Patents Issued in February 2, 2016
  • Hard hat
    Patent number: D748866
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: Radians, Inc.
    Inventor: Mike S. Tutor
  • Helmet
    Patent number: D748867
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: ZEDEL
    Inventor: Paul Petzl
  • Porthole aquarium stand
    Patent number: D748868
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Inventor: Patrick F. Kilroy
  • Aquarium covering
    Patent number: D748869
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Inventors: Richard Rutherford, Judy Rutherford
  • Retractable leash
    Patent number: D748870
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Inventor: Carolyn O'Brien
  • Ball-shaped chew toy
    Patent number: D748871
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: Rose America Corporation
    Inventor: Keith Setser
  • Digital ultrasonic cleaner
    Patent number: D748872
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Inventor: Xingyuan Yao
  • Dishwasher silverware basket
    Patent number: D748873
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Kevin B. Ayers, Mark W. Baldwin, Todd M. Baranek, Harry W. Dickson, Brian L. Greenhaw, Kenneth R. Hill, Nathan W. Kryglowski, Jonathan D. Pugh
  • Dishwasher handle and frame with control panel
    Patent number: D748874
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: BSH Home Appliances Corporation
    Inventors: Lindsay Roberson, Thomas Ott
  • Lighted dishwasher door
    Patent number: D748875
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: BSH Home Applicances Corporation
    Inventors: Lindsay Roberson, Michael Georg Rosenbauer, Metin Tastan, Ralf Winkler
  • Blower
    Patent number: D748876
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: Sear Brands, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Ross Carl, Nicholas Dane Suchoza
  • Blower
    Patent number: D748877
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: BLACK & DECKER INC.
    Inventors: James C. Tirone, Joseph B. Cooper
  • Robot
    Patent number: D748878
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: iRobot Corporation
    Inventors: Michael J. Dooley, Nikolai Romanov
  • Cleaning pad
    Patent number: D748879
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: Kärcher North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel C. Venard, Robin Hein, Julie Rochelle
  • Mop bucket
    Patent number: D748880
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: Telebrands Corp.
    Inventor: Lou Lentine
  • Combined adaptable storage and transport cart with bumper feature
    Patent number: D748881
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Inventors: Gary V. Abel, Robert M. Giberson
  • Combined adaptable storage and transport cart with suspended shelving
    Patent number: D748882
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Inventors: Gary V. Abel, Robert M. Giberson
  • Wheeled hose cart
    Patent number: D748883
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Gary M. Fischer, Jr., Michael Thuma, Torrence Anderson, Michael R. Vogler
  • Liner for a grocery cart
    Patent number: D748884
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: 4 TENS, LLC
    Inventors: Terry L. Evans, Nancy L. Weddle Evans, George E. Kuykendall, Sandra K. Kuykendall
  • Base portion of a conveyor belt scraper blade
    Patent number: D748885
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: Martin Engineering Company
    Inventors: Edwin H. Peterson, Paul B. Harrison
  • Pallet insert
    Patent number: D748886
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Inventor: Ronald Grubbs, Jr.
  • Loading rack
    Patent number: D748887
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Inventor: Richard Macklin
  • Multispace parking pay station
    Patent number: D748888
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: IPS GROUP INC.
    Inventors: David William King, Murray David Kirby Hunter, David Andrew Jones, Choor Hong Tan
  • Push button lockbox
    Patent number: D748889
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Inventors: Kwan Yuen Ng, Sarah Ng, Tsz Yueng Chan, Caron Ng
  • Safe in the form of a brick
    Patent number: D748890
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Inventor: Christopher T Castelluccio
  • shrub named ‘AUSpluto’
    Patent number: PP26363
    Abstract: A variety of rose plant of the shrub class, named ‘AUSpluto’. The ‘AUSpluto’ is a variety of rose having very large flowers with a distinct two-tone coloration having rich yellow centers and pink outer petals with a fruity fragrance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: DAVID AUSTIN ROSES LTD
    Inventor: David J. C. Austin
  • plant named ‘GRAppl’
    Patent number: PP26364
    Abstract: A new and distinct floribunda type Rosa hybrid named ‘GRAppl’ is disclosed, characterized by complete resistance to Diplocarpon rosae and strong tolerance for powdery mildew. Plants produce dark red-purple flowers with a strong fragrance and are typically dense and twiggy, reaching a height of between 1 to 1.2 meters. The new cultivar is a Rosa typically suited for ornamental container and landscape use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Inventors: John Gray, Sylvia E. Gray
  • Shrub rose plant named ‘AUSlevity’
    Patent number: PP26365
    Abstract: A variety of rose plant of the shrub class, named ‘AUSlevity’. The ‘AUSlevity’ is a variety of rose suitable for cut-flower production with large blooms containing frilly petals of rich buttery yellow paling to cream towards the edge, and demonstrating a strong, fragrance with hints of honey, lilac and almond.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: DAVID AUSTIN ROSES LTD
