Patents 6004428

Patents 6004428 - 6004680

Patent 6004428: Process for fiber recovery from bonded fiber webs
(PAPER MAKING AND FIBER LIBERATION : PROCESSES OF CHEMICAL LIBERATION, RECOVERY OR PURIFICATION OF NATURAL CELLULOSE OR FIBROUS MATERIAL : Mineral fibers :)

Patent 6004429: Machine and method for producing a fibrous creped web
(PAPER MAKING AND FIBER LIBERATION : PROCESSES AND PRODUCTS : Non-uniform, irregular or configured web or sheet : Creping and/or crinkling : Electrical conductor)

Patent 6004430: Method and device for enhancing the run of a paper web in a paper machine
(PAPER MAKING AND FIBER LIBERATION : PROCESSES AND PRODUCTS : Running or indefinite length work forming and/or treating processes (e.g., web) : Subsequent treatment of formed web : Heating, cooling, gas or vapor contact : With heating and/or cooling)

Patent 6004431: Headbox with active local flow control
(PAPER MAKING AND FIBER LIBERATION : APPARATUS : Automatic control : Of stock feed to forming device : Transverse movement of wire)

Patent 6004432: Sheet turn with vectored air supply
(PAPER MAKING AND FIBER LIBERATION : APPARATUS : Web creping or crinkling type : Cylinder and doctor : Means applying fluid)

Patent 6004433: Purification of electronic specialty gases by vapor phase transfilling
(DISTILLATION: PROCESSES, SEPARATORY : WITH MEASURING, TESTING OR INSPECTING :)

Patent 6004434: Method of recycling cleaning solvent
(DISTILLATION: PROCESSES, SEPARATORY : WITH MEASURING, TESTING OR INSPECTING : Of concentration :)

Patent 6004435: Separation of cumene from 3-ethyl toluene by azeotropic distillation
(DISTILLATION: PROCESSES, SEPARATORY : ADDING MATERIAL TO DISTILLAND EXCEPT WATER OR STEAM PER SE : Organic compound : One additive an alcohol or ether)

Patent 6004436: Processes for the chemical modification of inorganic aerogels
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : : Processes of treating materials by wave energy : With discharge)

Patent 6004437: Thin-film magnetic recording head manufacturing method
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : : Coating, forming or etching by sputtering : Sputter etching : Ion beam etching (e.g., ion milling, etc.) : With sputter etching)

Patent 6004438: Biofilm reduction sterilizer
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : APPARATUS : Electrolytic : Cells : With heater or cooler)

Patent 6004439: Apparatus for obtaining products by anode oxidation of dissolved chlorides of alkaline or alkaline-earth metals
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : APPARATUS : Electrolytic : Cells : Diaphragm type : Concentrically arranged electrodes : With feeding and/or withdrawal means)

Patent 6004440: Cathode current control system for a wafer electroplating apparatus
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : APPARATUS : Electrolytic : Elements : With feeding and/or withdrawal means)

Patent 6004441: Biosensor
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : APPARATUS : Electrolytic : Analysis and testing : Biological material (e.g., microbe, enzyme, antigen, etc.) analyzed, tested, or included in apparatus : Enzyme included in apparatus : And microelectrode (i.e., at least one electrode dimension is less than 500 microns))

Patent 6004442: Analyte-selective sensor
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : APPARATUS : Electrolytic : Analysis and testing : Ion-sensitive electrode : Three or more electrodes)

Patent 6004443: Chromatography-format fluid electrophoresis
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : : Electrophoresis or electro-osmosis processes and electrolyte compositions therefor when not provided for elsewhere : Capillary electrophoresis : With adjustment or alteration of electro-osmotic bulk flow : Nitrogen oxides)

Patent 6004444: Biomimetic pathways for assembling inorganic thin films and oriented mesoscopic silicate patterns through guided growth
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : : Electrophoresis or electro-osmosis processes and electrolyte compositions therefor when not provided for elsewhere : Inorganic siliceous or calcareous material prepared, separated, or treated (e.g., clay, earth, concrete, asbestos, glass, etc.) : Aqueous system)

Patent 6004445: Electrochemical methods for recovery of ascorbic acid
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : : Electrophoresis or electro-osmosis processes and electrolyte compositions therefor when not provided for elsewhere : Barrier separation (e.g., using membrane, filter paper, etc.) : Ion selective : Using bipolar membrane : And using bipolar membrane)

Patent 6004446: DNA Sequencing
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : APPARATUS : Electrophoretic or electro-osmotic apparatus : Gel electrophoresis type : Slab gel : Vertical or inclined : Cylindrical or curved magnetron target)

Patent 6004447: Electroforming process
(ELECTROLYSIS: PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS USED THEREIN, AND METHODS OF PREPARING THE COMPOSITIONS : PRODUCT PRODUCED BY ELECTROLYSIS INVOLVING ELECTROLYTIC MARKING, BATTERY ELECTRODE ACTIVE MATERIAL FORMING, ELECTROFORMING, OR ELECTROLYTIC COATING : Uranium)

Patent 6004448: Deposition of chromium oxides from a trivalent chromium solution containing a complexing agent for a buffer
(ELECTROLYSIS: PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS USED THEREIN, AND METHODS OF PREPARING THE COMPOSITIONS : ELECTROLYTIC COATING (PROCESS, COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF PREPARING COMPOSITION) : Forming multiple superposed electrolytic coatings : At least one chromium-containing coating : Predominantly aluminum substrate)

Patent 6004449: Method of operating electrolytic cell to produce highly concentrated alkaline hydrogen peroxide
(ELECTROLYSIS: PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS USED THEREIN, AND METHODS OF PREPARING THE COMPOSITIONS : ELECTROLYTIC SYNTHESIS (PROCESS, COMPOSITION, AND METHOD OF PREPARING COMPOSITION) : Preparing inorganic compound : Peroxy compound produced : Hydrogen peroxide : Hydroxy containing)

Patent 6004450: Process for forming a porous silicon member in a crystalline silicon member
(ELECTROLYSIS: PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS USED THEREIN, AND METHODS OF PREPARING THE COMPOSITIONS : ELECTROLYTIC EROSION OF A WORKPIECE FOR SHAPE OR SURFACE CHANGE (E.G., ETCHING, POLISHING, ETC.) (PROCESS AND ELECTROLYTE COMPOSITION) : Eroding workpiece of nonuniform internal electrical characteristics : Moving tool electrode)

Patent 6004451: Electrochemical decomposition of soil and water contaminants in situ
(ELECTROLYSIS: PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS USED THEREIN, AND METHODS OF PREPARING THE COMPOSITIONS : ELECTROLYTIC MATERIAL TREATMENT (PRODUCT, PROCESS, AND ELECTROLYTE COMPOSITION) : Moving tool electrode)

Patent 6004452: Process for converting hydrocarbon feed to high purity benzene and high purity paraxylene
(MINERAL OILS: PROCESSES AND PRODUCTS : CHEMICAL CONVERSION OF HYDROCARBONS : Plural parallel stages of chemical conversion : Split feed : Cracking in all stages)

Patent 6004453: Hydrocracking of heavy hydrocarbon oils with conversion facilitated by recycle of both heavy gas oil and pitch
(MINERAL OILS: PROCESSES AND PRODUCTS : CHEMICAL CONVERSION OF HYDROCARBONS : Cracking : Hydrogenative : Catalytic : With condensation of second stage vapors)

Patent 6004454: Hydrocracking of heavy oil and residuum with a dispersing-type catalyst
(MINERAL OILS: PROCESSES AND PRODUCTS : CHEMICAL CONVERSION OF HYDROCARBONS : Cracking : Hydrogenative : Catalytic : Silica or silicate containing catalyst : With metal or metal oxide : With group III metal, rare earth metal, or metal oxide (i.e., Sc, Y, Al, Ga, ln, Tl, metal of atomic number 57-71, or oxide thereof) : With group VI metal or metal oxide (i.e., Cr, Mo, W, Po, or oxide thereof) :)

Patent 6004455: Solvent-free method and apparatus for removing bituminous oil from oil sands
(MINERAL OILS: PROCESSES AND PRODUCTS : TAR SAND TREATMENT WITH LIQUID : With cracking)

Patent 6004456: Equalization basin-reactor system
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : FLOW, FLUID PRESSURE OR MATERIAL LEVEL, RESPONSIVE : Float : Controls movable separator : Float type)

Patent 6004457: Temporary silt guard for sewer inlet
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : STRUCTURAL INSTALLATION : Grated inlet surface drain : Fixed strainer)

Patent 6004458: Filter/sanitizer
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : WITH MEANS TO ADD TREATING MATERIAL : With distinct reactor tank, trough or compartment : Chemical holder in series with separator : Sectional chamber press type)

Patent 6004459: Metal particle removal and retention apparatus
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : MAGNETIC : Directly applied to separator)

Patent 6004460: Portable water filtration bottle
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : WITH REPAIR OR ASSEMBLING MEANS : Plates or frames)

Patent 6004461: Divided phase separator
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : WITH MOVABLE SUPPORT : Filter having selectively usable flow connector means)

Patent 6004462: Filter element
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : ELECTRICAL INSULATING OR ELECTRICITY DISCHARGING : Float)

Patent 6004463: Waste water treatment system and method
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : PROCESSES : Treatment by living organism : Controlling process in response to stream constituent or reactant concentration : Digesting sludge)

Patent 6004464: Spent brine reclamation
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : PROCESSES : Liquid/liquid solvent or colloidal extraction or diffusing or passing through septum selective as to material of a component of liquid; such diffusing or passing being effected by other than only an ion exchange or sorption process : Including prior use of additive (e.g., changing pH, etc.) : And anaerobic treatment)

Patent 6004465: System and process for iodine recovery
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : PROCESSES : Liquid/liquid solvent or colloidal extraction or diffusing or passing through septum selective as to material of a component of liquid; such diffusing or passing being effected by other than only an ion exchange or sorption process : Diffusing or passing through septum selective as to material of a component of liquid : Filtering through membrane (e.g., ultrafiltration) : Removing specified material : Maintaining critical concentration(s))

Patent 6004466: Recovery and reuse of sugar-derived nonionic surfactants from aqueous solutions
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : PROCESSES : Liquid/liquid solvent or colloidal extraction or diffusing or passing through septum selective as to material of a component of liquid; such diffusing or passing being effected by other than only an ion exchange or sorption process : Diffusing or passing through septum selective as to material of a component of liquid : Filtering through membrane (e.g., ultrafiltration) : Removing specified material : Maintaining critical concentration(s))

Patent 6004467: Process for the treatment of an aqueous suspension comprising kaolin
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : PROCESSES : Making an insoluble substance or accreting suspended constituents : Including step of manufacturing inorganic treating agent : In situ : Chemically specified precipitant, coagulant, or flocculant)

Patent 6004468: Serial drum apparatus and method for processing wet material
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : PROCESSES : Including controlling process in response to a sensed condition : Including agitation)

Patent 6004469: Process for removing H.sub.2 o.sub.2 from aqueous streams
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : PROCESSES : Chemical treatment : By oxidation : Catalytic : Catalytic)

Patent 6004470: Apparatus and method for coolant/tramp oil separation
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : PROCESSES : Separating : Skimming : Thermal diffusion)

Patent 6004471: Structure of the sensing element of a platinum resistance thermometer and method for manufacturing the same
(ETCHING A SUBSTRATE: PROCESSES : FORMING OR TREATING ELECTRICAL CONDUCTOR ARTICLE (E.G., CIRCUIT, ETC.) : Forming or treating resistive material :)

