Patents Issued in November 19, 2002
  • Steam generating domestic appliance
    Patent number: D465886
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Assignee: Termozeta S.p.A.
    Inventor: Alessandro Doria
  • Washbowl
    Patent number: D465887
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Inventor: Edson Donizetti Begnani
  • Sucker of a plunger
    Patent number: D465888
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Assignee: Chntuo Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Long Sheh Wang
  • Bootwiper with cricket design
    Patent number: D465889
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Assignee: Rileys Limited
    Inventor: Hettiyakandage Piyal Lalindra Fernando
  • Mop head
    Patent number: D465890
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Carmen Martin Rivera, Rafael Cebellan Debon, Estrella Cabrero Gomez
  • Dish cradle
    Patent number: D465891
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Inventor: Michael Gordon Brown
  • Longitudinally ribbed smoker's urn holder
    Patent number: D465892
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Assignee: United Receptacle Inc.
    Inventors: Richard E. Weiss, Sam Weiss
  • Garbage can
    Patent number: D465893
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Inventor: Tsong-Yow Lin
  • Garbage can
    Patent number: D465894
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Inventor: Tsong-Yow Lin
  • Cart-housing for automotive service equipment
    Patent number: D465895
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Assignee: Snap-on Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Dean P. Pfefferle, Anwar Suharno, Craig F. Govekar, Michael M. Meeker, Larry G. Moller, Mark R. Schaefer
  • Pet cleaning cart
    Patent number: D465896
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Inventor: Eric T. Frehsee
  • Power trowel dolly
    Patent number: D465897
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Assignee: Allen Engineering Corp.
    Inventor: Robert Smith
  • Geranium plant named ‘Fistador’
    Patent number: PP13235
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of geranium plant named ‘Fistador’, as described and illustrated, and particularly characterized by the combined features of scarlet, cup-shaped flowers; medium-sized semi-spherically shaped inflorescence; intense green foliage with distinct zonation; and medium-tall, well-branched and rounded plant habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Assignee: Florfis AG
    Inventor: Angelika Utecht
  • Agapanthus plant named ‘SARAH’
    Patent number: PP13236
    Abstract: A new and distinct Agapanthus praecox plant named ‘Sarah’ characterized by its distinctly arranged upward pointing florets producing a candelabra shaped umbel, bicolored florets and dark green foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Inventor: Mike Geenty
  • Carnation plant named ‘Wesdiwit’
    Patent number: PP13237
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Carnation plant named ‘Wesdiwit’, characterized by its compact, upright and rounded plant habit; freely basal branching habit; strong lateral branches; dark green-colored foliage; continuous flowering habit; and white-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Assignee: West Select B.V.
    Inventor: Gijsbertus van Leeuwen
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Vybowl’
    Patent number: PP13238
    Abstract: A Chrysanthemum plant named ‘VYBOWL’ characterized by its medium sized blooms with yellow ray-florets and brown disc florets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Assignee: Chrysanthemum Breeders Association NV
    Inventor: Arnold Vijverberg
  • Geranium plant named ‘Duehaydn’
    Patent number: PP13239
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Ivy Geranium plant named ‘Duehaydn’, characterized by its upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; freely basal branching habit; freely flowering habit; and pink-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Assignee: Dümmen Jungpflanzen GbR
    Inventor: Marga Dümmen
  • Geranium plant named ‘Duemor’
    Patent number: PP13240
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Ivy Geranium plant named ‘Duemor’, characterized by its upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; freely basal branching habit; freely flowering habit; and lavender purple-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Assignee: Dümmen Jungpflanzen GbR
    Inventor: Marga Dümmen
  • Geranium plant named ‘Dueimap’
    Patent number: PP13241
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Zonal Geranium plant named ‘Dueimap’, characterized by its upright and rounded plant habit; freely flowering habit; and orange-colored flowers held above the foliage on upright peduncles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Assignee: Dümmen Jungpflanzen GbR
    Inventor: Marga Dümmen
  • Geranium plant named ‘Duebus’
    Patent number: PP13242
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Ivy Geranium plant named ‘Duebus’, characterized by its upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; freely basal branching habit; freely flowering habit; and red purple-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Assignee: Dümmen Jungpflanzen GbR
    Inventor: Marga Dümmen
  • Calibrachoa plant named ‘KLEC01068’
    Patent number: PP13243
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Calibrachoa plant named ‘KLEC01068’, characterized by its cascading plant habit; freely branching habit; early flowering; white-colored flowers with light red purple venation; and good weather tolerance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Assignee: Klenim + Sohn GmbH + Co. KG
    Inventor: Nils Klemm
  • Symphoricarpos plant named ‘Scarlet Pearl’
    Patent number: PP13244
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Symphoricarpos plant named ‘Scarlet Pearl’, characterized by its upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; dark green leaves; large red purple-colored fruits; and good postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Assignee: Gebr, Kolster B.V.
