Patents Issued in January 25, 2005
  • Flashlight
    Patent number: D501266
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2005
    Assignee: Brookstone Purchasing, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth David Harris, Jr., Joseph Geringer, Charles J. Burout, III, Steven H. Schwartz
  • Flashlight
    Patent number: D501267
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2005
    Inventor: Kenneth Kung
  • Rechargeable halogen lantern
    Patent number: D501268
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2005
    Inventor: Se Kit Yuen
  • Lighting fixture support
    Patent number: D501269
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2005
    Assignee: Minka Lighting, Inc.
    Inventor: Miguel Parres
  • Wall lamp
    Patent number: D501270
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2005
    Inventor: Ying-Jue Lee
  • Rechargeable lamp system
    Patent number: D501271
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2005
    Assignee: Vessel Inc
    Inventors: Stefane E. Barbeau, Duane B. Smith, Andreu Oslka
  • Lamp
    Patent number: D501272
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2005
    Assignee: Zweibruder Optoelectronics GmbH
    Inventor: Rainer Opolka
  • Lighter
    Patent number: D501273
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2005
    Assignee: John Gibson Enterprises INC
    Inventor: Yuen Tung Kwok
  • Lighter
    Patent number: D501274
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2005
    Inventor: Yigal Cohen Harel
  • Toothed heated hair styling device
    Patent number: D501275
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2005
    Inventor: Masood Habibi
  • Jaw clip handle
    Patent number: D501276
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2005
    Assignee: Scünci International, Inc.
    Inventors: Mary G. LaFauci, Catherine J. Maddaloni
  • Razorblade holder
    Patent number: D501277
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2005
    Assignee: Feather Safety Razor Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Shigeru Goto
  • Hair clipper housing
    Patent number: D501278
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2005
    Assignee: Wahl Clipper Corporation
    Inventors: Raymond Nielsen, Michael Eddinger, Charles Choi
  • Lipstick case
    Patent number: D501279
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2005
    Assignee: Access Business Group International LLC
    Inventors: Jay R. Dittmer, Mark K. White
  • Set of decorative ponytails for a bicycle helmet
    Patent number: D501280
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2005
    Inventor: Joann S. Kole
  • Set of decorative braids for a bicycle helmet
    Patent number: D501281
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2005
    Inventor: Joann S. Kole
  • Utility portion of carpet sweeper
    Patent number: D501282
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2005
    Assignee: Hayco Manufacturing Limited
    Inventors: David Robertson, Gregory Clegg Spooner
  • Sweeper base
    Patent number: D501283
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2005
    Assignee: BISSELL Homecare, Inc.
    Inventors: Adam G. Carr, Douglas J. Medema
  • Universal selling station
    Patent number: D501284
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2005
    Assignee: Iowa Rotocast Plastics, Inc.
    Inventor: Floyd E. Mount
  • Mobile tool cart
    Patent number: D501285
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2005
    Inventor: Coy M. Long, Jr.
  • Rose plant named ‘POULcs004’
    Patent number: PP15484
    Abstract: A new Floribunda garden rose plant which has abundant, white flowers and attractive foliage. This new and distinct variety has shown to be uniform and stable in the resulting generations from asexual propagation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2005
    Assignee: Poulsen Roser A/S
    Inventors: L. Pernille Olesen, Mogens N. Olesen
  • Nemesia plant named ‘Balarropi’
    Patent number: PP15485
    Abstract: A new and distinct Namesia plant named ‘Balarropi’, characterized by its pink flowers, compact, semi-upright growth habit, and medium green leaves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2005
    Assignee: Ball FloraPlant, a division of Ball Horticultural Company
    Inventor: Scott C. Trees
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Abba’
    Patent number: PP15486
    Abstract: A new variety of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Abba’ having a uniform canopy of dark pink single spoon flowers with a yellow/green disc. The new variety has a medium height and a free branching and uniform spreading habit with good foliage presentation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2005
    Assignee: Cleangro LTD
    Inventor: Mark Roland Boeder
  • Shrub rose plant named ‘Meipadan’
    Patent number: PP15487
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Shrub rose plant is provided which abundantly forms on a continuous basis attractive single white blossoms having light fragrance. The plant exhibits a low-growing and mounded growth habit with good vigor. Excellent resistance to Black Spot is displayed. The very dense dark green foliage with a glossy aspect contrasts nicely with the white blossom coloration. The new variety is particularly well suited for growing as attractive ornamentation in the landscape where it serves well as a ground cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2005
    Assignee: CP Delaware, Inc.
