Patents 6009748 - 6010000

 

 

Patent 6009748: Rapidly cyclable foam testing oven
(MEASURING AND TESTING : LIQUID ANALYSIS OR ANALYSIS OF THE SUSPENSION OF SOLIDS IN A LIQUID : Cleaning or foaming ability : With detail of a pressure or a temperature regulating means)

Patent 6009749: Tire pressure gage
(MEASURING AND TESTING : TIRE, TREAD OR ROADWAY : Tire inflation testing installation : By direct fluid pressure reading : Specific type of elastic member)

Patent 6009750: Seat test body
(MEASURING AND TESTING : ORTHOPEDIC PRESSURE DISTRIBUTION : Filament)

Patent 6009751: Coriolis gyro sensor
(MEASURING AND TESTING : SPEED, VELOCITY, OR ACCELERATION : Angular rate using gyroscopic or Coriolis effect : Gyroscope)

Patent 6009752: Yaw rate detector and method for detecting yaw rate
(MEASURING AND TESTING : SPEED, VELOCITY, OR ACCELERATION : Acceleration determination utilizing inertial element : Fluid or fluent material : Fluid or fluent inertial mass : Magnetic fluid)

Patent 6009753: Monolithic micromechanical apparatus with suspended microstructure
(MEASURING AND TESTING : SPEED, VELOCITY, OR ACCELERATION : Acceleration determination utilizing inertial element : Specific type of electric sensor or specific type of magnetic sensor : Capacitive sensor : Frequency or phase shift)

Patent 6009754: Carrier for pipe and line locator
(MEASURING AND TESTING : VIBRATION : By mechanical waves : Fluid, fluid leak, or pipe flaw detection : With suspension means)

Patent 6009755: Ultrasonic transceiver displaying modified B scope
(MEASURING AND TESTING : VIBRATION : By mechanical waves : Beamed : With signal analyzing or mathematical processing : For flaw or discontinuity detection)

Patent 6009756: Device for testing ferromagnetic materials
(MEASURING AND TESTING : VIBRATION : By mechanical waves : Beamed : Sonic wave transmitter or receiver transducer : Nonvibrating transducer : Plural sonic transmitters or receivers)

Patent 6009757: Voltage regulated pressure transducer apparatus
(MEASURING AND TESTING : FLUID PRESSURE GAUGE : Diaphragm : With electrical readout : Capacitive : Electromagnetic)

Patent 6009758: Manifold for use with a pressure transmitter
(MEASURING AND TESTING : FLUID PRESSURE GAUGE : Mounting and connection : Pirani type)

Patent 6009759: Minimizing the effect of bending on ultrasonic measurements in a load-bearing member
(MEASURING AND TESTING : SPECIMEN STRESS OR STRAIN, OR TESTING BY STRESS OR STRAIN APPLICATION : Threaded fastener stress : Penetrator element)

Patent 6009760: Method of measuring flow, and flow meter
(MEASURING AND TESTING : VOLUME OR RATE OF FLOW : By measuring transit time of tracer or tag : With autocorrelation or cross-correlation detection : Digital)

Patent 6009761: Multiproduct fuel dispenser using ultrasonic metering
(MEASURING AND TESTING : VOLUME OR RATE OF FLOW : By measuring vibrations or acoustic energy : Transit time of acoustic waves : Vortex shedders)

Patent 6009762: Fluid flow detector
(MEASURING AND TESTING : VOLUME OR RATE OF FLOW : By measuring thrust or drag forces : On a vane : With siphon discharge)

Patent 6009763: Flow sensor and impeller therefor
(MEASURING AND TESTING : VOLUME OR RATE OF FLOW : Using turbine : With pick-up coil)

Patent 6009764: Frequency discrimination type torque tester for use in determining bearing quality
(MEASURING AND TESTING : DYNAMOMETERS : Responsive to torque : During transmission to an external load : By measuring an electrical or magnetic characteristic of a torque delivering electric motor : Using an electrical sensor)

Patent 6009765: Method and device for selectively collecting material and organisms on plants
(MEASURING AND TESTING : SAMPLER, SAMPLE HANDLING, ETC. : Capture device : Capture by fluid current : Cyclically operated scoop)

Patent 6009766: Apparatus and method for affixing thin film material to sample cup used in X-ray spectroscopy
(MEASURING AND TESTING : SAMPLER, SAMPLE HANDLING, ETC. : Sample holder : Connector for separable holder)

Patent 6009767: Same-RPM rotary motion to eccentric rotary motion conversion
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : ROTARY DRIVEN DEVICE ADJUSTABLE DURING OPERATION RELATIVE TO ITS SUPPORTING STRUCTURE : Rotary to gyratory : Space machines)

Patent 6009768: Skip downshift control apparatus for automatic transmission
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : GEARING : Interchangeably locked : Control mechanism : Preselector : Speed responsive : Power stroke)

Patent 6009769: Shift lock units for shift lever devices
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : CONTROL LEVER AND LINKAGE SYSTEMS : Multiple controlled elements : Transmission control : Restriction of shift, gear selection, or gear engagement : Separate actuator to disengage restrictor : Roller)

Patent 6009770: Actuation lever for the actuation of a control lever in an automobile
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : CONTROL LEVER AND LINKAGE SYSTEMS : Hand operated : Manual controlling elements)

Patent 6009771: Chain switching device for bicycles
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : CONTROL LEVER AND LINKAGE SYSTEMS : Hand operated : Flexible transmitter (e.g., Bowden cable) : And sheath support, connector, or anchor : Single rotatable lever (e.g., for bicycle brake or derailleur))

Patent 6009772: Motion transmission device for controlling an internal combustion engine
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : CONTROL LEVER AND LINKAGE SYSTEMS : Foot operated : Accelerator : Mountings)

Patent 6009773: Motion conversion apparatus
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : CONTROL LEVER AND LINKAGE SYSTEMS : Cams : Follower : Timer devices)

Patent 6009774: Device for manually sharpening cutting edges of cutting tools
(METAL TOOLS AND IMPLEMENTS, MAKING : SAW-MAKING OR FURBISHING DEVICE OR MACHINE : Cutting : Including nonplanar working surface)

Patent 6009775: Wrench with high inertia torque system and method for using same
(TOOLS : WRENCH, SCREWDRIVER, OR DRIVER THEREFOR : Machine : Work engaging portion pivotally or rotatably connected to handle)

Patent 6009776: Right angle ratchet wrench drive unit
(TOOLS : WRENCH, SCREWDRIVER, OR DRIVER THEREFOR : Machine : Gear-operated : Right angle drive : Flexible shaft)

Patent 6009777: Socket wrench and ratchet attachment means
(TOOLS : WRENCH, SCREWDRIVER, OR DRIVER THEREFOR : Handle clutched to head : One-way detent drive, e.g., ratchet : Internal)

Patent 6009778: Structure of open end wrench
(TOOLS : WRENCH, SCREWDRIVER, OR DRIVER THEREFOR : Rigid jaws : Having relatively movable jaws)

