    Patent number: D389270
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1998
    Assignee: SPI Lighting, Inc.
    Inventor: Scott P. Malmsten
  • Hair teasing comb
    Patent number: D389271
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1998
    Inventor: Cezahir Celik
  • Disposable razor
    Patent number: D389272
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1998
    Assignee: Dorco Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Ki-Jae Ryu
  • Dry shaver
    Patent number: D389273
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1998
    Assignee: U.S. Philips Corporation
    Inventor: Martin Bone
  • Shaving unit without shaving heads
    Patent number: D389274
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1998
    Assignee: U.S. Philips Corporation
    Inventor: Martin Bone
  • Dry shaver
    Patent number: D389275
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1998
    Assignee: U.S. Philips Corporation
    Inventor: Martin Bone
  • Dry shaver
    Patent number: D389276
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1998
    Assignee: U.S. Philips Corporation
    Inventor: Martin Bone
  • Device for use in protecting freshly polished nails while drying
    Patent number: D389277
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1998
    Inventor: Phyllis May Barracks
  • Back brush
    Patent number: D389278
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1998
    Inventor: Casey Kelly, Jr.
  • Wood grain lipstick case
    Patent number: D389279
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 1992
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1998
    Assignee: Rexam Cosmetic Packaging Inc.
    Inventor: Kenneth F. Ryder
  • Helmet
    Patent number: D389280
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1998
    Assignee: Prowell Helmets Ltd.
    Inventor: Chang-Hsien Ho
  • Face shield
    Patent number: D389281
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1998
    Inventor: Joyce A. Viesta
  • Finger guard
    Patent number: D389282
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1998
    Inventors: Bonnie J. Dyke, Howard M. Dyke
  • Hockey goalie's catch glove
    Patent number: D389283
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1998
    Assignee: Mike Vaughn Custom Sports
    Inventor: Edward Michael Goldsmith
  • Filter for a vacuum cleaner
    Patent number: D389284
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1998
    Assignee: Aktiebolaget Electrolux
    Inventor: Goran Gudmundsson
  • Hybrid tea rose plant variety named `Wekblusi`
    Patent number: PP10188
    Abstract: A new variety of Hybrid Tea rose plant suitable for garden decoration, having flowers of silvery lavender coloration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1998
    Assignee: Weeks Wholesale Fose Grower, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas F. Carruth
  • Hybrid tea rose plant named `Olijzouc`
    Patent number: PP10189
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Hybrid Tea rose plant is provided which abundantly forms attractive double Currant Red blossoms having very strong petals. Such blossoms are long-lasting on the plant or when cut and placed in a vase and exhibit good petal-drop characeristics. The plant exhibits long very erect stems and forms attractive deep green foliage. The new variety is particularly well suited for cut flower production under greenhouse growing conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1998
    Assignee: Olij Rosen-B.V.
    Inventor: Huibert W. Olij
  • Peach tree `Snow Jewel`
    Patent number: PP10190
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach, Prunus persica, tree with the following unique combination of desirable features:1. Heavy and regular production of large, white flesh, clingstone fruit.2. Fruit with a mild, sweet, subacid flavor with excellent eating quality.3. Fruit with firm white flesh, good handling and shipping qualities.4. An attractive fruit with a white ground color nearly overspread with a red blush.5. Large tree size with vigorous, upright growth.6. Relatively uniform ripening of fruit throughout the tree.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1998
    Inventors: Chris Floyd Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Gary Neil Zaiger, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Strawberry plant called `MNUS 210`
    Patent number: PP10191
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of June-bearing strawberry plant named MNUS 210 combines the characteristics of late season fruit ripening, large fruit size, resistance to red stele root rot and common foliar diseases, tolerance to black root rot, and adaptability to various climates typical of the midwestern United States. MNUS 210 yields strawberries characterized by a flavor that is balanced between sweetness and acidity, a glossy appearance with a smooth texture, and a firm flesh.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1998
    Assignee: Regents of the University of Minnesota
    Inventors: James J. Luby, David K. Wildung, Gene J. Galletta
  • Brachycome plant named `Billabong Bright Eyes`
    Patent number: PP10192
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Brachycome multifida named `Billabong Bright Eyes`, characterized by its low-growing and spreading plant habit; fast crop time; freely branching plant habit; numerous inflorescences with purple ray florets and bright yellow disc florets; and long, erect peduncles that hold inflorescences above the foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1998
    Assignee: Koala Blooms Pty. Ltd.
    Inventor: Margaret McAllister
  • Bracteantha bracteata plant named `Gold `N` Bronze`
    Patent number: PP10193
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Bracteantha bracteata named `Gold `N` Bronze`, characterized by its rounded plant form; fast crop time; freely branching plant habit; narrow leaves; numerous medium-sized inflorescences; ray florets that are initially golden yellow and become bronze orange with development giving a gold and bronze bicolor appearance to the inflorescence; numerous ray florets; and long, erect peduncles that hold inflorescences above the foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1998
    Assignee: Koala Blooms Pty. Ltd.
    Inventors: Winston Rodger Elliot, Gwendoline Margaret Elliot