Patents Issued in February 21, 2017
  • Patent number: D779752
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: SharkNinja Operating LLC
    Inventor: Owen R. Johnson
  • Patent number: D779753
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: BISSELL Homecare, Inc.
    Inventors: Jacob Mikula, Adam G. Carr, Drew A. Johnson
  • Patent number: D779754
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hirohisa Miyazaki, Norio Okada, Atsuhiko Yoneda, Mitsuhiro Shigeri, Masato Suzuki
  • Patent number: D779755
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Eric R. Balz, Eric Gingras, Scott Latimer
  • Patent number: D779756
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: The Fifty/Fifty Group, Inc.
    Inventor: Charles Spitaletta
  • Patent number: D779757
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Lloyd S. Vasilakes, Mark W. Baldwin
  • Patent number: D779758
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Inventor: John Perry McGlew
  • Patent number: D779759
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Inventor: Dale M. Martin
  • Patent number: D779760
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: The Prestwick Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick William Bersch, Paul Francis Karalewitz, Jr., Tyler John Morse
  • Patent number: D779761
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: The Prestwick Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Bergemann, Tyler Morse
  • Patent number: D779762
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: Granite Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven J. Wyse, Brent A. Johnston
  • Patent number: D779763
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Inventor: Mischa Bishop
  • Patent number: D779764
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: Burro Creative Solutions
    Inventor: Robert Ladd Thorsen
  • Patent number: D779765
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: Granite Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven J. Wyse, Brent A. Johnston
  • Patent number: D779766
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: MAAG AUTOMATIK GMBH
    Inventor: Stefan Dahlheimer
  • Patent number: D779767
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: MAAG AUTOMATIK GMBH
    Inventor: Stefan Dahlheimer
  • Patent number: D779768
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: Warn Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Darren G. Fretz, Bryan M. Averill, Steven W. Shuyler, Bryon M. Borntrager, Kyle A. Hartelt, Glenda M. Steele
  • Patent number: D779769
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: Flexible Steel Lacing Company
    Inventor: Marcus Lee Krosschell
  • Patent number: D779770
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: NAUTILUS HYOSUNG INC.
    Inventors: Jae Min Park, Hee Youn Lee, Jae Min Cha
  • Patent number: D779771
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: IPS GROUP INC.
    Inventors: David William King, Murray David Kirby Hunter, David Andrew Jones, Choor Hong Tan, Michael W. MacCollum, Ron Lawrence, Anthony Babaran
  • Patent number: D779772
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: IPS GROUP INC.
    Inventors: David William King, Murray David Kirby Hunter, David Andrew Jones, Choor Hong Tan, Michael W MacCollum, Ron Lawrence, Anthony Babaran
  • Patent number: D779773
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: IPS GROUP INC.
    Inventors: David William King, Murray David Kirby Hunter, David Andrew Jones, Choor Hong Tan, Michael W MacCollum, Ron Lawrence, Anthony Babaran
  • Patent number: D779774
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: IPS GROUP INC.
    Inventors: David William King, Murray David Kirby Hunter, David Andrew Jones, Choor Hong Tan, Michael W MacCollum, Ron Lawrence, Anthony Babaran
  • Patent number: PP27680
    Abstract: A new cultivar of shrub rose, ‘SFROSA159’, that is characterized by its upright, compact plant habit, its single flowers with five large, flat petals and borne in clusters of five to eight, its continuous flowering throughout the season, its flowers that are saturated hot pink in color and nearly non-fading, its glossy dark green foliage, its cold hardiness at least to U.S.D.A. Zone 6, and its tolerance to powdery mildew and rust in California trials and tolerance to black spot in trials in the Midwest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: SUNRISE FARM FLOWERS, LLC
    Inventor: Scott C. Trees
  • Patent number: PP27681
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of blackberry plant named ‘DrisBlackThirteen’, particularly characterized by having medium to high productivity, medium-sized, black berries and self-fruitful plants, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: Driscoll's, Inc.