Patent 6009779: Screwdriver set and kit having variable length interchangeable screwdriver shafts and extensions
(TOOLS : WRENCH, SCREWDRIVER, OR DRIVER THEREFOR : Having work engaging and force exerting portion inserted into cavity (e.g., allen wrench, screwdriver) : Having structure adapting portion or tool for separation : Reversing)

Patent 6009780: Process, apparatus and tool for cutting a tubular bar
(TURNING : SEVERING OR CUT-OFF : Flying cutter type : Gear controlled)

Patent 6009781: Differential-spacing perforating roll
(CUTTING : PROCESSES : During movement of work past flying cutter : Relative to same tool)

Patent 6009782: Table saw
(CUTTING : WITH PRODUCT HANDLING MEANS : By fluid current : Plural blasts directed against plural product pieces : Upon emergence from hollow cutter)

Patent 6009783: Method in a sheet metal work center and a sheet metal work center
(CUTTING : WITH PRODUCT HANDLING MEANS : Means to move, guide, or permit free fall or flight of product : Means to move product out of contact with tool : By ejector within a hollow cutter : And means to strip the outer surface of a cutter : And plural rotating tools)

Patent 6009784: Device and method for processing ply material
(CUTTING : WITH MEANS TO CONVEY WORK RELATIVE TO TOOL STATION : Cut made parallel to direction of and during work movement : Interrelated work-conveying and tool-moving means : With means to move tool laterally of feed direction during cutting : Tools axially shiftable on support)

Patent 6009785: Cutting mechanism for a traveling web
(CUTTING : WITH MEANS TO GUIDE MOVING WORK : With movable or yieldable guide element : Opposed to work-supporting surface : Including means to yieldably bias pulley)

Patent 6009786: Uniform bar and cake cutter
(CUTTING : MEANS TO DRIVE OR TO GUIDE TOOL : With simple rectilinear reciprocating motion only : Plural tools with same drive means : Plural distinct cutting edges on same support : Adjustable mechanical advantage)

Patent 6009787: Process and device for punching holes in flat workpieces
(CUTTING : TOOL OR TOOL WITH SUPPORT : Cutting couple type : Punching tool : Shear-type male tool : Plural spaced successively operative shearing portions : Rectilinearly movable)

Patent 6009788: Variable flow-restricting device and method
(ORDNANCE : BOMB, FLARE AND SIGNAL DROPPING : Racks :)

Patent 6009789: Ceramic tile armor with enhanced joint and edge protection
(ORDNANCE : SHIELDS : Shape or composition : Disintegrating type)

Patent 6009790: Single-use, bullet-proof shield
(ORDNANCE : SHIELDS : Shape or composition : Disintegrating type)

Patent 6009791: Armored vehicle with a retractable weapon platform system
(ORDNANCE : MOUNTS : Disappearing gun : Multiple guns on mount)

Patent 6009792: Apparatus for preparing coffee
(FOODS AND BEVERAGES: APPARATUS : BEVERAGE : Infusors : Cartridge type : With additional liquid supply means)

Patent 6009793: Coffee maker
(FOODS AND BEVERAGES: APPARATUS : BEVERAGE : Infusors : With liquid supply or directing means : Gravity feed infusor : With force feed supply :)

Patent 6009794: Cooking medium management system
(FOODS AND BEVERAGES: APPARATUS : COOKING : Automatic control : Of cooking fluid : By heat responsive means)

Patent 6009795: Motorized assist device for raising and lowering fryer lid
(FOODS AND BEVERAGES: APPARATUS : COOKING : Automatic control : Of material : By time : Egg boiler or deep fat fryer type : Vertical)

Patent 6009796: Marshmallow toasting apparatus
(FOODS AND BEVERAGES: APPARATUS : COOKING : Spit or impaling type : Movably or adjustably supported : Hand held : Fluid current)

Patent 6009797: Rotating structure of an oven
(FOODS AND BEVERAGES: APPARATUS : COOKING : Spit or impaling type : Movably or adjustably supported : Horizontal axis : Fluid current)

Patent 6009798: Product feeding and cooking apparatus
(FOODS AND BEVERAGES: APPARATUS : COOKING : With conveyor or movably supported : Conveyor : Including pie rim clamp or guard)

Patent 6009799: Apparatus for splitting pistachios
(FOODS AND BEVERAGES: APPARATUS : MEANS TO TREAT FOOD : Subdividing into plural products : Separating one external portion from the remaining food : Removing shell : By sudden-impact : By fluid)

Patent 6009800: Rotating variable height clamping device
(PRESSES : METHODS : Binder retaining material holders)

Patent 6009801: Method for safeguarding or protecting against penetration by foreign bodies into a roller nip
(PRESSES : METHODS : Binder retaining material holders)

Patent 6009802: Mobile scrap cutter and method for assembling and disassembling the same
(PRESSES : METHODS : With cutting or comminuting : Plastic band)

Patent 6009803: Double band press for making and/or coating plate-shaped or web-shaped workpieces of all types
(PRESSES : WITH ADDITIONAL TREATMENT OF MATERIAL : Heating, cooling, or drying : In press : Endless conveyor-type press : Means to control temperature : Needle brake)

Patent 6009804: Printing device with sorter having a plurality of bins
(PRINTING : PRINTING AND SORTING :)

Patent 6009805: Printer
(PRINTING : SELECTIVE OR PROGRESSIVE : Printing members : Endless band : Pad inker)

Patent 6009806: Ink supply construction of printer having ink interrupting member
(PRINTING : STENCILING : Rotary machines : Internal inker : Contact member : Pad inker)

Patent 6009807: Printing apparatus
(PRINTING : MULTICOLOR : Rotary machines : Transfer : Web)

Patent 6009808: Method of multicolor printing involving multiple passes through a printing machine
(PRINTING : MULTICOLOR : Processes : Fountains)

Patent 6009809: Bridgewire initiator
(AMMUNITION AND EXPLOSIVES : IGNITING DEVICES AND SYSTEMS : Electrical primer or ignitor : Having an exploding bridgewire : Voltage responsive variable resistance shunt (e.g., semiconductor shunts))

Patent 6009810: Airbag propellant
(AMMUNITION AND EXPLOSIVES : POWDER FORM : Composite type : Powder grain shape formed of fixed shape segments : Rocket motor type)

Patent 6009811: Charge assembly for a pipe-coupling cutting device
(AMMUNITION AND EXPLOSIVES : BLASTING : Patterned blasting : Borehole arrangement : Plural charges)

Patent 6009812: Children's play apparatus
(RAILWAYS : POSTS AND TOWERS : Single top guide)

Patent 6009813: Connection between two vehicles hinged to one another, e.g. railway coaches or underground coaches
(RAILWAY ROLLING STOCK : TRAINS : Vestibule connections : Bevel ended)

Patent 6009814: Expandable table
(HORIZONTALLY SUPPORTED PLANAR SURFACES : PLURAL RELATED HORIZONTAL SURFACES : Coplanar extension surface : Circular segment : Paired legs)

