Patents 6019635 - 6019890

 

 

Patent 6019635: Coaxial cable connector assembly
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : INCLUDING OR FOR USE WITH COAXIAL CABLE : Having screw-threaded or screw-thread operated cable grip : Resilient clamp)

Patent 6019636: Coaxial cable connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : INCLUDING OR FOR USE WITH COAXIAL CABLE : Having screw-threaded or screw-thread operated cable grip : With radially compressible cable grip : For permanent attachment to panel, e.g., by welding)

Patent 6019637: Contact terminal fixing construction
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : COUPLING PART INCLUDING FLEXING INSULATION : Hinged or flexed detent on insulation engaging to secure contact within coupling part housing : Receptacle adapted to bias contact and cause indirect gripping of mating contact)

Patent 6019638: Electrical connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH CIRCUIT COMPONENT OR COMPRISING CONNECTOR WHICH FULLY ENCLOSES CIRCUIT COMPONENT : Having only two duplicate contacts arranged bilaterally symmetric about longitudinal axis of engagement)

Patent 6019639: Impedance and inductance control in electrical connectors and including reduced crosstalk
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Plural-contact coupling part : For coupling to edge of printed circuit board or to coupling part secured to such edge : Having elongated slot for receiving edge of printed circuit board : Contacts within slot engage opposite sides of printed circuit board : Separate mutually insulated contacts on opposite longitudinal sides of slot : Three or more such contacts)

Patent 6019640: Coaxial connecting means
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Plural-contact coupling part : Plural-contact coupling part comprises receptacle or plug : Having annular, push-pull-engaging contact concentrically disposed about longitudinal axis of engagement : Having bayonet-coupling contact)

Patent 6019641: Electric connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Plural-contact coupling part : Plural-contact coupling part comprises receptacle or plug : Having push-pull-engaging contacts spaced along planar side wall transverse to longitudinal engagement axis (e.g., telephone jack or plug) : Having bayonet-coupling contact)

Patent 6019642: Cathode-ray tube socket
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Plural-contact coupling part : Plural-contact coupling part comprises receptacle or plug : Receptacle for receiving plug having spaced, longitudinally engaging, prong-like contacts : Adapted to receive base connector of electron tube : User adjustable key or guideway)

Patent 6019643: Connection module having connection terminals that are interconnectable via at least one moving conductive piece
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Insulating body having plural mutually insulated terminals or contacts (e.g., terminal block) : Modular or multipart insulating body : Modular insulating block or board : With support track for receiving plural insulating blocks or boards : Divided parallel to longitudinal engagement axis (e.g., formed of two casing halves))

Patent 6019644: Electrical step connector assembly and method for manufacture
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Metallic connector or contact secured to insulation : Secured by heat-molding or cold-deforming insulation or by casting, welding, or cementing : Screw-threaded contact having mutilated, irregular, interrupted, or discontinuous screw thread)

Patent 6019645: Electrical connector assembly with terminal position assurance device
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Metallic connector or contact secured to insulation : Secured by superposition of insulating body parts : Latching part unitary with metallic connector or contact)

Patent 6019646: Female terminal fitting
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : METALLIC CONNECTOR OR CONTACT HAVING MOVABLE OR RESILIENT SECURING PART : Spring actuated or resilient securing part : Socket adapted to receive push-pull-engaging elongated contact by insertion along longitudinal axis of contact : Socket comprises tubular body having resilient means for gripping inserted elongated contact (includes split or slotted tube) : Having resilient cantilevered clamping finger located within tubular body : Adapted to have secured wire conductor extending transverse to longitudinal coupling axis)

Patent 6019647: Circuit breaker line and load terminal
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : METALLIC CONNECTOR OR CONTACT HAVING MOVABLE OR RESILIENT SECURING PART : Clamping cam or wedge : Rotary or swinging : Having cantilevered clamping finger resiliently urged toward rigid clamping jaw)

Patent 6019648: Noise reducing system
(MARINE PROPULSION : JET DRIVE : Ground wheel or poler)

Patent 6019649: Adjustable propeller system
(MARINE PROPULSION : SCREW PROPELLER : With means effecting or facilitating movement of propulsion unit or a segment of the propulsion unit (e.g., tilting or steering) : Produced by combustion)

Patent 6019650: Swim and exercise hand paddles
(BUOYS, RAFTS, AND AQUATIC DEVICES : SWIMMING AID TO INCREASE STROKE EFFICIENCY : Hand attached, held, or worn : Secured to hand by strap : Encircling flexible member)

Patent 6019651: Flotation device and method of using same
(BUOYS, RAFTS, AND AQUATIC DEVICES : WATER RESCUE OR LIFE PROTECTING APPARATUS : Lifeline : Spheroid or wheel-like device encircling walker)

Patent 6019652: Buoyancy adjustment
(BUOYS, RAFTS, AND AQUATIC DEVICES : BUOYANCY PROVIDING ATTACHMENT FOR PIPE, LOG, OR LINE : With seat)

Patent 6019653: Method of manufacturing electron-beam source and image forming apparatus using same, and activation processing method
Patent 6019654: Multi-color organic EL display array panel and method for fabricating the same
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : With assembly or disassembly : Display or gas panel making :)

Patent 6019655: Method for manufacturing a plasma display discharge panel
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : With assembly or disassembly : Display or gas panel making :)

Patent 6019656: Method of fabricating a field emission device by using carbon nano-tubes
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : With assembly or disassembly : Display or gas panel making :)

Patent 6019657: Dual-layer metal for flat panel display
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : With assembly or disassembly : Display or gas panel making :)

Patent 6019658: Fabrication of gated electron-emitting device utilizing distributed particles to define gate openings, typically in combination with spacer
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : Electrode making : Electrode shaping : Emissive type : CRT mask mounting)

Patent 6019659: Heated stuffed toy
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : CONVERTIBLE FROM, OR SERVING AS DIVERSE ARTICLE : Including figure toy : Having ballast feature)

Patent 6019660: Balloon for interlocking with another balloon
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : INFLATABLE : Having fluid-driven rotatable radial blade (e.g., pinwheel))

Patent 6019661: Moveable toy assembly
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : SUSPENDED FOR TRAVEL BELOW GUIDE OR SUPPORT MEANS : Figure)

Patent 6019662: Brassiere frame members
(FOUNDATION GARMENTS : BREAST OR CHEST, E.G., BRASSIERES : With stiffening strips, strands, or stays, e.g., wired : Strand-type fabric with thermoplastic fibers or filaments)

Patent 6019663: System for cleaning semiconductor device probe
(ABRADING : PRECISION DEVICE OR PROCESS - OR WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL : Computer controlled : Cyclic control)

Patent 6019664: Height gauge device for wafer
(ABRADING : PRECISION DEVICE OR PROCESS - OR WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL : With feeding of tool or work holder : And feeding of tool or work holder)

Patent 6019665: Controlled retention of slurry in chemical mechanical polishing
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Utilizing fluent abradant : With auxiliary work treating or in critical fluent medium)

Patent 6019666: Mosaic polishing pads and methods relating thereto
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Utilizing fluent abradant : With auxiliary work treating or in critical fluent medium)

Patent 6019667: Method for grinding silicon metalloid
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Utilizing fluent abradant : With auxiliary work treating or in critical fluent medium)

