Patents Issued in September 7, 2004
  • Patent number: D495814
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Jesse G. James
  • Patent number: D495815
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Assignee: Great Neck Saw Manufacturers, Inc.
    Inventor: James Saunders
  • Patent number: D495816
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Assignee: Alert Safety Lite Products Co. Inc.
    Inventors: James D. Kovacik, Paul S. Blanch, Joseph J. Smith
  • Patent number: D495817
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Assignee: King of Fans Inc.
    Inventors: Charles E. Bucher, John C. Bucher
  • Patent number: D495818
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Inventor: Whiter Shieh
  • Patent number: D495819
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Assignee: Vector Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Krieger, Kevin Ellsworth
  • Patent number: D495820
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Inventor: George B. Chandler
  • Patent number: D495821
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Assignee: Grand General Accessories Manufacturing Inc.
    Inventor: Nan Huang Huang
  • Patent number: D495822
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Assignee: CCS, Inc.
    Inventor: Kenji Yoneda
  • Patent number: D495823
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Assignee: Tokai Corporation
    Inventor: Tsuneaki Itajima
  • Patent number: D495824
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Assignee: British American Tobacco (Investments) Limited
    Inventors: Andrew Jonathan Bray, Allan Douglas Tearle, Steven Holford, Adrian Roy Stewart-Cox
  • Patent number: D495825
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Assignee: The Gillette Company
    Inventor: Gordon G. Guay
  • Patent number: D495826
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Assignee: The Gillette Company
    Inventors: Soojung Ham, Craig Provost
  • Patent number: D495827
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Inventor: Christopher Richard Branden
  • Patent number: D495828
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Assignee: The Gillette Company
    Inventors: Soojung Ham, Craig Provost
  • Patent number: D495829
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Assignee: Eveready Battery Company, Inc.
    Inventors: David Dombrowski, Christine Ciccone, Sean Lukan
  • Patent number: D495830
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.
    Inventor: Michiel Cornelissen
  • Patent number: D495831
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Inventor: Ching-Feng Hsu
  • Patent number: D495832
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Assignee: Matsushita Electric Works, Ltd.
    Inventor: Yasunari Maeda
  • Patent number: D495833
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Assignee: Wahl Clipper Corporation
    Inventors: James E. McCambridge, Raymond A. Nielsen, Michael A. Pace
  • Patent number: D495834
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Inventor: Giuseppe Todeschini
  • Patent number: D495835
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Inventor: Chang-Hsien Ho
  • Patent number: D495836
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Inventor: Kuo-Yun Fang
  • Patent number: D495837
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Inventor: Kuo-Yun Fang
  • Patent number: D495838
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Assignee: Arai Helmet (Europe) B.V.
    Inventor: Michio Arai
  • Patent number: D495839
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Assignee: Farnam Companies Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas P. Muday, Christopher M. Buttenob
  • Patent number: D495841
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Inventors: Bret William Smith, Brian Lloyd Swon, William J. Kraimer
  • Patent number: D495842
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser Inc.
    Inventors: David Minkley, Yukiko Kojima, Jim Warner
  • Patent number: D495843
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Inventor: Thomas G. Frazier
  • Patent number: D495844
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Assignee: The Libman Company
    Inventor: Enzo Berti
  • Patent number: D495845
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Assignee: Rubbermaid Commercial Products, LLC
    Inventor: Robert W. Lauer
  • Patent number: D495846
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Inventor: Yonghua Liu
  • Patent number: D495847
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Assignee: Parker Hannifin AB
    Inventor: Ann Granberg
  • Patent number: D495848
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Assignee: Valbrenta SRL
    Inventor: Laura Mocellin
  • Patent number: D495849
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Inventor: Jon Ludwig
  • Patent number: D495850
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Assignee: Diebold Self-Service Systems, division of Diebold, Incorporated
    Inventors: Jon E. Washington, H. Thomas Graef, Eric S. VanKeulen, Gregory A. Spicer
  • Patent number: H2109
    Abstract: A passive instantaneous microwave signal frequency identifying and angle of arrival identifying system employing a beam steering multiple element antenna coupled through a Butler matrix to a plurality of simplified Fourier transformation radio receivers wherein unit value or near unit value magnitudes of the Kernel function ⅇ - j2 ⁢   ⁢ π ⁢   ⁢ kn N in the receivers' Fourier transformations are used to elude transformation computation complexity and resulting radio receiver size and cost penalties. Limiting amplifiers, a video signal path and direction finding encoding logic are also employed. Airborne military application of the system in electronic warfare direction finding, radar frequency determination and other activities is included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Air Force
    Inventors: James B. Y. Tsui, Keith M. Graves
  • Patent number: PP15132
    Abstract: A new and distinct Sutera plant named ‘Balabwhiti’, characterized by its white flowers, spreading, trailing habit, and medium green leaves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Assignee: Ball FloraPlant, a division Ball Horticultural Company
    Inventor: Scott C. Trees
  • Patent number: PP15133
    Abstract: A new variety of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Safari Time Golden,’ having golden yellow quill single flowers with spoon tips. The variety has a medium tall vigor with a free branching habit and good foliage presentation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Assignee: Cleangro LTD
    Inventor: Ruth Redman
  • Patent number: PP15134
    Abstract: A new and distinct Malus domestica plant that produces apples having a pleasant aroma and sweet taste suitable for use as a table fruit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Assignee: Bundesanstalt fur Zuchtungsforschung an Kulturpflanzen
    Inventor: Christa Fischer
  • Patent number: PP15135
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Verbena plant named ‘Bodcomros’, characterized by its compact, upright and mounded plant habit; freely branching habit; dense and bushy growth habit; dark green-colored leaves; and bright red purple-colored flowers with flowers held above and beyond the foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Assignee: John Bodger + Sons, Co.