Patent 6009815: Stabilized table, stabilizer for tables, and method of stabilizing tables
(HORIZONTALLY SUPPORTED PLANAR SURFACES : VERTICALLY ADJUSTABLE : With force-multiplying means : With means to limit or inhibit rotation)

Patent 6009816: Modular furniture assembly
(HORIZONTALLY SUPPORTED PLANAR SURFACES : WITH SEPARABLE COMPONENTS : Surface separable from support entity : Table top solely connected to support entity by its own weight : Including corner clamp)

Patent 6009817: Process for the recycling of batteries, especially dry batteries
(FURNACES : PROCESS : Treating fuel constituent or combustion product : And metal casing)

Patent 6009818: Tufting machine pattern yarn feed device
(SEWING : SPECIAL MACHINES : Embroidering : Tufting (replacing subclass 79) : Including specific yarn manipulating, cutting, or treating means : Feed roller : Including supporting structure (e.g., knife block))

Patent 6009819: Auxiliary device for sewing up the starting end of a thread chain in a chain stitch sewing machine
(SEWING : STITCH FORMING : Chain or double chain : Holders and raceways)

Patent 6009820: Semi-submersible vessel
(SHIPS : DISPLACEMENT-TYPE HULL (E.G., SPECIFIC AFTBODY) : Multiple hulls : Plural channels)

Patent 6009821: Double bottom hull for tank ship
(SHIPS : BUILDING : Concrete ships : Welded joint)

Patent 6009822: Bow or stern thruster
(SHIPS : STEERING MECHANISM : Fluid pressure : Jet : Fan)

Patent 6009823: Marine scoop strainer with cleaning access
(SHIPS : FURNITURE : Sea cocks : Tables)

Patent 6009824: Cleats for securing ropes and chains
(SHIPS : BITTS, CLEATS, AND PIN RAILS : Couplers)

Patent 6009825: Recoverable system for mooring mobile offshore drilling units
(SHIPS : ANCHOR : Suction type : Tables)

Patent 6009826: Boat anchor with snag release mechanism
(SHIPS : ANCHOR : With dislodgement means : By movable line connection : Single pivot)

Patent 6009827: Apparatus for creating strong interface between in-situ SACVD and PECVD silicon oxide films
(COATING APPARATUS : GAS OR VAPOR DEPOSITION : With treating means (e.g., jarring) : By creating electric field (e.g., gas activation, plasma, etc.) : By tearing)

Patent 6009828: Method for forming a thin semiconductor film and a plasma CVD apparatus to be used in the method
(COATING APPARATUS : GAS OR VAPOR DEPOSITION : With treating means (e.g., jarring) : By creating electric field (e.g., gas activation, plasma, etc.) : Having glow discharge electrodes (e.g., DC, AC, RF, etc.) : With nozzle-shaped anode (i.e., DC spray gun))

Patent 6009829: Apparatus for driving the arc in a cathodic arc coater
(COATING APPARATUS : GAS OR VAPOR DEPOSITION : With treating means (e.g., jarring) : By creating electric field (e.g., gas activation, plasma, etc.) : Vacuum evaporation means within deposition chamber (e.g., activated reactive evaporation, etc.) : By means to intermittently advance conveyor)

Patent 6009830: Independent gas feeds in a plasma reactor
(COATING APPARATUS : GAS OR VAPOR DEPOSITION : With treating means (e.g., jarring) : By creating electric field (e.g., gas activation, plasma, etc.) : By tearing)

Patent 6009831: Apparatus for low pressure chemical vapor deposition
(COATING APPARATUS : GAS OR VAPOR DEPOSITION : With treating means (e.g., jarring) : By creating electric field (e.g., gas activation, plasma, etc.) : Having glow discharge electrodes (e.g., DC, AC, RF, etc.) : With nozzle-shaped anode (i.e., DC spray gun))

Patent 6009832: Method of controlling the milking of an animal and a milking machine
(ANIMAL HUSBANDRY : MILKERS : Methods of milking : Aquarium structural elements and assembly)

Patent 6009833: Apparatus and method for automatically milking animals
(ANIMAL HUSBANDRY : MILKERS : Methods of milking : Aquarium structural elements and assembly)

Patent 6009834: Teat cup assembly for a milking machine
(ANIMAL HUSBANDRY : MILKERS : Teat compressor or cup : With pump between teat cups and receiver; e.g., milk pump)

Patent 6009835: Apparatus and method for dispensing frozen aquarium food
(ANIMAL HUSBANDRY : FEEDING DEVICE : For aquatic animal; e.g., a fish, etc. : Anti-vermin (e.g., trap, etc.))

Patent 6009836: Self-drying pet litter box
(ANIMAL HUSBANDRY : WASTE TOILET OR RELATED DEVICE : Walled receptacle; e.g., litter box, etc., containing moisture absorbent material : Underlying belt type)

Patent 6009837: Purple martin birdhouse and telescoping pole
(ANIMAL HUSBANDRY : CONFINING OR HOUSING : Birdhouse : With racetrack starting means (e.g., gate, etc.))

Patent 6009838: Hibernation enclosure for reptiles
(ANIMAL HUSBANDRY : CONFINING OR HOUSING : Often portable, small capacity, roofed housing structure (e.g., coop, hutch, kennel, etc.) : With ventilation means : Having hinged structure)

Patent 6009839: Child restraint harness
(ANIMAL HUSBANDRY : ANIMAL CONTROLLING OR HANDLING (E.G., RESTRAINING, BREAKING, TRAINING, SORTING, CONVEYING, ETC.) : Hitching or tethering : For a human being : Rigid extension pivotally connected to animal support)

Patent 6009840: Method for operating a boiler plant
(LIQUID HEATERS AND VAPORIZERS : PLANTS :)

Patent 6009841: Internal combustion engine having hybrid cylinder valve actuation system
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : POPPET VALVE OPERATING MECHANISM : With means for varying timing : With manifold and distributor)

Patent 6009842: Fuel injection system for a multicylinder internal combustion engine with a fuel supply line serving as a high pressure storage device
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : POPPET VALVE OPERATING MECHANISM : Overhead camshaft : By cam-actuated unitary follower)

Patent 6009843: Fiber reinforced, titanium composite engine valve
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : VALVE : Reciprocating valve : Poppet : Material or structure : Interconnection between plenums)

Patent 6009844: Cast cylinder head and method for manufacturing same
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : PARTICULAR PISTON AND ENCLOSING CYLINDER CONSTRUCTION : Cylinder head : With means for mounting coating or liner)

Patent 6009845: Internal combustion engines
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : TRANSMISSION MECHANISM FROM PISTON : Crankshaft and connecting rod : Devices for opening the ignition circuit when engine stops in order to save battery)

Patent 6009846: Combination air-filter/air-oil separator with integral vacuum regulator
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : ACCESSORIES : Covers, trays, vibrators, corrosion inhibitors, air filters : For spring)

Patent 6009847: Oscillating-piston machine
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : ROTARY : With compression, combustion, and expansion in a single variable volume : Compression volume means radially disposed relative to expansion volume means)