Patent 6019668: Method for grinding precision components
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Glass or stone abrading : By blasting)

Patent 6019669: Lens shape measuring apparatus
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Glass or stone abrading : Lens : Edging : Table dog actuated)

Patent 6019670: Method and apparatus for conditioning a polishing pad in a chemical mechanical polishing system
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : With tool treating or forming : Deforming)

Patent 6019671: Carrier head for a chemical/mechanical polishing apparatus and method of polishing
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : With tool treating or forming : Deforming)

Patent 6019672: Grinding/polishing cover sheet for placing on a rotatable grinding/polishing disc
(ABRADING : FLEXIBLE-MEMBER TOOL, PER SE : Interrupted or composite work face (e.g., cracked, nonplanar, etc.) : By handle)

Patent 6019673: Crab cracker
(BUTCHERING : CRUSTACEAN (E.G., SHRIMP, CRAB, LOBSTER, CRAYFISH) : Hand tool : Peeler)

Patent 6019674: Two step poultry stunning method and apparatus therefor
(BUTCHERING : SLAUGHTERING : Stunning : Electric : Trough or tank : Fluid motor)

Patent 6019675: Device for decapitation of fish
(BUTCHERING : SLAUGHTERING : Throat slitting or severing : Beheading : Hand held stunner)

Patent 6019676: Motor-vehicle passenger-compartment air-cleaner
(VENTILATION : VEHICLE (E.G., AUTOMOBILE, ETC.) : Having inlet airway : Including specific air distributor : Having adjustable deflector : Wheel-axle operated)

Patent 6019677: Modular integrated terminals and associated systems for heating and cooling
(VENTILATION : HAVING INLET AIRWAY : Including specific air distributor (e.g., register, etc.) : Floor type : Having adjustable valve : With screen mounting means)

Patent 6019678: Ventilation fan for duct and method of installation thereof
(VENTILATION : HAVING OUTLET AIRWAY : With air pump : Ceiling or wall mounted : Including backdraft preventer)

Patent 6019679: Fire and smoke damper
(VENTILATION : FIRE DAMPER : Having specific cover or shield for exterior vent opening)

Patent 6019680: Manipulator for effectively controlling television games sets (TV games sets)
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : Player-actuated control structure (e.g., brain-wave or body signal, bar-code wand, foot pedal, etc.) : Hand manipulated (e.g., keyboard, mouse, touch panel, etc.) : Image projection)

Patent 6019681: Simulative quick-firing gun
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : SIMULATED-PROJECTILE GAME, TARGET THEREFOR, OR ACCESSORY : Telescopic)

Patent 6019682: Vehicle for amusement game
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : SIMULATED-PROJECTILE GAME, TARGET THEREFOR, OR ACCESSORY : Electromagnetic ray simulates projectile or its path, or utilized for coincidence detection (e.g., light-ray gun, infrared aim detector, etc.) : Having active target (e.g., moving target, "hit" responsive, etc.) : Pivotally-translatable handle (e.g., joystick, etc.))

Patent 6019683: Two part flywheel for a motor vehicle, the two part flywheel having a torsional vibration damper
(ROTARY SHAFTS, GUDGEONS, HOUSINGS, AND FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS FOR ROTARY SHAFTS : TORQUE TRANSMITTED VIA FLEXIBLE ELEMENT : Coil spring : Plural : Perpendicular to shaft : Between axially spaced plates : With fluid damping :)

Patent 6019684: Compact flexible couplings with improved lock-on features
(ROTARY SHAFTS, GUDGEONS, HOUSINGS, AND FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS FOR ROTARY SHAFTS : TORQUE TRANSMITTED VIA FLEXIBLE ELEMENT : Nonmetallic element : Element is hollow sleeve surrounding rotational axis and connected at opposite ends to axially spaced torque transmitting surfaces on driving and driven members : Nonmetallic)

Patent 6019685: Golf putting practice device
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Practice swingable implement or indicator associated with swingable implement : Swingable implement swing path indicator : Barrier which monitors swingable implement head movement : Plural barriers, horizontally spaced apart : Integral with or attachable to swingable implement head)

Patent 6019686: Top weighted putter
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Club or club support : Head and shaft connection : Putter : Resilient sleeve engaging hosel and outer shaft wall)

Patent 6019687: Golf club having a hollow air filled head
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Club or club support : Head : Liquid interior : Sections connected along longitudinally extending seam)

Patent 6019688: Golf ball with non-circular sickle-shaped dimples
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Ball : Particular cover (e.g., size, material, dimple pattern, etc.) : Particular dimple detail : Plural diverse layers)

Patent 6019689: Method of putting
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Method : Shank extends below level of projectile addressing surface)

Patent 6019690: Portable basketball goal assembly
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PLAYING FIELD OR COURT GAME; GAME ELEMENT OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR OTHER THAN PROJECTOR OR PROJECTILE, PER SE : Goal or target structure for projectile; element thereof : Apertured or pocketed goal or target (e.g., for hockey, soccer, polo, lacrosse, etc.) : Goal or target is elevated and horizontally disposed (e.g., for basketball, etc.) : Backboard or support structure therefor : Suspension movable in horizontal plane)

Patent 6019691: Hockey stick
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PLAYER HELD AND POWERED, NONMECHANICAL PROJECTOR, PER SE, FOR PROJECTING AERIAL PROJECTILE BY STRIKING; PART THEREOF OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Club : Having elongated blade (e.g., hockey stick, etc.) : Blade construction or accessory : With stringing or string-stretching device)

Patent 6019692: Belt drive device for reducing belt load
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : PLURAL BELTS OR PLURAL OUTPUT LOADS : Plural output loads : With common belt concurrently engaging input and plural output pulleys : Shifter mechanism including parallelogram linkage)

Patent 6019693: Method for mounting two auxiliary machines to automobile and power transmission device
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : SYSTEM INCLUDING SPACED PULLEYS INTERCONNECTED BY A BELT : With frame or mount for system : Individual tubular housings for opposite belt run)

Patent 6019694: Electronically controllable limited slip differential having nonmagnetic casing portion
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : ELECTRIC OR MAGNETIC DRIVE OR CONTROL : Differential drive or control : Fluid motor structure)

Patent 6019695: Automobile driving system
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : VARIABLE SPEED OR DIRECTION TRANSMISSION COMBINED WITH DIFFERENTIAL : Variable speed or direction is planetary transmission : Planet pinion rotatable about axis at angle to axis of input or output gear)

Patent 6019696: Limited slip planet gear for a motor vehicle differential assembly
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : DIFFERENTIAL PLANETARY GEARING : Spur gear differential : With means to limit overspeed of one output : Ball bearing)

Patent 6019697: Hybrid transmission
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : WITH MEANS TO VARY DRIVE RATIO OR DISCONNECT DRIVE (E.G., BRAKE OR CLUTCH) : With synchronizing clutch or brake : Sun shiftable relative to orbit and carrier)

Patent 6019698: Automated manual transmission shift sequence controller
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : PLURAL ENGINES : Electric engine : With clutch control :)

Patent 6019699: Synchronized coast downshift control for hybrid vehicles
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : ELECTRIC ENGINE : With transmission control : Condition responsive engine control : Stopped at end of cycle)

Patent 6019700: Variable pressure gain control system for a CVT
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : TRANSMISSION CONTROL : Continuously variable friction transmission : Belt-type : Fluid pressure control :)

