Patents Issued in July 13, 2004
  • Fan
    Patent number: D492986
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2004
    Assignee: Delta Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Yung-Yu Chiu, Shun-Chen Chang, Kuo-Cheng Lin, Wen-Shi Huang
  • Three channel duct
    Patent number: D492987
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2004
    Inventor: Felix L. Sorkin
  • Monostrand duct
    Patent number: D492988
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2004
    Inventor: Felix L. Sorkin
  • Baseboard cover
    Patent number: D492989
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2004
    Inventor: Kevin D. Beck
  • Baseboard cover
    Patent number: D492990
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2004
    Inventor: Kevin D. Beck
  • Earplug for swimmer
    Patent number: D492991
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2004
    Inventor: Herman Chiang
  • Portion of mask assembly
    Patent number: D492992
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2004
    Assignee: ResMed Limited
    Inventors: Memduh Guney, Timothy Tsun-Fai Fu, Perry D. Lithgow, Amal S. Amarasinghe, Joanne E. Drew, Jim Saada, Borivoje Ljubojevic, Anthony Ging, Susan R. Lynch, Gary C. Robinson, Robert H. Frater
  • Mouthpiece for an inhalation device
    Patent number: D492993
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2004
    Assignee: Smith Kline Beecham
    Inventors: Michael L. King, Alan Ball, James Taylor Lloyd
  • Mouthpiece for an inhalation device
    Patent number: D492994
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2004
    Assignee: SmithKlineBeecham
    Inventors: Michael L. King, Alan Ball, James Taylor Lloyd
  • Implanting device
    Patent number: D492995
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2004
    Assignee: Valera Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew L. Rue, David S. Teirney
  • Oral cleaning device
    Patent number: D492996
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2004
    Assignee: Rehco, LLC
    Inventors: Steven Rehkemper, Peter Greenley
  • Confocal microscope having a positionable imaging head for cellular imaging of skin, other living tissue and biological processes
    Patent number: D492997
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2004
    Assignee: Lucid, Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher C. DiStasio
  • Nuclear medical imaging apparatus
    Patent number: D492998
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2004
    Inventor: Jack E. Juni
  • Transmitter for a heart rate monitor
    Patent number: D492999
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2004
    Assignee: Polar Electro Oy
    Inventor: Asko Lax
  • Post treatment protector device
    Patent number: D493000
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2004
    Assignee: East Carolina University
    Inventors: Sheila Grady, Laura Staubes, Janice Lalikos
  • Leg sling
    Patent number: D493001
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2004
    Inventors: Wayne M. Urban, Robert M. Webb
  • Therapeutic head cap for headache treatment
    Patent number: D493002
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2004
    Inventor: Hywel David Edwards
  • Glass panel
    Patent number: D493003
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2004
    Assignee: ODL, Incorporated
    Inventor: Ronna L. Alexander
  • Light emitting diode lamp
    Patent number: D493004
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2004
    Assignee: Moriyama Sangyo Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Kiyotoshi Hoshikawa, Kanji Tajima
  • Automobile light
    Patent number: D493005
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2004
    Assignee: TYC Brother Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chong-Yi Chang
  • Automobile light
    Patent number: D493006
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2004
    Assignee: TYC Brother Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Yung-Ching Liu
  • Lighting device
    Patent number: D493007
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2004
    Assignee: Eveready Battery Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy J. Rugendyke, Michael Squires, David R. Dalton, John R. Brown
  • Flashlight
    Patent number: D493008
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2004
    Assignee: The Gillette Company
    Inventor: Malcolm Brent
  • Shelf light
    Patent number: D493009
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2004
    Assignee: Luen Yick Electrical Mfg. Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chi Hang Ken
  • Lamp
    Patent number: D493010
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2004
    Assignee: Hip Shing Fat Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Peter K C Lee
  • Smoking accessory
    Patent number: D493011
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2004
    Inventor: Russell L. Foote
  • Cigar holder
    Patent number: D493012
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2004
    Inventor: Robert L. Rich
  • Multi-layered hairclip device
    Patent number: D493013
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2004
    Inventor: Barbara Stachowski
  • Flip-top dental floss dispenser cap
    Patent number: D493014
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2004
    Assignee: SmithKline Beecham Corporation
    Inventors: Frederick B. Hadtke, Lawrence M. Whalen, Jr., Michael J. Larocca
  • Protect sheet of catching surface of baseball glove
    Patent number: D493015
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2004
    Assignee: KSK Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Hideaki Murai
  • Dishwasher
    Patent number: D493016
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2004
    Assignee: BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgerate GmbH
    Inventor: Wolfgang Kaczmarek
  • Blower
    Patent number: D493017
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2004
    Assignee: Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventor: Jun Ito
  • Golf cart
    Patent number: D493018
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2004
    Assignee: Unique Product & Design Co., LTD
    Inventor: Gordon Liao
  • Cart
    Patent number: D493019
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2004
    Assignee: Knoll, Inc.
    Inventors: Ross Lovegrove, Sebastian Liedtke
  • Trolley
    Patent number: D493020
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2004
    Assignee: Stokke Gruppen AS
    Inventor: Bjorn Resfum
  • Petunia plant named ‘Balrufimpu’
    Patent number: PP15002
    Abstract: A new and distinct Petunia plant named ‘Balrufimpu’, characterized by its double purple flowers, mounded-trailing habit and dark green leaves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2004
    Assignee: Ball Floraplant, a division of Ball Horticultural Co.
