Patents Issued in August 26, 2003
  • Upright glazing pane support for window sash
    Patent number: D479005
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Assignee: Sashlite, LLC
    Inventor: John S. France
  • H-shape upright glazing pane support with connected top flanges for window sash
    Patent number: D479006
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Assignee: Sashlite, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Hornung, John S. France
  • Non-slip tread for an elongated flooring member
    Patent number: D479007
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Assignee: Polymer Building Products LLC.
    Inventor: Michael Julius Biro
  • Support trim rail for panel wall system
    Patent number: D479008
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Assignee: Commercial and Architectural Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Kevin Krieger
  • Candle
    Patent number: D479009
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Assignee: Lumi-Lite Candle Company, Inc.
    Inventor: George G. Pappas
  • Decorative candle
    Patent number: D479010
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Inventors: Smita C. Patel, Shila K. Patel
  • Headlight
    Patent number: D479011
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Assignee: New Holland UK Limited
    Inventor: Stephen John Churchill
  • Automobile light
    Patent number: D479012
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Assignee: TYC Brother Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chi-Chung Hung
  • Flashlight head
    Patent number: D479013
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Inventor: Robert D. Galli
  • Flashlight
    Patent number: D479014
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Assignee: FDK Corporation
    Inventors: Yukihiro Yamamoto, Setsuo Ohtaka
  • Projector light device
    Patent number: D479015
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Assignee: Tons Enterprise Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Shih Chuan Tang
  • Container for cosmetic products
    Patent number: D479016
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Assignee: Euroitalia S.r.L.
    Inventor: Giovanni Sgariboldi
  • Container for cosmetic products
    Patent number: D479017
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Assignee: Euroitalia S.r.L.
    Inventor: Giovanni Sgariboldi
  • Container for cosmetic products
    Patent number: D479018
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Assignee: Euroitalia S.r.L.
    Inventor: Giovanni Sgariboldi
  • Baseball helmet
    Patent number: D479019
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Inventor: Terry Lishen
  • Safety insert for cap
    Patent number: D479020
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Inventor: Virgil D. Heinrich
  • Hoofed animal pad
    Patent number: D479021
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Assignee: Impact Gel Corporation
    Inventors: Matt Kriesel, Bruce Edward Lyle
  • Spider web frame
    Patent number: D479022
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Inventors: Murray D. Harwich, Jr., Mary Belle T. Harwich
  • Combined wet/dry vacuum cleaner
    Patent number: D479023
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Assignee: Emerson Electric Co.
    Inventors: Suart V. Holsten, Kiyoshi Hoshino
  • Self-wringing mop
    Patent number: D479024
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Assignee: The Libman Company
    Inventor: Robert J. Libman
  • Roller for tile grouting system bucket
    Patent number: D479025
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Inventor: Walter W. Pytlewski
  • Ironing board foot extender
    Patent number: D479026
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Inventor: Sandy Alan Felsenthal
  • Garbage container
    Patent number: D479027
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Inventor: Koen De Winter
  • Garden cart
    Patent number: D479028
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Assignee: Suncast Corporation
    Inventors: Brian Moon, Kevin J. Markley, Torrence Anderson
  • Hydraulic-powered telescopic forklift attachment
    Patent number: D479029
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Inventor: Matthew R. Sobolewski
  • Crystal shaped stone monument
    Patent number: D479030
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Assignee: Natursteine Roll
    Inventor: Werner Roll
  • Mailbox flag
    Patent number: D479031
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Inventor: Jacob T. Hostetler
  • Thumb print identification safe door handle
    Patent number: D479032
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Assignee: Masco Corporation
    Inventor: Ernst Kern Mitchell
  • Grapevine Cv. ‘Sugranineteen’
    Patent number: PP14088
    Abstract: A new and distinct grapevine variety characterized by late ripening berries that are crisp, juicy, and elliptical in shape. Moreover, the berries attain a large size without the need for exogenous application of gibberellic acid, and possess a naturally red, commercially acceptable coloration even when grown in deep shade.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Assignee: Sun World International, Inc.
