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Patent 6004174: Rotary weed and line cutter
(MARINE PROPULSION : SCREW PROPELLER : Self-clearing : Cage or screen)
Patent 6004175: Flush valve
(MARINE PROPULSION : MEANS FOR ACCOMODATING OR MOVING ENGINE FLUIDS : For engine speed)
Patent 6004176: Aspirator assembly
(BUOYS, RAFTS, AND AQUATIC DEVICES : RAFTS : Inflatable : Having inflation valve means : Variable ballast)
Patent 6004177: Pocket-sized, emergency flotation device with status indicator
(BUOYS, RAFTS, AND AQUATIC DEVICES : WATER RESCUE OR LIFE PROTECTING APPARATUS : Personal flotation device : With mechanical inflation means : By compressed gas means : Having seat for buoy)
Patent 6004178: Life saving device that can be attached to the body of a user
(BUOYS, RAFTS, AND AQUATIC DEVICES : WATER RESCUE OR LIFE PROTECTING APPARATUS : Personal flotation device : With mechanical inflation means : By compressed gas means : With control valve : Actuated by water softened or soluble member)
Patent 6004179: Methods of fabricating flat panel evacuated displays
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : With assembly or disassembly : Display or gas panel making :)
Patent 6004180: Cleaning of electron-emissive elements
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : Including cleaning : With heating, e.g., to outgas)
Patent 6004181: Field emission display fabrication method
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : APPARATUS : Assembly means : Having evacuation or degasification means or means to introduce gas, vapor, liquid or solid treating agent : Having means to manipulate a CRT mask)
Patent 6004182: Temporary structure
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : CONSTRUCTION TOY : Including post having plural longitudinal slots for panel or strip : One part swingable about an axis extending along a side or transversely through its end)
Patent 6004183: High performance yo-yo
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : ROTATING OR HAVING VISIBLE ROTATING PORTION (E.G., SPINNING OR WHIRLING, NOT ROLLING) : Having attached cord for imparting rotation : Wound about rotatable member : Bandalore : Including piston slidable along central apertured member)
Patent 6004184: Device for obtaining the continuous revolution at a variable speed of a body about a stationary center
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : ROTATING OR HAVING VISIBLE ROTATING PORTION (E.G., SPINNING OR WHIRLING, NOT ROLLING) : Handle supported manually actuated rotating portion : Having special tip or spindle)
Patent 6004185: Walking toy animal
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : FIGURE TOY OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Including spring for returning limb or foot during walking : And flaccid element for supporting or moving figure)
Patent 6004186: Apparatus for securing suction devices to a nursing mother's breasts
(FOUNDATION GARMENTS : BREAST OR CHEST, E.G., BRASSIERES : Closable aperture permits access to breast i.e., nursing type : With means providing girthwise elasticity for brassiere)
Patent 6004187: Method and apparatus for measuring film thickness and film thickness distribution during polishing
(ABRADING : PRECISION DEVICE OR PROCESS - OR WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL : Computer controlled : Cyclic control)
Patent 6004188: Method for forming copper damascene structures by using a dual CMP barrier layer
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Glass or stone abrading : By blasting)
Patent 6004189: Finishing of tungsten carbide surfaces
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Roll, roller, shaft, ball, or piston abrading : Edging)
Patent 6004190: Apparatus for cleaning an inner wall of a mold
(ABRADING : MACHINE : Sandblast : Having sandblast chamber : And separation means)
Patent 6004191: Particulate matter delivery device
(ABRADING : MACHINE : Sandblast : Having hand-directed sandblast nozzle : And separation means)
Patent 6004192: Unit for polishing bevels on the edges of glass plates, particularly on numeric-control machines
(ABRADING : MACHINE : Rotary tool : Rotary cylinder : Drawing reel)
Patent 6004193: Dual purpose retaining ring and polishing pad conditioner
(ABRADING : MACHINE : Rotary tool : Rotary disk : Work rotating : Rotary work holder : Lens abrader)
Patent 6004194: Electric hand-operated grinder
(ABRADING : FRAME OR MOUNT : Portable abrader : Orbital motion tool : Rotary disk tool)
Patent 6004195: Crown and bridge clamp and finishing system
(ABRADING : WORK HOLDER : Portable : Angularly adjustable)
Patent 6004196: Polishing pad refurbisher for in situ, real-time conditioning and cleaning of a polishing pad used in chemical-mechanical polishing of
(ABRADING : ACCESSORY : Dressing : Internal abrader)
Patent 6004197: Ergonomically friendly random orbital sander construction
(ABRADING : ACCESSORY : Guard or housing : Suction : Nut-and-screw-type drive)
Patent 6004198: Working tool, and material therefor
(ABRADING : FLEXIBLE-MEMBER TOOL, PER SE : Laminate : Coil wound : Detachable from tool support)
Patent 6004199: Apparatus and method for separating legs from poultry carcasses
(BUTCHERING : CARCASS SUBDIVISION : Extremity remover : Portable cutter)
Patent 6004200: Coin bag spout assembly
(COIN HANDLING : MISCELLANEOUS : With tapered guide)
Patent 6004201: Sensor assembly for controlling the ventilation of indoor spaces
(VENTILATION : VEHICLE (E.G., AUTOMOBILE, ETC.) : Having automatic control means : Ventilation of aircraft cabin)
Patent 6004202: Truck cab ventilation system and method
(VENTILATION : VEHICLE (E.G., AUTOMOBILE, ETC.) : Roof structure : Including duct extending along roof : Having plural air passages)
Patent 6004203: Device for circulating an air flow for passenger compartment of a vehicle
(VENTILATION : VEHICLE (E.G., AUTOMOBILE, ETC.) : Having inlet airway : Including specific air distributor : Having exterior door)
Patent 6004204: Induction nozzle and arrangement
(VENTILATION : HAVING INLET AIRWAY : Including structure for mixing plural air streams together : With shaped nozzle : Ceiling type)
Patent 6004205: Match the dealer
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : In a game requiring strategy or problem solving by a participant (e.g., problem eliciting response, puzzle, etc.) : With chance element or event (e.g., backgammon, Scrabble, etc.) : Card- or tile-type (e.g., bridge, dominoes, etc.) :)
Patent 6004206: Webbery game
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : In a chance application : Lot match or lot combination (e.g., roulette, lottery, etc.) : Card- or tile-type (e.g., bridge, dominoes, etc.))
Patent 6004207: Slot machine with incremental pay-off multiplier
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : In a chance application : Lot match or lot combination (e.g., roulette, lottery, etc.) : Plural lots (e.g., keno, etc.) : Lot-to-lot combination (e.g., slot machine, etc.) :)
Patent 6004208: Slot machine that can superimpose on a display screen images from different storage locations
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : In a chance application : Lot match or lot combination (e.g., roulette, lottery, etc.) : Plural lots (e.g., keno, etc.) : Lot-to-lot combination (e.g., slot machine, etc.) :)
Patent 6004209: Body-acoustic device, playing apparatus and its control method, light-beam utilizing playing apparatus, and acoustic apparatus
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : Perceptible output or display (e.g., tactile, etc.) : Pool amount (e.g., jackpot, etc.))
