Patents 6036376 - 6036628

 

 

Patent 6036376: Camera having a lens cover
(PHOTOGRAPHY : FOLDING OR COLLAPSIBLE CAMERA : Having axially moving lens : Having self-erecting lens holder)

Patent 6036377: Camera with lens barrier apparatus
(PHOTOGRAPHY : CAMERA DETAIL : Lens cover : Shutter charging lever on lens housing)

Patent 6036378: Focal plane shutter unit having three plates
(PHOTOGRAPHY : CAMERA DETAIL : Shutter : Sliding plate type : Plural plates : Having base plate detail : Three or more rollers)

Patent 6036379: Camera with hand-pressure activated illuminator
(PHOTOGRAPHY : CAMERA DETAIL : Shutter : Release or actuator means : Plural oscillating blades)

Patent 6036380: Printer having a plastic platen
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : FOR TYPING ON FLAT RECORD-MEDIUM OR AGAINST FLAT PLATEN : Underscoring concurrently with character imprinting)

Patent 6036381: Book printer including support for accommodating bound portion
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : FOR TYPING ON FLAT RECORD-MEDIUM OR AGAINST FLAT PLATEN : For typing on a book : Including a type-head (e.g., cylinder, disc, etc.) : Including plural space-bars for different spacings)

Patent 6036382: Ribbon transport mechanism having driven pivoting carrier beam and method of using
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : INCLUDING INTERPOSED INKING DEVICE (E.G., RIBBON) FOR RECORD-MEDIUM : Ribbon-feeding mechanism : Including electrically powered drive means (e.g., solenoid, stepping motor, etc.) : Ribbon fed perpendicular to print-line at print-point)

Patent 6036383: Computer driven printer
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : SHEET OR WEB (E.G., RECORD-MEDIUM FEEDING MECHANISM) : For feeding web record-medium : With web supply or takeup or mount therefor (e.g., web cartridge, etc.) : With table or frame (e.g., collating-table))

Patent 6036384: Printer for printing edge marks on gaming tickets
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : MEANS AUXILIARY TO TYPEWRITING FUNCTION : Indicator means : For indicating position of line or end-of-page : Including detector of record-medium : With line numbering)

Patent 6036385: Adaptable pressure writing instrument holder
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : WITH MEANS TO ATTACH OR CONFORM TO BODY OF USER : At discharge portion of implement)

Patent 6036386: Portable golf ball washer
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : INCLUDING TOOL(S) FOR CURVED OR PLURAL WORK SURFACE(S) : Confronting tool faces :)

Patent 6036387: Device for applying a pasty product, particularly a cosmetic product such as lipstick
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : SOLID MATERIAL FOR RUBBING CONTACT OR SUPPORT THEREFOR : Including means to advance material : Screw feed : Including means to positively transmit rotation to sliding screw-feed member : By pin and slot coupling : Including carrier for piece of material :)

Patent 6036388: Windshield washing service unit
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : SUPPLY CONTAINER AND INDEPENDENT APPLICATOR : Manually reciprocable sleeve)

Patent 6036389: Combination basting brush and container cap
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : INCLUDING MEANS FOR DISPENSING MATERIAL DIRECTLY TO WORK SURFACE : Sealed-cartridge receiver with flow-establishing means)

Patent 6036390: Apparatus for cleaning glass having a plurality of gripping members defined therein
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : INCLUDING MEANS FOR DISPENSING MATERIAL DIRECTLY TO WORK SURFACE : Blade-like or pad-like tool : By piercing cartridge)

Patent 6036391: Hand-held applicator for applying a cleaning or polishing solution to a surface
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : INCLUDING MEANS TO APPLY MATERIAL-MOVING FORCE : By compression or suction of gas in reservoir : By one-way means for adding gas to reservoir (e.g., pump) : Squeeze bulb)

Patent 6036392: Painting tool
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : MATERIAL FLOWS THROUGH POROUS TOOL : Hollow roller : By one-way means for removing gas from reservoir)

Patent 6036393: Soap saver and dispenser novelty
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : MATERIAL FLOWS THROUGH POROUS TOOL : Including compartment for soluble solid material : Wick separate from tool)

Patent 6036394: Ring metals with linkage locking device
(BINDER DEVICE RELEASABLY ENGAGING APERTURE OR NOTCH OF SHEET : SHEET RETAINER TRAVELS ARCUATE PATH : Releasably attached to keeper)

Patent 6036395: Notebook organizers
(BINDER DEVICE RELEASABLY ENGAGING APERTURE OR NOTCH OF SHEET : SHEET RETAINER WITH BASE OR DEPOSITORY : Keeper including apertured or recessed sheet retainer receiving component)

Patent 6036396: Removable protector for a page of sample book
(BINDER DEVICE RELEASABLY ENGAGING APERTURE OR NOTCH OF SHEET : MISCELLANEOUS : Sheet lifters : Hinged at juncture)

Patent 6036397: Connector having passages for adhesive flow
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : MOLDED JOINT : Socket or open cup for bonding material : Clamped member)

Patent 6036398: Extruded frame member for structural connection and method of forming same
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : MEMBER ENDS JOINED BY INSERTED SECTION : With separate force-applying means)

Patent 6036399: Crash barrier and method of erecting
(ROAD STRUCTURE, PROCESS, OR APPARATUS : TRAFFIC STEERING DEVICE OR BARRIER : Street or curb inlet for surface drainage)

Patent 6036400: Quick release delineator apparatus
(ROAD STRUCTURE, PROCESS, OR APPARATUS : TRAFFIC DIRECTOR : Curb)

Patent 6036401: Roadway access device and method of using same
(ROAD STRUCTURE, PROCESS, OR APPARATUS : PAVEMENT : Vault cover-closure : Elevation or level adjustment :)

Patent 6036402: Compensating member for pavers
(ROAD STRUCTURE, PROCESS, OR APPARATUS : PAVEMENT : Including joint means : Wood)

Patent 6036403: Cable burial system
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : SUBTERRANEAN OR SUBMARINE PIPE OR CABLE LAYING, RETRIEVING, MANIPULATING, OR TREATING : Submerging, raising, or manipulating line of pipe or cable in or from marine environment : Entrenched or buried : By towing submerged sled with attached plow and pipe or cable guide : With bottom fluidizing means)

Patent 6036404: Foundation system for tension leg platforms
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : MARINE STRUCTURE OR FABRICATION THEREOF : Tension leg platform : Installing means)

Patent 6036405: Retaining wall system
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : EARTH TREATMENT OR CONTROL : Shoring, bracing, or cave-in prevention : Retaining wall : Shield type)

