Patents Issued in August 20, 2002
  • Tail lens assembly for pick ups
    Patent number: D461919
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Inventor: Brian A. Horowitz
  • License plate light for two-wheeled motor vehicles
    Patent number: D461920
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Assignee: Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Seiji Yamaguchi, Masamoto Ito
  • Solar powered outdoor light
    Patent number: D461921
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Assignee: The Brinkmann Corporation
    Inventor: Hon Siu Cheong Ellis
  • Lighting fixture
    Patent number: D461922
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Assignee: Atom Lighting, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan D. Hille, Jeffrey B. Berghoff, Jon T. Lundquist
  • Lighting fixture
    Patent number: D461923
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Assignee: General Innovations, LLC
    Inventor: Bentley Chelf
  • Lighting fixture
    Patent number: D461924
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Assignee: General Innovations, LLC
    Inventor: Bentley Chelf
  • Wooden lamp stand
    Patent number: D461925
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Inventor: McNeill Stokes
  • Wooden lamp stand
    Patent number: D461926
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Inventor: McNeill Stokes
  • Wooden lamp stand
    Patent number: D461927
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Inventor: McNeill Stokes
  • Lighting fixture backplate
    Patent number: D461928
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Assignee: Minka Lighting, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert De'Armond
  • Lighting fixture backplate
    Patent number: D461929
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Assignee: Minka Lighting, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert De'Armond
  • Medallion for lighting fixture
    Patent number: D461930
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Assignee: Quorum International, L.P.
    Inventor: Jose Luis Mas Tortosa
  • Headband
    Patent number: D461931
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Inventor: Paula L. Kelly
  • Headband
    Patent number: D461932
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Inventor: Diane Teresa Riva
  • Rear portion of removable tweezers for a multipurpose tool
    Patent number: D461933
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Assignee: Leatherman Tool Group, Inc.
    Inventor: Benjamin C. Rivera
  • Face powder container
    Patent number: D461934
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Assignee: Decadence Cosmetics
    Inventor: Beth Colla
  • Motorcycle helmet
    Patent number: D461935
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Assignee: Winex Helmets, Inc.
    Inventor: Paul J. Hahm
  • Athletic leg guard
    Patent number: D461936
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Assignee: Mizuno Corporation
    Inventors: Jeffrey L. Fiorini, Shingo Nemoto, Masao Nagai, Shigeki Kuroda, Soichi Fujimoto
  • Multi-level cat play structure
    Patent number: D461937
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Inventor: Donald I. Small
  • Paint scraper
    Patent number: D461938
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Assignee: Kapman AB
    Inventors: Sture Bäckman, Andreas Eriksson, Håkan Bergkvist
  • Trash can receptacle
    Patent number: D461939
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Assignee: Victor Stanley, Inc.
    Inventor: Gerald P. Skalka
  • Waste receptacle
    Patent number: D461940
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Assignee: Creative Bath Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Mathias Meinzinger, George Schmidt, Dwayne Hines
  • Serving cart with sink and foldable faucet
    Patent number: D461941
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Assignee: Spang & Company
    Inventors: John Underbrink, Peter C. Hill
  • Set of forks with markings for a high-lift pallet truck
    Patent number: D461942
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Assignee: Crown Equipment Corporation
    Inventor: Michael P. Gallagher
  • Dahlia plant named ‘Limousin’
    Patent number: PP12860
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Dahlia plant named ‘Limousin’, characterized by its upright, uniformly mounded and compact plant habit; freely branching habit, full and dense plants; continuous and freely flowering during the spring until fall; full inflorescences with multiple rows of ray florets; reddish purple-colored ray florets with bright yellow-colored disc florets; and excellent garden and patio container performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Inventor: Frank N. G. Ruigrok
  • Pineapple plant named ‘RL 41’
    Patent number: PP12861
    Abstract: An Ananas comosus variety is provided that forms attractive orange-red oval to cylindrical fruit with relatively flat fruitlets. The fruit is substantially uniformly colored from top to bottom when ripe even in the absence of chemical treatment with a growth regulator. The fruit flesh is golden yellow and substantially homogeneous. When compared to Smooth Cayenne (non-patented in the United States), the fruit flesh in generally sweeter and commonly contains substantially more ascorbic acid. Such higher ascorbic acid content is of nutritional benefit and serves to retard the browning of the flesh. Completely spineless piping leaves are formed. On an infrequent basis peduncle slips are formed that commonly are spaced below the fruit and do not to pose any significant interference. The fruit crown is long, erect, and conical. The fruit yield is generally comparable to that of Smooth Cayenne.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Assignee: Cirad
    Inventor: Chantal Loison
  • Miniature rose plant named ‘Ruikenre’
    Patent number: PP12862
    Abstract: A distinctive cultivar of miniature rose plant named ‘Ruikenre’, characterized by its glossy dark green leaves; dense and bushy growth habit; large double red-colored flowers arranged in tight sprays; strong rooting habit; and excellent postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Assignee: De Ruiter's Nieuwe Rozen, B.V.
