Patents Issued in March 31, 2015
  • Dog collar
    Patent number: D725841
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Dogtra Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Min Jae So
  • Dog collar
    Patent number: D725842
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Inventor: Caroline Spencer
  • Dog leash
    Patent number: D725843
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Inventor: Jeffery A. Schott, Jr.
  • Animal leash
    Patent number: D725844
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Inventor: John D. Church
  • Pet leash
    Patent number: D725845
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Trend Right Research and Development Corporation
    Inventors: Robert Goldy, Edwin Chan
  • Sponge for the care and maintenance of animals
    Patent number: D725846
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Inventor: Lisa Lambert
  • Combined pet bed and pillow with attached blanket
    Patent number: D725847
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Inventor: Judith Lynn Coulter
  • Bark control receiver
    Patent number: D725848
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Dogtra Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Min Jae So
  • Portion of a bark control receiver
    Patent number: D725849
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Dogtra Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Min Jae So
  • Collar attachment
    Patent number: D725850
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Whistle Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Eidelman, Todd Pelman, Stephen Senatore, Gadi Amit, Inbal Etgar, Solene Bourgeois
  • Tray for dishwasher
    Patent number: D725851
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jae Moon Lee, Jae Jun Kim, Ji Young Shin
  • Hand vacuum cleaner
    Patent number: D725852
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventor: Stephen Houghton
  • Handheld vacuum cleaner
    Patent number: D725853
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventor: David Milligan
  • Electric vacuum cleaner
    Patent number: D725854
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Oak Lawn Marketing, Inc.
    Inventor: Junichi Yoshitomi
  • Upright vacuum cleaner
    Patent number: D725855
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Techtronic Floor Care Technology Limited
    Inventors: Gavin Burnham, Jake Tyler, Matthew James Ward
  • Vacuum nozzle with integrated light
    Patent number: D725856
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Emerson Electric Co.
    Inventors: Douglas Schultz, Mark Tomasiak, Jason Hill
  • Handle connector
    Patent number: D725857
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Techtronic Floor Care Technology Limited
    Inventors: Samuel William Bennett, Jennifer Kathryn Marsden, Robert Alexander Hankin
  • Building block wiper
    Patent number: D725858
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Intermed Asia Limited
    Inventor: Oliver André
  • Cleaning device
    Patent number: D725859
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Environmental Solutions International
    Inventors: Kent L. Pullen, Kenneth Arnswald
  • Nestable trash can
    Patent number: D725860
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Inventors: Patrick John Spivey, Kenneth Charles Kreafle
  • Trash can
    Patent number: D725861
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: simplehuman, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Myk Wayne Lum, Adam C. Wade
  • Housekeeping cart
    Patent number: D725862
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Inventor: Levent Tuncel
  • Forklift truck
    Patent number: D725863
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: MItsubishi Nichiyu Forklift Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Naoki Kazaoka, Hidehiko Makida, Shigeyuki Terada
  • Barrel
    Patent number: D725864
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Pet Engineering & Services S.R.L.
    Inventor: Sergio Sonzogni
  • Automated teller machine
    Patent number: D725865
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: LG CNS Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Wooyoun Cho, Kwanghun Ko, Sehoon Park, Jaesung Yeon, Sungyong Oh, Sanggu Lee, Jangwook Choi
  • Blueberry plant named ‘Last Call’
    Patent number: PP25386
    Abstract: The new blueberry plant variety ‘Last Call’ is provided. ‘Last Call’ is a commercial variety intended for both the fresh and process markets. The variety produces a large, light blue berry with exceptional flavor and firmness. ‘Last Call’ fruit ripens at the same time as the latest season commercial cultivars ‘Elliott’ and ‘Aurora’ but has a sweeter flavor that was preferred in blind taste tests. The variety has a vigorous bush that had higher yields than ‘Aurora’ in 2011-2012 in Oregon (yields were observed but not measured in 2010). The fruit of ‘Last Call’ had better firmness than ‘Elliott’ before and after storage (measured with a Firmtech 2 fruit firmness tester). ‘Last Call’ is a vigorous plant with an upright growth habit, and an estimated chilling requirement of 1000 hours based on pedigree.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Fall Creek Farm and Nursery, Inc.