Patent 6036406: Mobile blower system for planting grass seed
(CONVEYORS: FLUID CURRENT : AMBULANT OR PORTABLE : Vehicle mounted : Input)

Patent 6036407: Solids conveying system for compacted, friable solids that can not be pushed or compressed
(CONVEYORS: FLUID CURRENT : INTAKE TO FLUID CURRENT CONVEYOR : Combined intake and discharge : Having radially extending blades)

Patent 6036408: Extraction apparatus for bulk material containers
(CONVEYORS: FLUID CURRENT : INTAKE TO FLUID CURRENT CONVEYOR : Movable inlet : With terminal)

Patent 6036409: Blind hole self-collet countersink
(CUTTING BY USE OF ROTATING AXIALLY MOVING TOOL : WITH WORK-ENGAGING STRUCTURE OTHER THAN TOOL OR TOOL-SUPPORT : Means to intermittently advance work)

Patent 6036410: Tip portion of the drill bit
(CUTTING BY USE OF ROTATING AXIALLY MOVING TOOL : TOOL OR TOOL WITH SUPPORT : Having peripherally spaced cutting edges : With axially extending relief channel : Spiral channel : With tool-holding clamp and clamp actuator)

Patent 6036411: Method of producing an article
(GEAR CUTTING, MILLING, OR PLANING : MILLING : Process : Templet)

Patent 6036412: Coolant and chip removal apparatus for milling operations
(GEAR CUTTING, MILLING, OR PLANING : MILLING : With means to control temperature or lubricate : Cutter or work : Adapted to trigger fluid energy)

Patent 6036413: High speed hydrodynamic spindle
(GEAR CUTTING, MILLING, OR PLANING : MILLING : Cutter spindle or spindle support : Cutter turning about vertical axis)

Patent 6036414: Electric spindle holder slide for a high-speed machine tool
(GEAR CUTTING, MILLING, OR PLANING : MILLING : Cutter spindle or spindle support : Cutter turning about vertical axis)

Patent 6036415: Spindle for gripping and closing a mounting member
(GEAR CUTTING, MILLING, OR PLANING : MILLING : Cutter spindle or spindle support : Cutter turning about vertical axis)

Patent 6036416: Apparatus for driving a cutter holder in a machining tool
(GEAR CUTTING, MILLING, OR PLANING : MILLING : Cutter spindle or spindle support : With cutter holder : And draw bar : Multiple row dividing head)

Patent 6036417: Stabilizing arm for all-terrain vehicle
(FREIGHT ACCOMMODATION ON FREIGHT CARRIER : PARTICULAR ARTICLE ACCOMMODATION : Wheeled vehicle : Four-wheeled vehicle accommodation : Vehicle retainer* : Ramp becomes vehicle sustainer)

Patent 6036418: Self-expanding blind fastener with mechanical lock
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : HAVING SEPARATE EXPANDER MEANS : Including sleeve and distinct tapered expander (e.g., anchor bolt type) : Expansible element moved relative to stationary expander : Spread by pressing element over initially inserted expander (e.g., push type) : Expander type)

Patent 6036419: Fastener structure
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : EXTERNALLY THREADED FASTENER ELEMENT, E.G., BOLT, SCREW, ETC. : Head driving structure : Socket or slot : Opposed open ended plural slots, e.g., spanner, etc. : And specified cutting edge, face, rake, relief surface, or flute angle (e.g., axially facing facets))

Patent 6036420: Capped wheel nut assembly
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : INTERNALLY THREADED FASTENER ELEMENT, E.G., NUT, ETC. : Having cap : Cap crimped onto nut : Tapered)

Patent 6036421: Fastening device with detachable extension
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : INTERNALLY THREADED FASTENER ELEMENT, E.G., NUT, ETC. : Multipart : Resiliently retained)

Patent 6036422: Roller washer bearing and method
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : WASHER STRUCTURE : Including antifriction means : Wire or rod formed)

Patent 6036423: Coil inserter for binding a stack of sheets together
(BOOKBINDING: PROCESS AND APPARATUS : APPARATUS : Edge binding apparatus : Perforated sheet binder : Lining or crash applying means)

Patent 6036424: Cart for unloading and transporting chain
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : CHAMBER OF A TYPE UTILIZED FOR A HEATING FUNCTION AND MATERIAL CHARGING OR DISCHARGING MEANS THEREFOR : Including driven device and/or inclined flow path to carry or convey material into, within, and out of chamber : With means outside of chamber to carry or guide material to, or from, device or path : Including orbiting bucket)

Patent 6036425: Component-feeding device in electronic component-mounting apparatus
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : PLURAL, STATIC STRUCTURES FOR SUPPORTING DISCRETE LOADS AND CHARGING OR DISCHARGING MEANS THEREFOR : Load-underlying members (e.g., racks, receptacles (or a compartmented receptacle), shelves, troughs, etc.) : Charging or discharging means includes load sustaining surface and device to transfer load, with horizontal component of movement, from or to surface or member : With means to detect obstruction and alter movement of charging or discharging means)

Patent 6036426: Wafer handling method and apparatus
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : MOVABLE RACK HAVING SUPERPOSED, CHARGE-SUPPORTING ELEMENTS, AND EXTERNAL MEANS FOR CHARGING OR DISCHARGING ELEMENTS : Rack moved vertically by elevating means : Charging or discharging means having elevating means to present load at a predetermined level)

Patent 6036427: Guided vehicle system for transporting loads
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : LOAD-TRANSPORTING TYPE VEHICLE AND EXTERNAL MEANS COOPERATING IN THE LOADING OR UNLOADING THEREOF : Power-driven conveyor for loading a wheeled vehicle : Including load pushing or pulling device)

Patent 6036428: System for attaching a towing apparatus to a road tractor
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : TRAVERSING HOIST TYPE : Tow truck type : Switch system)

Patent 6036429: High speed article retrieval system
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : LOAD CARRIED ALONG A HORIZONTAL LINEAR PATH (E.G., PICK AND PLACE TYPE) : Having gripper means : Using suction : Oscillating or reciprocating elevator)

Patent 6036430: Lid infeed system using a vacuum and rotating finger
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : APPARATUS FOR MOVING INTERSUPPORTING ARTICLES INTO, WITHIN, OR FROM FREESTANDING, ORDERLY LAYERED, OR MUTUALLY STABILIZING ORDERLY GROUP : Removes intersupporting article from row : Includes nonpowered guide for delivering)

Patent 6036431: Parts handling method
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : PROCESS : Of charging load-holding or -supporting element from source and transporting element to working, treating, or inspecting station : Of stacking)

