Patents Issued in October 14, 2003
  • Hairdryer
    Patent number: D480833
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2003
    Assignee: WIK Far East Ltd.
    Inventor: Dirk Hagen Zimmermann
  • Elongated styling comb
    Patent number: D480834
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2003
    Inventor: Maggie Cheung
  • Ectoparasite removal comb
    Patent number: D480835
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2003
    Assignee: Schering-Plough Healthcare Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Rebecca A. Hegner, Harold A. Howlett
  • Hair iron
    Patent number: D480836
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2003
    Assignee: Create Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Kazutoshi Kaizuka
  • Cosmetic case
    Patent number: D480837
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2003
    Inventor: Li-Yu Liu
  • Face mask
    Patent number: D480838
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2003
    Inventor: Thomas Martin
  • Face mask for a helmet
    Patent number: D480839
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2003
    Inventor: John H. Hicks, Jr.
  • Folding cage
    Patent number: D480840
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2003
    Inventor: Taishan Gao
  • Surcingle fitting
    Patent number: D480841
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2003
    Assignee: C. Bird Fashion Limited
    Inventor: Cornelia H. Bird
  • Canine diaper
    Patent number: D480842
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2003
    Inventor: Pauline M. Grodecki
  • Dog pack
    Patent number: D480843
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2003
    Inventor: Diane Sullivan
  • Portable electric blower with dust collector
    Patent number: D480844
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2003
    Assignee: Ryobi Ltd.
    Inventors: Masaharu Noma, Shinji Oohama
  • Handheld vacuum
    Patent number: D480845
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2003
    Assignee: One World Technologies Limited
    Inventor: Sana Mok Sze Ki
  • Handheld vacuum cleaner and attachment
    Patent number: D480846
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2003
    Assignee: One World Technologies Limited
    Inventor: Sana Mok Sze Ki
  • Vacuum cleaner
    Patent number: D480847
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2003
    Assignee: Sharp Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventor: Nobuhiro Fujii
  • Hand wand for vacuum cleaner
    Patent number: D480848
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2003
    Assignee: H-P Products, Inc.
    Inventors: James F. Smith, Wesley A. Schroeder
  • Grill construction for vacuum cleaner
    Patent number: D480849
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2003
    Assignee: Royal Appliance Mfg. Co.
    Inventors: Paul D. Stephens, Robert A. Salo, Mark E. Cipolla, Craig J. Barbeck, Jeffrey M. Kalman, Craig M. Saunders, David J. Boll
  • Vacuum cleaner head
    Patent number: D480850
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2003
    Assignee: Oreck Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Dennis Thomas Lamb, Chris M. Paterson, Javier Verdura
  • Front handle for vacuum cleaner
    Patent number: D480851
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2003
    Assignee: Royal Appliance Mfg. Co.
    Inventors: Paul D. Stephens, Robert A. Salo, Mark E. Cipolla, Craig J. Barbeck, Jeffrey M. Kalman, Craig M. Saunders, David J. Boll
  • Sponge
    Patent number: D480852
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2003
    Assignee: Financiere Elysees Balzac
    Inventor: Jean Michel Farce
  • Squeegee
    Patent number: D480853
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2003
    Assignee: InterDesign, Inc.
    Inventor: Russell Benton Snell
  • Waste receptacle
    Patent number: D480854
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2003
    Inventors: Hugh Hardy, John Fontillas
  • Vanity wastebasket
    Patent number: D480855
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2003
    Assignee: HMS Mfg. Co.
    Inventors: Janet M. Sofy, Kevin Zalewski
  • Waste receptacle
    Patent number: D480856
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2003
    Inventors: Hugh Hardy, John Fontillas
  • Modular mobilizer assembly
    Patent number: D480857
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2003
    Assignee: Saginaw Products Corp.
    Inventor: Robert C. Wareham
  • Industrial truck
    Patent number: D480858
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2003
    Assignee: Linde Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventor: Dawson Sellar
  • Engine shipping mount with adjustable slider insert
    Patent number: D480859
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2003
    Inventor: Richard Lee Scribner
  • Urn
    Patent number: D480860
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2003
    Inventor: Hewitt Robinson
  • Ornamental winter Hibiscus moscheutos named ‘Morrison-Gilberg (VI)’
    Patent number: PP14222
    Abstract: A new and distinct hybrid variety Hibiscus moscheutos cultivar, particularly distinguished by having flowers of from ten to twelve inches in diameter that are mostly white, with a pale tinge of pink (Red-Purple Group 69B) on the margins and a deep red eye (Red Group 45A). The length of the blooming cycle is about four to five weeks. The flowers, which have completely overlapping petals, retain their flat shape for two full days, except when temperatures are exceptionally warm. Distinguishing characteristics are constant and stable in asexually reproduced plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2003
    Assignee: Gilberg Perennial Farms, Inc.
