Patents Issued in December 2, 2003
  • Lighting fixture
    Patent number: D483141
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2003
    Inventor: Ying-Jue Lee
  • Pendent lamp
    Patent number: D483142
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2003
    Inventor: Sam Hsu
  • Light fixture
    Patent number: D483143
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2003
    Assignee: Quoizel, Inc.
    Inventor: Sergio J. Orozco
  • Wall lamp
    Patent number: D483144
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2003
    Inventor: Chia-Teh Chen
  • Lamp
    Patent number: D483145
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2003
    Inventor: Richard Cohon
  • Table lamp
    Patent number: D483146
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2003
    Inventor: Patrick S. Dolan
  • Lamp head with integrally formed handle
    Patent number: D483147
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2003
    Assignee: Verilux, Inc.
    Inventor: Edmund Farmer
  • Cigarette filter
    Patent number: D483148
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2003
    Inventor: Albert M. Merideth
  • Bottle-shaped liquid and lotion applicator
    Patent number: D483149
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2003
    Inventor: Joseph G. Angeletta
  • Packaged soap bar
    Patent number: D483150
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2003
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventor: Bruce Cummings
  • Hair clip
    Patent number: D483151
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2003
    Assignee: Linshell Holdings Limited
    Inventors: Lindsey J. Walker, Shelley-Anne Salisbury
  • Hand dryer
    Patent number: D483152
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2003
    Assignee: MacDonald Johnston Engineering Co., Pty Ltd.
    Inventors: Steven Martinuzzo, John Magree, Stewart Marshall, Simon Andresen
  • Eyebrow makeup device
    Patent number: D483153
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2003
    Inventor: Ling Li Jan
  • Nail clippers
    Patent number: D483154
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2003
    Assignee: Threeseven Corporation
    Inventor: Hyung Kyu Kim
  • Container
    Patent number: D483155
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2003
    Assignee: L'Oreal USA Creative, Inc.
    Inventor: Katherine Orsomando
  • Pet home
    Patent number: D483156
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2003
    Inventor: Jeffrey M. Simpson
  • Perch for a bird
    Patent number: D483157
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2003
    Inventor: Weiping Yang
  • Cat box
    Patent number: D483158
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2003
    Inventor: Vernon Ward
  • Animal waste scoop and bag combination
    Patent number: D483159
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2003
    Inventor: Kenneth E. Boyd
  • Vacuum cleaner
    Patent number: D483160
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2003
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventor: Stephen Andrew Houghton
  • Swimming pool brushing disk
    Patent number: D483161
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2003
    Inventor: Michael Alan Stern
  • Vacuum cleaner attachment for fungi removal
    Patent number: D483162
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2003
    Inventor: John Lausevic
  • Connector for nozzle base
    Patent number: D483163
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2003
    Assignee: Royal Appliance Mfg. Co.
    Inventors: Jeffrey M. Kalman, Craig M. Saunders
  • Container for garbage
    Patent number: D483164
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2003
    Inventor: Tsong-Yow Lin
  • Receptacle
    Patent number: D483165
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2003
    Assignee: InterDesign, Inc.
    Inventor: Philip C. Dretzka
  • Garbage can
    Patent number: D483166
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2003
    Inventor: Tsong-Yow Lin
  • Recycling garbage can
    Patent number: D483167
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2003
    Inventor: Tsong-Yow Lin
  • Modular guide link for conveyor chain
    Patent number: D483168
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2003
    Assignee: Span Tech LLC
    Inventors: Michael D. McDaniel, Wendell S. Bell
  • Portion of a floor jack side panel
    Patent number: D483169
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2003
    Assignee: Norco Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Fox
  • Decorative urn
    Patent number: D483170
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2003
    Assignee: Southern Sales & Marketing Group, Inc.