Patent 6009848: Fuel control system for cylinder injection type internal combustion engine
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : COMBUSTION CHAMBER MEANS HAVING FUEL INJECTION ONLY : Combustible mixture stratification means : Having multiple passages)

Patent 6009849: Direct fuel injection engine
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : COMBUSTION CHAMBER MEANS HAVING FUEL INJECTION ONLY : Injection of fuel onto igniter, deflector, heater, or atomizer : Having multiple passages)

Patent 6009850: High-pressure dual-feed-rate injector pump with grooved port-closing edge
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : COMBUSTION CHAMBER MEANS HAVING FUEL INJECTION ONLY : Using multiple injectors or injections : Having multiple passages)

Patent 6009851: Idle speed control apparatus for an internal combustion engine
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : ENGINE SPEED REGULATOR : Idle speed control : And air-fuel ratio feedback controlled : Rich resupply of fuel at end of deceleration)

Patent 6009852: Engine idle rotation speed controller
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : ENGINE SPEED REGULATOR : Idle speed control : Electrically operated control means : By engine speed error feedback : Accessory load (e.g., lights, heater blower motor, radiator fan motor, generator) on engine electrical system responsive)

Patent 6009853: Throttle control apparatus
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : ENGINE SPEED REGULATOR : Open loop condition responsive : Resistance or override acts on input connection to regulator : Responsive to exhaust gas)

Patent 6009854: Arrangement for a injection pump in an internal combustion engine
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : CHARGE FORMING DEVICE (E.G., POLLUTION CONTROL) : Fuel injection system : Fuel pump flow regulation : Nonsequential distributor : Common rail system : Memory addressed by engine speed or load)

Patent 6009855: Fuel injection system for a multicylinder internal combustion engine with a fuel supply line serving as high pressure storage device
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : CHARGE FORMING DEVICE (E.G., POLLUTION CONTROL) : Fuel injection system : Fuel pump flow regulation : Nonsequential distributor : Common rail system : Memory addressed by engine speed or load)

Patent 6009856: Fuel injector isolation
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : CHARGE FORMING DEVICE (E.G., POLLUTION CONTROL) : Fuel injection system : Injection nozzle mounting means : Specific fuel line mounting means)

Patent 6009857: Compression ignition cylinder cutout system for reducing white smoke
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : CHARGE FORMING DEVICE (E.G., POLLUTION CONTROL) : Fuel injection system : Electrically actuated injector : Actuator circuit (e.g., engine condition responsive electronic circuit actuates injector valve) : Engine cylinder cutout : Memory addressed by engine speed or load)

Patent 6009858: Fuel injector pump having a vapor-prevention accumulator
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : CHARGE FORMING DEVICE (E.G., POLLUTION CONTROL) : With fuel pump : Having pressure relief valve : Fluid pressure control)

Patent 6009859: Liquid-cooled in-line fuel pump
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : CHARGE FORMING DEVICE (E.G., POLLUTION CONTROL) : With fuel pump : Specific location or mounting of pump : Fluid pressure control)

Patent 6009860: Method for responding to detection of an open fault condition in a gaseous fuel admission valve of an engine
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : CHARGE FORMING DEVICE (E.G., POLLUTION CONTROL) : Gaseous fuel and air mixer : Safety device (e.g., cutoff) : Purge valve controlled by engine parameter)

Patent 6009861: Method of improving the combustion characteristics in an internal combustion engine
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : CHARGE FORMING DEVICE (E.G., POLLUTION CONTROL) : Exhaust gas used with the combustible mixture (e.g., emission control Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve) : Internal exhaust gas recirculation (e.g., exhaust gas retained in the combustion chamber) : Fuel is heated to ignition temperature)

Patent 6009862: Exhaust gas recirculation control system and method
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : CHARGE FORMING DEVICE (E.G., POLLUTION CONTROL) : Exhaust gas used with the combustible mixture (e.g., emission control Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve) : Having electrically actuated control means : Ambient condition responsive (e.g., atmospheric temperature, atmospheric pressure) : Responsive to secondary air pressure)

Patent 6009863: Positive crankcase ventilation apparatus
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : CHARGE FORMING DEVICE (E.G., POLLUTION CONTROL) : Crankcase vapor used with combustible mixture : Vacuum actuator control of EGR valve)

Patent 6009864: Capacitive ignition system for internal combustion engines
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : HIGH TENSION IGNITION SYSTEM : Using capacitive storage and discharge for spark energy : Having a magneto : Staged opening of carburetor throttle valves)

Patent 6009865: Low speed ignition system
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : HIGH TENSION IGNITION SYSTEM : Using capacitive storage and discharge for spark energy : Having a magneto : Specific design of charge or trigger winding core : Controlling vacuum actuator)

Patent 6009866: Oxygen concentration detecting apparatus
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : CHARGE FORMING DEVICE (E.G., POLLUTION CONTROL) : Including exhaust gas condition responsive means : Combined with engine condition responsive means : Engine load responsive : With resistor/capacitor (RC) timing circuit (e.g., multivibrator))

Patent 6009867: Apparatus and method for accelerating charcoal ignition
(STOVES AND FURNACES : HOT-AIR FURNACES : Cooking : Summer : Igniting : Stove flue-connected)

Patent 6009868: Arrangement in a spray tube mouthpiece
(SURGERY : LIQUID MEDICAMENT ATOMIZER OR SPRAYER : Spray impinged against baffle in or adjacent flow conduit : Joint or limb (e.g., foot, elbow, heel, knee, etc.))

Patent 6009869: Supersonic nozzle nebulizer
(SURGERY : LIQUID MEDICAMENT ATOMIZER OR SPRAYER : Gas stream aspirating medicament from reservoir : Joint or limb (e.g., foot, elbow, heel, knee, etc.))

Patent 6009870: Apparatus for producing a gas mixture for hypoxia training
(SURGERY : RESPIRATORY METHOD OR DEVICE : Hypobaric body chamber : And nose and mouth also covered)

Patent 6009871: Ventilating apparatus
(SURGERY : RESPIRATORY METHOD OR DEVICE : Means for supplying respiratory gas under positive pressure : Electric control means : Holder solely supported by nose)

Patent 6009872: Retention system for anti-disconnect apparatus and method, for breathing systems
(SURGERY : RESPIRATORY METHOD OR DEVICE : Respiratory gas supply means enters mouth or tracheotomy incision : Holding strap extending circumferentially of head or neck : Valve for controlling gas flow)

Patent 6009873: Bed sore treatment and prevention method and apparatus
(SURGERY : BODY RESTS, SUPPORTS OR POSITIONERS FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSE (E.G., SEXUAL, POSTURAL, HEAD, ETC.) : Condoms)

Patent 6009874: Diaper changing restraint system
(SURGERY : BODY PROTECTING OR RESTRAINING DEVICES FOR PATIENTS OR INFANTS (E.G., SHIELDS, IMMOBILIZERS) : Restrainers and immobilizers (e.g., strait jackets, etc.) : Aural protectors (e.g., ear))

Patent 6009875: Use of sympathetic antagonists for treatment of chronic muscle pain
(SURGERY : MISCELLANEOUS : Methods : Holding strap extending circumferentially of head or neck)

