Patents 6030289 - 6030541

 

 

Patent 6030289: Video game apparatus, method of displaying models in video game apparatus, and computer-readable recording medium for use with video
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : Perceptible output or display (e.g., tactile, etc.) : Visual (e.g., enhanced graphics, etc.) : Three-dimensional characterization : Lot-to-lot combination (e.g., slot machine, etc.))

Patent 6030290: Momentary contact motion switch for video games
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : Player-actuated control structure (e.g., brain-wave or body signal, bar-code wand, foot pedal, etc.) : Audible)

Patent 6030291: Manual control device for use with amusement machine
(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.) : Pivotally-translatable handle (e.g., joystick, etc.) : Object priority or perspective)

Patent 6030292: Video signal reproducing apparatus
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : Data storage or retrieval (e.g., memory, video tape, etc.) : Network type (e.g., computer network, etc.))

Patent 6030293: Golf club
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Club or club support : Head : Selectively adjustable weighting element : Plural grooves)

Patent 6030294: Golf club with porous striking surface and its method of manufacture
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Club or club support : Head : Striking face insert : Toe and heel weighting)

Patent 6030295: Golf club
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Club or club support : Head : Hollow body : Having particular sole plate)

Patent 6030296: Wound golf ball
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Ball : Wound interior : Surrounding non-wound spherical core : Plural diverse layers between core and cover : Wound wire)

Patent 6030297: Golf range indicator system
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Club selection, ball direction, or distance indicating aid : Shank extends below level of projectile addressing surface)

Patent 6030298: Divot tool with ball marker and brush
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Player manipulated turf repair tool : Shank extends below level of projectile addressing surface)

Patent 6030299: Baseball training device
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PLAYING FIELD OR COURT GAME; GAME ELEMENT OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR OTHER THAN PROJECTOR OR PROJECTILE, PER SE : Practice or training device : Tethered projectile : At acute angle with surface)

Patent 6030300: Collapsible structures
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PLAYING FIELD OR COURT GAME; GAME ELEMENT OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR OTHER THAN PROJECTOR OR PROJECTILE, PER SE : Having at least two different types of game elements used in same game : For game using goal or target for projectile (e.g., football, rugby, etc.) : For game in which goal or target is peripherally located aperture or pocket (e.g., hockey, soccer, lacrosse, polo, etc.) : Having subdivided strike zone)

Patent 6030301: Sports posts
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PLAYING FIELD OR COURT GAME; GAME ELEMENT OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR OTHER THAN PROJECTOR OR PROJECTILE, PER SE : Means for dividing field or court into compartments; element thereof or accessory therefor (e.g., a net, marking strip, marked line, etc.) : Net post : Goal or target is elevated and horizontally disposed (e.g., for basketball, etc.))

Patent 6030302: Games rackets
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PLAYER HELD AND POWERED, NONMECHANICAL PROJECTOR, PER SE, FOR PROJECTING AERIAL PROJECTILE BY STRIKING; PART THEREOF OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Racket or paddle; accessory therefor (e.g., a tennis racket, tennis racket press, etc.) : Folding or detachable shaft : Blade having means to enhance friction upon impacted projectile (e.g., to enhance English upon projectile, etc.))

Patent 6030303: Tethered ball construction
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PROJECTILE, PER SE; PART THEREOF OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Having attached or means for attaching thereto tether, elongated flaccid streamer, or the like : Grip)

Patent 6030304: Pressureless tennis ball
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PROJECTILE, PER SE; PART THEREOF OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Having hollow core or bladder enclosed within cover (e.g., basketball, soccer-ball, tennis ball, etc.) : And having intermediate layer between core and cover or having core or cover composed of plural layers)

Patent 6030305: Semi-automatic tensioner for a belt drive system
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : MEANS FOR ADJUSTING BELT TENSION OR FOR SHIFTING BELT, PULLEY OR GUIDE ROLL : Load responsive tension adjuster or shifter : Sensor includes rotatable belt-engaging surface)

Patent 6030306: Method for chain meshing phasing on a V-engine camshaft drive to reduce noise
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : MEANS FOR ADJUSTING BELT TENSION OR FOR SHIFTING BELT, PULLEY OR GUIDE ROLL : Tension adjuster has surface in sliding contact with belt : Sensor includes rotatable belt-engaging surface)

Patent 6030307: Rear derailleur with a cable guide roller
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : FRICTION DRIVE PULLEY OR GUIDE ROLL : Pulley or guide roll including circumferential belt-receiving groove : Groove formed by rugate or circumferentially spaced drive surfaces : With sequential links pivoted about discrete pivot pin)

Patent 6030308: Adjustable endless belt for use in power transmission and apparatus and methods for forming belt
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : FRICTION DRIVE BELT : Including particular means connecting opposite ends to form loop : Connected by adhering surface on one end to surface on other end (e.g., by adhesive, heat, seal, etc.) : And additional groove on opposite surface)

Patent 6030309: Toroidal type continuously variable transmission
(FRICTION GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : FLUID CONTROL : Of toroidal transmission : And electric or magnetic control)

Patent 6030310: Variator control system
(FRICTION GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : FLUID CONTROL : Of toroidal transmission : And electric or magnetic control)

Patent 6030311: Control system for a continuously variable transmission
(FRICTION GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : FRICTION GEAR INCLUDES IDLER ENGAGING FACING CONCAVE SURFACES : Toroidal : Plural toric cavities : Friction gearing is stepless ratio change)

Patent 6030312: Motor vehicle power train
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : VARIABLE SPEED OR DIRECTION TRANSMISSION COMBINED WITH DIFFERENTIAL : Transmission output shaft parallel to differential output shafts : Plural planetary units combined with differential)

Patent 6030313: Control system 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 6030314: Method and apparatus for retarding a work machine having a fluid-cooled brake system
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : TRANSMISSION CONTROL : With brake control : Engine controlled)

Patent 6030315: System for overriding hold mode operation of an automated transmission
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : TRANSMISSION CONTROL : Transmission controlled by engine : By input manifold pressure or engine fuel control : Electric valve control)

Patent 6030316: Drive by wire fail safe control to fix the vehicle speed at a preset speed
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : TRANSMISSION CONTROL : Transmission controlled by engine : By input manifold pressure or engine fuel control : Electric valve control)

Patent 6030317: Hydraulic control for operating an automatic gearbox, especially a continuosly variable transmission
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : TRANSMISSION CONTROL : Transmission controlled by engine : By input manifold pressure or engine fuel control : Servo motor timing : Selector valve overrule)

Patent 6030318: Method and system for passively exercising selected portions of a human body
(EXERCISE DEVICES : HAVING SPECIFIC ELECTRICAL FEATURE : Equipment control :)

Patent 6030319: Foldable cross-country skiing exerciser
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Grip)

