Patents 6042207 - 6042460

 

 

Patent 6042207: Reconfigurable interior structure for safes and the like
(SUPPORTS: CABINET STRUCTURE : COMPONENTS SPACED FROM BOTTOM WALL : Horizontally movable (e.g., drawer))

Patent 6042208: Image producing apparatus for microfluidic printing
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Controller : Of fluid (e.g., ink flow rate, viscosity, etc.) :)

Patent 6042209: Microfluidic printing with optical density control
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Controller : Of fluid (e.g., ink flow rate, viscosity, etc.) :)

Patent 6042210: Matrix driving circuit of an ink jet printer and a method of driving the same
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Controller : Of ejector : Array : Plural pulses)

Patent 6042211: Ink drop volume variance compensation for inkjet printing
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Controller : Of ejector : Creating plural tones : Full-line array)

Patent 6042212: Ink-jet recording apparatus and method using asynchronous masks
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Controller : Of ejector : Creating plural tones : Full-line array)

Patent 6042213: Method and apparatus for correcting printhead, printhead corrected by this apparatus, and printing apparatus using this printhead
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Controller : Measuring and testing (e.g., diagnostics) : With particular cooling means)

Patent 6042214: Ink jet printer and control method therefor
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Ejector mechanism (i.e., print head) : With cleaning or protector : Responsive to condition : Full-line array)

Patent 6042215: Capping device and printer including the same
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Ejector mechanism (i.e., print head) : With cleaning or protector : Responsive to condition : Full-line array)

Patent 6042216: Replaceable printhead servicing module with multiple functions (wipe/cap/spit/prime)
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Ejector mechanism (i.e., print head) : With cleaning or protector : Nozzle cap, cover, or protection : Full-line array)

Patent 6042217: Print head positioner mechanism
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Ejector mechanism (i.e., print head) : With cleaning or protector : Nozzle cap, cover, or protection : Movement :)

Patent 6042218: Ink jet printer
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Ejector mechanism (i.e., print head) : With cleaning or protector : Purging without a cap : Movement)

Patent 6042219: Ink-jet recording head
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Ejector mechanism (i.e., print head) : Discharge means : Nozzles : Movement)

Patent 6042220: Image forming device forming an image on a recording medium using flying developer
(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 6042221: Ink-jet recording head and ink-jet recording apparatus
(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 6042222: Pinch point angle variation among multiple nozzle feed channels
(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 6042223: Ink jet type recording head
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Ejector mechanism (i.e., print head) : Drop-on-demand : With piezoelectric force ejection : With additional feature)

Patent 6042224: Image recording device
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Fluid or fluid source handling means : Fluid supply system : Cartridge : Drop correction)

Patent 6042225: Ink-jet pen with one-piece pen body
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Fluid or fluid source handling means : Fluid supply system : Cartridge : With integral ejector : Drop sensors)

Patent 6042226: 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 6042227: Hot melt phase change ink containing Diels-Alder polymerization precursor
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Fluid or fluid source handling means : Fluid (e.g., fluid specifics) : Hot-melt (e.g., phase-change) : With carrier)

Patent 6042228: Image forming apparatus
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Medium and processing means : Physical handling : Ink)

Patent 6042229: Detachable portion for a hard contact lens and hard contact lens composite employing the same
(OPTICS: EYE EXAMINING, VISION TESTING AND CORRECTING : SPECTACLES AND EYEGLASSES : Ophtahalmic lenses or blanks : Eye contact type : With clamping arms)

Patent 6042230: Markings for contact lenses
(OPTICS: EYE EXAMINING, VISION TESTING AND CORRECTING : SPECTACLES AND EYEGLASSES : Ophtahalmic lenses or blanks : Eye contact type : With clamping arms)

Patent 6042231: Methods and systems for relieving eye strain
(OPTICS: EYE EXAMINING, VISION TESTING AND CORRECTING : EYE EXAMINING OR TESTING INSTRUMENT : Eye exercising or training type : Of abnormal muscular functioning)

Patent 6042232: Automatic optometer evaluation method using data over a wide range of focusing positions
(OPTICS: EYE EXAMINING, VISION TESTING AND CORRECTING : EYE EXAMINING OR TESTING INSTRUMENT : Objective type : Including projected target image : For cornea curvature measurement :)

Patent 6042233: Optical characteristic measuring apparatus
(OPTICS: EYE EXAMINING, VISION TESTING AND CORRECTING : EYE EXAMINING OR TESTING INSTRUMENT : Objective type : Including illuminator : On rotary disc)

Patent 6042234: Polarized light illumination device and projection display device
(OPTICS: IMAGE PROJECTORS : POLARIZER OR INTERFERENCE FILTER : Common picture and sound record carrier system)

Patent 6042235: Videoconferencing eye contact spatial imaging display
(OPTICS: IMAGE PROJECTORS : PROJECTED IMAGE COMBINED WITH REAL OBJECT : Plural picture rows on single microcard)

