Patents Issued in December 6, 2016
  • Sleeping basket for a domestic animal
    Patent number: D773749
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: KETER PLASTIC LTD.
    Inventors: Reut Itzhak-Sigron, Zvi Zak
  • Pet play pad
    Patent number: D773750
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Inventor: Brenda Marie Tucker Wilhelm
  • Dishwasher rack
    Patent number: D773751
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: Electrolux Appliances Aktiebolag
    Inventors: Rickard Hederstierna, Pontus Kåberg, Adam Szczepanowski, Daniel Mesa
  • Pedestal for wine glass
    Patent number: D773752
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Seung-Wook Suh, Hyeong-Ju Seo, Woo-Joo Choi, Jae-Jun Kim
  • Washing machine
    Patent number: D773753
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kangdoo Kim, Yeonsu Kim, Jungeun Park, Kisang Yoon
  • Washing machine
    Patent number: D773754
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jaewon Choi, Deoksang Yun, Sanghun Yoon, Junghoon Hwang, Seyoun Park
  • Washing machine
    Patent number: D773755
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Junghoon Hwang, Deoksang Yun, Yeonsu Kim, Wonchul Hwang
  • Washing machine
    Patent number: D773756
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Junghoon Hwang, Deoksang Yun, Yeonsu Kim, Wonchul Hwang
  • Washing machine
    Patent number: D773757
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Junghoon Hwang, Deoksang Yun, Yeonsu Kim, Wonchul Hwang
  • Automatic floor cleaning robot
    Patent number: D773758
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: Mini-Mole LLC
    Inventor: Philip J Caruso
  • Door for washing machine
    Patent number: D773759
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Deoksang Yun, Sanghun Yoon, Jaewon Choi, Junghoon Hwang, Seyoun Park
  • Washing machine
    Patent number: D773760
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Junghoon Hwang, Deoksang Yun, Yeonsu Kim, Wonchul Hwang
  • Washing machine
    Patent number: D773761
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kangdoo Kim, Minhyouk Bu
  • Washing machine
    Patent number: D773762
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Kangdoo Kim
  • Drum lifter for drum washing machine
    Patent number: D773763
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Junghoon Hwang, Deoksang Yun, Yeonsu Kim, Wonchul Hwang
  • Hand tool
    Patent number: D773764
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: SharkNinja Operating LLC
    Inventors: Scott Niedzwecki, Owen Johnson
  • Brush for pool cleaner
    Patent number: D773765
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: ZODIAC POOL SYSTEMS, INC
    Inventors: Hendrikus Johannes van der Meijden, Bruce Harbottle
  • Floor squeegee device
    Patent number: D773766
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: UNGER MARKETING INTERNATIONAL, LLC
    Inventors: Robert F. Smith, James M. Buckley, Paul Adams
  • Mop
    Patent number: D773767
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: Carl Freudenberg KG
    Inventor: Diana Troger
  • Mop
    Patent number: D773768
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: Carl Freudenberg KG
    Inventor: Diana Troger
  • Trash can
    Patent number: D773769
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: EKO Development Limited
    Inventor: Yizhi Chen
  • Shopping basket
    Patent number: D773770
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: Araven, S.L.
