Patents Issued in November 12, 2002
  • Hair color sample band
    Patent number: D465615
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Inventor: Lorie J. Brunelle
  • Ear cap for hearing protection
    Patent number: D465616
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Assignee: Peltor AB
    Inventor: Sigvard Nilsson
  • Weightlifting glove
    Patent number: D465617
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Inventor: Paul Francis DeLaup
  • Bag pickup glove
    Patent number: D465618
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Inventor: Richard Galloway
  • Panel of a bird cage
    Patent number: D465619
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Inventor: Yang Weiping
  • Pet seat
    Patent number: D465620
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Inventor: Mary Ann Stepp
  • Combined cat litter scoop holder and scoop
    Patent number: D465621
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Inventor: Timothy Dunn
  • Drum washing machine
    Patent number: D465622
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Assignees: Haier Group Corporation, Qingdao Refrigeration Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Danxiao Wang, Jianzhong Liu
  • Vacuum cleaner
    Patent number: D465623
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Stacey Main, Gabriel Concari, Mark Stratford, Michael Waldron
  • Nozzle support
    Patent number: D465624
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Assignee: Alfred Kaercher GmbH & Co.
    Inventors: Paulo Kolicheski, Minh M. Lam
  • Dual chamber spot remover
    Patent number: D465625
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Assignee: Vital Signs, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeffrey L. Price
  • Iron
    Patent number: D465626
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Assignee: Sunbeam Corporation Limited
    Inventor: Nicholas Graham Edmonds
  • Rubbish bin
    Patent number: D465627
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Assignee: Dong Guan Bright Yin Huey Lighting Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Kevin Hsu
  • Garbage can
    Patent number: D465628
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Inventor: Chung Cheng Chen
  • Garbage can
    Patent number: D465629
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Inventor: Tsong-Yow Lin
  • Garbage can
    Patent number: D465630
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Inventor: Tsong-Yow Lin
  • Motorized wheelbarrow
    Patent number: D465631
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Assignee: Murray, Inc.
    Inventor: Ronald G. Brant
  • Combined shopping cart/stroller
    Patent number: D465632
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Assignee: Ohio Steel Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Dana J. Koppes, Eric J. Fickas, Vincent A. Gioia, Rodger Hays, Joni Hill, Paul P. Kolada, Thomas P. Martini, Jon M. Provencher, Kevin J. Vititoe
  • Luggage cart
    Patent number: D465633
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Assignee: Ateliers Reunis Caddie (Societe Anonyme)
    Inventor: Alain Le Marchand
  • Hand truck
    Patent number: D465634
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Assignee: Magline, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard P. Botzau, Joseph Thomas Hatfield, Jerry J. McQuarter, Daniel C. Munn
  • Removing machine for a vehicle engine
    Patent number: D465635
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Inventor: Wen-Cheng Hong
  • Grapevine cv. ‘Sugratwentytwo’
    Patent number: PP13198
    Abstract: A new and distinct grapevine variety characterized by white seedless berries of oblong shape and medium size. The new variety ripens very late, and is extremely productive when pruned to short spurs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Assignee: Sun World International, Inc.
    Inventor: David W. Cain
  • Grapevine cv. ‘Sugraseventeen’
    Patent number: PP13199
    Abstract: A new and distinct grapevine variety characterized by firm, medium-sized red berries that ripen very late and are able to tolerate rainfall or adverse weather conditions better than other available late red seedless varieties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Inventor: David W. Cain
  • Ornithogalum plant named ‘Chesapeake Snowflake’
    Patent number: PP13200
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Ornithogalum plant named ‘Chesapeake Snowflake’ characterized by its strong, upright and short scapes; and dense corymbose racemes with numerous white-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Robert Griesbach, Fred Meyer
  • Geranium plant named ‘Duevalent’
    Patent number: PP13201
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Zonal Geranium plant named ‘Duevalent’, characterized by its upright and rounded plant habit; freely flowering habit; and red purple-colored flowers held above the foliage on upright peduncles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Assignee: Dümmen Jungpflanzen GbR
    Inventor: Marga Dümmen
  • Geranium plant named ‘KLEP01052’
    Patent number: PP13202
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Zonal Geranium plant named ‘KLEP01052’, characterized by its upright and uniform plant habit; freely branching and flowering habit; early flowering habit; and white-colored flowers arranged in rounded umbels held above the foliage on upright and strong peduncles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Assignee: Klemm + Sohn GmbH + Co. KG
    Inventor: Nils Klemm
  • High yielding stable plant of Rosa damascena, called ‘Ranisahiba’
    Patent number: PP13203
    Abstract: The invention provides a novel half-sib damask rose progeny christened as ‘Ranisahiba’ and characterized by its doubled per se oil content and oil yield, high flower biomass with synchronous flowering and firmly fixed morphophysiological plant-traits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Assignee: Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
    Inventors: Nirmal Kumar Patra, Sushil Kumar, Suman Preet Singh Khanuja, Ajit Kumar Shasney, Alok Kalra, Herikesh Bahadur Singh, Hemendra Pratap Singh, Hasan Tanveer, Ved Ram Singh, Nareshwar Mengi, Dharmendra Kumar Rajput, Mahendra Singh Negi, Neeraj Kumar Tyagi, Paltoo Ram, Vijay Pal Singh, Anand Singh, Birendra Kumar, Jitendra Pal Singh, Vijay Kumar, Shiv Ram Sharma
  • Symphoricarpos plant named ‘Kolcharm’
    Patent number: PP13204
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Symphoricarpos plant named ‘Kolcharm’, characterized by its upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; dark green leaves; large pink and white-colored fruits; and good postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Assignee: Gebr. Kolster B.V.
