Patents Issued in January 2, 2001
  • Hand held percussive massager
    Patent number: D435913
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2001
    Assignee: Brookstone Company, Inc.
    Inventors: David Harris, Rudy Woodard
  • Resin building
    Patent number: D435914
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2001
    Inventor: Lance T. Hampel
  • Home exterior window shutter
    Patent number: D435915
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2001
    Inventor: William Jeffery Couey
  • Lattice panel with octagonal pattern modules
    Patent number: D435916
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2001
    Inventor: Marlan M. Lewis
  • Retaining wall block
    Patent number: D435917
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2001
    Inventor: Thomas S. Hammer
  • Window frame extrusion
    Patent number: D435918
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2001
    Assignee: Dayton Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan C. Hauberg, Philip G. Morton, Ricky Hoskins, David A. Stammen
  • Faucet
    Patent number: D435919
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2001
    Assignee: American Standard Inc.
    Inventor: Alberto Meda
  • Exit light bulb
    Patent number: D435920
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2001
    Assignee: ITC, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard J. Camarota, Richard Hartmann, Jr.
  • String of decorative lights
    Patent number: D435921
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2001
    Inventors: Jennifer A. Braley, John H. Braley
  • Multi purpose light
    Patent number: D435922
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2001
    Assignee: Favour Light Enterprises Ltd.
    Inventor: Shiu Shing
  • Outdoor lamp
    Patent number: D435923
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2001
    Assignee: Regent Lighting Corporation
    Inventors: Raymond J. Hiller, Michael Drake
  • Outdoor lamp
    Patent number: D435924
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2001
    Assignee: Regent Lighting Corporation
    Inventors: Raymond J. Hiller, Michael Drake
  • Lamp cover
    Patent number: D435925
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2001
    Assignee: Regent Lighting Corp.
    Inventors: Raymond J. Hiller, Michael Drake
  • Support frame of a table lamp
    Patent number: D435926
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2001
    Assignee: Huanglsite Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Huang Huo-Tu
  • Self-contained solar powered lighting unit
    Patent number: D435927
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2001
    Assignee: Solar Outdoor Lighting, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard W. Sonnenfeldt
  • State-shaped lamp
    Patent number: D435928
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2001
    Inventors: Thomas F. Towler, Dan F. Towler
  • Combination halogen torchiere floor lamp and compact-disc storage rack
    Patent number: D435929
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2001
    Inventor: John Yeh
  • Lamp with timer
    Patent number: D435930
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2001
    Inventor: Bobbie Mae Mason
  • Halogen torchiere floor lamp
    Patent number: D435931
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2001
    Inventor: John Yeh
  • Lamp cover
    Patent number: D435932
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2001
    Assignee: Regent Lighting Corporation
    Inventors: Raymond J. Hiller, Michael Drake
  • Lighter
    Patent number: D435933
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2001
    Inventor: Peter Chen
  • Hair dressing cutting tool
    Patent number: D435934
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2001
    Inventor: Paul Anthony Dare
  • Razor blade holder
    Patent number: D435935
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2001
    Inventors: John R. Nobile, Russell Pribanic
  • Clipper lid
    Patent number: D435936
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2001
    Assignee: Wahl Clipper Corporation
    Inventors: Jason Long, Duke Larsen
  • Foot spa
    Patent number: D435937
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2001
    Assignee: Aproman, Inc.
    Inventors: Chan Oh Back, Ho Koo Joung, Young Taik Kim
  • Stand for a hair trimmer
    Patent number: D435938
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2001
    Assignee: Wahl Clipper Corporation
    Inventor: Christine Marie Bushman
  • Finger ring cosmetic container having a heart shaped receptacle
    Patent number: D435939
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2001
    Assignee: HCT Limited
    Inventors: James Thorpe, Rebecca Louise Goswell
  • Hair adornment
    Patent number: D435940
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2001
    Inventor: Stacey Eve Sartena
  • Computer wristband
    Patent number: D435941
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2001
    Inventors: Barry J. Tishler, Marco Cordova, Jr.
  • Decorative base for a fishbowl
    Patent number: D435942
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2001
    Assignee: Imagine Gold, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Harding W. Willinger
  • Pet bed
    Patent number: D435943
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2001
    Inventor: Greg W. Dixson
  • Drain cleaner strip
    Patent number: D435944
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2001
    Inventor: Eugene H. Luoma
  • Vacuum cleaner
    Patent number: D435945
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2001
    Assignee: Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kenji Ikeno, Kazuhiko Nakano, Tetsuro Wada, Masaharu Katayama
  • Washing machine lint catcher
    Patent number: D435946
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2001
    Inventor: Roberta Buenik
  • Handle for floor care apparatus
    Patent number: D435947
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2001
    Assignee: Oreck Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Chris M. Paterson, Javier Verdura
  • Narrow spaces duster
    Patent number: D435948
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2001
    Inventor: Beverly Long
  • Mop head
    Patent number: D435949
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2001
    Assignee: Foamex L.P.
