Patents Issued in August 31, 2004
  • Blood glucose meter
    Patent number: D495418
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2004
    Assignee: Home Diagnostics, Inc.
    Inventors: George R. Rounds, Allan Javier Caban, Gary T. Neel
  • Bandage
    Patent number: D495419
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2004
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventor: Wayne K. Dunshee
  • Shell for an ankle brace
    Patent number: D495420
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2004
    Assignee: Aircast, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Katz, Mario A. Turchi
  • Tanning module
    Patent number: D495421
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2004
    Inventor: Bradley L. Tebo
  • Massage rod
    Patent number: D495422
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2004
    Inventor: Po-Cheng Chen
  • Sponge massager
    Patent number: D495423
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2004
    Assignee: Nanma Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Simon Sui Man Nan
  • Vibrator
    Patent number: D495424
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2004
    Assignee: Nanma Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Simon Sui Man Nan
  • Cover tile
    Patent number: D495425
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2004
    Assignee: Vision Biosystems, Limited
    Inventors: George Goris, Chester Henderson, Andrew McLellan
  • Footing platform assembly for working
    Patent number: D495426
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2004
    Assignee: Alinco, Co.
    Inventor: Yutaka Yamaoka
  • Tongue and groove system
    Patent number: D495427
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2004
    Assignee: Timberco, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Germany, James Givens
  • Window component extrusion
    Patent number: D495428
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2004
    Assignee: Mikron Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeffrey R. Franson
  • Window component extrusion
    Patent number: D495429
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2004
    Assignee: Mikron Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeffrey R. Franson
  • Window component extrusion
    Patent number: D495430
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2004
    Assignee: Mikron Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeffrey R. Franson
  • Window component extrusion
    Patent number: D495431
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2004
    Assignee: Mikron Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeffrey R. Franson
  • Window component extrusion
    Patent number: D495432
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2004
    Assignee: Mikron Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeffrey R. Franson
  • Window component extrusion 8683 and 8684
    Patent number: D495433
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2004
    Assignee: Mikron Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeffrey R. Franson
  • Fence post coupling device
    Patent number: D495434
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2004
    Assignee: 440 Fence Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Cash C. Cooper
  • Tree grate portion
    Patent number: D495435
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2004
    Assignee: East Jordan Iron Works, Inc.
    Inventor: Shawn M. Hauck
  • Light-emitting diode lamp
    Patent number: D495436
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2004
    Assignee: International Development Corporation
    Inventor: Chi-Gon Chen
  • Candle cover
    Patent number: D495437
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2004
    Assignee: Candle Corporation Of America
    Inventors: Bradley D. Barbera, Ramando Quinn Bernard, Kathy Rusynyk
  • Candle cover
    Patent number: D495438
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2004
    Assignee: Candle Corporation of America
    Inventors: Bradley D. Barbera, Ramando Quinn Bernard, Kathy Rusynyk
  • Combination lamp for an automobile
    Patent number: D495439
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2004
    Assignee: Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Hisao Hara, Kuniaki Toyooka
  • Automobile light
    Patent number: D495440
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2004
    Assignee: TYC Brother Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Yung-Feng Hsieh
  • Automobile light
    Patent number: D495441
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2004
    Assignee: TYC Brother Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chi-Chung Hung
  • Flashlight
    Patent number: D495442
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2004
    Inventor: David Packard
  • Hand-belt, versatile utility clip, compass and flashlight
    Patent number: D495443
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2004
    Inventor: Tae Hyung Kim
  • Solar powered light
    Patent number: D495444
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2004
    Assignee: Goldmaster Development Limited
    Inventor: Yuen-Ming Lam
  • Light pole
    Patent number: D495445
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2004
    Assignee: Alliance for Downtown, New York, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexander Cooper, E. Keith Orlesky, Michel Dionne
  • Cosmetic block
    Patent number: D495446
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2004
    Assignee: Physicians Formula Cosmetics, Inc.
