Patents Issued in July 6, 2004
  • Patent number: D492811
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Assignee: Huangslite Industrial Co., LTD
    Inventor: Huo-Tu Huang
  • Patent number: D492812
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Assignee: Hunter Fan Company
    Inventor: James P. Burns
  • Patent number: D492813
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Inventor: Rudy B. Meoli
  • Patent number: D492814
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Assignee: British American Tobacco (Investments) Limited
    Inventors: Andrew Jonathan Bray, Alan Douglas Tearle, Steven Holford, Adrian Roy Stewart-Cox
  • Patent number: D492815
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Assignee: British American Tobacco (Investments) Limited
    Inventors: Andrew Jonathan Bray, Allan Douglas Tearle, Steven Holford, Adrian Roy Stewart-Cox
  • Patent number: D492816
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Roland Bergquist, Craig Stephen Slavtcheff
  • Patent number: D492817
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Inventor: Elwood Jesse Bill Simpson
  • Patent number: D492818
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Assignee: Riddell, Inc.
    Inventors: Thad M. Ide, Ralph J. Infusino, Nelson Kraemer
  • Patent number: D492819
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Assignee: Bauer Nike Hockey Inc.
    Inventor: Jean-François Béland
  • Patent number: D492820
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Assignee: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Fournier, Luc Bourgeois
  • Patent number: D492821
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Inventor: Richard Leo Bergeron
  • Patent number: D492822
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Assignee: International Trading Kansai Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Fang Wang
  • Patent number: D492823
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Assignee: Emerson Electric Co.
    Inventors: Kiyoshi Hoshino, Michael F. Martin
  • Patent number: D492824
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Assignee: Emerson Electric Co.
    Inventors: Mark J. Tomasiak, Stuart V. Holsten, Kiyoshi Hoshino
  • Patent number: D492825
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Assignee: Laars, Inc.
    Inventors: Gene L. Pecci, Raymond G. Smith
  • Patent number: D492826
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Assignee: E. Mishan & Sons, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Mishan, Fred Hollinger
  • Patent number: D492827
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Assignee: S & B Metal Products, Inc.
    Inventors: William D. Amato, Paul R. Balliette
  • Patent number: D492828
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Inventor: Daniel L. Koonce
  • Patent number: D492829
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Assignee: Sylmark Holdings Limited
    Inventors: Mitchell H. Babkes, Dean Tornabene
  • Patent number: D492830
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Assignee: BuggyBag, Inc.
    Inventor: Shirley W. Rogers
  • Patent number: D492831
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Assignee: TCM Corporation
    Inventor: Yoshiyuki Kouyama
  • Patent number: D492832
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Assignee: Manitou BF
    Inventor: Marcel-Claude Braud
  • Patent number: D492833
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Assignee: Crown Equipment Corporation
    Inventors: Robert J. Henshaw, Michael P. Gallagher
  • Patent number: D492834
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Assignee: Alcoa Inc.
    Inventor: David A. Tomes
  • Patent number: D492835
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Inventors: Richard Stephen Michaels, Norton Marcus Loblick
  • Patent number: H2106
    Abstract: A virtual FDD base station comprises two base station sub-units each of which comprise a base station transmitter and a base station receiver. The first base station sub-unit transmits base-to-user messages to user stations only during a first half of a repeating time frame, and receives user-to-base messages from the user stations only during a second half of the time frame. The second base station sub-unit is preferably collocated with the first base station sub-unit and synchronized thereto, and transmits base-to-user messages to user stations only during half of the time frame, while receiving user-to-base messages from the user stations only during the other half of the time frame. Duplex communication channels are preferably defined by correlating a base transmit time slot with a user transmit time slot, which are separated by a sufficient amount of time to allow transmit/receive switching by a user station.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Assignee: Opuswave Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Izzet M. Bilgic, Sherman Gavette, Steve Howser
  • Patent number: H2107
    Abstract: In pursuit of developing a means for mounting a pedestal mounted CRT in a rack mounted application in a test console, it was necessary to develop a compact means of securing the CRT plastic envelope to a perforated slidable shelf in the test console. Since the vertical space was critical, it was determined that the swivel base could be discarded and replaced by a unique “Blind Capture Mounting Stud” and a “Mounting Spacer”.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Air Force
    Inventor: Melvin W. Richter
  • Patent number: PP14975
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of crape myrtle, Lagerstroemia indica, which is characterized by a slow to moderate growth habit; leathery leaves which emerge crimson and quickly change to medium green; moderate seed set; inflorescences which are 8 to 16 inches tall and 6 to 10 inches wide; flower buds which are oxblood red; and flowers with tightly grouped and highly wrinkled petals. The new variety is also characterized by a long bloom period.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Assignee: Lacebark, Inc.
