Patents Issued in November 20, 2018
  • Hair extension package
    Patent number: D834255
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Inventor: Ryan Tokko
  • Hair clip
    Patent number: D834256
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Inventor: Tonika Gordon
  • Orthogonal mask
    Patent number: D834257
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Inventor: Rouark Alexander
  • Mouthguard
    Patent number: D834258
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: Shock Doctor, Inc.
    Inventor: Jay N. Turkbas
  • Welding helmet
    Patent number: D834259
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: Wuhan Welhel Photoelectric Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Shangyou Huang
  • Pair of headphones
    Patent number: D834260
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: UNIT 1 GEAR LLC
    Inventors: Juan Garcia Mansilla, Javier Mariano Bertani
  • Handle holder
    Patent number: D834261
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: Lodge Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Robert Kellermann, Carey Garland, Kelly Peterson
  • Energy absorber cover
    Patent number: D834262
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: WERNER CO.
    Inventors: Justin S. Patton, Tracee Leonardson, Cody Rappoport
  • Bird cage
    Patent number: D834263
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: PetSmart Home Office, Inc.
    Inventor: Todd Lamerton
  • Door for dishwasher
    Patent number: D834264
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Junghwan Lee, Kyungah Lee, Hyejin Lee
  • Drum washing machine
    Patent number: D834265
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jinnam Kim, Sung-Kyung Lee, Jungah Choi
  • Washing machine
    Patent number: D834266
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Youngsoo Ha, Taewoo Yoo, Eunyoung Chee, Jeaseok Seong
  • Washing machine
    Patent number: D834267
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Youngsoo Ha, Taewoo Yoo, Eunyoung Chee, Jeaseok Seong
  • Grip of conduit dredge
    Patent number: D834268
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Inventor: Kuei-Kun Wu
  • Pressure washer
    Patent number: D834269
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: Briggs & Stratton Corporation
    Inventor: Tyler D. Masters
  • Blower
    Patent number: D834270
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: HUSQVARNA AB
    Inventors: Jens Näslund, Taras Czornyj, Malin Andersson
  • Blower
    Patent number: D834271
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: HUSQVARNA AB
    Inventors: Jens Näslund, Taras Czornyj, Malin Andersson
  • Door for washing machine
    Patent number: D834272
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Youngsoo Ha, Taewoo Yoo, Eunyoung Chee, Jeaseok Seong
  • Vacuum nozzle adapter
    Patent number: D834273
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Inventor: Alberto Barrera
  • Robot vacuum cleaner
    Patent number: D834274
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Bohyun Nam, Sojin Park, Myungwhoon Lee
  • Sponge holder
    Patent number: D834275
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: Annie International, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin C. Shinn, John J. Suh, Hua Bai, Tony Berardinucci, Aram Sol
  • Debris pan
    Patent number: D834276
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: Rubbermaid Commercial Products LLC
    Inventors: Mike Gregory, Marcel Arantes Souza, Hillary Pullen
  • Combined waste and recycling bin
    Patent number: D834277
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: MIDPOINT INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Bruce Buchan, Joseph Luc Boucher, Jeffrey Ryan McCrady, Torrin Marcus Mullins, John Charles Tutton, Panagiotis Amanatidis, Hugh Caines
  • Bicycle stair ramp
    Patent number: D834278
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: Saris Cycling Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Chad M. DeBaker, Michael E. Brauer
  • Pallet
    Patent number: D834279
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: THE ALTERNATE PALLET COMPANY LIMITED
    Inventors: Robert Poole, Richard Darlow, Michal Parchimowicz
  • Plum tree named ‘Suplumfiftyone’
    Patent number: PP29846
    Abstract: A new and distinct plum tree variety, Prunus salicina, cv. ‘Suplumfiftyone’ is characterized by having large fruit with dark red flesh. The fruit of the new variety ‘Suplumfiftyone’ is also moderately firm, juicy and has a mild sweet flavor. The date of the harvest of the fruit of the new variety is later than for ‘Black Splendor’ (unpatented). The fruit of the new variety ‘Suplumfiftyone’ ripens with nearly same timing as the fruit of ‘Friar’ (unpatented) but has a dark red flesh compared to yellow-colored flesh for the fruit of ‘Friar’.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: Sun World International, LLC
    Inventor: Terry A. Bacon
  • Grapevine plant named ‘Itasca’
    Patent number: PP29847
    Abstract: The invention is a new and distinct variety of grapevine plant named ‘Itasca’, which is characterized by its adaptibility to grow in cold climates for grape production, its cold hardiness to at least U.S.D.A. Zone 4, its fruits that are suitable for making white wine, its fruit with moderately low total acidity levels combined with high sugar levels at maturity, and its high resistance to downy mildew and black rot diseases and moderate resistance to powdery mildew and foliar infestation by the insect pest phylloxera.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
    Inventors: Peter Hemstad, Nicholas Smith, Kathryn Cook, John Thull, James Luby
  • plant named ‘MAN216902’
    Patent number: PP29848
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Mandevilla plant named ‘MAN216902’, characterized by its relatively compact, upright and spreading plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; relatively small glossy green-colored leaves; early and freely flowering habit; and large bright red-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: MBA B.V.