Patent 6004472: Dual etch step process for making a three etch depth air bearing slider
(ETCHING A SUBSTRATE: PROCESSES : FORMING OR TREATING ARTICLE CONTAINING MAGNETICALLY RESPONSIVE MATERIAL : Repairing circuit)

Patent 6004473: Magnetic write head having a coil with submicron pitch
(ETCHING A SUBSTRATE: PROCESSES : FORMING OR TREATING ARTICLE CONTAINING MAGNETICALLY RESPONSIVE MATERIAL : Repairing circuit)

Patent 6004474: Piezoelectric ceramic composition
(COMPOSITIONS : PIEZOELECTRIC : Chromium or chromium compound containing)

Patent 6004475: Corrosion inhibiting solutions for refrigeration systems comprising heteropoly complex anions of transition metal elements
(COMPOSITIONS : VAPORIZATION, OR EXPANSION, REFRIGERATION OR HEAT OR ENERGY EXCHANGE : With low-volatile solvent or absorbent : For dispersion or collodial system)

Patent 6004476: Corrosion inhibiting solutions and processes for refrigeration systems comprising heteropoly complex anions of transition metal elements
(COMPOSITIONS : VAPORIZATION, OR EXPANSION, REFRIGERATION OR HEAT OR ENERGY EXCHANGE : With low-volatile solvent or absorbent : For dispersion or collodial system)

Patent 6004477: Oxygen absorption composition
(COMPOSITIONS : REDUCTIVE BLEACHANT, DEOXIDANT, REDUCTANT, OR GENERATIVE : Deoxidant or oxygen scavenging : Contains Al-H bond)

Patent 6004478: Silacyclohexane compounds, preparation thereof, liquid crystal compositions comprising the same, and liquid crystal devices comprising
(COMPOSITIONS : LIQUID CRYSTAL COMPOSITIONS : Containing nonsteryl liquid crystalline compound of specified structure : Including heterocyclic ring : Boron, silicon, phosphorus, nitrogen, hydrogen, carbon, or halogen containing)

Patent 6004479: Matrix liquid crystal display
(COMPOSITIONS : LIQUID CRYSTAL COMPOSITIONS : Containing nonsteryl liquid crystalline compound of specified structure : Including fully saturated ring : Boron, silicon, phosphorus, nitrogen, hydrogen, carbon, or halogen containing)

Patent 6004480: Phosphor manufacturing process employing auto feedback to control product characteristics
(COMPOSITIONS : INORGANIC LUMINESCENT COMPOSITIONS : Synthetic resin containing)

Patent 6004481: Small particle terbium activated yttrium gadolinium borate phosphors and method of making
(COMPOSITIONS : INORGANIC LUMINESCENT COMPOSITIONS : Synthetic resin containing)

Patent 6004482: Stable aromatic amine composition, and a process for preparing color stable aromatic amines
(COMPOSITIONS : PRESERVATIVE AGENTS : Anti-oxidants or chemical change inhibitants : Organic compound containing : Alkali metal or NH4+ containing : Molybdenum, arsenic, antimony, vanadium, bismuth, tungsten, selenium, or tellurium containing)

Patent 6004483: Scratch-resistant conductive coatings
(COMPOSITIONS : ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE OR EMISSIVE COMPOSITIONS : Metal or metal compound containing)

Patent 6004484: Acrylate polymer abrasion and static resistant coating
(COMPOSITIONS : ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE OR EMISSIVE COMPOSITIONS : Metal or metal compound containing)

Patent 6004485: Method for making a temperature sensor
(COMPOSITIONS : ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE OR EMISSIVE COMPOSITIONS : Elemental carbon containing : With organic component : Magnesium, alkaline earth metal, or rare earth metal compound)

Patent 6004486: Photochromic spiroxazines with asymmetric monocyclic substituent, compositions and articles containing them
(COMPOSITIONS : LIGHT TRANSMISSION MODIFYING COMPOSITIONS : Displaying color change : Including benzene rings bonded through azo, azoxy, or azomethine linkage)

Patent 6004487: Method and apparatus for laser-texturing disk surfaces
(PLASTIC AND NONMETALLIC ARTICLE SHAPING OR TREATING: PROCESSES : OPTICAL ARTICLE SHAPING OR TREATING : Light polarizing article or holographic article : Optical recording medium : Having lens integral with fiber)

Patent 6004488: Continuous process for the manufacture of tubular food casings
(PLASTIC AND NONMETALLIC ARTICLE SHAPING OR TREATING: PROCESSES : RECYCLING OF RECLAIMED OR PURIFIED PROCESS MATERIAL (NOT RECYCLED CONSUMER USED ARTICLES) : Of liquid process material (e.g., suspensions, etc.) : The liquid is from an extrudant-receiving bath (e.g., liquid suspensions, etc.) : By application of internal fluid pressure differential to permanently shape, distort, or sustain material to repair or restore pipes or tubes (e.g., flexible bladder, expandable tubular pig, etc.))

Patent 6004489: Method for designing an extrusion process and die
(PLASTIC AND NONMETALLIC ARTICLE SHAPING OR TREATING: PROCESSES : WITH MEASURING, TESTING, OR INSPECTING : Of process trim or excess blanked material (e.g., sprue, runner, flash, etc.))

Patent 6004490: Method of using an improved clamping unit in an injection molding machine
(PLASTIC AND NONMETALLIC ARTICLE SHAPING OR TREATING: PROCESSES : WITH MEASURING, TESTING, OR INSPECTING : Positioning of a mold part to form a cavity or controlling pressure of a mold part on molding material : Into injection molding process)

Patent 6004491: Method of integrated molding by use of silicone rubber
(PLASTIC AND NONMETALLIC ARTICLE SHAPING OR TREATING: PROCESSES : PORE FORMING IN SITU (E.G., FOAMING, ETC.) : Composite article making : Shaping material and uniting to a preform or solidified layer : Between at least two moving surfaces)

Patent 6004492: Method of making composite spring and damper units
(PLASTIC AND NONMETALLIC ARTICLE SHAPING OR TREATING: PROCESSES : PORE FORMING IN SITU (E.G., FOAMING, ETC.) : Composite article making : Shaping material and uniting to a preform or solidified layer : Between at least two moving surfaces)

Patent 6004493: Method of making mineral fiber panels
(PLASTIC AND NONMETALLIC ARTICLE SHAPING OR TREATING: PROCESSES : REMOVAL OF LIQUID COMPONENT OR CARRIER THROUGH POROUS MOLD SURFACE : By direct application of vacuum or pneumatic pressure : Diverse, sequential, or modulated)

Patent 6004494: Method for preparing sensors based on nanostructured composite films
(PLASTIC AND NONMETALLIC ARTICLE SHAPING OR TREATING: PROCESSES : FORMING ELECTRICAL ARTICLES BY SHAPING ELECTROCONDUCTIVE MATERIAL : To degas or prevent gas entrapment)

Patent 6004495: Method of producing an adsorber filter body
(PLASTIC AND NONMETALLIC ARTICLE SHAPING OR TREATING: PROCESSES : FORMING ARTICLES BY UNITING RANDOMLY ASSOCIATED PARTICLES : Utilizing diverse solid particles : From felt or batt)

Patent 6004496: Method of making a silicone rubber windshield wiper
(PLASTIC AND NONMETALLIC ARTICLE SHAPING OR TREATING: PROCESSES : WITH PRINTING OR COATING OF WORKPIECE (OUT OF MOLD) : Anti-stick or adhesion preventing coating : Sintering or heat fusing particles)

Patent 6004497: Process for covering a plastics part with a foil cut during the process
(PLASTIC AND NONMETALLIC ARTICLE SHAPING OR TREATING: PROCESSES : WITH SEVERING, REMOVING MATERIAL FROM PREFORM MECHANICALLY, OR MECHANICALLY SUBDIVIDING WORKPIECE : Punching article from sheet material : Extruding followed by cutting to length)

Patent 6004498: Method for molding resin to skin members
(PLASTIC AND NONMETALLIC ARTICLE SHAPING OR TREATING: PROCESSES : MECHANICAL SHAPING OR MOLDING TO FORM OR REFORM SHAPED ARTICLE : To produce composite, plural part or multilayered article : By separately molding different article portions : Sequential formation of portion on same mold or a preform surface : Building unit having spaced walls)

Patent 6004499: Method of aligning fibrous components of composite materials using opposed oscillating reflectors
(PLASTIC AND NONMETALLIC ARTICLE SHAPING OR TREATING: PROCESSES : DIRECT APPLICATION OF ELECTRICAL OR WAVE ENERGY TO WORK (E.G., ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVE, PARTICULATE, MAGNETIC, INDUCTION HEAT, SONIC, ELECTROSTATIC ENERGY, ETC.) : Conveying or aligning particulate material : Producing permanently polarized dielectric (e.g., electret, etc.))

Patent 6004500: Methods for producing novel ceramic composites
(PLASTIC AND NONMETALLIC ARTICLE SHAPING OR TREATING: PROCESSES : OUTSIDE OF MOLD SINTERING OR VITRIFYING OF SHAPED INORGANIC ARTICLE OR PREFORM : Simultaneously burning, vaporizing, or melting of embedded element or core to form nonrandom void : Of clay containing block, tile, or brick)

Patent 6004501: Method of producing fast-fired cordierite bodies
(PLASTIC AND NONMETALLIC ARTICLE SHAPING OR TREATING: PROCESSES : OUTSIDE OF MOLD SINTERING OR VITRIFYING OF SHAPED INORGANIC ARTICLE OR PREFORM : Producing article having plural hollow channels : Producing honeycomb shape : From cordierite (i.e., 2MgO.2A12O3.5SiO2, iolite) : With roller applied pressure)

Patent 6004502: Method of firing ceramic honeycomb structural bodies
(PLASTIC AND NONMETALLIC ARTICLE SHAPING OR TREATING: PROCESSES : OUTSIDE OF MOLD SINTERING OR VITRIFYING OF SHAPED INORGANIC ARTICLE OR PREFORM : Producing article having plural hollow channels : Producing honeycomb shape : From cordierite (i.e., 2MgO.2A12O3.5SiO2, iolite) : With roller applied pressure)

Patent 6004503: Method of making a ceramic arc tube for metal halide lamps
(PLASTIC AND NONMETALLIC ARTICLE SHAPING OR TREATING: PROCESSES : OUTSIDE OF MOLD SINTERING OR VITRIFYING OF SHAPED INORGANIC ARTICLE OR PREFORM : Producing hollow article (e.g., tube, etc.) : Producing honeycomb shape)

Patent 6004504: Method and apparatus for controlling bath level and measurement of bath characteristics
(METALLURGICAL APPARATUS : WITH CONTROL MEANS RESPONSIVE TO SENSED CONDITION : By treated material sampling means : Solid material)

Patent 6004505: Process and apparatus for the preparation of particulate or solid parts
(POWDER METALLURGY PROCESSES : POWDER METALLURGY PROCESSES WITH HEATING OR SINTERING : Making composite or hollow article : Powder next to powder :)

Patent 6004506: Aluminum products containing supersaturated levels of dispersoids
(ALLOYS OR METALLIC COMPOSITIONS : ALUMINUM BASE : Titanium, zirconium, hafnium, vanadium, niobium, or tantalum containing : Titanium, zirconium, hafnium, vanadium, noobium or tantalum containing)

Patent 6004507: Material formulation for galvanizing equipment submerged in molten and aluminum zinc melts
(ALLOYS OR METALLIC COMPOSITIONS : CONTAINING OVER 50 PER CENT METAL BUT NO BASE METAL : Iron containing : Chromium containing : Nickel containing : Cobalt containing : Titanium, or zirconium containing :)

