Patents Issued in August 21, 2018
  • Livestock water trough heater
    Patent number: D826485
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: Miller Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Michael D. Maher, Shaun A. Sapala
  • Jewelry cleaner
    Patent number: D826486
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: Anvid Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Weiyuan Huang
  • Dishwasher
    Patent number: D826487
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD
    Inventor: Woo-Joo Choi
  • Wash media element treatment head
    Patent number: D826488
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: WashMe Properties, LLC
    Inventors: Michael J. Belanger, Adam Kelsey, Mark Morin
  • Washing machine
    Patent number: D826489
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Sanghun Yoon, Yuna Park, Myunggyu Kim, Ahjung Joo
  • Fabric care appliance
    Patent number: D826490
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: James Beaudreault, Lucien Bourbeau, Matthew B. Conn, Gregory A. Ferro, Christopher A. Gregory, Nicholas Koukourakis, Andrew S. Lawrence, Eamon C. Lyons, Mark W. Schulz, Adam Richard Brown
  • Air blower
    Patent number: D826491
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: Zhejiang Prulde Electric Appliance Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Weiming Yang, Ting Han
  • Handheld garment steamer
    Patent number: D826492
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: Guangzhou Highspot Home Appliance Co., Ltd
    Inventors: Shengwan Huang, Qijin Fan, Haiyang Zhang
  • Vacuum cleaner body
    Patent number: D826493
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Bohyun Nam, Jinju Kim, Namhee Kim, Sehwan Bae
  • Dryer
    Patent number: D826494
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Kevin B. Ayers, Abhijeet Bhattacharya, Seth E. Bixby, Andrew Kubasiak, Michael R. Mackay, David Miller
  • Washing machine
    Patent number: D826495
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Dongmin Lee, Joonho Lee, Bobeen Kim
  • Vacuum assisted dust collection hood for routers
    Patent number: D826496
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: Oneida Air Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert M Witter, Jeffrey Hill, Richard Lawrence, John J Fitzsimmons
  • Cleaning sponge
    Patent number: D826497
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: Foamtec International Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Keith Smith, James Kordenbrock, Jr.
  • Combined sponge and steel wool pad
    Patent number: D826498
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Inventor: Michael Ross Catania
  • Swimming pool brush
    Patent number: D826499
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: CPA POOL PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventor: Annie Larouche
  • Swimming pool brush
    Patent number: D826500
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: CPA POOL PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventor: Annie Larouche
  • Handle
    Patent number: D826501
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Shingo Kawasaki, Hitoshi Ono
  • Sink cradle
    Patent number: D826502
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: Spectrum Diversified Designs, LLC
    Inventors: Aaron Goodman, Xuemei Yuan
  • Dustpan
    Patent number: D826503
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: WISP Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Eben W. Dobson, III, Lawrence Thad Levine, Harvey Levine
  • Receptacle for debris collection
    Patent number: D826504
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Inventors: Gualberto Garcia, Alfredo Sandoval
  • Waste disposal device cover
    Patent number: D826505
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: Edgewell Personal Care Brands, LLC
    Inventors: Dylan Parker, Alexander Chenvainu
  • Waste container
    Patent number: D826506
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: IPL INC.
    Inventors: Jean-Gabriel Labrecque, Roch Nolet
  • Log cart
    Patent number: D826507
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: Tricam Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin M. Wernberg, Dennis D. Simpson, Joseph P. Foley, Benjamin P. Williams
  • Enhanced warehouse cart
    Patent number: D826508
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: 6 River Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Cacioppo, Jerome Dubois, Rylan Hamilton, Timothy Higgins
  • Customizable caddy platform
    Patent number: D826509
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: Deflecto, LLC
    Inventors: Patrick Foley, Danielle N Rodgers, Robin Wang
  • Mobile tool cart
    Patent number: D826510
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: KETER PLASTIC LTD.
    Inventor: Yaron Brunner
  • Drum lid
    Patent number: D826511
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: MACH IV PTY LTD
    Inventor: Alfred Ching
  • Drum
    Patent number: D826512
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: MACH IV PTY LTD
    Inventor: Alfred Ching
  • Cross with internal lights and apertures
    Patent number: D826513
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Inventor: Tanya Ditty
  • Automated teller machine
    Patent number: D826514
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: NAUTILUS HYOSUNG INC.
