Patents Issued in June 20, 2000
  • Pool coping
    Patent number: D426895
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2000
    Inventor: Mirta S. Mignone
  • Ladder rung expander
    Patent number: D426896
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2000
    Inventor: Earl B. Brown
  • Paving brick
    Patent number: D426897
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2000
    Inventor: Giuseppe Abbracati
  • Combined textured sleeve with stanchion
    Patent number: D426898
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2000
    Inventor: Frank Venegas, Jr.
  • Light bulb
    Patent number: D426899
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2000
    Assignee: Philips Hong Kong Limited
    Inventor: Cheung Hing Au Yeng
  • Energy saving tube
    Patent number: D426900
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2000
    Assignee: Mass Technology (H.K.) Ltd.
    Inventor: Onn Fah Foo
  • Crystal lamp bulb
    Patent number: D426901
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2000
    Assignee: Shining Blick Enterprises Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Peter K. H. Huang
  • Holder for candles
    Patent number: D426902
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2000
    Assignee: Design Ideas, Ltd.
    Inventors: Christopher Hardy, Jason Walsh
  • Candle holder base
    Patent number: D426903
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2000
    Assignee: Design Ideas, Ltd.
    Inventor: Paul Howard
  • Plug-in electrical lighting device
    Patent number: D426904
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2000
    Assignee: HPM Industries PTY Limited
    Inventor: Peter Simon
  • Exterior surface configuration of a truck headlight
    Patent number: D426905
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2000
    Assignee: Paccar Inc.
    Inventors: Rob A. Cook, Jeffrey E. Kerney, Louis D. Heilaneh, Phillip J. Hall
  • Flashlight
    Patent number: D426906
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2000
    Assignee: Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shinobu Nakagawa, Hiroharu Inukai
  • Desk lamp having adjustable lights and general area lighting
    Patent number: D426907
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2000
    Assignee: Pacific Coast Lighting
    Inventor: Dennis K. Swanson
  • Standing lamp
    Patent number: D426908
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2000
    Inventor: David S. Batcheller, Jr.
  • Torchiere floor lamp
    Patent number: D426909
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2000
    Assignee: Lamps Plus, Inc.
    Inventor: Dennis K. Swanson
  • Acrylic night light cover in the form of a cat
    Patent number: D426910
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2000
    Assignee: American Tack & Hardware Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Fred Hollinger
  • Lighting fixture backplate
    Patent number: D426911
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2000
    Assignee: Minka Lighting, Inc.
    Inventors: Jan Jaspers-Fayer, Fred Cohen
  • Lighting fixture backplate
    Patent number: D426912
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2000
    Assignee: Minka Lighting, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert De'Armond
  • Body for hanging light fixture
    Patent number: D426913
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2000
    Inventor: Aaron M. Johnson
  • Lamp support arm
    Patent number: D426914
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2000
    Assignee: Minka Lighting, Inc.
    Inventors: Jan Jaspers-Fayer, Fred Cohen
  • Cast arm for light fixture
    Patent number: D426915
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2000
    Inventor: William S. Davis, Jr.
  • Long handled lotion applier
    Patent number: D426916
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2000
    Inventor: Viola R. Ebert
  • Travel razor
    Patent number: D426917
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2000
    Assignee: HOKE2
    Inventor: Jack E. Hokanson
  • Razor having finger retainer
    Patent number: D426918
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2000
    Inventor: Todd M. Greene
  • Form with punch out center for use in applying artificial fingernails
    Patent number: D426919
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2000
    Assignee: Creative Nail Design, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas William Bachik, Jr.
  • Callus remover
    Patent number: D426920
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2000
    Inventor: Marianna Georgescu
  • Cosmetic tray
    Patent number: D426921
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2000
    Inventor: Marquerite D. Renfrew
  • Glove
    Patent number: D426922
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2000
    Assignee: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Michael Redwood, Kenneth S. Litke, Dong Kyu Sun
  • Dog house
    Patent number: D426923
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2000
    Assignee: Blitz U.S.A., Inc.
    Inventor: Larry L. Chrisco
  • Steamer head
    Patent number: D426924
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2000
    Assignee: Jiffy Steamer Company, LLC
    Inventors: Clint Joiner, Bill Simrell, Yves Behar
  • Paint receptacle having removable inserts
    Patent number: D426925
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2000
    Inventor: Lennart Axhamre
  • Glove holder
    Patent number: D426926
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2000
    Inventor: Oscar D. Julien
  • Container
    Patent number: D426927
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2000
    Assignee: Volkswagen AG
    Inventors: Ulrich Heiny, Thomas Kernchen, Siegfried Kaupa, Achim Cirksena, Stephan Beddig, Gerd Stoll
  • Utility wagon
    Patent number: D426928
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2000
    Assignee: Radio Flyer, Inc.
    Inventor: Mario A. Pasin
  • Shopping cart attachment
    Patent number: D426929
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2000
    Assignee: Hands-On-Media L.L.C.
