Patents Issued in May 21, 2013
  • Wall guard
    Patent number: D683076
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: American Dryer, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael E. Robert
  • Visor interface
    Patent number: D683077
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Mine Safety Appliances Company
    Inventors: Robert Klotz, Rebecca Kreke, Mark Hall
  • Visor
    Patent number: D683078
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Mine Safety Appliances Company
    Inventors: Robert Klotz, Rebecca Kreke, Mark Hall
  • Helmet liner
    Patent number: D683079
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Intellectual Property Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Joshua Schmidt, Ron Szalkowski, Morgan McLennan
  • Combined animal enclosure and foam habitat
    Patent number: D683080
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Inventor: Edward G. Snow
  • Birdhouse
    Patent number: D683081
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Inventor: James A. Schatz
  • Horse bit
    Patent number: D683082
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Iqonic Pty. Ltd.
    Inventor: Brian Jenkins
  • Animal garment
    Patent number: D683083
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Thundershirt, LLC
    Inventor: Philip J. Blizzard
  • Hoof boot
    Patent number: D683084
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Inventor: Kirt Lander
  • Animal collar
    Patent number: D683085
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Inventor: Christine S. Parker
  • Whistle cleaning device
    Patent number: D683086
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Inventor: Stanley Quinn Wormely
  • Combination bussing and washing tray
    Patent number: D683087
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: B.I.E.J.C. Holding, LLC
    Inventor: Edgardo Clores
  • Electric washing machine
    Patent number: D683088
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Wookjun Chung, Kyungah Lee, Jeaseok Seong, Yoonsang Kim, Yeji Um
  • Low profile upright vacuum cleaner
    Patent number: D683089
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Oreck Holdings LLC
    Inventor: Christopher M. Paterson
  • Vacuum cleaner
    Patent number: D683090
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Shop Vac Corporation
    Inventors: John Griffin, Robert L. Crevling, Jr., Craig A. Seasholtz
  • Vacuum cleaner
    Patent number: D683091
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Shop Vac Corporation
    Inventors: John Griffin, Robert L. Crevling, Jr., Craig A. Seasholtz
  • Drum for washing machine
    Patent number: D683092
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: An Taewan, Kim Youngjae
  • Vacuum cleaner
    Patent number: D683093
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Kyung Tae Kim
  • Wringer
    Patent number: D683095
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Lloyd S. Vasilakes, Valentina Tronconi, Edgardo Angelini, Rosario D. De Salvo, Sandro F. U. Pizzi
  • Vent dryer stand
    Patent number: D683096
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Inventor: Palmo Stumpo
  • Brush and dustpan configuration
    Patent number: D683097
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Helen of Troy Limited
    Inventors: Joern Vicari, Nadeem Haidary
  • Trash bin
    Patent number: D683098
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Inventor: Jianping Huang
  • Wheel
    Patent number: D683099
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Toter, LLC
    Inventors: Todd E. Wright, Smith E. Trent, III
  • Wheel hub
    Patent number: D683100
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Toter, LLC
    Inventors: Todd E. Wright, Smith E. Trent, III
  • Video cart
    Patent number: D683101
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Inventors: Kelly Ann Wojdyla-Gray, Scott Burns
  • Supermarket cart
    Patent number: D683102
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Rabugino sp. Zo.o.
    Inventor: Maurizio Muscara′
  • Hand truck handle
    Patent number: D683103
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Qingdao Huatian Hand Truck Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Zhi Jun Liu
  • Floor jack extension
    Patent number: D683104
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Norco Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Flournoy, Andrew L. Tallman
  • Solar powered and illuminated tombstone
    Patent number: D683105
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Inventor: Gino Victor
  • Climbing rose plant named ‘Poulcy017’
    Patent number: PP23601
    Abstract: A new garden rose plant of the climbing rose class which has abundant, yellow flowers and attractive foliage. This new and distinct variety has shown to be uniform and stable in the resulting generations from asexual propagation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Poulsen Roser A/S
    Inventor: Mogens Nyegaard Olesen
  • Miniature rose plant named ‘SAVaboo’
    Patent number: PP23602
    Abstract: ‘SAVaboo’ is a new and distinct variety of hardy miniature rose plant, identified by its bi-color blooms of a noticeable bright orange-red offset by the deep yellow at the center and covering the reverse of the petals. The plant is vigorous and a profuse bloomer, making it ideal as a specimen plant, in a border, or in a container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Greenheart Farms, Inc.