    Inventor: Kerry M. Strope
  • Scaevola plant named ‘Scawihatis’
    Patent number: PP15003
    Abstract: A new Scaevola plant named ‘Scawihatis’, particularly distinguished by its spreading and cascading growth habit and white flowers that have a big light yellow eye.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2004
    Assignee: Syngenta Seed BV
    Inventor: Henricus G. W. Stemkens
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Mega Time Rose’
    Patent number: PP15004
    Abstract: A new variety of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Mega Time Rose,’ having a good uniform canopy of pink 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 13, 2004
    Assignee: Cleangro LTD
    Inventor: Ruth Redman
  • New Guinea Impatiens plant named ‘Applause Light Lavender’
    Patent number: PP15005
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of New Guinea Impatiens plant named ‘Applause Light Lavender’, characterized by its compact and mounded plant habit; freely branching growth habit; dark green leaves; freely flowering habit with flowers positioned above or beyond the foliage; large, light purple-colored flowers with white-colored centers; and tolerance to full sun conditions and low and high temperatures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2004
    Assignee: Oglevee Ltd.
    Inventor: Lyndon W. Drewlow
  • Gypsophila plant named ‘Esmasia’
    Patent number: PP15006
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Gypsophila plant named ‘Esmasia’, characterized by its erect and strong flowering stems; freely flowering habit; white-colored flowers arranged in symmetrical compound cymes with many petals per flower; good post-production longevity; and resistance to Botrytis and Alternaria.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2004
    Assignee: Esmeralda Breeding B.V.
    Inventor: Aloysius A. J. Hooijman
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Red Yoauburn’
    Patent number: PP15007
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Red Yoauburn’, characterized by its uniform and outwardly spreading plant habit; strong and freely branching growth habit; dark green-colored foliage; uniform flowering response and habit; early flowering habit; numerous daisy-type inflorescences; red-colored ray florets that resist fading; and good postproduction longevity with plants maintaining good substance and color for about three weeks in an interior environment
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2004
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: Wendy R. Bergman
  • Geranium plant named ‘Fisromon’
    Patent number: PP15008
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of geranium plant named ‘Fisromon’, particularly characterized by the combined features of salmon-pink with narrow white margin, semi-double flowers, big inflorescences well above the foliage, deep green foliage with strong zonation, medium to tall plant habit, and about medium begin of flowering.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2004
    Assignee: Florfis AG
    Inventor: Angelika Utecht
  • Geranium plant named ‘Fisaqua’
    Patent number: PP15009
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of geranium plant named ‘Fisaqua’, particularly characterized by the combined features of light pink to light rose colored, cup-shaped flowers, medium green foliage with weak zonation, and medium over sized plant habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2004
    Assignee: Florfis AG
    Inventor: Angelika Utecht
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Gedi Two Ylbur’
    Patent number: PP15010
    Abstract: A new and distinct garden type chrysanthemum cultivar is disclosed, characterized by having a soft yellow daisy type inflorescence which naturally blooms in the middle of September. The plant habit of the new variety is exceptional in its round nature and extremely flexible habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2004
    Assignee: Pieters Plant Production, BVBA
    Inventor: Dirk Pieters
  • Geranium plant named‘Fisvita’
    Patent number: PP15011
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of geranium plant named ‘Fisvita’ particularly characterized by the combined features of light-salmon and white, semi-double flowers, early to mid season beginning of flowering, deep-green foliage with strong zonation, and medium sized plant habit, with a good proportion between the foliage canopy and the height of the inflorescences.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2004
    Assignee: Florfis AG
    Inventor: Angelika Utecht
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Saintlouis’
    Patent number: PP15012
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Saintlouis’, characterized by its uniform and outwardly spreading plant habit; strong and freely branching growth habit; dark green-colored foliage; uniform flowering response and habit; early flowering habit; daisy-type inflorescences; red purple and white bi-colored ray florets; and good postproduction longevity with plants maintaining good substance and color for about three weeks in an interior environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2004
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: Wendy R. Bergman
  • Petunia plant named ‘Kakegawa S66’
    Patent number: PP15013
    Abstract: A Petunia cultivar particularly distinguished by its pale lavender flower color with purple streaking at the petal base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2004
    Assignee: Sakata Seed Corporation
    Inventor: Masao Bessho
  • Plum Tree named ‘Mann’
    Patent number: PP15014
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of Japanese plum tree (Prunus salicina) characterized by its large trunk and limbs, its resistance to disease and by its regular and abundant production of uniformly large and attractive fruit which is mature for harvesting beginning approximately mid-June and which has a distinctive flavor and an excellent storage life.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2004
    Inventor: Bobby W. Mann
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Texas Time Red’
    Patent number: PP15015
    Abstract: A new variety of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Texas Time Red,’ having a good uniform canopy of red single quill with red spoon tip 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 13, 2004
    Assignee: Cleangro LTD
    Inventor: Ruth Redman
  • Japanese Spirea plant named ‘Lemondrop’
    Patent number: PP15016
    Abstract: A new variety of Spiraea japonica plant is provided that is well suited for growing as attractive ornamentation. The new variety exhibits a dwarf mounding growth habit. Attractive mauve-pink blooms commonly are formed from May to October. Yellow-Green foliage is displayed that is more yellow when grown in full sun. The available Spirea choices are expanded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2004
    Assignee: CP (Delaware), Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Farrow