    Inventor: Niels Arts
  • plant named ‘Lankentucky’
    Patent number: PP29849
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Mandevilla plant named ‘Lankentucky’, characterized by its compact, upright and twining plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; relatively thick stems, leaves and flower petals; glossy dark green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; and bright red purple-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: D.H.M. Innovation S.A.S.
    Inventor: Robert Lannes
  • Hop plant named ‘HBC 682’
    Patent number: PP29850
    Abstract: A new hop plant named ‘HBC 682’ is disclosed. ‘HBC 682’ is used for its exceptional and unique aromatic qualities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: Hop Breeding Company, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Eugene G. Probasco, Jason Perrault
  • plant named ‘SCHROLL85-09-02’
    Patent number: PP29851
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘SCHROLL85-09-02’, characterized by its compact, upright and mounded plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit and strong stems; dark green-colored leaves; large mophead-type inflorescences with red purple-colored sterile flowers; when “blued”, that is, treated with aluminum sulfate, sterile flowers are purple in color; long flowering period; and good postproduction quality and longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: Schroll Management ApS
    Inventor: Soren Schroll
  • plant named ‘SCHROLL121-12-01’
    Patent number: PP29852
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘SCHROLL121-12-01’, characterized by its compact, upright and mounded plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit and strong stems; large mophead-type inflorescences with initially bright green-colored sterile flowers which become bright green and white in color with development; long flowering period; and good postproduction quality and longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: Schroll Management ApS
    Inventor: Soren Schroll
  • plant named ‘KOLMAKILIMA’
    Patent number: PP29853
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Hydrangea paniculata plant named ‘KOLMAKILIMA’ that is characterized by its short and strong stems, and its mophead-like, long, conical shaped inflorescences.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: KOLSTER HOLDING, BV
    Inventor: Peter Rudolf Kolster
  • plant named ‘Allvbride’
    Patent number: PP29854
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Veronica plant named ‘Allvbride’, characterized by its upright and somewhat outwardly spreading plant habit; relatively small dark green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; dense inflorescences with numerous white-colored flowers; long flowering period; and suitability as a garden plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: Allplants Holding B.V.
    Inventor: Wilhelmus T. J. van den Hoogen
  • plant named ‘4MARIAJ01’
    Patent number: PP29855
    Abstract: A new and distinct gardenia plant named ‘4MARIAJ01’ particularly distinguished by flowers that are double-flowered with an early flowering habit, upright, dark green growth with a dense branching habit and increased flower production compared to other standard large growing double-flowered cultivars, and plants having uniform growth under commercial production practices, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: Center for Applied Nursery Research, Inc.
    Inventor: Brian J. Jernigan
  • plant named ‘4BELLACJ01’
    Patent number: PP29856
    Abstract: A new and distinct gardenia plant named ‘4BELLACJ01’ particularly distinguished by compact, dark green growth, dense branching habit and heavy flower production, plants having uniform growth under commercial production practices, and increased tolerance to root diseases, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: Center for Applied Nursery Research, Inc.
    Inventor: Brian J. Jernigan
  • plant named ‘4KIMYMJ01’
    Patent number: PP29857
    Abstract: A new and distinct gardenia plant named ‘4KIMYMJ01’ particularly distinguished by flowers that are double-flowered with early flowering and increased flower production, dense compact branching habit with compact, dark green leaves, uniform, compact and mounding growth habit under standard production practices and increased tolerance to root diseases, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: Center for Applied Nursery Research, Inc.
