Patents Issued in September 23, 2003
  • Therapeutic device
    Patent number: D479864
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2003
    Inventor: Milton Maham
  • Exercise stationary bike
    Patent number: D479865
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2003
    Assignee: Combi Corporation
    Inventors: Kazuhiko Arai, Takeshi Inoue, Harukaze Koga
  • Golf ball
    Patent number: D479866
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2003
    Assignee: Callaway Golf Company
    Inventors: Ronald K. Hettinger, Wayne H. Byrne
  • Golf club head
    Patent number: D479867
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2003
    Assignee: Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Allan C. Saliba, Sherry L. Jones
  • Skateboard truck guard
    Patent number: D479868
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2003
    Inventor: Felix Ojeda, III
  • Pool table and aquarium combination
    Patent number: D479869
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2003
    Inventor: Abraham Carattini
  • Faucet for fountain machine
    Patent number: D479870
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2003
    Assignee: Chion Choin Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Jerry Hung
  • Lavatory set
    Patent number: D479871
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2003
    Assignee: IW Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Jerome Warshawsky
  • Combination ceiling fan and light fixture
    Patent number: D479872
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2003
    Assignee: Minka Lighting, Inc.
    Inventor: Stanfield Young
  • Ceiling fan
    Patent number: D479873
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2003
    Assignee: Craftmade International, Inc.
    Inventor: Brett Curtin
  • Tower fan
    Patent number: D479874
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2003
    Assignee: Lasko Holdings, Inc.
    Inventor: Barry Shapiro
  • Ceiling fan blade iron
    Patent number: D479875
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2003
    Assignee: Craftmade International, Inc.
    Inventor: Brett Curtin
  • Mouthpiece
    Patent number: D479876
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2003
    Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited
    Inventors: Lewis George Gradon, Alastair Edwin McAuley, Mark Joseph Haycock, Nicholas Charles Alan Smith
  • Programmer for a therapeutic medical device
    Patent number: D479877
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2003
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: David Warren Lee, William Hastings Wurz
  • Immobilizer
    Patent number: D479878
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2003
    Assignee: Laerdal Medical Corporation
    Inventors: Sean Phillips, James Traut, Mark Rosen, Mirzat Koc, Andrew Serbinski
  • Light-irradiating sample analyzer
    Patent number: D479879
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2003
    Assignee: Biochrom Limited
    Inventor: Richard John Dickinson
  • Building
    Patent number: D479880
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2003
    Inventor: David Michaels
  • Deer blind
    Patent number: D479881
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2003
    Inventors: Brenda Blassingame, Rickey Blassingame
  • Two-section storage shed
    Patent number: D479882
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2003
    Assignee: Suncast Corp.
    Inventors: Thomas A. Tisbo, Torrence C. Anderson, Jed C. Richardson, Michael G. Uffner, Brian R. Moon, Kevin Markley
  • Partition
    Patent number: D479883
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2003
    Assignee: Steelcase Development Corporation
    Inventors: David M. Gresham, Karl Heinz Mueller, Karl J. Mead
  • Truck ladder
    Patent number: D479884
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2003
    Assignee: The Berryman 1996 Trust
    Inventor: Paul Berryman
  • Tile roof with a cloaked roof vent
    Patent number: D479885
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2003
    Inventors: Henry O'Hagin, Caroline O'Hagin
  • Fluorescent lamp
    Patent number: D479886
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2003
    Assignee: Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yoshinori Kakuno, Shirou Iida, Akiko Nakanishi
  • Fluorescent lamp
    Patent number: D479887
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2003
    Assignee: Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yoshinori Kakuno, Shirou Iida, Akiko Nakanishi
  • Flashlight
    Patent number: D479888
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2003
    Assignee: Streamlight, Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond L. Sharrah, Robert A. Kline
  • Combined battery pack, radio and hand lamp with electric generator actuated by hand
    Patent number: D479889
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2003
    Assignee: Flying Dragon Development Ltd.
    Inventor: Tit Wing Poon
  • Railroaders lantern
    Patent number: D479890
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2003
    Assignee: Star Headlight and Lantern Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher D. Jacobs
  • Patio torch
    Patent number: D479891
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2003
    Assignee: Hens Specialty Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Yuan-Hung Yeh
  • Lamp
    Patent number: D479892
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2003
    Assignee: Access Business Group International LLC
    Inventors: David W. Baarman, Stephen J. McPhilliamy, Christopher B. Houghton
  • Lamp
    Patent number: D479893
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2003
    Assignee: Access Business Group International LLC
    Inventors: David W. Baarman, Stephen J. McPhilliamy, Christopher B. Houghton
  • Cover for lights and light bulbs
    Patent number: D479894
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2003
    Assignee: Whitecastle Investments Ltd.
