Patents 6039418 - 6039670

 

 

Patent 6039418: Folding wardrobe
(SUPPORTS: CABINET STRUCTURE : KNOCKDOWN OR SETUP TYPE : Foldable : Pivotally only)

Patent 6039419: Foldable ready-to-use entertainment stand
(SUPPORTS: CABINET STRUCTURE : KNOCKDOWN OR SETUP TYPE : Foldable : Sidewalls hinged to rigid backwall : Slidable compartment or guide)

Patent 6039420: Frame for a switchgear cabinet
(SUPPORTS: CABINET STRUCTURE : KNOCKDOWN OR SETUP TYPE : Skeletal frame : Interior tie members, externally accessible)

Patent 6039421: Pull-out device
(SUPPORTS: CABINET STRUCTURE : WITH MOVABLE COMPONENTS : Horizontally movable (e.g., drawer) : With latch, lock, or gravity closer : In plane of accessible side of housing)

Patent 6039422: Sliding and tilting shelf drawer
(SUPPORTS: CABINET STRUCTURE : WITH MOVABLE COMPONENTS : Horizontally movable (e.g., drawer) : Having guide assembly : In plane of accessible side of housing)

Patent 6039423: Pull-out device for a tall cupboard
(SUPPORTS: CABINET STRUCTURE : WITH MOVABLE COMPONENTS : Horizontally movable (e.g., drawer) : Having guide assembly : Subjacent guide : Including vertically separable slide and guide : Including roller or ball bearing)

Patent 6039424: Multiple height package retainer
(SUPPORTS: CABINET STRUCTURE : SPACED INSULATED WALL : Refrigerator cabinet : Closure structure : Having article support : With follower)

Patent 6039425: Ink jet recording method and head
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Controller : Of ejector : Creating plural tones : Full-line array)

Patent 6039426: Simplified print mode selection method and apparatus
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Controller : Measuring and testing (e.g., diagnostics) : With particular cooling means)

Patent 6039427: Recording apparatus having deviation adjusting mechanism
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Controller : Measuring and testing (e.g., diagnostics) : With particular cooling means)

Patent 6039428: Method for improving ink jet printer reliability in the presence of ink shorts
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Controller : Measuring and testing (e.g., diagnostics) : With particular cooling means)

Patent 6039429: Misprint detection techniques
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Controller : Measuring and testing (e.g., diagnostics) : With particular cooling means)

Patent 6039430: Method and apparatus for storing and retrieving information on a replaceable printing component
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Controller : Measuring and testing (e.g., diagnostics) : With particular cooling means)

Patent 6039431: Printer head cleaning device for ink jet printer
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Ejector mechanism (i.e., print head) : With cleaning or protector : Nozzle cap, cover, or protection : Suction :)

Patent 6039432: Ink jet recording apparatus with recovering device of ink jet head
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Ejector mechanism (i.e., print head) : With cleaning or protector : Nozzle cap, cover, or protection : Movement :)

Patent 6039433: Ink jet recording apparatus and control method thereof
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Ejector mechanism (i.e., print head) : Array of ejectors : With oscillatory motion)

Patent 6039434: Thresholded undercolor removal and black replacement in a thermal-inkjet printer or plotter
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Ejector mechanism (i.e., print head) : Array of ejectors : Color type : Movement)

Patent 6039435: Image forming apparatus with restructured image data
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Ejector mechanism (i.e., print head) : Drop-on-demand : With electric field ejection (applied to fluid) : Movement)

Patent 6039436: Thermal ink-jet printhead with lateral thermal insulation for the heating elements
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Ejector mechanism (i.e., print head) : Drop-on-demand : With thermal force ejection : Thermal force generators : Resistor specifics : Integrated)

Patent 6039437: Ink-jet head and ink-jet printing apparatus incorporating the same
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Ejector mechanism (i.e., print head) : Drop-on-demand : With thermal force ejection : Composite ejector : Resistor specifics)

Patent 6039438: Limiting propagation of thin film failures in an inkjet printhead
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Ejector mechanism (i.e., print head) : Drop-on-demand : With thermal force ejection : Composite ejector : Resistor specifics)

Patent 6039439: Ink jet heater chip module
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Ejector mechanism (i.e., print head) : Drop-on-demand : With thermal force ejection : Composite ejector : Flow path : Integrated)

Patent 6039440: Ink-jet head
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Ejector mechanism (i.e., print head) : Drop-on-demand : With piezoelectric force ejection : With vibratory plate : Flow path)

Patent 6039441: Ink jet recording unit
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Fluid or fluid source handling means : Fluid supply system : Cartridge : Drop correction)

Patent 6039442: Electrostatic ink jet recording device having a stirring system
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Fluid or fluid source handling means : Fluid supply system : With recirculation : With integral ejector)

Patent 6039443: Apparatus and method of priming ink supply tubes in an ink jet printer
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Fluid or fluid source handling means : With means to remove and/or accommodate bubbles in the fluid : With recirculation)

Patent 6039444: Recording material
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Medium and processing means : Receiving medium : Ink)

Patent 6039445: Afocal water-air lens with greatly reduced lateral color aberration
(OPTICS: EYE EXAMINING, VISION TESTING AND CORRECTING : SPECTACLES AND EYEGLASSES : Floating or underwater type : For contact lens fitting)

Patent 6039446: Face shield, incorporating a wrist watch display
(OPTICS: EYE EXAMINING, VISION TESTING AND CORRECTING : SPECTACLES AND EYEGLASSES : Floating or underwater type : For contact lens fitting)

Patent 6039447: Artificial vision system
(OPTICS: EYE EXAMINING, VISION TESTING AND CORRECTING : EYE EXAMINING OR TESTING INSTRUMENT : Objective type : Including lens selectively insertable in optical path : For cornea curvature measurement)

Patent 6039448: Side rearview mirror device
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : MIRROR : Plural mirrors or reflecting surfaces : Including a plurality of adjustable mirror supports)

Patent 6039449: Retainer clip for a vehicle rearview mirror
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : MIRROR : With support : Concave)

Patent 6039450: Exterior rearview mirror with cable pull adjustment
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : MIRROR : With support : Mirror movable relative to support : Including an adjustable mirror)

Patent 6039451: Sculptured transflector for dual mode active matrix liquid crystal display backlight
(ILLUMINATION : ILLUMINATED SCALE OR DIAL : Internal light source : Plural light sources)

Patent 6039452: Flat light source with U-shaped configuration
(ILLUMINATION : EDGE LIGHTED PANEL : Light modifier with emission face combined with light guide plate : Combination of two or more modifiers : Indexing (i.e., dynamic))