    Inventor: Jan de Jong
  • Variety of Geranium named ‘Global Coral Rose’
    Patent number: PP13245
    Abstract: The claimed cultivar is characterized by a red purple semi-double, ruffled, slightly cupped, open, floret further characterized by a lighter reddish area toward base and white at the base of the florets accented with a dark burgundy eye over a medium green cascading mound. The claimed cultivar exhibits high petal retention during final production and shipping with cutting production and rooting speed greatly improved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Assignee: John Bodger and Sons Company
    Inventor: David Lemon
  • Geranium plant named ‘Fiseyely’
    Patent number: PP13246
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of geranium plant named ‘Fiseyely’, as described and illustrated, and particularly characterized by the combined features of deep lavender colored flowers with deep red markings, relatively large, semi-spherically shaped umbels well above the foliage, mid season spring flower response, large, medium green leaves with slight zonation, and medium to tall, well-branched and uniformly rounded plant habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Assignee: Florfis AG
    Inventor: Angelika Utecht
  • Hydrangea anomala subspecies petiolaris plant named ‘Kuga Variegated’
    Patent number: PP13247
    Abstract: A new plant variety of Hydrangea anomala subspecies petiolaris having new shoots and foliage that emerge white, cream, pale yellow to pink with pink stems. Foliage goes through a phase in which leaves are flecked/dotted cream to pale yellow sometimes with margin pale yellow in an irregular variegated pattern. Mature foliage is viridescent with leaves becoming green.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Assignee: Hines Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Toshiro Shimizu
  • Geranium plant named ‘Fiston’
    Patent number: PP13248
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of geranium plant named ‘Fiston’, as described and illustrated, and particularly characterized by the combined features of bright coral, round flowers, medium to large umbels on relatively short peduncles, medium green leaves with slight zonation, and medium sized, but relatively low and tight plant habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Assignee: Florfis AG
    Inventor: Angelika Utecht
  • Geranium plant named ‘Fisrobrav’
    Patent number: PP13249
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of geranium plant named ‘Fisrobrav’, as described and illustrated, and particularly characterized by the combined features of bluish-pink round flowers with cherry-red eyes, medium sized umbels well above the foliage, medium green foliage with weak zonation, and moderately vigorous growth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Assignee: Florfis AG
    Inventor: Angelika Utecht
  • Geranium plant named ‘Fisrovio’
    Patent number: PP13250
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of geranium plant named ‘Fisrovio’, as described and illustrated, and particularly characterized by the combined features of bright violet-purple flowers with orange-red markings, medium-green, slightly zoned foliage, vigorous growth, and well-branched, uniform, tall plant habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Assignee: Florfis AG
    Inventor: Angelika Utecht
  • Geranium plant named ‘Fisbluda’
    Patent number: PP13251
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of geranium plant named ‘Fisbluda’, as described and illustrated, and particularly characterized by the combined features of deep rose colored, semi-double flowers with dark red and white markings, mid season spring flowering response, medium sized inflorescences, medium green foliage with distinct zonation, and well-branched, lowly rounded, medium sized plant habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Assignee: Florfis AG
    Inventor: Angelika Utecht
  • Geranium plant named ‘Fisromag’
    Patent number: PP13252
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of geranium plant named ‘Fisromag’, as described and illustrated, and particularly characterized by the combined features of red-purple semi-double flowers, medium size inflorescences, medium green foliage with weak zonation, and relatively compact, low medium sized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Assignee: Florfis AG
    Inventor: Angelika Utecht
  • Lobelia erinus plant named ‘TiLu’
    Patent number: PP13253
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of ‘Lobelia erinus’ having pendulous stems, freely branching plant habit, light blue flowers with a white eye that are produced continuously throughout the growing season, dark green to bronzish green foliage, and good heat tolerance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Inventor: Harlan B. Cosner
  • Corydalis flexuosa plant named ‘Golden Panda’
    Patent number: PP13254
    Abstract: A new and distinct form of Corydalis plant characterized by its distinctive yellow variegated leaves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Assignee: Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Dan M. Heims
  • Strawberry plant named ‘BG-625’
    Patent number: PP13255