Patent 6042236: Projection type video image display device
(OPTICS: IMAGE PROJECTORS : COMPOSITE PROJECTED IMAGE : Multicolor picture : Automatic)

Patent 6042237: Image projection module and image projection device provided with such a module
(OPTICS: IMAGE PROJECTORS : UNITARY PLURAL REFRACTING SURFACES : Reflector between lamp and screen)

Patent 6042238: Image projection display system for use in large field-of-view presentation
(OPTICS: IMAGE PROJECTORS : PLURAL : Dissolve type)

Patent 6042239: Aircraft canopy reflection reduction
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : GLARE OR UNWANTED LIGHT REDUCTION : With reflection)

Patent 6042240: Adjustable three dimensional focal length tracking reflector array
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : MIRROR : Plural mirrors or reflecting surfaces : Composite or echelon mirrors or light concentrating array : Roof or roof-angle)

Patent 6042241: Backlight with integral illumination source
(ILLUMINATION : LIGHT SOURCE OR LIGHT SOURCE SUPPORT AND LUMINESCENT MATERIAL : Specific lamp mounting or retaining)

Patent 6042242: Ornamental display with sound and lighting effect producing means
(ILLUMINATION : SOUND EQUIPMENT ILLUMINATOR : Specific lamp mounting or retaining)

Patent 6042243: Modular light box
(ILLUMINATION : WITH SHOWCASE OR SHOW WINDOW : Tree)

Patent 6042244: Lighted display system
(ILLUMINATION : WITH FURNITURE : Cabinet : Adjustable)

Patent 6042245: Switch attachment
(ILLUMINATION : SELF POWERED LAMP : With support : With or comprising mounting means : Tube structure)

Patent 6042246: Wide-beam indirect lamp assembly
(ILLUMINATION : ELONGATED SOURCE LIGHT UNIT OR SUPPORT : With corrugated, faceted or fluted reflector and/or lens)

Patent 6042247: Efficient hybrid illuminator
(ILLUMINATION : PLURAL LIGHT SOURCES : With modifier : Distinct light units : Refractor type modifier : With reflector : Relative adjustment means)

Patent 6042248: LED assembly for illuminated signs
(ILLUMINATION : PLURAL LIGHT SOURCES : With support : Particular arrangement (e.g., ornamental star) : Shielding type modifier)

Patent 6042249: Illuminator optical assembly for an analytical instrument and methods of alignment and manufacture
(ILLUMINATION : LIGHT SOURCE (OR SUPPORT THEREFOR) AND MODIFIER : Laser type : Particular arrangement (e.g., ornamental star))

Patent 6042250: Horticulture lighting system for providing uniform illumination from an elevated height
(ILLUMINATION : LIGHT SOURCE (OR SUPPORT THEREFOR) AND MODIFIER : Including reflector : With or including plural, distinct reflecting surfaces : With actuator)

Patent 6042251: Multi-configured lighting fixture for surface mounting
(ILLUMINATION : LIGHT SOURCE (OR SUPPORT THEREFOR) AND MODIFIER : Including reflector : With or including translucent or transparent modifier : Refractor : With or including means modifying axial rays)

Patent 6042252: Mounting device of an illumination arrangement of a vehicle
(ILLUMINATION : HOUSING : Recessed : With mounting means : Hollow body open at both sides)

Patent 6042253: Rearview mirror with lighting assembly
(ILLUMINATION : SUPPORTED BY VEHICLE STRUCTURE (E.G., ESPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE) : Automobile : Rear view mirror : Sun visor or vanity mirror)

Patent 6042254: Non-recalibratable vehicle headlamp aiming device dial
(ILLUMINATION : SUPPORTED BY VEHICLE STRUCTURE (E.G., ESPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE) : Adjustable lamp or lamp support : Manually operable (e.g., remote manual actuation) : Retractable headlight)

Patent 6042255: Vehicular lamp for vehicle
(ILLUMINATION : SUPPORTED BY VEHICLE STRUCTURE (E.G., ESPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE) : Housing : With cooling or ventilating feature : Including light emitting diode)

Patent 6042256: Lighting device having highly diffuse light emission
(ILLUMINATION : LIGHT FIBER, ROD, OR PIPE : Diffuser or diffusing of incident light (e.g., optical coupler) : Including specific fiber structure)

Patent 6042257: Correction method and correction apparatus of mask pattern
(DATA PROCESSING: GENERIC CONTROL SYSTEMS OR SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS : SPECIFIC APPLICATION, APPARATUS OR PROCESS : Product assembly or manufacturing : Particular manufactured product or operation : Integrated circuit production or semiconductor fabrication : Rapid prototyping (e.g., layer-by-layer, material deposition))

Patent 6042258: Admixture dispensing and concrete mixer monitoring method
(AGITATING : MORTAR MIXER TYPE : Methods : Treatment or preparation of material : By ingredient proportioning :)

