Patents Issued in August 9, 2005
  • Electronic keyboard musical instrument
    Patent number: D508256
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Assignee: Casio Computer Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yukihiko Ida, Naoya Nishizawa
  • Stamp
    Patent number: D508257
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Assignee: Shachihata Inc.
    Inventors: Masaki Kida, Motohide Imaizumi
  • Type font
    Patent number: D508258
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Assignee: Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG
    Inventor: Hermann Zapf
  • Image producing machine
    Patent number: D508259
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Kenneth J. Rieck, Murray O. Meetze, Jr.
  • Greeting card in a transparent box
    Patent number: D508260
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Inventor: Jonathan Francis Toth
  • Transparent card with an antenna and a rectangle
    Patent number: D508261
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Assignee: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Lee Allard, David Bonalle, Gail Francolini, Pam Kornfeld, Leigh Malnati, Sue Mueller, Zarita Norcross, Danielle Nulle, Steve Rank, Lisa Skilling-Belmond, Lisa Webb
  • Stackable marker
    Patent number: D508262
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Assignee: Dri Mark Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Andre Reichmann
  • Tubular device with carabiner thereon
    Patent number: D508263
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Assignee: Forever Green Holdings LLC
    Inventor: Edward Goldberg
  • Ball point pen
    Patent number: D508264
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Assignee: Jacob Ritter GmbH
    Inventor: Helmut Losel
  • Modern digital laboratory
    Patent number: D508265
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Inventor: Mitchell B. Nesenoff
  • Electric punch
    Patent number: D508266
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Assignee: Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Hirotoshi Hada
  • Housing for dispensing magazines
    Patent number: D508267
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Assignee: Homes & Land Affiliates, LLC
    Inventor: Mark D. Maddox
  • Gaming machine
    Patent number: D508268
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Assignee: WMS Gaming Inc.
    Inventors: Peter J. Hanchar, James M. Rasmussen, Norman R. Wurz, William C. Cesaroni, Robert J. Glenn, II, Jack B. Hough
  • Gaming machine cabinet
    Patent number: D508269
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Inventor: Michael Wichinsky
  • Symbol display for a gaming device
    Patent number: D508270
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventors: Steven P. McGahn, Anthony J. Baerlocher, Kimberley K. Karstens
  • Surface configuration of a vehicle, toy, and/or other replicas
    Patent number: D508271
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Assignee: Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventor: Stephan Augustin
  • Golf club head
    Patent number: D508272
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Assignee: Triple Tee Golf, Inc.
    Inventor: John P. Gillig
  • Golf putter club head
    Patent number: D508273
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Assignee: Roger Cleveland Golf Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Trent E. Garner, Christopher R. Cooper, Douglas E. Roberts, Kevin A. Wolfe
  • Wood type head for a golf club
    Patent number: D508274
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Assignee: Burrows Golf, LLC
    Inventor: Bruce D. Burrows
  • Wood type head for a golf club
    Patent number: D508275
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Assignee: Burrows Golf, LLC
    Inventor: Bruce D. Burrows
  • Portion of a golf club head for a putter
    Patent number: D508276
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Assignee: Nike, Inc.
    Inventor: Carl L. Madore
  • Gun
    Patent number: D508277
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Assignee: Taser International. Inc.
    Inventor: Milan Cerovic
  • Knife
    Patent number: D508278
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Assignee: United Cutlery Corporation
    Inventor: Gil W. Hibben
  • Fishing jig
    Patent number: D508279
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Inventor: Robert E. Huggins
  • Fishing line handling tool
    Patent number: D508280
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Inventor: Walter J. Frigon
  • Water purifying installation
    Patent number: D508281
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Assignee: Hanovia Limited
    Inventor: Jonathan McClean
  • Decorative bowl
    Patent number: D508282
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Assignee: The Swan Corporation
    Inventor: Andrew L. Alger
  • Covering for a water closet
    Patent number: D508283
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventor: Elise A. Sutopo
  • Air freshener device
    Patent number: D508284
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Inventors: Martin Butler, Richard Read, Christopher Smith
  • Ornamental vaporizer
    Patent number: D508285
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Assignee: The Dial Corporation
    Inventor: Paula Velicescu
  • Vented eave closure
    Patent number: D508286
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Inventor: Tom Francisco Castellanos
  • Ceiling fan blade iron
    Patent number: D508287
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Assignee: Minka Lighting, Inc.