    Inventor: Alain A. Meilland
  • Nectarine tree, ‘GBN-ONE’
    Patent number: PP15488
    Abstract: A new distinct variety of nectarine tree is disclosed, and which produces an attractively colored clingstone nectarine which is mature for harvesting and shipment approximately August 20-24th under the ecological conditions prevailing in the San Joaquin Valley of central California.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2005
    Assignee: George Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael G. George
  • Arundo plant named ‘Oriental Gold’
    Patent number: PP15489
    Abstract: Arundo formosana ‘Oriental Gold’, is a new and unique cultivar that is characterized by its variegated foliage of yellow-green to creamy yellow with green stripes, its clump-forming, bushy habit and usefulness in container plantings .
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2005
    Inventor: C. Greg Speichert
  • Fothergilla major plant named ‘Blue Shadow’
    Patent number: PP15490
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Fothergilla major plant characterized by its striking glaucous, blue green leaf color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2005
    Inventor: Gary Handy
  • Osteospermum plant named ‘Osoutis’
    Patent number: PP15491
    Abstract: A new Osteospermum plant particularly distinguished by its very compact round plant habit, early flowering with purple colored ray florets and purple colored disc florets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2005
    Assignee: Syngenta Seeds B.V.
    Inventor: Johannes Simon Nicolaas Oud
  • Petunia plant named ‘Bluette White’
    Patent number: PP15492
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Petunia plant named ‘Bluette White’, characterized by its low spreading and trailing plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; numerous small white-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2005
    Assignee: Dai-Ichi Seed Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Horotaka Oya
  • Anthurium plant named ‘Rijn200024’
    Patent number: PP15493
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Anthurium plant named ‘Rijn200024’, characterized by its upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; freely clumping growth habit; durable dark green leaves; light red-colored spathes with yellow-colored spadices that are positioned above and beyond the foliage on strong and erect scapes; freely flowering habit; and good inflorescence longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2005
    Assignee: Rijnplant B.V.
    Inventor: Leonardus W. B. M. van Rijn
  • Petunia plant named ‘MP201’
    Patent number: PP15494
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Petunia plant named ‘MP201’, characterized by its compact, mounded and outwardly spreading plant habit; freely branching habit; and numerous small dark blue violet-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2005
    Assignee: Nuflora International Pty. Ltd.
    Inventor: Graham Noel Brown
  • Geranium plant named ‘Clips Rosspla’
    Patent number: PP15495
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Geranium plant named ‘Clips Rosspla’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and rounded growth habit; freely basal branching habit; dark green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit with many flower umbels per plant; and flower umbels with numerous red and red purple bi-colored single flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2005
    Assignee: Goldsmith Seeds, Inc.
    Inventor: Mitchell Hanes
  • Peach Tree named ‘Calara’
    Patent number: PP15496
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree (Prunus persica), and which is denominated varietally as ‘Calara’, and which produces an attractively colored yellow-fleshed, clingstone peach which is mature for harvesting approximately October 1 to October 12 under ecological conditions prevailing in the San Joaquin Valley of central California.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2005
    Assignee: The Burchell Nursery, Inc.
