Patents Issued in July 30, 1996
  • Endoscopic curette with retractable suction tip
    Patent number: D372311
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1996
    Inventors: Tibor Koros, Gabriel Koros
  • Combined hearing aid and earring
    Patent number: D372312
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1996
    Assignee: Gebr. Niessing GmbH & Co.
    Inventor: Cristine Lange
  • Body massage device
    Patent number: D372313
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1996
    Inventors: William R. McMillan, Harry L. Olson
  • Vinyl window frame exterior
    Patent number: D372314
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1996
    Assignee: Sunrise Windows Ltd.
    Inventor: Gary Delman
  • Window component extrusion
    Patent number: D372315
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1996
    Assignee: Mikron Industries
    Inventor: Robert A. Schrader
  • Temporary railing stanchion
    Patent number: D372316
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1996
    Inventor: Harrison G. Purvis
  • Tail-lamp for a vehicle
    Patent number: D372317
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1996
    Inventor: Takayuki Kijima
  • Flexible flashlight
    Patent number: D372318
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1996
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventor: Aaron Szymanski
  • Head for a flashlight
    Patent number: D372319
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1996
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventor: Richard J. Carbone
  • Lighting fixture
    Patent number: D372320
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1996
    Inventor: Van B. Brady
  • Chandelier
    Patent number: D372321
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1996
    Assignee: The L.D. Kichler Co.
    Inventor: Richard Hammar
  • Ceiling mounted lighting fixture
    Patent number: D372322
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1996
    Assignee: The L. D. Kichler Co.
    Inventor: David H. Porter
  • Table lamp
    Patent number: D372323
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 1993
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1996
    Inventor: Linda Fellinger
  • Lamp
    Patent number: D372324
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1996
    Inventor: James C. S. Huang
  • Fancy light covers
    Patent number: D372325
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1996
    Inventor: Sharon G. Hackworth
  • Glass shade
    Patent number: D372326
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1996
    Inventor: Jyh-Horng Jen
  • Back plate for lighting fixture
    Patent number: D372327
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1996
    Assignee: Murray Feiss Import Corp.
    Inventor: Pasquale Miranda
  • Lamp base
    Patent number: D372328
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1996
    Assignee: Donguan Juguan Metal Lighting Factory Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chan-Keng Cheng
  • Lamp base
    Patent number: D372329
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1996
    Assignee: Donguan Juguan Metal Lighting Factory Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chan-Keng Cheng
  • Lamp base
    Patent number: D372330
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1996
    Assignee: Donguan Juguan Metal Lighting Factory Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chan-Keng Cheng
  • Lamp base
    Patent number: D372331
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1996
    Assignee: Donguan Juguan Metal Lighting Factory Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chan-Keng Cheng
  • Lighting fixture bobeche
    Patent number: D372332
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1996
    Assignee: American Lighting Fixture Corp.
    Inventors: William Segill, Mark E. Segill, Jeffrey H. Pocock
  • Cigarette lighter clip
    Patent number: D372333
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1996
    Inventor: Dianne Pearson
  • Lighting fixture vase
    Patent number: D372334
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1996
    Assignee: American Lighting Fixture Corp.
    Inventors: William Segill, Mark E. Segill, Jeffrey H. Pocock
  • Water pipe
    Patent number: D372335
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1996
    Inventor: Raymond M. Clark
  • Hot air comb
    Patent number: D372336
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1996
    Assignee: U.S. Philips Corporation
    Inventor: Albart J. Kip
  • Vibrating comb
    Patent number: D372337
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1996
    Inventor: Charles E. Esposito
  • Spiraled pony tail holder
    Patent number: D372338
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1996
    Inventors: Jeanette Engel, Wayne Engel
  • Hot air blowing unit for drying a person's body
    Patent number: D372339
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1996
    Assignee: BODI-BLO, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel A. Coykendall, Barbara D. Reynolds
  • Combined bath sponge and soap holder
    Patent number: D372340
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1996
    Inventor: Andrew K. Wendel
  • Compact
    Patent number: D372341
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1996
    Assignee: The Mark Industries
    Inventor: Peter V. Arntsen
  • Cyclist's helmet
    Patent number: D372342
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1996
    Assignee: Far Great Plastics Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Ting-Hsing Chen
  • Helmet visor
    Patent number: D372343
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1996
    Assignee: Peltor Aktiebolag
    Inventor: Leif Palmaer
  • Bird cage back-pack
    Patent number: D372344
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1996
    Inventor: Narejie L. Alexis
  • Saddle pad
    Patent number: D372345
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1996
    Inventor: Judith S. K. Bemenderfer
  • Combined mitten dryer and warmer
    Patent number: D372346
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1996
    Inventor: Matthew T. Marks
  • Portable blower for drying cars
    Patent number: D372347
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1996
    Inventors: Sally M. Porfilio, Robert R. Porfilio
  • Vacuum container lid
    Patent number: D372348
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1996
    Assignee: Collectif Partnership
    Inventors: Robert Rudolph, Jerry Hogan
  • Scraper
    Patent number: D372349
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1996
    Assignee: Mallory Industries
    Inventor: Edward W. Adair
  • Combination fishing equipment hand truck and chair
    Patent number: D372350
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1996
    Inventor: Dale A. Olson
  • Climbing miniature rose plant named `JACmipcl`
    Patent number: PP9612
    Abstract: A new rose variety of the climbing miniature class having a vigorous, arching habit of growth, small, pink, well-formed flowers; dark green, glossy, small leaves; resistance to rust and mildew; and an ability to have lateral buds break quickly and force new flowering shoots.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1996
    Assignee: Bear Creek Gardens, Inc.