Patent 6030320: Collapsible exercise apparatus
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Bicylcling : Out of water type)

Patent 6030321: Kicking exerciser for martial arts
(EXERCISE DEVICES : STRIKING : Handheld jump rope)

Patent 6030322: Exercise apparatus with multi-exercise press station
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing weight resistance : Including stationary support for weight : Having guide around or through weight : And flexible force transmitting linkage element : Pivoted user interface element :)

Patent 6030323: Exercise apparatus
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing fluid resistance : Club)

Patent 6030324: Multi-purpose exercise bench
(EXERCISE DEVICES : SUPPORT FOR ENTIRE BODY OF USER (E.G., BENCH, SLANT BOARD, ETC.) : User interface element)

Patent 6030325: Therapeutic device for a human body
(EXERCISE DEVICES : SUPPORT FOR ENTIRE BODY OF USER (E.G., BENCH, SLANT BOARD, ETC.) : Suspension device : Body inversion : Rotatably movable)

Patent 6030326: Automatic blade changing system
(TOOL CHANGING : INCLUDING MACHINE TOOL OR COMPONENT : Rotary spindle machine tool (e.g., milling machine, boring, machine, grinding machine, etc.) : Tool having specific mounting or work treating feature : Linearly moveable tool changer)

Patent 6030327: Coupling for the tending-side end of a roll in a paper machine or paper finishing machine
(ROLL OR ROLLER : WITH END RING OR REINFORCEMENT : Cloth or fabric member)

Patent 6030328: Resin roll for calendering magnetic recording medium and manufacturing method therefor
(ROLL OR ROLLER : CONCENTRIC LAYERED ANNULUS : Specific composition : With rubber or elastomer cover : With minor interruptions)

Patent 6030329: Machine for making disk jackets
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : CONTAINER MAKING : Pliable container (e.g., bag, envelope, etc.) : Including heat sealing : Including supplying indeterminate length work : And cutting, breaking, tearing, or abrading : At separate station from heat sealing : With means to advance work or product : Including work advance during heat sealing :)

Patent 6030330: Paper roll width reduction
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : WITH CUTTING, BREAKING, TEARING, OR ABRADING : And with bending : Form-scoring : And securing by interfitting)

Patent 6030331: Stack of folder wet wipes having improved dispensability and a method of making the same
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : WITH CUTTING, BREAKING, TEARING, OR ABRADING : And with bending : Folding : And securing by interfitting)

Patent 6030332: Centrifuge system with stacked discs attached to the housing
(IMPERFORATE BOWL: CENTRIFUGAL SEPARATORS : ROTATABLE BOWL : Including driven material-moving means therein : Rotatably driven coaxially with bowl, but differing as to direction or speed : Including element having helical blade :)

Patent 6030333: Implantable radiotherapy device
(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 6030334: Method and apparatus for treating and preventing arteriosclerosis
(SURGERY : MAGNETIC FIELD APPLIED TO BODY FOR THERAPY : Magnetic element placed within body (e.g., injected, inserted, implanted, etc.) : Injectors/holders for seeds or implants (e.g., capsules))

Patent 6030335: Implantable heart-assist pump of the back-pressure balloon type
(SURGERY : CARDIAC AUGMENTATION (PULSATORS, ETC.) : Externally supported or worn (e.g., garment, belt etc.))

Patent 6030336: Pressure generator for a counterpressure cardiac assistance device
(SURGERY : CARDIAC AUGMENTATION (PULSATORS, ETC.) : Aortic balloon pumping : Pulsating field)

Patent 6030337: Continence augmentor and methods for urinary control
(SURGERY : BODY INSERTED URINARY OR COLONIC INCONTINENT DEVICE OR TREATMENT (E.G., ARTIFICIAL SPHINCTERS, ETC.) : Sensory (e.g., visual, audio, tactile, etc.))

Patent 6030338: External vibratory exercising device for pelvic muscles
(SURGERY : BODY INSERTED URINARY OR COLONIC INCONTINENT DEVICE OR TREATMENT (E.G., ARTIFICIAL SPHINCTERS, ETC.) : Implanted : Audio (e.g., heartbeat, "white noise", etc.))

Patent 6030339: Imaging assembly for endoscopes making it possible to detachably attach units thereof, in which electric optical system and imaging device are
(SURGERY : ENDOSCOPE : With camera or solid state imager : Means for coupling camera or imager : Having tool raising platform)

Patent 6030340: Surgical retractor
(SURGERY : SPECULA : Retractor : With holder : Supporting frame : Closed frame (e.g., circle, square) : Cathode-ray tube used for display or included in recording means)

Patent 6030341: ROC method for early detection of disease
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING :)

Patent 6030342: Device for measuring calorie expenditure and device for measuring body temperature
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Via monitoring a plurality of physiological data, e.g., pulse and blood pressure :)

Patent 6030343: Single beam tone burst ultrasonic non contact tonometer and method of measuring intraocular pressure
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Testing aqueous humor pressure or related condition : Measuring impedance to flow of aqueous humor (tonometry) : Electrolyte containing)

Patent 6030344: Methods and apparatus for ultrasound image quantification
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : Anatomic image produced by reflective scanning : Electronic array scanning : Hand-held unit)

Patent 6030345: Method and system for ultrasound enhanced-resolution spectral Doppler
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : Doppler effect (e.g., fetal HR monitoring) : Blood flow studies : Hand-held unit)

Patent 6030346: Ultrasound imaging probe assembly
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : Structure of transducer or probe assembly : Blood flow studies)

Patent 6030347: Biological-signal detecting device
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Sensitivity to vibration : Locating acupuncture points)

Patent 6030348: Leveling device especially adapted for use in apparatus for performing light beam guided biopsies and the like
(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 6030349: Medical guide wire torquer
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Flexible catheter guide : Indicator)

Patent 6030350: Device and method for measuring phonation threshold pressure
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Measuring anatomical characteristic or force applied to or exerted by body : Indicator)

Patent 6030351: Pressure relief reminder and compliance system
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Measuring anatomical characteristic or force applied to or exerted by body : Foot : Means for controlling liquid flow)

Patent 6030352: Physical exercise device using T-shaped bar
(SURGERY: KINESITHERAPY : KINESITHERAPY : Exercising appliance : Applicator having specific movement)

Patent 6030353: Pneumatic chest compression apparatus
(SURGERY: KINESITHERAPY : KINESITHERAPY : Device with applicator having specific movement : Flexible membrane caused to move by fluid pressure : Control means for causing pulsation : Multiple belts)

Patent 6030354: Enhanced sling device
(SURGERY: SPLINT, BRACE, OR BANDAGE : ORTHOPEDIC BANDAGE : Sling :)

Patent 6030355: Orthopedic support material containing a silicate
(SURGERY: SPLINT, BRACE, OR BANDAGE : ORTHOPEDIC BANDAGE : Splint or brace : Shaped or shapeable :)