Patent 6019701: Shift control apparatus for continuously variable transmission
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : TRANSMISSION CONTROL : Continuously variable friction transmission : Belt-type : Fluid pressure control : Ratio change controlled :)

Patent 6019702: Automatic elevated idle speed control and method of operating same
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : TRANSMISSION CONTROL : Control by sensed ambient condition, pattern indicia, external signal, or temperature : One control blocks another)

Patent 6019703: Transmission assembly for vehicle with torque converter clutch and method for engaging this clutch
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : CLUTCH CONTROL : With fluid drive : By input manifold pressure or engine fuel control)

Patent 6019704: Exercise machine to exercise the wrist and forearm muscles
(EXERCISE DEVICES : HAND, WRIST, OR FINGER : Involving wrist rotation : About axis perpendicular to forearm : Separately adjustable)

Patent 6019705: Device for assisting in creeping exercises
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Grip)

Patent 6019706: Mechanism to the electronic control panel of treadmills
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Treadmill for foot travel : Utilizing fluid resistance)

Patent 6019707: Casters structure for treadmill runner
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Treadmill for foot travel : Utilizing fluid resistance)

Patent 6019708: Torque limiting ratchet for bicycle mounting exercising device
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Bicylcling : Out of water type)

Patent 6019709: Striding exerciser with adjustable upwardly curved tracks
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Having separate foot engaging members reciprocating on parallel guide tracks, e.g., Nordic skiing simulator, etc. : Rolling)

Patent 6019710: Exercising device with elliptical movement
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Having separate foot engaging members reciprocating on parallel guide tracks, e.g., Nordic skiing simulator, etc. : Rolling)

Patent 6019711: Leg extension exerciser
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing weight resistance : Including stationary support for weight : Having lever carrying the weight : Entire body)

Patent 6019712: Dynamic variable resistance balance board
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing inertial force resistance : Club)

Patent 6019713: Tubing machine with rotating former section for quick change-over
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : TUBE MAKING : With advancing of tube axially : And advancing by wrapping belt)

Patent 6019714: Folding apparatus with signature divider
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : BENDING : Folding : With means to advance work or product : Continuous advance with folder moving with work : Rotary folder : Having radial folding blade : Radially moving folding blade : Fold off-roll-type folder : And cooperating, registering cylinder : Plural folding blades :)

Patent 6019715: Cushioning conversion machine and method
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : BENDING : Crushing or crumpling : Of longitudinally moving work)

Patent 6019716: Centrifuge bag-holding device with clamp assembly and uses thereof
(IMPERFORATE BOWL: CENTRIFUGAL SEPARATORS : INCLUDING PLURALITY OF MINIATURE BOWLS (E.G., TEST TUBES) DISTRUBUTED ABOUT ROTATABLE CARRIER AND READILY REMOVABLE THEREFROM : Comprising flexible bowls embraced by pockets provided therefor in carrier : Including conduit of flexible umbilical cable type)

Patent 6019717: Nozzle inlet enhancement for a high speed turbine-driven centrifuge
(IMPERFORATE BOWL: CENTRIFUGAL SEPARATORS : ROTATABLE BOWL : Driven by energy of material supplied : Axial movement of one portion of bowl wall relative to another (e.g., for discharging))

Patent 6019718: Apparatus for intravascular radioactive treatment
(SURGERY : RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCE APPLIED TO BODY FOR THERAPY : Radioactive substance placed within body (e.g., inhaled, implanted, injected, etc.) : Body movement (e.g., head or hand tremor, motility of limb, etc.))

Patent 6019719: Fully autoclavable electronic endoscope
(SURGERY : ENDOSCOPE : With camera or solid state imager : Laser)

Patent 6019720: System for evulsing subcutaneous tissue
(SURGERY : ENDOSCOPE : With protective sheath : For auxiliary channel : Having tool raising platform)

Patent 6019721: Camera with improved focus mechanism
(SURGERY : ENDOSCOPE : Having imaging and illumination means : Focusing : Plural)

Patent 6019722: Device to permit offpump beating heart coronary bypass surgery
(SURGERY : SPECULA : Retractor : With special blade or retracting surface structure : Unitary wire construction)

Patent 6019723: Ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus, cursor display method and measuring apparatus
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : Using flexible catheter)

Patent 6019724: Method for ultrasound guidance during clinical procedures
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : With therapeutic device : Catheter structure)

Patent 6019725: Three-dimensional tracking and imaging system
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : Anatomic image produced by reflective scanning : Electronic array scanning : Hand-held unit)

Patent 6019726: Catheter having probes for correcting for non-uniform rotation of a transducer located within the catheter
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : Structure of transducer or probe assembly : Blood flow studies)

Patent 6019727: Center conductor and PZT bonding technique
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : Structure of transducer or probe assembly : Blood flow studies)

Patent 6019728: Catheter and sensor having pressure detecting function
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Cardiovascular : Measuring pressure in heart or blood vessel : Testing means inserted in body : Pressure in blood vessel)

Patent 6019729: Sensor mechanism-equipped catheter
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Cardiovascular : Measuring pressure in heart or blood vessel : Testing means inserted in body : Pressure transducer structure : Blood flow measurement)

Patent 6019730: Glow blood pressure sets
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Cardiovascular : Measuring pressure in heart or blood vessel : Force applied against skin to close blood vessel : Pressure transducer structure)

Patent 6019731: Interconnection of a spirometer and a sensor unit, with machine readable indicium
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Respiratory : Qualitative or quantitative analysis of breath component : Detecting heart sound)

Patent 6019732: Device and method for measuring tidal volume
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Respiratory : Detecting body movement attending breathing : Detecting heart sound)

Patent 6019733: Biopsy apparatus and method
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Sampling nonliquid body material (e.g., bone, muscle tissue, epithelial cells, etc.) : Cutting : Breath exhaled into or inhaled from expansible chamber)

Patent 6019734: Diagnostic test for vaginal infections
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Sampling nonliquid body material (e.g., bone, muscle tissue, epithelial cells, etc.) : Wiping or dabbing : Applying suction to sample)

Patent 6019735: Viscosity measuring apparatus and method of use
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Liquid collection : Wiping or dabbing)

Patent 6019736: Guidewire for catheter
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Flexible catheter guide : Indicator)

Patent 6019737: Guide wire
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Flexible catheter guide : Indicator)

Patent 6019738: Postural awareness device
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Measuring anatomical characteristic or force applied to or exerted by body : Indicator)

Patent 6019739: Minimally invasive valve annulus sizer
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier : Suturing or ligating aid or guide : Means for clamping needle to handle)

Patent 6019740: Actuator driven stretching and exercise device
(SURGERY: KINESITHERAPY : KINESITHERAPY : Exercising appliance : Chair, couch, bed, or table : Foot)

Patent 6019741: Orthopedic foot splint
(SURGERY: SPLINT, BRACE, OR BANDAGE : ORTHOPEDIC BANDAGE : Splint or brace :)

Patent 6019742: Method for liquid separation
(SURGERY : BLOOD DRAWN AND REPLACED OR TREATED AND RETURNED TO BODY : Body treating material fed to absorbent material)

Patent 6019743: Flexible applicator for inserting an article into a mammalin body cavity
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INSERTING FIBROUS OR FORAMINOUS RESIDENT PACKING, RECEPTOR, OR MEDICAMENT CARRIER INTO BODY ORIFICE : With slidable ejector (e.g., plunger or ram, etc.) inside tubular inserting means : With antisiphon means)

Patent 6019744: Tampon applicator
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INSERTING FIBROUS OR FORAMINOUS RESIDENT PACKING, RECEPTOR, OR MEDICAMENT CARRIER INTO BODY ORIFICE : With slidable ejector (e.g., plunger or ram, etc.) inside tubular inserting means : Ejector moved into operating position from stored location inside or alongside inserting means : Injector or aspirator syringe supported only by person during use)

Patent 6019745: Syringes and syringe pumps
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Treating material forced into or out of body by self-acting fluid pressure, motor-driven, or mechanical energy storing means (e.g., pressure infusion or aspiration, etc.) : With vacuum breaking means (e.g., vent, etc.))