Patent 6042259: Admixture dispensing and concrete mixer monitoring system
(AGITATING : MORTAR MIXER TYPE : With ingredient proportioning : By condition sensing means : By ingredient proportioning)

Patent 6042260: Method of carrying out continuous preparation processes on tightly meshing extruders rotating in the same sense
(AGITATING : RUBBER OR HEAVY PLASTIC WORKING : Stirrer is through-pass screw conveyor : Plural screw conveyors on separate shafts : Ring or disk)

Patent 6042261: Method and apparatus for applying a plural component putty-like adhesive
(AGITATING : RUBBER OR HEAVY PLASTIC WORKING : Stationary mixing chamber : Rotating mixing chamber)

Patent 6042262: Apparatus for storing, mixing, and dispensing two-component bone cement
(AGITATING : IN VACUUM CHAMBER : Recirculating from and to mixing chamber)

Patent 6042263: Mixed phase ruff body flow diffuser
(AGITATING : STATIONARY DEFLECTOR (DIVIDING AND RECOMBINING TYPE) IN FLOW-THROUGH MIXING CHAMBER : Plate or block being apertured, notched, or truncated in shape : Helical ribbon or strand)

Patent 6042264: Time-temperature indicator device and method of manufacture
(THERMAL MEASURING AND TESTING : TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT (E.G., THERMOMETER) : Composite temperature-related paramenter : Time-temperature relationship (e.g., integral, deterioration, change) : Peak (maximum or minimum) with respect to time : Permanent visual indication (i.e., irreversible) :)

Patent 6042265: Sensorless estimation of rotor temperature in induction motors
(THERMAL MEASURING AND TESTING : TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT (E.G., THERMOMETER) : Combined with diverse art device : With electrical component (e.g., transformer) : Sensor within conduit)

Patent 6042266: Tympanic thermometer probe cover
(THERMAL MEASURING AND TESTING : TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT (E.G., THERMOMETER) : With removable cover for sensor (e.g., disposable sheath) : With sampling cup)

Patent 6042267: X-ray image pickup apparatus for intraoral radiography
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : PHOTOGRAPHIC DETECTOR SUPPORT : Dental : Cassette : With pivotal leaf motion)

Patent 6042268: Linear roller guide device
(BEARINGS : LINEAR BEARING : Recirculating : Roller : For piston rod)

Patent 6042269: Method of making a slider of a linear guide device
(BEARINGS : LINEAR BEARING : Recirculating : No cylindrical race : For piston rod)

Patent 6042270: Bearing arrangement
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Plain bearing : Self-adjusting or self-aligning : Ball and socket : Ball and socket)

Patent 6042271: Composite bearing structures
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Plain bearing : Specified sleeve or liner : Nonmetal : Nylon : Helical or herring bone)

Patent 6042272: Rolling bearing with a sealing device
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Antifriction bearing : Radial bearing : With specified seal : Lip seal : Plural lips : Wick structure)

Patent 6042273: Adjustable preload spindle
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Antifriction bearing : Radial bearing : Ball bearing : Axially biased race : Ball groove surface detail)

Patent 6042274: Axle and ball bearing arrangement
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Antifriction bearing : Radial bearing : Ball bearing : Fixed shaft and rotating outer member : For hub : For bicycle hub : Ring type)

Patent 6042275: Radial roller bearing
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Antifriction bearing : Radial bearing : Roller bearing : Cage structure : Lip on transverse bar : Bolted, welded or with spring)

Patent 6042276: Light receiving module
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH DISENGAGABLE MECHANICAL CONNECTOR : Optical fiber to a nonfiber optical device connector : Structure rearward of optical fiber end face to secure additional fiber or cable layers)

Patent 6042277: Camera flash bracket
(PHOTOGRAPHY : CAMERA SUPPORT : Mechanical detail)

Patent 6042278: Computer printer demonstration apparatus
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : INCLUDING CONTROL OF FORMAT AND SELECTION OF TYPE-FACE BY PROGRAMMED CONTROL-SYSTEM (E.G., INPUT TYPEWRITER) : By adjustment of carriage (e.g, carriage-guide rollers))

Patent 6042279: Method and apparatus for printing with real-time print quality correction, such as in one or two dimensional bar code printing
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : CODE-PRINTING TYPEWRITER (E.G., FOR PRINTING A PATTERN OR MARK) : Having type-faces disposed on rotatable type-head)

Patent 6042280: Tape label printing device
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : TYPING BY OTHER THAN TYPE-FACE OR TYPE-DIE : Thermal : Recording means support or actuator : By history of recording elements)

Patent 6042281: Printing apparatus
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : CONTROL OF PRINT POSITION ALONG PRINT-LINE BY SIGNAL GENERATED BY PROGRAMMED-CONTROL-SYSTEM : Including limit stop (e.g., block, chain, etc.))

