Patents Issued in April 24, 2001
  • Lice comb
    Patent number: D441136
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Assignee: Health Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventor: Glenn A. Leman
  • Hot curling brush
    Patent number: D441137
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Assignee: U.S. Philips Corporation
    Inventor: Jamie Craig McCurrach
  • Clipless hair roller
    Patent number: D441138
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Assignee: Remington Corporation, LLC
    Inventors: Gregg A. Micinilio, Michael W. Young
  • Hand dryer
    Patent number: D441139
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Inventor: Per Højsted Hansen
  • Device to support and to swivel small bottles, especially nail varnish bottles
    Patent number: D441140
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Inventors: Victoria Orth, Karl-Heinz Orth
  • Toothpick brush
    Patent number: D441141
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Inventor: Zamir P. Shalita
  • Dental floss dispenser and applicator
    Patent number: D441142
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Inventor: Michael A. Doyscher
  • Dental floss case
    Patent number: D441143
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Assignee: John O. Butler Company
    Inventors: Christopher J. Stvartak, Jannette B. Sinsakul, Steven P. Finnerty
  • Container for cosmetic products
    Patent number: D441144
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Assignee: Brivaplast, S.r.l.
    Inventor: Stefano Vanoncini
  • Vertical dial stick case
    Patent number: D441145
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Inventor: Charles Chang
  • Dog bed
    Patent number: D441146
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Inventor: Patricia Kyle Passmore
  • Bird cage top
    Patent number: D441147
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Inventor: Candy Huang
  • Bird feeder
    Patent number: D441148
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Inventors: Catherine E. Bruni, Pasquale V. Bruni
  • Dishwasher split control console
    Patent number: D441149
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Frederick N. Bournay, Jr., Daniel Perez, Thomas G. Pavlak
  • Dishwasher split control console
    Patent number: D441150
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Frederick N. Bournay, Jr., Gregg M. Davis, Tracy A. Parsons, Steve L. Paletti, John C. Ickes
  • Hand held vacuum
    Patent number: D441151
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Assignee: Black & Decker, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark Stratford
  • Hand held vacuum
    Patent number: D441152
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Assignee: Black & Decker, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark Stratford
  • Lint filter
    Patent number: D441153
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Assignee: Equator Corporation
    Inventor: James J. Costello
  • Vacuum cleaner handle
    Patent number: D441154
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Assignee: Bissell Homecare, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth L. Roberts, Anthony L. Monetta, Kenneth J. Orr
  • Filter for vacuum cleaner
    Patent number: D441155
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Assignee: Royal Appliance Mfg. Co.
    Inventors: Charles J. Thur, Mark E. Cipolla
  • Scraper
    Patent number: D441156
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Assignee: Aharon Zegman Ltd.
    Inventor: Amir Zegman
  • Laundry iron soleplate
    Patent number: D441157
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Assignee: Calor S.A.
    Inventor: Dick Powell
  • Steam iron plate
    Patent number: D441158
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Assignee: Rowenta-Werke GmbH
    Inventors: Franz Alban Stützer, Klaus Försterling
  • Stand up dustpan
    Patent number: D441159
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Assignee: Milla Company INC
    Inventor: Robert A. Cann
  • Garbage can
    Patent number: D441160
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Inventor: Tsong-Yow Lin
  • Tool caddy
    Patent number: D441161
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Inventor: Thomas H. Shetterly
  • Handle for a golf pull-cart
    Patent number: D441162
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Assignee: L.A. Product Design, L.L.C.
    Inventors: James E. Grove, Andy Siew Fun Vong
  • Seat lift
    Patent number: D441163
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Assignee: Bev Euroaid AB
    Inventor: Sven Johansson
  • Crane mountable on vehicle
    Patent number: D441164
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Assignee: Furukawa Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Toshihiko Suzuki
  • Winch adapter platform
    Patent number: D441165
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Inventor: Richard H. Savitski
  • Pallet for holding insulation installment equipment
    Patent number: D441166
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Assignee: Supreme Insulation, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth R. Bowman, Peter V. Kane, David J. Lichius, Sr.
  • Embossment pattern for absorbent paper products
    Patent number: D441167
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Assignee: Fort James France
    Inventors: Pierre Graff, Jean-Bernard Kuehn, Carol Lefebvre Du Grosriez
  • Paper coffin
    Patent number: D441168
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Inventor: Michael Ling
  • Cremation urn
    Patent number: D441169
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Inventor: Gaétan Brault
  • Container to safekeep goods
    Patent number: D441170
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Assignee: zBox Company
    Inventors: Mark J. Ciesko, Dominic M. D'Andrea
  • Race car mailbox
    Patent number: D441171
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Inventor: Manuel W. Vergakis
  • Beverage can coin sorter bank
    Patent number: D441172
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Assignee: Etna Products Co., Inc
    Inventor: Jeffrey Snyder
  • Hybrid tea rose plant named ‘JACbitou’
    Patent number: PP11838
    Abstract: A hybrid tea rose plant having dark green, glossy disease-resistant foliage on a vigorous, upright but compact plant having large, yellow and pink blend fragrant flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Assignee: Jackson & Perkins Wholesale, Inc.