Patent 6019746: Low profile balloon feeding device
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Means for securing conduit to body : Implanted connecting means : Obturator or stylet)

Patent 6019747: Spring-actuated infusion syringe
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Means moved by person to inject or remove fluent material to or from body inserted conduit, holder, or reservoir : Injector or aspirator syringe supported only by person during use (e.g., hand held hypodermic syringe, douche tube with forced injection, etc.) : Having means for metering material flow to or from body : Including means for controlling piston stroke length : By rotatable means (e.g., micrometer, etc.) :)

Patent 6019748: Medical valve with fluid escape space
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Means for controlling material flow to or from body, or metering a predetermined dose or amount : Slide or reciprocating valve : Specific structure of means connecting body entering conduit to syringe)

Patent 6019749: Apparatus and method for removing material from skin pores
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material applied to or removed from external surface of body, or cutaneous layer of skin (e.g., eye treatment, removal of skin impurities, etc.) : Means for removing material from surface by suction : With piston or plunger for expelling material therefrom)

Patent 6019750: Sliding reconstitution device with seal
(SURGERY : CONTAINER FOR BLOOD OR BODY TREATING MATERIAL, OR MEANS USED THEREWITH (E.G., NEEDLE FOR PIERCING CONTAINER CLOSURE, ETC.) : Absorbent pad for external or internal application and supports therefor (e.g., catamenial devices, diapers, etc.))

Patent 6019751: Universal connector and a medical container
(SURGERY : CONTAINER FOR BLOOD OR BODY TREATING MATERIAL, OR MEANS USED THEREWITH (E.G., NEEDLE FOR PIERCING CONTAINER CLOSURE, ETC.) : Bag type : Specific garment, holder, or support for absorbent pad)

Patent 6019752: Fluid vessel
(SURGERY : CONTAINER FOR BLOOD OR BODY TREATING MATERIAL, OR MEANS USED THEREWITH (E.G., NEEDLE FOR PIERCING CONTAINER CLOSURE, ETC.) : Materials mixed within container : Mounted on one container and used to pierce another container or closure)

Patent 6019753: Catheter assemblies and inner cannulae
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Body inserted tubular conduit structure (e.g., needles, cannulas, nozzles, trocars, catheters, etc.) : Flexible catheter or means (e.g., coupling) used therewith : Vaginal or douche type)

Patent 6019754: Method and apparatus for improving lasik flap adherence
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Light application : Ophthalmic :)

Patent 6019755: Epithelium removal
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Light application : Ophthalmic : Recurving or reshaping of the eye :)

Patent 6019756: Laser device for transmyocardial revascularization procedures
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Light application : Angioplasty : Cataracts or glaucoma)

Patent 6019757: Endoluminal electro-occlusion detection apparatus and method
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Electrical application : Applicators : coagulation : Bipolar electrodes)

Patent 6019758: Endoscopic bipolar multiple sample bioptome
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Electrical application : Applicators : coagulation : Bipolar electrodes : With forceps or tweezers :)

Patent 6019759: Multi-Directional fasteners or attachment devices for spinal implant elements
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Internal fixation means : Spinal positioner or stabilizer : Cyclable or incrementable)

Patent 6019760: Spine implant
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Internal fixation means : Spinal positioner or stabilizer : Cyclable or incrementable)

Patent 6019761: Intramedullary nail and method of use
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Internal fixation means : Intramedullary fixator : Cyclable or incrementable)

Patent 6019762: Adjustable length orthopedic fixation device
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Internal fixation means : Orthopedic fastener : Multi-element or coated plate)

Patent 6019763: Bone joining device
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Specialized coating or material : Absorbable : Staple or similar driven fastener)

Patent 6019764: Method of treating alveolar bone defects
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Means for use in bone reperation : Osteotome or scraper)

Patent 6019765: Morsellized bone allograft applicator device
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Means for use in bone reperation : Device for the application of bone cement : Applicator : Pressurized cement placement :)

Patent 6019766: Acetabular cup cement pressurization device
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Means for use in bone reperation : Device for the application of bone cement : Applicator : Pressurized cement placement :)

Patent 6019767: Tibial guide
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Means for use in bone reperation : Drill or pin guide : Intramedullary plug or centering means)

Patent 6019768: Suture anchor retriever and method for retrieving an implanted suture anchor
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Means for use in bone reperation : Screw or pin placement or removal means : Restrained movable mass (e.g., slide hammer))

Patent 6019769: Bone-adjusting device
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Means for use in bone reperation : Bone compression or distraction : Restrained movable mass (e.g., slide hammer))

Patent 6019770: Versatile endoscopic retrieval bag
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Means for removing tonsils, adenoids or polyps : With collecting means for removed material : By pressure application)

Patent 6019771: Devices and methods for minimally invasive harvesting of a vessel especially the saphenous vein for coronary bypass grafting
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Blood vessel, duct or teat cutter, scrapper or abrader : Occluding clip, clamp, or band)

Patent 6019772: Atherectomy device
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Blood vessel, duct or teat cutter, scrapper or abrader : Occluding clip, clamp, or band)

Patent 6019773: Tongue cleaner
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Optic, otic or oral scrapper or abrader : Occluding clip, clamp, or band)

Patent 6019774: Carpal tunnel release apparatus and method
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Cutting, puncturing or piercing : By electrical or thermal application)

Patent 6019775: Ultrasonic operation apparatus having a common apparatus body usable for different handpieces
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Cutting, puncturing or piercing : Cutter having vibratory drive means : Artery or vein)

Patent 6019776: Precision depth guided instruments for use in vertebroplasty
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Cutting, puncturing or piercing : Puncturing or piercing : Spring driven or biased into cutting position)

Patent 6019777: Catheter and method for a stent delivery system
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Internal pressure applicator (e.g., dilator) : Expanding dilator (e.g., expanding arm, etc.) : Nose or throat)

Patent 6019778: Delivery apparatus for a self-expanding stent
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Internal pressure applicator (e.g., dilator) : Expanding dilator (e.g., expanding arm, etc.) : Nose or throat)

Patent 6019779: Multi-filar coil medical stent
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Internal pressure applicator (e.g., dilator) : Expanding dilator (e.g., expanding arm, etc.) : Nose or throat)

Patent 6019780: Dual pin and groove pivot for micro-instrument
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Forceps : Jaw structure : Horn bender)

Patent 6019781: Rotator cuff needle
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Suturing needle : Material placed on opposed sides of incision or wound)