    Inventors: Jae Min Park, Hee Youn Lee, Jae Min Cha
  • Coast redwood tree with periclinal chimeric albinism named ‘Grand Mosaic’
    Patent number: PP29606
    Abstract: ‘Grand Mosaic’ is a new and distinct variety of albino coast redwood tree characterized by a non-grafted periclinal chimera exhibiting stable albino growth from inside the apical meristem dome. The new variety contains latent axillary and/or accessory buds forming within the internode of primary branches exhibiting phenotypic color expressions ranging from green, albino, chimera or non-chimeric variegation. Latent axillary and/or accessory buds frequently form in the branch collar zone of primary branches and can produce color expressions ranging from green, albino, chimera or non-chimeric variegation. Further, the branches demonstrate horizontal to drooping-like habit and moderate-to-fast growth depending on the amount of albinism compared to other common green redwoods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Inventor: Thomas Santos Stapleton
  • plant named ‘Gold Night’
    Patent number: PP29607
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Cestrum plant named ‘Gold Night’, characterized by its medium yellow-colored flowers, dark green-colored foliage, and moderately vigorous, upright and outwardly spreading growth habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: The Conard-Pyle Company
    Inventor: Scott C. Trees
  • plant named ‘Snow Queen’
    Patent number: PP29608
    Abstract: A new variety of Passiflora named ‘Snow Queen’ that is characterized by large entirely white flowers consisting of white petals, white sepals and white corona filaments. The petals and sepals of ‘Snow Queen’ are thick and waxy. ‘Snow Queen’ is highly floriferous, hardy in USDA zone 8b, vigorous and bears strong dark green leathery foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Inventor: Myles S. Irvine
  • plant named ‘Vista4’
    Patent number: PP29609
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Bougainvillea plant cultivar named ‘Vista4’ is disclosed, characterized by foliage variegated dark green and yellow-green. Plants are compact and very floriferous. The new variety is a Bougainvillea, typically produced as an ornamental plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Inventor: Jerome O'Neill
  • plant named ‘BKCELAPP’
    Patent number: PP29610
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Celosia plant named ‘BKCELAPP’, characterized by its broadly upright plant habit; moderately freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; red purple-colored flowers arranged on conical compound spikes; and good interiorscape and garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: Beekenkamp Plants B.V.
    Inventor: Annie Cornelia Beekenkamp
  • plant named ‘BKCELAV’
    Patent number: PP29611
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Celosia plant named ‘BKCELAV’, characterized by its broadly upright plant habit; moderately freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; bright red purple-colored flowers arranged on narrow conical compound spikes; and good interiorscape and garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: Beekenkamp Plants B.V.
    Inventor: Annie Cornelia Beekenkamp
  • plant named ‘Sweet Dreams’
    Patent number: PP29612
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Armeria plant named ‘Sweet Dreams’, characterized by its light purple-colored flowers, dark green-colored foliage, and moderately vigorous, compact-mounded growth habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: Plant Growers Australia Pty Ltd
    Inventor: Howard Bentley
  • plant named ‘DCAPE04-0’
    Patent number: PP29613
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Dianthus plant named ‘DCAPE04-0’ is disclosed, characterized by continuous flowering on floriferous plants hardy to USDA Zone 3. Flowers are semi-double and light to medium red-purple and purple. The new variety is a Dianthus, typically produced as a garden or container plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Inventor: Steve Jones
  • orchid plant named ‘PHALFMACON’
    Patent number: PP29614
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Phalaenopsis plant named ‘PHALFMACON’, particularly characterized by having large white flowers, 1 to 2 peduncles that are long and sturdy, leaves that are oblong, and is propagated by meristem tissue culture, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: ANTHURA B.V.
    Inventor: Martinus Nicolaas Gerardus Van Swieten
  • orchid plant named ‘PHALFEQBIN’
    Patent number: PP29615
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Phalaenopsis plant named ‘PHALFEQBIN’, particularly characterized by having small, white flowers with dark purple spots, 1 to 3 peduncles that are medium long and sturdy, leaves that are narrow oblong, and is propagated by meristem tissue culture, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: ANTHURA B.V.
