Patents Issued in June 24, 2003
  • Exterior surface configuration of a vehicle rear light
    Patent number: D476433
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Inventor: Yu-Chu Lin
  • Exterior surface configuration of a vehicle front light
    Patent number: D476434
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Inventor: Yu-Chu Lin
  • Exterior surface configuration of a vehicle rear light
    Patent number: D476435
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Inventor: Yu-Chu Lin
  • Exterior surface configuration of a vehicle rear light
    Patent number: D476436
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Inventor: Yu-Chu Lin
  • Lighting device
    Patent number: D476437
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Assignee: Eveready Battery Company, Inc.
    Inventors: David R. Dalton, Michael Squires, Timothy J. Rugendyke, John R. Brown
  • Illumination device
    Patent number: D476438
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Inventor: Hartmut Kanter
  • Lighting fixture with a circular gimbal ring
    Patent number: D476439
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Assignee: Juno Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventor: John O'Rourke
  • Desk lamp
    Patent number: D476440
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Inventors: Wen-Horng Lee, Po-Chieh Lee
  • Track mounting assembly for a luminaire
    Patent number: D476441
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLC
    Inventors: Alejandro Mier-Langner, Robert Scott Gosnell, James Edward Kuchar
  • Gas lighter
    Patent number: D476442
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Assignee: Tokai Corporation
    Inventor: Yasuaki Nakamura
  • Brush for a hair dryer
    Patent number: D476443
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Assignee: Matsushita Electric Works, Ltd.
    Inventors: Keiko Ohta, Toshiaki Nakajo
  • Electric nose hair shaver or cutter
    Patent number: D476444
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Assignee: Matsushita Electric Works, Ltd.
    Inventors: Shigehito Hara, Seizer Gerhard
  • Clipper
    Patent number: D476445
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Inventors: Leandro P. Rizzuto, Jr., Kam Fai Fung
  • Skin remover
    Patent number: D476446
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Inventor: Kuo-Chin Chen
  • Callus remover
    Patent number: D476447
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Inventor: Marianna Georgescu
  • Cosmetic case
    Patent number: D476448
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Inventor: Wen-Cheng Sheng
  • Kneepad
    Patent number: D476449
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Assignee: Boneless Products, LC
    Inventor: Park M. Beutler
  • Wrestler headgear pad
    Patent number: D476450
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Inventors: James C. Keen, John L Marchello
  • Wild game feeder
    Patent number: D476451
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Inventor: Windell J. Morgan, Sr.
  • Animal cage water bottle
    Patent number: D476452
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Assignee: Lab Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric A. Dietrich, John E. Sheaffer
  • Steam iron
    Patent number: D476453
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Assignee: Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael S. Garman
  • Trash can receptacle
    Patent number: D476454
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Assignee: Victor Stanley, Inc.
    Inventor: Gerald P. Skalka
  • Trash can receptacle
    Patent number: D476455
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Assignee: Victor Stanley, Inc.
    Inventor: Gerald P. Skalka
  • Ventilated waste can with frusto-conical lid
    Patent number: D476456
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Assignee: United Metal Receptacle Corp.
    Inventors: Rob S. Englert, Scott W. Osiecki, Chad P. Paris, Richard Weiss
  • Waste bin
    Patent number: D476457
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Assignee: Brabantia Nederland B.V.
    Inventor: Antonius J. Verbeek
  • Garbage can
    Patent number: D476458
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Inventor: Tsong-Yow Lin
  • Waste basket assembly
    Patent number: D476459
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Assignee: Nextep, Inc.