    Inventors: David M. Brazelton, Adam L. Wagner
  • Apple tree named ‘Stark Gugger’
    Patent number: PP25387
    Abstract: Malus domestica Borkh ‘Stark Gugger’ variety is distinguished from the ‘Starking Delicious’ variety and other Red Delicious varieties by the a unique combination of characteristics including purple red fruits with solid flush coloration on 100% of the surface, a fruit shape that is long truncated-conical with pronounced crowning at distal end, fruit coloration that starts 10 days earlier than other Red Delicious varieties; an anticipation of fruit maturation of 5-7 days compared to other Red Delicious variety and a growth habit that is standard (not spur) 20% stronger than other Red Delicious standard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Griba Baumschulgenossenschaft Landw. Gesellschaft
    Inventor: Werner Nussbaumer
  • plant named ‘SMTOYB’
    Patent number: PP25388
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Thuja plant named ‘SMTOYB’, characterized by its relatively compact and upright plant habit; narrow pyramidal plant form; vigorous growth habit; moderate to fast growth rate; dense and bushy form; bright yellow green-colored leaves; bright yellow green coloration maintained during the winter; and good winter hardiness and wind resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Spring Meadow Nursery Inc.
    Inventor: Timothy D. Wood
  • plant named ‘HBAnavy’
    Patent number: PP25389
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘HBAnavy’, characterized by its upright and somewhat outwardly spreading plant habit; vigorous growth habit; strong and sturdy stems; freely flowering habit; and large inflorescences with numerous violet blue-colored sterile flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.
    Inventor: Niels Arts
  • plant named ‘H211907’
    Patent number: PP25390
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘H211907’, characterized by its upright and somewhat outwardly spreading plant habit; vigorous growth habit; strong and sturdy stems; freely flowering habit; and large inflorescences with numerous white-colored sterile flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.
    Inventor: Niels Arts
  • plant named ‘H211901’
    Patent number: PP25391
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘H211901’, characterized by its upright and somewhat outwardly spreading plant habit; vigorous growth habit; strong and sturdy stems; freely flowering habit; and large inflorescences with numerous pink-colored sterile flowers with red purple-colored margins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.
    Inventor: Niels Arts
  • plant named ‘H211905’
    Patent number: PP25392
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘H211905’, characterized by its upright and somewhat outwardly spreading plant habit; vigorous growth habit; strong and sturdy stems; freely flowering habit; and large inflorescences with numerous light purple-colored sterile flowers with white-colored margins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.
    Inventor: Niels Arts
  • plant named ‘HBAmari’
    Patent number: PP25393
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘HBAmari’, characterized by its upright and somewhat outwardly spreading plant habit; vigorous growth habit; strong and sturdy stems; freely flowering habit; and large inflorescences with numerous violet blue-colored sterile flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.
    Inventor: Niels Arts
  • plant named ‘RIKAV17805’
    Patent number: PP25394
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Verbena plant named ‘RIKAV17805’, characterized by its compact, outwardly spreading and mounding plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; dark green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; white-colored flowers that are held above and beyond the foliar plane; and relative tolerance to powdery mildew.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Plant 21 LLC
    Inventor: Rika Tsutsumi
  • plant named ‘RIKAV14704’
    Patent number: PP25395
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Verbena plant named ‘RIKAV14704’, characterized by its compact, outwardly spreading and mounding plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; dark green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; dark purple-colored flowers that are held above and beyond the foliar plane; and relative tolerance to powdery mildew.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Plant 21 LLC
    Inventor: Rika Tsutsumi
  • plant named ‘RIKAV18302’
    Patent number: PP25396
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Verbena plant named ‘RIKAV18302’, characterized by its compact, outwardly spreading and mounding plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; dark green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; large dark violet-colored flowers that are held above and beyond the foliar plane; and relative tolerance to powdery mildew.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Plant 21 LLC
    Inventor: Rika Tsutsumi
  • plant named ‘Emily’
    Patent number: PP25397
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Alstroemeria plant named ‘Emily’, characterized by its compact and uniformly mounding plant habit; sturdy and strong plants; vigorous growth habit; large red purple and yellow-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Wulfinghoff Alstroemeria B.V.
    Inventor: Francis Cornelius Goemans
  • orchid plant named ‘Circus’
    Patent number: PP25398
    Abstract: A new and distinct Phalaenopsis plant named ‘Circus’ particularly characterized by flowers which are white with purple spots/stripes; plants which may be propagated economically and uniformly using tissue culture; plants which produce more than one inflorescence; long and sturdy inflorescences; and relatively short, dark-green foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Floricultura
    Inventor: René Schoone
  • plant named ‘Sparkler’
    Patent number: PP25399
    Abstract: A new and distinct Hosta plant named ‘Sparkler’, characterized by stiff, heavy-substance, thick foliage with conduplicate leaf blades with variegation of white centers and dark green margins and intermediate colors feathered between margin and center. Hosta ‘Sparkler’ flowers with erect cream-colored scapes having upright facing light lavender flowers in mid-July subtended by variegated bracts on a compact plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Walters Gardens Inc
    Inventor: Hannah B. Zwagerman
  • plant named ‘Sunsurf Kitatsu’
    Patent number: PP25400
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Petunia plant named ‘Sunsurf Kitatsu’, characterized by its compact, mounding and trailing plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; long flowering period; large pale yellow green-colored flowers with darker yellow green-colored venation; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Suntory Flowers Ltd.
