Patents Issued in June 1, 2004
  • Lipstick compact case
    Patent number: D490936
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Inventor: Charles Chang
  • Cosmetic case
    Patent number: D490937
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Assignee: Mei Kuai Cosmetics Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chin-Te Ke
  • Reversible adjustable hunting safety harness
    Patent number: D490938
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Inventor: John D. Wydner
  • Safety helmet
    Patent number: D490939
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Inventor: Chang-Hsien Ho
  • Fighting fish bowl
    Patent number: D490940
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Inventor: Chiao-Ming Wang
  • Bird food dispenser
    Patent number: D490941
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Assignee: Woodstream Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher T. Rich, Clay E. Tully
  • Strap tip cover for an animal halter
    Patent number: D490942
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Assignee: Eastwest International (Taiwan) Enterprises
    Inventor: Chia Wei Chang
  • Disposable receptacle for pet excrement
    Patent number: D490943
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Inventor: Mark A. Logan
  • Pivotable appliance console
    Patent number: D490944
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Assignee: Latitude Corp.
    Inventor: Todd Mallon
  • Dishwasher cage
    Patent number: D490945
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser N.V.
    Inventors: Monica Gomez, Karl-Ludwig Gibis, Ralf Wiedemann
  • Drum washing machine
    Patent number: D490946
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Assignee: LG Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Bo Won Suh, Young Il Kim
  • Washing high pressure equipment
    Patent number: D490947
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Assignee: Interpump Cleaning S.p.A., Divisione Faip
    Inventor: Giovanni Cattaneo
  • Washing high pressure equipment
    Patent number: D490948
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Assignee: Interpump Cleaning S.p.A. Divisione Faip
    Inventor: Giovanni Cattaneo
  • Handle for upright vacuum cleaner
    Patent number: D490949
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Assignee: Matsushita Electric Corporation of America
    Inventors: Jeffrey M. Elrod, Christian S. Leyden
  • Vacuum cleaner head
    Patent number: D490950
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Assignee: Laars, Inc.
    Inventors: Gene L. Pecci, Raymond G. Smith
  • Handle for folding upright vacuum cleaner
    Patent number: D490951
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Assignee: Matsushita Electric Corporation of America
    Inventor: Christian S. Leyden
  • Cleaning device
    Patent number: D490952
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Assignee: The Evercare Company
    Inventor: Sherry Ajluni
  • Electric iron
    Patent number: D490953
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Assignee: Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Kazuhiro Fujita
  • Waste bin
    Patent number: D490954
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Assignee: Leifheit AG
    Inventor: Dieter Brand
  • Transporter
    Patent number: D490955
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Inventor: Kevin Thomas Halsall
  • Escalator decking
    Patent number: D490956
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Assignee: Otis Elevator Company
    Inventors: Frank Sansevero, Thomas Swyst, Bernward Engelke, Andreas Vogt
  • Two-tone moving step panel for escalator
    Patent number: D490957
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Assignee: Otis Elevator Company
    Inventor: Andreas Stuffel
  • Charcoal container with cover
    Patent number: D490958
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Inventor: John P. Koza
  • Surface ornamentation for caskets
    Patent number: D490959
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Assignee: Batesville Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel J. Parker, Christopher M. Wessel
  • Lower portion for a coffin
    Patent number: D490960
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Inventor: Nicholas Rotolo
  • Method and apparatus forming a fiber web
    Patent number: H2105
    Abstract: A fiber web forming apparatus which utilizes a fiber mixing chamber which in operation receives fibers from a plurality of sources along with a chemical agent, generally a bonding agent. The mixing chamber acts to further open and blend the fibers and also to blend the chemical agent with the fibers before the forming of the fiber web.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Inventor: Akiva Pinto
  • Hybrid carnation plant named ‘CFPC Mel’
    Patent number: PP14837
    Abstract: A new variety of carnation plant producing attractive orange picotee pink flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Assignee: California Florida Plant Company, L.P.
