Patents Issued in August 3, 2004
  • Lighting fixture
    Patent number: D493907
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Assignee: Lusa Lighting, Inc.
    Inventor: Sanford H. Benensohn
  • Interior illuminated lamp in the shape of a monkey
    Patent number: D493908
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Assignee: Sehl Productions, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Sehl
  • Interior illuminated lamp in the shape of a dolphin with globe
    Patent number: D493909
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Assignee: Sehl Productions, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Gaffney Sehl
  • Luminaire
    Patent number: D493910
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Inventor: Daniel Weinreber
  • Cigar
    Patent number: D493911
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Assignee: The Taviano Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Jerry A. Somma, William Fagnano
  • Lighter
    Patent number: D493912
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Inventor: Chi Lam Wong
  • Lighter
    Patent number: D493913
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Assignee: John Gibson Enterprises INC
    Inventor: Yuen Tung Kwok
  • Cosmetic applicator
    Patent number: D493914
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Assignee: Revlon Consumer Products Corporation
    Inventors: Lou Ann Christine Vena, Saroja Narasimhan, Maxine Gayle Moore, Glenn Robert Geardino, Manharbhai Kantibhai Patel
  • Nozzle end for hair dryer
    Patent number: D493915
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Assignee: Wahl Clipper Corporation
    Inventor: James E. McCambridge
  • Hair press
    Patent number: D493916
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Assignee: Duna Italia S.r.l
    Inventor: Marcello Ceva
  • Hair binding apparatus
    Patent number: D493917
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Inventor: John Fritz Clay
  • Hair accessory with multiple clips
    Patent number: D493918
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Assignee: L&N Sales and Marketing, Inc.
    Inventor: Catherine J. Maddaloni
  • Combination photo frame and cosmetic compact
    Patent number: D493919
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Inventor: Debra L Beilman
  • Motorcycle mouth guard
    Patent number: D493920
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Inventor: Jeffrey Hillman
  • Vent for sports helmet
    Patent number: D493921
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Assignee: Zhuhai (USA) Safety Helmets Mfg. Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Qing Rong
  • Throwable rescue reel
    Patent number: D493922
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Inventor: Manfred Klotz
  • Dishwasher
    Patent number: D493923
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Assignee: BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgerate GmbH
    Inventors: Thomas Ott, Roland Vetter
  • Grip handle for an extraction cleaner
    Patent number: D493924
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Assignee: Bissel Homecare, Inc.
    Inventor: Jose Carlito Santiago
  • Containment member for floor care apparatus
    Patent number: D493925
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Assignee: Oreck Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Chris M. Paterson, Shane P. Cohen, Javier Verdura
  • Vacuum upright portion
    Patent number: D493926
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Assignee: Bissell Homecare, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin T. Downey, Douglas J. Medema, Michael J. Bargiel
  • Handle for vacuum cleaner
    Patent number: D493927
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Assignee: Davy S.r.l.
    Inventor: Barbara Roschi
  • Mop
    Patent number: D493928
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Assignee: Eagle Home Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Andre Chemtob
  • Molded plastic container
    Patent number: D493929
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Assignee: Letica Corporation
    Inventor: Stefan H. Schwarz
  • Trash can
    Patent number: D493930
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Assignee: Yuan Min Aluminum Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Huang-Yuan Wang
  • Trash can
    Patent number: D493931
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Assignee: Pin Jang Enterprise Ltd.
    Inventor: Viktor Lin
  • Shopping cart frame assembly
    Patent number: D493932
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Assignee: Mind Worx, LLC
    Inventors: James G. Prather, Patrick Maandag
  • Egg carrier for an egg transportation system
    Patent number: D493933
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Assignee: Jansen Holding B.V.
    Inventor: Leendert Q. Schwagermann
  • Cremation urn
    Patent number: D493934
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Inventor: John J. Diviak, Sr.