Patent 6004508: Method and apparatus for super critical treatment of liquids
(CHEMICAL APPARATUS AND PROCESS DISINFECTING, DEODORIZING, PRESERVING, OR STERILIZING : PROCESS DISINFECTING, PRESERVING, DEODORIZING, OR STERILIZING : Using direct contact steam to disinfect or sterilize : Ultraviolet)

Patent 6004509: Process for maintaining the sterility of a medical instrument
(CHEMICAL APPARATUS AND PROCESS DISINFECTING, DEODORIZING, PRESERVING, OR STERILIZING : PROCESS DISINFECTING, PRESERVING, DEODORIZING, OR STERILIZING : Using disinfecting or sterilizing substance : And additional disinfecting or sterilizing agent)

Patent 6004510: Articles, compositions and process for cleaning surfaces by use of a catalyst at the surface
(CHEMICAL APPARATUS AND PROCESS DISINFECTING, DEODORIZING, PRESERVING, OR STERILIZING : PROCESS DISINFECTING, PRESERVING, DEODORIZING, OR STERILIZING : Using disinfecting or sterilizing substance : In situ generation of agent other than aldehyde or glycol : Using heavy metal or compound thereof)

Patent 6004511: Hollow fiber oxygenator
(CHEMICAL APPARATUS AND PROCESS DISINFECTING, DEODORIZING, PRESERVING, OR STERILIZING : BLOOD TREATING DEVICE FOR TRANSFUSIBLE BLOOD : Oxygenator : Of liquid)

Patent 6004512: Sample cartridge slide block
(CHEMICAL APPARATUS AND PROCESS DISINFECTING, DEODORIZING, PRESERVING, OR STERILIZING : ANALYZER, STRUCTURED INDICATOR, OR MANIPULATIVE LABORATORY DEVICE : Sample mechanical transport means in or for automated analytical system : In holder or container having special form)

Patent 6004513: Automatic device for nucleic acid sequence detection employing amplification probes
(CHEMICAL APPARATUS AND PROCESS DISINFECTING, DEODORIZING, PRESERVING, OR STERILIZING : ANALYZER, STRUCTURED INDICATOR, OR MANIPULATIVE LABORATORY DEVICE : Means for analyzing liquid or solid sample : With specific analytical program control means)

Patent 6004514: Process gas chromatographic system
(CHEMICAL APPARATUS AND PROCESS DISINFECTING, DEODORIZING, PRESERVING, OR STERILIZING : ANALYZER, STRUCTURED INDICATOR, OR MANIPULATIVE LABORATORY DEVICE : Means for analyzing gas sample : Including means for adsorbing or absorbing gas into or onto liquid or solid media : Gas chromatography : Fluorescence)

Patent 6004515: Methods and apparatus for in situ concentration and/or dilution of materials in microfluidic systems
(CHEMICAL APPARATUS AND PROCESS DISINFECTING, DEODORIZING, PRESERVING, OR STERILIZING : ANALYZER, STRUCTURED INDICATOR, OR MANIPULATIVE LABORATORY DEVICE : Miscellaneous laboratory apparatus and elements, per se : Pipette or other volumetric fluid transfer means : With thermoelectric detector)

Patent 6004516: Apparatus for generating odor upon electronic signal demand
(CHEMICAL APPARATUS AND PROCESS DISINFECTING, DEODORIZING, PRESERVING, OR STERILIZING : FOR DEODORIZING OF, OR CHEMICAL PURIFICATION OF, OR GENERATION OF, LIFE-SUSTAINING ENVIRONMENTAL GAS : Including means adding material into environmental gas : And mechanical means creating forced draft at addition site : Material is an input to contact zone)

Patent 6004517: Process to make allyl chloride and reactor useful in that process
(CHEMICAL APPARATUS AND PROCESS DISINFECTING, DEODORIZING, PRESERVING, OR STERILIZING : CHEMICAL REACTOR : Including supersonic or ultrasonic energy generation means)

Patent 6004518: High-purity simulated moving bed adsorptive separation apparatus
(CHEMICAL APPARATUS AND PROCESS DISINFECTING, DEODORIZING, PRESERVING, OR STERILIZING : CHEMICAL REACTOR : Including plural reaction stages : And means providing discrete sequential reaction stages; e.g., train, etc. : Plural solid, extended surface, fluid contact reaction stages each containing; e.g., inert Raschig rings, particulate sorbent, particulate or monolithic catalyst, etc. : With current control means)

Patent 6004519: Aluminum promoted hydrogenation of alkylation sludge for aluminum chloride recovery
(CHEMISTRY OF INORGANIC COMPOUNDS : TREATING MIXTURE TO OBTAIN METAL CONTAINING COMPOUND : Group IIIA metal or beryllium (Al, Ga, In, Tl, or Be) : Desulfurizing)

Patent 6004520: Method for operating a purification device, a purification device and use of the same
(CHEMISTRY OF INORGANIC COMPOUNDS : MODIFYING OR REMOVING COMPONENT OF NORMALLY GASEOUS MIXTURE : Mixture is exhaust from internal-combustion engine : Utilizing as solid sorbent, catalyst, or reactant a material containing a transition element : Burning the impurity)

Patent 6004521: Catalyst for purifying exhaust gases
(CHEMISTRY OF INORGANIC COMPOUNDS : MODIFYING OR REMOVING COMPONENT OF NORMALLY GASEOUS MIXTURE : Mixture is exhaust from internal-combustion engine : Utilizing as solid sorbent, catalyst, or reactant a material containing a transition element : Group VIII element : Sulfating)

Patent 6004522: Solid filtration media incorporating elevated levels of permanganate and water
(CHEMISTRY OF INORGANIC COMPOUNDS : MODIFYING OR REMOVING COMPONENT OF NORMALLY GASEOUS MIXTURE : Carbon dioxide or hydrogen sulfide component : Utilizing solid sorbent, catalyst, or reactant : Amine)

Patent 6004523: Process for abating NO.sub.x emissions from a manufacturing stream
(CHEMISTRY OF INORGANIC COMPOUNDS : MODIFYING OR REMOVING COMPONENT OF NORMALLY GASEOUS MIXTURE : Nitrogen or nitrogenous component : Utilizing ammonium or metal hydroxide solution)

Patent 6004524: Lowering of the nitrogen oxide levels in exhaust gases by controlled addition of NH.sub.3
(CHEMISTRY OF INORGANIC COMPOUNDS : MODIFYING OR REMOVING COMPONENT OF NORMALLY GASEOUS MIXTURE : Nitrogen or nitrogenous component : Utilizing solid sorbent, catalyst, or reactant : Utilizing liquid as reactant)

Patent 6004525: Hollow oxide particle and process for producing the same
(CHEMISTRY OF INORGANIC COMPOUNDS : OXYGEN OR COMPOUND THEREOF : Metal containing : Plural metals or metal and ammonium containing : Aluminum (e.g., aluminate, etc.) : And alkali metal, alkaline earth metal, or ammonium containing)

Patent 6004526: Process for preparing cathode active material for lithium secondary battery
(CHEMISTRY OF INORGANIC COMPOUNDS : OXYGEN OR COMPOUND THEREOF : Metal containing : Plural metals or metal and ammonium containing : Manganese (e.g., manganate, etc.) : And alkali metal, alkaline earth metal, or ammonium containing)

Patent 6004527: Method for making molecular sieves and novel molecular sieve compositions
(CHEMISTRY OF INORGANIC COMPOUNDS : ZEOLITE : Synthesized from naturally occurring product : With physical treatment)

Patent 6004528: Methods of cancer diagnosis and therapy targeted against the cancer stemline
(DRUG, BIO-AFFECTING AND BODY TREATING COMPOSITIONS : RADIONUCLIDE OR INTENDED RADIONUCLIDE CONTAINING; ADJUVANT OR CARRIER COMPOSITIONS; INTERMEDIATE OR PREPARATORY COMPOSITIONS : Attached to antibody or antibody fragment or immunoglobulin; derivative : Radionuclide or intended radionuclide in an organic compound)

Patent 6004529: Chelating agents
(DRUG, BIO-AFFECTING AND BODY TREATING COMPOSITIONS : RADIONUCLIDE OR INTENDED RADIONUCLIDE CONTAINING; ADJUVANT OR CARRIER COMPOSITIONS; INTERMEDIATE OR PREPARATORY COMPOSITIONS : In an organic compound : Attachment via an added element (e.g., bifunctional compound or coordinate, coupling agent, spacer compound, bridging compound, conjugated chelate))

Patent 6004530: Use of metallo-porphyrin conjugates for the detection of biological substances
(DRUG, BIO-AFFECTING AND BODY TREATING COMPOSITIONS : RADIONUCLIDE OR INTENDED RADIONUCLIDE CONTAINING; ADJUVANT OR CARRIER COMPOSITIONS; INTERMEDIATE OR PREPARATORY COMPOSITIONS : In an organic compound : Attachment via an added element (e.g., bifunctional compound or coordinate, coupling agent, spacer compound, bridging compound, conjugated chelate))

Patent 6004531: Metal chelating compounds having an SNNN donor set
(DRUG, BIO-AFFECTING AND BODY TREATING COMPOSITIONS : RADIONUCLIDE OR INTENDED RADIONUCLIDE CONTAINING; ADJUVANT OR CARRIER COMPOSITIONS; INTERMEDIATE OR PREPARATORY COMPOSITIONS : In an organic compound : Attachment via an added element (e.g., bifunctional compound or coordinate, coupling agent, spacer compound, bridging compound, conjugated chelate))

Patent 6004532: Formulation for Tin-.sup.117m /diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acids
(DRUG, BIO-AFFECTING AND BODY TREATING COMPOSITIONS : RADIONUCLIDE OR INTENDED RADIONUCLIDE CONTAINING; ADJUVANT OR CARRIER COMPOSITIONS; INTERMEDIATE OR PREPARATORY COMPOSITIONS : In an organic compound : Attachment via an added element (e.g., bifunctional compound or coordinate, coupling agent, spacer compound, bridging compound, conjugated chelate))

Patent 6004533: Radionuclide labeling of vitamin B.sub.12 and coenzymes thereof
(DRUG, BIO-AFFECTING AND BODY TREATING COMPOSITIONS : RADIONUCLIDE OR INTENDED RADIONUCLIDE CONTAINING; ADJUVANT OR CARRIER COMPOSITIONS; INTERMEDIATE OR PREPARATORY COMPOSITIONS : In an organic compound : Attached to carbohydrate compound; derivative thereof (e.g., DNA, nucleotide, nucleoside, sugar, starch, tannin, saccharide, polysaccharide, cellulose, O-, N- and S-glycoside, vitamin B12) :)

Patent 6004534: Targeted polymerized liposomes for improved drug delivery
(DRUG, BIO-AFFECTING AND BODY TREATING COMPOSITIONS : IN VIVO DIAGNOSIS OR IN VIVO TESTING : Magnetic imaging agent (e.g., NMR, MRI, MRS, etc.) : Particle containing a transition, actinide, or lanthanide metal (e.g., hollow or solid particle, granule, etc.) : Liposome : Fluorine)

Patent 6004535: Methods of imaging neoplastic disease and of detecting and quantifying MN protein/polypeptide using MN-specific antibodies
(DRUG, BIO-AFFECTING AND BODY TREATING COMPOSITIONS : IN VIVO DIAGNOSIS OR IN VIVO TESTING : Magnetic imaging agent (e.g., NMR, MRI, MRS, etc.) : Polypeptide attached to or complexed with the agent (e.g., protein, antibody, etc.) : Polymer containing (e.g., polypeptide, synthetic resin, etc.))