Patent 6004210: Video game system and game controller
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : Player-actuated control structure (e.g., brain-wave or body signal, bar-code wand, foot pedal, etc.) : Audible)
Patent 6004211: Interactive wagering systems and processes
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : With communication link (e.g., television broadcast, etc.) : Wireless signal)
Patent 6004212: Sports device for imitating weapon fight
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : STRIKING WEAPON : Accessory)
Patent 6004213: Damper disc assembly having spring seats for changing a phase relationship of the disc assembly
(ROTARY SHAFTS, GUDGEONS, HOUSINGS, AND FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS FOR ROTARY SHAFTS : TORQUE TRANSMITTED VIA FLEXIBLE ELEMENT : Coil spring : Plural : Perpendicular to shaft : Between axially spaced plates : Spring detail : With particular seat :)
Patent 6004214: Method of forming a device having a captured washer
(THREADED, HEADED FASTENER, OR WASHER MAKING: PROCESS AND APPARATUS : PROCESS : Making washer : Nail type)
Patent 6004215: Fastener forming machine
(THREADED, HEADED FASTENER, OR WASHER MAKING: PROCESS AND APPARATUS : MATERIAL SUPPLY FEEDER OR DISTRIBUTOR : Lock washer)
Patent 6004216: Mobile stage construction
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES : ILLUSION OR STAGE DEVICE : Stage apparatus or setting : Shifting scenery or curtain : About plural discrete, horizontal axes)
Patent 6004217: Flexible dasher board system
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES : SURFACE OR ENCLOSURE FOR ATHLETIC OR EXHIBITION EVENT (E.G., ARENA, TRACK, COURT, PLAYING FIELD, ETC.) : For foot-attached gliding vehicle (e.g., ski slide, ice skating surface, etc.))
Patent 6004218: Portable wall board system and method for using same
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES : SURFACE OR ENCLOSURE FOR ATHLETIC OR EXHIBITION EVENT (E.G., ARENA, TRACK, COURT, PLAYING FIELD, ETC.) : Walled enclosure (e.g., racquetball or paddle tennis court, etc.) : Surface moves as a whole or comprises rotatable or rollable elements)
Patent 6004219: Golf game for swimming pools
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Projectile addressing surface and target, or distance marker (e.g., course, putting green with cup, driving range, miniature golf course, etc.) : Non-earth fairway : Sensor is projectile responsive (e.g., free-flight detection means, etc.))
Patent 6004220: Putting training device
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Moving projectile responsive sensor or indicator : Indicator integral with projectile : Aperture forming surface forms plane parallel to support surface)
Patent 6004221: Golf putter training device
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Practice swingable implement or indicator associated with swingable implement : Device attachable to or integral with swingable implement : Nonhandle element engagable with body : Audible indicator)
Patent 6004222: Golf putter
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Practice swingable implement or indicator associated with swingable implement : Device attachable to or integral with swingable implement : Adjustable swingable implement, or swing or position indicator : Adjustable implement or static position indicator (e.g., with respect to the golfer, projectile, target, etc.) : Integral with or attachable to swingable implement head : Top of projectile engaged)
Patent 6004223: Golfball stencil
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Practice swingable implement or indicator associated with swingable implement : Swingable implement swing path indicator : Particularly weighted practice implement)
Patent 6004224: Golf club shaft, grip and socket
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Club or club support : Particularly weighted handle : Particular correlated head characteristic)
Patent 6004225: Golf ball
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Ball : Particular unitary or layered construction : Containing metal : Injected gas)
Patent 6004226: Solid golf ball
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Ball : Particular unitary or layered construction : Containing metal : Diverse layer between spherical core and cover : Nonwound layer)
Patent 6004227: Apparatus for retrieving and teeing golf balls
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Tee setting device : Particular cover (e.g., size, material, dimple pattern, etc.))
Patent 6004228: Vented angular golf tee
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Tee : Shank extends below level of projectile addressing surface : At acute angle with surface : Depth or width)
Patent 6004229: Multi-purpose golf tool and method
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Ball position marker : Shank extends below level of projectile addressing surface)
Patent 6004230: Methods for training golf putting skills
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Method : Shank extends below level of projectile addressing surface)
Patent 6004231: Molded frame backboard assembly and method of making same
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PLAYING FIELD OR COURT GAME; GAME ELEMENT OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR OTHER THAN PROJECTOR OR PROJECTILE, PER SE : Goal or target structure for projectile; element thereof : Apertured or pocketed goal or target (e.g., for hockey, soccer, polo, lacrosse, etc.) : Goal or target is elevated and horizontally disposed (e.g., for basketball, etc.) : Backboard or support structure therefor : Suspension movable in horizontal plane)
Patent 6004232: Apparatus and method for improved tag game
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PLAYING FIELD OR COURT GAME; GAME ELEMENT OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR OTHER THAN PROJECTOR OR PROJECTILE, PER SE : Flag belt (e.g., for use in football game without tackling, etc.) : Breakaway)
Patent 6004233: Adaptive physical education device
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PLAYER-HELD DEVICE FOR BOTH PROJECTING AND CATCHING AERIAL PROJECTILE; PART THEREOF OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR (I.E., COMBINED PROJECTOR-CATCHER DEVICE) : Cover for playing field or court (e.g., for baseball field, etc.))
Patent 6004234: Articulated handle for hockey sticks and the like
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PLAYER HELD AND POWERED, NONMECHANICAL PROJECTOR, PER SE, FOR PROJECTING AERIAL PROJECTILE BY STRIKING; PART THEREOF OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Club : Having elongated blade (e.g., hockey stick, etc.) : Stringing or string-stretching device)
Patent 6004235: Belt autotensioner
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : MEANS FOR ADJUSTING BELT TENSION OR FOR SHIFTING BELT, PULLEY OR GUIDE ROLL : Load responsive tension adjuster or shifter : Sensor includes rotatable belt-engaging surface)
Patent 6004236: Belt-drive mechanism
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : MEANS FOR ADJUSTING BELT TENSION OR FOR SHIFTING BELT, PULLEY OR GUIDE ROLL : Pulley shifter : Pulley on shaft of adjustably mounted drive motor : Spring biased in belt-tensioning direction : To initiate relative axial movement of belt-engaging surfaces of guide roll or pulley)
Patent 6004237: Slide idler for a chain drive
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : MEANS FOR ADJUSTING BELT TENSION OR FOR SHIFTING BELT, PULLEY OR GUIDE ROLL : Guide roll mounted for movement of its axis along rectilineal path to tension belt : Guide roll spring biased in belt-tensioning direction : Shifter actuated by handle pivoted about fixed axis)
Patent 6004238: Power transmission belt
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : FRICTION DRIVE BELT : Including discrete embedded fibers : Strands in the layers are oblique to longitudinal run of belt (e.g., plural layers of bias fabric, etc.))