  • Military service headstone medallion
    Patent number: D493935
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Inventor: Richard Agemura
  • Cashbox
    Patent number: D493936
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Assignee: Ideastream Consumer Products LLC
    Inventors: Daniel Perella, Anthony DeCarlo, Vincent Thomson
  • Safe view mailbox
    Patent number: D493937
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Assignee: NPD Technology
    Inventors: Robert Dillilo, Robert Long
  • Sport coin dispenser
    Patent number: D493938
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Assignee: Accessories Select, Inc.
    Inventors: Joachim Frank Baumhogger, Mark Oliver Baumhogger
  • Body coin dispenser
    Patent number: D493939
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Assignee: Accessories Select, Inc.
    Inventors: Joachim Frank Baumhogger, Mark Oliver Baumhogger
  • Butterfly coin dispenser
    Patent number: D493940
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Assignee: Accessories Select, Inc.
    Inventors: Joachim Frank Baumhogger, Mark Oliver Baumhogger
  • Optical turbulence model for radiosonde data
    Patent number: H2108
    Abstract: The structure constant, Cn2, for optical index of refraction fluctuations is the key to the design of adaptive optical systems that minimize the effects of turbulence on laser beam propagation. This invention uses our model, which converts standard radiosonde data into Cn2 profiles. The results are compared to directly measured in situ values of Cn2 obtained by means of balloon borne thermosondes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Air Force
    Inventors: Edmond M. Dewan, Robert R. Beland, James H. Brown, R. Earl Good
  • Nectarine tree named ‘Western Sweet’
    Patent number: PP15055
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a nectarine tree, Prunus persica, and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a medium size, vigorous, hardy, self-fertile, productive and regular bearing tree. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in early July, with first picking on Jul. 7, 2002. The fruit is uniformly large in size, sub-acidic and sweet in flavor, slightly oblong in shape, freestone in type, firm in texture, yellow in flesh color, and mostly red in skin color. The variety was developed as a second generation cross using ‘Red Glen’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 7,193) yellow flesh nectarine as the selected seed parent and an unnamed white flesh freestone nectarine seedling as the selected pollen parent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Inventor: Lowell Glen Bradford
  • Ornamental sweetpotato plant named ‘Sweet Caroline Green’
    Patent number: PP15056
    Abstract: A new and distinct ornamental cultivar of Ipomoea batatas called ‘Sweet Caroline Green’ is described that is a compact plant, with a round mounded shape, a dense canopy and dark green leaves that are deeply lobed. The plant is further distinguished by its unusual leaves, which have 3-5 narrow lobes, with prominent light green palmate veins. In addition, this cultivar has a reduced vigor as compared with existing cultivars of Ipomoea batatas known to the inventors. Ipomoea batatas ‘Sweet Caroline Green’ is suitable for use in landscaping and containerized gardens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Assignee: North Carolina State University
    Inventors: Kenneth Pecota, G. Craig Yencho, Cynthia Pierce
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Patterson’
    Patent number: PP15057
    Abstract: A Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Patterson’ characterized by its medium sized blooms with pale pink ray-florets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Assignee: Chrysanthemum Breeders Association N.V.
    Inventor: Robert Noodelijk
  • Blackberry plant named ‘Driscoll Carmel’
    Patent number: PP15058
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of blackberry plant named Driscoll Carmel. The new cultivar is distinguished from other blackberry cultivars by its high productivity, early season, and low chill requirement. Driscoll Carmel produces fruit with improved quality and shipping characteristics over a long fruiting period. The new cultivar is distinguished from its seed parent by having better flavored fruit; it is distinguished from its pollen parent by its larger fruit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Carlos D. Fear, Gavin Sills, Fred M. Cook, Richard E. Harrison
  • Miniature rose plant named ‘KORlobea’
    Patent number: PP15059
    Abstract: A new miniature rose plant which has abundant, pink 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: February 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Assignee: W. Kordes Sohn Rosenschulen GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Tim-Hermann Kordes
  • Hypericum plant named ‘Esmfashion’
    Patent number: PP15060
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hypericum plant named ‘Esmfashion’, characterized by its upright plant habit; dark green-colored leaves; brownish red-colored fruits; and good postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Assignee: Esmeralda Breeding B.V.
