Patents Issued in June 13, 2017
  • Patent number: D789625
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Bohyun Nam, Sojin Park, Seunghyun Song, Sehwan Bae
  • Patent number: D789626
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: BISSELL Homecare, Inc.
    Inventor: Colin J. Bloemendaal
  • Patent number: D789627
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: Alfred Kaercher GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Matthias Helfert, Michael Meyer
  • Patent number: D789628
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yoonjong Kang, Yuna Park
  • Patent number: D789629
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Daekyun Lee
  • Patent number: D789630
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Junghoon Hwang, Deoksang Yun, Yeonsu Kim, Wonchul Hwang
  • Patent number: D789631
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jin-Nam Kim, Ji-Yeun Yoon, Dong-Won Chun
  • Patent number: D789632
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: The Kirby Company/Scott Fetzer Company
    Inventors: Joseph S. Gardner, Kenneth C. Rutter, Daniel L. Steele
  • Patent number: D789633
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: Alfred Kaercher GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Michael Meyer, Matthias Helfert
  • Patent number: D789634
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: Oneida Air Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert M Witter, Jeffrey Hill, John J. Fitzsimmons, Jacob Pleume
  • Patent number: D789635
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Inventor: Audrey Couser
  • Patent number: D789636
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: R&R International Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Ricardo Gonzalez, Raul Chavez
  • Patent number: D789637
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: WISP Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Eben W. Dobson, III
  • Patent number: D789638
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: CARL FREUDENBERG KG
    Inventor: Markus Rueckheim
  • Patent number: D789639
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Inventor: Joseph Scott Schneider
  • Patent number: D789640
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: CARL FREUDENBERG KG
    Inventor: Markus Rueckheim
  • Patent number: D789641
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: InterMetro Industries Corporation
    Inventors: Kyle Steven Schumaker, Jeffrey C. Olson
  • Patent number: D789642
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: Unarco Industries, LLC
    Inventors: Wesley McMurtrey, Charlie Wagner
  • Patent number: D789643
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: Flexible Steel Lacing Company
    Inventor: Mark Steven Pettinga
  • Patent number: D789644
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Inventor: James P Donohue
  • Patent number: D789645
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: A Wood Products LLC
    Inventors: Adam Wood, Jose Luis Sifeuntes
  • Patent number: D789646
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: ARROW AQUISITION, LLC
    Inventors: Terrence S. Melvin, Ross T. Gault
  • Patent number: D789647
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: ARROW ACQUISITION, LLC
    Inventors: Terrence S. Melvin, Ross T. Gault
  • Patent number: D789648
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Inventor: Lane J. Segerstrom
  • Patent number: D789649
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE
    Inventors: Michael LeRoy Spears, Joel L. Dewnandan, Donald Eugene Irwin, Joram Shenhar, William Albert Tartal
  • Patent number: PP28091
    Abstract: ‘UFR-17’ is a new and distinct allotetraploid citrus rootstock for tree size control and improved disease resistance. ‘UFR-17’ has shown a positive reaction to Huanglongbing disease (HLB, or citrus greening disease) in multiple experimental field trials. Scion trees grafted on this rootstock show a reduced frequency of infection and reduced disease symptoms once infected as compared to commercial diploid rootstocks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventor: Jude W. Grosser
  • Patent number: PP28092
    Abstract: A new and distinct Viburnum cultivar named ‘SMVDE’ is disclosed, characterized by a Very strong blooming, dense branching and very glossy foliage. The new variety is a Viburnum, normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: Spring Meadow Nursery Inc
    Inventor: Timothy Wood
  • Patent number: PP28093
    Abstract: A new and distinct Caryopteris cultivar named ‘SMNCVH’ is disclosed, characterized by attractive yellow-green foliage improved hardiness and compact growth habit. The new variety is a Caryopteris, normally used for ornamental horticulture purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: Spring Meadow Nursery, Inc.
