Patents Issued in April 18, 2017
  • Shin guard
    Patent number: D784625
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Oliver McLachlan, Todd Smith
  • Shin guard
    Patent number: D784626
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Oliver McLachlan, Todd Smith
  • Bump cap impact pad
    Patent number: D784627
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: JSP Limited
    Inventor: Mark Williams
  • Bump cap comfort pad
    Patent number: D784628
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: JSP Limited
    Inventor: Richard Fleming
  • Algae scrubber
    Patent number: D784629
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Inventor: Bryan Harold Farrish
  • Combined swing door and door frame of an animal enclosure
    Patent number: D784630
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: Mid-West Metal Products Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Brad Cantwell, Stew Kerr, Michael E. Greene, David Joe Nolley
  • Bottle holding device
    Patent number: D784631
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Inventor: Tearsa T. Smesny
  • Buckle for a stirrup strap
    Patent number: D784632
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Inventor: Jimmy R. Rider
  • Light for dishwasher
    Patent number: D784633
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: William K. Kangas, Praveen Poojary, Michael S. Seeley, Blayne C. Smith
  • Vacuum cleaner
    Patent number: D784634
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kyung-Tae Kim, Yeon-Young Nam
  • Rechargeable push rod cleaner
    Patent number: D784635
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: Jiangsu Midea Chunhua Electric Appliance Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Peng Xiao
  • Vacuum cleaner
    Patent number: D784636
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: SharkNinja Operating LLC
    Inventors: Luis A. Canas, Owen R. Johnson
  • Drawer of washing machine
    Patent number: D784637
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kang-Doo Kim, Ha-Young Jang
  • Part of a vacuum cleaner
    Patent number: D784638
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: Dyson Technology Limited
    Inventors: Steven Grant Williamson, James Jonathan Dearing
  • Cyclone bin assembly for a vacuum cleaner
    Patent number: D784639
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: SharkNinja Operating LLC
    Inventor: Scott Niedzwecki
  • Robot
    Patent number: D784640
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: iRobot Corporation
    Inventor: Derek Verhoorn
  • Vacuum cleaner
    Patent number: D784641
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: Dyson Technology Limited
    Inventor: Alexander Patrick Webster
  • Vacuum cleaner
    Patent number: D784642
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: Dyson Technology Limited
    Inventor: Alexander Patrick Webster
  • Vacuum cleaner
    Patent number: D784643
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: Dyson Technology Limited
    Inventor: Alexander Patrick Webster
  • Hand held sponge handle
    Patent number: D784644
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Inventor: Brian K. Reaux
  • Bucket liner
    Patent number: D784645
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Inventor: David A. Richardson
  • Dust pan
    Patent number: D784646
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Inventor: Donald A. Baker
  • Bar
    Patent number: D784647
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: MARS, INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Richard DiPaolo, Timothy B. Pender
  • Dolling plate for pallet jack
    Patent number: D784648
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Inventor: Samuel Jerome Warner
  • Secure barrel pallet
    Patent number: D784649
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Inventors: Pete Gamez, Tim Hunt
  • Climbing rose plant named ‘KORpucoblu’
    Patent number: PP27893
    Abstract: ‘KORpucoblu’ is a new and distinct variety of Rosa hybrida which is characterized by the combination of a climbing growth habit, vigorous growth, an abundance of large and very-double flowers, lavender flower color, and excellent disease resistance. The new variety propagates successfully by grafting and by stem cuttings and has shown to be uniform and stable in the resulting generations from asexual propagation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: W. Kordes Söhne Rosenschulen GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Tim-Hermann Kordes
  • Floribunda rose plant named ‘Meianycid’
    Patent number: PP27894
    Abstract: A new and distinct Floribunda rose plant is provided that commonly commences blooming early in the season and forms abundantly and substantially continuously attractive luminous yellow semi-double blossoms. The growth habit is bushy. Very strong vegetation is formed. The vegetation is very dense and bears a semi-glossy aspect on the upper surface. During observations to date the disease tolerance has been good particularly with respect to black spot. The plant is well suited for providing attractive ornamentation in parks and gardens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Inventor: Alain A. Meilland
  • Blueberry plant named ‘A132-926’
    Patent number: PP27895
    Abstract: A new and distinct low-chilling blueberry (Vaccinium) variety ‘A132-926’. The parents of ‘A132-026’ are ‘Sharpblue’ and ‘Misty’, inter-specific hybrids of several species. ‘A132-926’ (a) is free flowering without the use of growth regulating chemicals, (b) has very low chilling requirement, (c) has fine berry quality, (d) is adaptable for mechanical harvest, (e) has early ripening of fruits, (f) is resistant to phytophthera cinammomii, (g) is resistant to foliar disease, (h) has uniform ripening, and (i) performs well in greenhouses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Inventor: Daniel Patrick Hartmann
