Patents Issued in October 12, 2004
  • Shower head
    Patent number: D497196
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Inventors: James Wu, Hank Her
  • Wall mounted pivoting faucet set
    Patent number: D497197
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: I. W. Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Jerome Warshawsky
  • Faucet spout
    Patent number: D497198
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: American Standard Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Painter, Sherry Lynn Jones, Christopher P. Marks, Paul P. Kolada
  • Adjustable and portable shampoo basin
    Patent number: D497199
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Inventor: Mary Olene Lockwood
  • Sink bowl
    Patent number: D497200
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: Toto Ltd.
    Inventor: Hajime Kakihana
  • Sink
    Patent number: D497201
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Inventor: Dino F. Rachiele
  • Filter for engine
    Patent number: D497202
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Steve A. Carter, Larry R. Nepsund, Nick Miu, Jordan S. Flagstad, Steve Stavos
  • Air delivery device
    Patent number: D497203
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: Resmed Limited
    Inventors: Perry D. Lithgow, Andrew Cheung, Susan Robyn Lynch
  • Veterinary syringe
    Patent number: D497204
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: Henke-Sass Wolf GmbH
    Inventors: Dieter Von Amende, Gunter Hirsch, Karl Hans Schreijag, Dieter Egon Gustav Schulz
  • Urine collection bag
    Patent number: D497205
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: Mentor Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas P. Kubalak, Dennis Femrite, Jerry R. Barber, Laura M. Calderon, Ronald Crouther, Christy R. Sweet, Lawrence Y. Wissman
  • Cryosurgical probe
    Patent number: D497206
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: Endocare, Inc.
    Inventors: Sanford D. Damasco, Xiaoyu Yu, James Q. Dinh
  • Night foot splint
    Patent number: D497207
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: FLA Orthopedics, Inc.
    Inventors: E. Gerald Slautterback, Rhonda Machin, Daniel Bozza
  • Shower massager
    Patent number: D497208
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignees: Chininis Product Development Group LLC, Longoria Design LLC
    Inventors: Jose Longoria, Steve Chininis
  • Specimen testing device
    Patent number: D497209
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: Daiichi Pure Chemicals Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Naomi Ukon
  • Modular portable outhouse
    Patent number: D497210
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Inventors: James H. Averett, Jeanelle Averett
  • Beam
    Patent number: D497211
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: Syma Intercontinental AG
    Inventor: Marcel Strassle
  • Square tile module
    Patent number: D497212
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Inventors: Jiri Poliacek, Jirina Jordan
  • Triangle tile module
    Patent number: D497213
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Inventors: Jiri Poliacek, Jirina Jordan
  • Penlight
    Patent number: D497214
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: The Buzz Group, LLC
    Inventor: Raymond Lo
  • Illuminated tweezers
    Patent number: D497215
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Inventor: Vartan Shaljian
  • Portable reading light
    Patent number: D497216
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Inventor: Peter Lee
  • Light fixture
    Patent number: D497217
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: Focal Point, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Peter F Thornton, Jr., Casey Chung
  • Lotion applicator
    Patent number: D497218
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Inventor: Michael D. Von
  • Blade
    Patent number: D497219
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Inventor: Christopher Richard Branden
  • Nail buffer
    Patent number: D497220
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Inventor: Adi Torkiya
  • Nail clipper
    Patent number: D497221
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: Far East (Wu's) Industrial Co LTD
    Inventor: Wai Yu Yeung
  • Handle for a disposable dental floss holder
    Patent number: D497222
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.
    Inventors: Harold Ochs, Emanuel Morano
  • Full-face helmet
    Patent number: D497223
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.
    Inventor: David Kalhok
  • Insect-resistant pet feeding device
    Patent number: D497224
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Inventor: Jon Remy
  • Animal chew toy
    Patent number: D497225
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Inventor: Charles W. Weinacker, Jr.
  • Hummingbird feeder shade
    Patent number: D497226
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Inventor: Uta Nauert
  • Pool cleaner cover
    Patent number: D497227
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Inventor: Edward Gerard Dolton, III
  • Mop head
    Patent number: D497228
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: The Libman Company
    Inventor: Enzo Berti
  • Mop head
    Patent number: D497229
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: The Libman Company
    Inventor: Enzo Berti
  • Mop head
    Patent number: D497230
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: The Libman Company
    Inventor: Enzo Berti
  • Waste receptacle panel
    Patent number: D497231
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Inventors: Hugh Hardy, John Fontillas
  • Cart having wheels
    Patent number: D497232
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: Novimex Fashion Ltd.