Patent 6030356: Irrigation clip
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : With means for cutting, scarifying, or vibrating (e.g., ultrasonic, etc.) tissue : With tubular injection means inserted into body)

Patent 6030357: System and method for high pressure delivery of gas-supersaturated fluids
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Gas application : Gas injected into body canal or cavity : Ejector pivoted or swung into operating position)

Patent 6030358: Microcatheter and method for site specific therapy
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Material introduced into and removed from body through passage in body inserted means : Gas injected into body canal or cavity)

Patent 6030359: Apparatus and method for delivering fluid flow to a surgical site
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material flow varying means controlled by condition responsive sensor : Means for ejecting solid from holder)

Patent 6030360: Steerable catheter
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Conduit with self-propelled or remote control means : Closure moved by relative movement between closure and separate protruding member)

Patent 6030361: Gastrostomy apparatus
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Having means inflated in body (e.g., inflatable nozzle, dilator, balloon catheter, occluder, etc.) : Having remote control for applying light, electricity, or heat to alter conduit shape (e.g., shape memory alloy, etc.))

Patent 6030362: Catheter for the delivery of a therapeutically active substance
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Having means inflated in body (e.g., inflatable nozzle, dilator, balloon catheter, occluder, etc.) : Having plural balloons on conduit : Displaying inflation or deflation data)

Patent 6030363: Medicament dispenser
(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.) : Material impelled into body by contraction of expanded elastic material reservoir : From hand supported injection means)

Patent 6030364: Apparatus and method for percutaneous placement of gastro-intestinal tubes
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Body piercer, obturator rod, or stylet axially movable within body entering conduit while latter is disposed in body : Having bag or sheath enclosing body entering conduit)

Patent 6030365: Minimally invasive sterile surgical access device and method
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Body piercer, obturator rod, or stylet axially movable within body entering conduit while latter is disposed in body : Having bag or sheath enclosing body entering conduit)

Patent 6030366: Syringe guard system for a unit dose syringe
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Means moved by person to inject or remove fluent material to or from body inserted conduit, holder, or reservoir : Injector or aspirator syringe supported only by person during use (e.g., hand held hypodermic syringe, douche tube with forced injection, etc.) : Having cover or protector for body entering conduit : Rotatable type valve (e.g., stopcock etc.))

Patent 6030367: Plunger rod
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Means moved by person to inject or remove fluent material to or from body inserted conduit, holder, or reservoir : Injector or aspirator syringe supported only by person during use (e.g., hand held hypodermic syringe, douche tube with forced injection, etc.) : With piston or plunger for expelling material from body or injector reservoir : Bellows-type reservoir)

Patent 6030368: Power syringe having a base and a lever
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Means moved by person to inject or remove fluent material to or from body inserted conduit, holder, or reservoir : Injector or aspirator syringe supported only by person during use (e.g., hand held hypodermic syringe, douche tube with forced injection, etc.) : With piston or plunger for expelling material from body or injector reservoir : Injector components pivoted relative to each other to move piston : By rotatable means (e.g., micrometer, etc.))

Patent 6030369: Micro catheter shaft
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Body inserted tubular conduit structure (e.g., needles, cannulas, nozzles, trocars, catheters, etc.) : Bag type)

Patent 6030370: Surgical instrument
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Body inserted tubular conduit structure (e.g., needles, cannulas, nozzles, trocars, catheters, etc.) : Bag type)

Patent 6030371: Catheters and method for nonextrusion manufacturing of catheters
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Body inserted tubular conduit structure (e.g., needles, cannulas, nozzles, trocars, catheters, etc.) : Flexible catheter or means (e.g., coupling) used therewith : With reinforcing structure : Lumen enforced by embedded or coiling strands : Braided or woven strands surrounding lumen :)

Patent 6030372: Absorbent article with dynamic elastic waist feature having a window
(SURGERY : MEANS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING BODY FLUIDS OR WASTE MATERIAL (E.G., RECEPTACLES, ETC.) : Absorbent pad for external or internal application and supports therefor (e.g., catamenial devices, diapers, etc.) : Having specific design, shape, or structural feature : Elastic type edge : Waist opening : And waist opening)

Patent 6030373: Multi-attachment fastening system
(SURGERY : MEANS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING BODY FLUIDS OR WASTE MATERIAL (E.G., RECEPTACLES, ETC.) : Absorbent pad for external or internal application and supports therefor (e.g., catamenial devices, diapers, etc.) : Pad having means for securing pad during use : Reinforcing means)

Patent 6030374: Ultrasound enhancement of percutaneous drug absorption
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Method : Therapeutic material introduced or removed through a piercing conduit (e.g., trocar) inserted into body : By measurement of a pressure differential)

Patent 6030375: Compressible vaginal insert and method for treating urogenital disorders
(SURGERY : CONTROLLED RELEASE THERAPEUTIC DEVICE OR SYSTEM :)

Patent 6030376: Corneal surgical apparatus
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Light application : Ophthalmic :)

Patent 6030377: Percutaneous transmyocardial revascularization marking system
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Light application : Angioplasty : Cataracts or glaucoma)

Patent 6030378: Method of hair removal by transcutaneous application of laser light
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Light application : Dermatological : Cataracts or glaucoma)

Patent 6030379: Systems and methods for seeking sub-surface temperature conditions during tissue ablation
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Electrical application : Systems : Tip in electrical circuit)

Patent 6030380: Radio frequency transmyocardial revascularization
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Electrical application : Applicators : Coagulation)

Patent 6030381: Composite dielectric coating for electrosurgical implements
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Electrical application : Applicators : Coagulation)

Patent 6030382: Flexible tissue ablatin elements for making long lesions
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Electrical application : Applicators : Coagulation)

Patent 6030383: Electrosurgical instrument and method of use
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Electrical application : Applicators : Cutting : By needle)

Patent 6030384: Bipolar surgical instruments having focused electrical fields
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Electrical application : Applicators : Cutting : Bipolar electrodes : With formable electrode)

Patent 6030385: Orthopaedic device for the gradual correction of limbs
Patent 6030386: Six axis external fixator strut
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : External fixation means : Ring frame : With pivot to pedestal)

Patent 6030387: Fixing means
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : External fixation means : Pin connector : Cyclable or incrementable)

Patent 6030388: Top tightening bone fixation apparatus
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Internal fixation means : Spinal positioner or stabilizer : Cyclable or incrementable)

Patent 6030389: System and method for stabilizing the human spine with a bone plate
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Internal fixation means : Cortical plate : Multi-element or coated plate : Having separable and distinct plate elements :)

Patent 6030390: Disc space spreader
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Orthopedic cutting instrument : Osteotome or scraper : Acetabular)