Patent 6039453: Lighted water globe
(ILLUMINATION : WITH LIQUID CONTAINER : Notepad)

Patent 6039454: Flat flashlight device with key ring attachment and registerable and mateabe parts
(ILLUMINATION : WITH IMPLEMENT OR HAND HELD HOLDER THEREFOR : Key holder : Switch on handle)

Patent 6039455: Infant observation mirror attachable to an infant car seat
(ILLUMINATION : WITH VIEWING MIRROR : Adjustable : Adjustable)

Patent 6039456: Squeeze-activated flashlight
(ILLUMINATION : SELF POWERED LAMP : Disposable lamp or flexible material casing : Movable lamp bulb or lamp bulb support)

Patent 6039457: Light bracket
(ILLUMINATION : ELONGATED SOURCE LIGHT UNIT OR SUPPORT : With corrugated, faceted or fluted reflector and/or lens)

Patent 6039458: Segmented light system and methods of using
(ILLUMINATION : PLURAL LIGHT SOURCES : With support : Distinct light units)

Patent 6039459: Lighting circuit and antenna arrangement of a cellular telephone
(ILLUMINATION : COMBINED : With support)

Patent 6039460: Tubular lamp with transparent protective outer sleeve having one open end for receiving tubular glass lamp body with terminal pin electrical
(ILLUMINATION : LIGHT SOURCE (OR SUPPORT THEREFOR) AND MODIFIER : With sealing means or artifical atmosphere : Including circuit arrangement)

Patent 6039461: Compact high-intensity lighting assembly
(ILLUMINATION : LIGHT SOURCE (OR SUPPORT THEREFOR) AND MODIFIER : Adjustable or repositionable light source or light source support : Angularly adjustable or repositionable : With actuator)

Patent 6039462: Lamp with safety features
(ILLUMINATION : SUPPORTS : Standard-type support (e.g., table or floor lamp) : Nonelectric)

Patent 6039463: Lamp assembly
(ILLUMINATION : SUPPORTS : Standard-type support (e.g., table or floor lamp) : With light source support mounted at top end of standard : With mounting means)

Patent 6039464: Fishing light
(ILLUMINATION : SUPPORTED BY VEHICLE STRUCTURE (E.G., ESPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE) : Marine : Headlight)

Patent 6039465: Service cover for a rear combination lamp
(ILLUMINATION : SUPPORTED BY VEHICLE STRUCTURE (E.G., ESPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE) : Automobile : Hood, grill, or trunk : Sun visor or vanity mirror)

Patent 6039466: Motor vehicle headlight equipped with a device for adjusting the angular position of a reflector contained therein
(ILLUMINATION : SUPPORTED BY VEHICLE STRUCTURE (E.G., ESPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE) : Light modifier : Adjustable or positionable : Reflector : Having ball and socket mechanism : Through link and lever transmission means)

Patent 6039467: Lighting system and methods for a dispensing device
(ARTICLE DISPENSING : WITH RECORDER, REGISTER, INDICATOR, SIGNAL OR EXHIBITOR :)

Patent 6039468: Washout assembly for cement mixer vehicle
(AGITATING : MORTAR MIXER TYPE : Movable charge hopper or chute : Skip)

Patent 6039469: Mixing kneader
(AGITATING : RUBBER OR HEAVY PLASTIC WORKING : Stationary mixing chamber : With rotating stirrer : With rotating stirrer)

Patent 6039470: Particulate mixing system
(AGITATING : HAVING INTERRELATED FEED AND DISCHARGE MEANS : Recirculating from and to mixing chamber : Directly : Actuated by rotary movement of unbalanced-weight shaft)

Patent 6039471: Device for simulating dissipation of thermal power by a board supporting an electronic component
(THERMAL MEASURING AND TESTING : DETERMINATION OF INHERENT THERMAL PROPERTY (E.G., HEAT FLOW COEFFICIENT) : Throttling calorimeter (e.g., steam quality))

Patent 6039472: Method for measuring the temperature of a metallurgical furnace using an acoustic noise parameter and rate of consumption of electrical power
(THERMAL MEASURING AND TESTING : TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT (E.G., THERMOMETER) : By a vibratory effect (e.g., resonant frequency, acoustical) : Plural spaced temperature function)

Patent 6039473: Tamper evident file holder configured for hanging in a file cabinet
(FLEXIBLE BAGS : TAMPER INDICATING :)

Patent 6039474: Miniature golf bag travel organizer
(FLEXIBLE BAGS : WITH CLOSURE : For access opening in sidewall : Including means to facilitate disengagement)

Patent 6039475: Retainer for roller bearing and method for manufacturing the same
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Antifriction bearing : Radial bearing : Roller bearing : Cage structure : Lip on transverse bar : Bolted, welded or with spring)

Patent 6039476: Drive force transmission mechanism having inclined drive shaft for camera
(PHOTOGRAPHY : WITH FILM DRIVE : Mechanical detail : Including electric motor : Having film transport mechanism locked by perforation sensing pawl)

Patent 6039477: Ink ribbon take-up mechanism having transfer member
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : INCLUDING INTERPOSED INKING DEVICE (E.G., RIBBON) FOR RECORD-MEDIUM : Ribbon-feeding mechanism : Drive applied directly to spool or spool spindle : Drive applied by pinch-roller couple)

Patent 6039478: Ergonomical keyboard assembly
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : KEY-BOARD OR KEY LEVER-ACTUATING MECHANISM : Ink-impregnated type-face or inker for type-face)

Patent 6039479: Printing assembly with continuous stock cutter and sheet feeder for feeding cut sheets to printer
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : SHEET OR WEB (E.G., RECORD-MEDIUM FEEDING MECHANISM) : For feeding web record-medium : With web cutter (e.g., tear bar, wire tool, etc.) : Pin wheel (e.g., on platen cylinder))

Patent 6039480: Method and apparatus for forming transfer images and transfer drum used in the same
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : PLATEN OR PLATEN-MOVING MECHANISM : Cylindrical platen : Including particular surface characteristic (e.g., translucent, pigment yielding, corrugated, of varying hardness, etc.) : Including a wound member)

Patent 6039481: Paper width detecting apparatus and method for ink-jet printer
(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 6039482: Hot wax hair remover apparatus
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : WITH MEANS TO IMPART HEAT TO MATERIAL :)

Patent 6039483: Rotary dispenser
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : SOLID MATERIAL FOR RUBBING CONTACT OR SUPPORT THEREFOR : With means for severing portion of sheath or for shaping tool (e.g., pencil sharpener) : Including conduit supply means)

