Patents Issued in November 11, 2003
  • Patent number: D482151
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Assignee: Gold Coral International Limited
    Inventor: Stephanie Wai Man Shiu
  • Patent number: D482152
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Assignee: Rally Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Saied Hussaini, Marc Iacovelli
  • Patent number: D482153
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Assignee: 90 Pinewood Road Manhasset Corporation
    Inventor: Charles McNamara
  • Patent number: D482154
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Assignee: Birchwood Products Limited
    Inventor: Anthony Edward Smith
  • Patent number: D482155
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Assignee: The Holmes Group, Inc.
    Inventor: David Lo
  • Patent number: D482156
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Assignee: World Factory, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory G. Kuelbs, Zhongxing Zhou
  • Patent number: D482157
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Inventors: Jeffrey D. McClow, Nate VanMeter, Scott L. Posey
  • Patent number: D482158
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Inventors: Ivan Valkov Velikov, Antoaneta Emilianova Eneva
  • Patent number: D482159
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Assignee: E.C. Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Cuevas, Richard Hallberg, Barbara Wiseley
  • Patent number: D482160
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Assignee: Cequent Trailer Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Edgar C. Paffrath
  • Patent number: D482161
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Assignee: Kai R & D Center Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Masami Yamagishi, Shigeki Yamashita
  • Patent number: D482162
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventor: Jean-Michel Bostroem
  • Patent number: D482163
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Assignee: Dunrite Models, Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel Brown
  • Patent number: D482164
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Inventor: Jon B. Millhollin
  • Patent number: D482165
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Assignee: Cisco Sales Corp.
    Inventor: Neil J. Kay
  • Patent number: D482166
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Assignee: Oreck Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher M. Paterson, Paul A. Moshenrose, William G. Fish
  • Patent number: D482167
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Assignee: Matsushita Electric Corporation of America
    Inventor: Morgan S. Brown
  • Patent number: D482168
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.
    Inventor: Graeme Antony Warburton
  • Patent number: D482169
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Inventor: Tsong-Yow Lin
  • Patent number: D482170
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Inventor: Lien-Chuan Yang
  • Patent number: D482171
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Assignee: One World Technologies Limited
    Inventors: Kevin Lai Kok Vui, Charles M. Wacker
  • Patent number: D482172
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Assignee: Symbol Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric M. Johnson, Jorg Schlieffers, Alistair Hamilton
  • Patent number: D482173
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Assignee: Rubbermaid Commercial Products LLC
    Inventor: Alfred Reneau Van Landingham, Jr.
  • Patent number: D482174
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Assignee: Kito Corporation
    Inventors: Desheng Xia, Takayoshi Nakamura
  • Patent number: D482175
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Assignee: Potain
    Inventor: Michel Lissandre
  • Patent number: D482176
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Assignee: Tuscarora Incorporated
    Inventor: Jack D. Perry
  • Patent number: D482177
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Assignee: Diebold Self Service Systems, division of a Diebold, Incorporated
    Inventors: Jon Washington, Eric VanKeulen, Dave Barker, Paul D. Magee
  • Patent number: D482178
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Inventor: Paul J. South
  • Patent number: D482179
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Inventor: Paul J. South
  • Patent number: D482180
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Assignee: Diebold Self Service Systems division of Diebold, Incorporated
    Inventors: Paul D. Magee, David A. Barker, Jeff Geither, Eric S. VanKeulen, Jon E. Washington
  • Patent number: PP14280
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Poinsettia plant named ‘Dueprempink’, characterized by its inflorescences with dark pink-colored flower bracts; dark green-colored leaves; uniform and rounded plant habit; freely branching habit; early flowering habit; and excellent post-production longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Assignee: Dümmen Jungpflanzen GbR
    Inventor: Marga Dümmen
  • Patent number: PP14281
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Petunia plant named ‘Kirimaji Double White’, characterized by its low mounding cascading to prostrate plant habit; freely branching growth habit; early and freely flowering habit; white-colored semi-double flowers; and good weather tolerance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Assignee: Kinn Brewery Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Saori Watanabe, Daigaku Takeshita
  • Patent number: PP14282
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Petunia plant named ‘Kirimaji Double Lavender’, characterized by its low mounding cascading to prostrate plant habit; freely branching growth habit; early and freely flowering habit; violet purple-colored semi-double flowers; and good weather tolerance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Assignee: Kirin Brewery Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Saori Watanabe, Daigaku Takeshita
  • Patent number: PP14283
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Petunia plant named ‘Kirimaji Double Purple’, characterized by its low mounding cascading to prostrate plant habit; freely branching growth habit; early and freely flowering habit; red purple-colored semi-double flowers; and good weather tolerance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Assignee: Kirin Brewery Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Saori Watanabe, Daigaku Takeshita
  • Patent number: PP14284
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Verbena plant named ‘Kieverstem’, characterized by its compact, upright and mounded plant habit; freely branching habit; dark green-colored leaves; and light purple and purple bi-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Assignee: Kieft Seeds Holland
    Inventor: Carla Moonen
  • Patent number: PP14285
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Azalea plant named ‘Ospo’, characterized by its upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; glossy and very dark green-colored leaves; freely branching habit; red-colored double flowers; and excellent postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Assignee: Eleonore Dittmer und Peter Dittmer GbR
    Inventors: Peter Dettmer, Eleonore Dettmer
  • Patent number: PP14286
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Dahlia plant named ‘Melody Mambo’, characterized by its upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; freely branching growth habit; early and freely flowering habit; decorative inflorescence form; large inflorescences with dark red-colored ray florets; and good postproduction longevity and garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Assignee: Verwer Dahlias B.V.