Patent 6042282: Ergonomic keyboard
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : KEY-BOARD OR KEY LEVER-ACTUATING MECHANISM : Key-board arranged according to character location : By regulating key force or movement (e.g., key dip or stroke))

Patent 6042283: Printer with a movable paper guide mechanism and method of setting recording paper in such printer
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : SHEET OR WEB (E.G., RECORD-MEDIUM FEEDING MECHANISM) : For feeding plural record media concurrently or selectively : Attachment to typewriter for converting to condensed-billing operation)

Patent 6042284: Method and apparatus for controlling the thermal head drive
(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.) : For feeding tape in direction of print-line (i.e., transverse feed) : Mounted to move with carriage)

Patent 6042285: Device for removing ticket blanks from ticket cassette
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : SHEET OR WEB (E.G., RECORD-MEDIUM FEEDING MECHANISM) : For feeding sheet from stack or pack holder : Mounted on carriage (e.g., for extra-wide sheet, cylindroidal holder, etc.))

Patent 6042286: Lotion dispensing applicator
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : WITH MEANS TO ATTACH OR CONFORM TO BODY OF USER : At discharge portion of implement)

Patent 6042287: Surgical scrub brush-sponge
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : DIVERSE COATING TOOLS : Including porous tool through which material flows : And brush, broom, or mop :)

Patent 6042288: System comprising synthetic detergent bar and pouf for holding bar
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : MATERIAL FLOWS THROUGH POROUS TOOL : Including compartment for soluble solid material : Wick separate from tool)

Patent 6042289: Device for dispensing particulate material
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : INCLUDING BALL, ROLLER OR ENDLESS-BELT TOOL : Tool or tool unit separable from reservoir)

Patent 6042290: Writing tool
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : INCLUDING BALL, ROLLER OR ENDLESS-BELT TOOL : Ball : Elastic ball-mounting : Pens)

Patent 6042291: Document holder with slidable classifying rider
(BINDER DEVICE RELEASABLY ENGAGING APERTURE OR NOTCH OF SHEET : SHEET : Face member)

Patent 6042292: Pre-engineered failure link for brush shaft
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : INCLUDING FRANGIBLE COMPONENT :)

Patent 6042293: Low torque ball and socket joint assembly
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : ARTICULATED MEMBERS : Pivoted : Universal ball and socket : Including liner, shim, or discrete seat : Stud extends into ball)

Patent 6042294: Ball joint having rotational and axial movement
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : ARTICULATED MEMBERS : Pivoted : Universal ball and socket : Including liner, shim, or discrete seat : Stud extends into ball)

Patent 6042295: Rotating bushing for a pin assembly
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : ARTICULATED MEMBERS : Pivoted : T-pivot, e.g., wrist pin, etc. : Fork and tongue : With interposed antifriction means : Retainer extends through aligned recesses)

Patent 6042296: Snap-in fastener for panels
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : MEMBER ENDS JOINED BY INSERTED SECTION : Fluted or splined section : Metallic fusion material)

Patent 6042297: Locking device for tent poles
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : INTERFITTED MEMBERS : Lugged member, rotary engagement : One rod is encompassed by the other)

Patent 6042298: Mechanical coupling angle (profile) joint for metal concave beams
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : MITER JOINT : Connector bridges inner or outer periphery : Rod received in open channel)

Patent 6042299: Apparatus for removal and collection of roadway markers
(ROAD STRUCTURE, PROCESS, OR APPARATUS : APPARATUS : Sequential construction of diverse layers)

Patent 6042300: Concrete and tire artificial reef
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : BANK, SHORE, OR BED PROTECTION : Wave or flow dissipation : Polypod : Openwork)

Patent 6042301: River bank flood barrier
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : FLUID CONTROL, TREATMENT, OR CONTAINMENT : Flow control : Artificial water barrier (e.g., dam, levee, etc.) : Hollow or buttressed : Vertical wall buttress : With lift mechanism or latch)

Patent 6042302: Dive rescue search device and method
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : DIVING : Suit or accessory therefor : Pipe splitting, breaking, or expanding)

Patent 6042303: Riser system for sub sea wells and method of operation
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : MARINE STRUCTURE OR FABRICATION THEREOF : With continuous surface access)

Patent 6042304: Pile driving system and method
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : FOUNDATION : Columnar structure (e.g., pier, pile) : With end cap : Longitudinally ribbed)

Patent 6042305: Fiber-reinforced soil mixtures
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : EARTH TREATMENT OR CONTROL : Chemical : Cementitious (e.g., grouting) : Bituminous)

Patent 6042306: Connecting lock and sheet pile wall
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : EARTH TREATMENT OR CONTROL : Shoring, bracing, or cave-in prevention : Sheet piles : Metal : With separate fastening, reinforcing or sealing means : Fluid pressure actuated)

Patent 6042307: Controlled speed air conveyor for unstable articles
(CONVEYORS: FLUID CURRENT : HAVING MEANS FOR MAINTAINING LOAD IN SUSPENSION ALONG FLOW PATH : By load supporting jets : At outlet to fluid conveyor)

Patent 6042308: Thread milling cutter with positioned tooth flanks
(CUTTERS, FOR SHAPING : GEAR CUTTING TOOL : Hob : Thread cutting :)