Patent 6036432: Method and apparatus for protecting centrifugal compressors from rotating stall vibrations
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WITH CONTROL MEANS RESPONSIVE TO NON-CYCLIC CONDITION SENSING, CENTRIFUGAL ACTUATION OR TORQUE : Responsive to moving member developed fluid force, current or pressure : Diverse part is runner portion or connection to shaft)

Patent 6036433: Method of balancing thrust loads in steam turbines
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WITH SHAFT CONNECTED FLUID FORCE SUBJECTED THRUST BALANCING SURFACE : Fluid force on opposite face of blade or blade support member : Plural, axially spaced blades in each path)

Patent 6036434: Aeration system
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WITH LUBRICATING, SEALING, PACKING OR BEARING MEANS HAVING INTERNAL WORKING FLUID CONNECTION (E.G., FLUID OR FLUID BIASED SEAL, ETC.) : For shaft sealing, packing, lubricating or bearing means : Plural, axially spaced blades in each path)

Patent 6036435: Thrust bearing
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WITH LUBRICATING, SEALING, PACKING OR BEARING MEANS HAVING INTERNAL WORKING FLUID CONNECTION (E.G., FLUID OR FLUID BIASED SEAL, ETC.) : For shaft sealing, packing, lubricating or bearing means : Plural, axially spaced blades in each path)

Patent 6036436: Gas turbine cooling stationary vane
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WITH PASSAGE IN BLADE, VANE, SHAFT OR ROTARY DISTRIBUTOR COMMUNICATING WITH WORKING FLUID : For shaft sealing, packing, lubricating or bearing means)

Patent 6036437: Bucket cover geometry for brush seal applications
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : BEARING, SEAL, OR LINER BETWEEN RUNNER PORTION AND STATIC PART : Between blade edge and static part : Resilient, flexible, or resiliently biased : On same radial plane with blade)

Patent 6036438: Turbine nozzle
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WORKING FLUID PASSAGE OR DISTRIBUTING MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH RUNNER (E.G., CASING, ETC.) : Plural distributing means immediately upstream of runner : Arcuately or circularly arranged around runner axis : Vanes : Differentially twisted about radial axis : Vanes and blade in same radial plane)

Patent 6036439: Front cover of a torque convertor having a boss formed on the front cover and a method for forming the boss on the front cover
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WORKING FLUID PASSAGE OR DISTRIBUTING MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH RUNNER (E.G., CASING, ETC.) : Casing with mounting means : Downstream of runner)

Patent 6036440: Gas turbine cooled moving blade
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : WITH HEATING, COOLING OR THERMAL INSULATION MEANS : Changing state mass within or fluid flow through working member or carrier : Intermeshing or interdigitated working members)

Patent 6036441: Series impingement cooled airfoil
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : WITH HEATING, COOLING OR THERMAL INSULATION MEANS : Changing state mass within or fluid flow through working member or carrier : Flow exhausted to working fluid : Arcuate planar folding of working surface)

Patent 6036442: Device for folding of a helicopter rotor blade
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : WORKING MEMBER FOLDABLE, PIVOTABLE OR COLLAPSIBLE TO NON-USE POSITION : Member movement in rotation plane : With manual control means)

Patent 6036443: Helical turbine assembly operable under multidirectional gas and water flow for power and propulsion systems
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : SPIRAL BLADE OR FLOW PASSAGE (360 DEGREE) : Hand mixers)

Patent 6036444: Protective air passing shield
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : PROTECTIVE SCREEN OR GUARD : Water or marine propellers)

Patent 6036445: Electric shifting mechanism/interface for fluid power diaphragm pumps
(PUMPS : PROCESSES : Getter heating, vaporizing, or regeneration)

Patent 6036446: Fluid transfer with concurrent system movement for liquid and vacuum
(PUMPS : PROCESSES : Of pumping one fluid by contact or entrainment with another : Rotary nonexpansible chamber-type motor)

Patent 6036447: Control valve having a ground connection for the actuator coil
(PUMPS : CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL OF DRIVE TRANSMISSION OR PUMP DISPLACEMENT : Adjustable cam or linkage : Axial cam : With sump pressure actuation : By movable conduit or conduit wall (e.g., combining tube))

Patent 6036448: Fuel pump sealed in a bellows
(PUMPS : THREE OR MORE CYLINDERS ARRANGED IN PARALLEL, RADIAL, OR CONICAL RELATIONSHIP WITH ROTARY TRANSMISSION AXIS : Reciprocating rigid stages)

Patent 6036449: Air compressor control
(PUMPS : WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE PUMPED FLUID CONTROL : Pumped fluid temperature responsive : Sequentially operated separate relief or bypass passages)

Patent 6036450: Variable capacity vane compressor
(PUMPS : WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE PUMPED FLUID CONTROL : Inlet throttle or stop valve : Centrifugally actuated)

Patent 6036451: Shaft assemblies for lineshaft turbine pump
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Including means for facilitating assembly or disassembly of pump to or from motor or fixed support : Pump within armature)

Patent 6036452: Device for coupling a short-axle type motor with a pump
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Including means for facilitating assembly or disassembly of pump to or from motor or fixed support : Pump within armature)

Patent 6036453: Pump assembly
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Electric or magnetic motor : Rotary expansible chamber pump : Interengaging rotary pumping members : Motor mounted below pump)

Patent 6036454: Motor-driven compressor with reduced lateral dimensions
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Electric or magnetic motor : Reciprocating rigid pumping member : Diaphragm type)

Patent 6036455: Motor frame assembly with alignment features
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Electric or magnetic motor : Rotary motor and rotary nonexpansible chamber pump : With specific housing details : With lubricator)

Patent 6036456: Electrical air pump adapted for being periodically turned on and off and reversed in pumping direction
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Electric or magnetic motor : Rotary motor and rotary nonexpansible chamber pump : Submersible type : Unitary pump and motor working member)

Patent 6036457: Relief valve which does not protrude beyond a compression housing
(PUMPS : EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER TYPE : Having separate noncyclic valve (e.g., bypass, etc.) : Rotary expansible chamber pump)

Patent 6036458: Automated phaco pack bar code reader identification
(PUMPS : EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER TYPE : Elongated flexible chamber wall progressively deformed : Deformation by rolling or sliding engagement member : Plural spaced engagement members or member portions : Cassette : Opposed pumping member faces (e.g., double acting))

Patent 6036459: Occlusion compensator for implantable peristaltic pump
(PUMPS : EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER TYPE : Elongated flexible chamber wall progressively deformed : Deformation by rolling or sliding engagement member : Plural spaced engagement members or member portions : Specific rollers or slides structure : Biased rollers or slides : Double acting pump piston)

Patent 6036460: Flexible armature for fuel injection system control valve
(PUMPS : EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER TYPE : Electrically or magnetically actuated distributor : Having coextensive distributor opposite pumping member end face)