Patent 6039484: Writing instrument
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : SOLID MATERIAL FOR RUBBING CONTACT OR SUPPORT THEREFOR : Combined : Orbiting blade)

Patent 6039485: Double-chuck mechanical pencil
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : SOLID MATERIAL FOR RUBBING CONTACT OR SUPPORT THEREFOR : Including means to advance material : Step-by-step : Alternately grasping chucks :)

Patent 6039486: Pen
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : SOLID MATERIAL FOR RUBBING CONTACT OR SUPPORT THEREFOR : Including holder : Including specific carrier or guide)

Patent 6039487: Disposable dispenser of samples of cosmetic product
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : SUPPLY CONTAINER AND INDEPENDENT APPLICATOR : Applicator includes container closure or overlies material : Including compartment for tool)

Patent 6039488: Breakable ampule, swab and cap for scent material
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : INCLUDING RUPTURABLE MEANS OR SEALED-CARTRIDGE RECEIVER : Applicator includes container closure or overlies material)

Patent 6039489: Paste dispensing brush
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : INCLUDING MEANS TO APPLY MATERIAL-MOVING FORCE : In or at feeder : By piercing cartridge)

Patent 6039490: Drinking straw cleaning system
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : INCLUDING MEANS TO APPLY MATERIAL-MOVING FORCE : Manually engageable resilient wall or wall portion : Rigid reservoir with resilient wall portion : Squeeze bulb : Screw means through piston)

Patent 6039491: Liquid soap applicator, and method
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : INCLUDING MEANS TO APPLY MATERIAL-MOVING FORCE : Manually engageable resilient wall or wall portion : Including flow-regulator : Squeeze bulb)

Patent 6039492: Pen
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : COMBINED : Including pressurized reservoir (e.g., Aersol))

Patent 6039493: Ball point pen
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : INCLUDING BALL, ROLLER OR ENDLESS-BELT TOOL : Ball : Resiliently biased)

Patent 6039494: Casing board including clear overlay defining exterior pocket
(BINDER DEVICE RELEASABLY ENGAGING APERTURE OR NOTCH OF SHEET : DEPOSITORY (E.G., BINDER COVER, ETC.) : Collapsible on base)

Patent 6039495: Storage page for three-dimensional items
(BINDER DEVICE RELEASABLY ENGAGING APERTURE OR NOTCH OF SHEET : SHEET : Face member)

Patent 6039496: Retractor cable connector for tethered product display
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : SELECTIVELY ASSEMBLED, E.G., CONVERTIBLE, ETC. : Selective orientation :)

Patent 6039497: Method for coupling and a coupling device
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : WITH ADJUNCTIVE PROTECTOR, BROKEN PARTS RETAINER, REPAIR, ASSEMBLY OR DISASSEMBLY FEATURE : Back-off means, e.g., separator, etc. : Related to joint component)

Patent 6039498: Security system
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : ARTICULATED MEMBERS : Plural distinct articulation axes : Angular and linear : Pivot stud slidable in elongated opening :)

Patent 6039499: Supporting bracket for braking cable of bicycle
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : ARTICULATED MEMBERS : Including static joint : Articulate joint is a swivel : With threaded joint)

Patent 6039500: Quick change side full hoist ring assembly
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : ARTICULATED MEMBERS : Including static joint : Articulate joint is a swivel : With threaded joint)

Patent 6039501: Modular furniture
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : ROD END TO TRANSVERSE SIDE OF MEMBER : Corner joint : Composite bushing with elastomeric component)

Patent 6039502: Method of forming a formlocking connection of two telescopic tubes and a formlocking connection formed thereby
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : MEMBER DEFORMED IN SITU : Deformation occurs simultaneously with assembly : Metallic fusion material)

Patent 6039503: Expansion joint system
(ROAD STRUCTURE, PROCESS, OR APPARATUS : PAVEMENT : Including joint means : Compound or composite : Encased, laminated or composite)

Patent 6039504: Process and apparatus for the treatment of waste
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : SUBTERRANEAN WASTE DISPOSAL, CONTAINMENT, OR TREATMENT : With treatment of waste : Temperature)

Patent 6039505: Technique for administering a lubricant in an underground pipe replacement system
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : SUBTERRANEAN OR SUBMARINE PIPE OR CABLE LAYING, RETRIEVING, MANIPULATING, OR TREATING : With forming or cutting of pipe or cable : Panel)

Patent 6039506: Method and apparatus for the offshore installation of multi-ton packages such as deck packages and jackets
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : MARINE STRUCTURE OR FABRICATION THEREOF : Floatable to site and supported by marine floor : With assembly of sectional supporting structure at site : Guide integral with or rigidly fixed to plow)

Patent 6039507: Method and device for assembling cluster platforms
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : MARINE STRUCTURE OR FABRICATION THEREOF : With anchoring of structure to marine floor : By pile extending through sleeve in structure : Having tensioner)

Patent 6039508: Apparatus for inserting elongate members into the earth
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : FOUNDATION : Columnar structure (e.g., pier, pile) : Process or apparatus for installing : Having tensioner)

Patent 6039509: Mine roof support apparatus and method
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : EARTH TREATMENT OR CONTROL : Shoring, bracing, or cave-in prevention : Roof support : Cable or strap support : Mobile)

Patent 6039510: Carrier automatic braking system
(CONVEYORS: FLUID CURRENT : WITH MEANS TO CONTROL CONVEYING FLUID OR MOVEMENT OF LOAD IN RESPONSE TO SENSED CONDITION : Control of conveying fluid : Responsive to presence or absence or quantity of load : With load detector at outlet to terminate fluid current : In response to introduction or discharge of load)

Patent 6039511: Carrying apparatus for spherical objects
(CONVEYORS: FLUID CURRENT : WITH ADJUNCTIVE SUBSTANCE ADDED : Vehicle mounted)

Patent 6039512: Feeder system and method for supplying electrical components to a pickup location
(CONVEYORS: FLUID CURRENT : PULSING FLUID CURRENT : Utilizing a fluid)

Patent 6039513: Separator for air conveyed pellets
(CONVEYORS: FLUID CURRENT : FLUID CURRENT CONVEYOR OUTLET MEANS : With material separating receptacle : Having filter : And vertically swinging)

Patent 6039514: Apparatus and method for drilling holes in dimensional lumber
(CUTTING BY USE OF ROTATING AXIALLY MOVING TOOL : PROCESSES :)

Patent 6039515: Drill having radially overlapping indexable cutting inserts
(CUTTING BY USE OF ROTATING AXIALLY MOVING TOOL : TOOL-SUPPORT WITH MEANS TO PERMIT POSITIONING OF THE TOOL RELATIVE TO SUPPORT : Pivotable tool : With multiple cutting positions : Screw extending perpendicular to tool-axis)