    Inventor: William L. Morrison
  • Ornamental winter Hibiscus moscheutos named ‘Morrison-Gilberg (VIII)’
    Patent number: PP14223
    Abstract: A new and distinct hybrid variety Hibiscus moscheutos cultivar, particularly distinguished by having flowers of from ten to twelve inches in diameter that are white, with medium pink (Red-Purple Group 68A) at the margins extending into the petal about one to two inches before fading out, with deeper red eye (Red Group 45A). The length of the blooming cycle is about four to five weeks. The flowers, which have completely overlapping petals, retain their flat shape for two full days, except when temperatures are exceptionally warm. Distinguishing characteristics are constant and stable in asexually reproduced plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2003
    Assignee: Gilberg Perennial Farms, Inc.
    Inventor: William L. Morrison
  • Cordyline plant named ‘JURred’
    Patent number: PP14224
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Corydline plant named ‘JURred’ characterized by long and strappy leaves of deep burgundy red color, a small clump forming growth habit and flower spikes carrying numerous flowers of pale lilac color having a heavy jasmine-like fragrance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2003
    Inventors: Felix M. Jury, Mark C. Jury, Brett Gould, John C. Middleton
  • Cranberry variety named ‘HyRed’
    Patent number: PP14225
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of cranberry is described. The variety has been named ‘HyRed’ and is derived from a cross of the ‘Stevens’ variety and Ben Lear No. 8. The ‘HyRed’ variety exhibits significantly higher red pigment, short seasonal maturity, excellent vigor, and a yield comparable to other commercial varieties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2003
    Assignee: Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
    Inventors: Brent H. McCown, Eric L. Zeldin, Peter Normington
  • Rose plant named ‘Breapum’
    Patent number: PP14226
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Rose plant named ‘Breapum’, characterized by its long erect flowering stems; creamy white-colored flowers; and unique orange-colored hips arranged in sprays.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2003
    Assignee: Azienda Agricola Brea Ezio
    Inventor: Ezio Brea
  • Petunia plant named ‘Kermar’
    Patent number: PP14227
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Petunia plant named ‘Kermar’, characterized by its outwardly spreading, cascading and uniform plant habit; compact growth habit; early flowering habit; and numerous double flowers that are white in color with distinct purple-colored venation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2003
    Inventor: Priscilla G. Kerley
  • Phormium plant named ‘Merlot’
    Patent number: PP14228
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Phormium plant named ‘Merlot’, characterized by its upright plant habit; stiff, leathery, tough and durable foliage; dark grayed purple upper leaf surfaces with distinct black leaf margin and midrib; and silvery gray lower leaf surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2003
    Assignee: Lyndale Nureries
    Inventor: Malcolm Woolmore
  • Calibrachoa plant named ‘Kakegawa S43’
    Patent number: PP14229
    Abstract: ‘Kakegawa S43’ is a new variety of Calibrachoa. This new variety has carmine colored flowers and dark green foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2003
    Assignee: Sakata Seed Corporation
    Inventor: Masao Bessho
  • Calibrachoa plant named ‘Kakegawa S50’
    Patent number: PP14230
    Abstract: ‘Kakegawa S50’ is a new variety of Calibrachoa. This new variety has dark burgundy colored flowers and dark green foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2003
    Assignee: Sakata Seed Corporation
    Inventor: Masao Bessho
  • New Guinea Impatiens plant named ‘KLEI01027’
    Patent number: PP14231
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of New Guinea Impatiens plant named ‘KLEI01027’, characterized by its compact, mounded and outwardly spreading plant habit; freely branching growth habit; dark green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit with flowers positioned above or beyond the foliage; and pink-colored flowers with red purple-colored centers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2003
    Assignee: Klemm + Sohn GmbH + Co. KG
    Inventor: Nils Klemm
  • Hosta plant named ‘Thunderbolt’
    Patent number: PP14232
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Hosta plant named ‘Thunderbolt’ that is characterized by vigor, white flowers in late spring and large variegated blue-green leaves with centers that change in color from golden to cream-white as the plant matures. In combination these traits set ‘Thunderbolt’ apart from all other existing varieties of Hosta known to the inventor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2003
    Assignee: Hawksridge Farms Inc.
    Inventor: Allen Rick Crowder
  • Inkberry plant named ‘Gold Mine’
    Patent number: PP14233
    Abstract: A new variety of Ilex glabra plant is provided that is well suited for growing as attractive ornamentation in the landscape. The new variety is believed to be a spontaneous mutation of the ‘Shamrock’ variety (non-patented in the United States) of unknown causation. The foliage of the new variety is particularly distinctive and when exposed to full sun is dark glossy green with irregular bright golden yellow variegation at the margin. The growth habit is slow to moderate and the plant assumes a smaller overall size than the ‘Shamrock’ variety. Dioecious female flowers are formed. Good hardiness is displayed in U.S.D.A. Hardiness Zone No. 6a.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2003
    Assignee: CP Delaware, Inc.
    Inventor: Gabriel Cesarini
  • Hibiscus plant named ‘New York’
    Patent number: PP14234
    Abstract: A new and distinct Hibiscus plant named ‘New York’, characterized by its compact, upright and uniform plant habit that is appropriate for container production; freely branching habit; glossy dark green leaves; freely flowering habit; bright red-colored flowers; and good resistance to flower bud abscission.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2003
    Assignee: Cooperatieve Vereniging Werkgroep Hibiscus U.A.