    Inventor: Wendy R. White
  • Miniature rose plant named ‘Poulpar056’
    Patent number: PP23603
    Abstract: A new miniature rose plant that has abundant, pink apricot blend flowers and attractive foliage. The variety successfully propagates from softwood cuttings and is suitable for year-round production in commercial glasshouses. This new and distinct variety has shown to be uniform and stable in the resulting generations from asexual propagation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Poulsen Roser A/S
    Inventor: Mogens Nyegaard Olesen
  • Miniature rose plant named ‘Poulpar058’
    Patent number: PP23604
    Abstract: A new miniature rose plant that has abundant, mauve flowers and attractive foliage. The variety successfully propagates from softwood cuttings and is suitable for year-round production in commercial glasshouses. This new and distinct variety has shown to be uniform and stable in the resulting generations from asexual propagation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Poulsen Roser A/S
    Inventor: Mogens Nyegaard Olesen
  • Miniature rose plant named ‘Poulpar066’
    Patent number: PP23605
    Abstract: A new miniature rose plant that has abundant, red flowers and attractive foliage. The variety successfully propagates from softwood cuttings and is suitable for year-round production in commercial glasshouses. This new and distinct variety has shown to be uniform and stable in the resulting generations from asexual propagation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Poulsen Roser A/S
    Inventor: Mogens Nyegaard Olesen
  • Interspecific tree named ‘Black Satin’
    Patent number: PP23606
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of interspecific tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Fruit with attractive dark red skin color. 2. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 3. Regular and productive bearer of medium to large size fruit. 4. Relatively uniform size and maturity of fruit throughout the tree. 5. Fruit with good storage and shelf life.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Nectarine tree named ‘Pearlicious VI’
    Patent number: PP23607
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, Prunus persica, broadly characterized by a medium size, vigorous, hardy, self-fertile, productive and regular bearing tree. The variety blooms between the early and mid season and requires about 525 chilling hours. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in early July, with first picking on Jul. 2, 2011. The fruit is very large in size, globose in shape, clingstone in type, firm and melting in texture, white in flesh color, mostly red in skin color, and a balance of acid and sugar in flavor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Inventor: Lowell Glen Bradford
  • Nectarine tree named ‘Pearlicious VII’
    Patent number: PP23608
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, Prunus persica, broadly characterized by a large size, very vigorous, hardy, self-fertile, productive and regular bearing tree. The variety blooms between the early to mid season and requires about 550 chilling hours. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in early July, with first picking on Jul. 7, 2011. The fruit is uniformly large in size, globose in shape, clingstone in type, firm and melting in texture, white in flesh color, full red in skin color, and a tasty balance of acid and sugar in flavor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Inventor: Lowell Glen Bradford
  • Peach tree named ‘Aspen White’
    Patent number: PP23609
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Vigorous, upright tree growth. 2. Regular and heavy production of large size fruit. 3. Fruit with firm white flesh, good handling and shipping qualities. 4. Fruit with very good, mild, sweet flavor. 5. Fruit with attractive red skin color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Birch tree named ‘Globe’
    Patent number: PP23610
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Birch tree named ‘Globe’, characterized by its dwarf habit; globular shape; freely branching habit, dense and bushy habit; glossy green-colored leaves; and no flower initiation or development.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Kolster Holding B.V.
    Inventor: Colin James
  • plant named ‘Sweet Lullaby’
    Patent number: PP23611
    Abstract: The new and distinct cultivar of ornamental Spiked Speedwell plant Veronica ‘Sweet Lullaby’ with erect compact spikes of numerous light pink flowers above low mats of foliage and suitable as a potted plant, the garden, attracting hummingbirds, and for cut flower arrangements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Walters Gardens, Inc.
