Patents Issued in December 31, 2002
  • Luminaire trim
    Patent number: D468051
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2002
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLC
    Inventors: Robert J. Gaskins, Katsuhiro Unoki
  • Textured orb oil lamp
    Patent number: D468052
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2002
    Assignee: Kitras Art Glass Inc.
    Inventor: Stephen Kitras
  • Lamp shade
    Patent number: D468053
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2002
    Assignee: Dong Guan Bright Yin Huey Lighting Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Kevin Hsu
  • Lamp shade
    Patent number: D468054
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2002
    Assignee: Dong Guan Bright Yin Huey Lighting Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Kevin Hsu
  • Lighter
    Patent number: D468055
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2002
    Inventor: Yigal Cohen Harel
  • Pedicure shoe
    Patent number: D468056
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2002
    Assignee: Bag Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Barry Goldberg, Grisel Quesada
  • Container for a cosmetic product
    Patent number: D468057
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2002
    Assignee: Estee Lauder SNC
    Inventor: Raphael Cloix
  • Make-up compact case
    Patent number: D468058
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2002
    Assignee: Make-Up Art Cosmetics Limited
    Inventor: Richard Christopher Martin Thorpe
  • Lipstick case with mirror
    Patent number: D468059
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2002
    Inventor: Joseph Fuller
  • Container
    Patent number: D468060
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2002
    Assignee: L'Oreal USA Creative, Inc.
    Inventor: Katherine Orsomando
  • Body armor
    Patent number: D468061
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2002
    Assignee: The Chief Constable of Hertfordshire Constabulary
    Inventors: Kevin Leahy, Christopher Moulder
  • Hard hat with compartment for fan
    Patent number: D468062
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2002
    Inventor: Armondo T. Santiago
  • Ear cap for hearing protection
    Patent number: D468063
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2002
    Assignee: Peltor AB
    Inventor: Sigvard Nilsson
  • Moated pet food fish
    Patent number: D468064
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2002
    Inventor: Nancy M Pardo
  • Horse tail protector
    Patent number: D468065
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2002
    Inventor: Lori V. Kingston
  • Rechargeable battery-powered livestock prod
    Patent number: D468066
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2002
    Inventors: Gordon O. Helms, Christopher W. Helms
  • Bag clip for a pool cleaner filter bag
    Patent number: D468067
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2002
    Assignee: Polaris Pool Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerhardus J. Stoltz, David A. Klimas
  • Hand vaccum
    Patent number: D468068
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2002
    Assignee: One World Technologies Limited
    Inventor: Sana Sze Ki Mok
  • Upright vacuum cleaner dirt separator front
    Patent number: D468069
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2002
    Assignee: Bissell Homecare, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth L. Roberts, Douglas J. Medema
  • Electric iron
    Patent number: D468070
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2002
    Assignee: Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kazuhiro Fujita, Yoshiaki Ueda
  • Portable ice chest
    Patent number: D468071
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2002
    Assignee: Cambro Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Johannes Le, Charles W. Jarvis, Larry D. Maddux
  • Burial vault
    Patent number: D468072
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2002
    Assignee: Pangeaa Interment Systems
    Inventors: Daniel A. Weilein, Douglas L. Sevey
  • Lantana plant named ‘Robpatpas’
    Patent number: PP13424
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Lantana plant named ‘Robpatpas’, characterized by its upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; mounded plant form; vigorous growth habit; rapid growth rate; freely flowering habit; and pale yellow to bright pink-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2002
    Inventor: Robert J. Roberson
  • Miniature rose variety ‘POULgildo’
    Patent number: PP13425
    Abstract: A new miniature rose plant which has abundant, yellow flowers and attractive foliage. The variety successfully propagates from softwood cuttings and is suitable for year round production in commercial glasshouses. This new and distinct variety has shown to be uniform and stable in the resulting generations from asexual propagation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2002
    Inventors: L. Pernille Olesen, Mogens N. Olesen
  • Miniature rose variety ‘POULbrez’
    Patent number: PP13426
    Abstract: A new miniature rose plant which has abundant, pink flowers and attractive foliage. The variety successfully propagates from softwood cuttings and is suitable for year round production in commercial glasshouses. This new and distinct variety has shown to be uniform and stable in the resulting generations from asexual propagation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2002
    Inventors: L. Pernille Olesen, Mogens N. Olesen
  • Aglaonema plant named ‘000-D2’
    Patent number: PP13427
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Aglaonema plant named ‘000-D2’, characterized by its mostly upright and somewhat outwardly arching growth habit; freely clumping habit, full and dense plants; long lanceolate leaves with acuminate apices; glossy tri-colored leaves with alternating chevrons of light green and medium and dark green with dark green midveins and margins; dark green-colored leaf petioles; and low temperature tolerance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2002
    Assignee: Rose of Sharon Nursery Inc.