Patent 6039516: Extending system
(GEAR CUTTING, MILLING, OR PLANING : MILLING : With means to protect operative or machine (e.g., guard, safety device, etc.) : Including infeeding)

Patent 6039517: Internally cooled magnetic workpiece holder
(GEAR CUTTING, MILLING, OR PLANING : MILLING : With means to control temperature or lubricate : Including infeeding)

Patent 6039518: Surface referenced depth control
(GEAR CUTTING, MILLING, OR PLANING : MILLING : With limit means to aid in positioning of cutter bit or work (e.g., gauge, stop, etc.) : Plural cutters)

Patent 6039519: Impact-resistant restraint for cargo
(FREIGHT ACCOMMODATION ON FREIGHT CARRIER : LOAD BEARER ACCOMMODATION : Load bearer tripped retainer* : Including wheel guide)

Patent 6039520: Truck bed tie down anchor cleat
(FREIGHT ACCOMMODATION ON FREIGHT CARRIER : LOAD LASHING RETAINER OR LOAD LASHING ADJUNCT : Anchor : Mounted on exposed and bordering structural member : Anchor-admitting cross-slotted track)

Patent 6039521: Truck bed enclosure attachment posts
(FREIGHT ACCOMMODATION ON FREIGHT CARRIER : YIELDABLE BRACE : Panel : Including mounting means for facile assembly or removal of (tie piece)*)

Patent 6039522: Automatic locking and unlocking shoring bar
(FREIGHT ACCOMMODATION ON FREIGHT CARRIER : LOAD BRACING MEANS : Brace panel with wall-to-lading adjustment means : Squeeze)

Patent 6039523: Adjustable connector system
(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) : And means to captively retain expander : Tongue-type retainer : Coil spring)

Patent 6039524: Self-locking safety wheel nut with locking wrench
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : THREADED FASTENER LOCKED TO A DISCREET STRUCTURE (E.G., PLATE, RAIL, WHEEL) : Member or portion thereof located between substructure and inwardly facing surface of bolt head or nut : Member comprises washer formed as closed loop or apertured plate or as split ring : Plural, axially adjacent washers, or plural part washer : And substructure accommodation for member portion)

Patent 6039525: Integrated spring ring retainer for captivating a fastener to a workpiece
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : HEADED FASTENER ELEMENT WITH NUT, WASHER, SECURING MEANS OR CAP : Metallic resilient securing means : Retainer ring : Securing means rotatable and axially movable, e.g., wear takeup means, etc.)

Patent 6039526: Automatic plug pulling machine for IC tubes
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : DEVICE FOR EMPTYING PORTABLE RECEPTACLE : With container opening means : Having receiving means mounted on wheeled vehicle)

Patent 6039527: Container combination and a mehtod of handling containers
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : SELF-LOADING OR UNLOADING VEHICLES : With load-receiving portion, or significant section thereof, pivotable relative to horizontal : With driven means to move load relative to load-receiving portion : Comprising driven conveyor)

Patent 6039528: Wheelchair lift with improved outer, inner, and side barriers
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : SELF-LOADING OR UNLOADING VEHICLES : Loading or unloading by other carrier or mover means, and the load movement thereof : Raising or lowering of load or load holder includes curvilinear movement : Carrier comprises movable component of load-receiving portion (e.g., tailgate, section of floor, etc.))

Patent 6039529: Vacuum lifting plate with suction passageway ball valves
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : ELEVATOR OR HOIST AND LOADING OR UNLOADING MEANS THEREFOR : Grab : Suction gripper type : Guided)

Patent 6039530: Vacuum manipulation device
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : ELEVATOR OR HOIST AND LOADING OR UNLOADING MEANS THEREFOR : Grab : Suction gripper type : Guided)

Patent 6039531: Gas turbine blade
(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 6039532: Blower fan blade passage rate noise control scheme
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WITH SOUND OR VIBRATORY WAVE ABSORBING OR PREVENTING MEANS OR ARRANGEMENT : Diverse fluids to motor)

Patent 6039533: Fan blade, structures and methods
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : INCLUDING WORKING FLUID FORCE RESPONSIVE VANE OR FLOW CONTROL : Selectively adjustable vane or working fluid control for bypass)

Patent 6039534: Inlet guide vane assembly
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : SELECTIVELY ADJUSTABLE VANE OR WORKING FLUID CONTROL MEANS : Upstream of runner : Plural and arcuately or circularly arranged around runner axis : Individually pivoted vanes : Plural, selectively adjustable vane sets :)

Patent 6039535: Labyrinth sealing device, and fluid machine providing the same
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : BEARING, SEAL, OR LINER BETWEEN RUNNER PORTION AND STATIC PART : Means to seal radial flow pump runner inlet from outlet : Axial flow blade set and area for collecting moisture or liquid thrown radially outward)

Patent 6039536: Connection between a rotor hub and a shaft of an electric motor of an electrically driven air pump
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WORKING FLUID PASSAGE OR DISTRIBUTING MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH RUNNER (E.G., CASING, ETC.) : With runner shaft of specific shape or material : Downstream of runner)

Patent 6039537: Turbine blade which can be subjected to a hot gas flow
(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 6039538: Multi-blade rotor for a helicopter
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : ARTICULATED, RESILIENTLY MOUNTED OR SELF-SHIFTING IMPELLER OR WORKING MEMBER : Nonmetallic resilient mounting : Aircraft rotors : Engine driven)

Patent 6039539: Radial fan wheel
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : ROTOR HAVING FLOW CONFINING OR DEFLECTING WEB, SHROUD OR CONTINUOUS PASSAGE : Radially extending web or end plate : Circumferentially and radially continuous web or end plate : Having opposed annular surface between adjacent blades : Turbo-machine)

Patent 6039540: Fan blade assembly of a ceiling fan
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : SPECIFIC WORKING MEMBER MOUNT : Distally supported on radial arm : Thimble or sleeve fixed on impeller blade)

Patent 6039541: High efficiency ceiling fan
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : SPECIFIC BLADE STRUCTURE (E.G., SHAPE, MATERIAL, ETC.) : Turbo machine)

Patent 6039542: Panel damped hybrid blade
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : SPECIFIC BLADE STRUCTURE (E.G., SHAPE, MATERIAL, ETC.) : Hollow : Having brace means bridging cavity : Non-turbo machine)