Patent 6004536: Lipophilic cyanine dyes with enchanced aqueous solubilty
(DRUG, BIO-AFFECTING AND BODY TREATING COMPOSITIONS : IN VIVO DIAGNOSIS OR IN VIVO TESTING : Diagnostic or test agent produces in vivo fluorescence : Stable gas bubbles containing or intentional solubilized gas containing)

Patent 6004537: Pharmaceutical solution aerosol formulations containing fluoroalkanes, budesonide and formoterol
(DRUG, BIO-AFFECTING AND BODY TREATING COMPOSITIONS : EFFERVESCENT OR PRESSURIZED FLUID CONTAINING : Organic pressurized fluid (e.g., freons, etc.) : Contains waxes, higher fatty acids, higher fatty alcohols)

Patent 6004538: Oral compositions
(DRUG, BIO-AFFECTING AND BODY TREATING COMPOSITIONS : DENTIFRICES (INCLUDES MOUTH WASH) : Organic pressurized fluid (e.g., freons, etc.))

Patent 6004539: Antimicrobial polishing compound
(DRUG, BIO-AFFECTING AND BODY TREATING COMPOSITIONS : DENTIFRICES (INCLUDES MOUTH WASH) : Organic pressurized fluid (e.g., freons, etc.))

Patent 6004540: Photoprotective/cosmetic compositions comprising sulfonamido-functional polyorganosiloxanes/polyorganosilanes
(DRUG, BIO-AFFECTING AND BODY TREATING COMPOSITIONS : TOPICAL SUN OR RADIATION SCREENING, OR TANNING PREPARATIONS : Plant extract of undetermined constitution)

Patent 6004541: Perfluoridated-derivatives covered powder for protective products against UV rays, particularly for cosmetic products
(DRUG, BIO-AFFECTING AND BODY TREATING COMPOSITIONS : TOPICAL SUN OR RADIATION SCREENING, OR TANNING PREPARATIONS : Plant extract of undetermined constitution)

Patent 6004542: Silicone salicylate esters
(DRUG, BIO-AFFECTING AND BODY TREATING COMPOSITIONS : TOPICAL SUN OR RADIATION SCREENING, OR TANNING PREPARATIONS : Aromatic acid or derivative containing (e.g., aminobenzoic acid or methyl salicylate, etc.) : Topical live body grooming or adorning aid (e.g., hair spray, antiperspirant, etc.))

Patent 6004543: L-2-oxothiazolidine-4-carboxylic acid derivatives and use thereof for skincare
(DRUG, BIO-AFFECTING AND BODY TREATING COMPOSITIONS : BLEACH FOR LIVE HAIR OR SKIN (E.G., PEROXIDES, ETC.) : Aromatic acid or derivative containing (e.g., aminobenzoic acid or methyl salicylate, etc.))

Patent 6004544: Conditioning shampoo composition
(DRUG, BIO-AFFECTING AND BODY TREATING COMPOSITIONS : LIVE HAIR OR SCALP TREATING COMPOSITIONS (NONTHERAPEUTIC) : Polymer containing (nonsurfactant, natural or synthetic) : Silicon containing : Cysteine, cysteamine, or derivatives thereof)

Patent 6004545: Hair cleansing composition with fixing properties
(DRUG, BIO-AFFECTING AND BODY TREATING COMPOSITIONS : LIVE HAIR OR SCALP TREATING COMPOSITIONS (NONTHERAPEUTIC) : Polymer containing (nonsurfactant, natural or synthetic) : Silicon containing : Cysteine, cysteamine, or derivatives thereof)

Patent 6004546: Pharmaceutical composition containing bismuth-polyacrylic acid compounds
(DRUG, BIO-AFFECTING AND BODY TREATING COMPOSITIONS : DIGESTIVE SYSTEM REGULATOR CONTAINING SOLID SYNTHETIC ORGANIC POLYMER AS DESIGNATED ORGANIC ACTIVE INGREDIENT (DOAI) (E.G., ANTI-DIARRHETIC, ANTICONSTIPATION, APPETITE SUPPRESSANT, LAXATIVE, ETC.): : With bio-affecting material (i.e., biocide or biostat))

Patent 6004547: Apparatus and method for local application of polymeric material to tissue
(DRUG, BIO-AFFECTING AND BODY TREATING COMPOSITIONS : TOPICAL BODY PREPARATION CONTAINING SOLID SYNTHETIC ORGANIC POLYMER AS DESIGNATED ORGANIC ACTIVE INGREDIENT (DOAI) : Ophthalmic preparation : Inorganic only or containing plant or animal extract)

Patent 6004548: Analogs of pluripotent granulocyte colony-stimulating factor
(DRUG, BIO-AFFECTING AND BODY TREATING COMPOSITIONS : LYMPHOKINE : Monomer contains oxygen)

Patent 6004549: Crystalline protein controlled release compositions
(DRUG, BIO-AFFECTING AND BODY TREATING COMPOSITIONS : LYMPHOKINE : Interferon : Alpha or leukocyte : Maleic anhydride monomer)

Patent 6004550: Intracellular expression of carboxypeptidase G2 in a nitrogen mustard prodrug system
(DRUG, BIO-AFFECTING AND BODY TREATING COMPOSITIONS : WHOLE LIVE MICRO-ORGANISM, CELL, OR VIRUS CONTAINING : Genetically modified micro-organism, cell, or virus (e.g., transformed, fused, hybrid, etc.) : Eukaryotic cell : Toxoplasma)

Patent 6004551: Lactobacillus and skim milk pharmaceutical compositions
(DRUG, BIO-AFFECTING AND BODY TREATING COMPOSITIONS : WHOLE LIVE MICRO-ORGANISM, CELL, OR VIRUS CONTAINING : Bacteria or actinomycetales : Lactobacillus or Pediococcus or Leuconostoc : Toxoplasma)

Patent 6004552: Methods of blocking B cell proliferation using anti-CD40 monoclonal antibodies
(DRUG, BIO-AFFECTING AND BODY TREATING COMPOSITIONS : IMMUNOGLOBULIN, ANTISERUM, ANTIBODY, OR ANTIBODY FRAGMENT, EXCEPT CONJUGATE OR COMPLEX OF THE SAME WITH NONIMMUNOGLOBULIN MATERIAL : Monoclonal antibody or fragment thereof (i.e., produced by any cloning technology) : Binds receptor : Receptor integral to or derived from a lymphocytic or lymphocytic-like cell (e.g., NK cell, etc.) : Nitrogen or sulfur)

Patent 6004553: TRAF inhibitors
(DRUG, BIO-AFFECTING AND BODY TREATING COMPOSITIONS : IMMUNOGLOBULIN, ANTISERUM, ANTIBODY, OR ANTIBODY FRAGMENT, EXCEPT CONJUGATE OR COMPLEX OF THE SAME WITH NONIMMUNOGLOBULIN MATERIAL : Monoclonal antibody or fragment thereof (i.e., produced by any cloning technology) : Binds hormone or other secreted growth regulatory factor, differentiation factor, or intercellular mediator (e.g., cytokine, etc.); or binds serum protein, plasma protein (e.g., tPA, etc.), or fibrin : Receptor integral to or derived from a lymphocytic or lymphocytic-like cell (e.g., NK cell, etc.))

Patent 6004554: Methods for targeting the vasculature of solid tumors
(DRUG, BIO-AFFECTING AND BODY TREATING COMPOSITIONS : CONJUGATE OR COMPLEX OF MONOCLONAL OR POLYCLONAL ANTIBODY, IMMUNOGLOBULIN, OR FRAGMENT THEREOF WITH NONIMMUNOGLOBULIN MATERIAL : Reduced antigenicity, reduced ability to bind complement, or reduced numbers of activated complement components (e.g., free from aggregated, denatured, fragmented, or polymerized immunoglobulins; free from proteolytic enzymes, etc.))

Patent 6004555: Methods for the specific coagulation of vasculature
(DRUG, BIO-AFFECTING AND BODY TREATING COMPOSITIONS : CONJUGATE OR COMPLEX OF MONOCLONAL OR POLYCLONAL ANTIBODY, IMMUNOGLOBULIN, OR FRAGMENT THEREOF WITH NONIMMUNOGLOBULIN MATERIAL : Conjugated via claimed linking group, bond, chelating agent, or coupling agent (e.g., conjugated to proteinaceous toxin via claimed linking group, bond, coupling agent, etc.) : Conjugated to nonproteinaceous bioaffecting compound (e.g., conjugated to cancer-treating drug, etc.) : Cancer cell)

Patent 6004556: Staphylococcus aureus RSBU-1
(DRUG, BIO-AFFECTING AND BODY TREATING COMPOSITIONS : ANTIGEN, EPITOPE, OR OTHER IMMUNOSPECIFIC IMMUNOEFFECTOR (E.G., IMMUNOSPECIFIC VACCINE, IMMUNOSPECIFIC STIMULATOR OF CELL-MEDIATED IMMUNITY, IMMUNOSPECIFIC TOLEROGEN, IMMUNOSPECIFIC IMMUNOSUPPRESSOR, ETC.) : Amino acid sequence disclosed in whole or in part; or conjugate, complex, or fusion protein or fusion polypeptide including the same : Disclosed amino acid sequence derived from bacterium (e.g., Mycoplasma, Anaplasma, etc.) : Hepatitis virus)

Patent 6004557: Variants of human papillomavirus antigens
(DRUG, BIO-AFFECTING AND BODY TREATING COMPOSITIONS : ANTIGEN, EPITOPE, OR OTHER IMMUNOSPECIFIC IMMUNOEFFECTOR (E.G., IMMUNOSPECIFIC VACCINE, IMMUNOSPECIFIC STIMULATOR OF CELL-MEDIATED IMMUNITY, IMMUNOSPECIFIC TOLEROGEN, IMMUNOSPECIFIC IMMUNOSUPPRESSOR, ETC.) : Fusion protein or fusion polypeptide (i.e., expression product of gene fusion) : Disclosed amino acid sequence derived from parasitic organism (e.g., Dirofilaria, Eimeria, Trichinella, etc.))

Patent 6004558: Methods for treating cancer with legume plant extracts
(DRUG, BIO-AFFECTING AND BODY TREATING COMPOSITIONS : PLANT MATERIAL OR PLANT EXTRACT OF UNDETERMINED CONSTITUTION AS ACTIVE INGREDIENT (E.G., HERBAL REMEDY, HERBAL EXTRACT, POWDER, OIL, ETC.) : Containing or obtained from Leguminosae (e.g., legumes such as soybean, kidney bean, pea, lentil, licorice, etc.) : Containing or obtained from Salvia (e.g., sage, etc.))