    Inventor: Ronald D. McDiarmid
  • Surface ornamentation for caskets
    Patent number: D497233
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: Batesville Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel J. Parker, Christopher M. Wessel
  • Surface ornamentation for caskets
    Patent number: D497234
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: Batesville Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel J. Parker, Christopher M. Wessel
  • Surface ornamentation for caskets
    Patent number: D497235
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: Batesville Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel J. Parker, Christopher M. Wessel
  • Sanvitalia plant named ‘Santasol’ (S&G 30038)
    Patent number: PP15210
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Sanvitalia plant named ‘Santasol’ (S&G 30038) which is particularly distinguished by its very dark foliage, compact plant habit, and constant floridity during summer, also under South European conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: Syngenta Seeds B.V.
    Inventor: Anna M. W. P. Houbraken
  • Clematis plant named ‘White Abundance’
    Patent number: PP15211
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Clematis named ‘White Abundance’ that is characterized by short internodes, green fern-like foliage and a profuse display of fragrant cream-white male flowers in spring. In combination these traits set ‘White Abundance’ apart from all other existing varieties of Clematis known to the inventor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Inventor: Anthony Robin White
  • Impatiens plant named ‘Balpixpico’
    Patent number: PP15212
    Abstract: A new and distinct Impatiens plant named ‘Balpixpico’, characterized by its small pink and white bicolor flowers, compact growth habit and dark green leaves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: Ball FloraPlant, a division Ball Horticultural Company
    Inventor: Mario Guillen
  • Impatiens plant named ‘Balpixropi’
    Patent number: PP15213
    Abstract: A new and distinct Impatiens plant named ‘Balpixropi’, characterized by its small rose-pink flowers, compact growth habit and dark green leaves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: Ball FloraPlant, a division Ball Horticultural Company
    Inventor: Mario Guillen
  • Geranium plant named ‘Fisblipur’
    Patent number: PP15214
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of geranium plant named ‘Fisblipur’, particularly characterized by the combined features of purple, single-type flowers, large inflorescences, mid-season beginning of flowering, medium green foliage with distinct zonation, freely branching, and initially round and bushy, later long trailing plant habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: Florfis AG
    Inventor: Angelika Utecht
  • Salvia plant named ‘Sunsarupin’
    Patent number: PP15215
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Salvia plant named ‘Sunsarupin’, characterized by its upright and relatively compact plant habit; freely basal branching habit; dense and bushy plant form; freely flowering habit; dark pink-colored flowers; and tolerance to high and low temperatures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: Suntory Flowers, Lmtd.
    Inventors: Yasunori Yomo, Takuro Ishihara
  • Peach tree named ‘Crimson Rocket’
    Patent number: PP15216
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach called ‘Crimson Rocket’ is characterized by a narrow, columnar growth form suitable for high-density plantings, home gardens and ornamental purposes. Fruit is yellow, melting-flesh of excellent dessert-quality flavor, and of medium to large size with approximately 80% red blush over a yellow ground color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventor: Ralph Scorza
  • Willow oak tree named ‘QPMTF’
    Patent number: PP15217
    Abstract: A Willow Oak (Quercus phellos) named ‘QPMTF’ having a dominant leader, broad spreading habit with dense canopy, fast growth rate, and spider mite resistance and also capable of being reproduced reliably from vegetative cuttings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: Southern Selections, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Dwayne C. Moon
  • Zoysiagrass plant named ‘Southern Gem’
    Patent number: PP15218
    Abstract: An asexually reproduced variety of perennial zoysiagrass with a unique combination of characters including fine to medium leaf blade width, and low floral production.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Inventor: Ronald Nixon
  • Dogwood tree named ‘Rutnut’
    Patent number: PP15219
    Abstract: A cultivar of dogwood tree is characterized by a unique combination of red floral bracts and a dwarf rounded shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: Rutgers, The State University
    Inventors: Elwin R. Orton, David A. Gant