Patent 6009876: Method for modifying and reshaping collagen beneath the surface of skin
(SURGERY : MISCELLANEOUS : Methods : Holding strap extending circumferentially of head or neck)

Patent 6009877: Method for treating a sphincter
(SURGERY : MISCELLANEOUS : Methods : Holding strap extending circumferentially of head or neck)

Patent 6009878: System for locating implantable medical device
(SURGERY : MISCELLANEOUS : Devices placed entirely within body and means used therewith (e.g., magnetic implant locator) : Holding strap extending circumferentially of head or neck)

Patent 6009879: Tobacco trimming and pre-equalizing device
(TOBACCO : CIGAR OR CIGARETTE MAKING : Molding or forming : Continuous rod or ribbon former : With transverse compression : Plug inserting)

Patent 6009880: Nail clipping retaining device
(TOILET : NAIL DEVICE (E.G., MANICURING IMPLEMENT) : Compound tools : With cutter : Rolls or rats)

Patent 6009881: Applicator device for a hair product and receptacle equipped with such a device
(TOILET : HAIR DEVICE : Comb : With orifice for applying fluent material : In contact with tooth)

Patent 6009882: Method and apparatus for braiding hair
(TOILET : METHODS :)

Patent 6009883: Hair straightening nozzle
(TOILET : METHODS : Hair deformation or set (e.g., curling, waving) : And application of heat : And use of specific device)

Patent 6009884: Eyelash curler
(TOILET : HAIR DEVICE : Eyelash or eyebrow : Crimper or curler : And position holding means for element)

Patent 6009885: Powder puff case for powder adhesion
(TOILET : TOILET KIT : Powder box and applicator (e.g., compact) : Having blade conditioning means)

Patent 6009886: Dentifrice and floss dispensing toothbrush
(TOILET : TOILET KIT : Including toothbrush : And pick, scraper, floss, or mirror : And powder sifter)

Patent 6009887: Adjustable liquid/gel applicator
(TOILET : TOILET KIT : Including cosmetic applicator : In case having hinged or pivoted closure)

Patent 6009888: Photoresist and polymer removal by UV laser aqueous oxidant
(CLEANING AND LIQUID CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : : Including application of electrical radiant or wave energy to work : Semiconductor cleaning : Semiconductor cleaning)

Patent 6009889: Method of holding down bottles in a high pressure wash
(CLEANING AND LIQUID CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : : Hollow work, internal surface treatment : Pipe, tubing, hose, or conduit : With pressurized fluid or fluid manipulation :)

Patent 6009890: Substrate transporting and processing system
(CLEANING AND LIQUID CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : : With work feeding and/or discharging means : With spray or jet applying conduits or nozzles)

Patent 6009891: Umbrella screen
(TENT, CANOPY, UMBRELLA, OR CANE : PORTABLE SHELTER (I.E., TENT OR CANOPY) : Umbrella-type : Ventilating)

Patent 6009892: Device for disposal of liquid media
(FLUID HANDLING : PROCESSES :)

Patent 6009893: Assembling structure for balance valve of cold/hot water mixing valve
(FLUID HANDLING : SELF-PROPORTIONING OR CORRELATING SYSTEMS : Self-proportioning flow systems : By optical or chemical property)

Patent 6009894: Airflow rate regulating device
(FLUID HANDLING : SELF-PROPORTIONING OR CORRELATING SYSTEMS : Self-controlled branched flow systems : Plural inflows : One inflow supplements another : Control by depletion of source)

Patent 6009895: Free rotating inlet check valve for inflatable devices
(FLUID HANDLING : INFLATABLE ARTICLE (E.G., TIRE FILLING CHUCK AND/OR STEM) : Internal servo-motor with internal pilot valve)

Patent 6009896: Shut-off valve
(FLUID HANDLING : WITH CLEANER, LUBRICATION ADDED TO FLUID OR LIQUID SEALING AT VALVE INTERFACE : Cleaning or steam sterilizing : With separate material addition : Valve manually seated)

Patent 6009897: Valve lock
(FLUID HANDLING : WITH CASING, SUPPORT, PROTECTOR OR STATIC CONSTRUCTIONAL INSTALLATIONS : Static constructional installations : Ground supporting enclosure : Valve and meter wells : Recessed gas outlet box)

Patent 6009898: Valve assembly for preventing liquid ingestion and methods
(FLUID HANDLING : LIQUID LEVEL RESPONSIVE OR MAINTAINING SYSTEMS : Liquid excluding devices for gas inlet or outlets : Mechanical movement between lock and valve)

Patent 6009899: Variable orifice dual gate valve
(FLUID HANDLING : WITH INDICATOR, REGISTER, RECORDER, ALARM OR INSPECTION MEANS : Position or extent of motion indicator : Indicator element rigidly carried by the movable element whose position is indicated : Movable indicator element is a pointer : Spring coaxial with valve)

Patent 6009900: Gas fitting
(FLUID HANDLING : WITH INDICATOR, REGISTER, RECORDER, ALARM OR INSPECTION MEANS : Fluid pressure responsive indicator, recorder or alarm : Indicator element rigidly carried by the movable element whose position is indicated)

Patent 6009901: Dry disconnect coupling
(FLUID HANDLING : SYSTEMS : Flow path with serial valves and/or closures : Separable flow path section, valve or closure in each : Coupling interlocked with valve, or closure or actuator : Linear motion of flow path sections operates both)

Patent 6009902: Dual valve fitting for enabling quick measurement of pressure
(FLUID HANDLING : SYSTEMS : Flow path with serial valves and/or closures : Biased valve with external operator : Also carries head of other valve)

Patent 6009903: Steering reaction force control arrangement for a power steering servo valve
(FLUID HANDLING : SYSTEMS : Multi-way valve unit : Supply and exhaust : Rotary valve : Plug type : For plural lines : Yoke or cage-type support for valve stem)

Patent 6009904: Diverter tub spout body
(FLUID HANDLING : FAUCETS AND SPOUTS : Flexible)

Patent 6009905: Mounting for a valve operating machine
(FLUID HANDLING : WITH CASING, SUPPORT, PROTECTOR OR STATIC CONSTRUCTIONAL INSTALLATIONS : Vehicle : Flue extending through fluid)

Patent 6009906: Method and apparatus for preventing pipe damage
(PIPES AND TUBULAR CONDUITS : WITH PRESSURE COMPENSATORS : Freeze protecting : Expansible or compressible tube element :)

Patent 6009907: Flexible stiffener
(PIPES AND TUBULAR CONDUITS : COMBINED : With hose protector : Suspended)

Patent 6009908: Tube assembly for auxiliary heating and air conditioning system
(PIPES AND TUBULAR CONDUITS : PLURAL DUCT : Surrounding radially spaced duct with axially spaced supports for internal duct : Suspended)

Patent 6009909: Method and apparatus for fluid transport
(PIPES AND TUBULAR CONDUITS : FLEXIBLE : Longitudinally extending common wall)