Patent 6004559: Nontoxic extract of larrea tridentata and method of making the same
(DRUG, BIO-AFFECTING AND BODY TREATING COMPOSITIONS : PLANT MATERIAL OR PLANT EXTRACT OF UNDETERMINED CONSTITUTION AS ACTIVE INGREDIENT (E.G., HERBAL REMEDY, HERBAL EXTRACT, POWDER, OIL, ETC.) : Containing or obtained from Echinacea (e.g., coneflower, etc.) : Aqueous ammonia containing)

Patent 6004560: Nasal spray (drop) for treating fever/cold, and its preparation
(DRUG, BIO-AFFECTING AND BODY TREATING COMPOSITIONS : PLANT MATERIAL OR PLANT EXTRACT OF UNDETERMINED CONSTITUTION AS ACTIVE INGREDIENT (E.G., HERBAL REMEDY, HERBAL EXTRACT, POWDER, OIL, ETC.) : Containing or obtained from a root, bulb, tuber, corm, or rhizome (aka radix) : Oak, maple, walnut, ash, poplar, dogwood, or persimmon)

Patent 6004561: High level expression of polypeptide that contains modified preS1 region of hepatitis B virus large antigen
(DRUG, BIO-AFFECTING AND BODY TREATING COMPOSITIONS : ANTIGEN, EPITOPE, OR OTHER IMMUNOSPECIFIC IMMUNOEFFECTOR (E.G., IMMUNOSPECIFIC VACCINE, IMMUNOSPECIFIC STIMULATOR OF CELL-MEDIATED IMMUNITY, IMMUNOSPECIFIC TOLEROGEN, IMMUNOSPECIFIC IMMUNOSUPPRESSOR, ETC.) : Virus or component thereof : Hepatitis virus (e.g., infectious canine hepatitis virus, duck hepatitis virus, mouse hepatitis virus, etc.) : Hepatitis B virus (e.g., hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), pre-S region, hepatitis B core antigen (HBcAg), hepatitis B e-antigen, Dane particle, etc.) : Immunodeficiency virus (e.g., HIV, etc.))

Patent 6004562: Outer membrane protein B1 of Moraxella catarrhalis
(DRUG, BIO-AFFECTING AND BODY TREATING COMPOSITIONS : ANTIGEN, EPITOPE, OR OTHER IMMUNOSPECIFIC IMMUNOEFFECTOR (E.G., IMMUNOSPECIFIC VACCINE, IMMUNOSPECIFIC STIMULATOR OF CELL-MEDIATED IMMUNITY, IMMUNOSPECIFIC TOLEROGEN, IMMUNOSPECIFIC IMMUNOSUPPRESSOR, ETC.) : Bacterium or component thereof or substance produced by said bacterium (e.g., Legionella, Borrelia, Anaplasma, Shigella, etc.) : Moraxella (e.g., Moraxella bovis, etc.) : Neisseria meningitidis)

Patent 6004563: Feline vaccine compositions and method for preventing chlamydia infections or diseases using the same
(DRUG, BIO-AFFECTING AND BODY TREATING COMPOSITIONS : ANTIGEN, EPITOPE, OR OTHER IMMUNOSPECIFIC IMMUNOEFFECTOR (E.G., IMMUNOSPECIFIC VACCINE, IMMUNOSPECIFIC STIMULATOR OF CELL-MEDIATED IMMUNITY, IMMUNOSPECIFIC TOLEROGEN, IMMUNOSPECIFIC IMMUNOSUPPRESSOR, ETC.) : Bacterium or component thereof or substance produced by said bacterium (e.g., Legionella, Borrelia, Anaplasma, Shigella, etc.) : Chlamydia (e.g., Chlamydia trachomatis, etc.) : Bordetella pertussis)

Patent 6004564: Method for increasing the yield of antibodies in the techniques of immunology
(DRUG, BIO-AFFECTING AND BODY TREATING COMPOSITIONS : NONSPECIFIC IMMUNOEFFECTOR, PER SE (E.G., ADJUVANT, NONSPECIFIC IMMUNOSTI- MULATOR, NONSPECIFIC IMMUNOPOTENTIATOR, NONSPECIFIC IMMUNOSUPPRESSOR, NON- SPECIFIC IMMUNOMODULATOR, ETC.); OR NONSPECIFIC IMMUNOEFFECTOR, STABILIZER, EMULSIFIER, PRESERVATIVE, CARRIER, OR OTHER ADDITIVE FOR A COMPOSITION CON- TAINING AN IMMUNOGLOBULIN, AN ANTISERUM, AN ANTIBODY, OR FRAGMENT THEREOF, AN ANTIGEN, AN EPITOPE, OR OTHER IMMUNOSPECIFIC IMMUNOEFFECTOR : Cancer cell or component thereof)

Patent 6004565: Compositions and methods of using compositions with accelerated lymphocyte homing immunosuppressive properties
(DRUG, BIO-AFFECTING AND BODY TREATING COMPOSITIONS : NONSPECIFIC IMMUNOEFFECTOR, PER SE (E.G., ADJUVANT, NONSPECIFIC IMMUNOSTI- MULATOR, NONSPECIFIC IMMUNOPOTENTIATOR, NONSPECIFIC IMMUNOSUPPRESSOR, NON- SPECIFIC IMMUNOMODULATOR, ETC.); OR NONSPECIFIC IMMUNOEFFECTOR, STABILIZER, EMULSIFIER, PRESERVATIVE, CARRIER, OR OTHER ADDITIVE FOR A COMPOSITION CON- TAINING AN IMMUNOGLOBULIN, AN ANTISERUM, AN ANTIBODY, OR FRAGMENT THEREOF, AN ANTIGEN, AN EPITOPE, OR OTHER IMMUNOSPECIFIC IMMUNOEFFECTOR : Cancer cell or component thereof)

Patent 6004566: Topical and transdermal delivery system utilizing submicron oil spheres
(DRUG, BIO-AFFECTING AND BODY TREATING COMPOSITIONS : PREPARATIONS CHARACTERIZED BY SPECIAL PHYSICAL FORM : Nitrate containing)

Patent 6004567: Cosmetic compositions comprising nanopigments
(DRUG, BIO-AFFECTING AND BODY TREATING COMPOSITIONS : PREPARATIONS CHARACTERIZED BY SPECIAL PHYSICAL FORM : Cosmetic, antiperspirant, dentifrice : Combined with ophthalmic or dentifrice preparation)

Patent 6004568: Cosmetic or pharmaceutical, particularly dermatological, composition containing a Bertholletia extract
(DRUG, BIO-AFFECTING AND BODY TREATING COMPOSITIONS : PREPARATIONS CHARACTERIZED BY SPECIAL PHYSICAL FORM : Cosmetic, antiperspirant, dentifrice : Combined with ophthalmic or dentifrice preparation)

Patent 6004569: Non-hazardous pest control
(DRUG, BIO-AFFECTING AND BODY TREATING COMPOSITIONS : PREPARATIONS CHARACTERIZED BY SPECIAL PHYSICAL FORM : Biocides; animal or insect repellents or attractants (e.g., disinfectants, pesticides, etc.) : Ingredients for reducing the noxious effect of the active substances to organisms other than pest (e.g., toxicity reducing compositions, self-destructing compositions, etc.) : Carbonyl of a carboxylic acid or salt thereof attached directly to the benzene ring)

Patent 6004570: Dithiocarbamate fungicide compositions with improved properties
(DRUG, BIO-AFFECTING AND BODY TREATING COMPOSITIONS : PREPARATIONS CHARACTERIZED BY SPECIAL PHYSICAL FORM : Biocides; animal or insect repellents or attractants (e.g., disinfectants, pesticides, etc.) : Containing material to enhance the sticking of the active ingredients : Carbonyl of a carboxylic acid or salt thereof attached directly to the benzene ring)

Patent 6004571: Simulated insect eggs
(DRUG, BIO-AFFECTING AND BODY TREATING COMPOSITIONS : PREPARATIONS CHARACTERIZED BY SPECIAL PHYSICAL FORM : Biocides; animal or insect repellents or attractants (e.g., disinfectants, pesticides, etc.) : Solid as carrier or diluent : Impregnated or coated food or edible simulative of food (e.g., bait, poison, etc.) : Carbonyl of a carboxylic acid or salt thereof attached directly to the benzene ring)

Patent 6004572: Time release delivery system
(DRUG, BIO-AFFECTING AND BODY TREATING COMPOSITIONS : PREPARATIONS CHARACTERIZED BY SPECIAL PHYSICAL FORM : Biocides; animal or insect repellents or attractants (e.g., disinfectants, pesticides, etc.) : Solid as carrier or diluent : Coated particulate form (e.g., liposome, etc.) : Waxes, fatty acids, etc. (e.g., liposome, etc.) : Cellulosic material or building material)

Patent 6004573: Biodegradable low molecular weight triblock poly(lactide-co-glycolide) polyethylene glycol copolymers having reverse thermal gelation
(DRUG, BIO-AFFECTING AND BODY TREATING COMPOSITIONS : PREPARATIONS CHARACTERIZED BY SPECIAL PHYSICAL FORM : Implant or insert : Surgical implant or material : Errodable, resorbable, or dissolving : Diffusion barrier is matrix)

Patent 6004574: Powder formulations containing melezitose as a diluent
(DRUG, BIO-AFFECTING AND BODY TREATING COMPOSITIONS : PREPARATIONS CHARACTERIZED BY SPECIAL PHYSICAL FORM : Implant or insert : Mucosal (e.g., nasal, etc.) : Depot, pellet, matrix, or suppository)

Patent 6004575: Use of (meth) acrylic acid/maleic acid copolymers for improving mucosal permeability
(DRUG, BIO-AFFECTING AND BODY TREATING COMPOSITIONS : PREPARATIONS CHARACTERIZED BY SPECIAL PHYSICAL FORM : Implant or insert : Mucosal (e.g., nasal, etc.) : Depot, pellet, matrix, or suppository)

Patent 6004576: Granular plasma protein supplement with increased bio-efficacy
(DRUG, BIO-AFFECTING AND BODY TREATING COMPOSITIONS : PREPARATIONS CHARACTERIZED BY SPECIAL PHYSICAL FORM : Food or edible as carrier for pharmaceutical : Animal food : Anal, rectal (e.g., suppositories, etc.))

Patent 6004577: Enhanced electrotransport of therapeutic agents having polybasic anionic counter ions
(DRUG, BIO-AFFECTING AND BODY TREATING COMPOSITIONS : PREPARATIONS CHARACTERIZED BY SPECIAL PHYSICAL FORM : Web, sheet or filament bases; compositions of bandages; or dressings with incorporated medicaments : Animal food)

Patent 6004578: Permeation enhances for transdermal drug delivery compositions, devices and methods
(DRUG, BIO-AFFECTING AND BODY TREATING COMPOSITIONS : PREPARATIONS CHARACTERIZED BY SPECIAL PHYSICAL FORM : Web, sheet or filament bases; compositions of bandages; or dressings with incorporated medicaments : Bandages with incorporated medicaments : Pressure sensitive adhesive means : Diffusion barrier is matrix)

Patent 6004579: Compositions which inhibit apoptosis, methods of making the compositions and uses thereof
(DRUG, BIO-AFFECTING AND BODY TREATING COMPOSITIONS : PREPARATIONS CHARACTERIZED BY SPECIAL PHYSICAL FORM : Liposomes : Bandages with incorporated medicaments)

Patent 6004580: Pharmaceutical compositions derived from microemulsion-based gels
(DRUG, BIO-AFFECTING AND BODY TREATING COMPOSITIONS : PREPARATIONS CHARACTERIZED BY SPECIAL PHYSICAL FORM : Liposomes : Bandages with incorporated medicaments)

Patent 6004581: Modified release oral pharmaceutical composition and method for the treatment of bowel diseases
(DRUG, BIO-AFFECTING AND BODY TREATING COMPOSITIONS : PREPARATIONS CHARACTERIZED BY SPECIAL PHYSICAL FORM : Capsules (e.g., of gelatin, of chocolate, etc.) : Sustained or differential release : Containing discrete coated particles pellets, granules, or beads : Organic coatings : Containing polysaccharide (e.g., cellulose sugars, etc.) :)

Patent 6004582: Multi-layered osmotic device
(DRUG, BIO-AFFECTING AND BODY TREATING COMPOSITIONS : PREPARATIONS CHARACTERIZED BY SPECIAL PHYSICAL FORM : Tablets, lozenges, or pills : Sustained or differential release type : Layered unitary dosage forms : With porous, perforated, apertured, or sieved layer (e.g., dialyzing layer, microporous layer, etc.) : Containing solid synthetic polymers)

Patent 6004583: Protein-containing polymer composition for oral administration
(DRUG, BIO-AFFECTING AND BODY TREATING COMPOSITIONS : PREPARATIONS CHARACTERIZED BY SPECIAL PHYSICAL FORM : Matrices : Synthetic polymer : Ion-exchange resins)

Patent 6004584: Highly absorbent body powders
(DRUG, BIO-AFFECTING AND BODY TREATING COMPOSITIONS : PREPARATIONS CHARACTERIZED BY SPECIAL PHYSICAL FORM : Particulate form (e.g., powders, granules, beads, microcapsules, and pellets) : Polysaccharides (e.g., cellulose, etc.))