Patent 6036461: Expansible chamber device having rotating piston braking and rotating piston synchronizing systems
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : INTERMITTENTLY ACCELERATED AND RECEDING MEMBERS ROTATE IN SAME PATH (ALTERNATING PISTON TYPE) : Each a working member : Spring)

Patent 6036462: Rotary-linear vane guidance in a rotary vane machine
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : WORKING CHAMBER SURFACE EXPRESSED MATHEMATICALLY : Seal element between stationary cylinder parts)

Patent 6036463: Rotary positive displacement engine
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : INTERENGAGING ROTATING MEMBERS : Non-parallel axis : Axially moving)

Patent 6036464: Heat blanket buffer assembly
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : PRODUCT OR PREFORM REPAIR OR RESTORING MEANS : And distinct means applying congealing fluid to formed particles)

Patent 6036465: Apparatus for cooling extruded melt film
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : INCLUDING MEANS ADVANCING CONTINUOUS LENGTH WORK THROUGH DOWNSTREAM LIQUID BATH OR SHOWER MEANS : Means directing product through tubular conduit within bath or shower means)

Patent 6036466: Injection molding machine with automatic restart feature
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : CONTROL MEANS RESPONSIVE TO OR ACTUATED BY MEANS SENSING OR DETECTING A CONDITION OR MATERIAL TRIGGERED : Temperature control : Of mold cavity or fluent material to shaping or discharging orifice : Shoe or boot)

Patent 6036467: Apparatus for ultrasonically assisted melt extrusion of fibers
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : MEANS APPLYING ELECTRICAL OR WAVE ENERGY DIRECTLY TO WORK : Sonic or supersonic wave energy : Element is means determining product size)

Patent 6036468: Vacuum extrusion system
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : WITH APPARATUS ASSEMBLY OR DISMANTLING MEANS OR WITH IDLE PART : Including support or guide means for disassembled element : Electro-static)

Patent 6036469: Quick change system for interchanging molds on extrusion blow molding machines
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : WITH APPARATUS ASSEMBLY OR DISMANTLING MEANS OR WITH IDLE PART : For extrusion or injection type shaping means : Including securing means retaining separable elements : With timer for molding material preheat period)

Patent 6036470: Mandrel for producing composite tubular parts
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : SHAPING OR CASTING SURFACE (E.G., PLASTERING OR GUNITE TYPE, ETC.) : Core, pin or insert member)

Patent 6036471: Dual portable high efficiency rapid process mass production injection molds
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : FEMALE MOLD AND CHARGER TO SUPPLY FLUENT STOCK UNDER PRESSURE THERETO IN FLUID-TIGHT RELATIONSHIP (E.G., INJECTION MOLD, ETC.) : Including means to close or lock blow mold)

Patent 6036472: Ejection methods and linkage apparatus for stack molds
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : FEMALE MOLD AND CHARGER TO SUPPLY FLUENT STOCK UNDER PRESSURE THERETO IN FLUID-TIGHT RELATIONSHIP (E.G., INJECTION MOLD, ETC.) : With product ejector : And product ejector)

Patent 6036473: Heavy oil emulsified fuel combustion apparatus
(COMBUSTION : PROCESS OF COMBUSTION OR BURNER OPERATION : Feeding flame modifying additive :)

Patent 6036474: Gas burner for fireplace
(COMBUSTION : WITH SIMULATION FEATURE : Scraping or clearing member)

Patent 6036475: Cyclonic type combustion apparatus
(COMBUSTION : FUEL DISPERSER INSTALLED IN FURNACE : Feed projected tangential to wall of circular combustion chamber : Baffle means forms flame ring around combustion chamber)

Patent 6036476: Combustion apparatus
(COMBUSTION : HEATED LINE SECTION FEEDS FLAME HOLDER : Distinct exhaust products line heats feed line : Fuel surface is film descending from elevated structure)

Patent 6036477: Indefinitely reusable candle
(COMBUSTION : CANDLE, E.G., TAPER, ETC. : Having structure additional to wax and wick : Fuel body totally within casing, e.g., vigil light, etc. : Stored energy actuated; detent, latch or overcenter release)

Patent 6036478: Fire-lighting device
(COMBUSTION : FLAME HOLDER AND FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY : Including exhaust flue having air feed passages)

Patent 6036479: Two-stage pressure atomizer nozzle
(COMBUSTION : FLAME HOLDER HAVING PROTECTIVE FLAME ENCLOSING OR FLAME STABILIZING STRUCTURE : Including means feeding air axially spaced points of the flame : And baffling means within pot)

Patent 6036480: Combustion burner for a water heater
(COMBUSTION : FLAME HOLDER HAVING PROTECTIVE FLAME ENCLOSING OR FLAME STABILIZING STRUCTURE : Tubular member delineates flame : Axial perforations along combustion tube)

Patent 6036481: Burner with flame retainer insert
(COMBUSTION : MIXER AND FLAME HOLDER : Tubular member delineates flame)

Patent 6036482: Heat treatment method
(HEATING : PROCESSES OF HEATING OR HEATER OPERATION : Treating an article, container, batch or body as a unit : Moving unit through or within treating zone during treating :)

Patent 6036483: Method of controlling the conveying speed of a grate cooler
(HEATING : HAVING CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL : Of or by means sensing or controlling work movement, quantity or position : With cool-down timer or means)

Patent 6036484: Process for reprocessing slag and/or ash from the thermal treatment of refuse
(HEATING : TUMBLER-TYPE ROTARY - DRUM FURNACE : Having combustion products generated in or fed to drum : Having distinct combustion products generator chamber)

Patent 6036485: Annealing furnace
(HEATING : WORK CHAMBER HAVING HEATING MEANS : Having means by which work is progressed or moved mechanically : Having manipulating means arranging, orienting, segregating or topically heating individual unit : Counterflow of work and combustion products)

Patent 6036486: Heat regeneration for oxy-fuel fired furnaces
(HEATING : WORK CHAMBER HAVING HEATING MEANS : Combustion products heat work by contact : Work chamber exhaust heats chamber feed : By regenerative-type heat exchanger : Having branch connection to common flue)

Patent 6036487: Mouthguard blank and mouthguard
(DENTISTRY : ORTHODONTICS : By mouthpiece-type retainer : Plier type)

Patent 6036488: Pivotal mounting boss for mandibular and maxillary arch expander and jaw repositioner
(DENTISTRY : ORTHODONTICS : Means to transmit or apply force to tooth : Acting between upper and lower teeth : Separable securing means)

Patent 6036489: Torqued titanium-based archwire
(DENTISTRY : ORTHODONTICS : Means to transmit or apply force to tooth : Arch wire : Separable securing means)