Patent 6030391: Alignment gauge for metatarsophalangeal fusion surgery
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Means for use in bone reperation : Osteotomy jig or fixture : Rasp or file)

Patent 6030392: Connector for hollow anatomical structures and methods of use
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier : By severing)

Patent 6030393: Needle and procedure for relieving urinary incontinence
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier : Suturing or ligating aid or guide : Means for clamping needle to handle)

Patent 6030394: Vessel loop with traction-enhancing surface
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Surgical mesh, connector, clip, clamp or band : Suturing or ligating aid or guide)

Patent 6030395: Anastomosis connection system
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Surgical mesh, connector, clip, clamp or band : Connector for hollow body organs : Alignment device (e.g., approximators))

Patent 6030396: Device for removing blood vessels from the human body
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Blood vessel, duct or teat cutter, scrapper or abrader : Occluding clip, clamp, or band)

Patent 6030397: Miniaturized medical brush
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Blood vessel, duct or teat cutter, scrapper or abrader : Occluding clip, clamp, or band)

Patent 6030398: Surgical microtomes
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Corneal cutter or guide for corneal cutter : By electrical or thermal application)

Patent 6030399: Fluid jet blood sampling device and methods
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Cutting, puncturing or piercing : By electrical or thermal application)

Patent 6030400: Articular cartilage harvesting knife
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Cutting, puncturing or piercing : By electrical or thermal application)

Patent 6030401: Vertebral enplate decorticator and osteophyte resector
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Cutting, puncturing or piercing : Rotary cutter : Cylindrical)

Patent 6030402: Apparatus and methods for the penetration of tissue, and the creation of an opening therein
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Cutting, puncturing or piercing : Puncturing or piercing : Spring driven or biased into cutting position)

Patent 6030403: Method and apparatus for applying electrical energy to medical instruments
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Cutting, puncturing or piercing : Puncturing or piercing : Spring driven or biased into cutting position)

Patent 6030404: Skin penetration apparatus including multiple needle configuration
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Cutting, puncturing or piercing : Puncturing or piercing : Multiple puncturing elements (e.g., tatoo, scarifiers, etc.) : Plural cutting blades)

Patent 6030405: Dilatation catheter with varied stiffness
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Internal pressure applicator (e.g., dilator) : Puncturing or piercing)

Patent 6030406: Method and apparatus for tissue dissection
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Internal pressure applicator (e.g., dilator) : Expanding dilator (e.g., expanding arm, etc.) : Nose or throat)

Patent 6030407: Device and method for protecting a stent delivery assembly
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Internal pressure applicator (e.g., dilator) : Expanding dilator (e.g., expanding arm, etc.) : Nose or throat)

Patent 6030408: Acupressure treatment device
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : External pressure applicator : Acupressure device : Nose or throat)

Patent 6030409: Medical forceps
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Forceps : Head)

Patent 6030410: Sternal closure technique and kit for performing same
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Sutureless closure : Material placed on opposed sides of incision or wound : Staple fastener : Screw, rack and pinion or pawl and racket)

Patent 6030411: Photoemitting catheters and other structures suitable for use in photo-dynamic therapy and other applications
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Light application : With fluid circulation)

Patent 6030412: Apparatus and method for cooling the brain, brain stem and associated neurologic tissues
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Thermal applicators : With fluid supply : Microwave or RF (high frequency))

Patent 6030413: Artificial graft and implantation method
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : ARTERIAL PROSTHESIS (I.E., BLOOD VESSEL) : Stent combined with surgical delivery system (e.g., surgical tools, delivery sheath, etc.) :)

Patent 6030414: Variable stent and method for treatment of arterial disease
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : ARTERIAL PROSTHESIS (I.E., BLOOD VESSEL) :)

Patent 6030415: Bell-bottom modular stent-graft
(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 6030416: Medical implants of stretch-crystallizable elastomers and methods of implantation
(DRUG, BIO-AFFECTING AND BODY TREATING COMPOSITIONS : PREPARATIONS CHARACTERIZED BY SPECIAL PHYSICAL FORM : Implant or insert : Surgical implant or material : Coated particulate form (e.g., liposome, etc.))

Patent 6030417: Hip prosthesis
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Bone : Joint bone : Hip joint bone : Femoral stem : Femoral joint head cap)

Patent 6030418: Blank for producing a soft wall inside socket
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : LEG : Socket holder : Cushioning means (e.g., pad or liner, etc.) : Including natural bone tissue)

Patent 6030419: Dyeing process for polyester-containing fibre materials
(BLEACHING AND DYEING; FLUID TREATMENT AND CHEMICAL MODIFICATION OF TEXTILES AND FIBERS : MULTIPLE CHEMICALLY DIVERSE FIBERS OR FIBERS WITH DIFFERENT CROSS SECTION, PROCESS OF DYEING OR PRODUCT : Polyester fiber and cellulose fiber : Silica or calcareous substrate, e.g., glass, etc.)

Patent 6030420: Dye mixtures and the use thereof
(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 : Sulfonated azo : Amino)

Patent 6030421: Ultra thin solid state lithium batteries and process of preparing same
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Electric battery cell making : Strain gauge making)

Patent 6030422: Method for modifying the electrochemical surface area of a cell using a perforated film
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Electric battery cell making : Strain gauge making)

Patent 6030423: Thin profile battery bonding method and method of conductively interconnecting electronic components
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Electric battery cell making : Including adhesively bonding : Applying terminal)

Patent 6030424: Water-in-oil emulsion fuel oil production system
(FUEL AND RELATED COMPOSITIONS : LIQUID FUELS (EXCLUDING FUELS THAT ARE EXCLUSIVELY MIXTURES OF LIQUID HYDROCARBONS) : Emulsion fuel (e.g., water-gasoline emulsions, etc.) : Liquid hydrocarbon, or liquid hydrocarbon and water, are the only components)

Patent 6030425: Catalytic acceleration and electrical bias control of CMP processing
(ABRASIVE TOOL MAKING PROCESS, MATERIAL, OR COMPOSITION : WITH INORGANIC MATERIAL : Metal or metal oxide :)

Patent 6030426: Lifting handle for air purifier
(GAS SEPARATION : WITH MEANS FACILITATING TRANSPORTABILITY OR HANDLING OF APPARATUS : Handle feature for apparatus or part thereof : Parallel)

Patent 6030427: Replaceable air filter apparatus
(GAS SEPARATION : WITH SEPARATE FLOW LINE ACCESS MEANS OR FILTER MEDIA PASSAGE MEANS OFFSET TO FLOW PATH : Access means is clamping or coupling means for unit filter media : Planar)