    Inventor: Keith W. Zary
  • Floribunda rose plant named `Meisocrat`
    Patent number: PP9613
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Floribunda rose plant is provided which abundantly forms attractive light Carmine Pink blossoms possessing a large number of petals and having a configuration similar to that of an old-fashioned rose. The blossoms exhibit a distinctive fragrance that is reminiscent of green apple. The plant exhibits a compact and bushy growth habit. Attractive dark green and glossy vegetation is formed. The new variety is particularly well suited for growing as ornamentation in the landscape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1996
    Assignee: The Conard-Pyle Company
    Inventor: Alain A. Meilland
  • Plant named "Woodriff's Memory"
    Patent number: PP9614
    Abstract: A lily plant named Woodriff's Memory particularly characterized by its large open light-pink flowers measuring approximately 21 cm in diameter and tepals with spots on lower half.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1996
    Assignee: Vletter & Den Haan Beheer B.V.
    Inventor: Cees A. Van Der Voort
  • Impatiens plant named `Lavender Orchid`
    Patent number: PP9615
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Impatients plant, botanically known as Impatiens wallerana, and named `Lavender Orchid` is provided. This new cultivar was the result of a controlled breeding program wherein a plant designated 359-1 (non-patented in the United States). The new cultivar is early blooming and forms in abundance attractive fully double lavender blooms that commonly include darker centers. The foliage is medium green. The plant exhibits a good basal-branching character and exhibits an upright mounded growth habit. The new cultivar can be readily distinguished from the `Rosebud Lavender` cultivar (non-patented in the United States) in view of its larger flowers and larger leaves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1996
    Assignee: Geo. J. Ball, Inc.
    Inventor: Ellen F. Leue
  • Impatiens plant named `Pink Ruffle`
    Patent number: PP9616
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Impatiens plant, botanically known as Impatiens wallerana, and named `Pink Ruffle` is provided. This new cultivar was the result of a controlled breeding program wherein a plant designated 359-2 (non-patented in the United States) was pollinated by a plant designated 30-2-2 (non-patented in the United States). The new cultivar is early blooming and forms in abundance attractive fully double coral-pink blooms. The foliage is medium green. The plant exhibits a good basal-branching character and exhibits an upright mounded growth habit. The new cultivar can be readily distinguished from the `Rosebud Pink` cultivar (non-patented in the United States) in view of the more compact growth habit that is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1996
    Assignee: Geo. J. Ball, Inc.
    Inventor: Ellen F. Leue
  • Kalanchoe plant named Tenorio
    Patent number: PP9617
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Kalanchoe plant named Tenorio, characterized by its bright red flower color; moderately vigorous plant growth habit; freely branching habit; proportional leaf size to plant size; uniform inflorescence display; floriferousness; flowers that are tolerant to high water salinity levels; and good postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1996
    Assignee: Fides Beheer B.V.
    Inventor: Ike Vlielander
  • Apparatus for adjustably controlling valve movement and fuel injection
    Patent number: RE35303
    Abstract: An apparatus adjustably controls intake and exhaust valve movement and fuel injection of an engine. Valve movement and injection is adjustably controlled in response to electrical signals delivered to a piezoelectric motor which in turn delivers hydraulic signals through a single spool valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1996
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Charles R. Miller, Tsu P. Shyu, J. Roger Weber
  • Apparatus for applying adhesive on tubular cores for rolls of web material and for feeding same cores to a web winding machine
    Patent number: RE35304
    Abstract: A machine is disclosed for applying adhesive to the small, tubular cores on which paper webs are wound for the manufacture of toilet paper, kitchen towels and the like. The machine also moves the cores from the hopper, and after adhesive is applied, in an axial direction to the paper re-winder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 1993
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1996
    Assignee: Fabio Perini S.p.A.
    Inventor: Guglielmo Biagiotti
  • Amplification circuit with a determined input impedance and various transconductance values
    Patent number: RE35305
    Abstract: A voltage-current amplification circuit comprises two sub-circuits (B1, B2), each of which comprises a differential amplifier (D), a resistor (R4), a transistor (T), and a first switch (K1) connected between the transistor base and ground. Each sub-circuit (B1, B2) also comprises an additional amplifier (A1, A2), and an additional resistor (R2a, R2b), respectively. The inputs of the additional amplifiers being connected to ground through a common resistor (R) and to the emitters of the two transistors through a common resistor (R1). Each sub-circuit further comprises a second switch (K2) formed by a single transistor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 1993
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1996
    Assignee: SGS-Thomson Microelectronics, S.A.
    Inventors: Philippe Perroud, Jean-Luc Jaffard
  • Whole blood assays using porous membrane support devices
    Patent number: RE35306
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for detecting analytes in samples of whole blood using solid-phase, permeable support assay devices. The whole blood assays require no steps or reagents other than those necessary to carry out the same analysis on plasma or serum using the devices. The color visualization of the analytical field on which the interpretation of the assay depends is not affected by the presence of intact erythrocytes or any degree of hemolysis in the blood sample.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1996
    Assignee: Pacific Biotech, Inc.
    Inventors: Fon-Chiu M. Chen, Eugene Fan