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct winter planted short day variety of strawberry known as ‘BG-625’. This new variety is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the southern coast of California. Its strong vigorous plant with large uniformly shaped fruit particularly characterizes the new variety. The fruit is medium to light in color and tends to develop raised seeds at times. Fruit size and production tends to fall off late in the season while the peak is relatively strong during the months of March through April.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Assignee: Berry Genetics, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson, Lee W. Stoeckle
  • Spathiphyllum plant named ‘Sthirtyone’
    Patent number: PP13256
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Spathiphyllum is provided. It is a medium size plant, suitable for production in 15-cm to 25-cm containers, with moderately vigorous growth; symmetrical growth habit; wide, thick, exceptionally dark green and glossy leaves. Relatively large spathes with green veins on the back side are held at a moderate distance from foliage. No pollen observed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Assignee: Olgesby Plants International, Inc.
    Inventor: Marian Wincenty Osiecki
  • Dahlia plant named ‘Melody Dora’
    Patent number: PP13257
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Dahlia plant named ‘Melody Dora’, 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; red and yellow bi-colored ray florets; excellent garden performance; and excellent inflorescence longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Assignee: Gebr. Verwer
    Inventor: Jan van Ruiten
  • Rose plant named ‘Yoreda’
    Patent number: PP13258
    Abstract: A distinctive cultivar of Hybrid Tea Rose plant named ‘Yoreda’, characterized by its glossy dark green leaves; long and dark red stems; velvety dark red-colored flowers; and good postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: Cornelis P. Vandenberg
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Dreamy Yomarilyn’
    Patent number: PP13259
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Dreamy Yomarilyn’, characterized by its upright plant habit; freely branching growth habit; uniform and freely flowering habit; decorative-type inflorescences; and light yellow ray florets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: Cornelis P. Vandenberg
  • Aechmea plant named ‘228’
    Patent number: PP13260
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Aechmea named ‘228’ characterized by its compactness and its foliage that is variegated as contrasted to the dark forest green coloration of Acehmea fascieta ‘Morgana’ of which it is a sport.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Inventor: Jeffrey C. Kent
  • Guzmania plant named ‘GUZ 229’
    Patent number: PP13261
    Abstract: A compact Bromeliad hybrid having large dark red floral bract coloration and medium foliage. The size of the plant and the foliage makes this hybrid suitable for growing in 4″-5″ containers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Assignee: Kent's Bromeliad Nursery, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeffrey C. Kent
  • Hardy green ash tree named ‘Heuver’
    Patent number: PP13262
    Abstract: An attractive male Green Ash tree is provided that exhibits extreme winter hardiness. An oval crown is formed that tends to be denser and more compact than that of the ‘Patmore’ variety (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 4,684). The branch angles generally are greater than those of the ‘Patmore’ variety. The leaflets are glossy dark green and generally display less serration than the ‘Patmore’ variety. Also, the bark generally is smoother than that of the ‘Patmore’ variety particularly when young. The new variety is well suited for growing as a street planting or an ornamental shade tree in the landscape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Assignee: Bailey Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Henry J. M. Heuver
  • Rose plant named ‘Yopilit’
    Patent number: PP13263
    Abstract: A distinctive cultivar of Hybrid Tea Rose plant named ‘Yopilit’, characterized by its glossy dark green leaves; long, thick and green stems; large light pink-colored flowers; and good postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: Cornelis P. Vandenberg
  • Lobelia plant named ‘Grape Knee-Hi’
    Patent number: PP13264
    Abstract: A new and distinct hybrid of Lobelia plant characterized by a dwarf habit, deep purple flowers, and sterility, extending the bloom time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Assignee: Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel M. Heims
  • Power tool and mechanism
    Patent number: RE37905
    Abstract: A power tool has an application mechanism (300) for connection to the output of an epicyclic gearbox provided with a torque control ring. The mechanism has a body (310) journalling a chuck spindle (302). Outside the body is a clutch control arrangement comprising balls (334,336) pressed against the torque control ring by individual springs (330) controlled by a control ring (322) threaded on the body. The mechanism includes a hammer arrangement having rotary and fixed ratchet plates (378,376) and cam ring (308) operable to engage and separate the plates by a lever (360) which projects between the springs (330).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Michael David Bourner, Richard Llewelyn Jones
  • Display device and method of driving such a device
    Patent number: RE37906
    Abstract: In a picture display device driven with an active matrix the voltage across the pixels (12) is accurately adjusted by discharging or charging the associated capacitances, if necessary, first to beyond the transition range (17) in the transmission/voltage characteristic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.
