Patents Issued in March 29, 2016
  • Hearing protector
    Patent number: D752816
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Douglas D. Fletcher, Brenda M. Bonney, Lindsay J. Adams, Nicolas A. Echeverri, Oscar M. Hemberg, Eric O. Hemberg
  • Glove
    Patent number: D752817
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Paul Lishnevsky, Emily Somers, Thomas Silkaitis
  • Oven glove
    Patent number: D752818
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Inventor: Ann Lai
  • Protective barrier element
    Patent number: D752819
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Inventor: Robert Magri
  • Helmet cover
    Patent number: D752820
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: RockiNoggins, LLC
    Inventor: Elissa Skerbinc-Heller
  • Football helmet
    Patent number: D752821
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: Riddell, Inc.
    Inventor: Vittorio Bologna
  • Football helmet
    Patent number: D752822
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: Riddell, Inc.
    Inventor: Vittorio Bologna
  • Football helmet
    Patent number: D752823
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: Ridell, Inc.
    Inventor: Vittorio Bologna
  • Helmet padding system
    Patent number: D752824
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: MATSCITECHNO LICENSING COMPANY
    Inventors: Robert A. Vito, Michael Foerster
  • Bird feeder
    Patent number: D752825
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: Bambeco, Inc.
    Inventor: Susan M. Aplin
  • Animal water bowl
    Patent number: D752826
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: Heyrex Limited
    Inventor: John Gibbons
  • Ultraviolet light based article cleaning apparatus
    Patent number: D752827
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Inventor: Jose Benjamin Colayco
  • Cutlery basket
    Patent number: D752828
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: BSH Home Appliances Corporation
    Inventors: Lindsay Roberson, Jeff Vogus
  • Dishwasher and/or component(s) thereof
    Patent number: D752829
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: BSH Home Appliances Corporation
    Inventors: Lindsay Roberson, Thomas Ott
  • Washing machine
    Patent number: D752830
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hyoung-sub Choi, Jung-Hoon Hwang, Ki-Sang Yoon, Jae-Won Choi, Tae-Hyoung Cho
  • Cleaner
    Patent number: D752831
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kyung-Tae Kim, Sara Petrucci, Chris Bangle
  • Home appliance
    Patent number: D752832
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Deok-Sang Yun, Yeon-Young Nam, Dong-Won Chun
  • Golf club cleaning apparatus
    Patent number: D752833
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Inventor: Jose Espin
  • Powered cart
    Patent number: D752834
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: Granite Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven J. Wyse, Brent A. Johnston
  • Powered wheelbarrow
    Patent number: D752835
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: Granite Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven J. Wyse, Brent A. Johnston
  • Powered wagon with hopper
    Patent number: D752836
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: Granite Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven J. Wyse, Brent A. Johnston
  • Powered wheelbarrow with articulating chassis
    Patent number: D752837
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: Granite Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven J. Wyse, Brent A. Johnston
  • Tank handling apparatus for use lifting, supporting and manipulating cylindrical tanks
    Patent number: D752838
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Inventor: Michael P. Ziaylek
  • Mini-keg growler neck without cap
    Patent number: D752839
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: Deep Wood Brew Products, LLC
    Inventor: Kevin Lehman
  • Wine container
    Patent number: D752840
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: FLEXTANK, INC.
    Inventor: John Smeaton
  • Shrub rose plant named ‘Chewnicebell’
    Patent number: PP26532
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Rose plant named ‘Chewnicebell’, characterized by its upright, somewhat outwardly spreading and mounding plant habit; glossy green-colored leaves; freely branching growth habit; freely flowering habit; large light pink and yellow-colored flowers; resistance to Black Spot; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: Spring Meadow Nursery Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher H. Warner
  • Ground cover rose plant named ‘Poultc018’
    Patent number: PP26533
    Abstract: A new garden rose plant of the Ground Cover class which has abundant, red 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: June 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: POULSEN ROSER A/S
    Inventor: Mogens Nyegaard Olesen
  • Miniature rose plant named ‘Poulty017’
    Patent number: PP26534
    Abstract: A new miniature rose plant that has abundant, deep pink flowers and attractive foliage. The variety successfully propagates from softwood cuttings and is suitable for year-round production in commercial glasshouses. This new and distinct variety has shown to be uniform and stable in the resulting generations from asexual propagation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: POULSEN ROSER A/S
    Inventor: Mogens Nyegaard Olesen
  • Rose plant named ‘ESM R177’
    Patent number: PP26535
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Rose plant named ‘ESM R177’, characterized by its upright, long and strong flowering stems; vigorous growth habit and high productivity; brown-colored flowering stems; dark green-colored leaves; large flower buds; large light pink-colored flowers that are typically grown as single-stem types; and excellent postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: Esmeralda Breeding B.V.
