Patents Issued in April 30, 2002
  • Lampshade
    Patent number: D456557
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Inventor: Wen Tsung Chen
  • Lamp support arm
    Patent number: D456558
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Assignee: Minka Lighting, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert De'Armond
  • Firestarter
    Patent number: D456559
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Assignee: Conros Corporation
    Inventor: Dhiren Chandaria
  • Antiperspirant and/or deodorant product
    Patent number: D456560
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Assignee: The Gillette Company
    Inventors: Iris Davis Gersten, Hermes van der Lee, James L. Solan, Janet L. O'Leary, Cheryl L. Galante
  • Soap bar
    Patent number: D456561
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Inventors: Scott H. Freeman, Faith Freeman
  • Hair dryer
    Patent number: D456562
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Assignee: Remington Corporation, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Gregg A. Micinilio, Sander J. Sinot, Walter P. Louwerse
  • Shaving aid strip for razor cartridge
    Patent number: D456563
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Assignee: The Gillette Company
    Inventors: Michael J. Kwiecien, Vincent P. Walker, Jr.
  • Shaver
    Patent number: D456564
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Assignee: Braun GmbH
    Inventor: Roland Ullmann
  • Dental floss container
    Patent number: D456565
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Assignee: Colgate Palmolive Company
    Inventor: Ademar Scarpelli
  • Animate form dental flosser II
    Patent number: D456566
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Assignee: Placontrol, Inc.
    Inventor: Ingram S. Chodorow
  • Safety helmet
    Patent number: D456567
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Inventor: Chang-Hsien Ho
  • Screen cap
    Patent number: D456568
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Inventor: Jean Ouellet
  • Continuous pet watering device
    Patent number: D456569
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Assignee: Doskocil Manufactring Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Melaney Northrop
  • Combined pet toy and exerciser
    Patent number: D456570
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Assignee: OurPet's Company
    Inventor: Steven Tsengas
  • Dishwasher
    Patent number: D456571
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Limited
    Inventor: Jon Keith Richardson
  • Automatic washer
    Patent number: D456572
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Ildefonso Resuello, Jonathan Dalton, Dana Reinisch, Rafael Massei, Aaron Hayes, James Owen, Charles L. Jones, Philip Michael Thompson, Tania L. Aldous, Mark William Baldwin
  • Hand-held vacuum
    Patent number: D456573
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Assignee: Lectrix, LLC
    Inventors: Bruce Ancona, Robert A. Varakian
  • Pipe plunger
    Patent number: D456574
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Inventor: Kun-Chen Chen
  • Sponge
    Patent number: D456575
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Assignee: H. H. Brown Shoe Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Wayne Celia, Michael Sorrentino
  • Electric ice scraper
    Patent number: D456576
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Assignee: Superior Merchandise Company Inc.
    Inventor: Alan H. Philipson
  • Sponge cleaning device with single hinged handle
    Patent number: D456577
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Inventor: Michael A. Giallourakis
  • Carrier handle for a can
    Patent number: D456578
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Assignee: Inova, Inc.
    Inventors: J. Wise Smith, Hugh R. McVeigh
  • Site furniture
    Patent number: D456579
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Assignee: Keystone Ridge Designs, Inc.
    Inventors: Carl A. Slear, Arthur C. Slear, E. Paul Arnold
  • Frame for facilitating packaging of goods
    Patent number: D456580
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Assignee: ShopEaze.com, Inc.
    Inventors: Norman Kato, Tom Howell
  • Container for use in collecting debris
    Patent number: D456581
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Inventor: Robert J. Washek
  • Table cart
    Patent number: D456582
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Assignee: Oakworks, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeffrey M. Riach
  • Shipping container handling cradle
    Patent number: D456583
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Inventor: Hans H. Schmidt
  • Hoist frame
    Patent number: D456584
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Inventor: Ricky D. Rainey
  • Frame profile for a moveable pallet
    Patent number: D456585
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Assignee: K. Hartwall Oy Ab
    Inventor: Paul Sandström
  • Financial document processing module
    Patent number: D456586
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Assignee: NCR Corporation
    Inventors: Richard A. Fairey, Lee D. Fletcher, David S. Rowley, Owen H. Wilson
  • Self-service terminal
    Patent number: D456587
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Assignee: NCR Corporation
    Inventors: Andrew Kit, Mark G. Westwater
  • Miniature rose plant named ‘KORcrokiza’
    Patent number: PP12581
    Abstract: Miniature rose plant having a stable, cream flower color; ease of rooting from cuttings; rapid growth; good pot rose habit; and long shelf life.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Assignee: Jackson & Perkins Wholesale, Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel E. Jauchen
  • Strawberry plant designated ‘BG-378’
    Patent number: PP12582
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct winter planted short-day variety of strawberry known as ‘BG-378’. This new variety is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the southern coast of California. It is particularly characterized by its strong vigorous plant, moderately dense yet still remaining slightly open in growth habit, medium to large berry size, and fruit and flowers visible above the plant throughout much of the season. The fruit is medium red in color with good flavor, good juiciness and moderately firm texture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Assignee: Berry Genetics, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven D. Nelson, Mike D. Nelson, Leo W. Stoeckle
  • Miniature rose plant named ‘KORpikula’
    Patent number: PP12583
    Abstract: Miniature rose plant having a stable, light pink flower color; ease of rooting from cuttings; rapid growth; good pot rose habit; and long shelf life.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Assignee: Jackson & Perkins Wholesale, Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel E. Jauchen
  • Calibrachoa plant named ‘Wesviolet’
    Patent number: PP12584
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Calibrachoa plant named ‘Wesviolet’, characterized by its cascading habit, rounded and spherical plant shape; freely and continuous branching habit; small, narrow, dark green leaves; moderate to vigorous growth habit; flowers that do not close with low light levels or at night; numerous reddish purple-colored flowers; and good weather tolerance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Assignee: Gartenbau und Spezialkulturen Westhoff GbR
    Inventor: Heinrich Westhoff
  • Satureja plant named ‘Indian Mint’
    Patent number: PP12585
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Satureja plant named ‘Indian Mint’, characterized by its cascading, trailing and uniform plant habit; freely branching habit, dense and bushy growth habit; and dark green and aromatic leaves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Assignee: Hishtil-Afula (1989) Ltd.