Patent 6039543: Pump shut off system
(PUMPS : CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL OF PUMP DRIVE MOTOR : Having timer or delay means : Pumps in parallel flow paths with common inflow or outflow)

Patent 6039544: Oil lift system
(PUMPS : PROCESSES : Getter heating, vaporizing, or regeneration)

Patent 6039545: Method and apparatus for precision metering of high viscosity materials
(PUMPS : PROCESSES : Getter heating, vaporizing, or regeneration)

Patent 6039546: Float operated pneumatic pump to separate hydrocarbon from water
(PUMPS : BUOYANTLY SUPPORTED : Mechanically actuated valve carried by piston)

Patent 6039547: Compressor with compressor base that includes fluid supply openings
(PUMPS : AMBULANT, BODY SUPPORTED, OR WITH CARRYING HANDLE : Vehicle mounted or attached)

Patent 6039548: Fuel pump with controlled vapor intake
(PUMPS : COMBINED : Pressure responsive relief or bypass valve)

Patent 6039549: Volute compressor
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : WORKING MEMBER HAS PLANETARY OR PLANETATING MOVEMENT : Helical working member, e.g., scroll : With biasing means, e.g., axial or radial : With working fluid bias)

Patent 6039550: Magnetic debris trap
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : WORKING MEMBER HAS PLANETARY OR PLANETATING MOVEMENT : Helical working member, e.g., scroll : With lubricant, liquid seal or nonworking fluid separation : With working fluid bias)

Patent 6039551: Gear pump for use in an electrically-operated sealed compressor
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : HEAT EXCHANGE OR NON-WORKING FLUID LUBRICATING OR SEALING : With pump for non-working fluid : Pivoted to working member)

Patent 6039552: Rotary compressor
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : MOVING CYLINDER : Rotating : Rotary internal reacting member : Intermeshing peripheral surfaces : Fluid biased)

Patent 6039553: Apparatus for molding light extraction structures onto a light guide
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : DISTINCT MEANS TO FEED, SUPPORT OR MANIPULATE PREFORM STOCK AND MEANS FOR SHAPING FLUENT OR BULK STOCK TO FORM UNITED PRODUCT : Endless surface means to shape fluent material : Means to feed or support plural preforms to or at extrusion means)

Patent 6039554: Molding apparatus for producing solidified articles
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : MEANS FEEDING FLUENT STOCK FROM PLURAL SOURCES TO COMMON SHAPING MEANS TO FORM COMPOSITE PRODUCT : Female mold type means)

Patent 6039555: Liquid-permeable topsheet for body exudates absorbent article, apparatus and method for manufacturing same
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : PLURAL FEMALE MOLD CAVITIES COOPERATING WITH SINGLE PRESS MEMBER : Roll press member coacting with endless surface having product forming shape imparting cavities : Transversely traveling female mold cavities)

Patent 6039556: Stackable mold plates having arrays of laser-cut mold surfaces at their edges
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : PRESS FORMING MEANS, PRESS RESHAPING MEANS, OR VULCANIZING MEANS IS ENDLESS SURFACE TYPE : Roll press member coacting with endless surface having product forming shape imparting cavities)

Patent 6039557: Apparatus for making gas-filled vesicles of optimal size
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : FEMALE MOLD INCLUDING TAMPING MEANS OR MEANS UTILIZING MOLD MOTION TO DISTRIBUTE OR COMPACT STOCK THEREIN : Including means imparting diverse motion : Including tamper)

Patent 6039558: Mold for injection molding of a plastic product
(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 6039559: Apparatus for displacing a plasticizing and injection unit
(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 means to cause relative movement between mold and charger : Including plural passages to single mold cavity)

Patent 6039560: Low NO.sub.x burner and method of controlling recirculation of exhaust gas
(COMBUSTION : PROCESS OF COMBUSTION OR BURNER OPERATION : Flame shaping, or distributing components in combustion zone : Whirling, recycling material, or reversing flow in an enclosed flame zone :)

Patent 6039561: Safety piezo-electric lighter
(COMBUSTION : CORRELATION OF FUEL OR POWER SUPPLY WITH COMPONENT MOVEMENTS IN A DISABLING AND ENABLING SEQUENCE : Movably or removably mounted cover for flame holder)

Patent 6039562: Piezoelectric lighter with safety lock
(COMBUSTION : CORRELATION OF FUEL OR POWER SUPPLY WITH COMPONENT MOVEMENTS IN A DISABLING AND ENABLING SEQUENCE : Movably or removably mounted cover for flame holder)

Patent 6039563: Stackable hexagonal candle holders
(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 6039564: Buccal sheath and improved orthodontic system and method using same
(DENTISTRY : ORTHODONTICS : Bracket : Having arch wire enclosing guide (e.g., buccal tube) : Separable securing means)

Patent 6039565: Combined ultrasonic and laser device and method of use
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Having means to emit radiation or facilitate viewing of the work : Switch or valve controlled by presence of device on support)

Patent 6039566: Method of producing dentures and articulator for use therewith
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Work support : Including means to support plural workpieces for relative movement : Articulator or attachment therefor : Including means to secure workpiece or articulator : And resiliently biased)

Patent 6039567: Arrangement for feeding abrasive dental powder
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Having intra-oral dispensing means : Dispensed material discharged by fluid current : Dispenser externally mounted on tool or handpiece)

Patent 6039568: Tooth shaped dental implants
(DENTISTRY : PROSTHODONTICS : Holding or positioning denture in mouth : By fastening to jawbone : Shape of removed tooth root : Having handles to pivot surface (e.g., pliers))

Patent 6039569: Fiber-reinforced dental structures and method of manufacture thereof
(DENTISTRY : PROSTHODONTICS : Holding or positioning denture in mouth : By cement or adhesive : Acting between upper and lower denture)

Patent 6039570: Aeration-cavitation demonstration console
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : FLUID FLOW OR WAVE MOTION : Writing guide for the blind)

Patent 6039571: Geographical area terrarium
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : GEOGRAPHY : Map or terrain model : With model or sample of natural or man-made item associated therewith : Space vehicle)

Patent 6039572: Float platform for aquatic instruction and therapy
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : PHYSICAL EDUCATION : Swimming : Means on hand or finger for indicating finger to be used)

Patent 6039573: Portable apparatus for simulating ultrasonic examinations
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY, THERAPEUTIC TREATMENT, OR SURGERY RELATING TO HUMAN BEING : Anatomical representation : Simulation of flow of body liquid : With means to display character upon depression of key)

Patent 6039574: Time monitoring portable game system
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : TELLING TIME OR CALENDAR READING : Physics)