Patent 6004239: Friction type continuously variable speed changing mechanism
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : PLANET PINION IS FRICTION GEAR : Variable speed ratio (without slippage) : Planet pinion rotatable about axis at angle to axis of input or output gear : Conical or frusto-conical planet pinion : Torque responsive means to increase contact pressure : Centrifugal control)
Patent 6004240: Bicycle hub transmission having a two-piece driver
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL : Centrifugally controlled clutch or brake : One-way clutch or brake : Manual actuator)
Patent 6004241: Powertrain for 5-speed automatic transmissions
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : WITH MEANS TO VARY DRIVE RATIO OR DISCONNECT DRIVE (E.G., BRAKE OR CLUTCH) : Plural elements selectively braked : Transmission includes three relatively rotatable sun gears : And additional planetary gearset having axis of pinion parallel to axis of mating gear)
Patent 6004242: Cylinder
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : PLANETARY GEARING OR ELEMENT : Coaxial teeth around planet pinion engage axially spaced relatively rotatable gears : Engage plural relatively rotatable orbit gears : And orbit gear)
Patent 6004243: Dynamic real time exercise video apparatus and method
(EXERCISE DEVICES : HAVING SPECIFIC ELECTRICAL FEATURE : Monitors exercise parameter : Rate of movement)
Patent 6004244: Simulated hill-climbing exercise apparatus and method of exercising
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Stair climbing : Having weight feature (e.g., dumbbell, etc.))
Patent 6004245: Weightlifting exercise device providing selected body positions of use
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing weight resistance : Specifically supported)
Patent 6004246: Lower back exercise machine including leg engaging assembly for isolating the lower torso
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing weight resistance : Including stationary support for weight : Body part of user utilized as weight : Entire body :)
Patent 6004247: Exercise apparatus with multi-exercise press station
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing weight resistance : Including stationary support for weight : Having guide around or through weight : And flexible force transmitting linkage element : Pivoted user interface element :)
Patent 6004248: Exercise apparatus
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing resilient force resistance : Including rope element wrapped about another element)
Patent 6004249: Slide disc seal arrangement for a roll of a paper making or finishing machine or the like
(ROLL OR ROLLER : ROTATABLE RELATIVE TO SUPPORTING SHAFT : Paper treatment : Hand held or guided)
Patent 6004250: System and method for releaseably attaching outer segments to a drum useful in the manufacture of vehicle tires
(ROLL OR ROLLER : CIRCUMFERENTIAL SECTORS OR SEGMENTS : Surface projections, indentations, or slits)
Patent 6004251: Plastic sheets with scoring lines
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : CONTAINER MAKING : Rigid container (e.g., box, carton, cap, cup, etc.) : With cutting, breaking, tearing, or abrading : And form-scoring : To stop machine)
Patent 6004252: Bag making apparatus and method for making plastic bags including a wicket transfer unit and wicket conveyor
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : CONTAINER MAKING : Pliable container (e.g., bag, envelope, etc.) : Including heat sealing : And cutting, breaking, tearing, or abrading : Composite heat sealing and severing : With vertical stacking of product : Including work advance during heat sealing)
Patent 6004253: Medical adhesive bandage manufacturing
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : WITH CUTTING, BREAKING, TEARING, OR ABRADING : Method)
Patent 6004254: Sheet folding apparatus and image forming apparatus
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : BENDING : Folding : With means to advance work or product : Folding by roller : Roller passive reaction member : With reciprocatory folding knife : Plural folding actions)
Patent 6004255: Decanter centrifuge
(IMPERFORATE BOWL: CENTRIFUGAL SEPARATORS : ROTATABLE BOWL : Including driven material-moving means therein : Rotatably driven coaxially with bowl, but differing as to direction or speed : Including element having helical blade : Modified blade :)
Patent 6004256: Catalytic distillation oligomerization of vinyl monomers to make polymerizable vinyl monomer oligomers uses thereof and methods for same
(CHEMISTRY OF HYDROCARBON COMPOUNDS : UNSATURATED COMPOUND SYNTHESIS : By addition of entire unsaturated molecules, e.g., polymerization, etc. : Plural serial polymerization stages : Using alkali metal-containing catalyst)
Patent 6004257: Method for ameliorating the aging process and the effects thereof utilizing electromagnetic energy
(SURGERY : MAGNETIC FIELD APPLIED TO BODY FOR THERAPY : Radioactive substance placed within body (e.g., inhaled, implanted, injected, etc.))
Patent 6004258: Intraaortic balloon catheter with blood feed passage formed therein for assisting circulation
(SURGERY : CARDIAC AUGMENTATION (PULSATORS, ETC.) : Aortic balloon pumping : Pulsating field)
Patent 6004259: Baby calmer kit using mother's heartbeat sound
(SURGERY : SLEEP OR RELAXATION INDUCING THERAPY (E.G., DIRECT NERVE STIMULATION, HYPNOSIS, ANALGESIA) : Sensory (e.g., visual, audio, tactile, etc.) : Audio (e.g., heartbeat, "white noise", etc.) : Seeds)
Patent 6004260: Intrauterine delivery arrangement
(SURGERY : REPRODUCTION AND FERTILIZATION TECHNIQUES : Retention means)
Patent 6004261: Formed-in-place endovascular stent and delivery system
(SURGERY : BLOOD VESSEL OR GRAFT PREPARATION : Artificial insemination)
Patent 6004262: Visually-positioned electrical monitoring apparatus
(SURGERY : ENDOSCOPE : With guide means for body insertion : Means for coupling camera or imager)
Patent 6004263: Endoscope with detachable operation unit and insertion unit
(SURGERY : ENDOSCOPE : Having imaging and illumination means : Having particular distal lens or window : Plural)
Patent 6004264: Portable endoscope system
(SURGERY : ENDOSCOPE : Having imaging and illumination means : Light source : For improved illumination)
Patent 6004265: Vaginal speculum with light guide means
(SURGERY : SPECULA : Retractor : With cooperating retracting members : Duck-Billed specula (e.g., vagina) : With illuminating means : Cathode-ray tube used for display or included in recording means)
Patent 6004266: Method and system for the heart problem protocol of an emergency medical dispatch system
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING :)
Patent 6004267: Method for diagnosing and staging prostate cancer
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING :)
Patent 6004268: Aspiration screening process for assessing post surgery patient's risk for pneumonia
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING :)
Patent 6004269: Catheters for imaging, sensing electrical potentials, and ablating tissue
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : With therapeutic device : Catheter structure)
Patent 6004270: Ultrasound system for contrast agent imaging and quantification in echocardiography using template image for image alignment
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : Anatomic image produced by reflective scanning : Having B-scan and Doppler)
Patent 6004271: Combined motor drive and automated longitudinal position translator for ultrasonic imaging system
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : Anatomic image produced by reflective scanning : Mechanical scanning : With means for inserting into a body)
Patent 6004272: Ultrasonic bone testing apparatus with repeatable positioning and repeatable coupling
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : One-dimensional anatomic display or measurement : Electronic array scanning)
Patent 6004273: Ultrasound transmission medium feed device for endoscopically inserting ultrasound probe
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : Structure of transducer or probe assembly : Blood flow studies)
Patent 6004274: Method and apparatus for continuous non-invasive monitoring of blood pressure parameters
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Cardiovascular : Measuring pressure in heart or blood vessel : Testing means inserted in body : Pressure in blood vessel)
Patent 6004275: System for the measurement of continuous cardiac output
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Cardiovascular : Measuring blood flow in body portion other than heart : Sensing means inserted in blood vessel : Entire testing assembly supported on wrist)
Patent 6004276: Open architecture cardiology information system