Patent 6030428: Porous polytetrafluoroethylene membrane, process for producing the same, sheet-form polytetrafluoroethylene molding, and air filter medium
(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 6030429: Hard sintered alloy
(SPECIALIZED METALLURGICAL PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS FOR USE THEREIN, CONSOLIDATED METAL POWDER COMPOSITIONS, AND LOOSE METAL PARTICULATE MIXTURES : COMPOSITIONS : Consolidated metal powder compositions : With nonmetal constituent - Silicon(Si) considered a metal (e.g., cermet, etc.) : Containing Boron(B) or Nitrogen(N) : Carbon(C) associated with more than one metal)

Patent 6030430: Blast furnace with narrowed top section and method of using
(SPECIALIZED METALLURGICAL PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS FOR USE THEREIN, CONSOLIDATED METAL POWDER COMPOSITIONS, AND LOOSE METAL PARTICULATE MIXTURES : PROCESSES : Process control responsive to sensed condition : Temperature sensed : Of feed gas)

Patent 6030431: Method for an improved energy input into a scrap bulk
(SPECIALIZED METALLURGICAL PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS FOR USE THEREIN, CONSOLIDATED METAL POWDER COMPOSITIONS, AND LOOSE METAL PARTICULATE MIXTURES : PROCESSES : Producing or treating free metal : At 300 degrees C or greater (e.g., pyrometallurgy, etc.) : Aluminum(Al))

Patent 6030432: Process for reducing ore fines and arrangement for carrying out the process
(SPECIALIZED METALLURGICAL PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS FOR USE THEREIN, CONSOLIDATED METAL POWDER COMPOSITIONS, AND LOOSE METAL PARTICULATE MIXTURES : PROCESSES : Producing or treating free metal : At 300 degrees C or greater (e.g., pyrometallurgy, etc.) : Iron(Fe) : Reducing in gaseous suspension : Fluidized bed : Using plural fluidized bed zones within a furnace : Carbon(C))

Patent 6030433: Method for extracting metals from metal-containing materials by pyrohydrolysis
(SPECIALIZED METALLURGICAL PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS FOR USE THEREIN, CONSOLIDATED METAL POWDER COMPOSITIONS, AND LOOSE METAL PARTICULATE MIXTURES : PROCESSES : Producing or treating free metal : At 300 degrees C or greater (e.g., pyrometallurgy, etc.) : Nonferrous : Zinc(Zn) : Reduction : Vaporizing or condensing : And solid)

Patent 6030434: Method for hot agglomeration of solid metallized iron particles to produce alloyed briquettes
(SPECIALIZED METALLURGICAL PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS FOR USE THEREIN, CONSOLIDATED METAL POWDER COMPOSITIONS, AND LOOSE METAL PARTICULATE MIXTURES : PROCESSES : Consolidating metalliferous material (e.g., ore, tailings, flue dust, fluxes, etc.) by agglomerating, compacting, or heat treating; preparatory process therefor; or treating consolidated material therefrom : Agglomerating or compacting : Sintering or with agglomerating or compacting)

Patent 6030435: Regulation of a PSA process
(GAS SEPARATION: PROCESSES : WITH CONTROL RESPONSIVE TO SENSED CONDITION : Temperature sensed : Sorbent flow rate modified)

Patent 6030436: Permeation tube for delivering fluid at a constant flow rate independent of ambient temperature variations
(GAS SEPARATION: PROCESSES : SELECTIVE DIFFUSION OF GASES : Selective diffusion of gases through substantially solid barrier (e.g., semipermeable membrane, etc.) : Created by rotating equipment)

Patent 6030437: Gas purifier
(GAS SEPARATION: APPARATUS : WITH CONTROL MEANS RESPONSIVE TO SENSED CONDITION FOR CONTROL OF GAS FLOW OR NONGASEOUS CONSTITUENT DISCHARGE : Gas cutoff or diversion : Having fibrous filter material or porous structure)

Patent 6030438: Additive for ink jet ink
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Marking : Inks : Pigment containing : Specified surfactant containing)

Patent 6030439: Ink jet printing method
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Marking : Inks : Pigment containing : Specified surfactant containing)

Patent 6030440: Water-based pigment-type ink and ink jet printer
(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 6030441: Ink set for ink jet recording and ink jet recording method using the same
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Marking : Inks : Pigment containing : Organic nitrogen compound containing : Shellac or derivative containing)

Patent 6030442: Microporous fast response gels and methods of use
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Carbohydrate or derivative containing : With cellulose ether or salt thereof (i.e., mixture of (A) a cellulose ether or salt thereof and (B) a carbohydrate material which is other than cellulose ether or salt of the same etherifying radical as in (A) differing only in the degree of etherification) : The carbohydrate is a cellulose material)

Patent 6030443: Paper coating composition with improved optical brightener carriers
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Carbohydrate or derivative containing : With hetero ring compound except carbohydrate : With element or inorganic compound except water)

Patent 6030444: Mixture for treating silicon-containing substrates
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Silicon containing other than solely as silicon dioxide or as part of an aluminum-containing compound : C bonded directly to Si atom : Nitrogen containing)

Patent 6030445: Multi-component mixtures for manufacturing of in situ doped borophosphosilicate
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Silicon containing other than solely as silicon dioxide or as part of an aluminum-containing compound : Si-O-C bonded compound : C radical bonded to Si is unsaturated)

Patent 6030446: Cementitious compositions and lightweight structural units
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Inorganic settable ingredient containing : Hollow, foam, cellular or porous material containing or method of forming cellular or porous product : Organic material containing : Carbohydrate)

Patent 6030447: Cement formulation
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Inorganic settable ingredient containing : Portland type cement : Soil, diatomaceous earth, clay, slate or shale, containing or material for treating soil or earth (e.g., soil stabilization, etc.) : Calcium sulfate specified (e.g., gypsum, anhydrite, plaster of Paris, etc.))

Patent 6030448: Method for producing cement clinker
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Inorganic settable ingredient containing : Portland type cement : Portland type cement per se (e.g., clinker preparation, etc.) : Calcium sulfate specified (e.g., gypsum, anhydrite, plaster of Paris, etc.))

