Patents Issued in July 21, 1998
  • Blood processor
    Patent number: D396289
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1998
    Assignee: Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
    Inventor: Steve McGugan
  • Electomyogram muscle monitoring device
    Patent number: D396290
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1998
    Inventors: Harold Myers, Nigel Verity
  • Shoulder abduction pillow
    Patent number: D396291
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1998
    Assignee: Orthotic Consultants Asia Pacific Pty. Ltd.
    Inventor: Robert Timothy Bakes
  • Teether
    Patent number: D396292
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1998
    Assignee: The First Years Inc.
    Inventor: Ralph M. Nowak
  • Massage board
    Patent number: D396293
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1998
    Inventor: Karl Stranner
  • Sinus mask
    Patent number: D396294
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1998
    Inventor: Jennifer S. Lahr
  • Muscle exerciser
    Patent number: D396295
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1998
    Inventor: Neil Summers
  • Massager
    Patent number: D396296
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1998
    Inventor: Andrej Breznik
  • Massager
    Patent number: D396297
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1998
    Inventor: Andrej Breznik
  • Condominium building
    Patent number: D396298
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1998
    Assignee: Epmark, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward Allen Bacome, Philip Glenn Fankhauser, Michael Joseph Fitzpatrick
  • Stainless steel door
    Patent number: D396299
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1998
    Inventor: Ming-Kun Lee
  • Door assembly
    Patent number: D396300
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1998
    Assignee: Rochester Custom Metal, Inc.
    Inventor: Joel A. Grimaldi
  • Skylight having a light collecting system
    Patent number: D396301
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1998
    Assignee: Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Norioki Fujimoto, Kazuo Takahashi, Wazoh Yamada, Masanobu Numao, Masashi Takazawa
  • Wall system
    Patent number: D396302
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1998
    Inventor: Joseph Cziczeli
  • Tree stand
    Patent number: D396303
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1998
    Inventors: Jeffrey P. Odom, David R. Odom
  • Tulip trellis
    Patent number: D396304
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1998
    Assignee: American Tack & Hardware Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Fred Hollinger
  • La fleur trellis
    Patent number: D396305
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1998
    Assignee: American Tack & Hardware Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Fred Hollinger
  • Window sill component
    Patent number: D396306
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1998
    Assignee: Dominion Plastics Inc.
    Inventor: Tony DiGiorgio
  • Building element
    Patent number: D396307
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1998
    Assignee: Fina Europe
    Inventor: Philip Toovey
  • Rail component
    Patent number: D396308
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1998
    Inventor: Ruben Hagglund
  • Ornamental plate and candle holder display
    Patent number: D396309
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1998
    Assignee: Franklin Mint Company
    Inventors: Barbara Ann Churchville, Allen Edward Darrone
  • Exterior surface configuration of an automobile rear light assembly
    Patent number: D396310
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1998
    Assignee: Daimler-Benz Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Bruno Sacco, Peter Pfeiffer
  • Exterior surface configuration of an automobile front light assembly
    Patent number: D396311
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1998
    Assignee: Daimler-Benz Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Bruno Sacco, Peter Pfeiffer
  • Control element for adjusting headlamp housings
    Patent number: D396312
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1998
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Adolph G. Galinski, Daniel L. Holden
  • Flashlight body
    Patent number: D396313
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1998
    Assignee: Eveready Battery Company, Inc.
    Inventors: David R. Dalton, John R. Brown
  • Flashlight
    Patent number: D396314
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1998
    Inventor: Si Fu Chiu
  • Combined bedtime toy and night light
    Patent number: D396315
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1998
    Inventor: Marc Hamerman
  • Light
    Patent number: D396316
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1998
    Inventor: Steve Wang
  • Light housing
    Patent number: D396317
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1998
    Inventor: Stephane Pagani
  • Lamp shade
    Patent number: D396318
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1998
    Inventor: Keen Hsu
  • Scoreboard style ceiling lamp cover
    Patent number: D396319
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1998
    Inventor: Ellis A. Sutton
  • Light fixture holding apparatus
    Patent number: D396320
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1998
    Assignee: Insight Lighting, Inc.