    Inventor: Rolando Hidalgo
  • Ceiling fan housing
    Patent number: D508288
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Assignee: Minka Lighting, Inc.
    Inventor: Stanfield Young
  • Penis extension with harness
    Patent number: D508289
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Inventor: Ricky D. Shelton
  • Therapeutic hand
    Patent number: D508290
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Inventor: Barbara Kline Forman
  • Solid state lighting module
    Patent number: D508291
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics, N.V.
    Inventor: Ramon Janssen
  • Trailer tail light housing
    Patent number: D508292
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Inventor: Barry D. Colbert, Jr.
  • Flashlight
    Patent number: D508293
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Inventors: Ho Wai Ming, Rudolf Bayerl
  • Lighting fixture
    Patent number: D508294
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Assignee: Boyd Lighting Fixture Company
    Inventor: Todd B. Rugee
  • Cigar and lighter holder
    Patent number: D508295
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Assignee: Tadych Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: John E. Tadych, Mark J. E. Pienkos, Mark Tadych
  • Device having a non-shaving head
    Patent number: D508296
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser plc
    Inventors: Carl Dibnah, Andrew Robert McLeish, Jean Francois L'Hoste
  • Cosmetic applicator
    Patent number: D508297
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Inventors: Diane Breidenbach, Laurence Mille
  • Helmet face guard
    Patent number: D508298
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Inventors: Doug A. Bernacchi, John C. Bernacchi
  • Pet grooming tool
    Patent number: D508299
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Assignee: Munchkin, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven B. Dunn, Bryce D. Fujii, Kevin C. Clark, Charles Davis, Zoltan Pavlakovich
  • Load distributing support base
    Patent number: D508300
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Inventors: Graham O'Dell, Marisa Kristine O'Dell
  • Acer palmatum plant named ‘Fujinami Nishiki’
    Patent number: PP15910
    Abstract: A new plant variety of Acer palmatum characterized by red sectoral leaf variegation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Assignee: Hines Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Yoshimichi Hirose
  • Guzmania plant named of ‘Combi’
    Patent number: PP15911
    Abstract: A new and distinct Guzmania Plant Named ‘Combi’ particularly characterized by its solid, tenable, long lasting habit; having compact plant habit; wide leaves; superior bract production; and compound purple inflorescence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Assignee: Corn Bake B.V.
    Inventors: Elly Bak, Nicolaas D. M. Steur
  • Hydrangea plant named ‘White Robe’
    Patent number: PP15912
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) named ‘White Robe’ originated as a cutting taken from the cultivar ‘Buffie’. The cultivar ‘White Robe’ has white sepals at maturity and is distinguished from other similar cultivars of which the inventor is aware by the unique manner in which the inflorescence ages. As the mature sepals age and turn green they are highly resistant to burning and turning brown The new variety ‘White Robe’ further possesses the favorable characteristics of a compact growth habit and long lasting large inflorescences.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Assignee: Bay City Flower Company
    Inventor: Harrison Higaki
  • Solidago plant named ‘Pluton’
    Patent number: PP15913
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of cut flower Solidago plant named ‘Pluton’, characterized by its strong and erect flowering stems; symmetrical branching habit; durable foliage that resists “yellowing”; uniform and freely flowering habit; daisy-type inflorescences with bright yellow-colored ray florets; and good postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Assignee: Esmeralda Breeding B.V.
    Inventor: Aloysius A. J. Hooijman
  • Veronica plant named ‘Amethyst’
    Patent number: PP15914
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Veronica plant named ‘Amethyst’, characterized by its upright and uniform plant habit; vigorous growth habit; strong stems; relatively small leaves; freely flowering habit; and violet-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Assignee: Esmeralda Breeding B.V.
    Inventor: Aloysius A. J. Hooijman