Patent 6019782: Disposable thermal body pad
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Thermal applicators : Solar (Natural) light applicator)

Patent 6019783: Cooling system for therapeutic catheter
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Thermal applicators : With fluid supply : Internally applied : With temperature sensing)

Patent 6019784: Process for making electroformed stents
(SURGERY : MISCELLANEOUS : Methods : Holding strap extending circumferentially of head or neck)

Patent 6019785: Device with a prosthesis implantable in the body of a patient
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : ARTERIAL PROSTHESIS (I.E., BLOOD VESSEL) :)

Patent 6019786: Braided composite prosthesis
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : ARTERIAL PROSTHESIS (I.E., BLOOD VESSEL) : Stent in combination with graft : Expandable stent with constraining means)

Patent 6019787: Fitting tool for use of an expansible endoprosthesis for a human or animal tubular organ
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Internal pressure applicator (e.g., dilator) : Inflatable or expandible by fluid : Inserted in vascular system : Plural cutting blades)

Patent 6019788: Vascular shunt graft and junction for same
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : ARTERIAL PROSTHESIS (I.E., BLOOD VESSEL) : Bifurcated : Monofilament)

Patent 6019789: Expandable unit cell and intraluminal stent
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : ARTERIAL PROSTHESIS (I.E., BLOOD VESSEL) : Stent structure : Stent penetrating natural blood vessel)

Patent 6019790: Heart valve holder having a locking collar
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : HEART VALVE : Combined with surgical tool : Fiber)

Patent 6019791: Buttress for cardiac valve reconstruction
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : HEART VALVE : Combined with surgical tool : Fiber)

Patent 6019792: Articulating spinal implant
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Bone : Spine bone : Having ball and socket means : One filament)

Patent 6019793: Surgical prosthetic device
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Bone : Spine bone : Including spinal disc spacer between adjacent spine bones : One filament)

Patent 6019794: Total knee replacement prosthesis
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Bone : Joint bone : Knee joint bone : Having member secured to femoral and tibial bones : Ball and socket joint :)

Patent 6019795: Curved prosthesis
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : LEG : Foot : Resilient : Spring)

Patent 6019796: Method of manufacturing a thin film transistor with reduced parasitic capacitance and reduced feed-through voltage
(SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE MANUFACTURING: PROCESS : MAKING FIELD EFFECT DEVICE HAVING PAIR OF ACTIVE REGIONS SEPARATED BY GATE STRUCTURE BY FORMATION OR ALTERATION OF SEMICONDUCTIVE ACTIVE REGIONS : On insulating substrate or layer (e.g., TFT, etc.) : Having insulated gate : Vertical channel)

Patent 6019797: Laundry bleaching with improved safety to fabrics
(BLEACHING AND DYEING; FLUID TREATMENT AND CHEMICAL MODIFICATION OF TEXTILES AND FIBERS : BLEACHING : Chemical : Peroxides or oxygen : With sulfur compounds or peroxides or oxygen)

Patent 6019798: Process for recovering dyestuff from dyestuff-containing information-recording media and solvent used for recovery
(BLEACHING AND DYEING; FLUID TREATMENT AND CHEMICAL MODIFICATION OF TEXTILES AND FIBERS : DYE RECOVERY PROCESS, OTHER THAN NOMINAL RECOVERY : Logwood)

Patent 6019799: Method to space dye yarn
(BLEACHING AND DYEING; FLUID TREATMENT AND CHEMICAL MODIFICATION OF TEXTILES AND FIBERS : PATTERN EFFECT DYEING, PROCESS, COMPOSITIONS, OR PRODUCTS : Random pattern effect, e.g., space dyeing, etc. : Mixture of treated and untreated individual fibers)

Patent 6019800: Process and composition of sulfur dyes
(BLEACHING AND DYEING; FLUID TREATMENT AND CHEMICAL MODIFICATION OF TEXTILES AND FIBERS : DYE OR POTENTIAL DYE COMPOSITION, ADDITIVE, TREATMENT, PROCESS, PRODUCT, OR ANCILLARY DYE OPERATION : Mixed dyes, noncomplexed : Azo : With sulfur dye or vat dye : Amino)

Patent 6019801: Additives for lubricating agents used in the lamination of lithium sheets into thin films
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Electric battery cell making : Including laminating of indefinite length material : Applying terminal)

Patent 6019802: Nonaqueous secondary battery and process for producing the same using a dispersion aid
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Electric battery cell making : Including coating or impregnating : Applying terminal)

Patent 6019803: Method for making carbon/ceramic composite electrodes for charge storage units
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Electric battery cell making : Including coating or impregnating : Applying terminal)

Patent 6019804: Compression-molded candle product
(FUEL AND RELATED COMPOSITIONS : CANDLE COMPOSITION : Liquid hydrocarbon base (e.g., gasoline, etc.))

Patent 6019805: Abrasive filaments in coated abrasives
(ABRASIVE TOOL MAKING PROCESS, MATERIAL, OR COMPOSITION : IMPREGNATING OR COATING AN ABRASIVE TOOL :)

Patent 6019806: High selectivity slurry for shallow trench isolation processing
(ABRASIVE TOOL MAKING PROCESS, MATERIAL, OR COMPOSITION : WITH INORGANIC MATERIAL : Clay, silica, or silicate :)

Patent 6019808: Air cleaner
(GAS SEPARATION : PLURAL SERIAL BASICALLY DIVERSE SEPARATING MEDIA : Plural stages in unitary casing : Deflector and fibrous, filamentary, particulate solids, or cohesive sheet filter type : Attendant actuated manipulating means)

Patent 6019809: Filtration arrangement
(GAS SEPARATION : TWO OR MORE SEPARATORS (E.G., SPACED FILTERS IN FLOW LINE OR CASING) : Plies or layers of different characteristics or orientation : Planar)

Patent 6019810: Effluent treatment system for removing effluent gases from a gas stream
(GAS SEPARATION : WITH MEANS SECURING OR RETAINING SEPARATING MEDIA : Discrete fibrous or particulate solids : Edge supported or secured only)

Patent 6019811: Metals processing control by counting molten metal droplets
(SPECIALIZED METALLURGICAL PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS FOR USE THEREIN, CONSOLIDATED METAL POWDER COMPOSITIONS, AND LOOSE METAL PARTICULATE MIXTURES : PROCESSES : Electrothermic processes (e.g., microwave, induction, resistance, electric arc, plasma, etc.) : Controlling process through sensed condition : And settling of free metal from solution)

Patent 6019812: Subatmospheric plasma cold hearth melting process
(SPECIALIZED METALLURGICAL PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS FOR USE THEREIN, CONSOLIDATED METAL POWDER COMPOSITIONS, AND LOOSE METAL PARTICULATE MIXTURES : PROCESSES : Electrothermic processes (e.g., microwave, induction, resistance, electric arc, plasma, etc.) : Plasma : Producing or treating Aluminum(Al), Beryllium(Be), Cobalt(Co), Chromium(Cr), Magnesium(Mg), Nickel(Ni), Titanium(Ti), or alloy thereof)

Patent 6019813: Cobalt metal agglomerates, process for producing the same and their use
(SPECIALIZED METALLURGICAL PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS FOR USE THEREIN, CONSOLIDATED METAL POWDER COMPOSITIONS, AND LOOSE METAL PARTICULATE MIXTURES : COMPOSITIONS : Loose particulate mixture (i.e., composition) containing metal particles : Base metal one or more of Beryllium(Be), Magnesium(Mg), or Aluminum(Al))