    Inventor: Aad W. M. Verwer
  • Patent number: PP14287
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Aglaonema plant named ‘Silverado’, characterized by its upright and outwardly arching growth habit; freely clumping habit; full and dense plant habit; long lanceolate leaves with acuminate apices; tri-colored leaves with a broad gray green central area with feathered edges surrounded by a darker gray green area that is surrounded by a distinct dark green margin; light green-colored leaf petioles; and low temperature tolerance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Inventors: Gopalaswamy Parthasarathy, Parthasarathy Mukundan
  • Patent number: PP14288
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Petunia plant named ‘Cobdarkink’, characterized by its compact, uniform cascading and outwardly spreading plant habit; freely and continuous branching habit; and numerous double dark pink-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Assignee: Nuflora International Pty. Ltd.
    Inventor: Graham Noel Brown
  • Patent number: PP14289
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Leucanthemum plant named ‘Angel’, characterized by its upright, compact and uniform plant habit; early flowering habit; anemone-type inflorescences; white-colored ray florets and greenish yellow to white-colored disc florets; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Assignee: University of Sydney
    Inventor: Daniel Bede McDonald
  • Patent number: PP14290
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Mandevilla plant named ‘Monrey’, characterized by its vining growth habit; glossy, dark green leaves; and large double pink-colored flowers with 20 petals per flower.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Assignee: Monrovia Nursery Company
    Inventor: Bruce Usrey
  • Patent number: PP14291
    Abstract: A new and distinct begonia plant with pink-red colored double flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Assignee: Begonia Breeders Association B.V.
    Inventor: Bert Koeze
  • Patent number: PP14292
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a new and distinct variety of Verbena plant having a spreading growth habit and long stems. The plant forms flowers in clusters with a great profusion of blooms. The blooming period commonly is from late April to November and the flowering duration is long. Accordingly, the entire plant remains in bloom for an extended period of time. The flower size is large and the petal color of the flowers is deep purplish pink. The plant is highly tolerant to heat, and exhibits a high resistance to pests and diseases, particularly powdery mildew, and has a high resistance to rain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Assignee: Suntory Flowers Limited
    Inventor: Yasunori Yomo
  • Patent number: PP14293
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Anastasia Yellow’, characterized by its large quilled spider double-type inflorescences with yellow-colored ray florets; numerous ray florets and few inconspicuous disc florets; dark green-colored foliage; strong and upright flowering stems; low number of lateral branches; short response time; and excellent postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Assignee: Deliflor Chrysanten B.V.
    Inventor: Jan Hoek
  • Patent number: PP14294
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Anastasia Pink’, characterized by its large quilled spider double-type inflorescences with pink-colored ray florets; numerous ray florets and few inconspicuous disc florets; dark green-colored foliage; strong and upright flowering stems; low number of lateral branches; short response time; and excellent postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Assignee: Deliflor Chrysanten B.V.
    Inventor: Jan Hoek
  • Patent number: PP14295
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Phalaenopsis orchid named ‘Isis’ characterized by broad elliptic leaves; green/brown stem; showy light purple flowers with dark purple stripes, and white margins and bases; dull, green leaves; and freely flowering with 10-15 flowers and buds per raceme.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Assignee: Microflor NV
    Inventor: Ronie van Rijsselberghe
  • Patent number: PP14296
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a new and distinct variety of broadly spreading Verbena plant having a semi-erect growth habit with medium stems. The new Verbena plant has abundant branching particularly with respect to primary branching, and great profusion of blooms with the entire plant remaining in bloom for a considerable period of time. The flowers are large and the petals display a deep red color without an eye. The flowers are formed in profusion in a spike. The blooming period is from late April to November and the flowering duration is long. The plant exhibits high tolerance to cold, moderate tolerance to heat, high resistance to pests and diseases, particularly powdery mildew, and high resistance to rain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Assignee: Suntory Flowers Limited
    Inventors: Yasuyuki Murakami, Yasunori Yomo
  • Patent number: PP14297
    Abstract: A new and distinct begonia plant with red colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Inventor: Bert Koeze
  • Patent number: PP14298
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Poinsettia plant named ‘Dueavant’, characterized by its inflorescences with dark pink and pale yellow bi-colored flower bracts; variegated leaves; uniform and rounded plant habit; freely branching habit; early flowering habit; and excellent post-production longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Assignee: Dümmen Jungpflanzen GbR
    Inventor: Marga Dümmen
  • Patent number: PP14299
    Abstract: A new and distinctive variety of an apple tree, named ‘Irene,’ distinguished by an early harvest date, large fruit, typical annual double-blooming when grown in Nyssa, Oreg., and field resistance to powdery mildew and fire blight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Inventor: Glen A. Teague