Patents Issued in July 12, 2016
  • Styling organizer
    Patent number: D761491
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Spectrum Diversified Designs, LLC
    Inventors: Sheldon H. Goodman, Phaysouk Xayoiphonh
  • Styling station
    Patent number: D761492
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Spectrum Diversified Designs, LLC
    Inventors: Sheldon H. Goodman, Phaysouk Xayoiphonh
  • Pet food storage device
    Patent number: D761493
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Inventor: Darlene Lowenthal
  • Combined pet food bowl and water bowl with elevated base
    Patent number: D761494
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Inventor: Andy H. Gibbs
  • Pet collar with a detachable portion
    Patent number: D761495
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Inventor: Claudia Rose-Grant
  • Knotted rope pet toy
    Patent number: D761496
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: C.B. Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventor: Charles A. Byrne
  • Floppy owl
    Patent number: D761497
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Worldwise, Inc.
    Inventors: Sara Paculdo, Charles Floyd
  • Bag holder with handle for collecting dog excrement
    Patent number: D761498
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Inventor: Theodore M Minter
  • Electronic dog collar
    Patent number: D761499
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: i4c Innovations Inc.
    Inventors: Graham Pulliam, Jeffrey Bentzler, John Michael Couse, Emily Hartman, Stuart Karten, Amanda Landis-Hanna, Frederick Joel Mason, Jeffrey Noce, Jonathan Abarbanel, Joe Paul Tupin, Jr., Wendy L. Weinberger
  • Wash arm
    Patent number: D761500
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Mark S. Feddema, Addison E. Foster, Deborah L. Gregory, John A. Hall, Michael Kahwaji, Jonathan D. Pugh, Ameresh B. Viswanathan
  • Container for clothes washing machine
    Patent number: D761501
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Gregg P. Fitzgerald, John M. Hunnell, John W. McConnell, Stephen D. Ostdiek, Dean L. Tietz
  • Washing machine
    Patent number: D761502
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ah-Jung Joo, Jung-Eun Park
  • Washing machine
    Patent number: D761503
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hyoung-Sub Choi, Deok-Sang Yun
  • Washing machine
    Patent number: D761504
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Dae-kyun Lee
  • Floor cleaning device
    Patent number: D761505
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Techtronic Floor Care Technology Limited
    Inventors: Jake Tyler, Matthew J. Ward
  • Door for washing machine
    Patent number: D761506
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hyoung-Sub Choi, Deok-Sang Yun
  • Cleaner
    Patent number: D761507
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Felix Heck, Yu Na Oh, Ju Suek Lee, Youna Kim, Yeonyoung Nam, Jaeho Jang
  • Hand tool
    Patent number: D761508
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: SharkNinja Operating LLC
    Inventors: Zenas Lu, Brett Andler, Charlie Cai, Scott Niedzwecki, Owen Johnson
  • Cylindrical laundry hamper with outside pockets
    Patent number: D761509
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Mystic Apparel LLC
    Inventor: Samuel V. Cohen
  • Squeegee
    Patent number: D761510
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: HELEN OF TROY LIMITED
    Inventors: Joern Vicari, Mason Adam Umholtz, Lingxiu Wu, Cindy Godin
  • Combination paint cup with brush holder and roller wall
    Patent number: D761511
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Inventor: William A. Malvasio
  • Sink accessory
    Patent number: D761512
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: KOHLER CO.