    Inventor: David J. C. Austin
  • Floribunda rose plant named ‘KORfloci54’
    Patent number: PP26366
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of rose with long lasting, novel salmon orange flowers, and attractive foliage with excellent disease resistance. It exhibits compact growth with abundant flowers. The new variety propagates well from cuttings and by grafting. This new and distinct variety has shown to be uniform and stable in the resulting generations from asexual propagation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: W. Kordes' Söhne Rosenschulen GmbH & Co KG
    Inventor: Tim-Hermann Kordes
  • Nectarine tree named ‘Amoore Sweet’
    Patent number: PP26367
    Abstract: Description and specification of a new and distinct nectarine tree cultivar named ‘Amoore Sweet’ which originated from a hand-pollinated cross of Ark. 699N×Ark. 663CN made in 2001. This new nectarine cultivar can be distinguished by its very firm, non-melting yellow flesh, early-mid season ripening, medium-sized fruits, excellent fruit quality with distinct low-acid nectarine flavor, and resistance to bacterial spot disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas
    Inventor: John Reuben Clark
  • Blackberry plant named ‘Camila’
    Patent number: PP26368
    Abstract: A new and distinct primocane-fruiting cultivar of Blackberry plant named ‘Camila’ as described and illustrated herein. Distinctive characteristics of ‘Camila’ include its earliness, thornless stems, large sized fruit and sweetness without bitter aftertaste.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: Hortifrut S.A.
    Inventors: Maria Pilar Banados Ortiz, Alejandra Andrea Salgado Rojas, John Reuben Clark
  • Red raspberry plant named ‘Cascade Harvest’
    Patent number: PP26369
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of red raspberry plant (Rubus idaeus L.) named ‘Cascade Harvest’ adapted to the raspberry production area of the Pacific Northwest. ‘Cascade Harvest’ is primarily characterized by suitability for machine harvestability, tolerance to root rot, resistance to raspberry bushy dwarf virus and large, conical fruit that is longer than it is broad.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: Washington State University
    Inventor: Patrick Peder Moore
  • Grape plant named ‘ARRAEIGHTEEN’
    Patent number: PP26370
    Abstract: A new distinct variety of grapevine named ‘ARRAEIGHTEEN’ abundantly forms attractive large berries having deep blue/black skin coloration in medium clusters. The fruit displays a naturally sweet flavor and is juicy and meaty in texture. The fruit commonly is ready for harvesting during July in San Joaquin Valley of Central California, U.S.A, and displays good eating qualities as a table grape. The fruit firmness renders the fruit well amenable for handling, shipping, and storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: Agricultural Research and Development Limited Liability Company
    Inventors: Sal Giumarra, Shachar Karniel
  • Grape plant named ‘ARRATWENTYNINE’
    Patent number: PP26371
    Abstract: A new distinct variety of grapevine named ‘ARRATWENTYNINE’ abundantly forms attractive large firm and meaty seedless berries with a red skin coloration; in medium-large clusters which display a sweet apple flavor. The fruit commonly is ready for harvesting during June in San Joaquin Valley of Central California, U.S.A, and displays good eating qualities as a table grape. The fruit firmness renders the fruit well amenable for handling, shipping, and storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: Agricultural Research and Development Limited Liability Company
    Inventors: Sal Giumarra, Shachar Karniel
  • Grape plant named ‘ARRATWENTYFIVE’
    Patent number: PP26372
    Abstract: A new distinct variety of grapevine named ‘ARRATWENTYFIVE’ abundantly forms attractive medium firm and meaty seedless berries with a yellow/green skin coloration; in medium-to-large clusters which display a sweet Muscat flavor. The fruit commonly is ready for harvesting during October in San Joaquin Valley of Central California, U.S.A, and displays good eating qualities as a table grape. The fruit firmness renders the fruit well amenable for handling, shipping, and storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: Agriculture Research and Development Limited Liability Company
    Inventors: Sal Giumarra, Shachar Karniel
  • plant named ‘BLUE GLOSS’
    Patent number: PP26373
    Abstract: A new and distinct Clematis hybrid named ‘BLUE GLOSS’ is disclosed, characterized by a distinctive silvery violet-blue flowers, and dense, shrubby plant form. Plant habit is well suited for container plantings. Semi-double flowers in Spring (May/June), single flowers August/September. The new cultivar is a Clematis typically suited for ornamental container and landscape use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Inventor: Kjell Bolinder
  • plant named ‘SHIMRV24’
    Patent number: PP26374
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hibiscus plant named ‘SHIMRV24’, characterized by its relatively compact and upright to outwardly spreading plant habit; vigorous growth habit; glossy dark green-colored leaves; flowers with purple-colored petals and dark red purple-colored centers and venation; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: Spring Meadow Nursery Inc.