    Inventor: David W. Cain
  • Avocado tree named ‘Llanos Hass’
    Patent number: PP14089
    Abstract: Described is a new Avocado variety whose fruit matures at a minimum of approximately 4 to 6 weeks earlier than the variety ‘HASS’.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Inventor: Anthony Phillip Llanos
  • Peppermint plant named ‘Pranjal’
    Patent number: PP14090
    Abstract: Described as a new Peppermint mutant having a high yield of menthol rich essential oil, deep purplish green foliage, purplish white flowers, a delayed temporary wilting point and tolerance to the pest Bihar hairy caterpillar (Spilarctia obliqua).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Assignee: Council of Scientific & Industrial Research
    Inventors: Samresh Dwivedi, Maneesha Singh, Ajay Pratap Singh, Vandana Singh, Suman Preet Singh Khanuja, Ali Arif Naqvi, Sushil Kumar
  • Hybrid tea rose plant named ‘TANalepin’
    Patent number: PP14091
    Abstract: Hybrid tea rose plant having good flower production of attractive light pink flowers on long stems having long vase life.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Assignee: Rosen Tantau Mathias Tantau Nachfolger
    Inventor: Hans-Jürgen Evers
  • Shrub rose plant named ‘Ausquest’
    Patent number: PP14092
    Abstract: Shrub rose plant having a robust and very branching growth habit; large, rosette-shaped flowers, cupped at first, peals reflexing later having a soft apricot color, paling to pale cream on outer petals; and freely produced flowers at the ends of slightly arching stems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Assignee: David Austin Roses Limited
    Inventor: David C. H. Austin
  • Alstroemeria plant named ‘Zanvedere’
    Patent number: PP14093
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Alstroemeria plant named ‘Zanvedere’ characterized by its erect flowering stems; purple, yellow green and white-colored flowers with dark purple spots and stripes; and excellent postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Assignee: Van Zanten Plants B.V.
    Inventor: Cornelis Arie Hoogendoorn
  • Alstroemeria plant named ‘Stapriley’
    Patent number: PP14094
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Alstroemeria plant named ‘Stapriley’, characterized by its compact and uniform plant growth habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; and dark red and yellow-colored flowers with dark purple-colored spots and stripes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Assignee: Van Zanten Plants B.V.
    Inventor: Cornelis Arie Hoogendoorn
  • Alstroemeria plant named ‘Staprirange’
    Patent number: PP14095
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Alstroemeria plant named ‘Staprirange’, characterized by its compact and uniform plant growth habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; and light red and yellow-colored flowers with dark purple-colored spots and stripes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Assignee: Van Zanten Plants B.V.
    Inventor: Cornelis Arie Hoogendoorn
  • Alstroemeria plant named ‘Stamaria’
    Patent number: PP14096
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Alstroemeria plant named ‘Stamaria’, characterized by its erect flowering stems; light orange and dark pink bi-colored flowers with dark purple spots and stripes; and excellent postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Assignee: Van Zanten Plants B.V.
    Inventor: Cornelis Arie Hoogendoorn
  • Geranium plant named ‘Duealegria’
    Patent number: PP14097
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Ivy Geranium plant named ‘Duealegria’, characterized by its upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; freely basal branching habit; freely and early flowering habit; and purple-colored double flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Assignee: Dümmen Jungpflanzen GbR
    Inventor: Marga Dümmen
  • Geranium plant named ‘Dueviblu’
    Patent number: PP14098
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Zonal Geranium plant named ‘Dueviblu’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and rounded plant habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; and red purple-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Assignee: Dümmen Jungpflanzen GbR
    Inventor: Marga Dümmen
  • Geranium plant named ‘FN Mid-Salmon’
    Patent number: PP14099
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Geranium plant named ‘FN Mid-Salmon’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and mounded growth habit; freely branching habit; dense and full plant habit; freely flowering habit; pink and purple bi-colored flowers; and no requirement for vernalization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Assignee: Floranova Ltd.