    Inventor: David Patterson
  • Light fixture holding apparatus
    Patent number: D396321
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1998
    Assignee: Insight Lighting, Inc.
    Inventor: David Patterson
  • Back plate for a lighting fixture
    Patent number: D396322
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1998
    Inventor: Pasquale Miranda
  • Back plate
    Patent number: D396323
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1998
    Inventor: Pasquale Miranda
  • Ash tray
    Patent number: D396324
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1998
    Assignee: Glass Dimensions, Inc.
    Inventor: David R. Perkins
  • Cigarette carrier
    Patent number: D396325
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1998
    Inventor: Thomas R Johnsey
  • Cigar cutter
    Patent number: D396326
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1998
    Inventor: E. Louis Makrinos
  • Cigar cutter
    Patent number: D396327
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1998
    Inventor: E. Louis Makrinos
  • Applicator for body lotion
    Patent number: D396328
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1998
    Inventor: Earline Jarvis
  • Compact case
    Patent number: D396329
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1998
    Assignee: Revlon Consumer Products Corporation
    Inventor: Garfield Litton
  • Elbow pad
    Patent number: D396330
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1998
    Assignee: Rollerblade, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard Highlands Oetting
  • Combined bird shelter and feeder
    Patent number: D396331
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1998
    Inventor: Gary R. Niemetz
  • Bed for pets
    Patent number: D396332
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1998
    Assignee: Univier Corp.
    Inventor: Franklin D. McMahon
  • Foal gate
    Patent number: D396333
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1998
    Inventors: Pamela J. Alford, Richard D. Jackson
  • Bird feeder
    Patent number: D396334
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1998
    Inventor: Sam Gutierrez
  • Azalea plant named `Ostalett`
    Patent number: PP10508
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Azalea plant named `Ostalett`, characterized by its uniform and freely branching plant habit; durable, very dark green, glossy leaves; atteactive semi-double, dark purple-colored flowers with dark crimson-speckled centers; and exception postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1998
    Inventors: Otto Stahnke, Peter Dettmer, Eleonore Dettmer
  • African violet plant named Van Gogh
    Patent number: PP10509
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of African violet named Van Gogh, as described and illustrated, and particularly characterized by its single violet-shaped multi-colored flowers with unique markings of large white centers contrasting with the dark lilac petals; strong, upright flower stems that curve slightly toward the center to form a compact bouquet above the leaves; medium green, heart-shaped leaves; profuse flowering; vigorous and compact growth habit; flowering 9-10 weeks after potting, and by its long lasting and non-dropping flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1998
    Assignee: International Plant Breeding A.G.
    Inventor: Reinhold Holtkamp, Sr.
  • Dahlia plant named `Gallery Degas`
    Patent number: PP10510
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Dahlia plant named `Gallery Degas`, characterized by its suitability for potted plants, garden for patio plants, or as cut flowers; upright and spreading and freely branching plant habit; medium green foliage; early and profuse flowering; rapid growth rate; decorative-type inflorescences that are about 9 cm in diameter; purple ray florets; and good postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1998
    Assignee: Gebr. Verwer
    Inventor: Aad Verwer
  • Dahlia plant named `Gallery Cezanne`
    Patent number: PP10511
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Dahlia plant named `Gallery Cezanne`, characterized by its suitability for potted plants, garden or patio plants, or as cut flowers; upright and spreading, very compact and freely branching plant habit; medium green foliage; early and profuse flowering; rapid growth rate; decorative-type inflorescences that are about 9 cm in diameter; bright yellow ray florets; and excellent postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1998
    Assignee: Gebr. Verwer
    Inventor: Aad Verwer