Patents Issued in September 19, 2000
  • Patent number: D431067
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2000
    Assignee: HansenHouse LLC
    Inventor: Laura M. Hansen
  • Patent number: D431068
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2000
    Assignee: Griffin LLC
    Inventors: Larry Gene Beaver, Mark T. MacLean-Blevins, Craig Stephen Ketcham
  • Patent number: D431069
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2000
    Assignee: L. R. Nelson Corporation
    Inventor: Lawrence P. Heren
  • Patent number: D431070
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2000
    Inventor: Pai-Chou Hsieh
  • Patent number: D431071
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2000
    Assignee: Toto Ltd.
    Inventor: Minoru Tani
  • Patent number: D431072
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2000
    Assignee: Moen Incorporated
    Inventors: Eduardo Milrud, Daniel C. Buchner, Eric D. Green, Shannon E. Mason, John C. Costello, David Malina, Stephanie C. Schwarz, Thorben Neu
  • Patent number: D431073
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2000
    Assignee: McGraw-Edison Company
    Inventors: Stewart W. Durian, Stephen Durian
  • Patent number: D431074
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2000
    Assignee: The Holmes Group, Inc.
    Inventor: Yani Deros
  • Patent number: D431075
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2000
    Assignee: Reckitt & Colman Products Limited
    Inventor: Andrew Douglas Barraclough
  • Patent number: D431076
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2000
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Tzyy-Show H. Chen, Thomas G. Nyairo, Ashok V. Katdare
  • Patent number: D431077
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2000
    Assignee: Respironics, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerald E. McGinnis, Eugene N. Scarberry, Patrick M. Handke, deceased, Andrew Serowski
  • Patent number: D431078
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2000
    Inventors: Francisco J Lorenzo, Adriel Torres
  • Patent number: D431079
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2000
    Assignee: Stik Stoppers Inc.
    Inventor: Darryl L. Crawford
  • Patent number: D431080
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2000
    Inventor: Mark A. Anderson
  • Patent number: D431081
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2000
    Assignee: AB Forserums Verktygsindustri
    Inventors: Kjell Johansson, Ove Gustavsson
  • Patent number: D431082
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2000
    Inventor: Denis J. Jaros
  • Patent number: D431083
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2000
    Assignee: Mikron Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeffrey R. Franson
  • Patent number: D431084
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2000
    Assignee: Amway Corporation
    Inventors: Eric K. Bartkus, Greg Snyder
  • Patent number: D431085
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2000
    Assignee: Flying Dragon Development Ltd.
    Inventor: Tit Wing Poon
  • Patent number: D431086
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2000
    Assignee: Litecontrol Corporation
    Inventor: John M. Cole, Jr.
  • Patent number: D431087
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2000
    Inventor: Patrick S. Dolan
  • Patent number: D431088
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2000
    Inventor: Patrick S. Dolan
  • Patent number: D431089
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2000
    Inventor: Patrick S. Dolan
  • Patent number: D431090
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2000
    Inventor: Freda Hsieh
  • Patent number: D431091
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2000
    Inventor: Rich Lin
  • Patent number: D431092
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2000
    Assignee: Regent Lighting Corporation
    Inventors: Raymond J. Hiller, Michael Drake
  • Patent number: D431093
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2000
    Assignee: Pfizer Inc.
    Inventors: Stuart M. Leslie, Charles Curtiss, Chen Jiang
  • Patent number: D431094
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2000
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Jennifer Mary Forward, Alasdair Duncan McGregor, Rhona Alexandra Knox
  • Patent number: D431095
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2000
    Inventor: Candace E. Hyman
  • Patent number: D431096
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2000
    Inventor: Udo Rieser
  • Patent number: D431097
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2000
    Assignee: Eric J. Longam
    Inventor: Elias Tamez
  • Patent number: D431098
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2000
    Assignee: Royal Appliance Mfg. Co.