Patent 6042309: Tool bit with undercut hook radius
(CUTTERS, FOR SHAPING : INCLUDING TOOL HAVING PLURAL ALTERNATIVELY USABLE CUTTING EDGES : With integral chip breaker, guide or deflector : Including tool holding clamp and clamp actuator)

Patent 6042310: Bit attaching arrangement for power tool
(GEAR CUTTING, MILLING, OR PLANING : MILLING : Process : Templet)

Patent 6042311: Chamfering apparatus
(GEAR CUTTING, MILLING, OR PLANING : MILLING : Means to trim edge : Cutter or work)

Patent 6042312: Cargo bar clamp
(FREIGHT ACCOMMODATION ON FREIGHT CARRIER : LOAD BRACING MEANS : Brace bar, wall-to-wall : Having aperture-entering latch pin)

Patent 6042313: Blind rivet
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : HAVING SEPARATE EXPANDER MEANS : Frangible member : Frangible mandrel : Projecting outwardly from head)

Patent 6042314: Fastener and method of operation thereof for installing a thin layer of material at an adjustable distance from a support
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : EXTERNALLY THREADED FASTENER ELEMENT, E.G., BOLT, SCREW, ETC. : Head having counter-sinking means : Threadedly attached to shank)

Patent 6042315: Fastener
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : EXTERNALLY THREADED FASTENER ELEMENT, E.G., BOLT, SCREW, ETC. : Thread or shank structure : Plural diverse driving structures)

Patent 6042316: Chamfered end headed rivet
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : HEADED FASTENER ELEMENT : Having plastically flowable or deflectable end, e.g., rivet, etc. : Solid end type : Bolt head and end flowable : Domed head : Including opposed prongs defining mirror image of each other)

Patent 6042317: Nail with expansion region
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : HEADED FASTENER ELEMENT : Having resilient securing structure on shank : Solid end type)

Patent 6042318: Bookbinding system employing microwave heating
(BOOKBINDING: PROCESS AND APPARATUS : PROCESS : Of adhesive binding : Marginally perforated sheet)

Patent 6042319: Manual calendar binder
(BOOKBINDING: PROCESS AND APPARATUS : APPARATUS : Edge binding apparatus : Deformable strip applier : Lining or crash applying means)

Patent 6042320: Automatic feeding system for helically formed binding elements
(BOOKBINDING: PROCESS AND APPARATUS : APPARATUS : Edge binding apparatus : Perforated sheet binder : Wire comb applier :)

Patent 6042321: Automated storage and retrieval system for palletless dairy cases
(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.) : Inclined members : With means to detect obstruction and alter movement of charging or discharging means)

Patent 6042322: Machine for handling objects and a pallet that is especially suitable for use in the said machine
(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 elevating device, movable in horizontal direction (e.g., portable, etc.), having load-sustaining surface : Device includes push-pull mechanism)

Patent 6042323: Wire harness handling and storage system
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : MOVABLE RACK HAVING SUPERPOSED, CHARGE-SUPPORTING ELEMENTS, AND EXTERNAL MEANS FOR CHARGING OR DISCHARGING ELEMENTS : Wheeled rack : Charging or discharging means is a pusher : At least one of endless type)

Patent 6042324: Multi-stage single-drive FOUP door system
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : DEVICE FOR EMPTYING PORTABLE RECEPTACLE : With container opening means : Having receiving means mounted on wheeled vehicle)

Patent 6042325: High capacity automated workload regulator
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : DEVICE FOR EMPTYING PORTABLE RECEPTACLE : Nongravity type : Rupturing or cutting type)

Patent 6042326: Grain cart drive assembly
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : SELF-LOADING OR UNLOADING VEHICLES : Successive handling means : Power-driven conveyors : Including haulage cable)

Patent 6042327: Arm lever adaptor for adapting a handrail of a wheelchair lift
(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 vertical, rectilinear movement : With haulage means (e.g., cable, etc.))

Patent 6042328: Lifting device
(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 6042329: Pallet jack attachment
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : ELEVATOR OR HOIST AND LOADING OR UNLOADING MEANS THEREFOR : Convertible attachment : Carrier running out from base)

Patent 6042330: Electrically actuated lifting and transferring apparatus
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : VERTICALLY SWINGING LOAD SUPPORT : Automatic stop)

Patent 6042331: Pump-turbine
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WITH CONTROL MEANS RESPONSIVE TO NON-CYCLIC CONDITION SENSING, CENTRIFUGAL ACTUATION OR TORQUE : By shaft speed or torque responsive means : Of working fluid valve or vane : Axially shifted runner, shaft or bearing)

Patent 6042332: Housing part for a propeller pump
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WITH CUTTER OR COMMINUTOR FOR DEBRIS IN WORKING FLUID : Diverse fluids to motor)

