Patents Issued in June 8, 2004
  • Patent number: D491311
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Assignee: Eveready Battery Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas A. Follo
  • Patent number: D491312
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Assignee: Kiss Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Dae Jin Kim
  • Patent number: D491313
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Inventor: Michael Schrott
  • Patent number: D491314
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Assignee: OraLabs, Inc.
    Inventor: Roger Wesley Cousins
  • Patent number: D491315
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Assignee: Access Business Group International LLC
    Inventors: Jay R. Dittmer, Mark F. Mettler
  • Patent number: D491316
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Assignee: Wilson Sporting Goods Co.
    Inventors: Patrick Udelhofen, Douglas G. Guenther
  • Patent number: D491317
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Assignee: Mastrad
    Inventors: Lucas Bignon, Mathieu Lion
  • Patent number: D491318
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Assignee: Mastrad
    Inventors: Lucas Bignon, Mathieu Lion
  • Patent number: D491319
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Assignee: C. L. Wright & Company
    Inventors: Michael Wright, Carolyn L. Wright
  • Patent number: D491320
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Assignee: CTB IP, Inc.
    Inventors: Theodore J. Cole, Lionel L. Kreger, James R. Kraft, Philip Wilfong
  • Patent number: D491321
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Assignee: Doskocil Manufacturing Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Matthew Jay Wolf
  • Patent number: D491322
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Assignee: Doskocil Manufacturing Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Matthew Jay Wolf
  • Patent number: D491323
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Inventor: Amy Wilcox
  • Patent number: D491324
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Assignee: LG Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Young Il Kim, Hui Dong Son
  • Patent number: D491325
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Inventor: Ronald E. Hawkins
  • Patent number: D491326
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Assignee: Bsh Bosch und Siemens Hausgeraete GmbH
    Inventor: Jörg Schröter
  • Patent number: D491327
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Inventor: John Michael Gambino
  • Patent number: D491328
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Assignee: Rehrig Pacific Company
    Inventors: Cynthia R. Aiken, William P. Apps, Roger S. Hsu
  • Patent number: D491329
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Inventor: Craig V. Taylor
  • Patent number: D491330
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Inventor: Paul John Violo
  • Patent number: D491331
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Assignee: Integrated Vision, Inc.
    Inventor: Russell W. Strong
  • Patent number: D491332
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Inventor: John B. Weber
  • Patent number: D491333
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Assignee: Griefzug Hebezeugbau GmbH
    Inventor: Frank Blasek
  • Patent number: D491334
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Assignee: Batesville Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel J. Parker, Christopher M. Wessel
  • Patent number: D491335
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Inventor: Meltus Onyii Nwadike
  • Patent number: PP14864
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of New Guinea Impatiens plant named ‘Fisnics Hot Rose’, characterized by its outwardly spreading and uniformly mounded plant habit; medium growth habit; freely branching and freely flowering habit; dark green-colored foliage, occasionally variegated; and large, slightly oblong, red purple-colored flowers that are positioned above and beyond the foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Inventor: Birgit Christa Hofmann
  • Patent number: PP14865
    Abstract: This new grape plant named ‘15-97-77’ is distinct because of its unusual shape, very firm texture and very large berry size. Berries of the new cultivar are very responsive to applications of exogenous gibberellic acid, almost doubling in size in comparison to untreated fruit. At full maturity in mid-September, berries are extremely firm and sweet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Assignee: Sunview Vineyards of California, Inc.
    Inventor: Timothy F. Bourne
  • Patent number: PP14866
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Hebe plant named ‘Champseiont’, characterized by its compact, upright and somewhat outwardly spreading plant form; freely branching growth habit; and small dark green-colored foliage that becomes purple in color during the winter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Assignee: Witteman + Co.
    Inventor: Adam Hummel
  • Patent number: PP14867
    Abstract: A new variety of carnation plant producing attractive light yellow picotee pink flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Assignee: California Florida Plant Company, L.P.
    Inventor: Oscar T. Hasegawa
  • Patent number: PP14868
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Euphorbia named ‘Blue Haze’ that is distinguished by a clumping, bushy habit, powder blue foliage and yellow flowers. In combination these traits set ‘Blue Haze’ apart from all other existing varieties of Euphorbia known to the inventor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Inventor: Anthony Robin White
  • Patent number: PP14869
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hypericum plant named ‘Esmcoral’, characterized by its upright plant habit; dark green-colored leaves; dark pink-colored fruits; and good postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Assignee: Esmeralda Breeding B.V.
    Inventor: Aloysius A. J. Hooijman
  • Patent number: PP14870
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hypericum plant named ‘Esmgrape’, characterized by its upright plant habit; dark green-colored leaves; large green-colored fruits; and good postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Assignee: Esmeralda Breeding B.V.