    Inventor: Kenneth A. Harbaugh
  • Oven-baked french fries having extended hold time
    Patent number: H2091
    Abstract: Coated French fried potatoes which maintain crispness for at least about 10 minutes. The French fries have at least a 0.1 mm starch-based surface coating and Texture Value of at least about 170 after an extended holding time. The holding time is a measurement based on (1) 4 minutes holding under a heat lamp. (2) 3 minutes holding under a heat lamp in Foodservice serving bags and (3) at least 3 minutes holding in a closed carry-out bag. The par-fries have specific properties which, upon oven-finishing, deliver a unique texture. The coated oven-finished French fries have about 28% to about 50% bulk moisture and from about 8% to about 25% total fat. The par-fried potato strips used to prepare the oven-finished French fried potatoes are coated with a starch suspension. The coating has a low water solubility starch fraction as one of its ingredients. The low water solubility starch fraction has a water solubility index of less than about 30%.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2003
    Inventors: Timothy Alan Scavone, Susana Waimin Siu, David A. Volker, Sr., Jeffrey J. Kester, Susan F. Collinge
  • Process for production of polychloroprene having low odor
    Patent number: H2092
    Abstract: A process for reducing odor in polychloroprene is provided that comprises treatment of a stabilized polychloroprene latex with a compound selected from the group consisting of ozone, hydrogen peroxide, alkali metal salts of halogen oxo acids, alkali metal salts of peroxy acids and mixtures thereof. Polychloroprene latex and solid compositions of low odor prepared by the process are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2003
    Assignee: DuPont Dow Elastomers L.L.C.
    Inventors: Stevan Charles Bauman, Lance Alan Christell
  • Anthurium plant named ‘VR 172’
    Patent number: PP14326
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Anthurium plant named ‘VR 172’, characterized by its upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; freely clumping growth habit; durable dark green leaves; red-colored spathes with light red-colored spadices that are positioned above and beyond the foliage on strong and erect scapes; freely flowering habit; and good inflorescence longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2003
    Assignee: RijnPlant B.V.
    Inventor: Leonardus W. B. M. van Rijn
  • Phalaenopsis plant named ‘Exotic Beauty’
    Patent number: PP14327
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Phalaenopsis plant named ‘Exotic Beauty’, characterized by its dark red purple-colored flowers with darker red purple-colored labellum; freely flowering habit; upright, freely branching and sturdy flowering stems, and excellent postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2003
    Inventor: Renate Plate
  • Phalaenopsis plant named ‘Exotic Moon’
    Patent number: PP14328
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Phalaenopsis plant named ‘Exotic Moon’, characterized by its yellow green-colored flowers with red purple-colored labellum; freely flowering habit; upright, freely branching and sturdy flowering stems, and excellent postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2003
    Inventor: Renate Plate
  • Phalaenopsis plant named ‘Exotic Wonder’
    Patent number: PP14329
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Phalaenopsis plant named ‘Exotic Wonder’, characterized by its yellow green-colored flowers with red purple-colored speckles and red purple-colored labellum; freely flowering habit; upright, freely branching and sturdy flowering stems, and excellent postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2003
    Inventor: Renate Plate
  • Phalaenopsis plant named ‘Exotic Lady’
    Patent number: PP14330
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Phalaenopsis plant named ‘Exotic Lady’, characterized by its light purple-colored flowers with purple-colored speckles and purple-colored labellum; freely flowering habit; upright, freely branching and sturdy flowering stems, and excellent postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2003
    Inventor: Renate Plate
  • Phalaenopsis plant named ‘Exotic Flame’
    Patent number: PP14331
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Phalaenopsis plant named ‘Exotic Flame’, characterized by its yellow-colored flowers with red purple-colored venation and speckles and red purple-colored labellum; freely flowering habit; upright, freely branching and sturdy flowering stems, and excellent postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2003
    Inventor: Renate Plate
  • Variety of agapanthus named ‘ATIblu’
    Patent number: PP14332
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of agapanthus plant named ‘ATIblu’ characterized as a floriferous plant having some 60-70 unique blue colored flowers on each clump within a few years and exhibiting a dwarf habit and good disease resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2003
    Assignee: Anthony Tesselaar International Pty Ltd
    Inventor: Ian Duncalf
  • Climber rose plant named JACetima
    Patent number: PP14333
    Abstract: Climber rose plant having long climbing canes; flowers on new wood; repeats flowering; bright red flower color; ability to grown as a budded rose or on its own roots; and disease resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2003
    Assignee: Jackson & Perkins Wholesale, Inc.
