Patents Issued in October 12, 2004
  • Side plate for a tool handle
    Patent number: D497096
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: Leatherman Tool Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin C. Rivera, Hollan A. Tsuda, Nathan E. Knight, Melissa C. Yale, Glenn Klecker
  • Locking or sealing device
    Patent number: D497097
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel Graves
  • Latch
    Patent number: D497098
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: Southco, Inc.
    Inventor: Claes Magnusson
  • Combination lock
    Patent number: D497099
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: Tumi, Inc.
    Inventor: Timm J. Fenton
  • Ring-post fastener
    Patent number: D497100
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Inventors: Robert Stephen, Curt Backman
  • Nail strap
    Patent number: D497101
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles E. Whipple, Richard A. Von Rotz, Xueming Cai
  • Square double barbed plate with fastener
    Patent number: D497102
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: Building Materials Investment Corporation
    Inventor: William P. Kuhn
  • Dispenser
    Patent number: D497103
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: John E. Malloy, Joseph T. Norris, Patrick M. Calello, John C. Crawford, Eduardo J. Jimenez
  • Dual chamber bottle
    Patent number: D497104
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: The Secretary of State for Defense in Her Britannic Majesty's Government of The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
    Inventors: Michael E. Best, Jon L. Fairley
  • Display package for a tool bit
    Patent number: D497105
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: Irwin Industrial Tool Company
    Inventor: David J. Trettin
  • Spice container
    Patent number: D497106
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: J.L. Clark, Inc.
    Inventors: George Solowiejko, Edward Cronin, Gordon E. VerWeyst
  • Container for wrapping purpose
    Patent number: D497107
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: Taoka Chemical Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Masaaki Hama, Hiroyuki Yamaguchi, Eizo Kajigaki
  • Bottle
    Patent number: D497108
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Inventors: Douglas M. Lund, Wendy Slavish, Erik Boissonneault
  • Watch case
    Patent number: D497109
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: Seiko Watch Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventor: Kazutoshi Itsubo
  • Wristwatch
    Patent number: D497110
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: Luxury Timepieces International SA
    Inventor: Dino Modolo
  • Wristwatch
    Patent number: D497111
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: Luxury Timepieces International SA
    Inventor: Dino Modolo
  • Combination thermometer and hydrometer
    Patent number: D497112
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Inventor: Christopher W. Schoenjohn
  • Centripetal telescope that uses a laser for surveying instrument
    Patent number: D497113
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: Sokkia Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Ryoji Kawamura
  • Total air temperature probe
    Patent number: D497114
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: Rosemount Aerospace Inc.
    Inventor: Charles R. Willcox
  • Liquid level indicator for pressurized containers of volatile liquids
    Patent number: D497115
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: Gentach International Limited
    Inventor: Peter Frank
  • Floating conductor
    Patent number: D497116
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Inventor: Young-Ki Chung
  • Oyster bag float
    Patent number: D497117
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Inventor: Marc Andre Robichaud
  • Turkey caller drum
    Patent number: D497118
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Inventor: Shawn Michael Steffee
  • Ring
    Patent number: D497119
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: De Beers LV Ltd
    Inventor: Reema Pachachi
  • Jewelry component
    Patent number: D497120
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Inventors: Meang K. Chia, Cheo K. Chia, Huy K. Chia
  • Automobile
    Patent number: D497121
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Inventor: Michael P. Pettipas
  • Folding bicycle
    Patent number: D497122
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: Index Inc.
    Inventor: Hiroto Uenaka
  • Horizontal flame automotive grille
    Patent number: D497123
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Inventors: Daniel Shea Marchese, Jennifer Lynn Marchese
  • Vehicle front bumper
    Patent number: D497124
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Gordon Platto, Michael Arbaugh, Patrick J. Schiavone
  • Surface configuration of a front bumper for a vehicle
    Patent number: D497125
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: DaimlerChrysler AG
    Inventors: Peter Pfeiffer, Murat Guenak, Hans-Dieter Futschik
  • Surface configuration of a hood for a vehicle
    Patent number: D497126
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: DaimlerChrysler AG
    Inventors: Peter Pfeiffer, Murat Guenak, Franz Lecher
  • Brake disc
    Patent number: D497127
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: Freni Brembo S.p.A.
    Inventors: Aristide Veneziano, Alberto Previtali
  • Motorcycle exhaust end cap
    Patent number: D497128
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Inventor: Johnny Manjarrez
  • Vehicle rear end configuration
    Patent number: D497129
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: Dean's Dream Ltd.
    Inventor: Mark David Schlachter
  • Fairing trim piece for an over the highway truck
    Patent number: D497130
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: Volvo Trucks North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Ruben Perfetti, John Martin, Michael Sorrells
  • Golf ball wheel cover
    Patent number: D497131
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: Play Ball, LLC
    Inventor: Kimpton Wylie Burden
  • Front face of a vehicle wheel
    Patent number: D497132
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: Lion's Wheel Industrial Corp.
    Inventor: Young Chul Lee
  • Wheel rim
    Patent number: D497133
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Inventor: Dominic Carson Cheng
  • Motorcycle wheel
    Patent number: D497134
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: Sharper World Productions, LLC
    Inventors: Mark D. Anderson, Thomas E. Kramer, Fusu Thao
  • Motorcycle wheel
    Patent number: D497135
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: Sharper World Productions, LLC
    Inventors: Mark D. Anderson, Thomas E. Kramer, Fusu Thao
  • Motorcycle wheel
    Patent number: D497136
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: Sharper World Productions, LLC
    Inventors: Mark D. Anderson, Thomas E. Kramer, Fusu Thao
  • Motorcycle wheel
    Patent number: D497137
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: Sharper World Productions, LLC
    Inventors: Mark D. Anderson, Thomas E. Kramer, Fusu Thao
  • Motorcycle wheel
    Patent number: D497138
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: Sharper World Productions, LLC
    Inventors: Mark D. Anderson, Thomas E. Kramer, Fusu Thao
  • Motorcycle wheel
    Patent number: D497139
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: Sharper World Productions, LLC
    Inventors: Mark D. Anderson, Thomas E. Kramer, Fusu Thao
  • Automotive wheel
    Patent number: D497140
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: MKW Alloy Inc
    Inventor: Suny Chung
  • Skeg protector
    Patent number: D497141
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: Megaware Keelguard, Inc.
    Inventor: Rickey Lynn Higgins
  • Car card holder
    Patent number: D497142
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Inventor: Larry Smith
  • Tire
    Patent number: D497143
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: Kumho Tire Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Chang Ho Lee, Ha Na Lee, Dong-Hwa Lee
  • Tire tread
    Patent number: D497144
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire, LLC
    Inventors: Timothy J. Lassan, James G. Guspodin, Michel Beauvais
  • Pressure switch
    Patent number: D497145
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: SMC Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventor: Hideo Seo