    Inventor: Aloysius A. J. Hooijman
  • Patent number: PP14871
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Petunia plant named ‘Ustuni223’, characterized by its semi-upright to cascading plant habit; freely branching habit; numerous single flowers that are red in color; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Assignee: Plant 21 LLC
    Inventor: Ushio Sakazaki
  • Patent number: PP14872
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Calibrachoa plant named ‘USCALI47’, characterized by its semi-upright plant habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; large pink-colored flowers; good weather tolerance; and resistance to Thielaviopsis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Assignee: Plant 21 LLC
    Inventor: Ushio Sakazaki
  • Patent number: PP14873
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Petunia plant named ‘USTUNI76’, characterized by its semi-upright to cascading plant habit; freely branching habit; numerous single flowers that are light pink in color; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Assignee: Plant 21 LLC
    Inventor: Ushio Sakazaki
  • Patent number: PP14874
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Calibrachoa plant named ‘Uscali51’, characterized by its semi-upright plant habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; large violet-colored flowers; good weather tolerance; and resistance to Thielaviopsis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Assignee: Plant 21 LLC
    Inventor: Ushio Sakazaki
  • Patent number: PP14875
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Verbena plant named ‘Usbenal21’, characterized by its semi-upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; vigorous growth habit; large violet-colored flowers; and resistance to Powdery Mildew.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Assignee: Plant 21 LLC
    Inventor: Ushio Sakazaki
  • Patent number: PP14876
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Verbena plant named ‘Usbenal20’, characterized by its semi-upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; vigorous growth habit; large red purple-colored flowers; and resistance to Powdery Mildew.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Assignee: Plant 21 LLC
    Inventor: Ushio Sakazaki
  • Patent number: PP14877
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Verbena plant named ‘USBENAL17’, characterized by its semi-upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; vigorous growth habit; large red purple-colored flowers; and resistance to Powdery Mildew.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Assignee: Plant 21 LLC
    Inventor: Ushio Sakazaki
  • Patent number: PP14878
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Saintpaulia plant named ‘Butterfly Red’, characterized by its compact plant habit; freely flowering habit; and star-shaped double purple and lighter purple bi-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Assignee: Kwekerij Mariënoord B.V.
    Inventor: Henricus G. J. Van Der Knaap
  • Patent number: PP14879
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Antirrhinum plant named ‘Balumrest’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and mounded plant habit; freely basal branching growth habit; and dark red and yellow-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Assignee: Ball Horticultural Co.
    Inventor: Scott C. Trees
  • Patent number: PP14880
    Abstract: A new and distinct plum variety that possesses heavy and consistent production of large, firm, moderately juicy fruit with good flavor. The fruit has a smooth, black, acidic flavored skin. The flesh becomes red as the fruit matures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Assignee: Sun World International, Inc.
    Inventors: David W. Cain, Terry A. Bacon
  • Patent number: PP14881
    Abstract: A new and distinct plum variety that possesses heavy and consistent production of large, firm, juicy fruit with an excellent eating quality. The fruit has a smooth, red-colored, slightly tart skin and yellow flesh color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Assignee: Sun World International, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce D. Mowrey, David W. Cain, Terry A. Bacon
  • Patent number: PP14882
    Abstract: A new and distinct flowering Pelargonium plant with abundant red-purple colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Assignee: Elsner pac Jungpflanzen Dresden
    Inventor: Klaus Olbricht
  • Patent number: PP14883
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Annecy Red’, characterized by its anemone type inflorescences with spooned red purple-colored ray and red-colored disc florets; strong and erect flowering stems; early flowering response; good postproduction longevity; and resistance to Chrysanthemum White Rust.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Assignee: Deliflor Royalties, B.V.
    Inventor: Arie Gerard Post
  • Patent number: PP14884
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Laika’, characterized by its numerous small inflorescences without ray florets; freely branching growth habit; early flowering response; and good postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Assignee: Pieters, Joseph & Luc B.V.BA
    Inventor: Luc Remi Johan Pieters
  • Patent number: PP14885
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Crocosmia plant named ‘Cropom’, characterized by its upright and somewhat outwardly arching plant habit; freely flowering habit; and large yellow and red bi-colored flowers that face mostly upright.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Assignee: Blooms of Bressingham Ltd.
    Inventors: Kevin Pomeroy, Paul Gooderham
  • Patent number: PP14886
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of geranium plant named ‘Fisrohot’, particularly characterized by the combined features of brilliant purple with white, semi-double flowers, long strong peduncles, large, medium-green leaves with weak zonation, tall, but tight and well-branched plant habit, and medium late flowering response.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Assignee: Florfis AG
    Inventor: Angelika Utecht
  • Patent number: PP14887
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Citrus plant named ‘Mosquito’, characterized by its upright and rounded plant form; freely branching growth habit; dark red-colored developing leaves; and green and yellow variegated fully expanded leaves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Assignee: Witteman + Co.
    Inventor: Dirck Scholten
  • Patent number: PP14888
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Veronica plant named ‘Eveline’, characterized by its upright plant habit; freely flowering habit; and violet-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Assignee: Future Plants Licentie B.V.
    Inventor: Anthonius Adrianus Maria Oudshoorn