Patent 6004585: Granular composition of a triazine compound
(DRUG, BIO-AFFECTING AND BODY TREATING COMPOSITIONS : PREPARATIONS CHARACTERIZED BY SPECIAL PHYSICAL FORM : Particulate form (e.g., powders, granules, beads, microcapsules, and pellets) : Contains proteins or derivative or polysaccharides or derivative : Containing waxes, higher fatty acids, higher fatty alcohols, or derivatives thereof)

Patent 6004586: Molecule involved in binding of sperm to egg surfaces and procedures for use of this molecule to enhance or decrease potential fertility
(DRUG, BIO-AFFECTING AND BODY TREATING COMPOSITIONS : EXTRACT, BODY FLUID, OR CELLULAR MATERIAL OF UNDETERMINED CONSTITUTION DERIVED FROM ANIMAL IS ACTIVE INGREDIENT : Urogenital system (e.g., kidney, etc.) : Germ cell (e.g., ovum, spermatozoa, etc.) : Pancreas)

Patent 6004587: Therapeutic, production and immunostimulatory uses of biocidal compositions
(DRUG, BIO-AFFECTING AND BODY TREATING COMPOSITIONS : INORGANIC ACTIVE INGREDIENT CONTAINING : Elemental chlorine or elemental chlorine releasing inorganic compound (e.g., chlorties, hypochlorites, etc.) : Borates)

Patent 6004588: Far-infrared radiation material
(DRUG, BIO-AFFECTING AND BODY TREATING COMPOSITIONS : INORGANIC ACTIVE INGREDIENT CONTAINING : Aluminum, calcium or magnesium element, or compound containing : Magnesium chloride)

Patent 6004589: Chewing gum base manufacturing process using plurality of filler feed inlet locations
(FOOD OR EDIBLE MATERIAL: PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS, AND PRODUCTS : NORMALLY NONINGESTIBLE CHEWABLE MATERIAL OR PROCESS OF PREPARATION :)

Patent 6004590: Process for producing dehydrated vegetables
(FOOD OR EDIBLE MATERIAL: PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS, AND PRODUCTS : FERMENTATION PROCESSES : Of plant or plant derived material : With pectase enzyme : Including addition of bacterial culture)

Patent 6004591: Freshly packed tomato sauce
(FOOD OR EDIBLE MATERIAL: PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS, AND PRODUCTS : FERMENTATION PROCESSES : Of plant or plant derived material : With added enzyme material or microorganism : Including addition of bacterial culture)

Patent 6004592: Process for making pepperoni sausage
(FOOD OR EDIBLE MATERIAL: PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS, AND PRODUCTS : FERMENTATION PROCESSES : Material is mammal or fowl derived : With added enzyme, or added enzyme producing material or microorganism : Material is comminuted, ground, or in finely divided form : Movement of fermenting substrate through successive fermenting zones)

Patent 6004593: Coffee flavoring method
(FOOD OR EDIBLE MATERIAL: PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS, AND PRODUCTS : FORAMINOUS MATERIAL INFUSION TYPE, OR FORAMINOUS CONTAINER PER SE : Having diverse soluble or dispersible material : With added enzyme, or added enzyme producing material or microorganism)

Patent 6004594: Process of producing an encapsulated emulsifier in a carbohydrate matrix
(FOOD OR EDIBLE MATERIAL: PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS, AND PRODUCTS : SURFACE COATED, FLUID ENCAPSULATED, LAMINATED SOLID COMPOSITE OF SELF SUSTAINING DISSIMILAR EDIBLE MATERIAL : Temperature responsive)

Patent 6004595: Refrigerated biscuit dough product with topping and method of manufacture
(FOOD OR EDIBLE MATERIAL: PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS, AND PRODUCTS : SURFACE COATED, FLUID ENCAPSULATED, LAMINATED SOLID COMPOSITE OF SELF SUSTAINING DISSIMILAR EDIBLE MATERIAL : Isolated whole seed, bean or nut, or material derived therefrom : Dough or batter type : Material is comminuted, ground, or in finely divided form)

Patent 6004596: Sealed crustless sandwich
(FOOD OR EDIBLE MATERIAL: PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS, AND PRODUCTS : SURFACE COATED, FLUID ENCAPSULATED, LAMINATED SOLID COMPOSITE OF SELF SUSTAINING DISSIMILAR EDIBLE MATERIAL : Isolated whole seed, bean or nut, or material derived therefrom : Dough or batter type : Material is comminuted, ground, or in finely divided form)

Patent 6004597: Combination edible product holding dispenser and writing accessory device
(FOOD OR EDIBLE MATERIAL: PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS, AND PRODUCTS : PACKAGED OR WRAPPED PRODUCT : Having consumer oriented diverse utility : Ice cream type)

Patent 6004598: Process for manufacturing recently extracted fruit pulp, packing method and the product obtained thereby
(FOOD OR EDIBLE MATERIAL: PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS, AND PRODUCTS : PACKAGED OR WRAPPED PRODUCT : Three or more layered packaging materials : Diverse food)

Patent 6004599: Bag for packaging bone-in cuts of meat
(FOOD OR EDIBLE MATERIAL: PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS, AND PRODUCTS : PACKAGED OR WRAPPED PRODUCT : Packaged product is animal flesh : Diverse food)

Patent 6004600: Method of making bread
(FOOD OR EDIBLE MATERIAL: PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS, AND PRODUCTS : MEASURING, TESTING, OR CONTROLLING BY INANIMATE MEANS : Animal derived)

Patent 6004601: High-concentration-short-time zinc blanch for color and texture improvement of thermally processed green vegetables
(FOOD OR EDIBLE MATERIAL: PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS, AND PRODUCTS : PRESERVING OR MODIFYING COLOR BY USE OF DIVERSE ADDITIVE : Plant derived tissue containing other than potato : Is or contains sulfur)

Patent 6004602: Method for bonding food particles
(FOOD OR EDIBLE MATERIAL: PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS, AND PRODUCTS : BUILDING UP UNITS FROM DIVERSE EDIBLE PARTICULATE MATERIAL TO FORM DRY PRODUCT, E.G., AGGLOMERATING, TABLETING, ETC. : Preform is tubular)

Patent 6004603: Method of controlling Salmonella in shell eggs
(FOOD OR EDIBLE MATERIAL: PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS, AND PRODUCTS : TREATING UNSHELLED EGG : Subsequent cooking)

Patent 6004604: Method of treating produce
(FOOD OR EDIBLE MATERIAL: PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS, AND PRODUCTS : INHIBITING CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL CHANGE OF FOOD BY CONTACT WITH A CHANGE INHIBITING CHEMICAL AGENT OTHER THAN AN ANTIOXYGEN AGENT : Including step of packaging : With biocidal or disinfecting chemical agent : Including inorganic nitrogen compound)

Patent 6004605: Bone plastic cap device and method of using for meat cuts
(FOOD OR EDIBLE MATERIAL: PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS, AND PRODUCTS : PROCESSES : Treating or preparing food material having nonedible feature in final product, e.g., interleaving, etc. : Natural plant material)

Patent 6004606: Process for preparation of extruded patterned frozen confectionery products
(FOOD OR EDIBLE MATERIAL: PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS, AND PRODUCTS : PROCESSES : Molding, casting, or shaping : Extruding through restricted orifice to give desired final shape : By steam)

Patent 6004607: Chilling of meat products
(FOOD OR EDIBLE MATERIAL: PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS, AND PRODUCTS : PROCESSES : Cooling, freezing, or treating cooled or frozen product, e.g., thawing, etc. : Cooking, e.g., broiling, baking, etc.)

Patent 6004608: Method for reducing flexible packaging perforations from dried pasta noodles
(FOOD OR EDIBLE MATERIAL: PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS, AND PRODUCTS : PRODUCTS PER SE, OR PROCESSES OF PREPARING OR TREATING COMPOSITIONS INVOLVING CHEMICAL REACTION BY ADDITION, COMBINING DIVERSE FOOD MATERIAL, OR PERMANENT ADDITIVE : Basic ingredient is starch based batter, dough product, etc. : Alimentary paste : Batter type)

Patent 6004609: Ginseng processing method and processed ginseng prepared by the same
(FOOD OR EDIBLE MATERIAL: PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS, AND PRODUCTS : PRODUCTS PER SE, OR PROCESSES OF PREPARING OR TREATING COMPOSITIONS INVOLVING CHEMICAL REACTION BY ADDITION, COMBINING DIVERSE FOOD MATERIAL, OR PERMANENT ADDITIVE : Beverage or beverage concentrate : Powdered milk)

Patent 6004610: Compositions of dietary fiber rich and low viscosity beverages
(FOOD OR EDIBLE MATERIAL: PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS, AND PRODUCTS : PRODUCTS PER SE, OR PROCESSES OF PREPARING OR TREATING COMPOSITIONS INVOLVING CHEMICAL REACTION BY ADDITION, COMBINING DIVERSE FOOD MATERIAL, OR PERMANENT ADDITIVE : Beverage or beverage concentrate : Fruit and vegetable juice : Coffee substitute)

Patent 6004611: General-purpose oils composition
(FOOD OR EDIBLE MATERIAL: PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS, AND PRODUCTS : PRODUCTS PER SE, OR PROCESSES OF PREPARING OR TREATING COMPOSITIONS INVOLVING CHEMICAL REACTION BY ADDITION, COMBINING DIVERSE FOOD MATERIAL, OR PERMANENT ADDITIVE : Fat or oil is basic ingredient other than butter in emulsion form : Having ester other than triglyceridic carboxylic : Liquid : Having emulsifier or antispattering, antiweeping or antileaking agent)

Patent 6004612: Production of shredded snacks with chip-like appearance and texture
(FOOD OR EDIBLE MATERIAL: PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS, AND PRODUCTS : PRODUCTS PER SE, OR PROCESSES OF PREPARING OR TREATING COMPOSITIONS INVOLVING CHEMICAL REACTION BY ADDITION, COMBINING DIVERSE FOOD MATERIAL, OR PERMANENT ADDITIVE : Plant material is basic ingredient other than extract, starch or protein : Cereal material is basic ingredient : Liquid)

Patent 6004613: Process for preparing tofu
(FOOD OR EDIBLE MATERIAL: PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS, AND PRODUCTS : PRODUCTS PER SE, OR PROCESSES OF PREPARING OR TREATING COMPOSITIONS INVOLVING CHEMICAL REACTION BY ADDITION, COMBINING DIVERSE FOOD MATERIAL, OR PERMANENT ADDITIVE : Plant material is basic ingredient other than extract, starch or protein : Bean, seed or nut product : Legume : In butter form)