    Inventors: Alejandro Olmos, Elena Esteban
  • ATM kiosk
    Patent number: D773771
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Inventor: Ronald Mavity
  • Mailbox
    Patent number: D773772
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Inventor: John G. Kelly
  • Pistachio rootstock tree named ‘Wonderful Pistachio Rootstock #5’
    Patent number: PP27436
    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 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: Wonderful Ochards LLC
    Inventors: Joseph MacIlvaine, Eric Mercure, John Etchamendy
  • Cherry tree named ‘ROYAL LETTY’
    Patent number: PP27437
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of cherry tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Mahaleb’ 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 a vigorous, upright growth habit. 2. Regular and productive bearer of medium to large size fruit. 3. Fruit with an attractive red skin color. 4. Fruit with firm flesh that has good handling and shipping qualities. 5. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality with a good balance between acid and sugar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Nectarine tree, ‘Burnectthirtyone’
    Patent number: PP27438
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree (Prunus persica sub species nuciperisica), and which is denominated varietally as ‘Burnectthirtyone’, and which further produces an attractively colored firm-fleshed, low-acid, white clingstone nectarine, which is mature for harvesting and shipment approximately July 21 to July 28 under ecological conditions prevailing in the San Joaquin Valley of central California.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: The Burchell Nursery, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy J. Gerdts, John K. Slaughter
  • Tangerine tree named ‘C37’
    Patent number: PP27439
    Abstract: A new and distinct Citrus reticulata cultivar named ‘C37’ is disclosed, characterized by production of large, nearly seedless fruit of beautiful internal and external color that peels very easy. Plants do not require a cross-pollinator for fruit production. The new cultivar is a Citrus reticulata, Tangerine tree useful for commercial fruit production.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: GJH LLC
    Inventor: Bill Roe
  • Tangerine tree named ‘WG32’
    Patent number: PP27440
    Abstract: A new and distinct Citrus reticulata cultivar named ‘WG32’ is disclosed, characterized by having distinctive oblate shaped fruit with a distinctive stem end nipple. Trees fruit heavily, producing both large and below average sized fruit, with different peeling characteristics. The new cultivar is a Citrus reticulata, useful for commercial fruit production.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: GJH LLC
    Inventor: Bill Roe
  • Strawberry plant named ‘diligent’
    Patent number: PP27441
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘DILIGENT’. This new strawberry plant named ‘DILIGENT’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its large fruit size, small calyx, early fruit production, medium to small plant size, fruiting trusses held above the plant, and short fruiting trusses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: Berry Genetics, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson, Leo W. Stoeckle
  • Strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawFortyEight’
    Patent number: PP27442
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawFortyEight’ particularly characterized by having medium-sized, medium red fruit, a globose—semi-upright plant habit, and very early harvest maturity, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: DRISCOLL STRAWBERRY ASSOCIATES, INC.
    Inventors: Esther Kibbe, Philip J. Stewart, Mary M. Calkins
  • hybrid plant named ‘ROYAL PEARLZ’
    Patent number: PP27443
    Abstract: A new and distinct Medinilla sp. plant named ‘ROYAL PEARLZ’, characterized by an erect shrub plant, measuring about 30 cm in total height (when first flowering) and about 45-70 cm in diameter; green colored leaves measuring about 15-20 cm in length and about 10-20 cm in width; pendulous panicle, measuring about 36 cm in length and about 15 cm in diameter, with red-purple (RHS 72C) flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: Corn Bak B.V.
    Inventors: Elly Bak, Nicolas Steur
  • plant named ‘TJ Purple Queen’
    Patent number: PP27444
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar named ‘TJ PURPLE QUEEN’ is disclosed, characterized by unique flowers which are large white with dark pink violet petals and compact plant habit. The new variety is a Phalaenopsis hybrid cultivar, and is normally used as an ornamental plant with long and sturdy inflorescences.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Inventor: Chang-Lian Lin
  • plant named ‘GAIZ0003’
    Patent number: PP27445
    Abstract: A new Gaillardia plant named ‘GAIZ0003’ particularly distinguished by the medium two-toned yellow and yellow-orange inflorescences, held well above the foliage, medium-deep green foliage, medium sized and semi-upright plant habit with good branching.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: Syngenta Participations AG
    Inventor: Henricus Godefridus Wilhelmus Stemkens
  • plant named ‘TNKNIPR’
    Patent number: PP27446
    Abstract: A new and distinct Kniphofia plant characterized by its habit of forming multiple crowns fast and each crown produces inflorescences in the first season, large inflorescences of red flowers on short stems, a very long bloom time with repeat blooming from July through October in Canby, Oreg., a short habit, narrow, grassy leaves, and excellent vigor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Janet N. Egger
  • plant named ‘LAAZ0005’
    Patent number: PP27447
    Abstract: A new Lavandula plant named ‘LAAZ0005’ particularly distinguished by violet-blue flowers, medium green foliage with hardly any greyish hue, about medium sized plants with a well-branched, relatively tight and upright habit. The flowering season is very long.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: Syngenta Participations AG
    Inventor: Henricus Godefridus Wilhelmus Stemkens
  • plant named ‘LOBZ0009’
    Patent number: PP27448
    Abstract: A new Lobelia plant named ‘LOBZ0009’ particularly distinguished by large, purple flowers, strong stems with long inflorescences, dark green foliage, medium sized leaves, medium sized plant size, free branching, Mounding to trailing plant habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: Syngenta Participations AG
    Inventor: Eric Giesen
  • Weapon sighting device
    Patent number: RE46226
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: Leupold & Stevens, Inc.