    Inventor: Marinus Jacobus Bevelander
  • Monarda plant named ‘Fireball’
    Patent number: PP14235
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Monarda plant named ‘Fireball’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and relatively short plant habit; freely flowering habit; and red purple-colored flowers arranged in dense verticillasters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2003
    Assignee: Future Plants V.O.F.
    Inventor: Hubertus Gerardus Oudshoorn
  • Walnut tree named ‘Fredrick’
    Patent number: PP14236
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of walnut tree denominated as ‘FREDRICK’ is described and which is somewhat remotely similar to the ‘Payne’ walnut tree (unpatented), but which is distinguished therefrom by producing a crop which is mature for harvesting and shipment approximately 7 days after the ‘Payne’ walnut tree under the ecological conditions prevailing near Stockton, Calif.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2003
    Inventor: Fred Minazzoli
  • Plum tree named ‘Yummycrisp’
    Patent number: PP14237
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a plum tree, Prunus salicina, and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a large size, vigorous, hardy, heavy blooming, pollen abundant, self-unfruitful, and usually productive tree. The present variety requires cross pollinization from another early blooming plum, such as ‘Yummybeaut’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 13,478). The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described during late July, with first picking on Jul. 25, 2002, but will hang on the tree for nearly thirty more days. The fruit is uniformly medium in size, nearly black in skin color, clingstone in type, yellow with some pink bleeding in flesh color, very firm and crisp in texture, excellent in flavor, and holds well in cold storage for more than thirty days. The present variety was developed from an open pollinated seedling of an unnamed black plum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2003
    Inventor: Lowell Glen Bradford
  • Avocado tree named ‘Harvest’
    Patent number: PP14238
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Persea americana tree is provided. An open spreading growth habit is exhibited. The tree exhibits an alternate bearing character similar to that of the widely-grown ‘Hass’ variety (non-patented in the United States). The fruit is inverted high spheroid-shaped, is generally black-skinned, is well distributed around the tree, and commonly is larger than that of the ‘Hass’ variety. The leaves are generally oval-shaped. The fruit eating quality is good when fully ripe and the flesh is free of obvious fibers. The variety is suitable for the production of quality avocado crop under commercial growing conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2003
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Berthold O. Bergh, Gray A. Martin
  • Avocado tree named ‘3-29-5’
    Patent number: PP14239
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Persea americana tree is provided. A vigorous moderately-spreading upright growth habit is exhibited. The tree is less alternate bearing than the widely-grown ‘Hass’ variety (non-patented in the United States). The fruit is ellipsoid-shaped, lacks shoulders, is generally black-skinned, is well distributed around the tree, and commonly is larger than that of the ‘Hass’ variety. The leaves are displayed in a greater quantity than the ‘Hass’ variety and are similar in appearance to those of the ‘Hass’ variety. Moderate resistance to Persea mites is exhibited. The variety is suitable for the production of quality avocado crop under commercial growing conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2003
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Gray E. Martin, Berthold O. Bergh
  • Nectarine tree named ‘Giant Pearl’
    Patent number: PP14240
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a nectarine tree, Prunus persica, and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a medium size, vigorous, hardy, self-fertile, productive and regular bearing tree. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described approximately the second week in August, with first picking on Aug. 9, 2002. The fruit is uniformly large in size, excellent in flavor, globose in shape, clingstone in type, very firm in texture, white in flesh color, and mostly red in skin color. The variety was developed as a first generation cross using ‘Summer Bright’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 7,049) yellow flesh nectarine as the selected seed parent and an unnamed white flesh nectarine seedling as the selected pollen parent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2003
    Inventor: Lowell Glen Bradford
  • Sutera plant named ‘Suttipp’
    Patent number: PP14241
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Sutera plant named ‘Suttipp’ that is characterized by medium green leaves, white flowers and a ball-shaped habit. In combination these traits set ‘Suttipp’ apart from all other existing varieties of Sutera known to the inventor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2003
    Inventor: Carel Reinier Van Rijssen
  • Nectarine tree named ‘Diamond Pearl’
    Patent number: PP14242
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a nectarine tree, Prunus persica, and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a medium size, vigorous, hardy, self-fertile, productive and regular bearing tree. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described approximately the second week in June, with first picking on Jun. 12, 2002. The fruit is uniformly large in size, excellent in flavor, globose in shape, clingstone in type, very firm in texture, white in flesh color, and red in skin color. The variety was developed as an open pollinated seedling of ‘Candy White’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 10,924) white flesh nectarine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2003
    Inventor: Lowell Glen Bradford
  • Petunia plant named ‘Jam Scarl’
    Patent number: PP14243
    Abstract: A petunia cultivar particularly distinguished by scarlet colored flowers, compact habit and good basal branching.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2003
    Assignee: Goldsmith Seed Inc.
    Inventor: Mitchell Eugene Hanes