    Inventor: Aloysius A. J. Hooijman
  • Compact floribunda rose plant named ‘Poulpal056’
    Patent number: PP26536
    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: June 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: Poulsen Roser A/S
    Inventor: Mogens Nyegaard Olesen
  • Blueberry plant named ‘DrisBlueEleven’
    Patent number: PP26537
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant named ‘DrisBlueEleven’ particularly distinguished by having a late harvest season, strong cane renewal and small, firm berries, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: DRISCOLL STRAWBERRY ASSOCIATES, INC.
    Inventors: Brian K. Caster, Arlen Draper, Jennifer K. Izzo
  • Apple tree named ‘HS RED’
    Patent number: PP26538
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of apple tree is described, and which is characterized as to novelty by producing an attractively colored apple, which is mature for harvesting and shipment on October 2 through October 5, under the ecological conditions prevailing in Chelan County, Wash.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Inventor: Harold E. Schell
  • Interspecific hybrid flowering pear ‘NCPX1’
    Patent number: PP26539
    Abstract: ‘NCPX1’ is a new cultivar of hybrid flowering pear with a narrow fastigiated habit, red to purple flower buds opening with white flower petals and a high level of resistance to fire blight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: North Carolina State University
    Inventor: Thomas G. Ranney
  • Nectarine tree ‘Burnecttwentynine’
    Patent number: PP26540
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, and which is denominated varietally as ‘Burnecttwentynine’, is described, and which further produces an attractively colored yellow-fleshed, non-melting, clingstone nectarine, which is mature for harvesting and shipment approximately June 7 to June 15 under ecological conditions prevailing in the San Joaquin Valley of central California.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: THE BURCHELL NURSERY, INC.
    Inventors: John K. Slaughter, Timothy J. Gerdts
  • Grapevine ‘IFG Twenty-one’
    Patent number: PP26541
    Abstract: This invention is a new and distinct grapevine variety denominated ‘IFG Twenty-one’. The new grapevine is characterized by producing small naturally seedless red berries having an elliptic shape with a unique combination of muscat and labrusca flavor. The strong fruity flavor is reminiscent of strawberries. Fruits normally ripen very early season about early to mid-July near Delano Calif. Fruits are fairly low in acidity, with medium dense, firm texture. Berries color readily even in hot climatic conditions and produce completely colored bright red berries.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL FRUIT GENETICS, LLC
    Inventor: David Cain
  • Interspecific hybrid dogwood named ‘NCCH1’
    Patent number: PP26542
    Abstract: ‘NCCH1’ is a new cultivar of hybrid dogwood with a compact, rounded habit, semi-evergreen foliage with maroon fall and winter foliage color, and 4-11 pink to red/purple floral bracts per inflorescence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: North Carolina State University
    Inventor: Thomas G. Ranney
  • plant named ‘SMCOSS’
    Patent number: PP26543
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Cephalanthus plant named ‘SMCOSS’, characterized by its compact, upright and mounded plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; dense and bushy habit; glossy green-colored leaves that develop anthocyanin in the spring and autumn; spherical head-type inflorescences with numerous white-colored flowers; red-colored fruits; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: Spring Meadow Nursery Inc.
    Inventor: Timothy D. Wood
  • plant named ‘WALPINRUF’
    Patent number: PP26544
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Rhododendron plant named ‘WALPINRUF’ which is characterized by a compact mounding habit, glossy evergreen foliage, large double flowers in a warm pink color, which are produced from spring until early summer, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Inventor: David Tristram
  • plant named ‘WALSANBARB’
    Patent number: PP26545
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Rhododendron plant named ‘WALSANBARB’ which is characterized by compact mounding habit, glossy evergreen foliage, large single flowers in a light shell-pink color with light speckling which are produced from late spring through early summer, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Inventor: David Tristram
  • Barberry plant named ‘O'Byrne’
    Patent number: PP26546
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Barberry plant named ‘O'Byrne’, characterized by its upright, outwardly arching and mounding plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; leaves that are dark red to orange red in color with narrow bright yellow green-colored margins; good garden performance; and resistance to Wheat Rust.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: Spring Meadow Nursery Inc.