  • Mango tree named ‘R10/8’
    Patent number: PP27896
    Abstract: A new mango tree named ‘R10/8’, distinguished by its tendency to dwarfing and early maturing fruit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Inventor: Kenneth Rayner
  • Apricot tree named ‘Nzsummer3’
    Patent number: PP27897
    Abstract: A new and distinct apricot variety is described. The variety results from selection among a population of seedlings derived from controlled crossing of the varieties ‘Bhart’ (not patented), marketed as Orangered™ and ‘Late Moorpark’ (not patented). The new variety, initially designated StB14/15 and now designated Nzsummer3, is distinguished from others by medium sized fruit with a deep red overcolour when mature accompanied by mid orange coloured firm flesh and low ethylene characteristics. Fruit of Nzsummer3 matures in early to late February in Otago, New Zealand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited
    Inventors: Arlene E. Nixon, Michael T. Malone
  • plant named ‘WES06’
    Patent number: PP27898
    Abstract: ‘WES06’ is a distinctive variety of Westringia fruticosa which is characterized by the combination of very short plant height, decumbent growth habit, and greyed-green leaves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Inventor: Graham Brown
  • plant named ‘Kings Celebration’
    Patent number: PP27899
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Grevillea plant named ‘Kings Celebration’, characterized by its bright red-colored inflorescences, medium green-colored foliage, and moderately vigorous, upright growth habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority
    Inventor: Digby Growns
  • Azalea plant named ‘RLH1-11P1’
    Patent number: PP27900
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Azalea plant named ‘RLH1-11P1’, characterized by its upright to somewhat outwardly spreading and globose plant habit; freely basal branching habit; dense and bushy appearance; vigorous growth habit and rapid growth rate; evergreen, persistent dark green-colored leaves that do not abscise during the winter; freely flowering habit with remontant flowering during the spring, summer and autumn; large, non-persistent single to semi-double flowers that are soft red in color during the spring and becoming more rose red in color during the summer; and excellent garden performance and temperature tolerance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: Head's Select, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Harold Head, Lisa Jones Head
  • plant named ‘Starry Starry Night’
    Patent number: PP27901
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of hardy herbaceous perennial Hibiscus hybrid plant named ‘Starry Starry Night’ comprising dense branching habit with dark greyed-purple, tri-foliate leaves over a large portion of the mound. The flowers are flat, upward and outward facing, with pinwheel-varying light-pink and magenta colored face, veins and speckles, and have a darker red eye.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: Waltes Gardens, Inc.
    Inventor: Hans A. Hansen
  • plant named ‘12-05-005’
    Patent number: PP27902
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct stevia plant designated as ‘12-05-005’ primarily adapted to produce sweeteners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignees: Board of Trustees of Michigan State University, PureCircle Sdn Bhd
    Inventors: Ryan M. Warner, Randolph Beaudry, James Hancock, Veronica A. Vallejo
  • Artichoke plant named ‘SJ215’
    Patent number: PP27903
    Abstract: A new cultivar of artichoke named ‘SJ215’ that is distinguishable by its upright habit and numerous tightly compact immature edible flower buds that are pale-violet in color. In combination these traits set ‘SJ215’ apart from all other existing cultivars of Cynara scolymus known to the inventor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Inventor: Steve Jordan
  • plant named ‘Sparkling Sapphires’
    Patent number: PP27904
    Abstract: A new and distinct plant cultivar of hardy herbaceous false indigo named Baptisia ‘Sparkling Sapphires’ characterized by compact mound-shaped habit with highly-branched upright stems and many large, intense blue-colored flowers held above the foliage in the late spring, suitable for landscaping as a specimen or en masse.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: Walters Gardens, Inc
    Inventor: Hans A. Hansen
  • plant named ‘KLEDG14178’
    Patent number: PP27905
    Abstract: A new dianthus plant named ‘KLEDG14178’ particularly distinguished by purple-red flowers with a dark red center and small, dark blue-green foliage, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: Klemm+Sohn GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Nils Klemm, Martin Glawe
  • plant named ‘KLEDP14216’
    Patent number: PP27906
    Abstract: A new variety of Dianthus plant designated ‘KLEDP14216’ having purple and dark-red double flowers and a mainly upright plant habit with little drooping, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: Klemm+Sohn GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Nils Klemm, Martin Glawe
  • Poinsettia plant named ‘PER3112’
    Patent number: PP27907
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Poinsettia plant named ‘PER3112’, characterized by its compact, uniform, upright and mounded plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely and upright branching habit; dark green-colored leaves; under natural season conditions, plants flower on or about November 7 in Southern California; large inflorescences with creamy white-colored flower bracts; and good post-production longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: Dümmen Group B.V.
