Patents Issued in August 11, 1998
  • Paper clip with V shaped end
    Patent number: D396885
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1998
    Inventor: Jenq-Pyng Shyu
  • Pencil sharpener and cap
    Patent number: D396886
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1998
    Inventors: Joseph de Melo, Albert M. Greenhouse
  • Hand held electronic game housing
    Patent number: D396887
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1998
    Assignees: Kabushiki Kaisha Bandai, Kabushiki Kaisha Wiz
    Inventor: Akihiro Yokoi
  • Game machine
    Patent number: D396888
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1998
    Assignee: Konami Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Ryoji Hayashi
  • Computer game
    Patent number: D396889
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1998
    Inventor: Lee Smith
  • Toy lantern
    Patent number: D396891
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1998
    Assignee: Chit Hing Metal & Plastic Mfg., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chan Lam
  • Golf ball
    Patent number: D396892
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1998
    Assignee: Bridgestone Sports Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Atuki Kasasima
  • Golf ball
    Patent number: D396893
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1998
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventor: Richard R. Sanchez
  • Golf ball
    Patent number: D396894
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1998
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventor: Richard R. Sanchez
  • Pool cue shaper
    Patent number: D396895
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1998
    Inventor: James W. Berry
  • Golf club head
    Patent number: D396896
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1998
    Inventor: Kurt L. Casteel
  • Swim fin
    Patent number: D396897
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1998
    Inventor: Robert B. Evans
  • Simulation game machine
    Patent number: D396898
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1998
    Assignee: Sega Enterprises, Ltd.
    Inventor: Kimio Tsuda
  • Joystick
    Patent number: D396899
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1998
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Steven T. Kaneko, Jonathan A. Hayes, Christopher Alviar
  • Toy off-road vehicle
    Patent number: D396900
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1998
    Assignee: Today's Kids, Inc.
    Inventors: Jay M. Bro, James D. Amburgey, David A. Bradshaw, Herbert C. Weiland
  • Paving element
    Patent number: D396901
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1998
    Assignee: F. von Langsdorff Licensing Limited
    Inventor: Harald von Langsdorff
  • Vacuum cleaner headlight cap assembly
    Patent number: D396902
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1998
    Assignee: The Scott Fetzer Company
    Inventors: Thomas J. Fedorka, Denis Sankovic, Joseph S. Gardner, Kenneth R. Parker
  • Laundry detergent dispenser
    Patent number: D396903
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1998
    Inventor: Shiow Jiuan Freida Leu
  • Laundry detergent dispenser
    Patent number: D396904
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1998
    Inventor: Shiow Jiuan Freida Leu
  • Outer body for an upright extractor base unit
    Patent number: D396905
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1998
    Assignee: The Hoover Company
    Inventor: Sidney H. Bradd
  • Screen cleaning head
    Patent number: D396906
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1998
    Inventor: Thomas W. Medici
  • Ornamental sink spray sponge attachment
    Patent number: D396907
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1998
    Inventor: Robert M. Donnelly
  • Housing for cleaning implement
    Patent number: D396908
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1998
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Timothy J. Beechuk, Aram J. Irwin, Steven M. Schennum, James W. Settelmayer, Jr.
  • Golf shoe cleaner
    Patent number: D396909
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1998
    Inventor: James R. Carter
  • Scraper hand tool
    Patent number: D396910
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1998
    Assignee: Warner Manufacturing Corporationa
    Inventor: David R. Henke
  • Liquid applicator body
    Patent number: D396911
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1998
    Assignee: Medi-Flex Hospital Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Lesley M. DeHavilland
  • Bucket mounted tool carrier
    Patent number: D396912
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1998
    Assignee: Fiskars Inc.
    Inventors: Paul R. Maire, David P. Fierek
  • Drain board
    Patent number: D396913
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1998
    Inventor: Paul Forbrich
  • Mop bucket
    Patent number: D396914
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1998
    Inventors: Robert A. Pepper, Michael P. Isihos
  • Flatiron shield
    Patent number: D396915
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1998
    Assignee: Media Response Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Kevin P. McIntyre
  • Wastebasket and recycling bin
    Patent number: D396916
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1998
    Assignee: Kooler Kraft International Corp.
    Inventor: Steven J. Ochs, Sr.
  • Garbage bag support
    Patent number: D396917
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1998
    Inventor: Morris McCray, Jr.
  • Platform truck
    Patent number: D396918
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1998
    Assignee: Rubbermaid Commercial Products Inc.
    Inventors: Gary D. Golichowski, Donald C. Presnell
  • Combination golf buggy/bag
    Patent number: D396919
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1998
    Assignee: Unique Product & Design Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Dennis William Henderson
  • Creeper
    Patent number: D396920
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1998
    Assignee: Whiteside Mfg. Co.
    Inventors: Kirt E. Whiteside, Terry L. Whiteside, Robert E. Studer, Keith R. Studer
  • Cargo container cart
    Patent number: D396921
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1998
    Inventor: Peter T. Agtuca
  • Cargo container cart
    Patent number: D396922
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1998
    Inventor: Peter T. Agtuca
  • Cleaning caddy cart
    Patent number: D396923
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1998
    Inventor: E. Brooks Moore
  • Shotgun, fishing rod and golf utility cart
    Patent number: D396924
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1998
    Inventor: John Cardenas
  • Handle for a cart
    Patent number: D396925
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1998
    Assignee: The Vollrath Company, L.L.C.
    Inventors: William I. Kessler, Robert E. Moran, Jr.
  • Jack-stand
    Patent number: D396926
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1998
    Inventors: Victor H. Underhill, Allison Gordon
  • Portable electric vehicle jack
    Patent number: D396927
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1998
    Inventors: Ciro Tersigni, Carla Tersigni
  • Fork lift
    Patent number: D396928
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1998
    Assignee: Samsung Heavy Industries Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chul Hwan Hahn, Jae Min Kim, Taek Woo Lee
  • Cross
    Patent number: D396929
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1998
    Inventor: Troy Daniel Vinson
  • Tomb and Christian cross
    Patent number: D396930
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1998
    Inventor: Keith Wayne Snipes, Jr.
  • Automated cashier machine
    Patent number: D396931
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1998
    Inventor: Rock Kwok-Tai Ng
  • Peripheral cabinet for NCR 587X terminals
    Patent number: D396932
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1998
    Assignee: NCR Corporation
    Inventor: Timothy P. Johnson
  • Baby bottle bank
    Patent number: D396933
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1998
    Inventor: Lilborn J. Boggs
  • Miniature bank
    Patent number: D396934
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1998
    Inventor: Denis Brunet
  • Miniature rose plant named `Meidrepil`
    Patent number: PP10543
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of rose plant of the miniature class is provided which abundantly forms attractive small double yellow blossoms. A hanging growth habit is exhibited that renders the plant well suited for growing outdoors in a hanging basket. The plant propagates well from cuttings. The blossoms possess a slight fragrance, and the dark green foliage is semi-glossy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1998
    Assignee: CP (Delaware), Inc.
    Inventor: Alain A. Meilland