Patent 6042333: Adjustable pitch impeller
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : BEARING, SEAL, OR LINER BETWEEN RUNNER PORTION AND STATIC PART : Between blade edge and static part : Axial flow blade set and area for collecting moisture or liquid thrown radially outward)

Patent 6042334: Compressor interstage seal
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : BEARING, SEAL, OR LINER BETWEEN RUNNER PORTION AND STATIC PART : Between axial flow runner and vane or vane diaphragm structure : Labyrinth seal)

Patent 6042335: Centrifugal flow fan and fan/orifice assembly
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WORKING FLUID PASSAGE OR DISTRIBUTING MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH RUNNER (E.G., CASING, ETC.) : Vane or deflector : Axially directed inlet and tangential outlet)

Patent 6042336: Offset center of gravity radial damper
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : WITH WEIGHT-BALANCING MEANS : Self-shifting or selectively adjustable mass : With manual control means)

Patent 6042337: Sealing system for a hydraulic machine
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : COMBINED OR CONVERTIBLE : Hub lubrication or seal : With manual control means)

Patent 6042338: Detuned fan blade apparatus and method
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : UNSYMMETRICAL IMPELLER OR DISSIMILAR WORKING MEMBERS : Turbo machine)

Patent 6042339: Ceiling fan assembly and method for assembling same
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : SPECIFIC WORKING MEMBER MOUNT : Blade received in well or slot : Non-turbo machine : Non-turbo machine)

Patent 6042340: Radially inclined passages for increased mixing in a fluid handling device
(PUMPS : ONE FLUID PUMPED BY CONTACT OR ENTRAINMENT WITH ANOTHER : Jet : With vacuum generator)

Patent 6042341: Suction nozzle operated with compressed air
(PUMPS : ONE FLUID PUMPED BY CONTACT OR ENTRAINMENT WITH ANOTHER : Jet : With vacuum generator)

Patent 6042342: Fluid displacement system
(PUMPS : BY HEATING OF PUMPED FLUID : Series)

Patent 6042343: Variable displacement pump
(PUMPS : CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL OF DRIVE TRANSMISSION OR PUMP DISPLACEMENT : Adjustable cam or linkage : Radially adjustable stator : Rotary expansible chamber pump : By movable conduit or conduit wall (e.g., combining tube))

Patent 6042344: Control of scroll compressor at shutdown to prevent unpowered reverse rotation
(PUMPS : WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE PUMPED FLUID CONTROL : Pressure responsive relief or bypass valve : Rotary expansible chamber pump : Fluid motor driven)

Patent 6042345: Piezoelectrically actuated fluid pumps
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Magnetostrictive chamber : Mechanically interconnected pump and fluid motor distributors)

Patent 6042346: Refrigerant compressor having an open type refrigerant pool and an oil reservoir
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Including means utilizing pump fluid for augmenting cooling, lubricating, sealing, or cleaning of motor : Pump fluid flows serially from motor through pump : Recirculated through pump)

Patent 6042347: Pedia-cadio pump
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Electric or magnetic motor : Rotary motor and rotary nonexpansible chamber pump : Having bearing : Unitary pump and motor working member)

Patent 6042348: Protective shutter assembly for a forced air cooling system
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Electric or magnetic motor : Rotary motor and rotary nonexpansible chamber pump : Plural units : Unitary pump and motor working member)

Patent 6042349: Fuel supply device
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Electric or magnetic motor : Rotary motor and rotary nonexpansible chamber pump : With specific motor details : Unitary pump and motor working member)

Patent 6042350: Piston pump
(PUMPS : EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER TYPE : Valved piston : Having separate means biasing valve closed : Manually operated pump)

Patent 6042351: Enhanced flow compressor discharge port entrance
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : WORKING MEMBER HAS PLANETARY OR PLANETATING MOVEMENT : With relatively movable partition member : Circumferentially spaced working chambers)

Patent 6042352: Bearing with pulsed bleed configuration
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : TRAPPED FLUID RELIEF : Supply or exhaust passage through working member center of rotation)

Patent 6042353: Windshield repair apparatus including crack repair fixture
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : PRODUCT OR PREFORM REPAIR OR RESTORING MEANS : Hand manipulable tool : Cotton candy maker)

Patent 6042354: Gas injection apparatus for gas assisted injection molding system
(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 6042355: Mold for use in a gas-assisted injection molding system and ejector pin subsystem including a split pin for use therein
(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 6042356: Mold for use in a gas-assisted injection molding system and ejector pin subsystem including a blocking pin assembly for use therein
(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 6042357: Apparatus for weighting golf club heads and shafts
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : CONTROL MEANS RESPONSIVE TO OR ACTUATED BY MEANS SENSING OR DETECTING A CONDITION OR MATERIAL TRIGGERED : Control means responsive to product weight or dimension : Means responsive to improper mold position)

Patent 6042358: Machine for making balls of butter
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : PREFORM SEVERING MEANS : Means forming from bulk and downstream severing means : Utilizing former as cutter reaction surface : Moving cutter, stationary former : Single assembly plural cutting elements :)