    Inventor: Yasuko Isobe
  • plant named ‘Moonlight Star’
    Patent number: PP25401
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Agapanthus plant named ‘Moonlight Star’, characterized by its upright and relatively compact plant habit; outwardly arching leaves; numerous star-shaped flowers with light and dark violet blue-striped flowers arranged on upright and strong scapes; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Inventors: Anthonius Phillipus Maria Rijnbeek, Kitty de Jong
  • plant named ‘USCAL09301’
    Patent number: PP25402
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Calibrachoa plant named ‘USCAL09301’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading to trailing and mounding plant habit; freely branching habit; dense and bushy appearance; early and freely flowering habit; pale golden yellow-colored flowers with dark rusty red-colored venation and eye; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Plant 21 LLC
    Inventor: Ushio Sakazaki
  • plant named ‘Allgentitwist’
    Patent number: PP25403
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Campanula plant named ‘Allgentitwist’ characterized by its broadly upright plant habit; freely basal branching habit; freely and uniformly flowering habit; campanulate-shaped flowers with violet-colored petals and white-colored sepals giving a bi-colored appearance; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Allplants Holding B.V.
    Inventor: Wilhelmus T. J. van den Hoogen
  • plant named ‘Imperial Sun’
    Patent number: PP25404
    Abstract: A new and distinct Coreopsis plant named ‘Imperial Sun’ characterized by daisy-type inflorescences that grow to 4.5 cm in diameter, inflorescences that are bright yellow, plants hardy to Zone 6, maybe lower, grass green foliage on short stems, flowering for the whole summer, a low, mounding habit, and excellent vigor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Harini Korlipara
  • plant named ‘Aurora Light Pink’
    Patent number: PP25405
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Diascia plant named ‘Aurora Light Pink’ that is characterized by compact plant habit and elongated racemose inflorescences consisting of many light pink flowers with contrasting red eyes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Inventors: Sidney James Jones, David James Jones
  • Hand bag
    Patent number: RE45437
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Chloe S.A.S.
    Inventor: Giovanni Morelli
  • Sink
    Patent number: RE45438
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Blanco GmbH + Co KG
    Inventors: Joachim Kehrer, Katherina Pafralidou
  • Microelectromechanical gyroscope with self-test function and control method
    Patent number: RE45439
    Abstract: A microelectromechanical gyroscope having a microstructure that includes a first mass and a second mass, wherein the first mass is oscillatable according to a first axis and the second mass is constrained to the first mass so as to be drawn along by the first mass according to the first axis and to oscillate according to a second axis, in response to a rotation of the microstructure, a driving device coupled to the microstructure to maintain the first mass in oscillation at the driving frequency, and a reading device that detects displacements of the second mass according to the second axis. The gyroscope is provided with a self-test actuation system coupled to the second mass for applying an electrostatic force at the driving frequency so as to move the second mass according to the second axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: STMicroelectronics S.r.l.
    Inventors: Luciano Prandi, Carlo Caminada, Ernesto Lasalandra
  • Binary exploding target, package process and product
    Patent number: RE45440
    Abstract: A binary exploding target package, a process of forming an exploding target from the contents of the binary exploding target package, and the exploding target formed therefrom. The binary exploding target package includes a first, target container and a second container. An oxidizer composition is contained within one of the containers and a catalyst composition is contained within the other container. An exploding target is formed by mixing the oxidizer and catalyst compositions, and introducing the mixture into the target container to form an exploding target just prior to using the exploding target as a target for a shooting exercise.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignees: Tannerite Sports, LLC
    Inventor: Daniel Jeremy Tanner
  • Hand crank generator
    Patent number: RE45441
    Abstract: A hand crank generator includes a crank, a gear transmission, and a generation motor generator driven by the gear transmission. The crank and the gear transmission are coupled to each other. A clutch gear is coupled between the crank and the gear transmission. The crank is manually driven to further drive the gear transmission, and the generation motor generator is driven to generate electric current through the clutch gear. When the cranking stops, the clutch gear disengages from a motor generator gear disposed on the generation motor generator. A weighted wheel continues to revolve under inertia for a while to drive the generation motor generator to keep on generating electric current, so that the purpose of saving manual efforts can be achieved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Inventor: Jen Hao Dai