Patent 6009910: Refrigerant transporting hose
(PIPES AND TUBULAR CONDUITS : FLEXIBLE : Braided, interlaced, knitted or woven : Distinct layers : Plastic : Rubber :)

Patent 6009911: Safety hose
(PIPES AND TUBULAR CONDUITS : FLEXIBLE : Distinct layers : Metal)

Patent 6009912: Steel pipe with integrally formed liner and method of fabricating the same
(PIPES AND TUBULAR CONDUITS : DISTINCT LAYERS : Bonded to each other : Metal : With interlocked or clamped edge)

Patent 6009913: Lubricant surface-treated steel pipe for hydroforming use
(PIPES AND TUBULAR CONDUITS : DISTINCT LAYERS : Coated : Diverse coating material : With interlocked or clamped edge)

Patent 6009914: Tube compression limiting apparatus and method
(PIPES AND TUBULAR CONDUITS : REINFORCED : Permanent type seam)

Patent 6009915: Method and distribution apparatus for pneumatic weft insertion in a series shed loom
(TEXTILES: WEAVING : SPECIAL-TYPE LOOMS : Pushed shed pocket : Terry)

Patent 6009916: Mounting and positioning apparatus for a leno selvage former
(TEXTILES: WEAVING : WARP MANIPULATION : Traversing : Selvage : Needle-eye heddle)

Patent 6009917: Selvedge-forming device with independent control and eccentric drive system
(TEXTILES: WEAVING : WARP MANIPULATION : Traversing : Selvage : Needle-eye heddle)

Patent 6009918: Power loom
(TEXTILES: WEAVING : WARP MANIPULATION : Shedding : Harnessing : Harnesses : Supplemental heddle rod : Comber boards)

Patent 6009919: Method for converting a ball and socket to a dowel pin joint on a water jet loom and product produced thereby
(TEXTILES: WEAVING : WEFT MANIPULATION : Weaving with stationary weft supply : Weft inserted by fluid jet from nozzle : By tucking)

Patent 6009920: Capless refueling assembly
(FLUENT MATERIAL HANDLING, WITH RECEIVER OR RECEIVER COACTING MEANS : FILLING MEANS WITH RECEIVER OR RECEIVER COACTING MEANS : Supply means carried receiver flow control opening means : With coupling means responsive to material flow)

Patent 6009921: Highlift antiwear attachment for angle debarking drum lifters
(WOODWORKING : PROCESS :)

Patent 6009922: Emergency vehicle traction device
(RESILIENT TIRES AND WHEELS : TIRES, RESILIENT : Anti-skid devices : Tighteners : Radial : Wheel carried)

Patent 6009923: Pneumatic tire with air retention innerliner ply
(RESILIENT TIRES AND WHEELS : TIRES, RESILIENT : Pneumatic tire or inner tube : Tire characterized by its air impervious liner or inner tube : With reinflating means)

Patent 6009924: Apparatus for the thermal binding of sheets
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : SURFACE BONDING MEANS AND/OR ASSEMBLY MEANS THEREFOR : Automatic and/or material-triggered control : With means to move the workpiece inside the etching chamber)

Patent 6009925: Apparatus for welding thermoplastic materials
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : SURFACE BONDING MEANS AND/OR ASSEMBLY MEANS THEREFOR : Automatic and/or material-triggered control : Of application of bonding pressure : By presence or absence of work to which applied)

Patent 6009926: Device for attaching adhesive labels to packaged goods
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : SURFACE BONDING MEANS AND/OR ASSEMBLY MEANS THEREFOR : With work feeding or handling means : For plural parts or plural areas of single part : Means bringing discrete articles into assembled relationship : Progressive continuous bonding press (e.g., roll couples))

Patent 6009927: Method and apparatus for installing carpet
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : SURFACE BONDING MEANS AND/OR ASSEMBLY MEANS THEREFOR : With work feeding or handling means : Work traversing type and/or means applying work to wall or static structure : Implement carried web supply : Means separating articles from bulk source)

Patent 6009928: Complex window having multiple window types
(FLEXIBLE OR PORTABLE CLOSURE, PARTITION, OR PANEL : PLURAL AND/OR WITH RIGID CLOSURE : Diverse types : With rigid closure : Sliding pivot)

Patent 6009929: Exterior skylight solar screen cover
(FLEXIBLE OR PORTABLE CLOSURE, PARTITION, OR PANEL : PLURAL AND/OR WITH RIGID CLOSURE : Diverse types : With rigid closure : Grille or shutter type : Connected to slidable rigid closure)

Patent 6009930: Portable wall partition with full panel end members
(FLEXIBLE OR PORTABLE CLOSURE, PARTITION, OR PANEL : PLURAL STRIP, SLAT, OR PANEL TYPE : Portable : Bow or U-shape, pivoted together at ends)

Patent 6009931: Modular horizontal window blind
(FLEXIBLE OR PORTABLE CLOSURE, PARTITION, OR PANEL : PLURAL STRIP, SLAT, OR PANEL TYPE : Venetian blind type : With accumulating means : Vertical type)

Patent 6009932: Push to exit, pull to enter latch assembly for screen door
(FLEXIBLE OR PORTABLE CLOSURE, PARTITION, OR PANEL : FRAMED TYPE : Automobile windshield weather protector or sunshield)

Patent 6009933: Five beveled point geometry for a hyperdermic needle
(NEEDLE AND PIN MAKING : NEEDLE MAKING : Processes : Tongued)

Patent 6009934: Electronic climate control system for automotive vehicles
(HEAT EXCHANGE : WITH VEHICLE FEATURE : Heating and cooling : Condenser or evaporator)

Patent 6009935: Radiators
(HEAT EXCHANGE : INTERMEDIATE FLUENT HEAT EXCHANGE MATERIAL RECEIVING AND DISCHARGING HEAT : Liquid fluent heat exchange material : Utilizing change of state : With drum surface scraper)

Patent 6009936: Heat exchanger
(HEAT EXCHANGE : TUBULAR STRUCTURE : With discrete heat transfer means : Longitudinal extending : Side by side)

Patent 6009937: Cooling device for electrical or electronic components having a base plate and cooling elements and method for manufacturing the same
(HEAT EXCHANGE : HEAT TRANSMITTER : With discrete heat transfer means)

Patent 6009938: Extruded, tiered high fin density heat sinks and method of manufacture
(HEAT EXCHANGE : HEAT TRANSMITTER : With discrete heat transfer means)

Patent 6009939: Distributed air conditioning system
(HEAT EXCHANGE : WITH TIMER, PROGRAMMER, TIME DELAY, OR CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL : Having heating and cooling capability : Plural temperature regulators for plural zones : Supervisory central control means overrides zone controller :)

Patent 6009940: Production in frigid environments
(WELLS : WITH HEATING, REFRIGERATING OR HEAT INSULATING MEANS : Electrical heater in well : Internal)

Patent 6009941: Apparatus for axially displacing a downhole tool or a tubing string in a well bore
(WELLS : WITH BELOW AND ABOVE GROUND MODIFICATION : Above ground actuating means for below ground device : With above ground (1) motor carried by casing or casing support or (2) well fluid pump)