Patent 6004614: Dicarboxylic acids as an animal feed ingredient
(FOOD OR EDIBLE MATERIAL: PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS, AND PRODUCTS : PRODUCTS PER SE, OR PROCESSES OF PREPARING OR TREATING COMPOSITIONS INVOLVING CHEMICAL REACTION BY ADDITION, COMBINING DIVERSE FOOD MATERIAL, OR PERMANENT ADDITIVE : Plant material is basic ingredient other than extract, starch or protein : Animal food : Legume)

Patent 6004615: Process for preparing flavor composition
(FOOD OR EDIBLE MATERIAL: PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS, AND PRODUCTS : PRODUCTS PER SE, OR PROCESSES OF PREPARING OR TREATING COMPOSITIONS INVOLVING CHEMICAL REACTION BY ADDITION, COMBINING DIVERSE FOOD MATERIAL, OR PERMANENT ADDITIVE : Flavor or flavor adjunct, acidulant or condiment : Sodium chloride or substitute therefor)

Patent 6004616: Biodegradable vegetable film
(FOOD OR EDIBLE MATERIAL: PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS, AND PRODUCTS : PRODUCTS PER SE, OR PROCESSES OF PREPARING OR TREATING COMPOSITIONS INVOLVING CHEMICAL REACTION BY ADDITION, COMBINING DIVERSE FOOD MATERIAL, OR PERMANENT ADDITIVE : Carbohydrate containing : From animal)

Patent 6004617: Combinatorial synthesis of novel materials
(COATING PROCESSES : MEASURING, TESTING, OR INDICATING : Particles or nuclear reactor fuel elements coated)

Patent 6004618: Method and apparatus for fabricating electroluminescent device
(COATING PROCESSES : ELECTRICAL PRODUCT PRODUCED : Fluorescent or phosphorescent base coating (e.g., cathode-ray tube, luminescent screen, etc.) : Electroluminescent lamp : Metal or metal alloy containing coating material applied)

Patent 6004619: Process for manufacturing printed circuit boards
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Conductor or circuit manufacturing : On flat or curved insulated base, e.g., printed circuit, etc. : Manufacturing circuit on or in base : By forming conductive walled aperture in base : Simultaneous circuit manufacturing)

Patent 6004620: Method of unblocking an obstructed cooling passage
(COATING PROCESSES : RESTORING OR REPAIRING : Metal article : Rolling)

Patent 6004621: Method for producing phosphor of high brightness
(COATING PROCESSES : PARTICLES, FLAKES, OR GRANULES COATED OR ENCAPSULATED : Inorganic base : Pigment containing coating : Hardening)

Patent 6004622: Spin-on-glass process with controlled environment
(COATING PROCESSES : CENTRIFUGAL FORCE UTILIZED : Metal base)

Patent 6004623: Method and device for coating a size-press roll or paper or board web
(COATING PROCESSES : WITH POST-TREATMENT OF COATING OR COATING MATERIAL : Solid treating member or material contacts coating : With water)

Patent 6004624: Method for the controlling of certain second phases in aluminum nitride
(COATING PROCESSES : WITH POST-TREATMENT OF COATING OR COATING MATERIAL : Heating or drying (e.g., polymerizing, vulcanizing, curing, etc.) : Fusion or softening of coating : Inorganic coating : Vitreous or glazed coating)

Patent 6004625: Method for adhering particles to an object by supplying air ions
(COATING PROCESSES : DIRECT APPLICATION OF ELECTRICAL, MAGNETIC, WAVE, OR PARTICULATE ENERGY : Electrostatic charge, field, or force utilized : Solid particles or atomized liquid applied : Solid particles applied)

Patent 6004626: High pressure/volume process for wet shotcreting a refractory castable
(COATING PROCESSES : SPRAYING : Polymer containing coating material : Rotating or inverting)

Patent 6004627: Method and apparatus for applying a coating to the head/shank junction of externally threaded articles
(COATING PROCESSES : SPRAYING : Moving the base : Rotating or inverting : Vitreous coating)

Patent 6004628: Metal corrosion protection with wash coat of polyphenylene oxide
(COATING PROCESSES : IMMERSION OR PARTIAL IMMERSION : Metal base : Cord, thread, yarn, wire, or rod)

Patent 6004629: Process for applying a coating to sheet metal
(COATING PROCESSES : DIRECT APPLICATION OF ELECTRICAL, MAGNETIC, WAVE, OR PARTICULATE ENERGY : Polymerization of coating utilizing direct application of electrical, magnetic, wave, or particulate energy (i.e., including cross-linking, curing, and hardening of organics) : High energy electromagnetic radiation or high energy particles utilized (e.g., gamma rays, X-rays, atomic particles, i.e., alpha rays, beta rays, electrons, etc.) : Organic substrate)

Patent 6004630: Matte finished release composition, linerless labels incorporating the release composition and method for making same
(COATING PROCESSES : DIRECT APPLICATION OF ELECTRICAL, MAGNETIC, WAVE, OR PARTICULATE ENERGY : Polymerization of coating utilizing direct application of electrical, magnetic, wave, or particulate energy (i.e., including cross-linking, curing, and hardening of organics) : Low energy electromagnetic radiation utilized (e.g., UV, visible, IR, microwave, radio wave, actinic, laser, etc.) : Organosilicon containing coating material : Printing ink utilized)

Patent 6004631: Apparatus and method of removing unnecessary matter and coating process using such method
(COATING PROCESSES : DIRECT APPLICATION OF ELECTRICAL, MAGNETIC, WAVE, OR PARTICULATE ENERGY : Pretreatment of substrate or post-treatment of coated substrate : Ionized gas utilized (e.g., electrically powered source, corona discharge, plasma, glow discharge, etc.) : Cleaning or removing part of substrate (e.g., etching with plasma, glow discharge, etc.) : Keto or aldehyde containing group is part of the rate affecting coating material (e.g., benzoin, benzophenone, acetaldehyde, etc.))

Patent 6004632: Method for increasing etch removal rate of silicon oxynitride
(COATING PROCESSES : DIRECT APPLICATION OF ELECTRICAL, MAGNETIC, WAVE, OR PARTICULATE ENERGY : Plasma (e.g., corona, glow discharge, cold plasma, etc.) : Silicon containing coating material : Silicon oxides or nitrides : Fusing, curing, or annealing (e.g., ceramics, etc.))

Patent 6004633: Method of producing integrated electrodes in plastic dies, plastic dies containing integrated electrodes and application of the same
(COATING PROCESSES : DIRECT APPLICATION OF ELECTRICAL, MAGNETIC, WAVE, OR PARTICULATE ENERGY : Chemical deposition from liquid contiguous with substrate via electron beam or light (e.g., photochemical liquid deposition, etc.) : Silicon containing coating material)

Patent 6004634: Novelty device for attachment to an article
(STOCK MATERIAL OR MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES : THREE DIMENSION IMITATION OR "TREATED" NATURAL PRODUCT : Fauna : Inorganic substrate layer (e.g., ceramic, metallic, glass, etc.))

Patent 6004635: Artificial plant assembly
(STOCK MATERIAL OR MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES : THREE DIMENSION IMITATION OR "TREATED" NATURAL PRODUCT : Flora : Cluster or with holder : Knockdown)

Patent 6004636: Medical bag
(STOCK MATERIAL OR MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES : HOLLOW OR CONTAINER TYPE ARTICLE (E.G., TUBE, VASE, ETC.) : Nonself-supporting tubular film or bag (e.g., pouch, envelope, packet, etc.) : Single layer (continuous layer))

Patent 6004637: Loose fill granules in the form of spherical segments, having a surface that is convex on the outside and concave on the inside
(STOCK MATERIAL OR MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES : HOLLOW OR CONTAINER TYPE ARTICLE (E.G., TUBE, VASE, ETC.) : Cellular material derived from plant or animal source (e.g., wood, cotton, wool, leather, etc.) : Single layer (continuous layer))

Patent 6004638: Bottle from polyester composition and process for producing the same
(STOCK MATERIAL OR MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES : HOLLOW OR CONTAINER TYPE ARTICLE (E.G., TUBE, VASE, ETC.) : Polymer or resin containing (i.e., natural or synthetic) : Single layer (continuous layer))

Patent 6004639: Composite spoolable tube with sensor
(STOCK MATERIAL OR MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES : HOLLOW OR CONTAINER TYPE ARTICLE (E.G., TUBE, VASE, ETC.) : Polymer or resin containing (i.e., natural or synthetic) : Fiber or fibers wound around each other or into a self-sustaining shape (e.g., yarn, braid, fibers shaped around a core, etc.) : Textile, fabric, cloth, or pile is sandwiched between two distinct layers of material unlike the textile, fabric, cloth, or pile layer)

Patent 6004640: Hydrophilic foam article and surface-cleaning method for clean room
(STOCK MATERIAL OR MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES : HOLLOW OR CONTAINER TYPE ARTICLE (E.G., TUBE, VASE, ETC.) : Polymer or resin containing (i.e., natural or synthetic) : Foam or porous material containing : Textile, fabric, cloth, or pile is sandwiched between two distinct layers of material unlike the textile, fabric, cloth, or pile layer)

Patent 6004641: Molded plastisol article with textured exterior
(STOCK MATERIAL OR MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES : HOLLOW OR CONTAINER TYPE ARTICLE (E.G., TUBE, VASE, ETC.) : Polymer or resin containing (i.e., natural or synthetic) : Foam or porous material containing : Textile, fabric, cloth, or pile is sandwiched between two distinct layers of material unlike the textile, fabric, cloth, or pile layer)

Patent 6004642: Internally separable tape laminate
(STOCK MATERIAL OR MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES : LAYER OR COMPONENT REMOVABLE TO EXPOSE ADHESIVE : Polymer or resin containing (i.e., natural or synthetic))

Patent 6004643: Self-adhesive label and method of manufacture thereof
(STOCK MATERIAL OR MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES : LAYER OR COMPONENT REMOVABLE TO EXPOSE ADHESIVE : Sectional layer removable : Silicon)

Patent 6004644: Zirconia diaphragm structure and piezoelectric/electrostrictive film element having the zirconia diaphragm structure
(STOCK MATERIAL OR MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES : TWO DIMENSIONALLY SECTIONAL LAYER : Next to unitary web or sheet of equal or greater extent : Adhesive is on removable layer)

Patent 6004645: Single-ply membrane roofing system
(STOCK MATERIAL OR MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES : SHEETS OR WEBS EDGE SPLICED OR JOINED : Next to unitary sheet of equal or greater extent)

Patent 6004646: Optical information recording medium
(STOCK MATERIAL OR MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES : CIRCULAR SHEET OR CIRCULAR BLANK : Sheets or webs coplanar)

Patent 6004647: Polymer blend
(STOCK MATERIAL OR MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES : CIRCULAR SHEET OR CIRCULAR BLANK : Seal, gasket, or packing : Fibrous material containing)

Patent 6004648: Veneer laminate and method of manufacture
(STOCK MATERIAL OR MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES : STRUCTURALLY DEFINED WEB OR SHEET (E.G., OVERALL DIMENSION, ETC.) : Including grain, strips, or filamentary elements in respective layers or components in angular relation : Wood grain : Coating, impregnation, or bond in stitching zone only)