    Inventor: Oscar T. Hasegawa
  • Carpinus coreana plant named ‘Kuro Bijin’
    Patent number: PP14838
    Abstract: A new plant variety of Carpinus coreana characterized by its chocolate brown leaf color throughout the growing season.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Assignee: Hines Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Hikaru Fujinami
  • Black walnut tree named ‘Beineke 10’
    Patent number: PP14839
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of black walnut tree (Juglans nigra L.) which is distinctly characterized by extremely rapid growth rate, fairly strong central stem tendency, thereby producing good timber qualities. The new variety has poor nut bearing qualities. Nut crops are erratic. Nut-bearing begins late in the life of the tree. This new variety of black walnut tree was discovered by the applicant near West Lafayette, Ind. in a black walnut planting of seedling progeny from aa previously selected tree for outstanding timber producing potential. This selection has been designated as BW 504, a seedling progeny of BW 36 in records maintained by the applicant on the performance of the selection and grafts made from the selection and will be known henceforth as Beineke 10.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Assignee: American Forestry Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Walter Beineke
  • Calibrachoa plant named ‘Kakegawa S54’
    Patent number: PP14840
    Abstract: ‘Kakegawa S54’ is a new variety of Calibrachoa plant. This new variety has rose-pink colored flowers and dark green foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Assignee: Sakata Seed Corporation
    Inventor: Masao Bessho
  • Daylily plant named ‘Just Plum Happy’
    Patent number: PP14841
    Abstract: A new and distinct Hemerocallis cultivar of the dormant type named ‘Just Plum Happy’ is provided. The new cultivar is very floriferous and forms attractive multi-colored blossoms over an extended period of time that commonly beings during mid- to late-June and commonly ends during mid-October in U.S.D.A. Hardiness Zone No. 6. The blossoms are bright flesh pink with a dark purple eye and a picotee edge. The new plant readily forms fans and readily forms a number of scapes per fan. The new cultivar is particularly well suited for growing as distinctive colorful ornamentation in the landscape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Assignee: Centerton Nursery, Inc.
    Inventor: Darrel A. Apps
  • Carnation plant named ‘CFPC Mango’
    Patent number: PP14842
    Abstract: A new variety of carnation plant producing attractive orange flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Assignee: California Florida Plant Company, L.P.
    Inventor: Oscar T. Hasegawa
  • Hybrid carnation plant named ‘CFPC SARI’
    Patent number: PP14843
    Abstract: A new variety of carnation plant producing attractive yellow picotee purple flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Assignee: California Florida Plant Company, L.P.
    Inventor: Oscar T. Hasegawa
  • Calla Lily plant named ‘Black Star’
    Patent number: PP14844
    Abstract: ‘Black Star’ is a new variety of calla lily having a flower with a purple/black colored spathe and a purple/black colored spadix and producing 1-4 flowers per tuber. The flower stems are red and about 50 cm in height. The leaves are green with whitish spots and have a leathery texture. On the edge of the leaves there is a red stripe. The petioles have a red to black color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Assignee: Sande BV
    Inventor: Cecilius Jan-Jochem Randag
  • Caladium plant named ‘Florida Whitewater’
    Patent number: PP14845
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Caladium plant named ‘Florida Whitewater’, characterized by its compact and densely-foliated plant habit suitable for container production; outwardly arching and symmetrical plant form; and white and dark green bi-colored leaves that are lanceolate in shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventor: Gary J. Wilfret
  • Astilbe plant named ‘Rhythm and Blues’
    Patent number: PP14846
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Astilbe plant named ‘Rhythm and Blues’, characterized by its upright, mounded and compact plant habit; rapid growth rate; freely and uniform flowering habit; and red purple-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Assignee: Inspiration Plant CV
    Inventor: Harry G. J. Verduin
  • Calibrachoa plant named ‘Uscali28’
    Patent number: PP14847
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Calibrachoa plant named ‘Uscali28’, characterized by its semi-upright plant habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; large ruby red-colored flowers; and good weather tolerance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Assignee: Plant 21 LLC
    Inventor: Ushio Sakazaki
  • Hypericum plant named ‘Esmamber’
    Patent number: PP14848
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hypericum plant named ‘Esmamber’, characterized by its upright plant habit; dark green-colored leaves; orange to light orange colored fruits; and good postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Assignee: Esmeralda Breeding B.V.