    Inventor: Kevin A. Hurd
  • Sweetpotato plant named ‘NCORNSP-013GNLC’
    Patent number: PP23612
    Abstract: ‘NCORNSP-013GNLC’ is new and distinct variety of ornamental sweetpotato. It is a compact, semi-upright; mounding, spreading, cultivar producing many short shoots. This ornamental sweetpotato variety is distinguishable from other cultivars by its burgundy red leaves that have 5-7 extremely deep lobes; a compact habit and semi-erect mounding plant architecture. Furthermore, ‘NCORNSP-013GNLC’ has a very good vigor, is very well branched and is desirable for production as a landscape or containerized plant. The production of flowers by ‘NCORNSP-013GNLC’ is moderate under short day conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: North Carolina State University
    Inventors: G. Craig Yencho, Kenneth V. Pecota, Meri K. Reeber
  • Sweetpotato plant named ‘NCORNSP-015SCPI’
    Patent number: PP23613
    Abstract: ‘NCORNSP-015SCPI’ is new and distinct variety of ornamental sweetpotato. ‘NCORNSP-015SCPI’ is a compact, semi-upright; mounding, cultivar producing many short shoots. This ornamental sweetpotato variety is distinguishable from other cultivars by its dark purple leaves that have 3-5 moderate lobes, a more compact habit, and semi-erect mounding plant architecture. The leaves of ‘NCORNSP-015SCPI’ are slightly upright resulting in a more attractive appearance, and it has a very good plant vigor and is very well branched, making it very suitable for production as a landscape or containerized plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: North Carolina State University
    Inventors: G. Craig Yencho, Kenneth V. Pecota, Meri K. Reeber
  • plant named ‘LUCKYWHIT’
    Patent number: PP23614
    Abstract: A new and distinct Zamioculcas zamiifolia cultivar named ‘LUCKYWHIT’ is disclosed, characterized by variegated leaves and a curled leaf margin. The new variety is a Zamioculcas zamiifolia, normally produced as an ornamental plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Edplant B.V.
    Inventor: Edward Bruinen
  • plant named ‘Zanmutang’
    Patent number: PP23615
    Abstract: A chrysanthemum plant named ‘Zanmutang’ characterized by its small sized blooms with yellow ray florets and prolific branching; natural season flower date September 20 (week 38) blooming for a period of 4 weeks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Chrysanthemum Breeders Association Research B.V.
    Inventor: Wilhelmus Bernardus Blom
  • plant named ‘Zanmudande’
    Patent number: PP23616
    Abstract: A chrysanthemum plant named ‘Zanmudande’ characterized by its medium sized blooms with yellow ray florets and prolific branching; natural season flower August 13 (week 33) blooming for a period of 5 weeks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Chrysanthemum Breeders Research Association B.V.
    Inventor: Wilhelmus Bernardus Blom
  • plant named ‘Sanifminiho’
    Patent number: PP23617
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Fuchsia plant named ‘Sanifminiho’, characterized by its compact, upright and mounding growth habit; freely branching and bushy plant habit; white-colored flowers; freely flowering habit; long flowering period; and relative tolerance to low and high temperatures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignees: Suntory Flowers Limited, Nishinomiya City
    Inventors: Mito Ikeda, Hidefumi Funakoshi, Yasuo Kishimoto, Tetsuya Kako, Yasuyuki Murakami
  • plant named ‘Fipelsumor’
    Patent number: PP23618
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Pelargonium plant named ‘Fipelsumor’, characterized by its upright and outwardly spreading growth habit; rounded plant habit; freely basal branching habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; early and freely flowering habit; semi-double orange red-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Fides B.V.
    Inventor: Eveline Barends
  • plant named ‘Fipelsumcer’
    Patent number: PP23619
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Pelargonium plant named ‘Fipelsumcer’, characterized by its upright and somewhat outwardly spreading growth habit; rounded plant habit; freely basal branching habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; early and freely flowering habit; and semi-double red purple-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Fides B.V.
    Inventor: Eveline Barends
  • Geranium plant named ‘Oglger5053’
    Patent number: PP23620
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Regal Geranium plant named ‘Oglger5053’, characterized by its compact, upright to outwardly spreading and mounded plant habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; and large red purple, light red purple and dark purple-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Ecke Geraniums LLC
    Inventor: David G. Lemon
  • plant named ‘Fipeldanlavimp’
    Patent number: PP23621
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Pelargonium plant named ‘Fipeldanlavimp’, characterized by its upright to somewhat outwardly spreading plant habit; freely basal branching habit; early and freely flowering habit; semi-double light purple-colored flowers with red purple-colored venation; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Fides B.V.
    Inventor: Eveline Barends