    Inventor: Karel E. Kuijk
  • Photographic image reproduction device using digital halftoning to screen images allowing adjustable coarseness
    Patent number: RE37907
    Abstract: In the generation of screened halftones of photographic images for low resolution marking devices, conventional screen techniques are too coarse, and adaptive dither techniques are too fine. The present invention preserves the advantages of the adaptive dither techniques, while creating screen patterns with an adjustable degree of coarseness. The invention applies a hysteresis constant and recursion techniques previously limited to adaptive screening with fixed dot patterns to vary the size of dots in the screened image, thereby allowing adjustment of the image coarseness by adjusting the hysteresis constant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Inventor: Raphael L Levien
  • Needle holder for fluid collection and/or injection system
    Patent number: RE37908
    Abstract: A needle holder for use with a fluid transfer system of the type having a standard threaded cannula and a fluid container. The needle holder includes an actuation mechanism for detachably mounting a cannula to the holder, the actuation mechanism including pivotable threaded halves and an actuator operably associated therewith. In a cannula-mounting position, facing surfaces on the threaded halves cooperate to define a threaded passageway for engaging the cannula. Upon operation of the actuator, the threaded halves pivot to a retracted position to disengage from the cannula.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Assignee: Bio-Plexus, Inc.
    Inventor: Phillip Spencer Kinsey
  • Cooler with integral beverage retainers
    Patent number: 6481014
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a cooler having a plurality of beverage container holders that are adapted for retention of a beverage in a plurality of positions. More specifically, the beverage container holders are adapted to be placed and secured in a stowed position wherein the beverage container is retained within the ice chest. Also available is an extended position outside the ice chest wherein a beverage container may be inserted and retained. This design allows an open or closed beverage container to be inserted into the retainer in the extended position and then returned to the stowed position allowing the beverage to remain cool and free of foreign materials or organisms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Inventors: Jesse Banks, Dennis Travis
  • Textile complex for making clothes for protection against heat
    Patent number: 6481015
    Abstract: A textile complex is provided including at least a fabric, a textile lap, made of inflammable material, designed to form the external surface of the complex, and a comfort and hygiene lining designed to form the complex internal surface. On the fabric internal surface and/or the lining external surface folds are provided having substantially the same orientation with respect to each other, fixed on the fabric and/or the lining, and defining between the fabric and the lining air-filled passages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Assignee: Europrotect France SA
    Inventor: Thierry Lanier
  • Baby bib
    Patent number: 6481016
    Abstract: A baby's bib comprises a body portion (2) of a semi-rigid plastics material in which is formed an opening (14) for the baby's neck, a bead (16) of a plastics material softer than that of the body portion (2) being secured around part at least of the opening (14), the attachment of the bead (16) to the body portion (2) being such as to permit radial compression of the bead (16) but to prevent longitudinal extension of the bead (16).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Assignee: Jackel International Limited
    Inventor: Arnold Edward Rees
  • Method of using removable arm band for safety purpose in hunting
    Patent number: 6481017
    Abstract: A hunting apparel comprises a band having opposing elasticized ends, or made of elastic material. One side of the band is hunter orange, and the other side is a camouflage. The band is sized to expose the required area of hunter orange to meet local hunting laws, and is reversible so that the hunter can choose which to expose, hunter orange or camouflage by either first donning the band, or inverting the band if already donned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Inventor: James Mullis