Patents Issued in April 25, 2017
  • Nail design label sheet
    Patent number: D785250
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Inventor: Kelly O'Donnell
  • Pet bed
    Patent number: D785251
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: SUZYCAT ENTERPRIZES, INC.
    Inventor: Edwina D Jeffers
  • Pet toy
    Patent number: D785252
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Inventor: Paul Harry Comerford
  • Cylindrical dishwasher with dome top
    Patent number: D785253
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Inventor: Carl Thrasher
  • Floor cleaning machine
    Patent number: D785254
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: Alfred Kaercher GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Denis Dammkoehler, Zheyi Jin
  • Wall mounted vacuum cleaner
    Patent number: D785255
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: IVD Global Corporation
    Inventor: Peter Schlapkohl
  • Washing machine
    Patent number: D785256
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kisang Yoon, Yoonjong Kang
  • Washing machine
    Patent number: D785257
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Myunggyu Kim, Yoonjong Kang
  • Vacuum cleaner body
    Patent number: D785258
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: SharkNinja Operating LLC
    Inventors: Luis A. Canas, Owen R. Johnson
  • Robot cleaner
    Patent number: D785259
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Sangsung Wo, Seo Lee, Jongchan Kwon, Yangjic Lee, Sangmin Hyun
  • Pool cleaner
    Patent number: D785260
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: INTEX MARKETING LTD.
    Inventors: Hua Hsiang Lin, Yaw Yuan Hsu
  • Robot cleaner
    Patent number: D785261
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hyoungsub Choi, Euiju Lee
  • Robot cleaner
    Patent number: D785262
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hyoungsub Choi, Byeongsoo Kim, Hwandong Lee
  • Vacuum cleaner
    Patent number: D785263
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kyung-Tae Kim, Yeon-Young Nam
  • Vacuum cleaner
    Patent number: D785264
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: Dyson Technology Limited
    Inventor: Alexander Patrick Webster
  • Floor cleaner
    Patent number: D785265
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: SharkNinja Operating LLC
    Inventors: Gary Palladino, Dmitry Layevsky
  • Scrapper knife
    Patent number: D785266
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Inventor: Ricky D. Russell
  • Flexible reusable bucket cover
    Patent number: D785267
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Inventor: Joseph A Bechtold, Jr.
  • Liner
    Patent number: D785268
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: ALLWAY TOOLS, INC.
    Inventors: Donald Gringer, Yuan Fang Cheng
  • Combined litter and recycling receptacle
    Patent number: D785269
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: VICTOR STANLEY, INC.
    Inventors: Bryan Slaughenhoupt, Gerald Skalka
  • Composter
    Patent number: D785270
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Inventor: Lisa Christensen
  • Cart
    Patent number: D785271
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: AMSA, Inc.
    Inventors: Ivor Michel Walter, Wilson Zeng
  • Conveyor
    Patent number: D785272
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: DINALAGER, S.L.
    Inventor: Carles Merino Casajuana
  • Aerial lift cover
    Patent number: D785273
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: HAULOTTE GROUP
    Inventor: Thierry Sauvaget
  • Cluster box mail delivery unit
    Patent number: D785274
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE
    Inventors: Ryszard K. Mikolajczyk, Taurris D. Baskerville
  • Shrub rose plant named ‘KORmahensi’
    Patent number: PP27924
    Abstract: ‘KORmahensi’ is a new and distinct variety of Rosa hybrida which is characterized by the combination of an upright and bushy growth habit and large, very-double flowers which are pink in color. 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: September 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: W. Kordes Söhne Rosenschulen GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Tim-Hermann Kordes
  • Climbing rose plant named ‘KORjoslio’
    Patent number: PP27925
    Abstract: ‘KORjoslio’ is a new and distinct variety of Rosa hybrida which is characterized by the combination of a bushy and upright growth habit with large, white, very-double flowers. 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: September 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: W. Kordes Söhne Rosenschulen GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Tim-Hermann Kordes
  • Apple tree named ‘KIZURI’
    Patent number: PP27926
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Malus domestica apple tree named ‘KIZURI’, particularly characterized by very aromatic and sweet fruit with a solid, vibrant red flush, very firm with dense texture and very good storability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: Better3Fruit, N.V.