    Inventor: Ingrid Jackel-Marken
  • Hair trimming device
    Patent number: D495447
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2004
    Assignee: King Tai Holdings Limited
    Inventor: Yiu Chung Wan
  • Pedicure basin
    Patent number: D495448
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2004
    Inventor: Antonia M. Moforis
  • Lighted hair extension
    Patent number: D495449
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2004
    Inventor: Gary Kellmann
  • Bitless rein assembly
    Patent number: D495450
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2004
    Inventor: Douglas G. Ehrmann
  • Dishwasher
    Patent number: D495451
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2004
    Assignee: BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgerate GmbH
    Inventors: Thomas Ott, Roland Vetter
  • Dishwasher
    Patent number: D495452
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2004
    Assignee: BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgerate GmbH
    Inventors: Thomas Ott, Roland Vetter
  • Dryer
    Patent number: D495453
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2004
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Mark W. Baldwin, Ruben Castano
  • Portable vacuum cleaner
    Patent number: D495454
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2004
    Inventor: Wen Sung Lee
  • Vacuum cleaner canister body
    Patent number: D495455
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2004
    Assignee: Matsushita Electric Corporation of America
    Inventors: Morgan S. Brown, Christian S. Leyden
  • Cleaning device
    Patent number: D495456
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2004
    Assignee: Aktiebolaget Electrolux
    Inventors: Christian Ågren, Esbjörn Svantesson
  • Handle mounted control module of a vacuum cleaner
    Patent number: D495457
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2004
    Assignee: Bissell Homecare, Inc.
    Inventors: Jose Carlito Santiago, Seth M. Pegman
  • Filter cup assembly for a vacuum cleaner
    Patent number: D495458
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2004
    Inventors: Russell L. Baldinger, Danny Lamer
  • Laundry bag
    Patent number: D495459
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2004
    Inventor: Bryon R. Purnell
  • Pallet
    Patent number: D495460
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2004
    Assignee: Rehrig Pacific Company
    Inventors: William P. Apps, Sean T. Ogburn
  • Floribunda rose plant named ‘JACmouse’
    Patent number: PP15114
    Abstract: Floribunda rose plant having unique flower color; compact, vigorous floribunda plant habit; dark green disease resistant foliage; and ability to grow vigorously on its own roots.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2004
    Assignee: Jackson & Perkins Wholesale, Inc.
    Inventors: John K. Walden, Keith W. Zary
  • Hybrid tea rose plant named ‘JACurnam’
    Patent number: PP15115
    Abstract: Hybrid tea rose plant having exceptionally rich apricot blooms; compact well-branched hybrid tea plant habit; ability to grow vigorously on its own roots; resistance to powdery mildew and rust; large open flowers; and glossy, dark green foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2004
    Assignee: Jackson & Perkins Wholesale, Inc.
    Inventor: Keith W. Zary
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Verburch’
    Patent number: PP15116
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Verburch’, characterized by its decorative pompon type inflorescences with golden yellow-colored ray florets; strong and upright flowering stems; early flowering response; and good postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2004
    Assignee: Dekker Breeding, B.V.
    Inventor: Nicolaas P. Dekker
  • Scaevola plant named ‘Balscavbon’
    Patent number: PP15117
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Scaevola plant named Balscavbon, characterized by its upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; freely branching growth habit; medium green-colored leaves; and numerous violet-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2004
    Assignee: Ball Horticultural Co.
    Inventor: Scott C. Trees
  • Calibrachoa plant named ‘Kiecasal’
    Patent number: PP15118
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Calibrachoa plant named ‘Kiecasal’, 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 pink-colored flowers with darker pink-colored venation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2004
    Assignee: Kieft Seeds Holland
    Inventor: Christa Kievit
  • Calibrachoa plant named ‘Wescadarkblue’
    Patent number: PP15119
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Calibrachoa plant named ‘Wescadarkblue’, characterized by its cascading and uniform growth habit; freely branching habit; large flower size; and numerous dark violet-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2004
    Assignee: Josef & Heinrich Westhoff Gartenbau-Spezialkulturen
    Inventor: Heinrich Westhoff
  • Miniature rose plant named ‘POULra028’
    Patent number: PP15120
    Abstract: A new miniature rose plant which has abundant, red and yellow bicolor 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: November 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2004
    Assignee: Poulsen Roser A/S
    Inventors: L. Pernille Olesen, Mogens N. Olesen