    Inventor: Antonius A. Pouw
  • MacIntosh apple variety named ‘Miriela’
    Patent number: PP12863
    Abstract: The ‘Miriela’ variety of MacIntosh apple tree is characterized by a later fruit maturity date, harder texture, slower ripening/softening rate, lower flesh ethylene level, and strong resistance to pre-harvest drop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Inventor: Richard K. Crooke
  • Bouvardia plant named ‘Green Spring’
    Patent number: PP12864
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Bouvardia plant named ‘Green Spring’ characterized by having white flowers that are green at the apex, dark-green foliage, short internodes, which makes it suitable for growing as a potplant, and excellent keeping quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Inventor: John M. F. de Jong
  • Chrysanthemum named ‘Currant Elgon’
    Patent number: PP12865
    Abstract: A Chrysanthemum plant named ‘CURRANT ELGON’ characterized by its medium sized blooms with dark salmon ray-florets and yellow-green disc florets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Assignee: Chrysanthemum Breeders Association N.V.
    Inventor: Robert Noodelijk
  • Curcuma plant named ‘Thai Supreme’
    Patent number: PP12866
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Curcuma plant named ‘Thai Supreme’, characterized by its compact plant habit with flowers positioned at or just above the foliage; upright and somewhat outwardly arching habit; freely branching growth habit; early and freely flowering; and purple-colored flower bracts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Assignee: Ben Zur Nurseries Ltd.
    Inventors: Issachar Ben Zur, Vitoon Techachareonsukchera
  • Aglaonema plant named ‘Emerald Bay’
    Patent number: PP12867
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Aglaonema plant named ‘Emerald Bay’, characterized by its freely basal branching growth habit; attractive and unique variegated foliage; leaves are silvery gray in the center, with random dark green and gray-green blotches towards the margins, and dark green margins; and light green-colored petioles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard Jay Henny
  • Geranium plant named ‘Amri Pink II’
    Patent number: PP12868
    Abstract: A geranium cultivar paricularly distinguished by dark green foliage, pink flower color, and semi-double flowers on large umbels, fast rooting and exhibits vigorous growth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Assignee: Goldsmith Plants, Inc.
    Inventor: Mitchell Eugene Hanes
  • Hibiscus plant named ‘Largo Breeze’
    Patent number: PP12869
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hibiscus plant named ‘Largo Breeze’, characterized by its compact, upright, somewhat outwardly spreading, uniform, dense and symmetrical plant habit that is appropriate for container production; glossy dark green leaves; uniform and freely flowering habit; very large orange-colored flowers with dark red-colored throat, red venation and short peduncles; good resistance to flower bud abscission; and relative resistance to pathogens common to Hibiscus grown under Florida production conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: Wendy R. Bergman
  • Viburnum plant named ‘Henneke’
    Patent number: PP12870
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Viburnum plant named ‘Henneke’, characterized by its upright and rounded plant habit; very freely branching, dense and bushy plant habit; durable foliage that is relatively less susceptible to marginal scorching; numerous small white flowers arranged in large rounded hemispherical cymes; long-persisting dark red fruit; and superior winter hardiness; plants have been observed to tolerate temperatures as low as −35° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Assignee: Spring Meadow Nursery, Inc.
