Patents Issued in November 16, 2004
  • Fuel dispenser guard assembly
    Patent number: D498541
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Assignee: Universal Valve Co. Inc.
    Inventor: Martin Pettesch
  • Floating dock ladder
    Patent number: D498542
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Inventor: Donald Brushaber
  • Paving element
    Patent number: D498543
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Assignee: F. von Langsdorff Licensing Limited
    Inventors: Michael Schmitz, Andreas Drost
  • Pool coping brick
    Patent number: D498544
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Inventor: Mirta Mignone
  • Window sash frame extrusion
    Patent number: D498545
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Assignee: Dayton Technologies, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Todd A. Willman, Roger D. Brooks, Philip G. Morton, Jonathan C. Hauberg
  • Encaustic metal tile
    Patent number: D498546
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Inventor: Sen-Jung Chuang
  • Lamp
    Patent number: D498547
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Inventors: Benson Chung-Pun Leung, Ambrose Shing-Yin Leung
  • Combination lamp for an automobile
    Patent number: D498548
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Assignee: Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Tsuyoshi Kawashima, Hiroshi Suzuki
  • Oval tail light
    Patent number: D498549
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Assignee: Command Electronics, Inc.
    Inventor: Cary J. Campagna
  • Bicycle headlamp
    Patent number: D498550
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Assignee: Co-Union Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Ming-Chang Chen
  • Book light with clip
    Patent number: D498551
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Assignee: C. C. & L Company Limited
    Inventor: Sik-Leung Chan
  • Electric torch
    Patent number: D498552
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Assignee: Quarton, Inc.
    Inventor: Tony Chen
  • Light device
    Patent number: D498553
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Inventor: Wen-Sung Lee
  • Clipboard with light
    Patent number: D498554
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Inventor: Michael Agresto, Sr.
  • Wall lamp
    Patent number: D498555
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Assignee: Elettrica Rotaliana S.r.l.
    Inventors: Dante Donegani, Giovanni Lauda
  • Chandelier
    Patent number: D498556
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Assignee: Pacific Coast Lighting
    Inventor: Dennis K. Swanson
  • Light fixture
    Patent number: D498557
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Assignee: Schonbek Worldwide Lighting, Inc.
    Inventors: Roslyn Yando, Andrew Schonbek
  • Lighter
    Patent number: D498558
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Assignee: John Gibson Enterprises INC
    Inventor: Yuen Tung Kwok
  • Surf board lighter
    Patent number: D498559
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Inventor: Song Lin Pan
  • Lighter
    Patent number: D498560
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Inventor: Yigal Cohen Harel
  • Hair styling iron support
    Patent number: D498561
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Assignee: Wahl Clipper Corporation
    Inventors: James E. McCambridge, Michael A. Pace, Charles Choi
  • Hand pressure abatement apparatus usable by an operator of a power tool
    Patent number: D498562
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Inventor: Josh M. Robinson
  • Combined helmet eye shield and visor
    Patent number: D498563
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Assignee: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Fournier, Luc Bourgeois
  • Pet feeder
    Patent number: D498564
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Assignee: Doskocil Manufacturing Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Melaney Northrop, Scott A. Skurdalsvold
  • Rim and spokes of a grill for a feeder
    Patent number: D498565
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Assignee: CTB IP, Inc.
    Inventors: Theodore J. Cole, Lionel L. Kreger, James R. Kraft, Philip Wilfong
  • Water permeable container
    Patent number: D498566
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser N.V.
    Inventors: Jürgen Schick, Karlheinz Hahn, Tobias Schultheis
  • Handle for a scrubbing device
    Patent number: D498567
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Wallis Alsruhe, Wade King, Kevin W. Covell
  • Universal joint
    Patent number: D498568
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Ben Colman, Paulus Antonius Augustinus Höfte, Johannes Lambertus Maria Mensink, Leonard Joseph Keller, Jr.