    Inventor: Ruth Kobayashi
  • orchid plant named ‘FLOR285021’
    Patent number: PP27908
    Abstract: A new and distinct Phalaenopsis plant named ‘FL0R285021’ particularly characterized by flowers which are purple/violet with red/purple marks; plants which may be propagated economically and uniformly using tissue culture; plants which produce more than one inflorescence; long and sturdy inflorescences; and relatively short, dark-green foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: Floricultura
    Inventor: René Schoone
  • orchid plant named ‘PHALCNIZQ’
    Patent number: PP27909
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Phalaenopsis plant named ‘PHALCNIZQ’, particularly characterized by having purple-pink flowers with a small center and a darker purple lip, 1 to 3 peduncles, an inflorescence that is long and moderate, leaves that are oblong, and is propagated by meristem tissue culture is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: ANTHURA B.V.
    Inventor: Martinus Nicolaas Gerardus Van Swieten
  • orchid plant named ‘PHALFLACAN’
    Patent number: PP27910
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Phalaenopsis plant named ‘PHALFLACAN’, particularly characterized by having white dotted flowers, 1 to 3 peduncles, a peduncle that is long and moderate, leaves that are narrow oblong and moderately elongated, and is propagated by tissue culture is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: ANTHURA B.V.
    Inventor: Martinus Nicolaas Gerardus Van Swieten
  • plant named ‘Fikalpitonpi’
    Patent number: PP27911
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Kalanchoe plant named ‘Fikalpitonpi’, characterized by its compact, upright and uniformly mounded plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; moderately freely branching plant habit; glossy dark green-colored leaves; uniform, early and freely flowering habit; large red purple-colored flowers with light pink-colored margins; and excellent postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: Fides B.V.
    Inventor: Ike J. Vlielander
  • plant named ‘Fikaltoka’
    Patent number: PP27912
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Kalanchoe plant named ‘Fikaltoka’, characterized by its compact, upright and uniformly mounded plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; moderately freely branching plant habit; glossy dark green-colored leaves; uniform, early and freely flowering habit; large clear pink-colored flowers; and excellent postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: Fides B.V.
    Inventor: Ike J. Vlielander
  • plant named ‘Fikalrudak’
    Patent number: PP27913
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Kalanchoe plant named ‘Fikalrudak’, characterized by its compact, upright and uniformly mounded plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely branching plant habit; glossy dark green-colored leaves; uniform, early and freely flowering habit; bright pink-colored flowers; and excellent postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: Fides B.V.
    Inventor: Ike J. Vlielander
  • plant named ‘Weshechrsisti’
    Patent number: PP27914
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Helichrysum plant named ‘Weshechrsisti’, characterized by its compact and mounding plant habit; freely branching habit; dense and bushy growth habit; flexible branches; silvery green-colored leaves; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: Gartenbau and Spezialkulturn Westhoff GbR
    Inventor: Christian Unger
  • plant named ‘ANTHEPDAK’
    Patent number: PP27915
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Anthurium plant named ‘ANTHEPDAK’ particularly distinguished by having large, pink, very durable spathes that retain the original color for a long period of time, dark green, durable and glossy leaves, flowering continuously throughout the year and a plant height of 50 cm to 55 cm, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: ANTHURA B.V.
    Inventor: Jan Van Dijk
  • plant named ‘ANTHEOZO’
    Patent number: PP27916
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Anthurium plant named ‘ANTHEOZO’ particularly characterized by having a small, shiny, red, cordate spathe, a white spadix with a yellow tip, a compact plant habit and shiny, dark green foliage is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: ANTHURA B.V.
    Inventor: Jan Van Dijk
  • plant named ‘Capri’
    Patent number: PP27917
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Astrantia plant named ‘Capri’, characterized by its upright plant habit with long flowering stems; freely-branching habit; freely and continuous flowering habit; long flowering period; relatively large flowers with showy involucral bracts that are red purple in color; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: Green Elite Collection B.V.
    Inventor: Petronella Maria Geerlings Lommerse