Patent 6036490: Dental instrument servicing system
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Broach : Foot operated)

Patent 6036491: Screw thread implant
(DENTISTRY : PROSTHODONTICS : Holding or positioning denture in mouth : By fastening to jawbone : By screw : Having handles to pivot surface (e.g., pliers))

Patent 6036492: Collection of artificial front teeth
(DENTISTRY : PROSTHODONTICS : Tooth construction : Metallic)

Patent 6036493: Dental bleaching system and method
(DENTISTRY : METHOD OR MATERIAL FOR TESTING, TREATING, RESTORING, OR REMOVING NATURAL TEETH : Cleaning : Nonmetallic composite)

Patent 6036494: Method for cosmetically improving and altering the appearance of teeth
(DENTISTRY : METHOD OR MATERIAL FOR TESTING, TREATING, RESTORING, OR REMOVING NATURAL TEETH : By lining or coating : Nonmetallic composite)

Patent 6036495: Interactive simulation including force feedback
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : VEHICLE OPERATOR INSTRUCTION OR TESTING : Flight vehicle : Simulation of feel of control means (e.g., flight control stick, etc.) : View simulated by projected image)

Patent 6036496: Universal screen for language learning impaired subjects
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : LANGUAGE : Map or terrain model)

Patent 6036497: Dynamic model of the DNA molecule
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : SCIENCE : Molecular model or display having discrete element representing atom or radical : Model having helical chain of elements (e.g., DNA model, etc.) : Palpation or manual force application (e.g., chiropractic adjustment, etc.))

Patent 6036498: Karaoke apparatus with aural prompt of words
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : CATHODE RAY SCREEN DISPLAY AND AUDIO MEANS : Karaoke : Optics)

Patent 6036499: Electrical connector for a cable reel
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : INTERRELATED CONNECTORS RELATIVELY MOVABLE DURING USE : With storage means for flaccid conductor :)

Patent 6036500: Electrical connection system for a selectably adjustable ride strut
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH VEHICLE STRUCTURE : Linear movement)

Patent 6036501: Trim panel with integrally formed electrical connectors
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH VEHICLE STRUCTURE : Linear movement)

Patent 6036502: Flexible circuit compression connector system and method of manufacture
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : With provision to conduct electricity from panel circuit to another panel circuit : Flexible panel : Mounted for controlled movement with respect thereto)

Patent 6036503: IC socket for a BGA package
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : With provision to conduct electricity from panel circuit to another panel circuit : Micro panel circuit arrangement, e.g., ICM, DIP, chip, wafer, etc. : Dual inline package (DIP) : Contact having resilient shank)

Patent 6036504: Board-to-board connector assembly
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : With provision to conduct electricity from panel circuit to another panel circuit : Overlying second preformed panel circuit, both adapted to be electrically connected : Dual inline package (DIP))

Patent 6036505: Mechanism for connecting printed circuit boards of separate devices
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : With provision to conduct electricity from panel circuit to another panel circuit : Overlying second preformed panel circuit, both adapted to be electrically connected : Dual inline package (DIP))

Patent 6036506: Right angle electrical connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : Distinct contact secured to panel circuit : Panel circuit adapted to move along panel plane relative to coupling part for insertion of male contact : Connected by transversely inserted pin)

Patent 6036507: Electrical connector assembly with strain relief between electrical connector and printed circuit board
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : Distinct contact secured to panel circuit : Panel circuit adapted to move along panel plane relative to coupling part for insertion of male contact : Connected by transversely inserted pin)

Patent 6036508: Connector for interconnecting a bus bar to a circuit board
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : Distinct contact secured to panel circuit : Panel circuit adapted to move along panel plane relative to coupling part for insertion of male contact : Resilient contact or to receive resilient contact : With external, contact enhancing clamp)

Patent 6036509: Low insertion force connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING SEPARATOR : Including retainer or joiner : Integral retainer and cam separator : Coaxial contacts, center one comprising separator, e.g., photo flash)

Patent 6036510: Connector connecting structure
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING SEPARATOR : Including retainer or joiner : Integral retainer and cam separator : Coaxial contacts, center one comprising separator, e.g., photo flash)

Patent 6036511: Card connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING SEPARATOR : Nonconducting pusher : Integral retainer and cam separator)

Patent 6036512: Electrical connector with card-ejection mechanism having two pivot points for easier ejection
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING SEPARATOR : Nonconducting pusher : Integral retainer and cam separator)

Patent 6036513: Connector device for IC card
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING SEPARATOR : Nonconducting pusher : Integral retainer and cam separator)

Patent 6036514: Connector device for IC card
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING SEPARATOR : Nonconducting pusher : Integral retainer and cam separator)

Patent 6036515: Connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : HAVING CIRCUIT INTERRUPTING PROVISION EFFECTED BY MATING OR HAVING "DEAD" CONTACT ACTIVATED AFTER MATING : Contact encasing chamber)

Patent 6036516: Electrical interconnection assembly with additional outlet receptacles
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : COMPRISING COUPLING PART OF INDETERMINATE LENGTH LATERALLY OF CONNECTION : Included in prefabricated building panel (e.g., floor, ceiling, wall) : Encompassing wire)

Patent 6036517: Junction block wall mounting arrangement
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : COMPRISING COUPLING PART OF INDETERMINATE LENGTH LATERALLY OF CONNECTION : Included in prefabricated building panel (e.g., floor, ceiling, wall) : Encompassing wire)

Patent 6036518: Socket assembly
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : COUPLING PART WITH ACTUATING MEANS URGING CONTACT TO MOVE LATERALLY WITH RESPECT TO REST OF COUPLING PART AND TOWARD MATING PART : Having radially movable thread means)

Patent 6036519: Circuit card connector utilizing flexible film circuitry
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : COUPLING PART WITH ACTUATING MEANS URGING CONTACT TO MOVE LATERALLY WITH RESPECT TO REST OF COUPLING PART AND TOWARD MATING PART : Having open slot for receiving preformed panel circuit arrangement or tape cable : Biased toward mating thread)

Patent 6036520: Electrical connector for flat circuitry
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : COUPLING PART WITH ACTUATING MEANS URGING CONTACT TO MOVE LATERALLY WITH RESPECT TO REST OF COUPLING PART AND TOWARD MATING PART : Having open slot for receiving preformed panel circuit arrangement or tape cable : Biased toward mating thread)

Patent 6036521: Isolating circuits in electrical connector systems
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SEALING ELEMENT OR MATERIAL FOR COOPERATION WITH COUPLED CONNECTOR, E.G., GASKET : Sealing element having cross section that is neither circular nor rectangular : Comprising laterally movable prong or socket attached to flaccid conductor)