    Inventor: Yuval Alduby
  • Cosmetic casing
    Patent number: D479895
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2003
    Assignee: Chad Ling Chemical Industry Co., LTD
    Inventor: Chin Chun Lai
  • Reversible canine coat
    Patent number: D479896
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2003
    Inventor: Pattimarie Wilson
  • Pet toy
    Patent number: D479897
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2003
    Assignee: JW Pet Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Jonathan Willinger
  • Laundry tote
    Patent number: D479898
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2003
    Inventor: Vito A. Scola
  • Power winch
    Patent number: D479899
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2003
    Assignee: Warn Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Stephen Ray Hodge
  • Urn
    Patent number: D479900
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2003
    Inventor: Hewitt Robinson
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Dreamy Yolynn’
    Patent number: PP14153
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Dreamy Yolynn’, characterized by its upright and mounded plant habit; freely branching habit; uniform and freely flowering habit; decorative-type inflorescences; creamy yellow-colored ray florets; and natural season flowering in early October in the Northern Hemisphere.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2003
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark A. Smith
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘JMay01’
    Patent number: PP14154
    Abstract: A new and distinct Chrysanthemum plant cultivar characterized by solitary, decorative flowers having a bright golden yellow coloration of the inner ray petals, gradually turning to a white coloration towards the outer ray petals, blooming consistently after 56 days of a 12/12 daylight/darkness cycle, having a free branching habit, and a consistent natural season flowering habit during the fall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2003
    Inventor: James D. May
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Scott’
    Patent number: PP14155
    Abstract: A Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Scott’ characterized by its medium sized blooms with purple ray-florets and yellow disc florets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2003
    Assignee: Chrysanthemum Breeders Association NV
    Inventor: Robert Noodelijk
  • Petunia plant named ‘Tedrolip’
    Patent number: PP14156
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Petunia plant named ‘Tedrolip’, characterized by its compact, outwardly spreading and cascading plant habit; freely branching habit; and numerous small double flowers that are light purple-violet in color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2003
    Assignee: NuFlora International Pty. Ltd.
    Inventor: Graham Noel Brown
  • Petunia plant named ‘Tedropi’
    Patent number: PP14157
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Petunia plant named ‘Tedropi’, characterized by its compact, outwardly spreading and cascading plant habit; freely branching habit; and numerous small double flowers that are red purple in color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2003
    Assignee: NuFlora International Pty. Ltd.
    Inventor: Graham Noel Brown
  • Argyranthemum plant named ‘Supaglow’
    Patent number: PP14158
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Argyranthemum plant named ‘Supaglow’, characterized by its compact, uniform, upright to outwardly spreading, and mounded plant habit; freely branching habit; dense and bushy plants; glossy dark green foliage; freely flowering habit with numerous inflorescences per plant; anemone inflorescence form; and purple-colored ray and disc florets that fade to light pink with development.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2003
    Assignee: NuFlora International Pty. Ltd.
    Inventor: Daniel Bede McDonald
  • Petunia plant named ‘Wespeneo’
    Patent number: PP14159
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Petunia plant named ‘Wespeneo’, characterized by its cascading plant habit; freely branching habit; dense and bushy growth habit; and single salverform red purple-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2003
    Assignee: Josef + Heinrich Westhoff Gartenbau - Spezialkultmen
    Inventor: Heinrich Westhoff
  • Geranium plant named ‘KLEP01065’
    Patent number: PP14160
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Zonal Geranium plant named ‘KLEP01065’, characterized by its upright and compact plant habit; freely branching and flowering habit; early flowering habit; bright red-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: September 23, 2003
    Assignee: Klemm + Sohn GmbH + Co. KG
    Inventor: Nils Klemm
  • Geranium plant named ‘KLEP01042’
    Patent number: PP14161
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Ivy Geranium plant named ‘KLEP01042’, characterized by its outwardly spreading and trailing plant habit; freely flowering habit; dark red-colored flowers arranged in hemispherical umbels held above and beyond the foliage on strong peduncles; and tolerance to high temperatures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2003
    Assignee: Klemm + Sohn GmbH + Co. KG
    Inventor: Nils Klemm
  • Dahlia plant named ‘Gallery Bellini’
    Patent number: PP14162
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Dahlia plant named ‘Gallery Bellini’, characterized by its compact and rounded plant habit; freely branching growth habit; early and freely flowering habit; decorative inflorescence form; large inflorescences with red purple-colored ray florets; and good postproduction longevity and garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2003
    Assignee: Verwer Dahlias BV
    Inventor: Aad W. M. Verwer
  • Lavatera plant named ‘Barnsley Baby’
    Patent number: PP14163
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Lavatera plant named ‘Barnsley Baby’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and relatively short plant habit; freely flowering habit; and white-colored flowers with red purple-colored centers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2003
    Assignee: Future Plants V.O.F.
    Inventor: Wilko Karmelk
  • Hibiscus rosa-sinensis plant named ‘Snowfire’
    Patent number: PP14164
    Abstract: A new variety of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis plant named ‘Snowfire’, characterized by a large multi-colored flower of red petals with irregular patches of white and orange and a dark maroon “eye”. It is a free-flowering plant with an upright, compact habit. The foliage is glossy and dark green.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2003
    Assignee: Hines Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Barry Schlueter
  • Petunia plant named ‘Wespemab’
    Patent number: PP14165
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Petunia plant named ‘Wespemab’, characterized by its cascading plant habit; freely branching habit; short internodes, dense and bushy growth habit; and single salverform light purple-colored flowers with dark purple-colored venation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2003
    Assignee: Josef + Heinrich Westhoff Gartenbau-Spezialkulturen
    Inventor: Heinrich Westhoff