Patent 6039575: Interactive learning system with pretest
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : QUESTION OR PROBLEM ELICITING RESPONSE : Cathode ray screen display included in examining means : With code on audio carrier for controlling operation of apparatus)

Patent 6039576: Merchandising selling system and display unit
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : MEANS FOR DEMONSTRATING APPARATUS, PRODUCT, OR SURFACE CONFIGURATION, OR FOR DISPLAYING EDUCATION MATERIAL OR STUDENT'S WORK : Means for comparing characteristics of plural articles or materials : With apertured overlay)

Patent 6039577: Method of forming diodes
(SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE MANUFACTURING: PROCESS : MAKING FIELD EFFECT DEVICE HAVING PAIR OF ACTIVE REGIONS SEPARATED BY GATE STRUCTURE BY FORMATION OR ALTERATION OF SEMICONDUCTIVE ACTIVE REGIONS : Having insulated gate (e.g., IGFET, MISFET, MOSFET, etc.) : Including diode : Lateral bipolar transistor)

Patent 6039578: Network interface device for line testing
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SELECTABLE CIRCUIT, E.G., PLUG BOARD : Test panel : Panel having planar contact array with mating panel having mating planar contact array)

Patent 6039579: Sealed socket assembly for a plug-in lamp and a method for assembling same
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : Connection to lamp or electron tube : Panel having planar contact array with mating panel having mating planar contact array)

Patent 6039580: RF connector having a compliant contact
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : For receiving coaxial connector : Panel mounted connector which receives edge of panel circuit)

Patent 6039581: Electrical connector for circuit card assemblies
(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 6039582: Discharge lamp ballast housing with solderless connectors
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : Within distinct housing spaced from panel circuit arrangement : Overlying second preformed panel circuit, both adapted to be electrically connected)

Patent 6039583: Configurable ground plane
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH CIRCUIT CONDUCTORS AND SAFETY GROUNDING PROVISION : Direct grounding of coupling part member passing into aperture : Portion of connector beneath conductive sheath)

Patent 6039584: Electrical power distribution system
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : UNINTERRUPTED SUPPORT RAIL OR UNINTERRUPTED CONTACT : With means to join tandem rails or tandem contacts : Bus duct)

Patent 6039585: Connector assembly with self activating environmental seal
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH CONTACT PREVENTER OR RETRACTABLE COVER PART : Movably mounted : Moved by mating connector : Bayonet coupling part movable about axis)

Patent 6039586: Lever type 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 6039587: IC card connector device
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING SEPARATOR : Nonconducting pusher : Integral retainer and cam separator)

Patent 6039588: Rotary connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH RELATIVELY GUIDED MEMBERS AND INTERMEDIATE PLIABLE CONDUCTOR : Relatively movable about axis : Including handle for direct manual urge to separate)

Patent 6039589: Electrical connector with a shunt incorporated into a secondary locking member
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : HAVING CIRCUIT INTERRUPTING PROVISION EFFECTED BY MATING OR HAVING "DEAD" CONTACT ACTIVATED AFTER MATING : Contact encasing chamber)

Patent 6039590: Electrical connector with relatively movable two-part housing
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : SELF ALIGNING CONTACT : Contact mounted in floating nonconductive holder : Axially biased contact)

Patent 6039591: Locking electrical connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : COUPLING PART WITH ACTUATING MEANS URGING CONTACT TO MOVE LATERALLY WITH RESPECT TO REST OF COUPLING PART AND TOWARD MATING PART : Expandable contact or spreadable contacts : For dual inline coupling part, e.g., DIP)

Patent 6039592: Method of fixing packing and structure for fixing packing
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SEALING ELEMENT OR MATERIAL FOR COOPERATION WITH COUPLED CONNECTOR, E.G., GASKET : Movable latching prong or latch on prong)

Patent 6039593: Lamp base structure of a series of Christmas lamps
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : HAVING RESILIENT HOUSING FOR SEALING WITH COUPLED CONNECTOR : Connector comprising lamp or electron tube socket or base : Combined with distinct cable sheath sealing element or material)

Patent 6039594: Body for electrical outlet or plug
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Coupling part with relatively pivotable concentric movement-actuating or retaining ring : Retaining bayonet : With means to prevent bayonet release : Retractable sheath)

Patent 6039595: Electrical connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH GUIDING MEANS FOR MATING OF COUPLING PART : For guiding side of movable panel, e.g., circuit board : Wall or outlet mounted)

Patent 6039596: Gaskets for power cable tap connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : CONTACT COMPRISING CUTTER (SEVERING, PIERCING, ABRADING, SCRAPING, BREAKING OR TEARING) : Insulation cutter : Conductor sheath piercing : Having slot edge for cutting insulation : Plural contacts, each formed by slot between pair of fingers : From different margins of contact)

Patent 6039597: Lampholder for compact fluorescent lamps
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : CONTACT COMPRISING CUTTER (SEVERING, PIERCING, ABRADING, SCRAPING, BREAKING OR TEARING) : Resiliently biased : Finger : Resilient finger : Adapted to grip upon withdrawal of mating part : Lamp or electron tube socket or base)

Patent 6039598: Electric equipment interconnection
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH STRESS RELIEVING MEANS FOR CONDUCTOR TO TERMINAL JOINT : Including provision to attach tether : Coil spring concentric with cable or conductor)

Patent 6039599: Switch for a card reader assembly
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INDICATING OR IDENTIFYING PROVISION : Connection indicating provision : Including bale or loop)

Patent 6039600: Male connector for flat flexible circuit
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : INCLUDING OR FOR USE WITH TAPE CABLE : With mating connection region formed by bared cable : Bared cable wrapped into U-shape about insertion projection : With additional contacts comprising coupling part mating along axis normal to conductor)

Patent 6039601: Contact spring having an improved electrical contact
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : ENERGY CELL SUBSTITUTION DEVICE INCLUDING PLURAL CONTACTS (E.G., JUMPER) OR WITH SUPPORT MEANS FOR ENERGY CELL : Including connector housing surrounding cable)

Patent 6039602: Bumper mounted cord set
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SUPPORTING MEANS FOR COUPLING PART : Coupling part or mating part extending into panel opening : With opening encircling retaining collar : Movement about connective axis; e.g., bayonet)

Patent 6039603: Rubber plug for waterproof connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : COUPLING PART INCLUDING FLEXING INSULATION : Sealing : With radially compressible cable grip)

Patent 6039604: Cable coupling assembly
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : COUPLING PART INCLUDING FLEXING INSULATION : Having plural, laterally spaced, prongs or prong sockets : Coupling part including shell and assembly of contact and contact supporting insulator : For permanent attachment to panel, e.g., by welding)