    Inventor: Jan de Jong
  • Carnation plant named ‘Wesdired’
    Patent number: PP13205
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Carnation plant named ‘Wesdired’, characterized by its compact, upright and rounded plant habit; freely basal branching habit; strong lateral branches; dark green-colored foliage; continuous flowering habit; and bright red-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Assignee: West Select B.V.
    Inventor: Gijsbertus van Leeuwen
  • Symphoricarpos plant named ‘Kolsweet’
    Patent number: PP13206
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Symphoricarpos plant named ‘Kolsweet’, characterized by its upright and outwardy spreading plant habit; medium green leaves; large light pink-colored fruits; and good postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Assignee: Gebr. Kolster B.V.
    Inventor: Hans van Leyssen
  • Phalaenopsis plant named (Golden Buddha×Pearlie) ‘Pine Ridge-A’
    Patent number: PP13207
    Abstract: A new and distinct Phalaenopsis Orchid plant named (Golden Buddha×Pearlie) ‘Pine Ridge-A’ which produces flowers which are pastel yellow with pink centers and orange red labellum. The flowers are carried on short, sturdy, and upright racemes. The flowers are long lasting. The foliage is compact, very dark green, and glossy. Plants of the new cultivar grow quickly to marketable size. The above features combined make the new cultivar particularly well-suited to commercial production and marketing practices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Assignee: Twyford International Inc.
    Inventor: Terry A. Glancy
  • Begonia plant named ‘00/3’
    Patent number: PP13208
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Begonia plant named ‘00/3’, characterized by its compact and upright plant habit; double orange red and yellow bi-colored flowers that fade to yellow and are held above the foliage; inner tepals with crenate margins; and excellent postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Inventor: Josef Heuger
  • Regal pelargonium plant named ‘Camelot’
    Patent number: PP13209
    Abstract: A new and distinct regal geranium plant with an abundance of purple colored flowers with a distinct dark purple blotch above medium green foliage. The new cultivar is compact, self-branching, and early flowering.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Assignee: Penn State Research Foundation
    Inventors: Richard Craig, Marietta Loehrlein
  • Floribunda rose plant named ‘JACnereb’
    Patent number: PP13210
    Abstract: A floribunda rose plant characterized by its compact, well-branched but vigorous growth; its dark green, disease resistant foliage; and its large, cupped, old fashioned looking flowers having a high petal count and a strong, sweet, fruity fragrance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Assignee: Jackson & Perkins Wholesale, Inc.
    Inventor: Keith W. Zary
  • Geranium plant named ‘Fisvulk’
    Patent number: PP13211
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of geranium plant named ‘Fisvulk’, as described and illustrated, and particularly characterized by the combined features of orange-red, cup-shaped flowers, semi-spherically shaped umbels, medium-green foliage with distinct zonation, and medium sized, rounded plant habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Assignee: Florfis AG
    Inventor: Angelika Utecht
  • Dahlia plant named ‘Melody Latin’
    Patent number: PP13212
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Dahlia plant named ‘Melody Latin’, characterized by its upright, somewhat outwardly spreading and rounded plant habit; freely branching habit, full and dense plants; freely flowering habit; decorative inflorescence form with inflorescences positioned just above the foliage; yellow-colored ray florets; excellent garden performance; and excellent inflorescence longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Assignee: Gebr. Verwer
    Inventor: Aad W. M. Verwer
  • Rose plant named ‘Yoyered’
    Patent number: PP13213
    Abstract: A distinctive cultivar of Hybrid Tea Rose plant named ‘Yoyered’, characterized by its glossy dark green leaves; long, thick and dark red stems; large golden yellow and red bi-colored flowers; and good postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: Cornelis P. Vandenberg
  • Rose plant named ‘Yowipi’
    Patent number: PP13214
    Abstract: A distinctive cultivar of Hybrid Tea Rose plant named ‘Yowipi’, characterized by its dark green leaves; long, thick and dark red stems; large white and pink flowers with ruffled petal margins; and good postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: Cornelis P. Vandenberg
  • Heuchera plant named ‘Vesuvius’
    Patent number: PP13215
    Abstract: A new and distinct hybrid of Heuchera plant characterized by its distinctive dark foliage with coral colored flowers, profuse bloom stalks, and reblooming habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Assignee: Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel M. Heims
  • Dahlia plant named ‘VK 41’
    Patent number: PP13216
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Dahlia plant named ‘VK 41’, characterized by its compact, upright, somewhat outwardly spreading and rounded plant habit; freely branching habit, full and dense plants; freely flowering habit; decorative inflorescence form with inflorescences held above the foliage on strong peduncles; pink and yellow bi-colored ray florets that are purple when developing; excellent garden performance; and excellent inflorescence longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Assignee: Gebr. Verwer