    Inventor: Martinus Nicolaas Gerardus Van Swieten
  • plant named ‘Fibegosora’
    Patent number: PP29616
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Begonia plant named ‘Fibegosora’, characterized by its upright to spreading and mounded plant habit; relatively compact; freely basal branching habit; dark purple-colored leaves; freely and continuously flowering habit; and double flowers that are bright orange in color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: Dümmer Group B.V.
    Inventor: Nadine Rijk
  • plant named ‘Fibegdraeven’
    Patent number: PP29617
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Begonia plant named ‘Fibegdraeven’, characterized by its upright to spreading and mounded plant habit; relatively compact; freely basal branching habit; dark green-colored leaves; freely and continuously flowering habit; and double flowers that are light red in color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: Dümmen Group B.V.
    Inventor: Nadine Rijk
  • plant named ‘Muru’
    Patent number: PP29618
    Abstract: ‘Muru’ is a distinctive cultivar of Lomandra longifolia which is characterized by variegated foliage comprised of green striations, white striations and broad white margins. The new variety propagates successfully by division and tissue culture and has shown to be uniform and stable in the resulting generations from asexual propagation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Inventor: Deborah Timbery
  • plant named ‘SUPSAN1603’
    Patent number: PP29619
    Abstract: A new and distinct Sansevieria plant named ‘SUPSAN1603’ which is characterized by the combination of a compact equitant growth habit, a broad obovate plant form with a very slightly spiraling aspect, broad succulent foliage which is terete and axially grooved, decurrent leaf bases with prominent light yellow-green margins, dark green foliage with light greyed-green radial bands, and the stability of all characteristics from generation to generation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: Suphatchatwong Innovation Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Thumrong Suphachadiwong
  • plant named ‘Merry Bells’
    Patent number: PP29620
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Bergenia omeiensis named ‘Merry Bells’ that is characterized by compact, low-growing plant habit, small rounded glossy green leaves which lie almost horizontal and clusters of white and soft pink bell-shaped flowers held on orange-red stems. The flowers of ‘Merry Bells’ emerge outward-facing and then gently recurve to expose orange-red calyces. In combination these traits set ‘Merry Bells’ apart from all other varieties of Bergenia known to the inventor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Inventor: Pierre Piroche
  • plant named ‘DCANDYSCOP’
    Patent number: PP29621
    Abstract: A new and distinct Scabiosa cultivar named ‘DCANDYSCOP’ is disclosed, characterized by clear pink flowers, long peduncles and many flowering stems per plant. The new variety is a Scabiosa, suitable for cut flower production and outdoor garden or container uses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: Danziger ‘DAN’ Flower Farm
    Inventor: Gavriel Danziger
  • plant named ‘DVANILSCOP’
    Patent number: PP29622
    Abstract: A new and distinct Scabiosa cultivar named ‘DVANILSCOP’ is disclosed, characterized by clear white flowers, long peduncles and strong flower necks. The new variety is a Scabiosa, suitable for cut flower production or as an outdoor garden or container plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: Danziger ‘DAN’ Flower Farm
    Inventor: Gavriel Danziger
  • Liquid sample bulk mailing package device
    Patent number: RE46998
    Abstract: A liquid sample bulk mailing packaging device includes a paperboard envelope blank assembled to form a hermetically sealed leakproof containment pocket such that a moisture resistant coating on at least one of the paperboard surfaces will prevent leakage in the event an enclosed liquid containing packette fails during mail processing, while if uncoated the other paperboard surface will absorb the moisture from the packette. The device meets the US Postal Service requirements for machinable and automation letters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Inventor: Richard Clarence Bludorn
  • Process for producing acetic acid
    Patent number: RE46999
    Abstract: Acetic acid is produced while inhibiting increased concentrations of hydrogen iodide and acetic acid in an acetaldehyde distillation column.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: DAICEL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Masahiko Shimizu, Ryuji Saito, Hiroyuki Miura
  • Optical element compound, optical material, and optical element
    Patent number: RE47000
    Abstract: An optical material organic compound having characteristics that the dispersion characteristic (Abbe number (?d)) and the secondary dispersion characteristic (?g,F) of the refractive index are high, the transmittance in the visible light region is high, and the chromatic aberration correction function delivers high performance, which represented by the general formula (1) or (2) is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventor: Terunobu Saitoh