    Inventors: Craig M. Saunders, Jeffrey M. Kalman, Terry L. Zahuranec, Robert A. Salo, Richard C. Farone, Laurie M. Shumaker
  • Patent number: D431099
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2000
    Assignee: Rubbermaid Incorporated
    Inventor: Patrick Douglas
  • Patent number: D431100
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2000
    Assignee: Foamex LP
    Inventor: Denys Denney
  • Patent number: D431101
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2000
    Inventor: Mark S. Gracy
  • Patent number: PP11511
    Abstract: An apple tree variety bearing early maturing fruit easily coloring in warm weather, having a greenish ground color and bright red overcolor with red stripes, and having a coarse flesh which is very juicy, moderately sweet and with low acidity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2000
    Inventor: Seiichi Kudo
  • Patent number: PP11512
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Torenia plant named `Dantopkmn` characterized by its tubular-shaped flower consisting of four petals in which the top petal is white, the two side petals are of a violet color and the bottom petal is light violet with yellow lengthways strips; its ability to grow quickly and flower almost year round; its cascading growth habit; its ability to perform well in partial shade; its recommended growing temperature range of 15-25.degree. C.; and its dense branching which gracefully cascades from hanging baskets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2000
    Assignee: Danziger "Dan" Flower Farm
    Inventor: Gabriel Danziger
  • Patent number: PP11513
    Abstract: A new variety of Floribunda rose suitable for garden decoration, having flowers of magenta red coloration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2000
    Assignee: Weeks Wholesale Rose Grower, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas F. Carruth
  • Patent number: PP11514
    Abstract: A new miniature pot rose plant which has abundant, non-fading, lavender-pink 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: August 18, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2000
    Assignee: Poulsen Roser ApS
    Inventors: L. Pernille Olesen, Mogens N. Olesen
  • Patent number: PP11515
    Abstract: An asexually reproduced variety of perennial Zoysia japonica with a unique combination of characters including white stigmas, and anthers are 5.0 RP 3/6.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2000
    Assignee: Texas A&M University System
    Inventor: Milton Charles Engelke
  • Patent number: RE36873
    Abstract: A system for displaying garments incorporating a light-weight, one-piece, molded, plastic garment hanger having a hook member, body member, and upswept arms, wherein a garment retaining clip is longitudinally positioned on either side of the hook member at a height such that an axis drawn therebetween would intersect a circle defined around a center of curvature drawn by a radius defined at the upper portion of the curve of the hook member, to provide a high rack to display ratio for garments suspended therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2000
    Assignee: Spotless Plastics Pty. Ltd.
    Inventors: Stanley F. Gouldson, Roland G. Harmer
  • Patent number: RE36874
    Abstract: A phase-locked loop design is provide that can operate at a plurality of dissimilar supply voltages. By adjusting the frequency range of a PLL based on the power supply voltage, the same PLL design can operate at different supply voltages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2000
    Assignee: Hyundai Electronics America
    Inventor: Dao-Long Chen
  • Patent number: RE36875
    Abstract: Disclosed is a DRAM including a test mode operation capable of testing whether a plurality of memory cells are defective or not in a short time. The DRAM includes a power-on detection signal generator, a power-on reset signal generator, and a test mode instruction signal generator. The power-on detection signal generator detects application of a power supply voltage and generates a power-on detection signal. The power-on reset signal generator is reset by a power-on reset signal, counts at least once an external RAS signal applied after reset and generates a power-on reset signal. The test mode instruction signal generator detects logic states of an internal RAS signal, an internal CAS signal and an internal W signal applied after the power-on reset and generates a test mode instructing signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2000
    Assignee: Mitsubishi Denki Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Hisashi Iwamoto, Masaki Kumanoya, Katsumi Dosaka, Yasuhiro Konishi, Akira Yamazaki
  • Patent number: RE36876
    Abstract: Gusseted plastic bags and methods of making the same in either rolls or stack packs, each bag having at least one plastic promotional strip extending along a side edge of the bag and secured adjacent to top and bottom edges. The promotional strip may be disposed either between the folded bag edges forming the gusset or outside of the gusset, and may or may not be perforated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2000