    Inventor: Deak Mark Mislow
  • Aglaonema plant named ‘000-G2’
    Patent number: PP13428
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Aglaonema plant named ‘000-G2’, characterized by its mostly upright and somewhat outwardly arching growth habit; freely clumping habit, full and dense plants; long lanceolate leaves with acuminate apices; glossy tri-colored leaves with alternating chevrons of light and medium green with random dark green spots, midveins and margins; dark green-colored leaf petioles; and low temperature tolerance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2002
    Assignee: Rose of Sharon, Inc.
    Inventor: Gregory John Mislow, III
  • Solanum named ‘G.U.Y-D Orange Pom Pom’
    Patent number: PP13429
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of a member of the plant family Solanaceae, namely, Solanum sodomeum, also known as Solanum linnaeanum, and Solanum hermanii, commonly known as Apple of Sodom, Yellow Popola, or Dead Sea Apple, named ‘G.U.Y.-D Orange Pom Pom’, which is characterized by dark green spiny leaves, flowers borne in clusters of three or four, the flowers having white petals and bright yellow stamens, and globose fruits that are reddish-orange.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2002
    Assignee: Pan Technologies Inc.
    Inventor: Uri M. Dolev
  • Abelia×grandiflora plant named ‘White Marvel’
    Patent number: PP13430
    Abstract: A new plant variety of Abelia×grandiflora having new shoots and foliage which emerge white, cream, pale yellow to gold with occasional terminal golden orange foliage, and with pink stems. Unusually thick mature foliage which exhibits green centers with golden to cream to bright yellow marginal variegations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2002
    Assignee: Hines Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Katsuya Sakaue
  • Taxodium distichum plant named ‘Sofine’
    Patent number: PP13431
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Taxodium distichum plant named ‘Sofine’, characterized by its uniform growth habit, foliage size, and foliage color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2002
    Assignee: Plant Development Services Inc.