Patent 6039605: Shield connector with enhanced insulation of a shield shell
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : HAVING OR PROVIDING INDUCTIVE OR CAPACITIVE SHIELD : Having means for electrically connecting shield of shielded cable to connector shield member : Having laterally spaced prongs)

Patent 6039606: Cable connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : HAVING OR PROVIDING INDUCTIVE OR CAPACITIVE SHIELD : Having means for electrically connecting shield of shielded cable to connector shield member : Having laterally spaced prongs)

Patent 6039607: Electric plug
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH CIRCUIT COMPONENT OR COMPRISING CONNECTOR WHICH FULLY ENCLOSES CIRCUIT COMPONENT : With or for fuse : Comprising coupling part housing for enclosing fuse : Folded prongs)

Patent 6039608: Adapter system
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Plural-contact coupling part : Two or more plural-contact coupling parts combined in one integral unit : Unit includes receptacle for receiving plug having spaced, longitudinally engaging, prong-like contacts : Combined with plug having spaced, longitudinally engaging, prong-like contacts : Combined with push-pull-coupling receptacle)

Patent 6039609: Power inserter connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Plural-contact coupling part : Plural-contact coupling part comprises receptacle or plug : Having only push-pull-engaging contacts spaced along longitudinal axis of engagement (e.g., jack-type receptacle or plug) : Screw threads formed on cylindrical or annular contact)

Patent 6039610: Multiple circuit fork contact connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Plural-contact coupling part : Plural-contact coupling part comprises receptacle or plug : Receptacle for receiving plug having spaced, longitudinally engaging, prong-like contacts : By key or guideway)

Patent 6039611: 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 6039612: Arrangement for mounting terminal blocks in a mounting panel
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Insulating body having plural mutually insulated terminals or contacts (e.g., terminal block) : Modular or multipart insulating body : Modular insulating block or board : With support track for receiving plural insulating blocks or boards : Divided parallel to longitudinal engagement axis (e.g., formed of two casing halves))

Patent 6039613: Barrier strip cover and barrier strip for power distribution panels
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Insulating body having plural mutually insulated terminals or contacts (e.g., terminal block) : Modular or multipart insulating body : Having protective cover formed from insulating material : Having integral means to interlock or interfit with a duplicate insulating block or board)

Patent 6039614: Fast coupling automatic latching connector releasable by movement of an external body
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : METALLIC CONNECTOR OR CONTACT HAVING MOVABLE OR RESILIENT SECURING PART : Spring actuated or resilient securing part : Socket adapted to receive push-pull-engaging elongated contact by insertion along longitudinal axis of contact : Having separate gripping spring means located within or extending into rigid socket body : With additional spring means to operate slidable cam or wedge)

Patent 6039615: Female electrical terminal having overstress members
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : METALLIC CONNECTOR OR CONTACT HAVING MOVABLE OR RESILIENT SECURING PART : Spring actuated or resilient securing part : Socket adapted to receive push-pull-engaging elongated contact by insertion along longitudinal axis of contact : Having latching detent or means operated by mating contact to lock or manipulate resilient part : Adapted to receive thin blade contact (e.g., spade receiving) : Adapted to have secured wire conductor extending transverse to longitudinal coupling axis)

Patent 6039616: Circular electrical connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : METALLIC CONNECTOR OR CONTACT HAVING PART PERMANENTLY SECURED TO CONDUCTOR USING FUSED OR MOLDED MATERIAL : Adapted to be secured by part resiliently gripping insulation)

Patent 6039617: Tilt cylinder device for 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) : Having fluid motor to move propulsion unit or a segment of the propulsion unit : Rack and pinion)

Patent 6039618: Exhaust arrangement for outboard motor
(MARINE PROPULSION : MEANS FOR ACCOMODATING OR MOVING ENGINE FLUIDS : Means for handling exhaust gas : Tell-tale outlet)

Patent 6039619: Method and apparatus for manufacturing partition wall of plasma display device
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : With assembly or disassembly : Display or gas panel making :)

Patent 6039620: Method of manufacturing vacuum hermetic vessels
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : With assembly or disassembly : Display or gas panel making : With sealing :)

Patent 6039621: Gate electrode formation method
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : Electrode making : Electrode shaping : CRT)

Patent 6039622: Method of forming barrier ribs of display panel
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : Electrode making : Fluorescent type or mosaic electrode making : Emissive type)

Patent 6039623: Deflecting yoke gradient adjusting apparatus
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : APPARATUS : Testing or adjusting means : With heating, e.g., to outgas)

Patent 6039624: Method for allocating a mobile station TMSI
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : RADIOTELEPHONE SYSTEM : Over power line)

Patent 6039625: Interactive and animated mini-theater
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : TOY THEATER : Including movable figure : Rollable wheel)

Patent 6039626: Voice-activated toy truck with animated features
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : HAVING LIGHT-OR SOUND-RESPONSIVE SWITCH OR CONTROL : For moving element-supporting device)

Patent 6039627: Durable and easily operated game calling device
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : OPERATED BY RELATIVELY MOVING FLUID OR PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL : Including mouthpiece for blowing or sucking : Vibratory reed sounder : Including distinct means for enabling selection of pitch : Including piston slidable along central apertured member)

Patent 6039628: Self-mobile cat toy
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : ROLLING OR TUMBLING (E.G., WHEELED) : Including intrinsic motive power means for propulsion : By radio signal)

Patent 6039629: Nursing 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 6039630: Apparatus and method for calibrating pressure existing between optical fibers and a polishing pad during a polishing process
(ABRADING : PRECISION DEVICE OR PROCESS - OR WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL : By optical sensor : Cyclic control)

Patent 6039631: Polishing method, abrasive material, and polishing apparatus
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Utilizing fluent abradant : Combined abrading : Control means near and parallel to the abrader)

Patent 6039632: Solid state lasers
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Glass or stone abrading : By blasting)

Patent 6039633: Method and apparatus for mechanical and chemical-mechanical planarization of microelectronic-device substrate assemblies
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Glass or stone abrading : By blasting)

Patent 6039634: Hardened workpiece finishing process
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Roll, roller, shaft, ball, or piston abrading : Edging)

Patent 6039635: Surface polishing apparatus including a dresser
(ABRADING : MACHINE : Combined : With nonabrading means : Having means to refurbish abrading tool : Drill)

Patent 6039636: Precision grinding of a part-spherical recess
(ABRADING : MACHINE : Rotary tool : Rotary cylinder : Drawing reel)