    Inventors: Mark E. Daniels, Joseph L. Wicherski
  • Patent number: RE36877
    Abstract: A photographic camera system includes a photographic camera that can successively expose a photographic film in different frame sizes and an automatic printer for automatically printing the processed photographic film exposed with those different frame sizes. The camera varies the width of an exposure opening in the camera body in the film-feed direction and the film is fed a length corresponding to the width of the exposure opening. The photographic camera magnetically or optically records an exposure opening position signal indicative of the size of the exposure opening on the photographic film, and the automatic printer automatically prints the photographic film using the magnetically or optically recorded exposure opening position signal detected from the photographic film.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2000
    Assignee: Sony Corporation
    Inventors: Takahiko Saito, Akira Nakanishi, Shunzi Obayashi, Kyoji Genda, Hideki Toshikage
  • Patent number: RE36878
    Abstract: A decorative multi-colored material and method of making same using rainbow gratings simultaneously evidence different color patterns which change through the color spectrum. The patterns are formed from separate impressions from different portions of a common rainbow grating to provide color differentiation. The multi-colored material may be used for a variety of applications, for example, decorative package wrappings, stickers, product enhancement and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2000
    Assignee: Crown Royal Leaf, Inc
    Inventors: Robert Waitts, Manuel S. Cueli
  • Patent number: 6119266
    Abstract: A welding hood is provided with a periscopic view piece to provide an elevated effective line of sight for viewing over and around objects during welding operations. The welding hood includes a face mask and a head band or other support which supports and positions the mask on the welder's head. A view piece includes an objective window which is normally tinted or filtered to protect the welder's eyes from brilliant light, a first mirror behind the objective window, and a second, lower mirror oriented to reflect the image passing through the objective window and reflected by the first mirror to the second mirror along the welder's unaided line of sight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2000
    Inventors: David E. Kennedy, Larry Kennedy
  • Patent number: 6119267
    Abstract: An anatomically designed slip-on wrist supporting hand wrap is provided which is able to replace the long cloth hand wrap used in boxing and the martial arts. The hand wrap includes a resilient wrap body having thumb and finger apertures, wrist support straps oppositely extending from the wrap body and wrist support strap fasteners, and a hand fastener removably attachable to the wrap body for adjustment to a desired fit. The hand wrap may include a knuckle pad, finger sleeves and a hand grip for added comfort and support. The user's fingers and thumb are inserted through the thumb and finger apertures, and the wrist support straps are wrapped about the hand and wrist and the fasteners secured resulting in a convenient yet supportive and protective hand wrap which can be used in conjunction with boxing and bag gloves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2000
    Inventor: Chase Pozzi
  • Patent number: 6119268
    Abstract: A disposable chemical cape to be used in the beauty industry to protect the customer and their clothing from any liquid dripping or running of the product being used to perform a chemical service such as a color or perm. The straps of the cape tie around the neck of the customer to hold the cape in place. The cape covers the complete portion of the upper body including the lap area and has shoulder guards which overlap in back to cover the shoulders, arms, and upper back of the customer receiving the service. This ensures the salon customer of complete sanitation in the wearing of each individual cape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2000
    Assignee: Debora S. McCauslin
    Inventor: Debora S. McCauslin
  • Patent number: 6119269
    Abstract: A fishing vest and storage system that has great flexibility for the user. The vest has two large that hold containers (or slips). The slips have a number of adjustable sections within them to hold lures, weights, hooks and other gear as desired. The slips have hinged covers for access. The user can load the vest with one or two of these slips for fishing. Once on the water, the user can remove a slip from the pocket and change lures or otherwise make adjustments as desired. Once completed, the slip is closed and returned to the pocket. The vest also has a rod holder loop near the bottom of the vest. A storage container holds the slips when not in use. The container holds the slips and other supplies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2000
    Inventors: Jack Imler, Wilson Leroy Reece