    Inventors: Gavin R. Sills, Andrea M. Pabon, Mark Crusha
  • Patent number: PP27682
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawFortyNine’ particularly characterized by having medium-sized, medium red fruit, a flat globose plant habit, and early harvest maturity, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: Driscoll's, Inc.
    Inventors: Esther Kibbe, Philip J. Stewart, Arcelia C. Mojica
  • Patent number: PP27683
    Abstract: ‘VOC1’ is a distinctive variety of Viburnum odoratissimum which is characterized by the combination of a smaller overall plant size, a denser plant habit, a smaller leaf size and the strong expression of red anthocyanin pigments in immature foliage growth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Inventor: Jonathon Williams
  • Patent number: PP27684
    Abstract: A new and distinct Clematis hybrid named ‘BFCCDEL’ is disclosed, characterized by a distinctive double or semi-double creamy yellow to pale yellow flowers. Plants have a dense, shrubby plant form and are well suited for container plantings. Flowers are produced from May/June through August/September. The new cultivar is a Clematis typically suited for ornamental container and landscape use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Inventor: Barry Fretwell
  • Patent number: PP27685
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Dasiphora plant, ‘Hachdon’, that is characterized by its well-branched, bushy, dwarf plant habit, its very floriferous blooming habit; blooming from July to September in Germany, its flowers that are deep orange in color and non-fading, and its resistance to powdery mildew and red spider mites.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: HACHMANN BAUMSCHULEN
    Inventor: Holger Hachmann
  • Patent number: PP27686
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Iberis plant named ‘Lavish’, characterized by its white and light lavender colored flowers, dark green-colored foliage, and moderately vigorous, mounded-spreading growth habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: Ball Horticultural Company
    Inventor: Scott Trees
  • Patent number: PP27687
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Leucanthemum plant named ‘Real Charmer’ that is distinguishable by vigorous basal-branching upright plant habit, mid-dark green foliage and inflorescences comprised of cream outer ray florets, yellow inner ray florets and dark orange disc florets is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Inventors: Jennifer Muriel Lintott, Charles Richard Read
  • Patent number: PP27688
    Abstract: A new Chrysanthemum plant named ‘CIDZ0068’ particularly distinguished by the stable yellow-colored, daisy-type inflorescences, and an excellent plant strength in combination with a flowering response time of 8 weeks when grown under short-day conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: Syngenta Participations AG
    Inventor: Wendy R. Bergman
  • Patent number: PP27689
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Euphorbia plant named ‘Bonpri 974’, characterized by its compact, upright and mounded plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; dark green-colored leaves; inflorescences with white-colored flower bracts; and good post-production longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: Bonza Botanicals PTY. LTD.
    Inventor: Andrew Bernuetz
  • Patent number: PP27690
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Impatiens plant named ‘Duesspwhtcld’ characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and mounding plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; dark green-colored leaves; early and freely flowering habit; white-colored flowers with a pink-colored blush; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: Dümmen Group B.V.
    Inventor: Ruth Kobayashi
  • Patent number: PP27691
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Impatiens plant named ‘Duesspsal’ characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and mounding plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; dark green-colored leaves; early and freely flowering habit; salmon orange-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: Dümmen Group B.V.
    Inventor: Ruth Kobayashi
  • Patent number: PP27692
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Impatiens plant named ‘Duessprosaur’ characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and mounding plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; dark green-colored leaves; early and freely flowering habit; rose pink-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: Dümmen Group B.V.
    Inventor: Ruth Kobayashi
  • Patent number: PP27693
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Impatiens plant named ‘Duessphotpk’ characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and mounding plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; dark green-colored leaves; early and freely flowering habit; hot pink-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: Dümmen Group B.V.
    Inventor: Ruth Kobayashi
  • Patent number: PP27694
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Impatiens plant named ‘Duesspneon’ characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and mounding plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; dark green-colored leaves; early and freely flowering habit; cerise-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: Dümmen Group B.V.
    Inventor: Ruth Kobayashi
  • Patent number: PP27695
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Impatiens plant named ‘Duessplilbor’ characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and mounding plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; dark green-colored leaves; early and freely flowering habit; light purple-colored flowers with coral-colored star pattern; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: Dümmen Group B.V.