Patent 6036522: Shockproof and touch-safe lamp holder and adapter system for lamps
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Including lock for retaining means (e.g., key or combination lock or requiring "special" tool) : Threaded coupling part : Requiring destruction of lamp envelope)

Patent 6036523: Connector socket
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Retaining means : Finger or stretchable sleeve resiliently urged laterally of connection : With socket contact transversely engaging male threaded part)

Patent 6036524: Connector device having spring mechanism
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Retaining means : Finger or stretchable sleeve resiliently urged laterally of connection : Finger inwardly biased during coupling or uncoupling : Rearwardly extending finger : Having radially outwardly facing contact surface)

Patent 6036525: Sealable enclosure for electrical cable connectors
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Retaining means : Protective enclosure : Parallel to connection)

Patent 6036526: Sealable enclosure for electrical cable connectors
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Retaining means : For unsupported coupling part and unsupported mating part, (e.g., connecting extension cords) : Parallel to connection)

Patent 6036527: Contacts for insulation displacement connectors
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : CONTACT COMPRISING CUTTER (SEVERING, PIERCING, ABRADING, SCRAPING, BREAKING OR TEARING) : Insulation cutter : Conductor sheath piercing : Having slot edge for cutting insulation : Adapter)

Patent 6036528: Hollow contact for solder connection
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : CONTACT COMPRISING CUTTER (SEVERING, PIERCING, ABRADING, SCRAPING, BREAKING OR TEARING) : Insulation cutter : Conductor sheath piercing : Nail like cutter : Cutting by stamped out tooth of sheath encircling crimped contact)

Patent 6036529: Connector assembly with cable guide
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH OR HAVING FLEXIBLE GUARD OR SUPPORT FOR CABLE OR CONDUCTOR : Piercing into support structure)

Patent 6036530: Modular feed-through connector and mounting assembly for tank heater
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH STRESS RELIEVING MEANS FOR CONDUCTOR TO TERMINAL JOINT : Enlargement engaging means : Distinct cable attached enlargement means : Resilient finger)

Patent 6036531: Insulation displacement contact connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH STRESS RELIEVING MEANS FOR CONDUCTOR TO TERMINAL JOINT : Curved conductor path : Conductor clamping and shaping : Plate-like body)

Patent 6036532: Electrical connector which strips insulation from an insulated conductor
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : INCLUDING OR FOR USE WITH TAPE CABLE : With mating connection region formed by bared cable : Indicator light)

Patent 6036533: Set of harnesses for interconnecting a plurality of ornamental light fixtures in a vehicle
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH FLACCID CONDUCTOR AND WITH ADDITIONAL CONNECTOR SPACED THEREALONG : Including connector housing surrounding cable)

Patent 6036534: Low profile shunt connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : JUMPER (OR SHORT CIRCUITING COUPLING PART) : To bridge post-type contacts : Bared cable wrapped into U-shape about insertion projection)

Patent 6036535: Cable end cap for power cable tap connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH PROVISION TO RESTRICT ENVIRONMENT EFFECTS : Parallel or supplemental nonshielded path)

Patent 6036536: Different features in the structure of an electrical outlet
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SUPPORTING MEANS FOR COUPLING PART : Supporting means comprising face plate or closure member for outlet box : And including electrical contact for load bearing)

Patent 6036537: Locking mechanism for electrical connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SUPPORTING MEANS FOR COUPLING PART : Having resilient means engaging panel opening : Coupling part including panel engaging shoulder)

Patent 6036538: Securing mechanism used in miniature Christmas light bulb sockets
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SUPPORTING MEANS FOR COUPLING PART : Means to clamp : Directly attached to panel by elongated fastener in tension (e.g., rivet, bolt or screw))

Patent 6036539: Shielded cable connector that establishes a ground connection between a cable housing and an electrical connector body
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : INCLUDING OR FOR USE WITH COAXIAL CABLE : Having means for interconnecting outer conductors of three or more cables : Resilient clamp)

Patent 6036540: Coaxial connector with ring contact having cantilevered fingers
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : INCLUDING OR FOR USE WITH COAXIAL CABLE : Adapted to secure cables perpendicular to one another or a cable perpendicular to coupling axis : Resilient clamp)

Patent 6036541: Rubber plug with lips
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : COUPLING PART INCLUDING FLEXING INSULATION : Sealing : With radially compressible cable grip)

Patent 6036542: Saddle assembly for a circuit breaker
(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 6036543: Connector assembly
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : HAVING OR PROVIDING INDUCTIVE OR CAPACITIVE SHIELD : Molded connector body)

Patent 6036544: Coupled electrical connector assembly
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : HAVING OR PROVIDING INDUCTIVE OR CAPACITIVE SHIELD : Molded connector body)

Patent 6036545: Decoupled BNC 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 6036546: Adapter for connecting together two signal transmission lines each terminating in multiple connectors
(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 6036547: Double deck gang jack exhibiting suppressed mutual crosstalk
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Plural-contact coupling part : Comprising coupling part housing for enclosing fuse)

Patent 6036548: Double slot edge card connector
(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 6036549: Plug-in connector with contact surface protection in the plug-in opening area
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Plural-contact coupling part : Plural-contact coupling part comprises receptacle or plug : Coupling part comprises receptacle having internal screw-thread-coupling contact)

Patent 6036550: Connector holder
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Plural-contact coupling part : Plural-contact coupling part comprises receptacle or plug : Having modular or multipart insulating body : Lamp-receiving socket)

Patent 6036551: Stackable electrical connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Plural-contact coupling part : Plural-contact coupling part comprises receptacle or plug : Having modular or multipart insulating body : Lamp-receiving socket)

Patent 6036552: Connector provided with a retainer
(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 6036553: Connector provided with a retainer
(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 6036554: Joint device for an automotive wiring harness
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : METALLIC CONNECTOR OR CONTACT HAVING MOVABLE OR RESILIENT SECURING PART : Duplicate receiving means having independently operated securing means for joining plural conductors : Screw-thread operated securing means for each receiving means : Screw-threaded operator circumferentially tensions flexible strap or band)

Patent 6036555: One-hand held float drive
(MARINE PROPULSION : ELECTRIC DRIVE FOR PROPELLING MEANS :)

Patent 6036556: Outboard motor with bleed for engine cooling jacket
(MARINE PROPULSION : JET DRIVE : Ground wheel or poler)

Patent 6036557: Structure for mounting electronic components on an outboard motor
(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 6036558: Outboard motor
(MARINE PROPULSION : MEANS FOR ACCOMODATING OR MOVING ENGINE FLUIDS : Means for handling exhaust gas : Tell-tale outlet)