    Inventor: Timothy Wood
  • Patent number: PP28094
    Abstract: A new and distinct Viburnum cultivar plant named ‘NCVR1’ is disclosed, characterized by dark green, evergreen leaves. Plants are compact and produce abundant white flowers in Spring. The new variety is a Viburnum normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: North Carolina State University
    Inventor: Thomas Green Ranney
  • Patent number: PP28095
    Abstract: A new and distinct Viburnum cultivar plant named ‘NCVX1’ is disclosed, characterized by highly glossy, semi-evergreen foliage, which exhibits Fall color of red to purple. Plants are compact with a uniquely prostrate branching habit. Abundant cymes are produced with 150 to 400 florets. The new variety is a Viburnum normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: North Carolina State University
    Inventor: Thomas Green Ranney
  • Patent number: PP28096
    Abstract: A new and distinct Spiraea cultivar named ‘SMNSNFD’ is disclosed, characterized by a uniquely compact plant habit, easy, vigorous growth, without developing a rangy habit. Plants have a strong flowering habit. The new variety is a Spiraea, normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: Spring Meadow Nursery, Inc
    Inventor: Timothy Wood
  • Patent number: PP28097
    Abstract: A new and distinct Rhododendron cultivar named ‘BAILEA’ is disclosed, characterized by distinctive semi-double red and red-purple flowers. Plants bloom Spring, Summer and Fall and exhibit good tolerance to environmental stressors. Plants are very well suited for performance in the landscape, including as a specimen plant or a hedge. The new cultivar is a Rhododendron, suitable for ornamental garden purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Inventor: Robert Edward Lee
  • Patent number: PP28098
    Abstract: A new and distinct Lagerstroemia cultivar named ‘DELEE’ is disclosed, characterized by distinctive Greyed-Purple foliage and bright pink flowers. Plants maintain distinctive foliage color throughout growing season and show increased tolerance for Cercospora leaf spot (C. lythracearum). The new cultivar is a Lagerstroemia, suitable for ornamental garden purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: PDSI
    Inventor: Robert Edward Lee
  • Patent number: PP28099
    Abstract: A new and distinct Lagerstroemia cultivar named ‘SMLIPURPLE101’ is disclosed, characterized by early flowering of vibrant purple blooms, compact plant stature and good branching. Plants are floriferous. The new variety is a Lagerstroemia, normally used for ornamental horticulture purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: Spring Meadow Nursery, Inc.
    Inventor: Timothy Wood
  • Patent number: PP28100
    Abstract: A new, distinct Allium hybrid plant as shown and described, characterized by dark green foliage in combination with purple-violet flowers, on semi-sterile plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Inventor: Brent Horvath
  • Patent number: PP28101
    Abstract: A new and distinct Cotyledon undulata cultivar named ‘HOCO01’ which is characterized by a globular plant shape, moderate to strong branching, near-orbicular leaves with heavily undulated margins, a unique cupped to undeeply tubular leaf aspect, a hastate to tubular leaf base, and the stability of these characteristics from generation to generation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Inventor: Cornelis Antonius Joseph van der Hoorn
  • Patent number: PP28102
    Abstract: A new and distinct Dianthus cultivar named ‘DDTHP02-0’ is disclosed, characterized by continuous flowering on floriferous plants hardy to USDA Zone 3. Flowers are semi-double and medium pink. The new variety is a Dianthus, typically produced as a garden or container plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Inventor: Steve Jones
  • Patent number: PP28103
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Phalaenopsis plant named ‘PHALFOYX’, particularly characterized by having white dotted and edged flowers (dots are larger at the base and become smaller towards the edge; number and intensity of spots depends on the temperature), 1 to 2 peduncles, an inflorescence that is long and sturdy, leaves that are ovate/oblong, and is propagated by meristem tissue culture, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: ANTHURA B.V.
    Inventor: Martinus Nicolaas Gerardus Van Swieten
  • Patent number: PP28104
    Abstract: A new and distinct Interspecific Geranium plant named ‘Pactioscar’, characterized by its upright and uniformly mounding plant habit; vigorous growth habit and rapid growth rate; freely basal branching habit; dark green-colored leaves; early and freely flowering habit; bright scarlet-colored semi-double flowers held above the foliar plane on strong peduncles; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR
    Inventor: Martin Geibel
  • Patent number: PP28105
    Abstract: A new and distinct Zonal Geranium plant named ‘Pacjul’, characterized by its upright and uniformly rounded plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit and rapid growth rate; freely basal branching habit; dark green-colored leaves with a faint zonation pattern; early and freely flowering habit; and bright scarlet-colored semi-double flowers held above the foliar plane on strong peduncles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR
    Inventor: Martin Geibel
  • Patent number: PP28106
    Abstract: A new and distinct Zonal Geranium plant named ‘Pacswibu’, characterized by its upright and uniformly rounded plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely basal branching habit; dark green-colored leaves; early and freely flowering habit; and red and red purple-colored semi-double flowers held above the foliar plane on strong peduncles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR
    Inventor: Martin Geibel
  • Patent number: PP28107
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Regal Geranium plant named ‘Regpurstr’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and uniformly mounded plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely basal branching habit; early and freely flowering habit; purple and white bi-colored flowers; and no requirement for a cooling treatment for flower initiation and development.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR
    Inventor: Martin Geibel
  • Patent number: PP28108
    Abstract: A new and distinct Anthurium plant named ‘ANTHDUDKA’ particularly distinguished by having shiny, bright red, cordate and very durable spathes that retain the original color for a very long period of time, dark green and long cordate, durable leaves, white spadix with yellow tip, early and rich flowering continuously throughout the year and a plant height of 26.0 cm to 28.0 cm, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: ANTHURA B.V.