Patent 6030449: Garnet single crystal for substrate of magneto-optic element and method of manufacturing thereof
(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 6030450: Method of fabricating a silicon 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 6030451: Two camera diameter control system with diameter tracking for silicon ingot growth
(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 6030452: Planarized growth of III-V compound
(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) : Using an organic precursor (e.g., propane, metal-organic, MOCVD, MOVPE) : Fully-sealed or vacuum-maintained chamber (e.g., ampoule))

Patent 6030453: III-V epitaxial wafer production
(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) : Using an organic precursor (e.g., propane, metal-organic, MOCVD, MOVPE) : Fully-sealed or vacuum-maintained chamber (e.g., ampoule))

Patent 6030454: Composition and method for forming thin film ferrite layers on a substrate
(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) : Using an organic precursor (e.g., propane, metal-organic, MOCVD, MOVPE) : Fully-sealed or vacuum-maintained chamber (e.g., ampoule))

Patent 6030455: Substrate holder
(COATING APPARATUS : WORK HOLDERS, OR HANDLING DEVICES : With tank structure, liquid supply, control, and/or nonradiant heating means)

Patent 6030456: Installation to supply gas
(COATING APPARATUS : CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL : Cyclic operation of singular element)

Patent 6030457: Substrate processing apparatus
(COATING APPARATUS : GAS OR VAPOR DEPOSITION : Web or sheet work)

Patent 6030458: Phosphorus effusion source
(COATING APPARATUS : GAS OR VAPOR DEPOSITION : Multizone chamber : Cut off)

Patent 6030459: Low-pressure processing device
(COATING APPARATUS : GAS OR VAPOR DEPOSITION : Multizone chamber : Cut off)

Patent 6030460: Method and apparatus for forming dielectric films
(COATING APPARATUS : GAS OR VAPOR DEPOSITION : With treating means (e.g., jarring) : Substrate contacting mask)

Patent 6030461: Portable cooling system for use with a semiconductor fabrication system
(COATING APPARATUS : GAS OR VAPOR DEPOSITION : With treating means (e.g., jarring) : By means to heat or cool : Radio frequency antenna or radio frequency inductive coil discharge means)

Patent 6030462: Smoking article having increased amino acid content
(TOBACCO : PRODUCT OR DEVICE HAVING IDENTIFIABLE CONSTITUENT TO FLAVOR OR ENHANCE FLAVOR : Smoking simulator)

Patent 6030463: System and method for ultrasonic cleaning and degreasing
(CLEANING AND LIQUID CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : : Including application of electrical radiant or wave energy to work :)

Patent 6030464: Method for diagnosing, cleaning and preserving carpeting and other fabrics
(CLEANING AND LIQUID CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : : Using solid work treating agents : Including acidic agent)

Patent 6030465: Extractor with twin, counterrotating agitators
(CLEANING AND LIQUID CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : : Using solid work treating agents : Including acidic agent)

Patent 6030466: Paint stripping composition based on tetrahydrofurfuryl ethers
(CLEANING AND LIQUID CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : : Paints, varnishes, lacquers, or enamels, removal : Gas or vapor blasts or currents)

Patent 6030467: Surfactant-aided removal of organics
(CLEANING AND LIQUID CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : : Oils, grease, tar, or wax removal, by dissolving : Gas or vapor blasts or currents)

Patent 6030468: Cold accumulator
(METAL TREATMENT : STOCK : Magnetic : Rare earth and transition metal containing : Oleaginous)

Patent 6030469: Fully martensitic steel alloy
(METAL TREATMENT : STOCK : Ferrous (i.e., iron base) : Nine percent or more chromium containing : Six percent or more group IV, V or VI transition metal containing)

Patent 6030470: Method and plant for rolling hot-rolled wide strip in a CSP plant
(METAL TREATMENT : PROCESS OF MODIFYING OR MAINTAINING INTERNAL PHYSICAL STRUCTURE (I.E., MICROSTRUCTURE) OR CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF METAL, PROCESS OF REACTIVE COATING OF METAL AND PROCESS OF CHEMICAL-HEAT REMOVING (E.G., FLAME-CUTTING, ETC.) OR BURNING OF METAL : With casting or solidifying from melt : Iron(Fe) or iron base alloy : Continuous casting : With working)

Patent 6030471: Method for producing a hardened wheel
(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 : Iron(Fe) or iron base alloy : Railway stock (e.g., rails, wheels, axles, etc.) : Wheel : Iron(Fe) or iron base alloy)

Patent 6030472: Method of manufacturing aluminide sheet by thermomechanical processing of aluminide powders
(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 : Iron(Fe) or iron base alloy : With working : With working at or below 120`C or unspecified cold working : Heating step follows cold working : Treating composition contains water)

Patent 6030473: Method for manufacturing a granular material for producing ignition nuclei in propellants and fuels
(EXPLOSIVE AND THERMIC COMPOSITIONS OR CHARGES : PROCESSES OF MAKING : Nitrated starch or nitrated sugar)

Patent 6030474: Information card coating method
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : With measuring, testing, or inspecting : To similarly formed batt)

Patent 6030475: System for and method of applying a sealant strip to sheet material
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : With measuring, testing, or inspecting : To similarly formed batt)

Patent 6030476: Insulated stock material and containers and methods of making the same
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : With pore forming in situ to form cellular lamina : Foaming : Subsequent to assembly of laminae : Plural covering operations)

Patent 6030477: Method of making a composite of paper and plastic film and composites
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : With flame contact of lamina : Foaming)

Patent 6030478: Method and apparatus for removably inserting an electric tire tag into a tire
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : Making flexible or resilient toroidal shape; e.g., tire, inner tube, etc. : Of plural layers : Joining tube ends to form torus)

Patent 6030479: Device and process for constructing the carcass and for preshaping a half-finished (unvulcanized) rubber tire
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : Making flexible or resilient toroidal shape; e.g., tire, inner tube, etc. : Of plural layers : Applying fabric to form (e.g., carcass building) : Folding fabric about bead)

Patent 6030480: Method for manufacturing multi-layered high-deformation piezoelectric actuators and sensors
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : Bonding in stressed condition of at least one prestressed element : With cutting of joining ends)

Patent 6030481: Method and apparatus for manufacture of swatch bearing sheets
(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 6030482: Label continuum and producing method thereof
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : Utilizing parting or release material to prevent adhesion : To the lining of hollow body)

Patent 6030483: Method of forming laminates using a tessellated core
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : Of laminae having opposed facing areas out of contact : By nonuniform adhesive application)

Patent 6030484: Production method for laminated air filter
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : By tackifying substance of self-sustaining lamina to be bonded; e.g., autogenous bonding, etc. : With heating of lamina prior to assembly : Diverse laminae)

Patent 6030485: Method and apparatus for manufacturing a semiconductor device
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Delaminating, per se : Particular adhesive)

Patent 6030486: Magnetically confined plasma reactor for processing a semiconductor wafer
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : DIFFERENTIAL FLUID ETCHING APPARATUS : Having glow discharge electrode gas energizing means : With magnetic field generating means for control of the etchant gas : Liquid etchant spray means)

Patent 6030487: Wafer carrier assembly
(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 6030488: Chemical and mechanical 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 6030489: Apparatus for controlling etch rate when using consumable electrodes during plasma etching
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : DIFFERENTIAL FLUID ETCHING APPARATUS : With measuring, sensing, detection or process control means : For detection or control of pressure or flow of etchant gas : Liquid etchant spray means)