    Inventors: Niels J. Eilmus, Jason R. Miller
  • Drying rack
    Patent number: D761513
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Helen of Troy Limited
    Inventors: John Traub, Charles Paradise, Reid Schlegel, Alexander Stuhler
  • In-garbage container
    Patent number: D761514
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Inventor: Saish Harbhajan
  • Dual layered coin holder
    Patent number: D761515
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Inventor: Craig M. Johnson
  • Rose plant named ‘Chewhocan’
    Patent number: PP26914
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Rose plant named ‘Chewhocan’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and mounding plant habit; glossy green-colored leaves; freely branching growth habit; freely flowering habit; clear yellow-colored flowers that resist fading; resistance to Black Spot; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Spring Meadow Nursery, Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher H. Warner
  • Pistachio rootstock tree named ‘Wonderful Pistachio Rootstock #2’
    Patent number: PP26915
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of pistachio tree characterized by producing large leaves, reddish-green new foliage, and dark green mature foliage. The new variety is useful as a rootstock for commercial nut bearing pistachio varieties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Wonderful Orchards LLC
    Inventors: Joseph MacIlvaine, Eric Mercure, John Etchamendy
  • Pistachio rootstock tree named ‘Wonderful Pistachio Rootstock #1’
    Patent number: PP26916
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of pistachio tree characterized by producing large leaves, reddish-green new foliage, and dark green mature foliage. The new variety is useful as a rootstock for commercial nut bearing pistachio varieties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Wonderful Orchards LLC
    Inventors: Joseph MacIlvaine, Eric Mercure, John Etchamendy
  • Blueberry plant named ‘C03-158’
    Patent number: PP26917
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum hybrid) plant named ‘C03-158’, characterized by its strong plant growth vigor, low chilling requirement, medium timing of fruiting, medium fruit size, firm fruit suited to handling, good fruit flavor. This combination results in higher quality fruit with a later availability than other varieties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignees: Costaexchange PTY Ltd, Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Wright, Paul Lyrene
  • Interspecific tree named ‘Malibu’
    Patent number: PP26918
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of interspecific tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Tree with vigorous, semi-spreading growth habit. 2. Tree having a heavy and regular production of fruit. 3. Fruit with an attractive orange/yellow skin color. 4. Fruit having a good balance between acid and sugar with an average Brix of 17.0°. 5. Fruit with good handling and shipping qualities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Peach tree named ‘June Honey’
    Patent number: PP26919
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree (Prunus persica). The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Tree with vigorous, upright growth. 2. Regular and productive bearer of large size fruit. 3. Fruit with a mild, sweet, sub-acid flavor and very good eating quality. 4. Fruit with good storage and shipping quality. 5. Fruit with attractive red skin color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Peach tree named ‘Souvenirs’
    Patent number: PP26920
    Abstract: Description and specification of a new and distinct peach tree cultivar named ‘Souvenirs’ which originated from a hand-pollinated cross of Ark. 708 (non-patented)בWinblo’ (non-patented) made in 2001. This new peach cultivar can be distinguished by its very firm fruit with slow-melting yellow flesh, early-mid season ripening, medium size, attractive appearance, high red skin color, excellent fruit quality, good flavor, and resistance to bacterial spot disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas
    Inventor: John Reuben Clark
  • Strawberry plant named ‘BG-4.352’
    Patent number: PP26921
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘BG-4.352’. This new strawberry plant named ‘BG-4.352’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its orange red to red fruit color, large fruit size, many seeds per berry, very early fruit production, small foliage, and heavy pubescence on the petioles and fruiting trusses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Berry Genetics, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson, Leo W. Stoeckle
  • plant named ‘SMNWFMS’
    Patent number: PP26922
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Weigela plant named ‘SMNWFMS’, characterized by its compact and low-mounding plant habit; freely branching habit; dark burgundy to almost black-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; red purple-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Spring Meadow Nursery, Inc.
    Inventor: Timothy D. Wood
  • plant named ‘Dreamnuflor3512’
    Patent number: PP26923
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Mandevilla plant named ‘Dreamnuflor3512’, characterized by its upright and somewhat vining to climbing plant habit; vigorous growth habit; early and freely flowering habit; long flowering period; dark pink-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Nuflora International Pty. Ltd.
    Inventor: Shuming Luo
  • plant named ‘Dreamnuflor3513’
    Patent number: PP26924
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Mandevilla plant named ‘Dreamnuflor3513’, characterized by its upright and somewhat vining to climbing plant habit; vigorous growth habit; early and freely flowering habit; long flowering period; bright red-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Nuflora International Pty, Ltd.
    Inventor: Shuming Luo
  • plant named ‘Dreamnuflor3110’
    Patent number: PP26925
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Mandevilla plant named ‘Dreamnuflor3110’, characterized by its upright and somewhat vining to climbing plant habit; vigorous growth habit; early and freely flowering habit; long flowering period; dark red purple-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Nuflora International Pty. Ltd.
    Inventor: Shuming Luo
  • plant named ‘David Carroll’
    Patent number: PP26926
    Abstract: A new and distinct Ilex plant named ‘David Carroll’, characterized by its compact and rounded plant habit; freely branching habit; dense and bushy growth habit; bright yellow green-colored leaves; and good garden performance and winter hardiness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Spring Meadow Nursery, Inc.