    Inventor: Ruth Kobayashi
  • Patent number: PP27696
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Impatiens plant named ‘Duessplavaur’ characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and mounding plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; dark green-colored leaves; early and freely flowering habit; light lavender-colored flowers with purple-colored petal centers and margins and red purple-colored petal bases; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: Dümmen Group B.V.
    Inventor: Ruth Kobayashi
  • Patent number: PP27697
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Impatiens plant named ‘Duessplav’ characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and mounding plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; dark green-colored leaves; early and freely flowering habit; light violet-colored flowers with red purple-colored central stripes and petal bases; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: Dümmen Group B.V.
    Inventor: Ruth Kobayashi
  • Patent number: PP27698
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Impatiens plant named ‘Duesspfire’ characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and mounding plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; dark green-colored leaves; early and freely flowering habit; bright red-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: Dümmen Group B.V.
    Inventor: Ruth Kobayashi
  • Patent number: PP27699
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Anthurium plant named ‘ANTHDATAM’ particularly characterized by having pink, very durable spathes that retain the original color for a long period of time, a red-purple spadix with an orangish tip, dark green, durable and glossy leaves, flowering continuously throughout the year, and a compact plant habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: ANTHURA B.V.
    Inventor: Jan Van Dijk
  • Patent number: PP27700
    Abstract: A new and distinct Agapanthus cultivar named ‘KEK 5006’ is disclosed, characterized by, green foliage with a distinct yellow margin. Plants are consistently variegated and easier to propagate than most variegated Agapanthus. The new variety is a Agapanthus, typically produced as an outdoor ornamental plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Inventor: Keith Kirsten
  • Patent number: PP27701
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Astilbe plant named ‘Versraspberry’, characterized by its compact, broadly upright and mounding plant habit; strong and durable leaves; freely and uniformly flowering habit; soft pinkish red purple-colored flowers; and good container and garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Inventor: Jan Verschoor
  • Patent number: PP27702
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Bidens plant named ‘Sunbidevb 4’, characterized by its upright and mounding plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; year-round flowering habit; during the summer, inflorescences have orange yellow and orange red-colored ray florets; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: Suntory Flowers Limited
    Inventor: Kazunori Sato
  • Patent number: PP27703
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Bidens plant named ‘Sunbidevb 2’, characterized by its upright and mounding plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; year-round flowering habit; during the summer, inflorescences have yellow orange and bright orange red-colored ray florets; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: Suntory Flowers Limited
    Inventor: Kazunori Sato
  • Patent number: PP27704
    Abstract: ‘Coadelbol’ is a distinctive variety of Delphinium which is characterized by the combination of flowers with a large quantity of tepals and petaloids that exhibit a unique color combination of dark purple, blue and violet with pale yellow-green centers, an upright plant habit, a vigorous rate of growth, and the stability and uniformity of these traits through successive cycles of asexual propagation. The new cultivar produces a strong main flowering stem as well as a free and continuous bloom habit from early through late summer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Inventor: Anthony Paul Coakley
  • Patent number: PP27705
    Abstract: ‘Coadelfla’ is a distinctive variety of Delphinium which is characterized by the combination of flowers with a large quantity of tepals and petaloids that exhibit a unique color combination of light shades of red-purple on outer tepal whorls to dark shades of red-purple on inner tepal whorls, an upright plant habit, a vigorous rate of growth, and the stability and uniformity of these traits through successive cycles of asexual propagation. The new cultivar produces a strong main flowering stem as well as a free and continuous bloom habit from early through late summer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Inventor: Anthony Paul Coakley
  • Patent number: PP27706
    Abstract: A new and distinct Gentiana scabra×triflora variety named ‘RI0405128’ is described. The variety results from selection among a population of seedlings derived from controlled crossing of the Gentiana varieties known as ‘SR3004’ (not patented) and ‘13-414’ (not patented). The new variety is distinguished from others by its purple flower color and compact plant form.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: Rhindo International Limited
    Inventors: Edmond R. Morgan, Takashi Hikage