    Inventor: Joseph Gambino
  • Methods of making a low-carbohydrate dairy beverage and dairy beverages made from such methods
    Patent number: RE46227
    Abstract: Methods of making a low-carbohydrate dairy beverage are provided. The method includes the steps of adding specific ingredients in order to obtain a low-carbohydrate dairy beverage having certain nutritional and overall quality characteristics, including one or more of at least the following characteristics: high protein; high calcium; low calories; satisfying flavor, taste, aroma, and/or appearance; and/or extended shelf life. Low-carbohydrate dairy beverages made by such methods are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: HP HOOD LLC
    Inventors: Peter Zoltai, John Edwards, Jr., Margaret Poole, David Kreider, John Laaperi, Richard Kenahan, Jr.
  • Pigmentation-regulating compounds
    Patent number: RE46228
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of general formula (I): wherein X is selected from the group consisting of O or S and R is a linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated aliphatic group with from 2 to 23 carbon atoms (C2 to C23), or a cyclic group, and which can contain substituents selected from the group consisting of hydroxy, alkoxy, amino, carboxyl, cyano, nitro, alkylsulfonyl or halogen atoms, a method of obtaining them, cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions containing them and the use thereof for treating, caring for and/or cleaning skin, hair and/or nails, preferably those conditions, disorders or pathologies of the skin, hair and/or nails which require regulating melanogenesis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: LIPOTEC, S.A.
    Inventors: Juan Cebrián Puche, Ángel Messeguer Peypoch, Antonio Vicente Ferrer Montiel, Nuria Almiñana Doménech, Cristina Carreño Serraïma
  • System for supply of LPG/ammonia for direct-injection petrol or diesel engines
    Patent number: RE46229
    Abstract: A system for supply of LPG/ammonia for direct-injection petrol or diesel engine includes an electronic control unit where the control unit governs a petrol/diesel pump, a supplementary petrol/diesel pump, a petrol/diesel-delivery solenoid vale, LPG/ammonia-return solenoid valve, LPG/ammonia pump, a supplementary LPG/ammonia pump, a LPG/ammonia-delivery solenoid vale and a LPG/ammonia injector, such that only one of LPG/ammonia and petrol/diesel is fed to the engine at any point in time, and a combination of i) LPG and petrol, ii) LPG and diesel, iii) ammonia and petrol, and iv) ammonia and diesel is never fed to the engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: ICOMET SPA
    Inventor: Luciano Cippitani
  • Inverter with network interface
    Patent number: RE46230
    Abstract: An inverter configured for use within a vehicle to power consumer electronic devices and other types of devices requiring single-phase, AC energy. The inverter may include a network interface or other type of the connection to a vehicle data bus or other message exchange system in order to communicate with an electronic control unit (ECU) or other feature included within the vehicle to monitor and control energy consumption by one or more vehicle subsystems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: Benjamin D. Sweet, Raymond Hanjaya, William Cruickshank, Aftab Ali Khan
  • Duty detection circuit, clock generation circuit including the duty detection circuit, and semiconductor device
    Patent number: RE46231
    Abstract: To provide a duty detection circuit including: a plurality of duty detectors that detect a duty ratio of internal clocks; a controller that controls the plurality of duty detectors so that the plurality of duty detectors operates in different phases from one another; and an output selecting unit that selects one of duty detection signals from the plurality of duty detectors. According to the present invention, since the duty detectors operate in the different phases from one another, the output selecting unit can output a duty detection signal with a higher frequency than a generation frequency with which each duty detector generates the duty detection signal. Accordingly, when the duty detection circuit according to the present invention is used to adjust a clock of the DLL circuit, a control period of the DLL circuit can be reduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: LONGITUDE SEMICONDUCTOR S.A.R.L.