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Cardiovascular : Heart : By detecting volume of body portion)
Patent 6004277: Personal pulmonary function analyzers
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Respiratory : Measuring breath flow or lung capacity : Detector responsive to movement induced variation in impedance of body to electric current)
Patent 6004278: Fluid collection device with retractable needle
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Liquid collection : Manually supported collector with rigid intake tube (e.g., a hollow needle, etc.) : Applying suction to sample)
Patent 6004279: Medical guidewire
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Flexible catheter guide : Indicator)
Patent 6004280: Guiding sheath having three-dimensional distal end
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Flexible catheter guide : Indicator)
Patent 6004281: Method and apparatus for registering occupational fitness
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Measuring anatomical characteristic or force applied to or exerted by body : Body movement (e.g., head or hand tremor, motility of limb, etc.) : Means for controlling liquid flow)
Patent 6004282: Leg lifter apparatus
(SURGERY: SPLINT, BRACE, OR BANDAGE : ORTHOPEDIC BANDAGE : Splint or brace :)
Patent 6004283: Hinge with locking means
(SURGERY: SPLINT, BRACE, OR BANDAGE : ORTHOPEDIC BANDAGE : Splint or brace : With hinge or pivot : By chemically reactive material (e.g., plaster cast))
Patent 6004284: Surgical handpiece
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Material introduced into and removed from body through passage in body inserted means : Gas injected into body canal or cavity)
Patent 6004285: Injector head for medical use
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material flow varying means controlled by condition responsive sensor : Sensor controls pump, motor, or pressure driven means : Solid ejected from body inserted conduit)
Patent 6004286: Particle delivery
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Needleless hypodermic injector : Sensor controls pump, motor, or pressure driven means)
Patent 6004287: Biolistic apparatus for delivering substances into cells and tissues
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Needleless hypodermic injector : Sensor controls pump, motor, or pressure driven means)
Patent 6004288: Breast pump
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Means forceably introducing or removing material from body orifice or wound : Lacteal extractors (e.g., breast pump, etc.) : Solid ejected from body inserted conduit)
Patent 6004289: Multiple layer high strength balloon for dilatation catheter
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Having means inflated in body (e.g., inflatable nozzle, dilator, balloon catheter, occluder, etc.) : Having remote control for applying light, electricity, or heat to alter conduit shape (e.g., shape memory alloy, etc.))
Patent 6004290: Urethral sizing catheter
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Having means inflated in body (e.g., inflatable nozzle, dilator, balloon catheter, occluder, etc.) : Having means to retain conduit or inflated means in position (e.g., depth control, external seal, etc.) : Lumen extending from proximal end to aperture proximal of inflated means)
Patent 6004291: Intravascular catheter with distal guide wire lumen and transition
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Having means inflated in body (e.g., inflatable nozzle, dilator, balloon catheter, occluder, etc.) : Having remote control for applying light, electricity, or heat to alter conduit shape (e.g., shape memory alloy, etc.))
Patent 6004292: Medical fluid injector
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Having means for eliminating and/or preventing injection of air into body : From pump injection device : With cyclic or timed regulation)
Patent 6004293: Slotted regional anesthesia needle
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Body entering conduit axially movable within body piercing conduit while former is disposed in the body : Having longitudinal groove or slot in piercing conduit to permit removal from body entering conduit : With threaded drive means)
Patent 6004294: Catheter and introducer needle assembly with needle shield
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Body piercer, obturator rod, or stylet axially movable within body entering conduit while latter is disposed in body : Having cover or protector for body entering conduit : With threaded drive means)
Patent 6004295: Catheters
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Body piercer, obturator rod, or stylet axially movable within body entering conduit while latter is disposed in body : Having bag or sheath enclosing body entering conduit)
Patent 6004296: Lockable safety shield assembly for a prefillable syringe
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Means moved by person to inject or remove fluent material to or from body inserted conduit, holder, or reservoir : Injector or aspirator syringe supported only by person during use (e.g., hand held hypodermic syringe, douche tube with forced injection, etc.) : Having cover or protector for body entering conduit : Cover or protector for body entering conduit movable axially relative to one another : And extended therefrom by piston when syringe is used)
Patent 6004297: Injection syringe
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Means moved by person to inject or remove fluent material to or from body inserted conduit, holder, or reservoir : Injector or aspirator syringe supported only by person during use (e.g., hand held hypodermic syringe, douche tube with forced injection, etc.) : Having means for metering material flow to or from body : Septum pierced by conduit to permit flow)
Patent 6004298: Injection devices
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Means moved by person to inject or remove fluent material to or from body inserted conduit, holder, or reservoir : Injector or aspirator syringe supported only by person during use (e.g., hand held hypodermic syringe, douche tube with forced injection, etc.) : Having means for metering material flow to or from body : Including means for controlling piston stroke length : By rotatable means (e.g., micrometer, etc.) :)
Patent 6004299: Injection vessel and solution-enclosed injection vessel in use thereof
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Means moved by person to inject or remove fluent material to or from body inserted conduit, holder, or reservoir : Injector or aspirator syringe supported only by person during use (e.g., hand held hypodermic syringe, douche tube with forced injection, etc.) : With piston or plunger for expelling material from body or injector reservoir : Bellows-type reservoir)
Patent 6004300: Composite hypodermic syringe piston
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Means moved by person to inject or remove fluent material to or from body inserted conduit, holder, or reservoir : Injector or aspirator syringe supported only by person during use (e.g., hand held hypodermic syringe, douche tube with forced injection, etc.) : With piston or plunger for expelling material from body or injector reservoir : Seal ring mounted on piston : By rotatable means (e.g., micrometer, etc.))
Patent 6004301: Surface access double hemostatic valve for hemodialysis
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Means for controlling material flow to or from body, or metering a predetermined dose or amount : Having flow closing or opening means (e.g., plug, cap, seal, etc.) : Mounted in material reservoir)
Patent 6004302: Cannula
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Body inserted tubular conduit structure (e.g., needles, cannulas, nozzles, trocars, catheters, etc.) : Bag type)
Patent 6004303: Choker catheter
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Body inserted tubular conduit structure (e.g., needles, cannulas, nozzles, trocars, catheters, etc.) : Bag type)
Patent 6004304: Subcutaneous needle and method of producing the same
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Body inserted tubular conduit structure (e.g., needles, cannulas, nozzles, trocars, catheters, etc.) : Body piercing condit (e.g., needle, etc.) : With anticoagulant supply means)
Patent 6004305: Drainage catheter assembly
(SURGERY : MEANS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING BODY FLUIDS OR WASTE MATERIAL (E.G., RECEPTACLES, ETC.) : Receptacle attached to or inserted within body to receive discharge therefrom : Receptacle or portion thereof inserted within body cavity : Means moved by person to produce suction (e.g., squeeze bulb, piston, etc.))