Patent 6019814: Method of manufacturing 3D parts using a sacrificial material
(SPECIALIZED METALLURGICAL PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS FOR USE THEREIN, CONSOLIDATED METAL POWDER COMPOSITIONS, AND LOOSE METAL PARTICULATE MIXTURES : PROCESSES : Producing solid particulate free metal directly from liquid metal (e.g., liquid comminuting, etc.) : By vibrating or agitating : Including directing liquid metal onto rotating disc)

Patent 6019815: Method for preventing microbial growth in an electronic air cleaner
(GAS SEPARATION: PROCESSES : ELECTRIC OR ELECTROSTATIC FIELD (E.G., ELECTROSTATIC PRECIPITATION, ETC.) : With cleaning of collector electrode : Vaporization of liquid)

Patent 6019816: Systems and methods for removing residue from process gases exhausted from microelectronic device fabrication processes
(GAS SEPARATION: PROCESSES : SOLID SORPTION : And liquid contact (e.g., scrubbing, sorption, etc.) : Pulsing or time-varying electric field (e.g., AC, pulsed DC, etc.))

Patent 6019817: System and method for capturing and destroying HAP/VOC substances using microbial degradation
(GAS SEPARATION: PROCESSES : SOLID SORPTION : Organic gas or liquid particle sorbed (e.g., vapor, mist, etc.) : Hydrocarbon sorbed : Sulfur dioxide or sulfur trioxide sorbed)

Patent 6019818: Combination quenching and scrubbing process and apparatus therefor
(GAS SEPARATION: PROCESSES : LIQUID CONTACTING (E.G., SORPTION, SCRUBBING, ETC.) : And recycle or reuse of contact liquid for further contact : Liquid recycled or reused)

Patent 6019819: Apparatus and method for extracting heat from contaminated waste steam
(GAS SEPARATION: PROCESSES : LIQUID CONTACTING (E.G., SORPTION, SCRUBBING, ETC.) : And separation of liquid from contact liquid : Reduction of pressure)

Patent 6019820: Liquid jet compressor
(GAS SEPARATION: PROCESSES : LIQUID CONTACTING (E.G., SORPTION, SCRUBBING, ETC.) : And deflection : Including movement of filter)

Patent 6019821: Method and apparatus for removing condensate from combustion analyzer sample
(GAS SEPARATION: PROCESSES : DEFLECTING : Tortuous flow path : Tangential gas inflow (e.g., cyclone, etc.))

Patent 6019822: Apparatus for air dehumidification having a unitary casing for a cyclone separator, a primary filter, a secondary filter, and a separation
(GAS SEPARATION: APPARATUS : APPARATUS FOR SELECTIVE DIFFUSION OF GASES (E.G., SEMIPERMEABLE MEMBRANE, ETC.) : Plural separate barriers : Parallel hollow fibers or cylinders (e.g., bundled, etc.) :)

Patent 6019823: Sorbent-based fluid storage and dispensing vessel with replaceable sorbent cartridge members
(GAS SEPARATION: APPARATUS : SOLID SORBENT APPARATUS : Having imbedded baffle or flow distributor)

Patent 6019824: Bubble trap chamber
(GAS SEPARATION: APPARATUS : DEGASIFYING MEANS FOR LIQUID : Defoaming means : Centrifugal or rotating separator : Separator inlet or outlet valve responsive to float level)

Patent 6019825: Hydrocyclone gas separator
(GAS SEPARATION: APPARATUS : DEGASIFYING MEANS FOR LIQUID : Liquid flow slinger, spreader, deflector, disperser, or rotation modifier : At inlet to separator : Centrifugal type : Tangential inlet : With heat exchange means)

Patent 6019826: Vacuum cleaner
(GAS SEPARATION: APPARATUS : WITH GAS AND LIQUID CONTACT APPARATUS : Liquid bath or reservoir for contact : Nonliquid gas separator positioned above liquid bath or reservoir : Inclined)

Patent 6019827: Reliability enhancement of microemulsion-based ink-jet inks
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Marking : Inks : Emulsion : Protein, carbohydrate, or wax containing)

Patent 6019828: Ink compositions having superior smearfastness and reduced smudging and blot dry time
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Marking : Inks : Organic dye containing : Specified vehicle, solvent, or dispersing medium containing : Organic oxygen compound containing : Seed or derivative thereof containing (e.g., nuts, beans, zein, grain, rice, corn, wheat, oats, gluten, soybean, etc.))

Patent 6019829: Carbon black aggregate
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Marking : Inks : Pigment containing : Specified particle size or coated particle containing : Natural wax containing (e.g., carnauba, montan, Japan, candelilla, etc.))

Patent 6019830: Cold application, fly ash aqueous colloidal dispersion driveway sealers
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Bituminous material or tarry residue : Bituminous emulsion : With filler, dye or pigment)

Patent 6019831: Non-lustrous pigments
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Pigment, filler, or aggregate compositions, e.g., stone, shale, pebbles, rock, etc. : Composition contains identified material other than water : Mica, shell, scale, platelet, or lamellate : Mica containing : Pigment treatment)

Patent 6019832: Process for production of surface-treated carbon black for rubber reinforcement
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Pigment, filler, or aggregate compositions, e.g., stone, shale, pebbles, rock, etc. : Composition contains identified material other than water : Elemental carbon containing, e.g., carbon black, etc. : Organic material containing)

Patent 6019833: Light colored conductive coating and method and composition for application thereof
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Pigment, filler, or aggregate compositions, e.g., stone, shale, pebbles, rock, etc. : Composition contains identified material other than water : Elemental carbon containing, e.g., carbon black, etc. : Organic material containing, e.g., wax, paraffin, etc. : Calcium silicate, e.g., dicalcium silicate or silicate hydrate, tobermorite, wollastonite, etc.)

Patent 6019834: Pigment, process for producing the same and paint using the same
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Pigment, filler, or aggregate compositions, e.g., stone, shale, pebbles, rock, etc. : Composition contains identified material other than water : Organic material containing : Ring containing atom other than carbon)

Patent 6019835: Cement compositions and biodegradable dispersants therefor
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Inorganic settable ingredient containing : Portland type cement : Organic material containing : Organic sulfur compound : Carbohydrate)

Patent 6019836: Method for pulling a single crystal
(SINGLE-CRYSTAL, ORIENTED-CRYSTAL, AND EPITAXY GROWTH PROCESSES; NON-COATING APPARATUS THEREFOR : PROCESSES OF GROWTH FROM LIQUID OR SUPERCRITICAL STATE : Having pulling during growth (e.g., Czochralski method, zone drawing) : Using temperature gradient (e.g., moving zone recrystallization))

Patent 6019837: Detecting method of impurity concentration in crystal, method for producing single crystal and apparatus for the pull-up of a single
(SINGLE-CRYSTAL, ORIENTED-CRYSTAL, AND EPITAXY GROWTH PROCESSES; NON-COATING APPARATUS THEREFOR : PROCESSES OF GROWTH FROM LIQUID OR SUPERCRITICAL STATE : Having pulling during growth (e.g., Czochralski method, zone drawing) : With a step of measuring, testing, or sensing (e.g., using TV, photo, or X-ray detector or weight changes) :)