Patent 6004649: Woven sheet with one-way viewing
(STOCK MATERIAL OR MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES : STRUCTURALLY DEFINED WEB OR SHEET (E.G., OVERALL DIMENSION, ETC.) : Including grain, strips, or filamentary elements in respective layers or components in angular relation : Strand or strand-portions : Coating, impregnation, or bond in stitching zone only)

Patent 6004650: Fiber reinforced composite part and method of making same
(STOCK MATERIAL OR MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES : STRUCTURALLY DEFINED WEB OR SHEET (E.G., OVERALL DIMENSION, ETC.) : Including grain, strips, or filamentary elements in respective layers or components in angular relation : Strand or strand-portions : Coating, impregnation, or bond in stitching zone only)

Patent 6004651: Composite slab made of plastic and method for its manufacture
(STOCK MATERIAL OR MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES : STRUCTURALLY DEFINED WEB OR SHEET (E.G., OVERALL DIMENSION, ETC.) : Including grain, strips, or filamentary elements in respective layers or components in angular relation : Fibers : Oblique to direction of web)

Patent 6004652: Structural dimple panel
(STOCK MATERIAL OR MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES : STRUCTURALLY DEFINED WEB OR SHEET (E.G., OVERALL DIMENSION, ETC.) : Including aperture : Struck out portion type : Embedded or interlocked : Annular cover)

Patent 6004653: Planarization process by applying a polish-differentiating technique utilizing an ultraviolet-light sensitive organic oxide layer
(STOCK MATERIAL OR MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES : STRUCTURALLY DEFINED WEB OR SHEET (E.G., OVERALL DIMENSION, ETC.) : Continuous and nonuniform or irregular surface on layer or component (e.g., roofing, etc.) : Composite web or sheet)

Patent 6004654: Magnetic multilayer film, magnetoresistance element, and method for preparing magnetoresistance element
(STOCK MATERIAL OR MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES : STRUCTURALLY DEFINED WEB OR SHEET (E.G., OVERALL DIMENSION, ETC.) : Including variation in thickness : With component conforming to contour of nonplanar surface : Component comprises a polymer (e.g., rubber, etc.))

Patent 6004655: Method of finishing edge of sheet glass, heat-tempered sheet glass using the method, and fire-resistant construction material using the
(STOCK MATERIAL OR MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES : STRUCTURALLY DEFINED WEB OR SHEET (E.G., OVERALL DIMENSION, ETC.) : Edge feature : Cellulosic)

Patent 6004656: Color changeable device
(STOCK MATERIAL OR MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES : STRUCTURALLY DEFINED WEB OR SHEET (E.G., OVERALL DIMENSION, ETC.) : Discontinuous or differential coating, impregnation or bond (e.g., artwork, printing, retouched photograph, etc.) : Spot bonds connect components : Knitted, with particular or differential bond sites or intersections)

Patent 6004657: Laminated electronic part
(STOCK MATERIAL OR MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES : STRUCTURALLY DEFINED WEB OR SHEET (E.G., OVERALL DIMENSION, ETC.) : Discontinuous or differential coating, impregnation or bond (e.g., artwork, printing, retouched photograph, etc.) : Including ceramic, glass, porcelain or quartz layer : Free metal or mineral containing)

Patent 6004658: Intermediate transferring medium for thermal transfer printer
(STOCK MATERIAL OR MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES : RECEIVER FOR THERMAL TRANSFER INK : Retransferable (i.e., receiving layer utilizable as ink transferable donor) : Property of particle specified (e.g., oil absorbtivity, surface area, pore size, etc.))

Patent 6004659: Wiper blade
(STOCK MATERIAL OR MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES : STRUCTURALLY DEFINED WEB OR SHEET (E.G., OVERALL DIMENSION, ETC.) : Including components having same physical characteristic in differing degree : Including paper layer)

Patent 6004660: Oxygen barrier composite film structure
(STOCK MATERIAL OR MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES : STRUCTURALLY DEFINED WEB OR SHEET (E.G., OVERALL DIMENSION, ETC.) : Including components having same physical characteristic in differing degree : Including paper layer)

Patent 6004661: Amorphous magnetic material and magnetic core using the same
(STOCK MATERIAL OR MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES : STRUCTURALLY DEFINED WEB OR SHEET (E.G., OVERALL DIMENSION, ETC.) : Including components having same physical characteristic in differing degree : Thickness (relative or absolute) : Absolute thicknesses specified : No layer or component greater than 5 mils thick : With planar component)

Patent 6004662: Flexible composite material with phase change thermal storage
(STOCK MATERIAL OR MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES : WEB OR SHEET CONTAINING STRUCTURALLY DEFINED ELEMENT OR COMPONENT : Composite having voids in a component (e.g., porous, cellular, etc.) : Fiber embedded in or on the surface of a polymeric matrix)

Patent 6004663: Solid surface material with foam backing
(STOCK MATERIAL OR MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES : WEB OR SHEET CONTAINING STRUCTURALLY DEFINED ELEMENT OR COMPONENT : Composite having voids in a component (e.g., porous, cellular, etc.) : With gradual property change within a component : Void-containing component is wood or paper)

Patent 6004664: Film having fine voids and manufacture thereof
(STOCK MATERIAL OR MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES : WEB OR SHEET CONTAINING STRUCTURALLY DEFINED ELEMENT OR COMPONENT : Composite having voids in a component (e.g., porous, cellular, etc.) : Void shape specified (e.g., crushed, flat, round, etc.) : Metal- or silicon-containing element)

Patent 6004665: Adhesive tape
(STOCK MATERIAL OR MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES : WEB OR SHEET CONTAINING STRUCTURALLY DEFINED ELEMENT OR COMPONENT : Composite having voids in a component (e.g., porous, cellular, etc.) : With component specified as adhesive or bonding agent : As outermost component : Cellulosic)

Patent 6004666: Data carrier having encapsulated scents and a method for producing it
(STOCK MATERIAL OR MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES : WEB OR SHEET CONTAINING STRUCTURALLY DEFINED ELEMENT OR COMPONENT : Composite having a component wherein a constituent is liquid or is contained within preformed walls (e.g., impregnant-filled, previously void containing component, etc.) : Constituent is in liquid form : Encapsulated liquid : Linear or thermoplastic)

Patent 6004667: Low temperature melt injected anti-microbial films, articles containing such films and methods of manufacture and use thereof
(STOCK MATERIAL OR MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES : WEB OR SHEET CONTAINING STRUCTURALLY DEFINED ELEMENT OR COMPONENT : Including a second component containing structurally defined particles : Differentially filled foam, filled plural layers, or filled layer with coat of filling material)

Patent 6004668: Advanced polymer wood composite
(STOCK MATERIAL OR MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES : WEB OR SHEET CONTAINING STRUCTURALLY DEFINED ELEMENT OR COMPONENT : Including a second component containing structurally defined particles : Cellulosic (e.g., wood, paper, cork, rayon, etc.) : Encapsulated liquid)

Patent 6004669: Electrically-conductive member and image forming apparatus using the same
(STOCK MATERIAL OR MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES : WEB OR SHEET CONTAINING STRUCTURALLY DEFINED ELEMENT OR COMPONENT : Physical dimension specified : Coating layer not in excess of 5 mils thick or equivalent : Up to 3 mils : Linear or thermoplastic)

Patent 6004670: Multiple releasable contact responsive fasteners
(STOCK MATERIAL OR MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES : WEB OR SHEET CONTAINING STRUCTURALLY DEFINED ELEMENT OR COMPONENT : Adhesive outermost layer : Of coating)

Patent 6004671: Reinforcement for composite material and composite material using the same
(STOCK MATERIAL OR MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES : COATED OR STRUCTUALLY DEFINED FLAKE, PARTICLE, CELL, STRAND, STRAND PORTION, ROD, FILAMENT, MACROSCOPIC FIBER OR MASS THEREOF : Rod, strand, filament or fiber : Nonlinear (e.g., crimped, coiled, etc.))

Patent 6004672: Fibers flash-spun from blends of polyolefin polymers
(STOCK MATERIAL OR MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES : COATED OR STRUCTUALLY DEFINED FLAKE, PARTICLE, CELL, STRAND, STRAND PORTION, ROD, FILAMENT, MACROSCOPIC FIBER OR MASS THEREOF : Rod, strand, filament or fiber : Nonlinear (e.g., crimped, coiled, etc.))

Patent 6004673: Splittable composite fiber
(STOCK MATERIAL OR MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES : COATED OR STRUCTUALLY DEFINED FLAKE, PARTICLE, CELL, STRAND, STRAND PORTION, ROD, FILAMENT, MACROSCOPIC FIBER OR MASS THEREOF : Rod, strand, filament or fiber : Bicomponent, conjugate, composite or collateral fibers or filaments (i.e., coextruded sheath-core or side-by-side type) : Helical or coiled)

Patent 6004674: Bicomponent fibers having contaminant-containing core domain and methods of making the same
(STOCK MATERIAL OR MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES : COATED OR STRUCTUALLY DEFINED FLAKE, PARTICLE, CELL, STRAND, STRAND PORTION, ROD, FILAMENT, MACROSCOPIC FIBER OR MASS THEREOF : Rod, strand, filament or fiber : Bicomponent, conjugate, composite or collateral fibers or filaments (i.e., coextruded sheath-core or side-by-side type) : Helical or coiled)

Patent 6004675: Optical glass fiber
(STOCK MATERIAL OR MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES : COATED OR STRUCTUALLY DEFINED FLAKE, PARTICLE, CELL, STRAND, STRAND PORTION, ROD, FILAMENT, MACROSCOPIC FIBER OR MASS THEREOF : Rod, strand, filament or fiber : Coated or with bond, impregnation or core : Fibers or filaments nonconcentric (e.g., side-by-side or eccentric, etc.))

Patent 6004676: Optical fiber cable assembly
(STOCK MATERIAL OR MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES : COATED OR STRUCTUALLY DEFINED FLAKE, PARTICLE, CELL, STRAND, STRAND PORTION, ROD, FILAMENT, MACROSCOPIC FIBER OR MASS THEREOF : Rod, strand, filament or fiber : Coated or with bond, impregnation or core : Including metal or compound thereof (excluding glass, ceramic and asbestos) : Glass or silicic fiber or filament with metal coating : Silicic material in coating)

Patent 6004677: Gas phase production of polydienes with pre-activated nickel catalysts
(STOCK MATERIAL OR MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES : COATED OR STRUCTUALLY DEFINED FLAKE, PARTICLE, CELL, STRAND, STRAND PORTION, ROD, FILAMENT, MACROSCOPIC FIBER OR MASS THEREOF : Particulate matter (e.g., sphere, flake, etc.) : Coated : Including synthetic resin or polymer : Glass particles or spheres)

Patent 6004678: Low plate out polycarbonate compositions
(STOCK MATERIAL OR MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES : SURFACE PROPERTY OR CHARACTERISTIC OF WEB, SHEET OR BLOCK : Surface modified glass (e.g., tempered, strengthened, etc.) : Coated)

Patent 6004679: Laminates containing addition-curable silicone adhesive compositions
(STOCK MATERIAL OR MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES : COMPOSITE (NONSTRUCTURAL LAMINATE) : Of silicon containing (not as silicon alloy) : With cellulosic layer)

Patent 6004680: Method of coating pre-primed polyolefin films
(STOCK MATERIAL OR MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES : COMPOSITE (NONSTRUCTURAL LAMINATE) : Of silicon containing (not as silicon alloy) : Next to addition polymer from unsaturated monomers, or aldehyde or ketone condensation product : Paper as both adjacent layers)

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