Patent 6004306: Absorbent article with multi-directional extensible side panels
(SURGERY : MEANS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING BODY FLUIDS OR WASTE MATERIAL (E.G., RECEPTACLES, ETC.) : Absorbent pad for external or internal application and supports therefor (e.g., catamenial devices, diapers, etc.) : Having specific design, shape, or structural feature : Hourglass shape : Pulling string)
Patent 6004307: Diaper package
(SURGERY : MEANS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING BODY FLUIDS OR WASTE MATERIAL (E.G., RECEPTACLES, ETC.) : Absorbent pad for external or internal application and supports therefor (e.g., catamenial devices, diapers, etc.) : Having specific design, shape, or structural feature : With means to retain accessory (e.g., towelette or lotion, etc.) : Release sheet)
Patent 6004308: Adhesive attachment system with a non-tacky surface for sanitary napkins
(SURGERY : MEANS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING BODY FLUIDS OR WASTE MATERIAL (E.G., RECEPTACLES, ETC.) : Absorbent pad for external or internal application and supports therefor (e.g., catamenial devices, diapers, etc.) : Pad having means for securing pad during use : Adhesive tab fastener element : With release means associated with tab fastner : And waist opening)
Patent 6004309: Method and apparatus for controlled environment electrotransport
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Method : Enhanced absorption of therapeutic material internally using iontophoretic treatment : Axially adjustable)
Patent 6004310: Multilumen catheter shaft with reinforcement
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Body inserted tubular conduit structure (e.g., needles, cannulas, nozzles, trocars, catheters, etc.) : Flexible catheter or means (e.g., coupling) used therewith : With reinforcing structure : Colostomy apparatus)
Patent 6004311: Connecting arrangement and process for connecting two separate parts of a medical system
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Body inserted tubular conduit structure (e.g., needles, cannulas, nozzles, trocars, catheters, etc.) : Flexible catheter or means (e.g., coupling) used therewith : Coupling or connector structure : Shaped for cardiovascular system)
Patent 6004312: Computerized EMG diagnostic system
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting muscle electrical signal : With feedback of signal to patient)
Patent 6004313: Patient fixation system and method for laser eye surgery
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Light application : Ophthalmic : Recurving or reshaping of the eye :)
Patent 6004314: Optical coherence tomography assisted surgical apparatus
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Light application : Systems : Beam energy control or monitoring : Condition responsive :)
Patent 6004315: Optical fiber diffuser and method of making
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Light application : Applicators : Placed in body : With optical fiber :)
Patent 6004316: Method for the treatment of patent ductus arteriosus
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Heat application : Tip or other heat concentration means : Tip or other cooling concentration means)
Patent 6004317: Electrosurgical instrument
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Electrical application : Applicators : Coagulation)
Patent 6004318: Electrosurgical electrode for treating glaucoma
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Electrical application : Applicators : Coagulation)
Patent 6004319: Electrosurgical instrument
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Electrical application : Applicators : Cutting : Bipolar electrodes : With formable electrode)
Patent 6004320: Clip on electrocauterizing sheath for orthopedic shave devices
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Electrical application : Applicators : coagulation : Bipolar electrodes)
Patent 6004321: Cannulated screw retraction apparatus and method of retraction
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : With intermediate pivot)
Patent 6004322: Modular pedicle screw system
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Internal fixation means : Spinal positioner or stabilizer : Cyclable or incrementable)
Patent 6004323: Surgically implantable fastening system
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Internal fixation means : Spinal positioner or stabilizer : Cyclable or incrementable)
Patent 6004324: Adjustable locking nail
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Internal fixation means : Femoral nail : Anti-rotation or keeper means)
Patent 6004325: Biomedical cement bonding enhancement tube
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Means for use in bone reperation : Device for the application of bone cement : Applicator : Pressurized cement placement :)
Patent 6004326: Method and instrumentation for implant insertion
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Means for use in bone reperation : Prosthesis insertor or extractor : Cross-pinning drill guide)
Patent 6004327: Ratcheting compression device
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Means for use in bone reperation : Screw or pin placement or removal means : Restrained movable mass (e.g., slide hammer))
Patent 6004328: Radially expandable intraluminal stent and delivery catheter therefore and method of using the same
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : ARTERIAL PROSTHESIS (I.E., BLOOD VESSEL) : Stent combined with surgical delivery system (e.g., surgical tools, delivery sheath, etc.) :)
Patent 6004329: Shape-adjustable surgical implement handle
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Means for inserting or removing conduit within body : Means for use in bone reperation)
Patent 6004330: Device or apparatus for manipulating matter
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Means for concretion removal : Embryotome)
Patent 6004331: Depilator
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Means for removal of skin or material therefrom : Physical removal of hair or hair plugs from skin : Fetus extractor)
Patent 6004332: Suturing instrument with multiple rotatably mounted offset needle holders and method of using the same
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier : Mechanical suture or ligature applier : Clip fed from supply)
Patent 6004333: Prosthetic with collagen for tissue repair
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Surgical mesh, connector, clip, clamp or band : Suturing or ligating aid or guide)
Patent 6004334: Tongue cleaning apparatus
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Optic, otic or oral scrapper or abrader : Occluding clip, clamp, or band)
Patent 6004335: Ultrasonic hemostatic and cutting instrument
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Cutting, puncturing or piercing : Cutter having vibratory drive means : Artery or vein)
Patent 6004336: Angiostomy apparatus using ultrasonic energy and angiostomy method
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Cutting, puncturing or piercing : Cutter having vibratory drive means : Artery or vein)
Patent 6004337: Apparatus for developing an anatomic space for laparoscopic procedures with laparoscopic visualization
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Blunt dissectors : Puncturing or piercing)
Patent 6004338: Stretch resistant vaso-occlusive coils
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Internal pressure applicator (e.g., dilator) : Puncturing or piercing)
Patent 6004339: Balloon catheter with multiple distensibilities
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Internal pressure applicator (e.g., dilator) : Inflatable or expandible by fluid : Acupuncture means)
Patent 6004340: Balloon dissecting instruments
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Internal pressure applicator (e.g., dilator) : Inflatable or expandible by fluid : Acupuncture means)
Patent 6004341: Vascular wound closure device
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Internal pressure applicator (e.g., dilator) : Expanding dilator (e.g., expanding arm, etc.) : Nose or throat)
Patent 6004342: Nasal insert device for improving breathing
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Internal pressure applicator (e.g., dilator) : Nasal dilator : Nose or throat)
Patent 6004343: Universal pressure pad for femoral clamps
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : External pressure applicator : With emboli trap or filter)
Patent 6004344: Infrared ray irradiation apparatus and infrared ray irradiation source used therein
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Light application : Lamp and casing : Surrounding body or body member : By partially or wholly implanted device)