    Inventor: Kyung Ku Shim
  • plant named ‘VEAZ0018’
    Patent number: PP26375
    Abstract: A new Verbena plant named ‘VEAZ0018’ particularly distinguished by the large, light purple and white, bi-colored inflorescences, dark green foliage, only moderately incised leaves, and an outwardly spreading and trailing plant habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: Syngenta Participations AG
    Inventor: Kathryn Verlinden
  • plant named ‘Duewicpur’
    Patent number: PP26376
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Verbena plant named ‘Duewicpur’, characterized by its compact, semi-upright and mounding plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; and large red purple and white bi-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: Dümmen Group B.V.
    Inventor: Tobias Dummen
  • plant named ‘Duempdar14’
    Patent number: PP26377
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Verbena plant named ‘Duempdar14’, characterized by its compact, semi-upright and mounding plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; and large dark red-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: Dümmen Group B.V.
    Inventor: Tobias Dummen
  • plant named ‘Duempfre14’
    Patent number: PP26378
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Verbena plant named ‘Duempfre14’, characterized by its compact, semi-upright and mounding plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; and large bright red-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: Dümmen Group B.V.
    Inventor: Tobias Dummen
  • plant named ‘Duempflapus’
    Patent number: PP26379
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Verbena plant named ‘Duempflapus’, characterized by its compact, semi-upright and mounding plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; and large purple-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: Dümmen Group B.V.
    Inventor: Tobias Dummen
  • plant named ‘Duempflache’
    Patent number: PP26380
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Verbena plant named ‘Duempflache’, characterized by its compact, semi-upright and mounding plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; and large cherry red-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: Dümmen Group B.V.
    Inventor: Tobias Dummen
  • plant named ‘Duempviobu’
    Patent number: PP26381
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Verbena plant named ‘Duempviobu’, characterized by its compact, semi-upright and mounding plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; and large dark purple-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: Dümmen Group B.V.
    Inventor: Tobias Dummen
  • plant named ‘Teshunte’
    Patent number: PP26382
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Alstroemeria plant named ‘Teshunte’, characterized by its broadly upright plant habit; medium to long flowering stems; sturdy and strong plants; moderately vigorous growth habit; numerous red orange and yellow-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: VOF Hortipartners
    Inventor: Marius Tas
  • plant named ‘Halo Lemon Frost’
    Patent number: PP26383
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Viola plant named ‘Halo Lemon Frost’, characterized by its bright yellow and cream colored flowers with medium violet-blue margins, medium green-colored foliage, and vigorous, mounded-spreading growth habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: Ball Horticultural Company
    Inventor: Troy Thorup
  • plant named ‘Desert Diamond’
    Patent number: PP26384
    Abstract: A new and unique Agave plant named ‘Desert Diamond’ characterized by compact rounded plant habit and variegated leaves with white margins and gray-green centers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: Walters Gardens, Inc.
    Inventor: Hans A. Hansen
  • plant named ‘ECRAQ03-0’
    Patent number: PP26385
    Abstract: A new and distinct Echeveria cultivar named ‘ECRAQ03-0’ is disclosed, characterized by a non-branching rosulate plant form, long pink scape, unique leaf margin coloration and tight leaf edge undulations. Additionally, leaf color varies with temperature. The new variety is an Echeveria, normally produced as an ornamental garden or container plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Inventor: John David Oates
  • plant named ‘SEASTAR’
    Patent number: PP26386
    Abstract: A new and distinct Haworthia cultivar named ‘SEASTAR’ is disclosed, characterized by medium sized, compact plants, with a more open center, and strong heat and drought resistance. Foliage is strong and consistently green with abundant white spots. The new variety is an Haworthia, typically produced as an ornamental plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Inventor: Christine Brandsma
  • grass named ‘NCMS1’
    Patent number: PP26387
    Abstract: ‘NCMS1’ is a new Miscanthus sinensis plant particularly distinguished by its triploid cytotype, low female fertility, and attractive form with showy inflorescences. ‘NCMS1’ provides an attractive and highly infertile alternative to diploid cultivars where reseeding and naturalization is a concern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: North Carolina State University
    Inventors: Thomas G. Ranney, Darren H. Touchell