    Inventor: Denys Denney
  • Electric iron
    Patent number: D435950
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2001
    Assignee: U.S. Philips Corporation
    Inventor: Tah Ching Yang
  • Trash can
    Patent number: D435951
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2001
    Assignee: Seville Classics, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Darren Saravis
  • Funnel for directing concrete into a sonotube
    Patent number: D435952
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2001
    Inventor: Joseph M. Burke
  • Transformer pallet having quadruple entry fork slots
    Patent number: D435953
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2001
    Assignee: Shan Industries, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Robert J. Lux, Jr.
  • Molded casket dish
    Patent number: D435954
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2001
    Assignee: Batesville Services, Inc.
    Inventor: John P. Biondo
  • Anthurium plant ‘A4’
    Patent number: PP11728
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Anthurium is provided. It is a medium to large size plant, suitable for production in 15 cm to 25 cm pots from a single tissue culture produced microcutting with vigorous growth, early and abundant branching, early, year — round and abundant flowering. Striking, bright red, very glossy spathes are carried on strong peduncles slightly above foliage and sharply contrast with light colored spadixes and with dark green, thick leaves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2001
    Assignee: Oglesby Plants International, Inc.
    Inventor: Marian W. Osiecki
  • Spathiphyllum plant named ‘Nurit’
    Patent number: PP11729
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Spathiphyllum plant named ‘Nurit’, characterized by its very compact plant habit; moderate vigor; dark green, shiny leaves that are held horizontal to the petiole; dense and bushy appearance; white spathes that are positioned above the foliage on strong and erect peduncles; long-lasting spathes; and resistance to pathogens common to Spathiphyllum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2001
    Assignee: Milestone Agriculture, Inc.
    Inventor: Issachar Ben-Zur
  • Shrub rose plant named ‘Morden Snowbeauty’
    Patent number: PP11730
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of shrub rose plant is provided which forms in clusters attractive semi-double somewhat flattened white blossoms. An open and semi-erect growth habit of excellent form is exhibited. The foliage is glossy dark green and contrasts nicely with the white blossoms. The plant propagates well by the use of softwood cuttings and possesses good winter hardiness. Petaloid stamens commonly are present. Excellent disease resistance particularly to blackspot its exhibited. It is particularly well suited for growing as an individual plant or as a mass planting to create ornamentation in the landscape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2001
    Assignee: Her Majesty the Queen in right of Canada, as represented by the Minister of Agriculture
    Inventors: Lynn M. Collicutt, Campbell G. Davidson
  • Hybrid tea rose plant named ‘Meirecrom’
    Patent number: PP11731
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Hybrid Tea rose plant is provided which forms attractive double blossoms that are tangerine in coloration and are borne on very long thick stems. Such blossoms possess no fragrance. The plant exhibits an erect growth habit, dark green and semi-glossy foliage, and good disease resistance. The buds are large and well turbinated. The new variety is particularly well suited for producing cut flowers under greenhouse growing conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2001
    Assignee: CP (Delaware), Inc.
    Inventor: Alain A. Meilland
  • Variety of geranium plant named ‘Global Merlot’
    Patent number: PP11733
    Abstract: The claimed cultivar is characterized by a red purple double floret further characterized by a speckling of white on some of the florets over a medium green cascading mound. Compared to most ivy geraniums the claimed cultivar exhibits high temperature tolerance as well as quick rooting time and increased cutting production with better floret production.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2001
    Assignee: John Bodger and Sons Company
    Inventor: David Lemon
  • Anthurium plant named ‘Candy Love’
    Patent number: PP11734
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Anthurium plant named ‘Candy Love’, characterized by its upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; freely clumping, dense and bushy growth habit; durable dark green leaves that are ovate to lanceolate in shape; numerous inflorescences that are positioned upright and beyond the foliage on strong and erect scapes; durable, glossy light red spathes; year-round continuous flowering; and good post-production longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2001
    Assignee: Rijnplant
    Inventor: Leonardus van Rijn
  • High flow weld-in nozzle sleeve for rock bits
    Patent number: RE37006
    Abstract: A nozzle sleeve for the retention of replaceable fluid nozzles for rock bits is disclosed. The sleeve is secured within the body of the rock bit. A first upstream end of the sleeve communicates with a fluid plenum formed by the bit body. A second downstream end of this sleeve is adapted to receive the fluid nozzles. An elliptical fluid entrance is formed at the first upstream end of the nozzle sleeve. The elliptical fluid inlet formed by the sleeve serves to increase the flow of fluid to the nozzles, reduce turbulence of the fluid and substantially reduce the erosive effects associated with high fluid velocities and turbulent flow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2001
    Assignee: Smith International, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. Siracki, James L. Larsen
  • Device for aligning sheets with plural drive roller groups on a common shaft
    Patent number: RE37007
    Abstract: In a sheet feeding device, the local feed of the sheet is measured in the vicinity of respective drive rollers by means of respective sensors for the purpose of aligning rectangular sheets of a preselected set. On the basis of signals from the light sensors, a control device determines an optimum pair of rollers for aligning the sheet. The control device compares the signals of the two associated sensors and adjusts the local feed of the sheet in such a way that the two sensors establish the same local feed, before the sheet leaves one of the selected rollers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2001
    Assignee: Mars Incorporated
    Inventor: Andr{acute over (e)} Gerlier