Patents Issued in November 28, 2000
  • Microelectric unit for producing stimuli for treatment of the human body
    Patent number: D434505
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Inventor: Fabio Paolo Marchesi
  • Fluid packet
    Patent number: D434506
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Assignee: International Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Alan Jordan
  • Medication dispensing spool
    Patent number: D434507
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Assignee: Drustar, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher M. Relyea, Michael S. Relyea, Douglas G. Schaefer, Terry M. Birchler, Kristen K. Hedstrom
  • Front face of a retaining wall block
    Patent number: D434508
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Inventors: Gerald P. Price, Raymond R. Price
  • Pier support
    Patent number: D434509
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Inventors: James Oliver, Evon L. Oliver
  • Bulb
    Patent number: D434510
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Assignee: Ledtronics, Inc.
    Inventor: Pervaiz Lodhie
  • Candle holder of integral plastic construction
    Patent number: D434511
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Inventor: Philip J. Parker
  • Rechargeable emergency light
    Patent number: D434512
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Assignee: John Manufacturing Limited
    Inventor: John Se-Kit Yuen
  • Rechargeable spotlight
    Patent number: D434513
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Assignee: Flying Dragon Development Ltd.
    Inventor: Tit Wing Poon
  • Orb lampholder
    Patent number: D434514
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Assignee: Juno Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventor: Peter F. Wachter
  • Floodlight
    Patent number: D434515
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Inventor: Charles McNamara
  • Pendent lamp
    Patent number: D434516
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Assignee: Bright Yin Huey Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Keen Hsu
  • Lighting apparatus
    Patent number: D434517
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Inventor: Jean-Pierre Genereux
  • Lamp base
    Patent number: D434518
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Inventor: Crawford B Rivers
  • End cap for a luminaire housing
    Patent number: D434519
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Assignee: NSI Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas J. Herst, Utkan Salman
  • Glass shade
    Patent number: D434520
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Assignee: The L. D. Kichler Co.
    Inventor: Libbe A. Milicia
  • Glass shade
    Patent number: D434521
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Assignee: The L. D. Kichler Co.
    Inventor: Libbe A. Milicia
  • Lamp support arm
    Patent number: D434522
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Assignee: Minka Lighting, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert De'Armond, Jan Jaspers Fayer
  • Self-cleaning ionizer
    Patent number: D434523
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Assignee: Kairos, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Joe Ford
  • Beauty face sheet
    Patent number: D434524
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Assignee: Avon Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert E. Kalafsky, Andrew H. Pechko, Meredith K. Cividanes, Beatriz N. Bernardo, Vanessa C. Reggiardo, Katherine A. O'Hara
  • Liquid applicator
    Patent number: D434525
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Inventor: Joseph G. Angeletta
  • Hair clasp with pen holder
    Patent number: D434526
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Inventor: Annmarie Weaver
  • Combined barrette, chain and tie tack
    Patent number: D434527
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Inventor: David J. Gerow
  • Hair clipper
    Patent number: D434528
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Assignee: Braun GmbH
    Inventor: Bjorn Kling
  • Fingernail enhancement
    Patent number: D434529
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Inventor: Michele Washington
  • Manicuring tool
    Patent number: D434530
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Inventor: Udo Rieser
  • Hair adornment
    Patent number: D434531
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Assignee: Hair Blast, Inc.
    Inventor: Stacey Eve Sartena
  • Helmet
    Patent number: D434532
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Inventor: Anthony Moscatello
  • Hand protector
    Patent number: D434533
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Inventor: Super Hsieh
  • Kneeling disk
    Patent number: D434534
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Assignee: Fiskars Inc.
    Inventor: Angela M. Marasco
  • Harness for dogs
    Patent number: D434535
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Assignee: Ernst Koch Hunde & Katzen Accessoires
    Inventor: Heinrich Koch
  • Access door for washer and dryer
    Patent number: D434536
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Assignee: Maytag Corporation
    Inventor: Stephen D. Schober
  • Vacuum cleaner head
    Patent number: D434537
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Assignee: Shop Vac Corporation
    Inventors: John Griffin, Craig Seasholtz, David Martinez, Robert L. Crevling
  • Hamper
    Patent number: D434538
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Assignee: Burlington Basket Company
    Inventor: Rick Lee Thompson
  • Ice scraping comb
    Patent number: D434539
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Inventor: Robert M. Brodbeck
  • Feeding bottle nipple cleaning apparatus
    Patent number: D434540
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Assignee: Mameita Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Yoshitaka Katsukawa
  • Combined ironing board and canister holder
    Patent number: D434541
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Inventor: Harriet R Black
  • Ramp assembly
    Patent number: D434542
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Assignee: Highland Group Industries
    Inventor: James C. Wickstead
  • Kentucky bluegrass designated `Ba76-372`
    Patent number: PP11647
    Abstract: A variety of Kentucky bluegrass having a high level of resistance to powdery mildew and a medium to high level of resistance to melting out, leaf spot, and brown patch; a medium green color throughout the growing season; excellent winter color during mild winters; the ability to form a medium quality turf under a wide variety of environmental conditions; a coarse textured turf; and a high level of seed yielding capacity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Assignee: OMS Investments, Inc.