    Inventor: Keith W. Zary
  • Shrub rose plant named JACapshr
    Patent number: PP14334
    Abstract: Shrub rose plant having high petal count; lack of anthers; strong spicy fragrance; disease resistant foliage; ability to propagate and grow on its own roots; and apricot flowers presented in large clusters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2003
    Assignee: Jackson & Perkins Wholesale, Inc.
    Inventor: Keith W. Zary
  • Alstroemeria plant named ‘Staqueen’
    Patent number: PP14335
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Alstroemeria plant named ‘Staqueen’, characterized by its erect flowering stems; intense light and dark orange bi-colored flowers with dark purple spots and stripes; and excellent postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2003
    Assignee: Van Zanten Plants B.V.
    Inventor: Cornelis Arie Hoogendoorn
  • Diascia plant named ‘Codipeim’
    Patent number: PP14336
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Diascia plant named ‘Codipeim’, characterized by its compact and upright plant habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; light red-colored flowers with darker red-colored centers; and good temperature tolerance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2003
    Assignee: NuFlora International Pty. Ltd.
    Inventor: Graham Noel Brown
  • Crabapple tree named ‘Jarmin’
    Patent number: PP14337
    Abstract: The ‘Jarmin’ crabapple is a non-fruiting crabapple tree, with an upright growth habit, attractive pink bloom with semi-double and double flowers being typical, and foliage resistant to both apple scab (/Venturia inaequalis) and powdery mildew (Podosphaera leucotricha).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2003
    Inventor: Marvin Jarmin
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Orinoco’
    Patent number: PP14338
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Orinoco’, characterized by its upright and strong flower stems; uniform and freely flowering habit; daisy-type inflorescences; red purple and white bi-colored ray florets; yellow green-colored disc florets; natural season flowering in November in the Northern Hemisphere; and good postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2003
    Assignee: Deliflor Royalties, B.V.
    Inventor: Arie Gerard Post
  • Argyranthemum plant named ‘Balargrite’
    Patent number: PP14339
    Abstract: A new and distinct Argyranthemum plant named ‘Balargrite’, characterized by its white ray florets and yellow disc florets, medium green leaves and upright growth habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2003
    Assignee: Ball FloraPlant, a division of Ball Horticultural Company
    Inventor: Kerry M. Strope
  • Alstroemeria plant named ‘Zanvelvet’
    Patent number: PP14340
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Alstroemeria plant named ‘Zanvelvet’, characterized by its erect flowering stems; red purple and white bi-colored flowers with dark purple-colored spots and stripes; and excellent postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2003
    Assignee: Van Zanten Plants B.V.
    Inventor: Cornelis Arie Hoogendoorn
  • Delphinium plant named ‘Delgaal’
    Patent number: PP14341
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Delphinium plant named ‘Delgaal’, as described and illustrated, and particularly characterized by its green leaves, violet-blue colors, upright growth habit, terminal raceme flower arrangement with approximately 22 flowers per main stem; and inflorescence of 40 cm in length (average) and 14 cm in diameter (average).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2003
    Inventor: Irenaeus Antonius Maria van Gaalen
  • Peach tree named ‘Burpeachfourteen’
    Patent number: PP14342
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree (Prunus persica), denominated varietally as ‘Burpeachfourteen’, and which produces an attractively colored yellow-fleshed, clingstone peach which is mature for harvesting and shipment approximately May 6 to May 13 under the ecological conditions prevailing in the San Joaquin Valley of Central California.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2003
    Assignee: The Burchell Nursery, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy J. Gerdts, John K. Slaughter
  • Azalea plant named ‘Crimson Queen’
    Patent number: PP14343
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of semi-dwarf Azalea originated from a branch sport found on Azalea ‘Crimson Princess’. The new variety possesses a unique red foliage, (178-A grayed-purple group) and is a semi-dwarf, with height about 24-30 inches.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2003
    Inventor: Richard Odom