    Inventor: Rodney Henneke
  • Azalea plant named ‘Timeless’
    Patent number: PP12871
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Azalea plant named ‘Timeless’, characterized by its dark green glossy leaves that do not abscise during the cooling and forcing periods; compact plants with dense, upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; very freely branching habit; rapid flowering response; numerous, large and showy bright pink-colored flowers; hose-in-hose flower form; ruffled petal margins; excellent postproduction longevity; and very low incidence of infection with Cylindrocladium in inoculated trials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventors: Leon Glicenstein, Wendy R. Bergman
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Make-Up’
    Patent number: PP12872
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Make-Up’, characterized by its large daisy-type inflorescences that are about 6.8 cm in diameter; attractive dark red and yellow bi-colored ray florets; very freely flowering habit with numerous inflorescences per stem; early flowering, response time about 50 days; dark green foliage; strong stems; and excellent postproduction longevity with inflorescences maintaining good substance and color for about four weeks in an interior environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: Cornelis P. Vandenberg
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Wish’
    Patent number: PP12873
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Wish’, characterized by its large decorative-type inflorescences that are about 7.1 cm in diameter; attractive dark pink-colored ray florets; early flowering, response time about 54 days; dark green foliage; strong stems; and good postproduction longevity with inflorescences maintaining good substance and color for about three weeks in an interior environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: Cornelis P. VandenBerg
  • Hydrangea plant named ‘Limelight’
    Patent number: PP12874
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘Limelight’, characterized by its upright flower panicles on strong peduncles with numerous flowers per panicle; unique light green-colored sepals; large calyces; and relatively early flowering.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Assignee: Spring Meadow Nursery, Inc.
    Inventor: Pieter Zwijnenburg, Jr.
  • Bracteantha plant named ‘Florabella Lemon’
    Patent number: PP12875
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Bracteantha plant named ‘Florabella Lemon’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and rounded plant form; compact plant habit; small lanceolate leaves; light yellow-colored ray florets, and short peduncles that hold inflorescences above the foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Assignee: Outback Plants Pty. Ltd.
    Inventor: Alexander David Salmon
  • Hybrid tea rose plant named ‘Meibosnio’
    Patent number: PP12876
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Hybrid Tea rose plant is provided which abundantly forms attractive very double blossoms that are a blend of yellow and salmon pink. The plant exhibits a bushy strong vigorous growth habit, dense dark green foliage, and excellent disease resistance particularly with respect to Black Spot. The attractive dark green foliage contrasts nicely with the light-colored blossoms. The new variety is particularly well suited for growing as attractive ornamentation in the landscape such as in parks and gardens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Assignee: CP (Delaware), Inc.
    Inventor: Alain A. Meilland
  • Plant carrier with pull-out remover
    Patent number: RE37821
    Abstract: A system of plastic plant trays is disclosed for conveniently transporting, displaying and removing (for planting) young plants or seedlings. In the preferred embodiment, each tray comprises a plurality of cells for removably housing the plants; unique pull-out tabs for gently lifting plants atop them from individual cells; and a color-coded handle that identifies the price of the plants. By pulling up on a dangling end of a tab, a gardener can lift and later extract a plant with minimal damage to its roots or flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Inventor: Leonard VanWingerden
  • Selectively padded wetsuit garment
    Patent number: 6434749
    Abstract: A garment for use in watersports to protect one or more than one vulnerable region of a person's body considered susceptible to injury associated with repetitive contact with a hard surfboard surface, comprising a body garment (10) having an inside surface and an outer surface; and one or more than one cushioning pad (12, 14, 16, 18, 20) connected to the body garment (10), disposed adjacent the inside surface, or the outer surface, or the inside surface and the outer surface, and positioned in juxtaposition to the one or more than one vulnerable region of the body, and one or more than one insert pad (44) for insertion into one or more than one pocket (26). The vulnerable regions may be optionally selected from the group consisting of the body area in proximity to the ribs, upper hips, elbows, inner elbows, knees, ankles, front of ankles adjacent the feet, and lower back.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Assignee: Four Girls, LLC
    Inventors: Brighdie M. Grounds, Jonathan Paskowitz, Amber Sakai
  • Infant carrier covering
    Patent number: 6434750