Patent 6019838: Crystal growing apparatus with melt-doping facility
(SINGLE-CRYSTAL, ORIENTED-CRYSTAL, AND EPITAXY GROWTH PROCESSES; NON-COATING APPARATUS THEREFOR : PROCESSES OF GROWTH FROM LIQUID OR SUPERCRITICAL STATE : Having pulling during growth (e.g., Czochralski method, zone drawing) : Forming an intended mixture (excluding mixed crystal) (e.g., doped) : Using a sectioned crucible or providing replenishment of precursor)

Patent 6019839: Method and apparatus for forming an epitaxial titanium silicide film by low pressure chemical vapor deposition
(SINGLE-CRYSTAL, ORIENTED-CRYSTAL, AND EPITAXY GROWTH PROCESSES; NON-COATING APPARATUS THEREFOR : FORMING FROM VAPOR OR GASEOUS STATE (E.G., VPE, SUBLIMATION) : With decomposition of a precursor (except impurity or dopant precursor) composed of diverse atoms (e.g., CVD) : With responsive control)

Patent 6019840: Process for forming deep level impurity undoped phosphorous containing semi-insulating epitaxial layers
(SINGLE-CRYSTAL, ORIENTED-CRYSTAL, AND EPITAXY GROWTH PROCESSES; NON-COATING APPARATUS THEREFOR : FORMING FROM VAPOR OR GASEOUS STATE (E.G., VPE, SUBLIMATION) : With decomposition of a precursor (except impurity or dopant precursor) composed of diverse atoms (e.g., CVD) : Including change in a growth-influencing parameter (e.g., composition, temperature, concentration, flow rate) during growth (e.g., multilayer or junction or superlattice growing) : Having bottom-up crystallization (e.g., VFG, VGF))

Patent 6019841: Method and apparatus for synthesis and growth of semiconductor crystals
(SINGLE-CRYSTAL, ORIENTED-CRYSTAL, AND EPITAXY GROWTH PROCESSES; NON-COATING APPARATUS THEREFOR : APPARATUS : With means for measuring, testing, or sensing : Using an organic precursor (e.g., propane, metal-organic, MOCVD, MOVPE))

Patent 6019842: Method and apparatus for loading raw material into a quartz crucible
(SINGLE-CRYSTAL, ORIENTED-CRYSTAL, AND EPITAXY GROWTH PROCESSES; NON-COATING APPARATUS THEREFOR : APPARATUS : For crystallization from liquid or supercritical state : Seed pulling : Including details of precursor replenishment : Including means forming a flat shape (e.g., ribbon))

Patent 6019843: Apparatus for coating a semiconductor wafer with a photoresist
(COATING APPARATUS : WITH MEANS TO CENTRIFUGE WORK : Radiant heating)

Patent 6019844: Acoustic wave enhanced spin coater
(COATING APPARATUS : WITH MEANS TO CENTRIFUGE WORK : Radiant heating)

Patent 6019845: Method for coating inner surfaces of metal tubes with powdery paint and apparatus therefor
(COATING APPARATUS : WITH MEANS TO CENTRIFUGE WORK : Coating inside of hollow work : Radiant drying of coated work)

Patent 6019846: Coater rod bed
(COATING APPARATUS : IMMERSION OR WORK-CONFINED POOL TYPE : Work-confined pool : Movable or adjustable doctoring edge : Rolling doctor : Rotary)

Patent 6019847: Apparatus for applying pressure to a coated surface of a workpiece
(COATING APPARATUS : IMMERSION OR WORK-CONFINED POOL TYPE : With tank structure, liquid supply, control, and/or nonradiant heating means : Rotating conveyer for work)

Patent 6019848: Lid assembly for high temperature processing chamber
(COATING APPARATUS : GAS OR VAPOR DEPOSITION : Web or sheet work)

Patent 6019849: Method and apparatus for automatic purge of HMDS vapor piping
(COATING APPARATUS : GAS OR VAPOR DEPOSITION : Web or sheet work)

Patent 6019850: Apparatus for making a semiconductor device in a continuous manner
(COATING APPARATUS : GAS OR VAPOR DEPOSITION : Multizone chamber : Cut off)

Patent 6019851: Producing tastands including food and beverage additives
(SUGAR, STARCH, AND CARBOHYDRATES : : Treating sacchariferous material :)

Patent 6019852: Ultrasonic cleaning method in which ultrasonic energy of different frequencies is utilized simultaneously
(CLEANING AND LIQUID CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : : Including application of electrical radiant or wave energy to work :)

Patent 6019853: Apparatus and method for cleaning the magnetic circuit of a stator of a turbine-alternator group
(CLEANING AND LIQUID CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : : Using solid work treating agents : Including acidic agent)

Patent 6019854: Thumbless snow removal and cleaning paddle
(CLEANING AND LIQUID CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : : Using solid work treating agents : Including acidic agent)

Patent 6019855: Perfumed compositions comprising polymer and nonionic surfactant
(CLEANING AND LIQUID CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : : Miscellaneous : Gas or vapor blasts or currents)

Patent 6019856: Solderless aluminum brazing
(METAL TREATMENT : COMPOSITIONS : Fluxing : Inorganic : In liquid state)

Patent 6019857: Carburized hardening process and carburized hardened power transmission members
(METAL TREATMENT : PROCESS OF MODIFYING OR MAINTAINING INTERNAL PHYSICAL STRUCTURE (I.E., MICROSTRUCTURE) OR CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF METAL, PROCESS OF REACTIVE COATING OF METAL AND PROCESS OF CHEMICAL-HEAT REMOVING (E.G., FLAME-CUTTING, ETC.) OR BURNING OF METAL : Carburizing or nitriding using externally supplied carbon or nitrogen source : Iron(Fe) or iron base alloy : With post-carburizing heating or quenching : With post-nitriding heat or quenching)

Patent 6019858: Zinc phosphate conversion coating and process
(METAL TREATMENT : PROCESS OF MODIFYING OR MAINTAINING INTERNAL PHYSICAL STRUCTURE (I.E., MICROSTRUCTURE) OR CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF METAL, PROCESS OF REACTIVE COATING OF METAL AND PROCESS OF CHEMICAL-HEAT REMOVING (E.G., FLAME-CUTTING, ETC.) OR BURNING OF METAL : Processes of coating utilizing a reactive composition which reacts with metal substrate or composition therefore : Liquid reactive coating composition utilized : Contains phosphorus : Contains organic additive other than for pH control : Nitrogen-containing organic compound :)

Patent 6019859: Iron-based permanent magnets and their fabrication as well as iron-based permanent magnet alloy powders for permanent bonded magnets and
(METAL TREATMENT : STOCK : Magnetic : Rare earth and transition metal containing : Boron containing : In fused state)

Patent 6019860: Method for fixing two elements together, in particular links of a metal wristwatch strap
(METAL TREATMENT : PROCESS OF MODIFYING OR MAINTAINING INTERNAL PHYSICAL STRUCTURE (I.E., MICROSTRUCTURE) OR CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF METAL, PROCESS OF REACTIVE COATING OF METAL AND PROCESS OF CHEMICAL-HEAT REMOVING (E.G., FLAME-CUTTING, ETC.) OR BURNING OF METAL : Heating or cooling of solid metal : Mechanical memory (e.g., shape memory, heat-recoverable, etc.) : With working)

Patent 6019861: Gas generating compositions containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate
(EXPLOSIVE AND THERMIC COMPOSITIONS OR CHARGES : STRUCTURE OR ARRANGEMENT OF COMPONENT OR PRODUCT : Solid particles dispersed in solid solution or matrix : Continuous phase contains organic material : Organic material contains polysaccharide resin or synthetic resin : Coating contains organic explosive or organic thermic component)

Patent 6019862: Method of making integrated toilet bowl exhaust system
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : With formation of lamina by bulk deposition of discrete particles to form self-supporting article : With preformed material)

Patent 6019863: Optical disk structure, method of manufacturing the same, and apparatus for manufacturing the same
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : Of at least two bonded subassemblies : Of filamentary material only to form article)

Patent 6019864: Composite window covering and method and apparatus for manufacture thereof
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : With cutting, punching, tearing or severing : Prior to assembly : Cutting to shape joining edge surfaces only : After bonding; e.g., as finishing step, etc.)