  • Profile segment for a brush roller
    Patent number: D498569
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Assignee: Sib Svenska Industri Borstar I Vasteras AB
    Inventor: Hans Ekholm
  • Corner hamper
    Patent number: D498570
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Assignee: Rubbermaid Incorporated
    Inventors: Vincent Bowden, Michael Swan
  • Petunia plant named ‘Wespecavio’
    Patent number: PP15310
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Petunia plant named ‘Wespecavio’, characterized by its cascading, roughly spherical growth habit; freely branching plant habit; freely flowering habit; finely-texture foliage; and single violet-colored flowers with dark violet-colored venation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Assignee: Josef & Heinrich Westhoff Gartenbau-Spezialkulturen
    Inventor: Heinrich Westhoff
  • Geranium plant named ‘KLEP02038’
    Patent number: PP15311
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Ivy Geranium plant named ‘KLEP02038’, characterized by its trailing and roughly spherical plant habit; freely branching and vigorous plant habit; early flowering habit; red purple-colored double flowers arranged in umbels held above and beyond the foliage; and good tolerance to rain, wind and high temperatures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Assignee: Klemm & Sohn GmbH & Co. K.G.
    Inventor: Nils Klemm
  • Fuchsia plant named ‘Kiefudib’
    Patent number: PP15312
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Fuchsia plant named ‘Kiefudib’, characterized by its compact and upright growth habit; freely branching habit; dense and full plant habit; light red and white-colored flowers; and freely and continuous flowering habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Assignee: Kieft Bloemzaden B.V.
    Inventor: Christa Kievit
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Panuco’
    Patent number: PP15313
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of cut flower Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Panuco’, characterized by its upright growth habit; freely flowering habit; daisy-type inflorescences; attractive dark red purple-colored ray florets; response time about 49 days when grown at 18° C.; dark green-colored foliage; strong flowering stems and peduncles; and good postproduction longevity with inflorescences and foliage maintaining good substance and color for about two weeks in an interior environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Assignee: Fides Goldstock Breeding, Inc.
    Inventor: Jozef A. J. Kester
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Figrand Splendid’
    Patent number: PP15314
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of cut flower Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Figrand Splendid’, characterized by its upright growth habit; freely flowering habit; daisy-type inflorescences; attractive light red purple-colored ray florets; green-colored disc florets; response time about 50 days when grown at 18° C.; dark green-colored foliage; strong flowering stems and peduncles; and good postproduction longevity with inflorescences and foliage maintaining good substance and color for about two weeks in an interior environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Assignee: Fides Goldstock Breeding B.V.
    Inventor: Jozef A. J. Kester
  • Nephrolepis Fern plant named ‘Tiger Fern’
    Patent number: PP15315
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Nephrolepis Fern plant named ‘Tiger Fern’, characterized by its upright and outwardly arching plant habit; vigorous growth habit; durable rachis; green and yellow green variegated pinnae; and closely-spaced pinnae; densely foliated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Assignee: Exotic Foliage Nursery, Inc
    Inventor: Chandra Gunawan Hendarto
  • Aster plant named ‘Esmart’
    Patent number: PP15316
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of cut flower Aster plant named ‘Esmart’, characterized by its strong erect flowering stems; symmetrical branching habit; dark green-colored foliage; uniform and freely flowering habit; decorative-type inflorescences with violet-colored ray florets; and good postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Assignee: Esmeralda Breeding B.V.