    Inventors: John K. Slaughter, Timothy J. Gerdts
  • Peach tree named ‘P.F. Lucky 21’
    Patent number: PP15497
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach, Prunus persica, tree having the following unique combination of desirable features: 1. Producing a very firm fruit that can best be described as “crunchy” when bitten into when firm ripe. 2. The limbs of the tree naturally grow at wide angles creating a wide-spreading tree. 3. A substantially spherical fruit with yellow flesh having light red around the pit. 4. A mid-season peach variety that matures after ‘Redhaven’ (unpatented) and which hangs on the tree for many days staying extremely firm. 5. A peach variety that has excellent storage and shelf life.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2005
    Inventor: Paul Jan Friday
  • Peach tree named ‘P.F. 9A-007’
    Patent number: PP15498
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach, Prunus persica, tree having the following unique combination of desirable features. 1. The new and distinct variety of peach tree is of spreading growth and a regular and productive bearer of large peaches having an average diameter of about 2¾?. 2. Producing a very firm fruit having a resilient flesh texture. 3. Blossoms are partially non-showy when in full blooom. 4. A substantially spherical fruit with skin of dark red color overlying dark yellow at maturity. 5. An early season maturing fruit of good taste. 6. An early season maturing fruit of good storage and shelf life.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2005
    Inventor: Paul Jan Friday
  • Rose plant named ‘POULac008’
    Patent number: PP15499
    Abstract: A new garden rose plant of the compact floribunda class which has abundant, yellow flowers and attractive foliage. This new and distinct variety has shown to be uniform and stable in the resulting generations from asexual propagation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2005
    Assignee: Poulsen Roser A/S
    Inventors: L. Pernille Olesen, Mogens N. Olesen
  • Miniature rose plant named ‘Meimiros’
    Patent number: PP15500
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of rose plant of the Miniature Class is provided which abundantly forms on a nearly continuous basis attractive very double bright Coral Salmon Pink blossoms that well retain their coloration upon maturity. The growth habit is spreading-upright bushy. Very dense dark green semi-glossy foliage is formed that contrasts nicely with the blossom coloration. Plants of the new variety develop well following the rooting of cuttings. The new variety is well suited for pot forcing under greenhouse growing conditions to form a distinctive gift plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2005
    Assignee: CP Delaware, Inc.
    Inventor: Alain A. Meilland
  • Floribunda rose plant named ‘Meimanesk’
    Patent number: PP15501
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Floribunda rose plant is provided which abundantly forms on a nearly continuous basis attractive very double blossoms that are medium pink tinted with green in coloration and possess an old rose configuration. The medium green foliage contrasts nicely with the pink blossom coloration. The new variety is particularly well suited for the production of exceptionally long lasting cut flowers under greenhouse growing conditions. The plant exhibits a semi-erect growth habit, and good resistance to Botrytis and Powdery Mildew under standard greenhouse growing conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2005
    Assignee: Meilland International S.A.
    Inventor: Alain A. Meilland
  • Climbing rose plant named ‘POULyc004’
    Patent number: PP15502
    Abstract: A new climbing garden rose plant which has abundant, deep yellow flowers and attractive foliage. 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: January 25, 2005
    Assignee: Poulsen Roser A/S
    Inventors: L. Pernille Olesen, Mogens N. Olesen
  • Verbena plant named ‘Miss Anne’
    Patent number: PP15503
    Abstract: A new variety of perennial Verbena canadensis named ‘Miss Anne’ characterized by vigorous spreading habit, dark green foliage, and large pure-white flowers. In combination these traits set ‘Miss Anne’ apart from all other existing varieties of Verbena known to the inventor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2005
    Inventor: Elizabeth Ann Wilson
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Sizzleness Pink’
    Patent number: PP15504
    Abstract: A Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Sizzleness Pink’ characterized by its medium size decorative inflorescences with elongated quilled pink ray-florets, with a response time of 52 days.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2005
    Assignee: Chrysanthemum Breeders Association, N.V.
    Inventor: Mark Roland Boeder
  • Clethra alnifolia plant named ‘Sotite’
    Patent number: PP15505
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Clethra alnifolia plant which possesses a low compact growth habit, dark green foliage, and an abundance of fragrant white flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2005
    Assignee: Plant Development Services Inc.
    Inventor: James Bryan Berry
  • Ceramidase gene
    Patent number: RE38689
    Abstract: To provide a polypeptide having ceramidase activity, and a gene encoding thereof useful as an reagent for lipid engineering and as indices for diagnosis of atopic dermatitis, an easy method for detecting the polypeptide and method for detecting the gene as well as a method for detecting atopic dermatitis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2005
    Assignee: Takara Shuzo Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Nozomu Okino, Makoto Ito
  • Ballistic body armor employing combination of desiccant and ballistic material
    Patent number: 6845513
    Abstract: A ballistic body armor and dehumidification system includes a flexible carrier containing a watertight sealed pouch which itself contains a desiccant and a stack of substantially vertical layers of ballistic material whose performance degrades under certain conditions in the presence of moisture. The watertight sealed pouch is mounted into the carrier so as to cover a portion of a user's body. The desiccant is mounted into the pouch so that either it is, or its effect is, distributed uniformly across the ballistic material to uniformly reduce the humidity level within the pouch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2005
    Assignee: Pacific Safety Products Inc.