    Inventor: James Bryan Berry
  • Erysimum plant named ‘Walfrasun’
    Patent number: PP13432
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Erysimum named ‘Walfrasun’ that is characterized by a large compact, bushy habit, silver-green leaves, chocolate-purple buds and deep-yellow flowers that are strongly sweet in fragrance. In combination these traits set ‘Walfrasun’ apart from all other existing varieties of Erysimum known to the inventor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2002
    Inventor: David Ralph Tristram
  • Ceanothus plant named ‘Perado’
    Patent number: PP13433
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Ceanothus named ‘Perado’ that is characterized by an upright habit, small rounded pale blue flowers, variegated foliage with large dark green centers, and increased vigor over other variegated varieties, setting it apart from all other existing varieties of Ceanothus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2002
    Assignee: Yoder Tuddington
    Inventor: Simon Smith
  • Phlox plant named ‘Bubble Gum’
    Patent number: PP13434
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Phlox plant named ‘Bubble Gum’ that is characterized by vigorous growth, prolific blooming, tall, erect and uniform habit and bright pink flowers, with dark markings at the center of each flower. In combination with these characteristics, the new cultivar is larger and not as rangy as other pink varieties, setting it apart from all other existing varieties of Phlox.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2002
    Inventor: Thomas Cammarota
  • Allamanda plant named ‘BCT9810ALL’
    Patent number: PP13435
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Allamanda plant named ‘BCT9810ALL’, characterized by its upright, spreading and trailing growth habit; freely flowering habit; and double flowers that are yellow in color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2002
    Assignee: BCT Bio Chemical Technologies AG
    Inventor: Alfred Nicol Moolenaar
  • Rubus plant named ‘Golden Quilt’
    Patent number: PP13436
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Rubus plant named ‘Golden Quilt’, characterized by its compact, prostrate and cascading plant habit; freely basal branching habit; yellow green-colored young foliage that turns green with development; and burgundy-colored foliage during the fall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2002
    Inventor: Robert Mark Saul
  • Tiarella plant named ‘Jeepers Creepers’
    Patent number: PP13437
    Abstract: A new and distinct hybrid of Tiarella plant characterized by its unique creeping habit with good vigor, fine leaf form and coloration, and showy white flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2002
    Assignee: Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel M. Heims
  • Hybrid Tea rose plant named ‘Keihayanasa’
    Patent number: PP13438
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Hybrid Tea rose plant is provided which abundantly forms attractive salmon pink blossoms. The blossoms commonly possess approximately 30 to 34 petals per bloom. The buds are large and are borne on straight erect stems. Attractive dark green semi-glossy foliage is formed. The new variety is particularly well suited for forming cut flowers under greenhouse growing conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2002
    Assignee: CP (Delaware), Inc.
    Inventor: Yoshitaka Yanagida
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Sharp’
    Patent number: PP13439
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Sharp’, characterized by its quilled decorative-type inflorescences that are about 5.1 cm in diameter; attractive white-colored inflorescences with green centers; response time about 58 days; freely flowering habit; dark green foliage; and excellent postproduction longevity with inflorescences maintaining good substance and color for about three weeks in an interior environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2002
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: Cornelis P. Vandenberg
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Icon’
    Patent number: PP13440
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Icon’, characterized by its anemone-type inflorescences that are about 5.1 cm in diameter; attractive lavender purple-colored quilled ray florets and yellow green-colored disc florets; response time about 58 days; very freely flowering habit; dark green foliage; strong stems; and good postproduction longevity with inflorescences maintaining good substance and color for about two weeks in an interior environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2002
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: Cornelis P. Vandenberg
  • Polemonium plant named ‘Snow and Sapphires’
    Patent number: PP13441
    Abstract: A new and distinct hybrid of Polemonium caeruleum plant characterized by vigor and variegated leaves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2002
    Assignee: Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventors: Floyd McDonald, Daniel M. Heims
  • Scabiosa plant named ‘Walminipink’
    Patent number: PP13442
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Scabiosa columbaria named ‘Walminipink’ that is characterized by its small plant size, compact plant habit, proportionately sized pink flowers, prolific and continuous flowering, and sterility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2002
    Inventor: David Ralph Tristram
  • Nectarine tree named ‘Burnectfive’
    Patent number: PP13443
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree (Prunus persica), and which is denominated varietally as ‘Burnectfive’ and which produces an attractively colored yellow-fleshed clingstone nectarine which is mature for harvesting and shipment approximately May 15, to May 23 under ecological conditions prevailing in the San Joaquin Valley of Central California.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2002
    Assignee: The Burchell Nursery, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy J. Gerdts, John K. Slaughter
  • Grapevine cv. ‘Sugratwentyone’
    Patent number: PP13444
    Abstract: A new and distinct grapevine variety characterized by naturally large, red, seedless berries that are crisp, round and uniform. Berries of the new ‘Sugratwentyone’ variety are thin-skinned and are strongly attached to large, slightly compact clusters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2002
    Assignee: Sun World International, Inc.