    Inventor: Aloysius A. J. Hooijman
  • Shrub rose plant named ‘JACtanre’
    Patent number: PP15061
    Abstract: Hybrid tea rose plant having large red with lighter reverse flower; vigorous upright growth; ability to grow vigorously on its own roots; excellent hybrid tea flower form; dark, glossy green foliage; and resistance to rust and powdery mildew.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Assignee: Jackson & Perkins Wholesale, Inc.
    Inventor: Keith W. Zary
  • Nectarine tree named ‘Sunbest’
    Patent number: PP15062
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, denominated ‘Sunbest’, has a low winter chilling requirement estimated at 225 chill units (cu). The tree is of medium size, has a moderate vigorous and upright growth habit. It has non-showy, pink flowers and leaf glands are small, with reniform shape. Trees of ‘Sunbest’ are self-fertile and regularly bear heavy annual crops of early season fruit that are large for its ripening season. Fruit are uniformly firm and yellow with melting flesh which are semi-freestone. Fruit are oval, and uniform with substantially symmetrical shape, and have an attractive 90 to 100% bright red skin. The fruit of ‘Sunbest’ ripens about 3 to 5 days before ‘Sunraycer’ nectarine in early May at Gainesville, Fla.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventor: Wayne B. Sherman
  • Peach tree named ‘Sweet-N-UP’
    Patent number: PP15063
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach called ‘Sweet-N-UP’ is characterized by an upright tree growth form suitable for standard-density and high-density plantings. Fruit is yellow, melting-flesh of excellent dessert-quality flavor, and of large size with approximately 80% red blush over a yellow ground color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventor: Ralph Scorza
  • Mandevilla plant named ‘Pink Velvet’
    Patent number: PP15064
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Mandevilla plant named ‘Pink Velvet’, characterized by its upright vining growth habit; glossy, dark green-colored leaves; dark pink-colored flowers with imbricate petals with ruffled margins; and tolerance to low and high temperatures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Assignee: Lake Area Nursery
    Inventor: John F. Gray
  • Dracaena plant named ‘Tarzan’
    Patent number: PP15065
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Dracaena plant named ‘Tarzan’, characterized by its upright growth habit; slender stems; linear and fleshy leaves that are glossy dark green in color with dark purple-colored margins; and excellent keeping quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Assignee: Sunshine Tropical Foliage, Inc.
    Inventor: Donald E. Broyles, Jr.
  • Miniature rose plant named ‘WEKsactrumi’
    Patent number: PP15066
    Abstract: A new variety of Miniature rose suitable for garden decoration, having flowers of cherry red coloration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Assignee: Weeks Wholesale Rose Grower, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas F. Carruth
  • Heuchera plant named ‘Silver Light’
    Patent number: PP15067
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Heuchera plant named ‘Silver Light’, characterized by its full, densely foliated and uniformly mounded plant habit; upper surfaces of leaves silver in color; lower leaf surfaces dark purple in color; numerous showy pink-colored flowers arranged on erect panicles; and excellent garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Inventor: Charles Oliver
  • Plum tree named ‘Suplumthirtythree’
    Patent number: PP15068
    Abstract: A new and distinct plum variety that possesses heavy and consistent production of very large, smooth, red-skinned fruit having a juicy flesh that becomes pink colored as the fruit ripens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Assignee: Sun World International, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce D. Mowrey, Terry A. Bacon
  • Calibrachoa plant named ‘Wescaplum’
    Patent number: PP15069
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Calibrachoa plant named ‘Wescaplum’, characterized by its cascading and uniform growth habit; freely branching habit; large flower size; and numerous purple-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Assignee: Joseph + Heinrich Westhoff Gartenbau Spezialkulturen
    Inventor: Heinrich Westhoff