    Inventor: Jan Van Dijk
  • Patent number: PP28109
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Pachyphytum plant named ‘Draco’ that is characterized by oblanceolate shaped leaves that curve upward, leaves that are resistant to dropping and grey-green leaves suffused with purple toward the margins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: Handelskwekerij UBink B.V.
    Inventor: Gert Ubink
  • Patent number: PP28110
    Abstract: A new and distinct Cotyledon cultivar named ‘Mint Truffles’ is disclosed, characterized by a compact morphology, contrasting silvery mint-green leaves margined in crimson. Plants freely offset at an early age, allowing plant to be produced commercially as a clustering 9 cm. Plants, can also be produced in a larger pot size for the landscape. Free offset production at an early age enables faster propagation of the cultivar in the commercial nursery. Plants root quickly and grow vigorously; these characteristics, in combination with the tendency to freely offset at an early age, result in attractive clusters quickly, enhancing production intervals in the commercial environment. The new variety is a Cotyledon, part of the Crassulaceae complex that includes Aeonium, Echeveria, Graptopetalum, Pachyphytum, Sedum and others. Cotyledon is a popular genus, typically produced as container plants for the patio, or as landscape plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: Attman Specialty Plants, Inc
    Inventor: Renee O'Connell
  • Patent number: PP28111
    Abstract: A new and distinct Crassula cultivar named ‘Candy Cane’ is disclosed, characterized by an unusual, stable, tricolor variegation, comprised of white leaves, with marbling of mint green, accented by rose magenta margins. In addition, the new cultivar ‘Candy Cane’ branches as a young plant, and continues to rapidly branch, producing many terminal vegetative cuts that greatly enhance propagation of the cultivar in the commercial nursery. Additionally, the prolific branching quickly produces an attractive, fully branched that readily fills the production container, resulting in plants ready for sale at an earlier size, thereby reducing production times in the commercial nursery. The new variety is a Crassula, part of the Crassulaceae complex that includes Crassula, Crassula, Pachyphytum, Graptopelalum, Sedum and others. Crassula is a popular genus, typically produced as container plants or as landscape plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: Altman Specialty Plants, Inc
    Inventor: Renee O'Connell
  • Patent number: PP28112
    Abstract: A new and distinct Echeveria cultivar named ‘Galaxia’ is disclosed, characterized by compact, concentric rosettes comprised of blue-violet leaves with rose margins. Plants freely offset, enabling increased and faster propagation of the cultivar. Robust growth, in combination with the freely offsetting, results in clusters at an early age, enhancing production intervals, as well as creating an aesthetically superior product for the consumer. The new variety is an Echeveria, part of the Crassulaceae complex that includes Aeonium, Cotyledon, Graptopetalum, Pachyphytum, Sedum and others. Echeveria is a popular genus, typically produced as container plants for the patio or as landscape plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: Altman Specialty Plants, Inc
    Inventor: Renee O'Connell
  • Patent number: PP28113
    Abstract: A new and distinct Dracaena fragrans cultivar named ‘REIJDRAMAS2’ which is characterized by a globular plant shape, moderate to strong branching, near-orbicular leaves with heavily undulated margins, a unique cupped to undeeply tubular leaf aspect, a hastate to tubular leaf base, and the stability of these characteristics from generation to generation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: Kwekerij Reijm Nieuwerkerk B. V.
    Inventor: Jacob Reijm
  • Patent number: PP28114
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Argyranthemum plant named ‘SUN 390’, characterized by its uniformly mounded plant habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; decorative-type inflorescences with light red purple-colored ray florets; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Inventor: Josef Heuger
  • Patent number: PP28115
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Argyranthemum plant named ‘SUN 420’, characterized by its uniformly mounded plant habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; large single-type inflorescences with white-colored ray florets; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Inventor: Josef Heuger