    Inventor: Aloysius A. J. Hooijman
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Golden Yohelga’
    Patent number: PP15317
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Golden Yohelga’, characterized by its upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; freely branching habit; dense and full plant habit; uniform and freely flowering habit; large decorative-type inflorescences with elongated oblong-shaped ray florets; bright yellow-colored ray florets; and natural season flowering in mid September in the Northern Hemisphere.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark A. Smith
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Yoalexis’
    Patent number: PP15318
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Yoalexis’, characterized by its upright and somewhat outwardly spreading plant habit; freely branching habit; dense and full plant habit; uniform and freely flowering habit; decorative-type inflorescences with elongated oblong-shaped ray florets; white-colored ray florets; and natural season flowering in early October in the Northern Hemisphere.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark A. Smith
  • Geranium plant named ‘KLEP02060’
    Patent number: PP15319
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Ivy Geranium plant named ‘KLEP02060’, characterized by its trailing plant habit; freely branching plant habit; early flowering habit; pastel pink-colored double flowers; and good tolerance to rain, wind and high temperatures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Assignee: Klemm & Sohn GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Nils Klemm
  • Heuchera plant named ‘Hearts On Fire’
    Patent number: PP15320
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Heuchera plant named ‘Hearts on Fire’, characterized by its full, densely foliated and uniformly mounded plant habit; upper surfaces of leaves silvery in color; lower leaf surfaces red purple in color; numerous showy white-colored flowers arranged on mostly erect panicles; red purple-colored flower buds, peduncles and pedicels; and excellent garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Inventor: Charles Oliver
  • Petunia plant named ‘Wespequeen’
    Patent number: PP15321
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Petunia plant named ‘Wespequeen’, characterized by its cascading growth habit; freely flowering habit; single bicolored flowers that are purple in color with white-colored margins; light bluish violet-colored anthers; and large sepals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Assignee: Josef & Heinrich Westhoff Gartenbau-Spezialkulturen
    Inventor: Heinrich Westhoff
  • Hypericum plant named ‘Curacao’
    Patent number: PP15322
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hypericum plant named ‘Curacao’, characterized by its upright plant habit; durable dark green-colored leaves; large light pink-colored fruits; and good postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Assignee: Esmeralda Breeding B.V.
    Inventor: Aloysius A. J. Hooijman
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Zesty Yovictoria’
    Patent number: PP15323
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Zesty Yovictoria’, characterized by its compact, upright and somewhat outwardly spreading plant habit; freely branching habit; dense and full plant habit; uniform and freely flowering habit; decorative-type inflorescences with elongated oblong-shaped ray florets; light red purple-colored ray florets; and natural season flowering in late September in the North Hemisphere.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark A. Smith
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Festive Yoursula’
    Patent number: PP15324
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Festive Yoursula’, characterized by its compact, upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; freely branching habit; dense and full plant habit; uniform and freely flowering habit; small decorative-type inflorescences with elongated oblong-shaped ray florets; bronze-colored ray florets; and natural season flowering in mid September in the Northern Hemisphere.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark A. Smith
  • Calibrachoa plant named ‘Wescacherryno’
    Patent number: PP15325
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Calibrachoa plant named ‘Wescacherryno’, characterized by its cascading and uniform growth habit; freely branching habit; dense and bushy plant habit; medium-sized flowers; and numerous red-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Assignee: Josef & Heinrich Westhoff Gartenbau-SpezialKulturen
    Inventor: Heinrich Westhoff
  • Dahlia plant named ‘Balnovburs’
    Patent number: PP15326
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Dahlia plant named ‘Balnovburs’, characterized by its upright plant habit; freely branching habit; semi-double type inflorescences; and yellow and red-colored ray florets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Assignee: Ball Horticulture Co.
    Inventor: Jeroen Gitzels
  • Geranium plant named ‘KLEP02102’
    Patent number: PP15327
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Ivy Geranium plant named ‘KLEP02102’, characterized by its vigorous plant habit; freely branching habit; early flowering habit; red purple-colored double flowers arranged in umbels; and good tolerance to rain, wind and high temperatures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Assignee: Klemm & Sohn GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Nils Klemm
  • Anigozanthos plant named ‘Bush Spark’
    Patent number: PP15328
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Anigozanthos plant named ‘Bush Spark’, characterized by its compact and upright plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely and continuous flowering habit; branched flowering stems; and bright red to red purple-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Assignee: Ramm Botanical Pty. Ltd.
    Inventor: Angus Stewart
  • Pittosporum plant named ‘Golf Ball’
    Patent number: PP15329
    Abstract: A new and distinct Pittosporum plant named ‘Golf Ball’, characterized by its compact and roughly spherical plant form; vigorous growth habit; freely basal branching habit; dense and bushy plant habit; and dark green-colored leaves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Assignee: Plant Production Ltd.
    Inventor: Mark Nelson Fyfe