    Inventor: Carl Whitcomb
  • Patent number: PP14976
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Salvia plant named ‘RFD-S016’ that is distinguished by its rich, clear orange-red color. This trait sets ‘RFD-S016’ apart from all other existing varieties of Salvia known to the inventor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Inventor: Richard Frederick Dufresne
  • Patent number: PP14977
    Abstract: A new and distinct Poinsettia plant named ‘Fismars’, characterized as having medium red bract color; medium sized bracts in tight and flat rosette-like arrangement; dark green foliage with weak lobes; about medium sized, V-shaped with the branches slanting upright; and begin of flowering mid season.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Assignee: Florfis AG
    Inventor: Katharina Zerr
  • Patent number: PP14978
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of black walnut tree (Juglans nigra L.) which is distinctly characterized by extremely rapid growth rate, very strong central stem tendency, and excellent straightness, thereby producing excellent timber qualities. The new variety has good nut bearing qualities. Nut crops are annual. This new variety of black walnut tree (Juglans nigra L.) was discovered by the applicant near South Raub, Tippecanoe County, Ind. in a black walnut planting of seedling progeny from a previously selected tree for outstanding timber producing potential. This selection has been designated as BW502, a seedling progeny of patented Purdue-1 (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 4,543) 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 6.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Assignee: American Forestry Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Walter Beineke
  • Patent number: PP14979
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel hybrid plant named ‘Grace’ and belonging to the family Iridaceae said plant is a cross between two gladiolus varieties, ‘Her Majesty’ and ‘Snow Princess’ and is an ornamental plant widely cultivated for beautiful flowers which are of commercial and export value, further said plant is propagated vegetatively by corms and hence can be maintained as a stable genotype.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Assignee: Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
    Inventors: Devendra Dhyani, Debasish Mukherjee
  • Patent number: PP14980
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel hybrid plant named ‘Palampur Pride’ and belonging to the family Iridaceae said plant is a cross between two gladiolus varieties, ‘Her Majesty’ and ‘Jesters’ and is an ornamental plant widely cultivated for beautiful flowers which are of commercial and export value, further said plant is propagated vegetatively by corms and hence can be maintained as a stable genotype.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Assignee: Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
    Inventors: Devendra Dhyani, Debasish Mukherjee
  • Patent number: PP14981
    Abstract: A chrysanthemum plant named ‘Ceecho’ characterized by its medium sized blooms with yellow-orange ray florets and prolific branching; natural season flower date August 15-25; blooming for a period of 5 weeks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Assignee: Chrysanthemum Breeders Association N.V.
    Inventor: Robert Noodelijk
  • Patent number: PP14982
    Abstract: A new miniature rose plant which has abundant, orange colored flowers and attractive foliage. The variety successfully propagates from softwood cuttings and is suitable for year round production in commercial glasshouses as a flowering pot plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Assignee: W. Kordes Sohne Rosenschulen GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Tim-Hermann Kordes
  • Patent number: PP14983
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Double Impatiens plant named ‘Boddblpchfr’, characterized by its compact, mounded and outwardly spreading plant habit; freely basal branching habit; dark green leaves; large pink-colored flowers; fully double flower form; freely flowering habit; and flowers positioned above and beyond the foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Assignee: John Bodgers + Sons, Co.
    Inventor: Michael R. Heffner
  • Patent number: PP14984
    Abstract: A new variety of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Mega Time Peach,’ having a good uniform canopy of peach single flowers and a light green disc. The new variety has a medium tall vigor, free branching, uniform spreading habit and good foliage presentation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Assignee: Cleangro LTD
    Inventor: Ruth Redman
  • Patent number: PP14985
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Begonia plant named ‘Gum Drop Cherry Blossom’, characterized by its compact, upright and uniform plant habit; freely branching growth habit, dense and bushy growth habit; green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit with numerous flowers per plant; and small mostly double flowers that are white and pink bi-colored and held above and beyond the foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Assignee: Bodger Seeds, Ltd.