Patent 6030490: Apparatus for radio-frequency bonding of thermoplastic members
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : SURFACE BONDING MEANS AND/OR ASSEMBLY MEANS THEREFOR : With means applying wave energy or electrical energy directly to work : With electrode having a mechanical function; e.g., pressing, etc. : Shaping or deforming function; e.g., patterned electrode, etc. : Electrodes on opposing sides of smallest dimension of work)

Patent 6030491: Processing compositions and methods of using same
(ETCHING A SUBSTRATE: PROCESSES : GAS PHASE ETCHING OF SUBSTRATE : Etching inorganic substrate : Etching silicon containing substrate : Etching of substrate containing elemental copper, or an alloy or compound thereof)

Patent 6030492: Impregnation of cellulose-containing material with black liquor in a single vessel digester
(PAPER MAKING AND FIBER LIBERATION : PROCESSES OF CHEMICAL LIBERATION, RECOVERY OR PURIFICATION OF NATURAL CELLULOSE OR FIBROUS MATERIAL : Continuous chemical treatment or continuous charging or discharging : Plural diverse stage treatment :)

Patent 6030493: Process for recovering chemicals and energy from cellulose spent liquor using multiple gasifiers
(PAPER MAKING AND FIBER LIBERATION : PROCESSES OF CHEMICAL LIBERATION, RECOVERY OR PURIFICATION OF NATURAL CELLULOSE OR FIBROUS MATERIAL : With regeneration, reclamation, reuse, recycling or destruction of digestion fluid : With destruction of organic ingredient in or smelting of liquor :)

Patent 6030494: Method of treating melodorous gases of a pulp mill
(PAPER MAKING AND FIBER LIBERATION : PROCESSES OF CHEMICAL LIBERATION, RECOVERY OR PURIFICATION OF NATURAL CELLULOSE OR FIBROUS MATERIAL : Digestion odor control : Recirculation (includes separation from fibers))

Patent 6030495: Method for increasing brightness in pulp paper and polymeric materials
(PAPER MAKING AND FIBER LIBERATION : PROCESSES OF CHEMICAL LIBERATION, RECOVERY OR PURIFICATION OF NATURAL CELLULOSE OR FIBROUS MATERIAL : Treatment with particular chemical : Sulfur containing : Alcohols or phenols)

Patent 6030496: Making a web
(PAPER MAKING AND FIBER LIBERATION : PROCESSES AND PRODUCTS : Non-uniform, irregular or configured web or sheet : Creping and/or crinkling : Electrical conductor)

Patent 6030497: Paper web and process for making the same
(PAPER MAKING AND FIBER LIBERATION : PROCESSES AND PRODUCTS : Multi-layer waterlaid webs or sheets : Separately formed webs subsequently united : Fiber)

Patent 6030498: Mugwort-impregnated sheet and method for making the same
(PAPER MAKING AND FIBER LIBERATION : PROCESSES AND PRODUCTS : Non-fiber additive : Cellulosic)

Patent 6030499: Method and apparatus in a paper or board machine for dewatering the web
(PAPER MAKING AND FIBER LIBERATION : PROCESSES AND PRODUCTS : Running or indefinite length work forming and/or treating processes (e.g., web) : Forming single web between opposed forming surfaces : Application to formed web)

Patent 6030500: Arrangement for feeding stock to a headbox in a papermaking machine
(PAPER MAKING AND FIBER LIBERATION : APPARATUS : Running or indefinite length product forming and/or treating means : Means directing stock into contact with molding surface : Flow box, slice, and/or approach flow : With vanes or pulp stream dividing means : Immersed rotary member (e.g., rectifier roll))

Patent 6030501: Paper forming activity blade
(PAPER MAKING AND FIBER LIBERATION : APPARATUS : Running or indefinite length product forming and/or treating means : Flexible endless band type mold (e.g., Fourdrinier) : Means retarding or controlling drainage through mold : Wire bottom scrappers or deflectors : Flexible or pivoted)

Patent 6030502: Press arrangement
(PAPER MAKING AND FIBER LIBERATION : APPARATUS : Running or indefinite length product forming and/or treating means : Press and felt : Extended nip press : Vibrating or shaking (e.g., shake frames))

Patent 6030503: Press sleeve for a press device
(PAPER MAKING AND FIBER LIBERATION : APPARATUS : Running or indefinite length product forming and/or treating means : Press and felt : Extended nip press : With impermeable belt structure or impermeable belt composition : Perpendicular to plane of wire)

Patent 6030504: Control circuit for water distiller
(DISTILLATION: APPARATUS : APPARATUS : Systems : Separatory : Column : Automatic temperature and/or pressure control : Parallel)

Patent 6030505: Process for the continuous preparation of pure 5-formyl valeric acid esters
(DISTILLATION: PROCESSES, SEPARATORY : CONVECTIVE DISTILLATION WITH NORMALLY GASEOUS MEDIUM, E.G., AIR : Utilizing removing solid from liquid)

Patent 6030506: Preparation of independently generated highly reactive chemical species
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : : Electrostatic field or electrical discharge : Processes of purifying materials)

Patent 6030507: Process for making a crystalline solid-solution powder with low electrical resistance
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : : Electrostatic field or electrical discharge : Processes of purifying materials)

Patent 6030508: Sputter etching chamber having a gas baffle with improved uniformity
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : : Coating, forming or etching by sputtering : Resolving emulsion or dispersion)

Patent 6030509: Apparatus and method for shielding a wafer holder
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : : Coating, forming or etching by sputtering : Glow discharge sputter deposition (e.g., cathode sputtering, etc.) : Using cohesive filter or solid packing)

Patent 6030510: Hot reflow sputtering method and apparatus
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : : Coating, forming or etching by sputtering : Glow discharge sputter deposition (e.g., cathode sputtering, etc.) : Using cohesive filter or solid packing)

Patent 6030511: Collimated sputtering method and system used therefor
(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 : Using modifying agent)

Patent 6030512: Device for forming bumps by metal plating
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : APPARATUS : Electrolytic : Object protection : Localized area applicators : With current control)

Patent 6030513: Full face mask for capacitance-voltage measurements
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : APPARATUS : Coating, forming or etching by sputtering : Coating : Specified mask, shield or shutter : Hook or loop)

Patent 6030514: Method of reducing sputtering burn-in time, minimizing sputtered particulate, and target assembly therefor
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : APPARATUS : Coating, forming or etching by sputtering : Coating : Specified target particulars : Hook or loop)

Patent 6030515: Method for fabricating metal micropatterns
(ELECTROLYSIS: PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS USED THEREIN, AND METHODS OF PREPARING THE COMPOSITIONS : ELECTROLYTIC COATING (PROCESS, COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF PREPARING COMPOSITION) : Coating selected area : Coating is microcracked)

Patent 6030516: Tin plating electrolyte compositions
(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 : Tin : Utilizing organic compound-containing bath : Nitrogen-heterocyclic compound-containing)