Patent 6036559: Flotation device for a submerged article
(BUOYS, RAFTS, AND AQUATIC DEVICES : BUOY : Marker buoy : Having means to release buoy upon submergence : Water soluble or water weakened member :)

Patent 6036560: Variable flexible stringer, bodyboard and method
(BUOYS, RAFTS, AND AQUATIC DEVICES : WATER SKIMMING OR WALKING DEVICE : Foot attached)

Patent 6036561: Wakeboard wrap
(BUOYS, RAFTS, AND AQUATIC DEVICES : WATER SKIMMING OR WALKING DEVICE : Water ski : Ski binding : Encircling flexible member)

Patent 6036562: 2-step swimmer's safety belt inflatable into a life preserver and a life vest
(BUOYS, RAFTS, AND AQUATIC DEVICES : WATER RESCUE OR LIFE PROTECTING APPARATUS : Personal flotation device : For torso : With buoyancy means substantially encircling the torso : With hood)

Patent 6036563: Chair floatation device
(BUOYS, RAFTS, AND AQUATIC DEVICES : BODY SUPPORTING BUOYANT DEVICE : With seat : Berth)

Patent 6036564: Method and device for inspecting an electron gun
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : With testing or adjusting : Electrode position sensing or adjusting by optical operation :)

Patent 6036565: Method of fabricating a field emmision cold cathode
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : With assembly or disassembly : Display or gas panel making :)

Patent 6036566: Method of fabricating flat FED screens
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : With assembly or disassembly : Display or gas panel making :)

Patent 6036567: Process for aligning and sealing components in a display device
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : With assembly or disassembly : Display or gas panel making : With sealing :)

Patent 6036568: Method and apparatus for assembling liquid crystal display
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : With assembly or disassembly : Display or gas panel making : With sealing :)

Patent 6036569: Lamp fabricating mechanism
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : APPARATUS : Assembly means : Having optical means to sense or adjust electrode position)

Patent 6036570: Drinking cup
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : CONVERTIBLE FROM, OR SERVING AS DIVERSE ARTICLE : Including figure toy : Diverse article is container, holder, or support : Diverse article is fluid container or handbag : Including means to retain resilient propulsion member in stressed condition)

Patent 6036571: Ornamental display toy with leakage-proof arrangement
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : AQUATIC : Movable picture portion)

Patent 6036572: Drive for toy with suction cup feet
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : OPERATED BY RELATIVELY MOVING FLUID OR PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL : Including suction cup : Wheeled element carrier)

Patent 6036573: Exercising hula hoop with vocal synthesis and LCD display
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : ROTATING OR HAVING VISIBLE ROTATING PORTION (E.G., SPINNING OR WHIRLING, NOT ROLLING) : Including electric light or electric sounder : And having additional portion which reciprocates or oscillates, or which rotates about distinct axis)

Patent 6036574: Charger/launcher for fast recharge toy vehicle
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : DISCRETE LAUNCHER, ACCELERATOR, OR RETARDER FOR TOY VEHICLE : On wheeled vehicle)

Patent 6036575: Hopping mechanism for model car
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : ROLLING OR TUMBLING (E.G., WHEELED) : Wheeled vehicle : Wheels vertically movable relative to chassis : And clutch)

Patent 6036576: Light sword toy with moving internal object
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : SIMULATED WEAPON OR PROTECTOR : Wheeled vehicle)

Patent 6036577: Disposable breast pad
(FOUNDATION GARMENTS : BREAST OR CHEST, E.G., BRASSIERES : With cup-supplementing means to add volume to breast, e.g., pads : Pads, per se. : Cup fabric has tunnels separably retaining joined stays)

Patent 6036578: Numerical control unit incorporating ultrasonically oscillating tool
(ABRADING : PRECISION DEVICE OR PROCESS - OR WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL : Computer controlled : Cyclic control)

Patent 6036579: Polymeric polishing pad having photolithographically induced surface patterns(s) and methods relating thereto
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Utilizing fluent abradant : With auxiliary work treating or in critical fluent medium)

Patent 6036580: Method and device for magnetic-abrasive machining of parts
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Utilizing fluent abradant : With auxiliary work treating or in critical fluent medium)

Patent 6036581: Substrate cleaning method and apparatus
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Utilizing fluent abradant : By blasting : With nonsiliceous abradant : Table dog actuated)

Patent 6036582: Polishing apparatus
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Glass or stone abrading : By blasting)

Patent 6036583: Conditioner head in a substrate polisher and method
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : With tool treating or forming : Deforming)

Patent 6036584: Blast system
(ABRADING : MACHINE : Sandblast : With nonabrading means)

Patent 6036585: Grinder and grinding method
(ABRADING : MACHINE : Rotary tool : Rotary disk : Work rotating)

Patent 6036586: Apparatus and method for reducing removal forces for CMP pads
(ABRADING : MACHINE : Rotary tool : Rotary disk : Work rotating : Rotary work holder : Planar surface abrading : Gear generating)

Patent 6036587: Carrier head with layer of conformable material for a chemical mechanical polishing system
(ABRADING : MACHINE : Rotary tool : Rotary disk : Work rotating : Rotary work holder : Planar surface abrading : Having pressure plate : Including work support engaging work at opposite, axial ends; e.g., opposed "centers")

Patent 6036588: Knife ring [chip] cutter
(ABRADING : MACHINE : Rotary tool : Rotary disk : Blade sharpener : Rotary work holder)

Patent 6036589: Cleaner for a belt sander
(ABRADING : ACCESSORY : Tool cleaner : Internal abrader)

Patent 6036590: Device and method for deboning poultry parts
(BUTCHERING : DEBONING : Pressure type : Hand-held tool)

Patent 6036591: Tenderizing process for pieces of meat, mechanical equipment for the implementation of the process
(BUTCHERING : TENDERIZERS : Coacting rolls : Hand-held tool)

Patent 6036592: Ashtray assembly for use with smoke removal apparatus
(VENTILATION : WORKSTATION VENTILATOR (E.G., HOOD, OFFTAKE, ETC.) : Movable : Having outlet airway flow adjustment means)

Patent 6036593: Closure device with locally deflected spring wire for a closure flap
(VENTILATION : VEHICLE (E.G., AUTOMOBILE, ETC.) : Having canopy exhaust hood)

Patent 6036594: Air handling system for automotive vehicles
(VENTILATION : VEHICLE (E.G., AUTOMOBILE, ETC.) : Having inlet airway : With air treatment means : Having adjustable deflector)

Patent 6036595: Safety system for smoke and fumes
(VENTILATION : HAVING BOTH INLET AND OUTLET AIRWAYS : Including automatic control means : Having air pump means for both airways)