    Abstract: An apparatus for covering an infant that is placed in a front-worn type of infant carrier includes a flexible center panel that includes a pair of arcuate sides that curve inward proximate the vertical center of the center panel. A pair of flexible side panels each include a pair of opposite outwardly curved edges that are each attached on one side to one of the arcuate sides of the center panel. An adjustable neck strap that is attached to the center panel is placed around the neck of the person using the apparatus. The person attaches the front-worn infant carrier to the front of their person and then places the infant therein, either facing the infant rearward or facing forward. The apparatus is then secured about the neck of the person and is allowed to drape over the infant carrier and the infant therein, thereby protecting the infant from the sun and elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Inventor: Shelley Anne Hunter
  • Novelty tank top
    Patent number: 6434751
    Abstract: A novelty tank top derived from a man's undergarment. The inverted undergarment is worn over the upper torso of the wearer. The novelty tank top has an anterior pocket for carrying small items and a spandex liner that improves the functionality of the tank top.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Inventors: Jamie K. Gustafson, Joyce A. Christy, Stacy A. Kramer, Lynn E. Gustafson, Jody E. Howe
  • Covering for a portion of a human head
    Patent number: 6434752
    Abstract: A covering (2) for a portion of a human head (16) and its method of use is disclosed. The covering (2) is an envelope formed from a flexible material and provided with a mouth, the material defining the mouth of the envelop. The length of the edge (6) of the material defining the mouth being at least partially elastically extendable. The envelope and the mouth are dimensioned to allow a first portion (8) of the envelope to be placed over the top and back portion of a head (16) and a second portion (10) of the envelope to extend forwards of the head (16), such that on twisting of the second portion (10) of the envelope through at least 180° about an axis (18) extending forwards from the head, part of the second portion (10) of the envelope may be caused to overlie the first portion (8) of the envelope on the head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Inventor: Margaret Malvina Adams
  • Hook assembly used for waist-adjusting mechanism of garment and garment having waist-adjusting mechanism
    Patent number: 6434753
    Abstract: A front center opening can be opened and closed by a zip fastener. A hook assembly joins upper ends of the front center opening in a separable way and adjusts a waist size of pants within a fixed range. An adjusting cloth is sewed between one of fastener tapes of the zip fastener and an outer cloth of the front center opening. The adjusting cloth has an overlap to provide an extra length on the waist size of the pants. The hook assembly adjusts the waist size of the pants so as to fit a waist size of a user. The overlap of the adjusting cloth is extended in a specified manner so as to adjust a size of the pants corresponding to a portion lower than the waist of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Inventor: Koji Kato
  • Hook assembly used for waist-adjusting mechanism of garment and garment having waist-adjusting mechanism
    Patent number: 6434754
    Abstract: A front center opening can be opened and closed by a zip fastener. A hook assembly joins upper ends of the front center opening in a separable way and adjusts a waist size of pants within a fixed range. An adjusting cloth is sewed between one of fastener tapes of the zip fastener and an outer cloth of the front center opening. The adjusting cloth has an overlap to provide an extra length on the waist size of the pants. The hook assembly adjusts the waist size of the pants so as to fit a waist size of a user. The overlap of the adjusting cloth is extended in a specified manner so as to adjust a size of the pants corresponding to a portion lower than the waist of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Inventor: Koji Kato
  • Helmet
    Patent number: 6434755
    Abstract: A helmet which includes a substantially rigid shell having a shell thickness defined by a substantially continuous exterior surface spaced apart from a substantially continuous interior surface. A one-piece first shock attenuating member is positioned adjacent to and in substantially in contact with portions of the interior surface of the shell. The first shock attenuating member has a first thickness and a first compression deflection. A plurality of discrete second shock attenuating members are positioned adjacent to portions of the first shock attenuating member and adjacent to and in substantially in contact with portions of the interior surface of the shell. Each second shock attenuating member has a second thickness and a second density, with the second thickness being greater than the first thickness and the second compression deflection being less than the first compression deflection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Assignee: Southern Impact Research Center, LLC
    Inventors: P. David Halstead, Cherie F. Alexander, Thad Ide
  • Neck and spine protection apparatus
    Patent number: 6434756
    Abstract: An apparatus for protecting the neck and spine of a user are provided. A neck and spinal protection apparatus is provided comprising a chest cover for fitting about a chest of a user. Moreover, a back cover fits about an upper back of the user and a shoulder cover fits about the user's shoulders and is connected to the chest and back cover. Furthermore, a head cover fits over a head of the user and is connected to the back cover. The head cover extends only about the upward and rearward periphery of a user and disperses a force associated with an impact to the head cover downward to the chest, back and shoulder covers in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Inventor: Vohn Hoop