Patent 6004345: Therapeutic wrap for sore throats
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Thermal applicators : For specific external body area : Dry gas)
Patent 6004346: Intralumenal drug eluting prosthesis
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Hollow or tubular part or organ (e.g., bladder, urethra, bronchi, bile duct, etc.) : Material characteristic : Including natural bone tissue)
Patent 6004347: Non-migrating vascular prosthesis and minimally invasive placement system therefor
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Hollow or tubular part or organ (e.g., bladder, urethra, bronchi, bile duct, etc.) : Bone composition)
Patent 6004348: Endoluminal encapsulated stent and methods of manufacture and endoluminal delivery
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Hollow or tubular part or organ (e.g., bladder, urethra, bronchi, bile duct, etc.) : Stent : Including natural bone tissue)
Patent 6004349: Set screw for use with osteosynthesis apparatus
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Internal fixation means : Spinal positioner or stabilizer : Cyclable or incrementable)
Patent 6004351: Prosthetic knee joint
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : HEART VALVE : Having rigid or semirigid pivoting occluder : Fixed cylindrical pin structured to permit only pivoting movement of occluder : Trileaflet)
Patent 6004352: Tibia platform for an artificial knee joint
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Bone : Joint bone : Knee joint bone : Tibial bone : Movable bearing : Movable)
Patent 6004353: Modular acetabular reconstruction plate
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Bone : Joint bone : Hip joint bone : Acetabular cup : Including an intermediate bearing cup)
Patent 6004354: IceA gene and related methods
(CHEMISTRY: MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND MICROBIOLOGY : MEASURING OR TESTING PROCESS INVOLVING ENZYMES OR MICRO-ORGANISMS; COMPOSITION OR TEST STRIP THEREFORE; PROCESSES OF FORMING SUCH COMPOSITION OR TEST STRIP : Involving nucleic acid :)
Patent 6004355: Hair coloring compositions comprising a peroxygen oxidizing agent, an organic peroxyacid precursor, and oxidative hair coloring agents
(BLEACHING AND DYEING; FLUID TREATMENT AND CHEMICAL MODIFICATION OF TEXTILES AND FIBERS : DYEING INVOLVING ANIMAL-DERIVED NATURAL FIBER MATERIAL (OTHER THAN SOLELY WOOL OR SILK), E.G., LEATHER, FUR, HAIR, FEATHERS, ETC., COMPOSITION, PROCESS, OR PRODUCT : Hair dyeing : Oxidation dye :)
Patent 6004356: Compositions and processes for the oxidation dyeing of keratin fibers with oxidation bases, a meta-aminophenol, and y-hyroxyindoline
(BLEACHING AND DYEING; FLUID TREATMENT AND CHEMICAL MODIFICATION OF TEXTILES AND FIBERS : DYEING INVOLVING ANIMAL-DERIVED NATURAL FIBER MATERIAL (OTHER THAN SOLELY WOOL OR SILK), E.G., LEATHER, FUR, HAIR, FEATHERS, ETC., COMPOSITION, PROCESS, OR PRODUCT : Hair dyeing : Oxidation dye : Plural dyes or dye and coupling agent : Paradiaminobenzene dye : With aminophenol dye :)
Patent 6004357: Process for dyeing textile material having polyester fibers
(BLEACHING AND DYEING; FLUID TREATMENT AND CHEMICAL MODIFICATION OF TEXTILES AND FIBERS : ORGANIC ADDITIVE FOR DYE COMPOSITION, DYE COMPOSITION CONTAINING ORGANIC ADDITIVE, PROCESS OR PRODUCT; OTHER THAN EMULSIFIER, PH ADJUSTER OR STARCH OR GUM PRINT PASTE THICKENER : Carboxylic acid or salt thereof : Amine : Contains heavy metal)
Patent 6004358: Batchwise dyeing of cellulosic textile material with indigo by the exhaust method
(BLEACHING AND DYEING; FLUID TREATMENT AND CHEMICAL MODIFICATION OF TEXTILES AND FIBERS : DYE OR POTENTIAL DYE COMPOSITION, ADDITIVE, TREATMENT, PROCESS, PRODUCT, OR ANCILLARY DYE OPERATION : Sulfur dye or vat dye : Indigoid dye : Sulfonated azo)
Patent 6004359: Methods of forming battery electrodes
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Electric battery cell making : Including coating or impregnating : Applying terminal)
Patent 6004360: Process for preparing a fuel from tall-oil soft soap
(FUEL AND RELATED COMPOSITIONS : LIQUID FUELS (EXCLUDING FUELS THAT ARE EXCLUSIVELY MIXTURES OF LIQUID HYDROCARBONS) : Rosin, tall oil, or derivatives thereof containing (except abietic acids or fatty acids derived therefrom) : Alkanol component)
Patent 6004361: Low emissions diesel fuel
(FUEL AND RELATED COMPOSITIONS : LIQUID FUELS (EXCLUDING FUELS THAT ARE EXCLUSIVELY MIXTURES OF LIQUID HYDROCARBONS) : Organic nitrogen compound containing : Nitro or nitroso bonded directly to carbon : Plural nitrogens in the organic nitrogen compound (e.g., diamines, aminoamides, guanidines, etc.))
Patent 6004362: Method for forming an abrasive surface on a tool
(ABRASIVE TOOL MAKING PROCESS, MATERIAL, OR COMPOSITION : IMPREGNATING OR COATING AN ABRASIVE TOOL :)
Patent 6004363: Abrasive article and method for making the same
(ABRASIVE TOOL MAKING PROCESS, MATERIAL, OR COMPOSITION : LAMINATING :)
Patent 6004364: Separation device
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Hollow or tubular part or organ (e.g., bladder, urethra, bronchi, bile duct, etc.) : Stent : Including natural bone tissue)
Patent 6004365: Air filtering device
(GAS SEPARATION : MOUNTED OR SUPPORTED FOR CONTINUOUS MOTION : Spiral guide)
Patent 6004366: Reverse flow air filter arrangement and method
(GAS SEPARATION : RESIDUE ACCESS, HANDLING OR REMOVING MEANS : Baffle intermediate concentrate collector zone and gas outlet conduit)
Patent 6004367: Front access cover for air purifier
(GAS SEPARATION : WITH GAS FLOW EFFECTING MEANS : Impingement baffle)
Patent 6004368: Melting of reactive metallic materials
(SPECIALIZED METALLURGICAL PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS FOR USE THEREIN, CONSOLIDATED METAL POWDER COMPOSITIONS, AND LOOSE METAL PARTICULATE MIXTURES : PROCESSES : Electrothermic processes (e.g., microwave, induction, resistance, electric arc, plasma, etc.) : Electrical induction : And settling of free metal from solution)
Patent 6004369: Steel production method
(SPECIALIZED METALLURGICAL PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS FOR USE THEREIN, CONSOLIDATED METAL POWDER COMPOSITIONS, AND LOOSE METAL PARTICULATE MIXTURES : PROCESSES : Electrothermic processes (e.g., microwave, induction, resistance, electric arc, plasma, etc.) : Exhaust or top gas reused or treated : Producing or treating Iron(Fe) or Iron alloy : With electric arc)
Patent 6004370: Sintered friction material
(SPECIALIZED METALLURGICAL PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS FOR USE THEREIN, CONSOLIDATED METAL POWDER COMPOSITIONS, AND LOOSE METAL PARTICULATE MIXTURES : COMPOSITIONS : Consolidated metal powder compositions : With nonmetal constituent - Silicon(Si) considered a metal (e.g., cermet, etc.) : Oxide containing : With another nonmetal : And clay (e.g., bentonite, montmorillonite, etc.), cement, or Alkali metal silicate)
Patent 6004371: Titanium-based carbonitride alloy with controllable wear resistance and toughness
(SPECIALIZED METALLURGICAL PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS FOR USE THEREIN, CONSOLIDATED METAL POWDER COMPOSITIONS, AND LOOSE METAL PARTICULATE MIXTURES : COMPOSITIONS : Consolidated metal powder compositions : With nonmetal constituent - Silicon(Si) considered a metal (e.g., cermet, etc.) : Carbide containing : With another nonmetal : Nonmetal is Boron(B) or Nitrogen(N) :)
Patent 6004372: Thermal spray coating for gates and seats
(SPECIALIZED METALLURGICAL PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS FOR USE THEREIN, CONSOLIDATED METAL POWDER COMPOSITIONS, AND LOOSE METAL PARTICULATE MIXTURES : COMPOSITIONS : Loose particulate mixture (i.e., composition) containing metal particles : Base metal one or more of Beryllium(Be), Magnesium(Mg), or Aluminum(Al))
Patent 6004373: Method for producing iron carbide
(SPECIALIZED METALLURGICAL PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS FOR USE THEREIN, CONSOLIDATED METAL POWDER COMPOSITIONS, AND LOOSE METAL PARTICULATE MIXTURES : PROCESSES : Producing or treating free metal : At 300 degrees C or greater (e.g., pyrometallurgy, etc.) : Iron(Fe) : Reduction with externally applied gas (e.g., batch HyL process, etc.) : Including consolidation of solid Carbon(C) containing material with reducible Iron(Fe) compound)
Patent 6004374: Carbonaceous adsorbent membranes for gas dehydration
(GAS SEPARATION: PROCESSES : SELECTIVE DIFFUSION OF GASES : Selective diffusion of gases through substantially solid barrier (e.g., semipermeable membrane, etc.) : Water vapor permeates barrier :)
Patent 6004375: Process and apparatus to treat gasborne particles
(GAS SEPARATION: PROCESSES : ELECTRIC OR ELECTROSTATIC FIELD (E.G., ELECTROSTATIC PRECIPITATION, ETC.) : Selective diffusion of gases through substantially solid barrier (e.g., semipermeable membrane, etc.))