    Inventor: Ernest O'Byrne
  • plant named ‘Pink Micro Chip’
    Patent number: PP26547
    Abstract: Buddleja ‘Pink Micro Chip’ is a new and distinct variety of butterfly bush that has the following unique combination of desirable features that are outstanding in a new variety. ‘Pink Micro Chip’ has low vigor resulting in very dwarf stature. ‘Pink Micro Chip’ is asexually propagated using softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings. ‘Pink Micro Chip’ demonstrates a dense, spreading growth habit. ‘Pink Micro Chip’ is lacking male flower parts (anthers), resulting in male (pollen) sterility. ‘Pink Micro Chip’ produces female structures that are essentially sterile, resulting in lack of seed formation. ‘Pink Micro Chip’ has red-purple flower color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: North Carolina State University
    Inventor: Dennis James Werner
  • Lilac plant named ‘SMSXPM’
    Patent number: PP26548
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Lilac plant named ‘SMSXPM’, characterized by its compact, upright to outwardly spreading and low mounding plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; dark pink-colored flower buds; large inflorescences with strongly fragrant intense light pink-colored flowers; long flowering period and remontant flowering habit; and good cold hardiness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: Spring Meadow Nursery Inc.
    Inventor: Timothy D. Wood
  • Lilac plant name ‘SMSJBP7’
    Patent number: PP26549
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Lilac plant named ‘SMSJBP7’, characterized by its upright and somewhat outwardly spreading plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; dark purple-colored flower buds; large inflorescences with fragrant dark lavender purple-colored flowers; long flowering period and remontant flowering habit; and good cold hardiness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: Spring Meadow Nursery, Inc
    Inventor: Timothy D. Wood
  • plant named ‘Vista2’
    Patent number: PP26550
    Abstract: A new and distinct Bougainvillea cultivar named ‘Vista2’ is disclosed, characterized by orange bracts. Plants are very compact. The new variety is a Bougainvillea, typically produced as an ornamental plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Inventor: Jerome O'Neill
  • Althea plant named ‘DS04PS’
    Patent number: PP26551
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Althea plant named ‘DS04PS’, characterized by its upright, somewhat outwardly spreading and uniformly mounded plant habit; freely branching habit, dense and bushy plant form; dark green-colored leaves; early, uniform and freely flowering habit; long flowering period; large double-type ruffled pink-colored flowers with red purple-colored stripes and bases; and good container and garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: Greenleaf Nursery Company
    Inventor: Don Odom Shadow
  • plant named ‘Balsolalime’
    Patent number: PP26552
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of an ornamental Ipomoea plant named ‘Balsolalime’, characterized by lime-green colored foliage, and moderately vigorous, moderately-compact, mounded to trailing growth habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: Ball Horticultural Company
    Inventor: Benjamin K. Winslow
  • plant named ‘Crystal Blue’
    Patent number: PP26553
    Abstract: A new and distinct form of Lithodora plant characterized by large sky blue flowers, a compact, spreading, low mounding habit, excellent dense branching with flower clusters at the end of every branch, dark green leaves, excellent vigor, and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventors: Harini Korlipara, John C. Pavlich
  • plant named ‘Takforoiv’
    Patent number: PP26554
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Digitalis plant named ‘Takforoiv’, characterized by its rose and cream colored flowers, dark green-colored foliage, and moderately vigorous, columnar-upright growth habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: Takii Europe B.V.
    Inventor: Maarten van der Sar
  • plant named ‘Zanmubrilpin’
    Patent number: PP26555
    Abstract: A Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Zanmubrilpin’ characterized by its medium sized blooms with pink ray florets and prolific branching; natural season flowering date October 1-4 (week 40); blooming for a period of 4 weeks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: Chrysanthemum Breeders Association Research B.V.
    Inventor: Henricus Cornelius Maria Jacobs
  • plant named ‘Zanmuperfecor’
    Patent number: PP26556
    Abstract: A Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Zanmuperfecor’ characterized by its medium sized blooms with bronze ray florets and a dark center, and prolific branching; natural season flowering date September 9-14 (week 37); blooming for a period of 5 weeks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: Chrysanthemum Breeders Association Research B.V.
    Inventor: Henricus Cornelius Maria Jacobs