Patent 6039637: Security device for destroying the information bearing layer and data of a compact disc
(ABRADING : MACHINE : Rotary tool : Rotary disk : Orbital : Planetary : Rotary work holder)

Patent 6039638: Work planarizing method and apparatus
(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 6039639: Motor driven hand tool with improved elastic supporting members connecting an oscillating work tool carrier with the tool housing
(ABRADING : FRAME OR MOUNT : Portable abrader : Reciprocating tool : Rotary disk tool)

Patent 6039640: Eccentric grinder loading system
(ABRADING : ACCESSORY : Work-mounting device : Work guard)

Patent 6039641: Brazed diamond tools by infiltration
(ABRADING : RIGID TOOL : Laminate)

Patent 6039642: Blade sharpener
(ABRADING : RIGID TOOL : Having actuating handle : Razor hone)

Patent 6039643: Coin distributor
(COIN HANDLING : ASSORTER : Electric computation)

Patent 6039644: Coin sorter
(COIN HANDLING : ASSORTER : Smallest first : Centrifugal device conveys coins through assorter :)

Patent 6039645: Software loading system for a coin sorter
(COIN HANDLING : ASSORTER : Smallest first : Centrifugal device conveys coins through assorter :)

Patent 6039646: Ventilating cap for covering a vent opening, transport container, and method for their manufacture
(VENTILATION : HAVING OUTLET AIRWAY : Along roof ridge : Along roof ridge)

Patent 6039647: Grain sweeper device
(CROP THRESHING OR SEPARATING : TRANSPORT CONVEYOR : With chopper)

Patent 6039648: Automated tournament gaming system: apparatus and method
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : In a chance application : Geometric maze)

Patent 6039649: Money-operated entertainment machine
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : In a chance application : Geometric maze)

Patent 6039650: Card dispensing shoe with scanner apparatus, system and method therefor
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : Accessory : Cartridge adaptor)

Patent 6039651: Flex plate and flywheel configuration
(ROTARY SHAFTS, GUDGEONS, HOUSINGS, AND FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS FOR ROTARY SHAFTS : TORQUE TRANSMITTED VIA FLEXIBLE ELEMENT : Element is plate with external edge completely surrounding rotational axis (e.g., disc) : Annular element between and coincident with drive and driven members)

Patent 6039652: Universal joint angle driving tool
(ROTARY SHAFTS, GUDGEONS, HOUSINGS, AND FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS FOR ROTARY SHAFTS : COUPLING ACCOMMODATES DRIVE BETWEEN MEMBERS HAVING MISALIGNED OR ANGULARLY RELATED AXES : Torque transmitted via intermediate element : Ball mounted in groove for relative axial movement with respect to coupled member)

Patent 6039653: Apparatus, system and method for experiencing motion
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES : ILLUSION OR STAGE DEVICE : Person experiences illusion of being in motion (e.g., travel simulation, etc.) : User contacted by attached projected part)

Patent 6039654: Swing set bracket
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES : SWING : Water slide)

Patent 6039655: Bowling game plate
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : BOWLING : Alley or board structure : Portable game board, table, or alley : Mechanical means for ball retarding or arresting)

Patent 6039656: Golf club
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Ball)

Patent 6039657: Side stroking golf putter
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Practice swingable implement or indicator associated with swingable implement : Device attachable to or integral with swingable implement : Adjustable swingable implement, or swing or position indicator : Adjustable implement or static position indicator (e.g., with respect to the golfer, projectile, target, etc.) : Integral with or attachable to swingable implement head : Used for putting : Horizontally spaced linear indicia perpendicular to projectile striking face : Longitudinal bore in head receives elongated member about which head pivots)

Patent 6039658: Golf swing weight distribution indicator
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Body movement or position indicator (e.g., stance aids, etc.) : Responsive to weight shift : Barrier which monitors swingable implement head movement)

Patent 6039659: Interchangeable shaft golf club
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Club or club support : Head and shaft connection : Threaded shaft : Having recess or projection)

Patent 6039660: Golf ball
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Ball : Particular cover (e.g., size, material, dimple pattern, etc.) : Diverse cover and interior)

Patent 6039661: Reinforced hockey replacement blade and method of making the same
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PLAYER HELD AND POWERED, NONMECHANICAL PROJECTOR, PER SE, FOR PROJECTING AERIAL PROJECTILE BY STRIKING; PART THEREOF OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Club : Having elongated blade (e.g., hockey stick, etc.) : Stick to blade joint construction : With stringing or string-stretching device)

Patent 6039662: Inflatable stitched sports ball and method of making same
(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 6039663: Belt steering apparatus for controlling inclined movement of an endless rotating belt
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : MEANS FOR ADJUSTING BELT TENSION OR FOR SHIFTING BELT, PULLEY OR GUIDE ROLL : With sensor for controlling operation of shifter to correct belt training deviation : Shifter driven by electrical or fluid motor : Plural integral spokes)

Patent 6039664: Tensioning device for traction systems such as belts and chains
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : MEANS FOR ADJUSTING BELT TENSION OR FOR SHIFTING BELT, PULLEY OR GUIDE ROLL : Guide roll mounted for movement of its axis along arcuate path to tension belt : Guide roll spring biased in belt-tensioning direction : Shifter actuated by handle pivoted about fixed axis)

Patent 6039665: Multiple sprocket assembly for a bicycle
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : POSITIVE DRIVE PULLEY OR GUIDE ROLL : With particular belt : Belt formed of rigid links : With sequential links pivoted about discrete pivot pin : And each link has integral surfaces forming inwardly opening groove :)

Patent 6039666: Hydraulic and mechanical transmission apparatus
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : FLUID DRIVE OR CONTROL OF PLANETARY GEARING : Fluid pump and motor in one of plural paths to or from planetary gearing : And differential in series)

Patent 6039667: Sun gear lubrication and inspection mechanism
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : WITH LUBRICATON : With electric or magnetic controlled brake)

Patent 6039668: Planet gear for high revolutions
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : PLANET PINION IS FRICTION GEAR : Particular counterweight)

Patent 6039669: Gear change for an automobile vehicle
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : NONPLANETARY VARIABLE SPEED OR DIRECTION TRANSMISSION COMBINED WITH PLANETARY TRANSMISSION : Transmission output shaft parallel to differential output shafts)

Patent 6039670: Powertrain for 5-speed automatic transmissions
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : WITH MEANS TO VARY DRIVE RATIO OR DISCONNECT DRIVE (E.G., BRAKE OR CLUTCH) : Plural elements selectively braked : Transmission includes three relatively rotatable sun gears : And additional planetary gearset having axis of pinion parallel to axis of mating gear)

 

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