Patent 6009942: Wye block having a rotary guide incorporated therein
(WELLS : MEANS FOR GUIDING INSERTABLE ELEMENT LATERALLY OF WELL AXIS (E.G., WHIPSTOCK) : Surrounding conduit carries packer or plug)

Patent 6009943: Liner assembly and method
(WELLS : PACKERS OR PLUGS : With expanding anchor : With detachable setting means : Radially movable latch : Foam)

Patent 6009944: Plug launching device
(WELLS : PACKERS OR PLUGS : Flow stopping type; e.g., plug : Port between sealing portions and bypass around)

Patent 6009945: Oil well tool
(WELLS : CONDUIT WALL OR SPECIFIC CONDUIT END STRUCTURE : Plural, parallel, nonconcentric conduits : Removably secured by a fastener (e.g., pin) parallel to tubing)

Patent 6009946: Device for sealing charges in shot holes and a method for using the same
(WELLS : PROCESSES : Cementing, plugging or consolidating : Tamping, vibrating, exploding or using receptacle : Horizontal well)

Patent 6009947: Casing conveyed perforator
(WELLS : PROCESSES : With explosion or breaking container to implode : Perforating, weakening or separating by mechanical means or abrasive fluid)

Patent 6009948: Resonance tools for use in wellbores
(WELLS : PROCESSES : Freeing stuck object, grappling or fishing in well : Perforating, weakening or separating by mechanical means or abrasive fluid)

Patent 6009949: Apparatus and methods for sealing a wellbore junction
(WELLS : PROCESSES : Parallel string or multiple completion well : Liquid introduced from well top)

Patent 6009950: Subsea manifold stab with integral check valve
(WELLS : SUBMERGED WELL : Connection or disconnection of submerged members remotely controlled : Connection to provide fluid flow path : Including means to pull member into position)

Patent 6009951: Method and apparatus for hybrid element casing packer for cased-hole applications
(WELLS : PROCESSES : Placing or shifting well part : With sealing feature (e.g., packer) : By auxilliary fluid control line)

Patent 6009952: Method of protecting a horse's hoof and product
(FARRIERY : SOLE PADS : Elastic : Nails and screws)

Patent 6009953: Foam pump system for firefighting apparatus
(FIRE EXTINGUISHERS : FLUID SYSTEMS : Pump supply : Combustion products)

Patent 6009954: Residential fire sprinkler water supply system
(FIRE EXTINGUISHERS : FLUID SYSTEMS : Distributing systems : Stream impregnating)

Patent 6009955: Enhanced minimum tillage planter/renovator system
(EARTH WORKING : DIVERSE TOOLS : Including colter : Rolling colter : Diverse rolling)

Patent 6009956: Method and apparatus for distributing fluid to a leach field surface
(EARTH WORKING : COMBINED : Mounted on transverse member connecting plural implements)

Patent 6009957: Arrangement in a feed beam of a rock drill
(TOOL DRIVING OR IMPACTING : AUTOMATIC CONTROL OF POWER OPERATED MEANS : Tool advance causing or controlling means :)

Patent 6009958: Soil sampling apparatus and a geological observation method using the same
(BORING OR PENETRATING THE EARTH : BORING WITHOUT EARTH REMOVAL (I.E., COMPACTING EARTH FORMATION) : Combined with earth removal (e.g., removing sample) : With means to prevent preliminary bore fluid contact)

Patent 6009959: Oil and gas well cuttings disposal system with continuous vacuum operation for sequentially filling disposal tanks
(BORING OR PENETRATING THE EARTH : PROCESSES : Boring with specific fluid : Treating spent or used fluid above ground :)

Patent 6009960: Coring tool
(BORING OR PENETRATING THE EARTH : WITH MEANS MOVABLE RELATIVE TO TOOL TO RECEIVE, RETAIN, OR SEVER UNDISTURBED CORE : Core-retaining or severing means : Fluid-actuated : Fluid-operated)

Patent 6009961: Underreamer with turbulence cleaning mechanism
(BORING OR PENETRATING THE EARTH : CUTTER ELEMENT LATERALLY SHIFTABLE BELOW GROUND (E.G., EXPANSIBLE) : Cutter element shifted by fluid pressure : Fluid pressure acts against spring biased part : With additional torque transmitting abutment on bit head and shaft)

Patent 6009962: Impregnated type rotary drill bits
(BORING OR PENETRATING THE EARTH : BIT OR BIT ELEMENT : Specific or diverse material : Insert : Includes diamond)

Patent 6009963: Superabrasive cutting element with enhanced stiffness, thermal conductivity and cutting efficiency
(BORING OR PENETRATING THE EARTH : BIT OR BIT ELEMENT : Specific or diverse material : Insert : Preformed cutting element (e.g., compact) mounted on a distinct support (e.g., blank, stud, shank) : With support detail :)

Patent 6009964: Motor-driven vehicle
(MOTOR VEHICLES : STEERING BY DRIVING : Independently operable drive motors : Electrical : Lever and/or linkage)

Patent 6009965: Torque shock alleviating device in hybrid vehicle
(MOTOR VEHICLES : POWER : Electric : Combined with nonelectric drive means : With wheeled auxiliary frame, resiliently joined to body frame, for supporting motor and gearing or clutch)

Patent 6009966: Snowmobile front suspension system
(MOTOR VEHICLES : INCLUDING ONE OR MORE SKI-LIKE OR RUNNER MEMBERS : With power means or a portion thereof affixed to or built into the ski or skate)

Patent 6009967: Method and system for coordinated engine and transmission control during traction control intervention
(MOTOR VEHICLES : WITH MEANS FOR DETECTING WHEEL SLIP DURING VEHICLE ACCELERATION AND CONTROLLING IT BY REDUCING APPLICATION OF POWER TO WHEEL : With at least one surface-engaging propulsion element)

Patent 6009968: Control apparatus method for four-wheel drive vehicle
(MOTOR VEHICLES : HAVING FOUR WHEELS DRIVEN : With differential means for driving two wheel sets at dissimilar speeds : And assemblies for each of two wheels at other end, also)

Patent 6009969: Method for the automatic control of the locking clutches of an all-wheel driven vehicle, and vehicle with articulated-vehicle steering and
(MOTOR VEHICLES : HAVING FOUR WHEELS DRIVEN : With differential means for driving two wheel sets at dissimilar speeds : And means for locking out the differential means : Including longitudinally extending, endless element for transmitting drive to wheels)

Patent 6009970: Tape switch crush sensor
(MOTOR VEHICLES : WITH MEANS FOR PROMOTING SAFETY OF VEHICLE, ITS OCCUPANT OR LOAD, OR AN EXTERNAL OBJECT : Responsive to engagement of portion of perimeter of vehicle with external object : Utilizing weight, or lack thereof, of operator on seat or other support to determine presence or absence)

Patent 6009971: Self-adherent disposable stethoscope shield system
(ACOUSTICS : ANATOMIC OR PROSTHETIC RELATION : Ear and mouth : Auditory canal insert : Stethoscope : Underwater)