    Inventor: David Ian Chisholm
  • Geranium plant named ‘FN Deep Salmon’
    Patent number: PP14100
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Geranium plant named ‘FN Deep Salmon’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and mounded growth habit; freely branching habit; dense and full plant habit; freely flowering habit; light red and red purple bi-colored flowers; and no requirement for vernalization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Assignee: Floranova Ltd.
    Inventor: David Ian Chisholm
  • Geranium plant named ‘KLEP01110’
    Patent number: PP14101
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Zonal Geranium plant named ‘KLEP01110’ characterized by its upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; freely branching and flowering habit; early flowering habit; red purple-colored flowers arranged in rounded umbels held above the foliage on upright and strong peduncles; and good tolerance to rain and high temperatures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Assignee: Klemm + Sohn GmbH + Co. KG
    Inventor: Nils Klemm
  • Alstroemeria plant named ‘Stafior’
    Patent number: PP14102
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Alstroemeria plant named ‘Stafior’, characterized by its erect flowering stems; pink and yellow-colored flowers with dark purple spots and stripes; and excellent postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Assignee: Van Zanten Plants B.V.
    Inventor: Cornelis Arie Hoogendoorn
  • Alstroemeria plant named ‘Staflam’
    Patent number: PP14103
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Alstroemeria plant named ‘Staflam’, characterized by its erect flowering stems; dark red and yellow-colored flowers with dark purple spots and stripes; and excellent postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Assignee: Van Zanten Plants B.V.
    Inventor: Cornelis Arie Hoogendoorn
  • Hybrid Tea rose plant named ‘JAColman’
    Patent number: PP14104
    Abstract: Hybird Tea rose plant having deep red flower color; pointed ovoid bud; deep green, glossy, disease-resistant foliage; and long cutting stems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Assignee: Jackson & Perkins Wholesale, Inc.
    Inventor: Keith W. Zary
  • Geranium plant named ‘Duevipisplash’
    Patent number: PP14105
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Zonal Geranium plant named ‘Duevipisplash’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and rounded plant habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; and light red purple-colored flowers with red purple spots towards the center.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Assignee: Dümmen Jungpflanzen GbR
    Inventor: Marga Dümmen
  • Miniature rose plant named ‘KORjubla’
    Patent number: PP14106
    Abstract: A new miniature rose plant which has abundant, orange-yellow colored flowers and attractive glossy dark foliage. The variety successfully propagates from softwood cuttings and is suitable for year round production in commercial glasshouses as a flowering pot plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Assignee: W. Kordes Sohne Rosenschulen GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Tim-Hermann Kordes
  • Poinsettia plant named ‘Fisvinci’
    Patent number: PP14107
    Abstract: A new and distinct poinsettia plant named ‘Fisvinci’ characterized by salmon-pink main bract color, slightly freckles with pink; ovate-shaped bracts with distinct lobes; dark green foliage with distinct, pointed lobes; medium sized, round, well-branched plant habit, with mostly upright directed branches; relatively early flowering response; and good performance in early culture at high temperatures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Assignee: Florfis Ag
    Inventor: Katharina Zerr
  • Gladiolus plant named ‘Euro Blanca’
    Patent number: PP14108
    Abstract: A new and distinct gladiolus variety, designated ‘Euro Blanca’, is shown and described. The variety is characterized as having a long flower head, high number of florets and a heavy stem. The color of the bloom tight is Green White Group 157A, of the bloom open perfect condition is Greyed White Group 156D, and open going down is Greyed White Group 156C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Inventor: John O. Zipperer, III
  • Strawberry plant named Madeira
    Patent number: PP14109
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry named ‘Madeira’. The variety is distinguished by its flat habit, dense plant density, obtuse terminal leaflet shape, reflexed pose of calyx segments, downward pose of petiole hairs, same size calyx in relation to fruit on the secondary fruit, and fruit with weak to medium acidity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Kristie L. Gilford, Bruce D. Mowrey