    Inventor: Yoshiro Arimitsu
  • Patent number: PP15136
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Anagallis plant named ‘Wildcat Orange’, characterized by its compact and outwardly spreading plant habit; freely branching growth habit; numerous single flowers that are orange in color; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Assignee: University of New Hampshire
    Inventor: Rosanna Freyre
  • Patent number: PP15137
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Anagallis plant named ‘Wildcat Blue’, characterized by its compact and outwardly spreading plant habit; freely branching growth habit; numerous single flowers that are blue in color; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Assignee: University of New Hampshire
    Inventor: Rosanna Freyre
  • Patent number: PP15138
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Anthurium plant named ‘Gentle Love’, characterized by its upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; freely clumping growth habit; durable dark green leaves; red and green bi-colored spathes with whitish-colored spadices that are positioned slightly above and beyond the foliage on strong and erect scapes; freely flowering habit; and good inflorescence longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Assignee: Rijnplant B.V.
    Inventor: Leonardus W. B. M. van Rijn
  • Patent number: PP15139
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Anthurium plant named ‘Changing Love’, characterized by its upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; freely clumping growth habit; durable dark green leaves; greenish white, green and light red tri-colored spathes with grayed purple veins and grayed purple-colored spadices that are positioned slightly above and beyond the foliage on strong and erect scapes; freely flowering habit; and good inflorescence longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Assignee: Rijnplant B.V.
    Inventor: Leonardus W. B. M. van Rijn
  • Patent number: PP15140
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Anthurium plant named ‘2000-22’, characterized by its upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; freely clumping growth habit; durable dark green leaves; dark red-colored spathes with pale yellow-colored spadices that are positioned slightly above and beyond the foliage on strong and erect scapes; freely flowering habit; and good inflorescence longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Assignee: Rijnplant B.V.
    Inventor: Leonardus W. B. M. van Rijn
  • Patent number: PP15141
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Salvia plant named ‘Sunsaruoro’, characterized by its upright and relatively compact plant habit; freely basal branching habit; dense and bushy plant form; freely flowering habit; light purple-colored flowers; and tolerance to high and low temperatures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Assignee: Suntory Flowers, Lmtd.
    Inventors: Yasunori Yomo, Takuro Ishihara
  • Patent number: PP15142
    Abstract: A new miniature rose plant which has abundant, very pale pink 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: February 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Assignee: Poulsen Roser A/S
    Inventors: L. Pernille Olesen, Mogens N. Olesen
  • Patent number: 6785909
    Abstract: A sports guard includes a hollow body having a pad attached to a side thereof. The pad includes a substrate and an outer layer. The substrate includes a first shock absorbing member. A second shock absorbing member is embedded into at least one section of an inner face of the first shock absorbing member. The second shock absorbing member has a shock absorbing capacity greater than that of the first shock absorbing member and is located in a position corresponding to a joint of a user wearing the sports guard. By such an arrangement, transmission of an external impact to the joint is almost impossible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Inventor: Kao-Ming Li
  • Patent number: 6785910
    Abstract: A swimsuit converter is provided for converting the bottom rear panel of a swimsuit to a shape with more body exposures. The swimsuit converter includes a center connection part, and a plurality of extensions, each with one end connected to the center connection part and with another end connected to an attachment structure. When in use, a swimsuit wearer attaches two extensions through the attachment structures to two sides of a bottom rear panel of a swimsuit and attaches one or more extensions to one or more locations around the waist portion of the swimsuit. The swimsuit converter holds the swimsuit rear panel together, and converts a conventional or bikini style swimsuit to a thong style, which is particularly suitable for sun bathing and sun tanning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Inventors: Doreen Theresa Zic, John Raymond Hock