Patent 6009972: Omni-directional speaker system
(ACOUSTICS : DIAPHRAGM AND ENCLOSURE : Reflector baffle : Receiver)

Patent 6009973: Slidable anchor point fixture for rails
(FIRE ESCAPE, LADDER, OR SCAFFOLD : TRAVERSING, TRACK-MOUNTED : Furniture)

Patent 6009974: Ladder bracket
(FIRE ESCAPE, LADDER, OR SCAFFOLD : SAFETY DEVICE FOR GROUND-SUPPORTED LADDER : Central upright ladder section supported therebetween)

Patent 6009975: Adjustable working platform construction
(FIRE ESCAPE, LADDER, OR SCAFFOLD : SCAFFOLD SUPPORTED INTERNALLY ON SHAFT : Platform with ladder as support)

Patent 6009976: Ladder rack system
(FIRE ESCAPE, LADDER, OR SCAFFOLD : COMBINED : Platform with ladder as support)

Patent 6009977: Fall prevention device for vertical cable
(FIRE ESCAPE, LADDER, OR SCAFFOLD : SINGLE STILE, STRAND OR POLE : Flexible : With sliding carrier : Load-responsive brake : Step-by-step adjustment)

Patent 6009978: Rail guage face lubricating apparatus
(LUBRICATION : RAIL OR RAIL VEHICLE WHEEL LUBRICATOR : On vehicle :)

Patent 6009979: Outside up-down elevator
(ELEVATOR, INDUSTRIAL LIFT TRUCK, OR STATIONARY LIFT FOR VEHICLE : MOUNTED ON EXTERIOR OF BUILDING : Having specific guide means for load support)

Patent 6009980: Ductile iron vehicle hub and method for producing same
(BRAKES : VEHICLE : Hub or disk : Motor vehicle : Divided beam)

Patent 6009981: Shaft locking or braking device for linear motion systems
(BRAKES : INTERNAL-RESISTANCE MOTION RETARDER : Using magnetic flux : Supported by mechanical spring)

Patent 6009982: Magnetic particle damper apparatus
(BRAKES : INTERNAL-RESISTANCE MOTION RETARDER : Using magnetic flux : Supported by mechanical spring)

Patent 6009983: Method and apparatus for improved vibration isolation
(BRAKES : INTERNAL-RESISTANCE MOTION RETARDER : Having a thrust member with a variable volume chamber (e.g., coaxial or telescoping tubes, compensating reservoir) : Forming flexible wall enclosure for fluid : Comprising rectilinearly reciprocating piston)

Patent 6009984: Method and apparatus for controlling the brake system of a vehicle
(BRAKES : FRICTIONAL VIBRATION DAMPER : Fluid pressure : Road vehicle : With hydraulic lock : Servo brake)

Patent 6009985: Efficient multi-directional active vibration absorber assembly
(BRAKES : INERTIA OF DAMPING MASS DISSIPATES MOTION (E.G., VIBRATION DAMPER) : Resiliently supported damping mass : Supported by mechanical spring : Rolling)

Patent 6009986: Mass damper
(BRAKES : INERTIA OF DAMPING MASS DISSIPATES MOTION (E.G., VIBRATION DAMPER) : Resiliently supported damping mass : Supported by mechanical spring : Rolling)

Patent 6009987: Collector shoe for collector and process for producing it
(ELECTRICITY: TRANSMISSION TO VEHICLES : COLLECTORS : Trolley : Heads : Sliding contact : Splices)

Patent 6009988: Lock-up control device
(CLUTCHES AND POWER-STOP CONTROL : VORTEX-FLOW DRIVE AND CLUTCH : Including drive-lockup clutch : Having fluid-pressure operator :)

Patent 6009989: Coupling for rotationally connecting together the drive shafts of weave machines and weaving looms
(CLUTCHES AND POWER-STOP CONTROL : CLUTCHES : Operators : Spring engaged : Electric release : Radially engaged)

Patent 6009990: Pallet transfer and clamping unit
(CONVEYORS: POWER-DRIVEN : WITH MEANS TO FACILITATE WORKING, TREATING, OR INSPECTING CONVEYED LOAD AT A STATION : Conveyor(s) lowers the load to at least one of a plurality of fixed work stations : Means engages conveyor to fix conveyor position relative to station)

Patent 6009991: Computer control system for storing and retrieving articles on a conveyor using article identification
(CONVEYORS: POWER-DRIVEN : CONVEYOR ARRANGEMENT FOR SELECTING AMONG PLURAL SOURCES OR DESTINATIONS : With selection responsive to means containing or introducing changeable operating instructions : Auxiliary section has a reversibly driven conveyor for bidirectional article movement)

Patent 6009992: Cascade free tilting mechanism
(CONVEYORS: POWER-DRIVEN : CONVEYOR ARRANGEMENT FOR SELECTING AMONG PLURAL SOURCES OR DESTINATIONS : By loading or unloading section at selected one of a plurality of pre-established locations along the length thereof : Conveyor has independently movable load supporting portions : Supporting portions tilt about an axis parallel to path of travel : Conveyor detector indexes code)

Patent 6009993: Bucket conveyor apparatus having improved infeed station
(CONVEYORS: POWER-DRIVEN : CONVEYOR SECTION : Bucket : Having means to close gap between buckets : Having means to pivot bucket relative to endless drive means)

Patent 6009994: Modular conveyor system
(CONVEYORS: POWER-DRIVEN : CONVEYOR SECTION : Live roll : Roll drive means : Belt drive : Chain drive)

Patent 6009995: Baseball/softball equipment bag
(SPECIAL RECEPTACLE OR PACKAGE : FOR A SPORT IMPLEMENT, EXERCISE DEVICE, OR GAME : For a ball : Golf bag)

Patent 6009996: Case for a taken down shotgun
(SPECIAL RECEPTACLE OR PACKAGE : FOR A WEAPON : Binoculars)

Patent 6009997: Loop fastener, fastener clip including same and loop fastener dispensing tool
(SPECIAL RECEPTACLE OR PACKAGE : FOR A FASTENER : Flaccidly or integrally (but not severably) connected : Secured to common flaccid member : Plane of member normal to extent of fastener : Foldable to compact use configuration)

Patent 6009998: Cardboard package for holding catheters
(SPECIAL RECEPTACLE OR PACKAGE : FOR A TOOL (E.G., KNIFE, SHAVER) : Body treatment (i.e., surgical, but not cosmetic) : Syringe (e.g., enema or catheter, per se) : Projecting handle)

Patent 6009999: Magnetic tape cassette storage case
(SPECIAL RECEPTACLE OR PACKAGE : FOR HOLDING A MACHINE READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM (E.G., COMPACT DISC, PHONOGRAPH RECORD, TAPE, FLOPPY DISK) : For holding a tape cassette : Including book-type cover : Including a distinct liner, cushion or sleeve)

Patent 6010000: Album slip case with display retainer
(SPECIAL RECEPTACLE OR PACKAGE : FOR A BOOK : Plural)

 

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