Patents Issued in December 25, 2007
  • Shallow recessed lighting fixture with an integral transformer and self-contained clips used in a remodeling application
    Patent number: D558377
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Inventor: Hamid Rashidi
  • Shallow recessed lighting fixture with an integral transformer to be used in a remodeling application
    Patent number: D558378
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Inventor: Hamid Rashidi
  • Pendant lamp
    Patent number: D558379
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Assignee: FLOS S.p.A.
    Inventor: Antonio Citterio
  • Pendant lamp
    Patent number: D558380
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Assignee: FLOS S.p.A.
    Inventor: Philippe Starck
  • Luminaire
    Patent number: D558381
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group, LLC
    Inventors: Karl Horn, James N. Neeld, Paul J. Shapiro, Richard Meyer
  • Light fixture
    Patent number: D558382
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Assignee: Zumtobel Staff GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Luciano Cesaro
  • Pivot light
    Patent number: D558383
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Assignee: Brasstech, Inc.
    Inventors: Marc Bickler, Victor Hoernig, Geraint Krumpe
  • Pendant light
    Patent number: D558384
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Assignee: Brasstech, Inc.
    Inventors: Marc Bickler, Victor Hoernig, Geraint Krumpe
  • Pendant light
    Patent number: D558385
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Assignee: Brasstech, Inc.
    Inventors: Marc Bickler, Victor Hoernig, Geraint Krumpe
  • Dome light
    Patent number: D558386
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Assignee: Brasstech, Inc.
    Inventors: Marc Bickler, Victor Hoernig, Geraint Krumpe
  • Electric light
    Patent number: D558387
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Inventor: Carl R. VanderSchuit
  • Ceiling light fixture
    Patent number: D558388
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Inventor: Patrick H. Ward
  • Hanging lamp support
    Patent number: D558389
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Assignee: Hubbardton Forge
    Inventor: George Chandler
  • Trim for a light fixture
    Patent number: D558390
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Assignee: Schonbek Worldwide Lighting, Inc.
    Inventors: Cyrus Myers, Jr., Andrew Schonbek, Andrew Schuyler, Timothy Patnode
  • Bullet shell lighter
    Patent number: D558391
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Inventor: Rong Lin
  • Combined cigar and cigar accessory carrying case
    Patent number: D558392
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Assignee: Xikar, Inc.
    Inventors: Kurt Van Keppel, Scott Almsberger
  • Liquid and lotion applicator
    Patent number: D558393
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Inventor: Joseph G. Angeletta
  • Surgical site marking apparatus
    Patent number: D558394
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Assignee: OP-marks, Inc.
    Inventor: Stephen Bruce Lober
  • Hair curling iron
    Patent number: D558395
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Assignee: Bayari Holdings S.A.
    Inventor: Carlos José Ceva
  • Hair removal device
    Patent number: D558396
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Assignee: Helen of Troy Limited
    Inventors: Diana B. Sierra, Adriana Kliegman
  • Electric depilator
    Patent number: D558397
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Assignee: Matsushita Electric Works, Ltd.
    Inventors: Mayumi Seki, Keiko Ohta
  • Razor
    Patent number: D558398
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Assignee: Dorco Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Sang Kuk Park
  • Electric shaver
    Patent number: D558399
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Assignee: Matsushita Electric Works, Ltd.
    Inventors: Mayumi Seki, Keiko Ohta
  • Trimmer comb
    Patent number: D558400
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Assignee: Eveready Battery Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Gregg A. Micinilio
  • Flip-top dental floss dispenser cap
    Patent number: D558401
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Assignee: SmithKline Beecham Corporation
    Inventors: Frederick B. Hadtke, Lawrence M. Whalen, Jr., Michael J. Larocca
  • Harness
    Patent number: D558402
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Assignee: Zedel
    Inventor: Paul Petzl
  • Mask
    Patent number: D558403
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Inventor: Chi Keung Lee
  • Reusable cuff barrier
    Patent number: D558404
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Assignee: Paadz Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Don Van Trojen
  • Single finger golf glove
    Patent number: D558405
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Inventor: Mark D. Madison
  • Pet carrier
    Patent number: D558406
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Inventor: Lise King
  • Dog shoe
    Patent number: D558407
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Inventor: Elizabeth J. Krottinger
  • Pet step riser
    Patent number: D558408
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Inventor: Ajit Khubani
  • Dishwasher door
    Patent number: D558409
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Assignee: Electrolux Home Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Roberto Pezzetta, Robert H. Martin, Kent Allen Stephen Crookshanks, Victor Cascianelli
  • Wet and dry vacuum cleaner appliance
    Patent number: D558410
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Assignee: Emerson Electric Co.
    Inventors: Jason Hill, Kiyo Hoshino, Robert Hollis, Michael Topham
  • Upright vacuum cleaner
    Patent number: D558411
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Inventor: Young-Jong Joo
  • Vacuum cleaner lower handle portion
    Patent number: D558412
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Assignee: Bissell Homecare, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas J. Medema, Bryce G. Rutter, Marc W. Hunter, Jeffery F. Feng, David D. Kusch, Melvin Joshua Leedle
  • Vacuum cleaner handle portion
    Patent number: D558413
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Assignee: Bissell Homecare, Inc.
    Inventors: Adam G. Carr, Mitchell E. Auerbach, Douglas J. Medema
  • Single bucket washer unit
    Patent number: D558414
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Assignee: DCI Marketing, Inc.
    Inventor: Gary M. Richter
  • Scrubber mitt
    Patent number: D558415
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Assignee: Franco Manufacturing Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Franco
  • Interior vehicle window cleaner
    Patent number: D558416
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Inventor: Jeffrey A. Kenny
  • Soap dispenser
    Patent number: D558417
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Assignee: The Libman Company
    Inventors: Robert J. Libman, Enzo Berti, Marco Bizzotto
  • Cleaning apparatus for an aquarium
    Patent number: D558418
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Inventor: Uwe Krauss
  • Combined pail, lid and handle assembly
    Patent number: D558419
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Inventor: Daniel Zychlinski
  • Gravity feed paint tray system
    Patent number: D558420
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Inventor: Donald Lee Shea
  • Recycle bin
    Patent number: D558421
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Inventor: O. Ernest DesLaurier
  • Dairy recycling bin
    Patent number: D558422
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Inventor: Scott R. Gardner
  • Golf cart
    Patent number: D558423
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Assignee: Komperdell Sportartikal Gesellschaft m.b.H.
    Inventor: Thomas Roiser
  • Head guard for working vehicles
    Patent number: D558424
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Toyota Jidoshokki
    Inventor: Tomomichi Miura
  • Bank equipment
    Patent number: D558425
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Assignee: Itautec S.A. - Grupo Itautec
    Inventor: Edson Danta Dias
  • Strawberry variety named ‘Wendy’
    Patent number: PP18340
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry (Fragaria xananassa) named ‘Wendy’. The invention is an early season, short-day variety similar to ‘Evangeline’. ‘Wendy’ is distinguished from ‘Evangeline’ by its flower characteristics, calyx characteristics, fruit size, fruit shape, and insertion of the achenes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Assignee: Her majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, as Represented by the Minister of Argriculture and Agri-Food
    Inventor: Andrew Jamieson