    Inventor: Helmut Demel
  • Poinsettia plant named ‘Firework’
    Patent number: PP12586
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Poinsettia plant named ‘Firework’, characterized by its red and sharply pointed flower bracts that are held somewhat upright; dark green leaves; compact, uniform, upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; very freely branching habit; early flowering; and excellent post-production longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Inventor: Eduard Gross
  • Poinsettia plant named ‘Eda Pan 1’
    Patent number: PP12587
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Poinsettia plant named ‘Eda Pan 1’, characterized by its bright red bract; green, lighter green and light yellow variegated leaves; compact, uniform and upright plant habit; and excellent post-production longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Inventor: Eduard Gross
  • Trailing interspecific impatiens plant named ‘Balfafusia’
    Patent number: PP12588
    Abstract: A new and distinct impatiens plant named ‘Balfafusia’ is provided. This new cultivar was the result of a unique interspecific cross between Impatiens flaccida and Impatiens Hawkeri. More specifically, the female or seed parent of ‘Balfafusia’ was a proprietary Impatiens flaccida breeding selection and the male or pollen parent was a bulk of Impatiens Hawkeri pollen collected from the Java Series F1 hybrid New Guinea impatiens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Assignee: Ball Horticultural Company
    Inventor: Mario Guillen
  • Bidens plant named ‘Golden Star’
    Patent number: PP12589
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Bidens plant named ‘Golden Star’, characterized by its compact, mostly upright and somewhat outwardly spreading plant habit; freely branching, dense and bushy appearance; early and continuous flowering; large bright yellow inflorescences; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Inventor: Hermann Zapfel
  • Anthurium plant named ‘White Queen’
    Patent number: PP12590
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Anthurium plant named ‘White Queen’, characterized by its upright and somewhat outwardly spreading plant habit; freely clumping growth habit; durable glossy dark green leaves; strong root system; white-colored spathes that are positioned upright and beyond the foliage on strong and erect scapes; and good post-production longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Assignee: Rijnplant
    Inventor: Leonardus van Rijn
  • Poinsettia plant named ‘Romance’
    Patent number: PP12591
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Poinsettia plant named ‘Romance’, characterized by its bright red flower bracts; very dark green leaves; compact, uniform, upright and somewhat spreading plant habit; freely branching habit; and good post-production longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Assignee: Paul Ecke Ranch
    Inventor: Eduard Gross
  • Kalanchoe plant named ‘Forever Midi Bright Pink’
    Patent number: PP12592
    Abstract: A new Kalanchoe cultivar named ‘Forever Midi Bright Pink’ characterized by the combined features of the lavender-pink flower color mounded dense growth habit and excellent basal branching.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Assignee: Oglevee, Ltd.
    Inventor: Lyndon W. Drewlow
  • Kalanchoe plant named ‘Forever Midi Pink’
    Patent number: PP12593
    Abstract: A new Kalanchoe cultivar named ‘Forever Midi Pink’ characterized by its pink colored flowers, large leaves, mounded growth habit and excellent basal branching.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Assignee: Oglevee, Ltd.
    Inventor: Lyndon W. Drewlow
  • Begonia plant named ‘Carneval’
    Patent number: PP12594
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Begonia plant named ‘Carneval’, characterized by its compact and freely branching plant habit; double red and yellow bi-colored flowers; and excellent postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Inventor: Josef Heuger
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Ithaca’
    Patent number: PP12595
    Abstract: A chrysanthemum plant named ‘ITHACA’ characterized by its medium sized blooms with salmon ray florets and prolific branching; natural season flower date 4-7 September; blooming for a period of 6 weeks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Assignee: Chrysanthemum Breeders Assoc. N.V.
    Inventor: Robert Noodelijk
  • Pentas plant named ‘Venus’
    Patent number: PP12596
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Pentas plant named ‘Venus’, characterized by its uniform and compact plant habit; freely branching habit; numerous pink-colored flowers; and suitability for container production.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Assignee: D. S. Cole Growers, Inc.
    Inventor: Ib Nygaard
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘THOR’
    Patent number: PP12597
    Abstract: A chrysanthemum plant named ‘THOR’ characterized by its large sized blooms with orange ray florets and prolific branching; natural season flower date 5-8 September; blooming for a period of 6 weeks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Assignee: Chrysanthemum Breeders Assoc. N.V.
    Inventor: Robert Noodelijk
  • Begonia plant named ‘Betulia Pink’
    Patent number: PP12598
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Begonia plant named ‘Betulia Pink’, characterized by its compact and freely branching plant habit; double dark pink flowers; short peduncles and short pedicels; and excellent postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Assignee: Koppe Veredelins, B.V.
    Inventor: Lubbertus H. Koppe
  • Lavender plant named ‘Bella Pink’
    Patent number: PP12599
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Lavender plant named ‘Bella Pink’, characterized by its upright plant habit; dense and bushy plant form; vigorous growth habit; gray green-colored leaves; and red purple-colored flower corollas with showy light pink-colored terminal flower bracts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Inventor: Robert J. Cherry