    Inventor: Kazunori Sato
  • Patent number: PP14986
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Dahlia plant named ‘Kiedahbrov’, characterized by its upright, compact and rounded plant habit; freely basal branching habit; semi-double type inflorescences; and red purple-colored ray and disc florets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Assignee: Kieft Bloem zaden, B.V.
    Inventor: Henry Lommerse
  • Patent number: PP14987
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Calibrachoa plant named ‘Kiecared’, characterized by its uniform, outwardly spreading, mounded and trailing plant habit; freely and continuous branching habit; dense and bushy plant growth habit; freely flowering habit; and numerous red-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Assignee: Kieft Bloemzaden B.V.
    Inventor: Christa Kievit
  • Patent number: PP14988
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hypericum plant named ‘Portete’, characterized by its upright plant habit; strong flowering stems; vigorous growth habit; dark green-colored leaves; shiny red-colored fruits; and good postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Assignee: Esmeralda Breeding B.V.
    Inventor: Aloysis A. J. Hooijman
  • Patent number: PP14989
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Agapanthus named ‘Blue Heaven’ that is characterized by an upright, clumping habit, green leaves, perpetual blooming and profuse production of violet-blue flowers. In combination these traits set ‘Blue Heaven’ apart from all other existing varieties of Agapanthus known to the inventor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Inventor: Kees C. J. de Jong
  • Patent number: PP14990
    Abstract: A new miniature rose which has abundant, yellow flowers and attractive foliage. The variety successfully propagates from softwood cuttings and is suitable for year round production in commercial glasshouses. This new and distinct variety has shown to be uniform and stable in the resulting generations from asexual propagation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Assignee: Poulsen Roser A/S
    Inventors: L. Pernille Olesen, Mogens N. Olesen
  • Patent number: PP14991
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hypericum plant named ‘Esmmayor’, characterized by its upright plant habit; strong flowering stems; vigorous growth habit; dark green-colored leaves; red-colored fruits; good postproduction longevity; and tolerance to wind and rain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Assignee: Esmeralda Breeding B.V
    Inventor: Aloysius A. J. Hooijman
  • Patent number: PP14992
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of an Anthurium andreanum plant named ‘Anthbnem’, as described and illustrated, and particular characterized by the combined features of compact plant growth and early and very rich flowering; mini-type pot plant, maximum growth to an average of 40 cm; long and erect peduncle, flowers held well above the foliage; full plant habit due to shoot formation, lush plant due to straight but flexible flower and leaf petioles; dark green leaves, compact, durable with light green primary veins; red and very durable flowers, lastingness of the inflorescence up to one year; and large amount of flowers in relation to the amount of leaves, resulting in an excellent leaf to flower size ratio.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Assignee: Anthura B.V.
    Inventor: Jan van Dijk
  • Patent number: PP14993
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Dahlia plant named ‘Bronze Amazon’, characterized by its upright, compact and rounded plant habit; freely basal branching habit; semi-double type inflorescences; and golden yellow and bright orange bi-colored ray florets with bright yellow-colored disc florets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Assignee: Kieft Bloemzaden B.V.
    Inventor: Henry Lommerse
  • Patent number: PP14994
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Poinsettia plant named ‘Gala Red’, characterized by its compact, uniform and upright plant growth habit; strong lateral branches; freely branching habit; dark green-colored leaves; inflorescences with dark red-colored flower bracts that resist fading; and excellent post-production longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Assignee: Olgevee Ltd.
    Inventor: Lyndon W. Drewlow
  • Patent number: PP14995
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Nephrolepis plant named ‘Nr. 21’, characterized by its mostly upright and somewhat outwardly arching plant habit; strong, erect and visible rachis; and long straight fronds with numerous undulate pinnae.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Assignee: Braam Young Plants B.V.
    Inventor: Otto Jan Robert Van Andel
  • Patent number: PP14996
    Abstract: A new and distinct Chrysanthemum plant cultivar is disclosed, characterized by a light bronze decorative inflorescence which naturally blooms in mid September. The plant has a rounded form and an extremely flexible habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Assignee: Pieters Plant Production, BVBA
    Inventor: Dirk Pieters
  • Patent number: PP14997
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Petunia plant named ‘Bodtruplmice’, characterized by its mounded and trailing plant habit; freely branching habit; and numerous large light purple-colored flowers and darker purple-colored venation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Assignee: John Bodger + Sons, Co.
    Inventor: Michael R. Heffner