    Inventor: David W. Cain
  • Tiarella plant named ‘Pink Pearls’
    Patent number: PP13445
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Tiarella plant named ‘Pink Pearls’, characterized by its mounded plant habit; vigorous and robust growth habit; numerous white showy flowers arranged on dense racemes; long flowering period; and excellent garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2002
    Inventor: Charles Oliver
  • Scabiosa plant named ‘Walminiblue’
    Patent number: PP13446
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Scabiosa columbaria named ‘Walminiblue’ that is characterized by its small plant size, compact plant habit, proportionately sized, intensely colored lavender blue flowers, prolific and continuous flowering, and sterility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2002
    Inventor: David Ralph Tristram
  • Capillary electrophoresis using replaceable gels
    Patent number: RE37941
    Abstract: The filling of an internally coated capillary with a gel in its polymerized state without damaging the gel. The coating prevents bonding of the gel to the inside of the capillary, The gel comprises up to 6% acrylamide and 0-5% crosslinker. The gel can be advantageously and conveniently used in automated electrophoresis systems for automatic replacement of spent gel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2002
    Assignee: Beckman Coulter, Inc.
    Inventor: Andras Guttman
  • Seat belt shoulder strap adjustment device
    Patent number: RE37942
    Abstract: An adjustment device, e.g., for use by children and small adults, retains the shoulder strap of a vehicle seat belt in a position comfortably away from the user's neck and face. The adjustment device comprises a body attachment device which is adjustably positioned about the user's body, especially a user's shoulder, and a releasable securement device which secures the seat belt shoulder strap to the body attachment device, drawing it away from the neck and face region of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2002
    Inventor: Julia E. Glendon
  • Rotary shelf mechanism
    Patent number: RE37943
    Abstract: A rotary shelf for use within a cabinet which has first and second mounting brackets spaced apart and opposing each other attached to the bottom and to the top of the inside of the cabinet. The mechanism includes integrally formed shelves, a shelf and post securing mechanism wherein a notched member affixed to a mounting bracket cooperatively receives an engaging member to secure the post and shelves in a stationary position. The mechanism also includes a shelf and cabinet opening adjustment mechanism to permit threadable adjustment of the post and carried shelves with respect to the cabinet opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2002
    Inventor: Georg Domenig
  • Single chip frame buffer and graphics accelerator
    Patent number: RE37944
    Abstract: A single chip display processor comprised of a dynamic random access memory (DRAM) for storing at least one of graphics and video pixel data, a pixel data unit (PDU) for processing the pixel data, integrated in the same integrated circuit (IC) chip as the DRAM, the IC chip further comprising a massively parallel bus for transferring blocks of pixel data at the same time from the DRAM to the PDU, whereby the PDU can process the blocks of pixel data for subsequent display of processed pixel data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2002
    Assignee: 3612821 Canada Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis A. Fielder, James H. Derbyshire, Peter B. Gillingham, Randy R. Torrance, Cormac M. O'Connell
  • Liquid crystal display device and manufacturing method thereof
    Patent number: RE37945
    Abstract: In a liquid crystal display device, support columns are formed on the outside of a seal area in an edge area of opposing substrates, thus reducing substrate deformation and preventing the occurrence of air bubbles inside the liquid crystal layer, undesirable coloring of the display area, and color irregularity. Support columns 9 formed using a conductive ink are provided on the outside of seal material 6 used for sealing liquid crystal layer 5 contained between top substrate 1 and bottom substrate 2. The support columns 9 prevent the warping of substrates 1 and 2 caused by the shrinkage of mold material 8 during hardening, reducing the changes in the liquid crystal layer thickness. Support columns 9 are print-formed simultaneously with the conductive connection area of the liquid crystal panel, and are hardened simultaneously with the seal material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2002
    Assignee: Seiko Epson Corporation
    Inventor: Tatsuo Kanezawa