Patent 6030517: Process for preparing a film of an oxide or a hydroxide of an element of groups IIB or IIIA of the periodic table, and the composite structures
(ELECTROLYSIS: PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS USED THEREIN, AND METHODS OF PREPARING THE COMPOSITIONS : ELECTROLYTIC COATING (PROCESS, COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF PREPARING COMPOSITION) : Forming nonmetal coating : Oxide-containing coating (e.g., lead dioxide, etc.) : Anodizing)

Patent 6030518: Reduced temperature aluminum production in an electrolytic cell having an inert anode
(ELECTROLYSIS: PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS USED THEREIN, AND METHODS OF PREPARING THE COMPOSITIONS : ELECTROLYTIC SYNTHESIS (PROCESS, COMPOSITION, AND METHOD OF PREPARING COMPOSITION) : Utilizing fused bath : Single metal produced : Aluminum : Utilizing specified electrode other than consumable electrode (e.g., cylindrical, tapered, etc.) : Specified electrode composition other than consumable inorganic carbon or graphite : Nonmetal containing (e.g., metal oxide, carbide, etc.) :)

Patent 6030519: Electrode pad for debonding paint from a metal substrate
(ELECTROLYSIS: PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS USED THEREIN, AND METHODS OF PREPARING THE COMPOSITIONS : ELECTROLYTIC MATERIAL TREATMENT (PRODUCT, PROCESS, AND ELECTROLYTE COMPOSITION) : Metal or metal alloy : Removing foreign material (e.g., cleaning, etc.) : Hydrocarbon oil)

Patent 6030520: Nitrate reduction
(ELECTROLYSIS: PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS USED THEREIN, AND METHODS OF PREPARING THE COMPOSITIONS : ELECTROLYTIC MATERIAL TREATMENT (PRODUCT, PROCESS, AND ELECTROLYTE COMPOSITION) : Removing metal : Glass, silica, quartz, or optical material (e.g., contact lenses, etc.))

Patent 6030521: Gasoline fuel
(MINERAL OILS: PROCESSES AND PRODUCTS : PRODUCTS AND COMPOSITIONS : Fuels : Gasolines : Admixtures :)

Patent 6030522: Combined steam conversion process for treating vacuum gas oil
(MINERAL OILS: PROCESSES AND PRODUCTS : CHEMICAL CONVERSION OF HYDROCARBONS : Cracking : With nonreactive material : Vapors : Steam : With Group VIII metal or oxide)

Patent 6030523: Process for neutralization of petroleum acids (LAW810)
(MINERAL OILS: PROCESSES AND PRODUCTS : REFINING : Organic acid or phenol contaminant removal : Polychorinated biphenyl (PCB))

Patent 6030524: Refinery atmospheric pipestill with methanol stripping
(MINERAL OILS: PROCESSES AND PRODUCTS : FRACTIONATION : Distillation : Rectification : With added gas or vapor (e.g., steam) : With product recycle between distillation zones)

Patent 6030525: Cost-orientated control of a regenerable filter
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : FLOW, FLUID PRESSURE OR MATERIAL LEVEL, RESPONSIVE : Fluid current controlled cyclic system : Sight glass)

Patent 6030526: Water treatment and purification
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : WITH MEANS TO ADD TREATING MATERIAL : From bottom of separator)

Patent 6030527: Apparatus for performing polynucleotide separations using liquid chromatography
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : WITH MEANS TO ADD TREATING MATERIAL : Chromatography : With sediment recycle means directly to main stream)

Patent 6030528: Waste water treatment plant for removing nitrogen and phosphorus
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : WITH MEANS TO ADD TREATING MATERIAL : Plural distinct separators : Serially connected : Diverse type : In flow between inlet and separator)

Patent 6030529: Biological reactor including settler assembly
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : PARTICULATE MATERIAL TYPE SEPARATOR, E.G., ION EXCHANGE OR SAND BED : With rehabilitation means : Including means to apply gas to bed : Moving fluid distributor)

Patent 6030530: Non-cytotoxic polyurethane medical items
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : CASING DIVIDED BY MEMBRANE INTO SECTIONS HAVING INLET(S) AND/OR OUTLET(S) : With baffle perpendicular to flow direction)

Patent 6030531: Filter element assembly
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : PLURAL DISTINCT SEPARATORS : Filters : One element within another : Individually controlled for removal with common receiver)

Patent 6030532: Solid-liquid separator and filter
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : FILTER : Movable medium : Centrifugal extractor : Central header)

Patent 6030533: Apparatus and method for the treatment of water containing organic pollutants
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : PROCESSES : Treatment by living organism : Including adding ancillary growth medium for microorganism : And reusing oxidant)

Patent 6030534: Three dimensional continuous loop reactor
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : PROCESSES : Treatment by living organism : Aerobic treatment : And internally circulating the liquid : Of sludge or separated solid)

Patent 6030535: Method of and apparatus for producing potable water and salt
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : PROCESSES : Liquid/liquid solvent or colloidal extraction or diffusing or passing through septum selective as to material of a component of liquid; such diffusing or passing being effected by other than only an ion exchange or sorption process : Diffusing or passing through septum selective as to material of a component of liquid : Filtering through membrane (e.g., ultrafiltration) : Hyperfiltration (e.g., reverse osmosis, etc.) : Maintaining critical concentration(s))

Patent 6030536: Disposal method for fuel oil and crude oil spills
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : PROCESSES : Ion exchange or selective sorption : Including rehabilitating or regenerating exchange material or sorbent : Of oil sorbent material : Utilizing aluminum, calcium, or iron containing agent)

Patent 6030537: Method for removing arsenic from aqueous systems containing competing ions
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : PROCESSES : Ion exchange or selective sorption : Removing ions : Anions : Continuous cyclic process)

Patent 6030538: Method and apparatus for dewatering previously-dewatered municipal waste-water sludges using high electrical voltages
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : PROCESSES : Utilizing electrical or wave energy (directly applied to liquid or material being treated) : Electrical property sensing)

Patent 6030539: In-line liquid filtration device useable for blood, blood products or the like
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : PROCESSES : Separating : Including temperature change)

Patent 6030540: Method for producing tapered waveguide
(ETCHING A SUBSTRATE: PROCESSES : MASKING OF A SUBSTRATE USING MATERIAL RESISTANT TO AN ETCHANT (I.E., ETCH RESIST) : Mask is multilayer resist : Bonding of preform of metal or an alloy thereof to a preform of a nonmetal)

Patent 6030541: Process for defining a pattern using an anti-reflective coating and structure therefor
(ETCHING A SUBSTRATE: PROCESSES : MASKING OF A SUBSTRATE USING MATERIAL RESISTANT TO AN ETCHANT (I.E., ETCH RESIST) : Mask resist contains inorganic material : Mask resist contains a color imparting agent)

 

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