Patent 6042359: Corrugating machine
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : SETS OF SHAPING COUPLES COMPRISING AN ENDLESS SURFACE FOR PRESS FORMING, RESHAPING (PLURAL STAGE OR PASS) OR VULCANIZING : Corrugating means for running length work : Reshaping or vulcanizing means is a press)

Patent 6042360: Method and apparatus for withdrawing and processing thermoformed objects from a thermoforming machine
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : PREFORM RESHAPING OR RESIZING MEANS: OR VULCANIZING MEANS INCLUDING A CONFORMING PREFORM SUPPORT : Including product handling means : Relatively reciprocating plunger and female mold)

Patent 6042361: Mold for use in plastic injection molding system and venting pin assembly for use therein
(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 evacuate mold or provide controlled environment : Means for transfer molding)

Patent 6042362: Thermosetting resin injection molding machine
(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 heat or cool : Including heated or cooled plasticizer : Comprising staged inflation means)

Patent 6042363: Die for injection molding
(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 6042364: Mold assembly for manufacturing hollow parts
(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 6042365: Fuel combustion monitoring apparatus and method
(COMBUSTION : PROCESS OF COMBUSTION OR BURNER OPERATION : Controlling or proportioning feed : Oxidizer added to region of incomplete combustion)

Patent 6042366: Lantern having a protective shield feature
(COMBUSTION : BURNER HEAD OR IGNITER REMOVABLY SECURED TO FUEL TANK BY ENCIRCLING FRAME OR CASING : One way drive means between cover and abrasive wheel)

Patent 6042367: Safety device in lighting rods
(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 6042368: Appliance for burning a combustible gas, and method of burning such a gas
(COMBUSTION : HEATED LINE SECTION FEEDS FLAME HOLDER : Fuel conduit within flame or combustion products zone : Feed discharger wall cavity forms heated section)

Patent 6042369: Fluidized-bed heat-treatment process and apparatus for use in a manufacturing line
(HEATING : PROCESSES OF HEATING OR HEATER OPERATION : Including passing, treating or conveying gas into or through particulate work : Including maintenance of fluidized bed :)

Patent 6042370: Graphite rotary tube furnace
(HEATING : TUMBLER-TYPE ROTARY - DRUM FURNACE : Having heat emitting tube or flue within or traversing shaft chamber)

Patent 6042371: Combustion apparatus
(HEATING : WORK CHAMBER HAVING HEATING MEANS : Combustion products heat work by contact : Work chamber exhaust heats chamber feed : Fed with combustion products from a common generator)

Patent 6042372: Heat treatment apparatus
(HEATING : WORK FEEDING, AGITATING, DISCHARGING OR CONVEYING SUBCOMBINATION : Removable furnace bottom section or kiln cart : Roll)

Patent 6042373: Archwire locking device for orthodontic bracket
(DENTISTRY : ORTHODONTICS : Bracket : Having means to secure arch wire : Separable securing means :)

Patent 6042374: Self ligating orthodontic bracket
(DENTISTRY : ORTHODONTICS : Bracket : Having means to secure arch wire : Separable securing means :)

Patent 6042375: Endodontic systems for progressively, sectionally and anatomically preparing root canals with specific instruments for each section having
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Broach : Foot operated)

Patent 6042376: Non-circular endodontic instruments
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Broach : Foot operated)

Patent 6042377: Dental handpiece with detachable motor
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Having motor or means to transmit motion from motor to tool (e.g., "engine") : Hand-held tool or handpiece : Having means facilitating assembly or disassembly of tool or handpiece : Angularly offset tool)

Patent 6042378: Contaminant retention resistant tool
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Hand manipulatable implement : And discrete oral fastening or positioning means)

Patent 6042379: Dental raising forceps for the rearmost upper molars or their remains
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Hand manipulatable implement : Having relatively movable work engaging surfaces : Pivoted : Having handles to pivot surface (e.g., pliers) : Including axially movable collect to cam fingers)

Patent 6042380: Inflatable dental implant for receipt and support of a dental prosthesis
(DENTISTRY : PROSTHODONTICS : Holding or positioning denture in mouth : By fastening to jawbone : Resiliently biased)

Patent 6042382: Sustained G-force centripetal acceleration apparatus and method
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : VEHICLE OPERATOR INSTRUCTION OR TESTING : Flight vehicle : Simulation of flight generated force applied to aircraft occupant : By fluid actuated piston/cylinder ram)

Patent 6042383: Portable electronic device for assisting persons with learning disabilities and attention deficit disorders
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : PSYCHOLOGY : Behavior or performance display (e.g., board for showing completed chores, etc.) : Means on hand or finger for indicating finger to be used)

Patent 6042384: Computerized systems for optically scanning and electronically scoring and reporting test results
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : QUESTION OR PROBLEM ELICITING RESPONSE : Operation of apparatus controlled by listener's response to question or problem)

Patent 6042385: Connector for charging
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH MAGNET : Connection to lamp)