    Inventor: Samuel Louis Paul
  • Garbage can
    Patent number: D476460
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Inventor: Tsong-Yow Lin
  • Offset swivel jack
    Patent number: D476461
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Assignee: Shelby Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: John Dries
  • Mailbox assembly
    Patent number: D476462
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Inventor: Jacob T. Hostetler
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘GEDI ONE MIS’
    Patent number: PP13899
    Abstract: A new and distinct Chrysanthemum plant variety characterized by a decorative type inflorescence, consistent flowering response to short days, blooming consistently after 49 days of short day length, free branching habit, and compact growth habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Assignee: Pieters Plant Production, Bvba
    Inventor: Dirk Pieters
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘GEDI ONE CEL’
    Patent number: PP13900
    Abstract: A new and distinct Chrysanthemum plant variety characterized by a decorative type inflorescence, consistent flowering response to short days, blooming consistently after 49 days of short day length, free branching habit, white ray florets, very uniform round growth habit, and a large quantity of blooms per flowering branch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Assignee: Pieters Plant Production, BVBA
    Inventor: Dirk Pieters
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘GEDI ONE SOR’
    Patent number: PP13901
    Abstract: A new and distinct Chrysanthemum plant variety characterized by a large decorative type inflorescence, consistent flowering response to short days, blooming consistently after 49 days of short day length, free branching habit, and consistent natural season flowering habit during the first two weeks of September.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Assignee: Pieters Plant Production, BVBA
    Inventor: Dirk Pieters
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Gedi One Cen’
    Patent number: PP13902
    Abstract: A new and distinct Chrysanthemum plant variety characterized by a decorative type inflorescence, consistent flowering response to short days, blooming consistently after 49 days of short day length, free branching habit, and compact growth habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Assignee: Pieters Plant Production, Bvba
    Inventor: Dirk Pieters
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Gedi One Ylcel’
    Patent number: PP13903
    Abstract: A new and distinct Chrysanthemum plant variety characterized by a decorative type inflorescence, consistent flowering response to short days, blooming consistently after 49 days of short day length, free branching habit, light yellow ray florets, resistant to fading with age, and very uniform round growth habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Assignee: Pieters Plant Production, BVBA
    Inventor: Dirk Pieters
  • Poinsettia plant named ‘Winrose’
    Patent number: PP13904
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Poinsettia plant named ‘Winrose’, characterized by its ball-shaped inflorescences with recurved red-colored flower bracts; recurved dark green-colored leaves; uniform plant habit; very early flowering; and excellent postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Assignee: Paul Ecke Ranch
    Inventor: Ruth Kobayashi
  • Bracteantha plant named ‘Copper’
    Patent number: PP13905
    Abstract: A new and distinct Bracteantha plant named ‘Copper’, characterized by its yellow-orange colored involucral bracts, yellow disc florets, upright mounded growth habit, and dark green leaves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Assignee: Oasis Horticulture Pty. Ltd.
    Inventor: Matthew Turner
  • Geranium plant named ‘Duevidared’
    Patent number: PP13906
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Zonal Geranium plant named ‘Duevidared’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and rounded plant habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; and bright red-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Assignee: Dümmen Jungpflanzen GbR
    Inventor: Marga Dümmen
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Yonatasha’
    Patent number: PP13907
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Yonatasha’, characterized by its upright, mounded and rounded plant habit; freely branching habit; dense and full plants; uniform and freely flowering habit; daisy-type inflorescences; light purple-colored ray florets; bright yellow-colored disc florets; and early flowering, natural season flowering in mid-September in the Northern Hemisphere.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark A. Smith
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Yojeanette’
    Patent number: PP13908
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Yojeanette’, characterized by its upright, mounded and rounded plant habit; freely branching habit; dense and full plants; uniform and freely flowering habit; daisy-type inflorescences; very light purple-colored ray florets that fade to white under high production temperatures; bright yellow-colored disc florets; and natural season flowering in early October in the Northern Hemisphere.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark A. Smith
  • Poinsettia plant named ‘Eckaimon’
    Patent number: PP13909
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Poinsettia plant named ‘Eckaimon’, characterized by its ball-shaped inflorescences with recurved pale yellow-colored flower bracts; recurved dark green-colored leaves; uniform plant habit; early flowering; and excellent postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Assignee: Paul Ecke Ranch
    Inventor: Franz Fruehwirth
  • Chrysanthemum named ‘Yellow Reagan Mundo’
    Patent number: PP13910
    Abstract: A Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Yellow Reagan Mundo’ characterized by its medium sized blooms with yellow ray-florets and yellow-green disc florets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Assignee: Chrysanthemum Breeders Association
    Inventor: Robert Noodelijk
  • Clingstone peach tree named ‘Goodwin’
    Patent number: PP13911
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of early-season clingstone peach tree (i.e., Prunus persica) is provided. Attractive fruit is formed that is well suited for processing having uniform yellow flesh that is free from red staining at the pit cavity. The fruit color, flavor, and texture are believed to be superior to the ‘Dixon’ and ‘Andross’ cultivars (both non-patented in the United States). The fruit ripens at approximately four days earlier than the ‘Andross’ cultivar. The pink flowers are medium-sized and non-showy and the growth habit is upright-spreading.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Thomas M. Gradziel, Mary Ann Thorpe, James A. Beutel, Robert E. Fenton, Vilmos Beres, James F. Doyle
  • Chrysanthemum named ‘Vygold’
    Patent number: PP13912
    Abstract: A Chrysanthemum plant named ‘VYGOLD’ characterized by its small sized blooms with yellow ray-florets and brown disc florets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Assignee: Vyking Flowers B.V.