Patent 6004376: Method for the electrical charging and separation of particles that are difficult to separate from a gas flow
(GAS SEPARATION: PROCESSES : ELECTRIC OR ELECTROSTATIC FIELD (E.G., ELECTROSTATIC PRECIPITATION, ETC.) : Plural separate stages or zones (e.g., separate ionization and collection regions, etc.) : By scraping or vibrating)
Patent 6004377: System for collecting and refining SF.sub.6 gas and method therefor
(GAS SEPARATION: PROCESSES : CHROMATOGRAPHY : Pulsing or time-varying electric field (e.g., AC, pulsed DC, etc.))
Patent 6004378: Oxygen enrichment process
(GAS SEPARATION: PROCESSES : SOLID SORPTION : Including reduction of pressure : Plural pressure varying steps (e.g., pressure swing adsorption, etc.) : Sweep gas used : Feed gas or constituent thereof is sweep gas : With heating or cooling :)
Patent 6004379: System for quenching and scrubbing hot partial oxidation gas
(GAS SEPARATION: PROCESSES : LIQUID CONTACTING (E.G., SORPTION, SCRUBBING, ETC.) : And degasification of a liquid : By reduction of pressure (e.g., flashing, etc.) : Inert stripping gas)
Patent 6004380: Gas drying process using glycol, including purification of discharged gas
(GAS SEPARATION: PROCESSES : LIQUID CONTACTING (E.G., SORPTION, SCRUBBING, ETC.) : And degasification of a liquid : By reduction of pressure (e.g., flashing, etc.) : And heating : Liquid recycled or reused : Steam is stripping gas)
Patent 6004381: Filtration device and method using absorption for the removal of gas phase contaminants
(GAS SEPARATION: PROCESSES : LIQUID CONTACTING (E.G., SORPTION, SCRUBBING, ETC.) : On surface extending mass : Particulate media, fibrous media, or packing elements : Reduction of pressure during liquid contact)
Patent 6004382: Air cleaning system for vehicle cooling system and engine and cab
(GAS SEPARATION: PROCESSES : DEFLECTING : Centrifugal force : Created by rotating equipment : Gas condensed)
Patent 6004383: Membrane dryer for drying moist air with valved scavenger duct
(GAS SEPARATION: APPARATUS : APPARATUS FOR SELECTIVE DIFFUSION OF GASES (E.G., SEMIPERMEABLE MEMBRANE, ETC.) : Plural separate barriers : Parallel hollow fibers or cylinders (e.g., bundled, etc.) :)
Patent 6004384: Rotary adsorption apparatus
(GAS SEPARATION: APPARATUS : SOLID SORBENT APPARATUS : Plural solid sorbent beds : Rotating solid sorbent bed : Movable solid sorbent bed (e.g., fluidized bed, etc.))
Patent 6004385: Compact gas liquid separation system with real-time performance monitoring
(GAS SEPARATION: APPARATUS : DEGASIFYING MEANS FOR LIQUID : With control means responsive to sensed condition : With pressure sensing means : Separator inlet or outlet valve responsive to float level)
Patent 6004386: Apparatus for creating gas-liquid interfacial contact conditions for highly efficient mass transfer
(GAS SEPARATION: APPARATUS : DEGASIFYING MEANS FOR LIQUID : With gas contacting means : With heat exchange means)
Patent 6004387: Fire resistant liquid, process for preparing it, and fireproof building material and fire resistant adhesive using the fire resistant liquid
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Contains fireproofing or biocidal agent : Contains fireproofing agent : Silicon containing : Metal salt of carboxylic acid)
Patent 6004388: Non-aqueous ink for ball point pen, and ball point pen
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Marking : Inks : Organic dye containing : Specified vehicle, solvent, or dispersing medium containing : Protein or derivative containing)
Patent 6004389: Pigment ink composition capable of forming image having no significant bleeding or feathering
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Marking : Inks : Pigment containing : Specified vehicle, solvent, or dispersing medium containing : Organic oxygen compound containing : Casein or derivative containing)
Patent 6004390: Tooth surface treatment composition and methods
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Dental : Organic nitrogen compound or organic sulfur compound containing)
Patent 6004391: Pigments for the production of purple ceramic decoration, process for the production thereof and use thereof
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Pigment, filler, or aggregate compositions, e.g., stone, shale, pebbles, rock, etc. : Composition contains identified material other than water : Elemental metal or alloy containing : Lime, limestone or chalk containing)
Patent 6004392: Ferroelectric capacitor and manufacturing the same using bismuth layered oxides
(SINGLE-CRYSTAL, ORIENTED-CRYSTAL, AND EPITAXY GROWTH PROCESSES; NON-COATING APPARATUS THEREFOR : FORMING FROM VAPOR OR GASEOUS STATE (E.G., VPE, SUBLIMATION) : With decomposition of a precursor (except impurity or dopant precursor) composed of diverse atoms (e.g., CVD) : With responsive control)
Patent 6004393: Detecting method of impurity concentration in crystal, method for producing single crystal and apparatus for the pull-up of a single
(SINGLE-CRYSTAL, ORIENTED-CRYSTAL, AND EPITAXY GROWTH PROCESSES; NON-COATING APPARATUS THEREFOR : APPARATUS : For crystallization from liquid or supercritical state : Seed pulling : Fully-sealed or vacuum-maintained chamber (e.g., ampoule))
Patent 6004394: Apparatus for direct or indirect application of a liquid or pasty coating medium onto a traveling material web, notably of paper or
(COATING APPARATUS : SOLID APPLICATOR CONTACTING WORK : Movably mounted applicator : Rotary applicator : With doctor or film distributing feeder engaging applicator : Rotary : Open side applicator and back-up support)
Patent 6004395: Paper handling flap valve array system
(COATING APPARATUS : CONTROL MEANS RESPONSIVE TO A RANDOMLY OCCURRING SENSED CONDITION : Responsive to attribute, absence or presence of work : Presence of work at or passage of work through coating station sensed : Having means to control coating application : Of a valve : By means to move applicator or applicator adjunct from inoperative position to operative position)
Patent 6004396: Spherical shaped semiconductor integrated circuit
(COATING APPARATUS : GAS OR VAPOR DEPOSITION : Web or sheet work)
Patent 6004397: TEOS-O.sub.3 oxidizing film depositing system and process for supplying ozone (O.sub.3) thereto
(COATING APPARATUS : GAS OR VAPOR DEPOSITION : Multizone chamber : Cut off)
Patent 6004398: Cleaning textile machines
(CLEANING AND LIQUID CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : : Including application of electrical radiant or wave energy to work :)
Patent 6004399: Ultra-low particle semiconductor cleaner for removal of particle contamination and residues from surface oxide formation on
(CLEANING AND LIQUID CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : : For metallic, siliceous, or calcareous basework, including chemical bleaching, oxidation or reduction : Semiconductor cleaning)
Patent 6004400: Carbon dioxide cleaning process
(CLEANING AND LIQUID CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : : For metallic, siliceous, or calcareous basework, including chemical bleaching, oxidation or reduction : Semiconductor cleaning)