    Inventor: Aad W. M. Verwer
  • Dahlia plant named ‘Melody Swing’
    Patent number: PP13217
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Dahlia plant named ‘Melody Swing’, characterized by its upright, somewhat outwardly spreading and rounded plant habit; freely branching habit, full and dense plants; freely flowering habit; decorative inflorescence form with inflorescences positioned just above the foliage; dark orange-colored ray florets; excellent garden performance; and excellent inflorescence longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Assignee: Gebr. Verwer
    Inventor: Aad W. M. Verwer
  • Argyranthemum plant named ‘M8/20’
    Patent number: PP13218
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Argyranthemum plant named ‘M8/20’, characterized by its compact and mounded plant habit; freely branching habit, dense and bushy plants; very freely flowering with numerous inflorescences per plant; purple red-colored ray florets that fade to pale pink with age; and unique semi-double inflorescence form.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Inventor: Francis William Hammond
  • Verbena plant named ‘Blancena’
    Patent number: PP13219
    Abstract: A new Verbena plant particularly distinguished by its very large white flower, early flowering, and a spreading habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Assignee: Syngenta Seeds B.V.
    Inventor: Henricus G. W. Stemkens
  • Almond tree named ‘Marchini’
    Patent number: PP13220
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an almond tree, botanical classification Prunus dulcis cultivar ‘MARCHINI’, and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a large size, vigorous, hardy, self-sterile, productive and regular bearing tree whose nuts mature under the ecological conditions described approximately the last week in August. The nut is medium in size and is enclosed by a soft, open shell that is easily removed by hand or by machanical shellers. The shelled nut may be marketed as a whole, blanched, sliced or diced product. The inshell nut is very suitable as a roasted and salted product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Inventor: Joseph C. Marchini
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Spicy Yocheryl’
    Patent number: PP13221
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Spicy Yocheryl’, characterized by its upright plant habit; freely branching growth habit; uniform and freely flowering habit; decorative-type inflorescences; and dark bronze ray florets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark Smith
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Dazzling Yostacy’
    Patent number: PP13222
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Dazzling Yostacy’, characterized by its upright plant habit; freely branching growth habit; uniform and freely flowering habit; daisy-type inflorescences; and red and yellow bi-colored ray florets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: Cornelis P. Vandenberg
  • Daylily plant named ‘Apricot Sparkles’
    Patent number: PP13223
    Abstract: A new and distinct Hemerocallis hybrid cultivar of the dormant type named ‘Apricot Sparkles’ is provided. The new cultivar is very floriferous and forms attractive apricot colored blossoms with diamond dusting over an extended period of time that begins during late May to early June and commonly ends during late September to early October in U.S.D.A. Hardiness Zone No. 7A. The plant readily forms new fans (plants) and readily forms a number of scapes per fan. The new cultivar is particularity well suited for growing as distinctive colorful ornamentation in the landscape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Inventor: Darrel A. Apps
  • New Guinea Impatiens plant named ‘Fisupnics Lav’
    Patent number: PP13224
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of New Guinea Impatiens plant named ‘Fisupnics Lav’, characterized by its outwardly spreading, rounded and uniformly mounded plant habit; freely branching and freely flowering habit; large rounded lavender purple-colored flowers with purple-colored central stripes that are positioned above and beyond the foliage; and dark green-colored leaves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Inventor: Birgit Hofmann
  • New Guinea Impatiens plant named ‘Fisnics Orange’
    Patent number: PP13225
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of New Guinea Impatiens plant named ‘Fisnics Orange’, characterized by its outwadly spreading, rounded and uniformly mounded plant habit; freely branching and freely flowering habit; large rounded bright orange-colored flowers that are positioned above and beyond the foliage; and medium green-colored leaves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Inventor: Birgit Hofmann
  • New Guinea Impatiens plant named ‘Fisnics Red’
    Patent number: PP13226
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of New Guinea Impatiens plant named ‘Fisnics Red’, characterized by its outwardly spreading, rounded and uniformly mounded plant habit; freely branching and freely flowering habit; large rounded bright red-colored flowers that are positioned above and beyond the foliage; and medium green-colored leaves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Inventor: Birgit Hofmann