    Inventor: Arnold Vijverberg
  • Hibiscus plant named ‘Torchy’
    Patent number: PP13913
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of winter hardy Hibiscus plant named, ‘Torchy’ is the result of a unique hybridization. This new and distinct cultivar is characterized primarily as to novelty by its extreme cold hardiness to Zone 4, its bright green, deeply-lobed leaves, its large, campanulate, red flowers with ruffled petal edged, its vigorous and uniform growth habit, and its floriferous nature from midsummer until frost.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Inventors: David W. Fleming, Gretchen A. Zwetzig
  • Dianthus plant named ‘Valda Judith’
    Patent number: PP13914
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Dianthus named ‘Valda Judith’ that is characterized by double, pale pink flowers, a compact habit and gray-green foliage. In combination these traits set ‘Valda Judith’ apart from all other existing varieties of Dianthus known to the inventor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Inventor: John Whetman
  • Dianthus plant named ‘Valda Isolde’
    Patent number: PP13915
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Dianthus named ‘Valda Isolde’ that is characterized by double, white flowers with magenta markings, a compact habit and gray-green foliage. In combination these traits set ‘Valda Isolde’ apart from all other existing varieties of Dianthus known to the inventor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Inventor: John Whetman
  • Spiraea plant named ‘Flowering Choice’
    Patent number: PP13916
    Abstract: A new variety of Spiraea×Bumalda plant is provided that is well suited for growing as attractive ornamentation. The new variety is dwarf in nature and exhibits a small compact and rounded growth habit. Large purplish-pink blooms are formed over an extended period of time. The foliage is fine-textured and changes from medium green to orange in the fall. The available Spirea choices are expanded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Assignee: Bailey Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Tony Huber
  • Prodder with force feedback
    Patent number: RE38148
    Abstract: A detector for detecting detonatable devices such as land mines has a search head with a probe having a tip for placing beneath the surface of the ground. The probe tip ultrasonically provides an indication of the presence of a metal or plastic material. A force sensor coupled to the probe time provides an indication of force at the tip a it is placed beneath the ground surface. Therefore, before too much force is applied to the tip, a user is warned and accidental detonation may be prevented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Assignees: Dew Engineering and Development Limited, Her Majesty the Queen in right of Canada, as represented by the Minister of National Defense
    Inventors: Michael A. Borza, Patrick J. Gallagher
  • Cutter blade for producing helical vegetable strips
    Patent number: RE38149
    Abstract: A cutter for cutting helical vegetable strips comprising a circular disk-like plate having an upstream surface and an axis of rotation. The cutter has a knife blade extending radially from the axis of rotation, the blade edge being axially displaced from the upstream surface. The cutter also includes a plurality of slitter blades spaced apart and located at different distances from the axis of rotation and extending substantially perpendicular to the upstream surface. The slitter blades have different lengths and, therefore, extend to different heights above the upstream surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Assignee: McCain Foods Limited
    Inventors: Jocelyn A. Dube, James D. Arbeau, Michael D. Ryder, Derek J. Penney, Layton D. McInnis, Jean L. Lebel