    Inventor: Brian J. Jernigan
  • Sweetpotato plant named ‘NCORNSP-023BWAM’
    Patent number: PP29858
    Abstract: ‘NCORNSP-023BWAM’ is a compact, non-twining, upright variety producing many short shoots. It is distinguishable from other cultivars by its purple toothed-slightly lobed leaves with a cordate base; a compact habit and erect mounding plant architecture. The purple-toothed leaves of this plant, short internodes, and the plant architecture are what make ‘NCORNSP-023BWAM’ unique amongst the current ornamental sweetpotatoes in the marketplace. ‘NCORNSP-023BWAM’ also exhibits very good vigor and is well branched. In greenhouse and field trials conducted since 2012, ‘NCORNSP-023BWAM’ has been shown to be much less vigorous than Ipomoea batatas ‘Margarita’ and ‘Blackie’ and is suitable for use as a landscape or containerized plant. The production of flowers by ‘NCORNSP-023BWAM’ is sporadic under short day conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: North Carolina State University
    Inventors: George Craig Yencho, Meri K. Reeber, Kenneth Vincent Pecota
  • plant named ‘Nicauca’
    Patent number: PP29859
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Physostegia plant named ‘Nicauca’, characterized by its compact and upright plant habit; freely basal branching growth habit; long flowering period; purple-colored flowers arranged on dense terminal racemes; and good garden performance and winter hardiness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Inventor: Stephen Page
  • Lupine plant named ‘WCLMALA’
    Patent number: PP29860
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Lupine plant named ‘WCLMALA’, characterized by its upright plant habit; moderately vigorous to vigorous growth habit; numerous large violet, red purple and yellow-colored flowers arranged on dense terminal racemes; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Inventor: Sarah Frances Conibear
  • Lupine plant named ‘WCLKICA’
    Patent number: PP29861
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Lupine plant named ‘WCLKICA’, characterized by its upright plant habit; moderately vigorous to vigorous growth habit; numerous large violet blue and white bi-colored flowers arranged on dense terminal racemes; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Inventor: Sarah Frances Conibear
  • plant named ‘Ice Pink Igloo’
    Patent number: PP29862
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Dendranthema plant named ‘Ice Pink Igloo’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and uniformly mounded plant habit; freely branching habit; dense and full plant form; uniform and freely flowering habit; decorative-type inflorescences; bright red purple-colored ray florets; natural season flowering occurs about September 22 to 26 in Pennsylvania; and good garden performance and winter hardiness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: Aris Horticulture, Inc.
    Inventor: Cornelis P. Vandenberg
  • plant named ‘Zaprilaur’
    Patent number: PP29863
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Alstroemeria plant named ‘Zaprilaur’, characterized by its compact, upright to outwardly spreading and uniformly mounded plant habit; vigorous growth habit; rapid growth rate; numerous white-colored flowers with greyed orange-colored stripes on the inner perianth segments; and excellent container and garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: Van Zanten Plants B.V.
    Inventor: Henricus Cornelius Maria Jacobs
  • plant named ‘Verspurple’
    Patent number: PP29864
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Phlox plant named ‘Verspurple’, characterized by its broadly upright and relatively compact plant habit; freely flowering habit; large inflorescences with purple violet-colored flowers; long flowering period; good garden performance; and relative tolerance to Powdery Mildew.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Inventor: Adrianus Verschoor
  • plant named ‘Pactiopea’
    Patent number: PP29865
    Abstract: A new and distinct interspecific Geranium plant named ‘Pactiopea’, characterized by its broadly upright and mounding plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely basal branching habit; dark green-colored leaves; early and freely flowering habit; and large light red purple-colored semi-double flowers with red-colored splotches, markings and venation; flowers held above the foliar plane on strong peduncles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR
    Inventor: Martin Geibel
  • plant named ‘Pacalm’
    Patent number: PP29866
    Abstract: A new and distinct Zonal Geranium plant named ‘Pacalm’, 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 light red purple-colored semi-double flowers held above the foliar plane on strong peduncles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR
    Inventor: Martin Geibel
  • plant named ‘Pacgreta’
    Patent number: PP29867
    Abstract: A new and distinct Zonal Geranium plant named ‘Pacgreta’, 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 light purple-colored semi-double flowers held above the foliar plane on strong peduncles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR
    Inventor: Martin Geibel
  • plant named ‘Pacletta’
    Patent number: PP29868
    Abstract: A new and distinct Zonal Geranium plant named ‘Pacletta’, characterized by its upright and uniformly rounded plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely basal branching habit; dark green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; and red purple-colored semi-double flowers held above the foliar plane on strong peduncles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR
    Inventor: Martin Geibel
  • plant named ‘Dueswepurto17’
    Patent number: PP29869
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Petunia plant named ‘Dueswepurto17’, characterized by its medium to compact plant size; mounding to trailing plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; early and freely flowering habit; relatively large flowers with white and purple violet bi-colored petals; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: Dümmen Group B.V.
    Inventor: Arjan Koot
  • plant named ‘Dark Star’
    Patent number: PP29870
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Alocasia plant named ‘Dark Star’ that is characterized by its large plant size, its vigorous and robust growth habit, its large leaves that are green in color with dark grayish purple petioles and main leaf veins on the lower leaf surface, and its cold resistance to near freezing temperatures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Inventor: LariAnn Garner