    Inventor: Aloysius A. J. Hooijman
  • Calla lily plant named ‘Romeo’
    Patent number: PP14849
    Abstract: ‘Romeo’ is a new variety of calla lily having beautiful waxy burgundy-red colored spathes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Assignee: Pukekaroro Exotics Ltd.
    Inventors: Trevor Brljevich, Yvonne Brljevich
  • Calla lily plant named ‘Tahiti’
    Patent number: PP14850
    Abstract: ‘Tahiti’ is a new variety of calla lily having beautiful apricot-orange colored spathes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Assignee: Pukekaroro Exotics Ltd.
    Inventors: Trevor Brljevich, Yvonne Brljevich
  • Verbena plant named ‘Usbenal5’
    Patent number: PP14851
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Verbena plant named ‘Usebenal5’, characterized by its upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; vigorous growth habit; large purple-colored flowers; and resistance to Powdery Mildew.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Assignee: Plant 21 LLC
    Inventor: Ushio Sakazaki
  • Petunia plant named ‘USTUNI218’
    Patent number: PP14852
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Petunia plant named ‘USTUNI218’, characterized by its semi-upright to cascading plant habit; freely branching habit; numerous single flowers that are violet blue in color; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Assignee: Plant 21 LLC
    Inventor: Ushio Sakazaki
  • Verbena plant named ‘Usbenal8’
    Patent number: PP14853
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Verbena plant named ‘Usbenal8’, characterized by its semi-upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; vigorous growth habit; large violet blue-colored flowers; and resistance to Powdery Mildew.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Assignee: Plant 21 LLC
    Inventor: Ushio Sakazaki
  • Verbena plant named ‘USBENAL11’
    Patent number: PP14854
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Verbena plant named ‘USBENAL11’, characterized by its semi-upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; vigorous growth habit; large light violet-colored flowers; and resistance to Powdery Mildew.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Assignee: Plant 21 LLC
    Inventor: Ushio Sakazaki
  • Astilbe plant named ‘Rock and Roll’
    Patent number: PP14855
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Astilbe plant named ‘Rock and Roll’, characterized by its upright, mounded and compact plant habit; rapid growth rate; freely and uniform flowering habit; and white-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Assignee: Inspiration Plant C✓
    Inventor: Harry G. J. Verduin
  • Petunia plant named ‘Ustuni153’
    Patent number: PP14856
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Petunia plant named ‘Ustuni153’, characterized by its semi-upright to cascading plant habit; freely branching habit; numerous large single flowers that are pink in color; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Assignee: Plant 21 LLC
    Inventor: Ushio Sakazaki
  • Saintpaulia plant named ‘Butterfly Blue’
    Patent number: PP14857
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Saintpaulia plant named ‘Butterfly Blue’, characterized by its compact plant habit; freely flowering habit; and star-shaped double violet and light violet bi-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Assignee: Kwekerij Mariënoord B.V.
    Inventor: Henricus G. J. Van Der Knaap
  • Petunia plant named ‘Mediopimo’
    Patent number: PP14858
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Petunia plant named ‘Mediopimo’, characterized by its semi-upright to cascading plant habit; freely branching habit; numerous single flowers that are bright pink in color; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Assignee: Plant 21 LLC
    Inventor: Ushio Sakazaki
  • Hypericum plant named ‘Esmfire’
    Patent number: PP14859
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hypericum plant named ‘Esmfire’, characterized by its upright plant habit; dark green-colored leaves; large red purple-colored fruits; and good postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Assignee: Esmeralda Breeding B.V.
    Inventor: Aloysius A. J. Hooijman
  • Raspberry plant named ‘Driscoll Francesca’
    Patent number: PP14860
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of raspberry plant named Driscoll Francesca. The new cultivar is distinguished from other raspberry cultivars by its fruit firmness, fruit structure, yield and flavor. The new cultivar is distinguished from its seed parent by having better flavor, it is distinguished from its pollen parent by producing fruit of consistent shape and good firmness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Carlos D. Fear, Richard E. Harrison, Fred M. Cook, Gavin Sills