    Inventor: Keith W. Zary
  • Floribunda rose plant named ‘JACamque’
    Patent number: PP11839
    Abstract: A floribunda rose plant having a compact plant habit; dark green, glossy, disease-resistant foliage; abundant amber flowers; good clustering ability; and rapid rebloom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Assignee: Jackson & Perkins Wholesale, Inc.
    Inventor: Keith W. Zary
  • Hybrid ash tree named ‘Northern Treasure’
    Patent number: PP11840
    Abstract: A new and distinct Fraxinus nigra Marsh.×Fraxinus mandshurica Rupr. hybrid ash cultivar is provided which exhibits a vigorous growth habit. An attractive upright tree form with an acute branching character is exhibited. Shiny yellow-green compound leaves are formed. The flowers are perfect, seed production is low, and no production of viable seeds has been observed to date. The tree hardiness is excellent. The new cultivar is particularly well suited for the lining of streets and boulevards.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Assignee: Her Majesty the Queen in right of Canada, as represented by the Minister of Agriculture
    Inventors: Campbell G. Davidson, Wilbert G. Ronald
  • Floribunda rose plant named ‘JACtasy’
    Patent number: PP11841
    Abstract: Floribunda rose plant having a strong upright growth, long stems, excellent clustering ability, resistance to powdery mildew and long vase life.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Assignee: Jackson & Perkins Wholesale, Inc.
    Inventor: Keith W. Zary
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Yoerica’
    Patent number: PP11842
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Yoerica’, characterized by its uniformly mounded plant habit; decorative-type inflorescences that are about 5.7 cm in diameter; attractive bright yellow ray florets; and numerous inflorescences per plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: Leon Glicenstein
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Yobrigitte’
    Patent number: PP11843
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Yobrigitte’, characterized by its uniformly mounded and relatively compact plant habit; glossy dark green foliage; decorative-type inflorescences that are about 5.3 cm in diameter; attractive creamy white to white ray florets; and numerous inflorescences per plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: Leon Glicenstein
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Yopam’
    Patent number: PP11844
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Yopam’, characterized by its uniformly mounded and dense plant habit; decorative-type inflorescences that are about 6.4 cm in diameter attractice purple ray florets; and numerous inflorescences per plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: Leon Glicenstein
  • Carnation plant named ‘CFPC Harmony’
    Patent number: PP11845
    Abstract: A new variety of carnation plant producing white flowers with pink markings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Assignee: California Florida Plant Co LP
    Inventor: Walter H. Jessel, Jr.
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Yocheryl’
    Patent number: PP11846
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Yocheryl’, characterized by its uniformly mounded plant habit; glossy dark green foliage; decorative-type inflorescences that are about 4.3 cm in diameter; attractive lavender ray florets; and numerous inflorescences per plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: Leon Glicenstein
  • Double impatiens plant named ‘Balfieorce’
    Patent number: PP11847
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Double Impatiens plant named ‘Balfieorce’, characterized by its numerous fully double orange-colored flowers; upright and mounded plant habit; and freely basal-branching habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Assignee: Ball FloraPlant, a division of Ball Horticultural Company
    Inventor: Ellen F. Leue
  • Metasequoia glyptostroboides plant named ‘Golden Dawn’
    Patent number: PP11848
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Metasequoia glyptostroboides plant characterized by the globose shape, slow rate of growth, golden yellow color and stable dwarf characteristic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Inventor: Kenneth W. Murray
  • Shrub rose plant named ‘JACsuyel’
    Patent number: PP11849
    Abstract: A shrub rose plant characterized by its vigorous, upright growth with fairly small, healthy, dark green foliage; its large clusters of bright copper yellow flowers and ability to root from softwood and hardwood cuttings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Assignee: Jackson & Perkins Wholesale, Inc.
    Inventor: Keith W. Zary
  • Refining process and apparatus
    Patent number: RE37142
    Abstract: A process of producing high octane alcohols includes the steps of preparing a first mixture of substantially ethanol and butane or natural gasoline, the mixture having a certain temperature and a certain pressure, adjusting the certain pressure of the mixture to a magnitude within the range of 10 to 50 pounds per square inch, adjusting the temperature of the mixture to a magnitude within the range of 100 to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, adjusting the pressure of the mixture to a pressure within the range of 500 to 1000 pounds per square inch, catalyzing the mixture with a platinum catalyst, lowering the temperature of the mixture to a magnitude within a range of 90 to 190 degrees Fahrenheit, and separating out liquid product and gas from the mixture. Then a second mixture of said liquid product and methanol is prepared and the process steps are repeated on this second mixture to produce a second product plus gas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Assignee: Millennium Fuels USA LLC
    Inventors: David R. Jarvis, Ewert J. A. Wilson