Patent 6019865: Method of forming labels containing transponders
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : With cutting, punching, tearing or severing : Prior to assembly : Of plural laminae from single stock and assembling to each other or to additional lamina : Applying plural cut laminae to single face of additional lamina : Shaping)

Patent 6019866: Thermal transfer image recording sheet and method of producing same
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : Sequential heating and cooling during pressure applying : With heating of lamina prior to assembly)

Patent 6019867: Use of glycol production unit waste streams for production of resole bonded laminates
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : Particular adhesive : Organic containing : Synthetic resin containing : Phenolic-aldehyde resin : Derived from acyclic compound containing N)

Patent 6019868: Polishing apparatus
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : DIFFERENTIAL FLUID ETCHING APPARATUS : For liquid etchant : With mechanical polishing (i.e., CMP-chemical mechanical polishing) : With wafer retaining ring : Natural rubber containing)

Patent 6019869: Laminating machine
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : SURFACE BONDING MEANS AND/OR ASSEMBLY MEANS THEREFOR : With bending, folding, winding, or wrapping means : To configuration of part to which secured : Plural, distinct, sequential bending or folding means : While still on shape-retaining means)

Patent 6019870: Process for the preparation of delignified and bleached chemical paper pulps
(PAPER MAKING AND FIBER LIBERATION : PROCESSES OF CHEMICAL LIBERATION, RECOVERY OR PURIFICATION OF NATURAL CELLULOSE OR FIBROUS MATERIAL : Gas, vapor or mist contact : Oxygen, ozone or air : Steam only)

Patent 6019871: Effective utilization of sap in producing non-woven webs using the foam process
(PAPER MAKING AND FIBER LIBERATION : PROCESSES AND PRODUCTS : Pore forming in situ (e.g., gas generation) : Non-wood)

Patent 6019872: Authenticatable bleached chemical paper products
(PAPER MAKING AND FIBER LIBERATION : PROCESSES AND PRODUCTS : Safety, identification and fraud preventing paper : Plural layer coating)

Patent 6019873: Floor absorbent granular product
(PAPER MAKING AND FIBER LIBERATION : PROCESSES AND PRODUCTS : Reclamation, salvage or reuse of materials : Incorporation procedures)

Patent 6019874: Separation of conjugated linoleic acids by azeotropic distillation
(DISTILLATION: PROCESSES, SEPARATORY : ADDING MATERIAL TO DISTILLAND EXCEPT WATER OR STEAM PER SE : Organic compound : Acid : A second material is an alcohol)

Patent 6019876: Pulsed DC sputtering method of thin film magnetic disks
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : : Coating, forming or etching by sputtering : Glow discharge sputter deposition (e.g., cathode sputtering, etc.) : Specified deposition material or use : Ferromagnetic : Water)

Patent 6019877: Protecting medical electrodes from corrosion
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : APPARATUS : Electrolytic : Object protection : Internal battery : Resistor or impedance in series between anode and object : With gas reference material)

Patent 6019878: Anode for oxygen evolution in electrolytes containing fluorides or fluoride-complex anions
(ELECTROLYSIS: PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS USED THEREIN, AND METHODS OF PREPARING THE COMPOSITIONS : ELECTROLYTIC COATING (PROCESS, COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF PREPARING COMPOSITION) : Depositing predominantly single metal coating : Platinum group metal : Utilizing organic compound-containing bath)

Patent 6019879: Electrochemical gas sensor
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : APPARATUS : Electrolytic : Analysis and testing : With significant electrical circuitry or nominal computer device : Electrode containing free carbon)

Patent 6019880: HgO-modified electrode for anodic stripping analysis
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : APPARATUS : Electrolytic : Analysis and testing : Liquid electrode, e.g., Hg, Na, etc. : Three or more electrodes)

Patent 6019881: NO.sub.x sensor
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : APPARATUS : Electrolytic : Analysis and testing : Solid electrolyte : Gas sample sensor : With fugitive protective element)

Patent 6019882: Electrokinetic high pressure hydraulic system
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : : Electrophoresis or electro-osmosis processes and electrolyte compositions therefor when not provided for elsewhere : Nitrogen compounds)

Patent 6019883: Process for producing a deposit on a removable support
(ELECTROLYSIS: PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS USED THEREIN, AND METHODS OF PREPARING THE COMPOSITIONS : ELECTROFORMING OR COMPOSITION THEREFOR : Iron- or tin-containing active material)

Patent 6019884: Method of correcting warpage of steel strip in electroplating line
(ELECTROLYSIS: PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS USED THEREIN, AND METHODS OF PREPARING THE COMPOSITIONS : ELECTROLYTIC COATING (PROCESS, COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF PREPARING COMPOSITION) : Coating moving substrate : Indeterminate length (e.g., strip, wire, fiber, etc.) : Moving counterelectrode)

Patent 6019885: Solid multi-component membranes, electrochemical reactor components, electrochemical reactors and use of membranes, reactor components, and
(ELECTROLYSIS: PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS USED THEREIN, AND METHODS OF PREPARING THE COMPOSITIONS : ELECTROLYTIC SYNTHESIS (PROCESS, COMPOSITION, AND METHOD OF PREPARING COMPOSITION) : Preparing nonmetal element : Oxygen produced : Utilizing specified electrode)

Patent 6019886: Comparator for monitoring the deposition of an electrically conductive material on a leadframe to warn of improper operation of a leadframe
(ELECTROLYSIS: PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS USED THEREIN, AND METHODS OF PREPARING THE COMPOSITIONS : ELECTROLYTIC ANALYSIS OR TESTING (PROCESS AND ELECTROLYTE COMPOSITION) : Removing metal)

Patent 6019887: Nitrile selective removal process
(MINERAL OILS: PROCESSES AND PRODUCTS : REFINING : Nitrogen contaminant removal : Employing hydrogen)

Patent 6019888: Method of reducing moisture and solid content of bitumen extracted from tar sand minerals
(MINERAL OILS: PROCESSES AND PRODUCTS : FRACTIONATION : Recovery of mineral oil from natural or converted gases : By absorption and vaporization : Hydrocarbon)

Patent 6019890: Fuel filter with hand primer
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : FLOW, FLUID PRESSURE OR MATERIAL LEVEL, RESPONSIVE : Discharge of treated material : Check valve controlled : With lighter constituent outlet control)

 

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