    Inventors: Inge De Wit, Hendrik Eyssen, Johan Keulemans, Johan Nicolaï, Paul Van Laer
  • Sweet cherry tree named ‘SPC243’
    Patent number: PP27927
    Abstract: A new cultivar of sweet cherry tree named ‘SPC243’, that is characterized by its upright growth habit with semi-erect one year-old shoots and sparse crown density, its small fruit that is elongated kidney shaped, its fruit skin that is yellow in color with an orange-red over-color, its fruit flesh that is yellow in color, its moderate to high fruiting precocity, its flowers that are self-fertile, and its late to very late fruit harvest season.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN IN RIGHT OF CANADA AS REPRESENTED BY THE MINISTER AGRICULTURE & AGRI-FOOD
    Inventor: William David Lane
  • Peach tree named ‘Zee Rich’
    Patent number: PP27928
    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 having a vigorous, upright growth habit. 2. Tree being a regular and productive bearer of large size fruit. 3. Fruit with an attractive, red skin color. 4. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 5. Clingstone fruit with firm, yellow flesh.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • plant named ‘Little Miss Figgy’
    Patent number: PP27929
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Ficus carica plant named, ‘Little Miss Figgy’, that is characterized by its compact, dwarf plant habit, its prolific production of large fruit that is present along the branches, its leaves that are deeply lobed and dark green in color, and its very short internode lengths between lateral branches.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Inventor: Michael Nobles
  • Bigtooth maple tree named ‘JFS-NuMex 3’
    Patent number: PP27930
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Bigtooth Maple tree named ‘JFS-NuMex 3’, characterized by resiliency to drought and improved resistance to fungal diseases, faster growing, branching with more upright angles, and with brighter fall colors than all other Bigtooth selections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: Arrowhead Center, Inc.
    Inventor: Rolston St. Hilaire
  • plant named ‘Kings Rainbow’
    Patent number: PP27931
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Grevillea plant named ‘Kings Rainbow’, characterized by its light yellow-green and medium red bi-colored, medium green-colored foliage, and moderately vigorous, semi-upright growth habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority
    Inventor: Digby Growns
  • plant named ‘Diwibru01’
    Patent number: PP27932
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Diervilla rivularis, ‘Diwibru01’, characterized by its bright yellow-green foliage that is maintained into fall, its yellow flowers, and its young stems that are red with sun exposure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Inventor: William de Bruijn
  • plant named ‘COURISPI01’
    Patent number: PP27933
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Spiraea betulifolia, ‘COURISPI01’, that is characterized by compact plant habit, its flowers that are pink in color, and its re-blooming habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Inventor: Jacques Couturieux
  • plant named ‘Pmoore12’
    Patent number: PP27934
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Buddleja alternifolia×caryopteridifolia plant named, ‘Pmoore12’, that is characterized by its compact and bushy plant habit, its sterile flowers that bloom on new growth, its long and repeating bloom season, and its cold hardiness at temperatures as low as ?25° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Inventor: Peter R. Moore
  • plant named ‘H21-3’
    Patent number: PP27935
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Hydrangea macrophylla plant named ‘H21-3’ that is characterized by its large sterile flowers that are star shaped and dark pink in color, its large inflorescences made up of double sterile flowers with numerous layers of sepals that extend down the pedicel, its very long bloom season, and its strong stems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Inventor: Ryoji Irie
  • plant named ‘Berry Awesome’
    Patent number: PP27936
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of winter-hardy herbaceous perennial Hibiscus hybrid plant named ‘Berry Awesome’ comprising a short compact habit of multiple, well-branched, basal stems producing numerous flowers over a prolonged season having lavender-pink, overlapping petals and a cherry-red lustrous eye. The petals have radial pleating along veins which helps resist strong wind, bright sun and harsh rain conditions. The foliage is dark-green, primarily heavily-dissected and tri-lobed. Foliage is dark-green, purple-tinged with deeply dissected maple-like shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: Walters Gardens, Inc.