    Inventors: Virgil D. Meier, Jay B. Burr
  • Chrysanthemum plant named `GEDI WT8`
    Patent number: PP11648
    Abstract: A new plant variety of chrysanthemum producing white daisy-type flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Inventor: Dirk Pieters
  • New guinea impatiens plant named `Balcebfro`
    Patent number: PP11649
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of New Guinea Impatiens plant named `Balcebfro`, characterized by its numerous white-colored flowers; upright and mounded plant habit; medium to compact plant size; good basal branching; and dark green leaves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Assignee: Ball Floraplant, a division of Ball Horticultural Co.
    Inventor: Scott C. Trees
  • Shrub rose plant named `AC Marie-Victorin`
    Patent number: PP11650
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of shrub rose plant is provided which forms in clusters attractive peach-pink blossoms that tend to lighten somewhat when fully open. The new variety exhibits a large arching growth habit with medium green foliage that exhibits strong glossiness on the upper surface, and good winter hardiness. The blossoms are round when viewed from above and are somewhat flattened when viewed from the side. Good resistance to powdery mildew has been observed. The leaflets commonly number seven per leaf. The new variety propagates well by the use of softwood stem cuttings, and is well adapted for growing as ornamentation in the landscape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Assignee: Her Majesty the Queen in right of Canada, as represented by the Minister of Agriculture
    Inventor: Ian S. Ogilvie
  • New guinea impatiens plant named `Balcelelro`
    Patent number: PP11651
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of New Guinea Impatiens plant named `Balcelelro`, characterized by its reddish purple-colored flowers; floriferousness; upright and mounded plant habit; relatively tall plant size; vigor; good basal branching; and dark brown leaves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Assignee: Ball Floraplant, a division of Ball Horticultural Co.
    Inventor: Scott C. Trees
  • New Guinea impatiens plant named `Balcelvago`
    Patent number: PP11652
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of New Guinea Impatiens plant named `Balcelavgo`, characterized by its dark lavender-colored flowers; floriferousness; upright and mounded plant habit; medium plant size; vigor; good basal branching; and dark green leaves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Assignee: Ball Floraplant, a division of Ball Horticultural Co.
    Inventor: Scott C. Trees
  • Kalanchoe plant named `Pablo`
    Patent number: PP11653
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Kalanchoe plant named `Pablo`, characterized by its unique pink and light pink bi-colored petal color; moderately vigorous plant growth habit; rapid growth rate; freely branching habit with shoots forming at every node; dark green leaves; proportional leaf size to plant size; suitable for various container sizes from 10 to 12 cm; uniform plant habit and inflorescence display; freely flowering with numerous flowers per plant; and excellent postproduction longevity with plants maintaining good flower color and substance for about five to seven weeks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Assignee: Fides Beheer B.V.
    Inventor: Ike Vlielander
  • Dogwood tree named `White Love`
    Patent number: PP11654
    Abstract: A distinctive Dogwood variety of the Cornus florida L. genus and species exhibits an upright growth pattern and is easily cultivated, with improved mildew resistance, more upright carriage, and increased size of inflorescence including involucre, as compared to either the `Cloud Nine` or `Cherokee Chief` varieties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Assignees: Sumitomo Forestry Co., Ltd., Sumitomo Forestry Landscaping Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Mitsuo Asako
  • Kalanchoe plant named `LtPink Kiebessy II`
    Patent number: PP11655
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Kalanchoe plant named `LtPink Kiebessy II`, characterized by its light pink petal color; vigourous plant growth habit; rapid growth rate; freely branching habit with shoots forming at every node; dark green leaves; proportional leaf size to plant size; suitable for various container sizes from 10 to 12 cm; uniform plant habit and inflorescence display; freely flowering with numerous flowers per plant; and excellent postproduction longevity with plants maintaining good flower color and substance for about five to seven weeks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Assignee: Fides Beheer B.V.
    Inventor: Ike Vlielander
  • Japanese pear tree named `Osa Gold`
    Patent number: PP11656
    Abstract: The new and distinct cultivar relates to a Japanese pear tree that has a strong resistance to black spot disease and has substantially the same excellent qualities of `Osanijisseki` as a Japanese pear cultivar. This pear tree is self-compatible and bears a yellowish green fruit, is moderately sweet and acidic, and has a good taste that is suitable for a dessert pear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Assignee: National Institute of Agrobiological Resources Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
    Inventors: Kazuo Kotobuki, Tetsuro Sanada, Tetsuo Masuda, Toji Yoshioka, Minoru Nagara, Masato Uchida, Kosuke Inoue, Kenji Murata, Kenichi Kitagawa, Akira Yoshida
  • Anthurium plant named `Pink Paradise`
    Patent number: PP11657
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Anthurium plant named `Pink Paradise`, characterized by its upright plant habit; freely clumping growth habit; durable dark green leaves that are ovate to lanceolate in shape; numerous inflorescences that are positioned upright and beyond the foliage on strong and erect scapes; durable, glossy pink spathes with light green lobes; year-round continuous flowering; good flowering under low light conditions; and good post-production longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Assignee: Rijnplant
    Inventor: Leonardus van Rijn
  • Bromeliad plant named `GUZ 217`
    Patent number: PP11658
    Abstract: A Guzmania hybrid having leaf variegation which is regular in placement. The variegation contributes to an appearance which is lighter and brighter than other variegated hybrids. The bract color remains for two to three months when the plant is maintained under indoor lighting conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Assignee: Kent's Bromeliad Nursery, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeffrey C. Kent