Patent 6036596: Apparatus and method for removing meat from a crawfish tail
(BUTCHERING : CRUSTACEAN (E.G., SHRIMP, CRAB, LOBSTER, CRAYFISH) : Hand tool : Peeler)

Patent 6036597: Combine harvester rotor load control
(CROP THRESHING OR SEPARATING : MEANS RESPONSIVE TO A SENSED CONDITION : Machine load : By detector at sieve or screen or grain pan)

Patent 6036598: Crop processing element for a rotary combine
(CROP THRESHING OR SEPARATING : THRESHING : Axial flow through threshing section : Peripheral action)

Patent 6036599: Crop processing arrangement
(CROP THRESHING OR SEPARATING : SEPARATOR : Straw walker : Multiple cylinders)

Patent 6036600: Combine dust eliminator
(CROP THRESHING OR SEPARATING : DUST HANDLING : Pneumatic)

Patent 6036601: Method for advertising over a computer network utilizing virtual environments of games
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : With communication link (e.g., television broadcast, etc.) : Network type (e.g., computer network, etc.) : Pivotally-translatable handle (e.g., joystick, etc.))

Patent 6036602: Full contact martial arts sparring instrument
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : STRIKING WEAPON : Accessory)

Patent 6036603: Whirlpool simulation effect
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES : ILLUSION OR STAGE DEVICE : Illusion caused by visual imitation of event occurring in nature (e.g., rain, snow, fire, etc.) : By use of video or projected picture)

Patent 6036604: Children's activity toy
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES : ROCKABLE ANIMAL SIMULATION HAVING RIDER SEAT MEANS (E.G., ROCKING HORSE, ETC.) : Having spring support : Motor operated (e.g., mechanical bull, etc.))

Patent 6036605: Swing assembly
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES : SWING : Water slide)

Patent 6036606: Golf course with multi-sequential arrangement of golf links
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Projectile addressing surface and target, or distance marker (e.g., course, putting green with cup, driving range, miniature golf course, etc.) : Plural addressing surfaces (e.g., driving range, etc.) : Having sequential play (e.g., regulation earth course, etc.) : Projectile return)

Patent 6036607: Adjustable grip
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Hand on grip positioning aid or grip indicator : Removably attachable to swingable implement : Aperture forming surface forms plane parallel to support surface)

Patent 6036608: Golf putting and chipping training apparatus
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Practice swingable implement or indicator associated with swingable implement : With lighting (e.g., laser, etc.) means attachable to or integral with implement : Waist encircling belt anchored to static structure)

Patent 6036609: Blocking pad motion control apparatus
(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 : For football or rugby : Blocking, tackling, or charging device : Dummy mounted on support enabling traverse over ground or floor during training (e.g., charging sled, etc.) : Suspension movable in horizontal plane)

Patent 6036610: Reinforced baseball bat
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PLAYER HELD AND POWERED, NONMECHANICAL PROJECTOR, PER SE, FOR PROJECTING AERIAL PROJECTILE BY STRIKING; PART THEREOF OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Bat (e.g., baseball bat, etc.) : Having elongated blade (e.g., hockey stick, etc.))

Patent 6036611: Drive mechanism for driving displacement members disposed in tandem
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : PLURAL BELTS OR PLURAL OUTPUT LOADS : Plural belts in series via countershaft : With common belt concurrently engaging input and plural output pulleys)

Patent 6036612: Hydraulic autotensioner unit having an external spring encircling an actuator cylinder
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : MEANS FOR ADJUSTING BELT TENSION OR FOR SHIFTING BELT, PULLEY OR GUIDE ROLL : Tension adjuster or shifter driven by electrical or fluid motor : Sensor includes rotatable belt-engaging surface)

Patent 6036613: Guide rail for guiding and/or tensioning a chain
(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 6036614: Sprocket tooth with complex profile joining proximal and distal tooth portions
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : POSITIVE DRIVE PULLEY OR GUIDE ROLL : With particular belt : Belt formed of rigid links : Shifter actuated by handle pivoted about fixed axis)

Patent 6036615: Forced convection axle cooling
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : WITH TRANSMISSION COOLING OR HEATING MEANS : For differential planetary gearing)

Patent 6036616: All wheel drive continously variable transmission having dual mode operation
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : NONPLANETARY VARIABLE SPEED OR DIRECTION TRANSMISSION COMBINED WITH PLANETARY TRANSMISSION : Nonplanetary transmission is friction gearing : Nonplanetary transmission is chain gearing)

Patent 6036617: Continuously variable transmission, and controller and control method thereof
(FRICTION GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : CONDITION RESPONSIVE RATIO CHANGE : Fluid control : And electric or magnetic control :)

Patent 6036618: Continuously variable transmission of half-toroidal type
(FRICTION GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : FRICTION GEAR INCLUDES IDLER ENGAGING FACING CONCAVE SURFACES : Toroidal : Ratio change gearing and nonratio change gearing)

Patent 6036619: Controller of automatic transmission having a lockup clutch and control method of the automatic transmission
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : TRANSMISSION CONTROL : Including fluid drive : Impeller-turbine-type : With clutch control : Speed responsive : With electric valve control)

Patent 6036620: Trampoline having a jumping bed with elastic straps for supporting the same on a trampoline frame
(EXERCISE DEVICES : GYMNASTIC : Projector : Trampoline : Including height adjustment feature)

Patent 6036621: Digit gym for the exercise of hand and finger muscles
(EXERCISE DEVICES : HAND, WRIST, OR FINGER : Having individual structure engaging each finger used : About axis perpendicular to forearm)

Patent 6036622: Exercise device
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Grip)

Patent 6036623: Collapsible machine for exercising the whole body of an exerciser in a wheelchair
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Bicylcling : Out of water type)

Patent 6036624: Physical training apparatus, particularly for the training of the shoulder rotators
(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 6036625: Upper body exercise equipment
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing resilient force resistance : Including rope element wrapped about another element)

Patent 6036626: Adjustable resistance exercise device
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing resilient force resistance : Including rope element wrapped about another element)

Patent 6036627: Machine for automatically ejecting, reversing and positioning hygienic caps inside coffee cups or other containers, and its mechanism
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : CONTROL MEANS ENERGIZED IN RESPONSE TO ACTIVATOR STIMULATED BY CONDITION SENSOR : Responsive to assembling or coating operation :)

Patent 6036628: Pillow box maker apparatus and method of use
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : CONTAINER MAKING : Rigid container (e.g., box, carton, cap, cup, etc.) : With cutting, breaking, tearing, or abrading : By randomly manipulated implement : To stop machine)

 

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