    Inventor: Hans A. Hansen
  • plant named ‘SW 107’
    Patent number: PP27937
    Abstract: A new and distinct Stevia rebaudiana plant named ‘SW 107’ is described. The new variety is distinguished from other Stevia varieties by high productivity, including superior plant vigor and excellent overwintering capability; very sweet leaf taste with low bitterness and aftertaste and high rebaudioside A content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: S&W Seed Company
    Inventors: Clinton C. Shock, Cheryl A. Parris
  • plant named ‘12-05-144’
    Patent number: PP27938
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct stevia plant designated as ‘12-05-144’ primarily adapted to produce sweeteners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignees: Board of Trustees of Michigan State University, PureCircle Sdn Bhd
    Inventors: Ryan M. Warner, Randolph Beaudry, James Hancock, Veronica A. Vallejo
  • plant named ‘12-05-149’
    Patent number: PP27939
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct stevia plant designated as ‘12-05-149’ primarily adapted to produce sweeteners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignees: Board of Trustees of Michigan State University, PureCircle Sdn Bhd
    Inventors: Ryan M. Warner, Randolph Beaudry, James Hancock, Veronica A. Vallejo
  • plant named ‘KPOZ0001’
    Patent number: PP27940
    Abstract: A new Ipomoea plant named ‘KPOZ0001’, particularly distinguished by compact and mounding plant habit, then becomes more outwardly trailing with age, vigorous, freely branching with dense palmately shaped foliage. The large foliage displays shades of olive green, bronze and reddish purple. Flowers, when present, are medium sized pale lavender pink.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: Syngenta Participations AG
    Inventor: Jason Jandrew
  • hybrid plant named ‘SAKPXC014’
    Patent number: PP27941
    Abstract: A new Petunia-Calibrachoa hybrid plant particularly distinguished by having purple flower color and a spreading plant habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: Sakata Seed Corporation
    Inventors: Akinobu Ui, Shin Ishikawa
  • plant named ‘Southern Charm’
    Patent number: PP27942
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Caladium plant named ‘Southern Charm’, characterized by its compact, short in height, upright and uniformly mounded plant habit when grown as a container plant; vigorous growth habit and rapid growth rate; and fancy-type leaves that are grey green in color with dark green-colored margins and red purple-colored venation and areas surrounding the venation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Inventor: Robert Dale Hartman
  • plant named ‘Freckles’
    Patent number: PP27943
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Caladium plant named ‘Freckles’, characterized by its compact, intermediate height, upright and uniformly mounded plant habit; vigorous growth habit and very rapid growth rate; fancy type leaves that are dark green in color with orange and pink-colored spots and blotches; tolerance to full sun conditions; and above average tolerance to Xanthomonas Leaf Spot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Inventor: Robert Dale Hartman
  • plant named ‘JPD 153-20’
    Patent number: PP27944
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Caladium plant named ‘JPD 153-20’, characterized by its compact, short to intermediate in height, upright and uniformly mounded plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit and rapid growth rate; fancy type leaves that are glossy and bright red in color with dark green-colored margins; and above average tolerance to Xanthomonas Leaf Spot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Inventor: Robert Dale Hartman
  • plant named ‘Posy Pink’
    Patent number: PP27945
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Caladium plant named ‘Posy Pink’, characterized by its intermediate height, upright and uniformly mounded plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit and rapid growth rate; fancy type leaves that have reddish pink-colored veins with pink-colored areas surrounding the venation, dark green-colored margins and interveinal areas that are suffused with dark red, grey green and green; and above average tolerance to Xanthomonas Leaf Spot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Inventor: Robert Dale Hartman
  • plant named ‘Flatter Me’
    Patent number: PP27946
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Caladium plant named ‘Flatter Me’, characterized by its intermediate height, upright and uniformly mounded plant habit; vigorous growth habit and moderately rapid growth rate; glossy fancy-type leaves with dark green background color with variable green and grey green-colored blotches and mottling and red to red purple-colored venation and areas surrounding the veins; and above average tolerance to Xanthomonas Leaf Spot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Inventor: Robert Dale Hartman
  • plant named ‘Allure’
    Patent number: PP27947
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Caladium plant named ‘Allure’, characterized by its tall, upright and uniformly mounded plant habit; vigorous growth habit and very rapid growth rate; fancy-type leaves with white-colored centers with dark green-colored venation and thin dark green-colored margins; relatively high yield of the largest grade tubers; and above average tolerance to Xanthomonas Leaf Spot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Inventor: Robert Dale Hartman
  • plant named ‘Monument’
    Patent number: PP27948
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Caladium plant named ‘Monument’, characterized by its compact, short to intermediate, upright and uniformly mounded plant habit; vigorous growth habit and very rapid growth rate; fancy-type leaves with medium green-colored venation, areas surrounding the veins and margins; white and/or white and pink-colored interveinal areas; and green-colored areas marked with white or pink-colored flecks and speckles; and relatively high yield of the largest grade tubers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Inventor: Robert Dale Hartman