    Inventors: Bradley J. Field, Bradley J. Ditchfield
  • Protective device for the median and ulnar nerves
    Patent number: 6845514
    Abstract: Protective pads placed over the palm of the hand to protect the median and ulnar nerves. The pads are placed peripheral to the nerves in order to protect them from pressure and vibration related trauma. An optional rigid splint member may be added to also protect the nerves from repetitive motion/traction irritation. Embodiments may include incorporation of the protective pads into a splint or a glove depending upon the application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2005
    Inventor: Joseph Yao
  • Shin rest
    Patent number: 6845515
    Abstract: A shin rest (10) worn by someone who is kneeling enables the wearer's shin to bear at least some of his or her weight to thereby reduce the stress imposed on the wearer's feet. The shin rest (10) also allows the user to sit back on his or her heels without bringing undue weight to bear on the ankle or the ball of the foot. The shin rest (10) has a body portion (12) that contacts the surface S on which the wearer is kneeling, and thereby supports at least some of the weight and resultant stress otherwise imposed upon the wearer's feet while the wearer is in a kneeling position. The body portion (12) is held to the user's leg by a plurality of straps (14, 16, 18). In a preferred embodiment, the body portion (12) of the shin rest (10) comprises a relatively hard outer shell (26) and a relatively soft cushion liner (24).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2005
    Inventor: Ian J. Sveilich
  • Wacker chaps
    Patent number: 6845516
    Abstract: A protective, front apron with adjustable straps at the neck, waist, thigh and ankle, as well as under-foot straps. The apron covers and protects the chest, legs, and feet. The fabric is commercial grade canvas or vinyl and is reversible. The apron may also be disposable. The apron may have additional features such as a pocket, tool loops, and, a pencil holder. The apron may support logos or advertising.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2005
    Inventors: Cheryl Ann Letson, William K Letson
  • Vented protective garment
    Patent number: 6845517
    Abstract: A protective garment including a generally continuous outer shell and a moisture barrier located generally inside of the outer shell such that when the garment is worn, the moisture barrier is located generally between the outer shell and a wearer of the garment. The moisture barrier includes at least one vent such that at least part of the air located inside the moisture barrier can be vented outside of the moisture barrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2005
    Assignee: Lion Apparel, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald Aldridge, Nicholas J. Curtis, Harold Oakley
  • Reversible stadium coat
    Patent number: 6845518
    Abstract: Weather and outdoor temperature are variable. When one spends time outdoors in such activities as observing spectator sports, fishing, backpacking, parades, fireworks, etc., one may need to be prepared for changing temperatures, rain, and other weather variables. A stadium jacket or coat, convertible to a cushion and reversible for variation may be the answer for many of these outdoor activities. With a removable handle, useable regardless of which side of the coat is exposed when in the form of a cushion, the coat or jacket may be easily carried. A handy pocket in the handle may be used for cash, keys, sporting event tickets, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2005
    Inventor: Connie J. Boesen
  • High breathability cyclist hand glove
    Patent number: 6845519
    Abstract: A high-breathability hand glove for use over a bicycle handlebar by a cyclist, said glove including an exposed perforated palm area (12) and a few cushioning pads (16, 18) surrounding said palm area, said cushioning pads (16, 18) being closedly spaced from one another so as to define at least a few air channels being formed radially therebetween, said air channels for evacuating bodily moisture escaping from said perforated palm area, each one of said air channels (20, 22) destined to be narrower than the diameter of the bicycle handlebar so that the bicycle handlebar cannot close said air channels upon the hand globe hand engaging the bicycle handlebar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2005
    Assignee: Louis Garneau Sports Inc.
    Inventor: Louis Garneau