    Inventors: Geoffrey H. Karp, Jason Karp
  • Portable lifting aid for the handicapped
    Patent number: D426930
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2000
    Assignee: Gustav DeDeyne
    Inventors: Gustave De Deyne, Jerome J. Hruska
  • Portable foot pedal operated automobile jack
    Patent number: D426931
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2000
    Inventor: Earl McKoy
  • Elbow for a pneumatic conveying system
    Patent number: D426932
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2000
    Inventor: Kenneth J Gregory
  • Stackable leveling block
    Patent number: D426933
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2000
    Inventor: Robert W. Redfern
  • Decorative mailbox
    Patent number: D426934
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2000
    Inventors: Keith W Powell, Steve A Powell
  • Peach tree named `88-17`
    Patent number: PP11420
    Abstract: A new and distinct late-season cultivar of peach tree (i.e., Prunus persica) is provided that forms attractive substantially round fruit bearing a very firm flesh. When fully mature, the external surface of the fruit is almost full red. The fruit flesh has a pleasing mild to sweet low acid flavor and is yellow with some red coloration at the pit cavity and streaked throughout the flesh. The fruit also keeps and ships well particularly in view of its inherently very firm consistency. The tree additionally displays a vigorous growth habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2000
    Assignee: Agri Sun Nursery L.L.C.
    Inventor: Thomas O. Chamberlin, Sr.
  • Shrub rose plant named `Ausham`
    Patent number: PP11421
    Abstract: A shrub rose plant having disease resistance; strong growth; pink blooms of an old-fashioned shape; and the ability to repeat flower well through the summer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2000
    Assignee: David Austin Roses Limited
    Inventor: David C. H. Austin
  • Shrub rose plant named `Auslot`
    Patent number: PP11422
    Abstract: A shrub rose plant having disease resistance; repeat flowering, old-fashioned shaped red-purple flower; and a strong growing plant with a bushy habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2000
    Assignee: David Austin Roses Limited
    Inventor: David C. H. Austin
  • Shrub rose plant named `Austop`
    Patent number: PP11423
    Abstract: A shrub rose plant having good disease resistance; Old rose appearance; pale pink flowers which repeat well; and Portland type leaves and flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2000
    Assignee: David Austin Roses Limited
    Inventor: David C. H. Austin
  • New guinea impatiens plant named `Duepetcher`
    Patent number: PP11424
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of New Guinea Impatiens plant named `Duepetcher`, characterized by its cherry red petal color; floriferousness; dense and bushy plant habit; freely and basally branching plant habit; and dark green non-variegated foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2000
    Assignee: Dummen Jungpflanzenkulturen
    Inventor: Marga Dummen
  • New Guinea Impatiens plant named `Duepethopi`
    Patent number: PP11425
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of New Guinea Impatiens plant named `Duepethopi`, characterized by its dark pink petal color; floriferousness; dense and bushy plant habit; very freely and basally branching plant habit; and medium green non-variegated foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2000
    Assignee: Dummen Jungpflanenkulturen
    Inventor: Marga Dummen
  • Impatiens plant named `Deep Purple`
    Patent number: PP11426
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Impatiens plant named `Deep Purple`, characterized by it's large, deep purple flowers which are held above or beyond the foliage; consistently double and symmetrical flower form; numerous flowers per plant; freely and continuously flowering; freely branching, dense growth habit; upright mounded plant habit, globular to triangular in shape; and dark green foliage with reddish blotches on the underside.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2000
    Inventors: Harlan Brian Cosner, Sue Lynn Cosner
  • New Guinea impatiens plant named `Kimpque`
    Patent number: PP11427
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of New Guinea Impatiens plant named `Kimpque`, characterized by its small and numerous scarlet-colored flowers; very compact, rounded, mounding, somewhat upright, dense and bushy plant habit; short internodes; freely branching habit; and small dark green leaves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2000
    Assignee: Paul Ecke Ranch, Inc.
    Inventor: Ludwig Kientzler
  • Reduction of cold-start emissions and catalyst warm-up time with direct fuel injection
    Patent number: RE36737
    Abstract: An internal combustion engine employs fuel injectors positioned to inject fuel directly into combustion chambers of the engine, and an electronic engine controller (EEC) to control operation of the engine. The EEC implements a cold start routine which controls the amount of fuel injected, the time at which the fuel is injected and spark timing to achieve a rapid increase in temperature of the engine and the exhaust system components, thereby decreasing tailpipe hydrocarbon emissions during cold start.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2000
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Diana Dawn Brehob, Richard Walter Anderson, Jialin Yang, Robert Michael Whiteaker
  • Selective multiple position switch with common pivoted operator
    Patent number: RE36738
    Abstract: A tilting member has a force bearing portion to which operating force is applied, and a supported surface. A supporting member has a supporting projection with which the supported surface of the tilting member may come in contact. When the operating force is applied to the tilting member, the tilting member tilts with respect to the supporting member. The supporting member supports the tilting member at a supporting point where the supporting projection of the supporting member is in contact with the supported surface of the tilting member, about which supporting point the tilting member tilts. The tilting of the tilting member, with respect to the supporting member, establishes a predetermined electrical contact.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2000
    Assignee: Sega Enterprises, Ltd.
    Inventors: Hiroshi Matsumiya, Takeki Sugiyama