Patent 6004401: Method for cleaning a semiconductor structure
(CLEANING AND LIQUID CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : : For metallic, siliceous, or calcareous basework, including chemical bleaching, oxidation or reduction : Semiconductor cleaning)
Patent 6004402: Method of cleaning silicon material with a sponge
(CLEANING AND LIQUID CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : : For metallic, siliceous, or calcareous basework, including chemical bleaching, oxidation or reduction : Semiconductor cleaning)
Patent 6004403: Solvent cleaning system
(CLEANING AND LIQUID CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : : Including regeneration, purification, recovery or separation of agent used : Longitudinally traveling work, of bar, strip, strand, sheet or web form)
Patent 6004404: Product cleaner
(CLEANING AND LIQUID CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : : Including use of vacuum, suction, or inert atmosphere : Carbon removal (e.g., from engines))
Patent 6004405: Wafer having a laser mark on chamfered edge
(METAL TREATMENT : BARRIER LAYER STOCK MATERIAL, P-N TYPE : With recess, void, dislocation, grain boundaries or channel openings : Carbonaceous)
Patent 6004406: Silicon on insulating substrate
(METAL TREATMENT : BARRIER LAYER STOCK MATERIAL, P-N TYPE : With non-semiconductive coating thereon : Carbonaceous)
Patent 6004407: Hard magnetic materials and method of producing the same
(METAL TREATMENT : STOCK : Magnetic : Rare earth and transition metal containing : Boron containing : In fused state)
Patent 6004408: Nickel-chrome-iron based alloy composition
(METAL TREATMENT : STOCK : Age or precipitation hardened or strengthened : Nickel base : Chromium containing : Nickel containing)
Patent 6004409: Production of high quality machinable tolling plate using brazing sheet scrap
(METAL TREATMENT : PROCESS OF MODIFYING OR MAINTAINING INTERNAL PHYSICAL STRUCTURE (I.E., MICROSTRUCTURE) OR CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF METAL, PROCESS OF REACTIVE COATING OF METAL AND PROCESS OF CHEMICAL-HEAT REMOVING (E.G., FLAME-CUTTING, ETC.) OR BURNING OF METAL : With measuring, testing, or sensing : Utilizing therein factors or percentages related to metal or metal alloy composition (i.e., including carbon content))
Patent 6004410: Apparatus comprising an inflatable vehicle occupant protection device and a gas generating composition therefor
(EXPLOSIVE AND THERMIC COMPOSITIONS OR CHARGES : CONTAINING INORGANIC NITROGEN-OXYGEN SALT : With an organic nonexplosive or organic nonthermic component)
Patent 6004411: Azide-free gas-producing composition
(EXPLOSIVE AND THERMIC COMPOSITIONS OR CHARGES : CONTAINING INORGANIC OXYGEN-HALOGEN SALT : Alkali metal oxygen-halogen salt : With nitrated organic compound : With an organic nonexplosive or organic nonthermic component)
Patent 6004412: Method and system for repairing a damaged plastic pipe
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : Friction treatment (e.g., welding) : Sheet or web splicing)
Patent 6004413: Method for making a laminate and device for the application of this method
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : Optically transparent glass sandwich making (e.g., window or filter) : With removal of defective area to be repaired)
Patent 6004414: Tire manufacturing method and machine
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : Making flexible or resilient toroidal shape; e.g., tire, inner tube, etc. : Of plural layers : Bead-applying : Folding fabric about bead : Shaping)
Patent 6004415: Manufacture procedure of vehicle sunshade curtain
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : With electro-deposition : About tubular lamina)
Patent 6004416: Shed-formed profile insulating covering and manufacturing method thereof
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : With abrading or grinding of lamina : On adherent surface of lamina prior to assembly)
Patent 6004417: Method for coupling conduits using microencapsulatable solvent adhesive composition
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : With destruction of solid transitory material; e.g., dissolving, melting, etc. : Subsequent to assembly)
Patent 6004418: Method of joining a cover material to a substrate utilizing electrically conductive bonding
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : With permanent bending or reshaping or surface deformation of self sustaining lamina : By bending, drawing or stretch forming sheet to assume shape of configured lamina while in contact therewith : Surface deformation only (e.g., embossing))
Patent 6004419: Heat transfer printing process for producing raised images
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : Direct contact transfer of adhered lamina from carrier to base : Of portion only of lamina from carrier : Folding only)
Patent 6004420: Method of producing optical disks and apparatus used therefor
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : With stripping of adhered lamina : And assembly with different lamina : Pressure assisted bonding)
Patent 6004421: Printing and assembling large posters
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : With cutting, punching, tearing or severing : Prior to assembly : Cutting to shape joining edge surfaces only : After bonding; e.g., as finishing step, etc.)
Patent 6004422: Microstructured articles with backing and methods of manufacture
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : With mass application of nonadhesive fibers or particles between laminae : With application of adhesive)
Patent 6004423: Manufacturing method for a batch of laminated cells and laminated cells thereby obtained
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : Of laminae having opposed facing areas out of contact : By nonuniform adhesive application)
Patent 6004424: Methods of sealing boxes with adhesive tape utilizing multiple tape rolls
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : Of discrete laminae to single face of additional lamina : Core within tube)
Patent 6004425: Rubber-based structural white-shell adhesives
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : Particular adhesive : Organic containing : Synthetic resin containing : Halogenated hydrocarbon resin : Derived from acyclic compound containing N)
Patent 6004426: Carpet stripping apparatus and method
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Delaminating, per se : Particular adhesive)
Patent 6004427: Device for welding flatly stacked workpieces in the ultrasonic welding process
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : SURFACE BONDING MEANS AND/OR ASSEMBLY MEANS THEREFOR : Presses or press platen structures, per se : With sonic or ultrasonic means : Specified structure of sonic or ultrasonic work contacting surface : Means separating articles from bulk source)
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