    Inventor: Atsuko Monma
  • Image processing method and apparatus for processing an image by using a face detection result
    Patent number: RE46232
    Abstract: An image processing apparatus determines, when white balance correction is executed on an image signal of a face area detected by face detection unit, based on a first white balance correction value obtained by detecting white pixels, whether the corrected image signal of the face area is present in a second color signal area around a first color signal area indicating a flesh color. When the corrected image signal of the face area is determined to be present in the second color signal area, the image processing apparatus calculates a second white balance correction value for correcting the image signal based on a relationship between the corrected image signal of the face area and the first color signal area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventor: Masahiro Takayama
  • Method and apparatus for scheduling transmissions via an enhanced dedicated channel
    Patent number: RE46233
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for scheduling transmissions via an enhanced dedicated channel (E-DCH) are disclosed. A scheduled power is calculated for scheduled data flows. A remaining transmit power is calculated for the E-DCH transmission. A rate request message is generated, wherein the scheduled power, remaining transmit power and rate request message are used to select transport format combinations (TFCs) and multiplex data scheduled for the E-DCH transmission. The remaining transmit power is calculated by subtracting from a maximum allowed power the power of a dedicated physical data channel (DPDCH), a dedicated physical control channel (DPCCH), a high speed dedicated physical control channel (HS-DPCCH), an enhanced uplink dedicated physical control channel (E-DPCCH) and a power margin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: InterDigital Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Guodong Zhang, Kyle Jung-Lin Pan, Peter S. Wang, Robert A. DiFazio, Stephen E. Terry
  • Tillage implement with scraper/deflector
    Patent number: 9510496
    Abstract: An agricultural tillage implement including a carriage frame assembly and pull hitch towed by a tractor and secondary frames supported by the carriage frame assembly. The secondary frames mount gangs of disk blades for tilling the soil in a travel direction. Bearing hanger assemblies support the gangs of disk blades below the secondary frames and deflector/scraper elements are mounted on the bearing hanger assemblies for scraping soil and residue from the disk blades and deflecting it away from the travel direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: CNH Industrial America LLC
    Inventors: Michael G. Kovach, Rick L. Gerber, Eric J. Anderson
  • Aerator with active turf calibration of ground sensor
    Patent number: 9510497
    Abstract: An aerator with active turf calibration of a ground sensor that provides signals to a controller relating to changes in slope of a ground surface. The controller adjusts the position of a coring head based on signals from the ground sensor. The controller determines an offset from a neutral position of the ground sensor based on signals from the ground sensor on a flat surface during aeration compared to the neutral position of the ground sensor on a flat surface from static calibration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: DEERE & COMPANY
    Inventors: Loren A Zabel, Marquez Perkins, Stanley K. Hall, Zackary P Sipper
  • Method for automatically leveling a farm implement
    Patent number: 9510498
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for automating some of the tasks that heretofore required operator action at headland turns or similar events are provided. The present invention automates operation of lift assist wheels and/or gull wings, such as those found on a stack-fold implement, based on the position of the tractor hitch to which the implement is coupled. An operator may control the position of the implement, such as at a headland turn, by raising and lowering the tractor hitch using a remote control. The invention enables the planter to compare the tractor hitch position relative to an implement position and control operation of the implement accordingly without additional user inputs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: CNH Industrial Canada, Ltd.
    Inventors: Thomas Tuttle, Tyler Remoue
  • Farm implement having a frame supported by a lift wheel assembly
    Patent number: 9510499
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for automating some of the tasks that heretofore required operator action at headland turns or similar events are provided. The present invention automates operation of lift assist wheels and/or gull wings, such as those found on a stack-fold implement, based on the position of the tractor hitch to which the implement is coupled. An operator may control the position of the implement, such as at a headland turn, by raising and lowering the tractor hitch using a remote control. The invention enables the planter to compare the tractor hitch position relative to an implement position and control operation of the implement accordingly without additional user inputs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: CNH Industrial Canada, Ltd.
    Inventors: Thomas Tuttle, Tyler Remoue
  • Method and apparatus for applying matter to a field
    Patent number: 9510500
    Abstract: An apparatus (30) for applying matter to a field is disclosed. The apparatus (30) comprises a macerator (54) for macerating the matter, at least one ground-engaging tool (42) for tilling the field, and an outlet (47) from which the macerated matter is able to be extruded into or onto the tilled field.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Inventor: Wayne Frederick Laurence Philips