    Inventor: David Carroll
  • Lilac plant named ‘SMNSYPRZ1’
    Patent number: PP26927
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Lilac plant named ‘SMNSYPRZ1’, characterized by its upright to outwardly spreading and mounding plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; large inflorescences with moderately fragrant lavender purple-colored flowers; long flowering period and remontant flowering habit; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Spring Meadow Nursery, Inc.
    Inventor: Timothy D. Wood
  • plant named ‘Kolmavesu’
    Patent number: PP26928
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘Kolmavesu’, characterized by its upright and relatively compact plant habit; strong stems; freely flowering habit; and large upright conical inflorescences with white-colored sterile flowers that become red purple in color in mid-August in The Netherlands.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Kolster Holding B.V.
    Inventor: Peter R. Kolster
  • plant named ‘SMNHMSIGMA’
    Patent number: PP26929
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘SMNHMSIGMA’, characterized by its compact, upright, outwardly spreading and mounding plant habit; strong and sturdy stems; remontant flowering habit; dark green-colored leaves; mophead-type inflorescences with intense deep pink-colored sterile flowers that can easily be “blued” with aluminum sulfate treatments; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Spring Meadow Nursery, Inc.
    Inventor: Timothy D. Wood
  • plant named ‘SMNHMDD1’
    Patent number: PP26930
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘SMNHMDD1’, characterized by its compact, upright, outwardly spreading and mounding plant habit; strong and sturdy stems; thick dark green-colored leaves; lacecap-type inflorescences with double-type sterile flowers and numerous fertile flowers; and sterile flowers that are bright pink in color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Spring Meadow Nursery, Inc.
    Inventor: Timothy D. Wood
  • plant named ‘Inlobu1007’
    Patent number: PP26931
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Lobularia plant named ‘Inlobu1007’, characterized by its compact, outwardly spreading, mounding and semi-trailing plant habit; freely branching habit; freely and continuous flowering habit; relatively long flowering period; small violet-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: InnovaPlant Zierpflanzen GmbH + Co. KG
    Inventor: Barbara Freidl
  • plant named ‘KLEVP14490’
    Patent number: PP26932
    Abstract: A new Verbena plant particularly distinguished by a red flower color with small white eyes, large flower size and good resistance to powdery mildew, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Klemm + Sohn GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Ruijun Li
  • plant named ‘Koncaband’
    Patent number: PP26933
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Alstroemeria plant named ‘Koncaband’, characterized by its compact and mounding plant habit; sturdy and strong plants; vigorous growth habit and rapid growth rate; freely branching habit; numerous red-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Konst Breeding B.V.
    Inventor: Johannes Wilhelmus Maria Konst
  • orchid plant named ‘PHALDESXEN’
    Patent number: PP26934
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Phalaenopsis plant named ‘PHALDESXEN’, particularly characterized by purple-lilac spotted flowers that are a little bit striped, 2 peduncles, inflorescence that is long and moderate, oblong shaped leaves, and propagated by tissue culture is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: ANTHURA B.V.
    Inventor: Martinus Nicolaas Gerardus Van Swieten
  • plant named ‘Fidahgeorgia’
    Patent number: PP26935
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Dahlia plant named ‘Fidahgeorgia’, characterized by its relatively compact, upright, somewhat outwardly spreading and mounding plant habit; early and freely flowering habit; large inflorescences with light pink and yellow bi-colored ray florets; and good postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Fides B.V.
    Inventor: Johanna G. H. van Haaster
  • plant named ‘Fidahhypredvelvet’
    Patent number: PP26936
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Dahlia plant named ‘Fidahhypredvelvet’, characterized by its upright, somewhat outwardly spreading and mounding plant habit; early and freely flowering habit; large inflorescences with dark red-colored ray florets; and good postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Fides B.V.
    Inventor: Johanna G. H. van Haaster
  • plant named ‘Fidahhypteqsunrise’
    Patent number: PP26937
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Dahlia plant named ‘Fidahhypteqsunrise’, characterized by its relatively compact, upright, somewhat outwardly spreading and mounding plant habit; early and freely flowering habit; large inflorescences with yellow and red bi-colored ray florets; and good postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Fides B.V.
    Inventor: Johanna G. H. van Haaster
  • plant named ‘HDNe33’
    Patent number: PP26938
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Dahlia plant named ‘HDNe33’, characterized by its compact, mounding and dense plant habit; serrated dark-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; daisy-type inflorescence form; large inflorescences with salmon orange-colored ray florets that are bright yellow in color towards the base; and good postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Verwer Dahlias B.V.
    Inventor: Aad W. M. Verwer