Patent 6042386: Surface mounted electrical connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : With mating connector which receives panel circuit edge : Contacts at different distances from lead panel circuit edge : Mounted for controlled movement with respect thereto)

Patent 6042387: Connector, connector system and method of making a connector
(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 : Conductor is compressible and to be sandwiched between panel circuits : Mounted for controlled movement with respect thereto)

Patent 6042388: Electromechanical module having a thin springy plate for establishing pressed electrical connections
(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 : Conductor is compressible and to be sandwiched between panel circuits : Mounted for controlled movement with respect thereto)

Patent 6042389: Low profile connector
(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 6042390: Network hub interconnection component
(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 6042391: High density electrical connectors
(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 6042392: Printed circuit board connector fitting structure
(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 6042393: Support for compliant pin terminals
(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 6042394: Right-angle 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 : Resilient contact or to receive resilient contact : With external, contact enhancing clamp)

Patent 6042395: Switchgear cubicle with frame and cladding
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH CIRCUIT CONDUCTORS AND SAFETY GROUNDING PROVISION : Adapted to be sandwiched between preformed panel circuit arrangements)

Patent 6042396: Terminal treatment structure of a shield wire
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH CIRCUIT CONDUCTORS AND SAFETY GROUNDING PROVISION : Grounding to conductive sheath of cable : By means of connector mounting screw)

Patent 6042397: Board-mounted connector
(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 6042398: Electrical connector having improved grounding arrangement
(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 6042399: Power take-off adapter for a track
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : FOR INTERFITTING WITH UNINTERRUPTED SUPPORT RAIL OR UNINTERRUPTED CONTACT : Coupling part with actuating means urging contact surface to move with respect to rest of connector and toward mating contact : Uninterrupted contact accessible by mating contact moving in a first, then a lateral direction)

Patent 6042400: Power supply housing with foldable blades
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : CONNECTOR MOVABLE BETWEEN ACCESSIBLE AND INACCESSIBLE POSITIONS : Having removable closure)

Patent 6042401: Connector device for IC card
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING SEPARATOR : Nonconducting pusher : Integral retainer and cam separator)

Patent 6042402: Push button structure for a card connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING SEPARATOR : Nonconducting pusher : Integral retainer and cam separator)

Patent 6042403: Connector device for IC card
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING SEPARATOR : Nonconducting pusher : Integral retainer and cam separator)

Patent 6042404: Ejector mechanism of a connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING SEPARATOR : Nonconducting pusher : Integral retainer and cam separator)

Patent 6042405: Relay system between relative rotation members
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH RELATIVELY GUIDED MEMBERS AND INTERMEDIATE PLIABLE CONDUCTOR : Relatively movable about axis : Including handle for direct manual urge to separate)

Patent 6042406: Dual blade battery clamp connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : CONVERTIBLE BY INTERNAL CHANGE TO SELECTIVELY COOPERATE WITH A DIFFERENT CONTACT : Including repositionable contact : To fit different size contact : To fit differently oriented contact)

Patent 6042407: Safe-operating load reducing tap plug and method using the same
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : INCLUDING ARC SUPPRESSING OR EXTINGUISHING MEANS : Liquid)

Patent 6042408: Connector for flat conductive path
(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 6042409: Socket for electrical parts
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : COUPLING PART HAVING HANDLE OR MEANS TO MOVE CONTACT LATERALLY TO PERMIT UNCOUPLING : Expandable, prong receiving socket : For dual inline coupling part, e.g., DIP)

Patent 6042410: Insert-force-free connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : COUPLING PART HAVING HANDLE OR MEANS TO MOVE CONTACT LATERALLY TO PERMIT UNCOUPLING : To move contact with respect to similar contact : For dual inline coupling part, e.g., DIP)

Patent 6042411: Connector with latch device
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Coupling part for receiving edge of planar board moving parallel to plane : Retaining means exterior of slot : Fingerlike grasping means comprising portion of coupling part : Retractable sheath)

Patent 6042412: Land grid array connector assembly
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : For dual inline package (DIP) : Movement-actuating or retaining means comprises cover press : Fingerlike grasping means comprising portion of coupling part)

Patent 6042413: Method for achieving substantially uniform expansion of dielectric plate and electrical connector made in accordance therewith
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Including compound movement of coupling part : Pivotal movement)

Patent 6042414: Vehicle dock for portable data collection terminal
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH GUIDING MEANS FOR MATING OF COUPLING PART : Retaining means)

Patent 6042415: Insulation displacement connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : CONTACT COMPRISING CUTTER (SEVERING, PIERCING, ABRADING, SCRAPING, BREAKING OR TEARING) : Insulation cutter : Conductor sheath piercing : Having slot edge for cutting insulation : With additional diverse sharp cutting edge : Having radially outwardly facing contact surface)

Patent 6042416: Protective weatherproof bag for portable stereo
(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 6042417: Power feed adapter
(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 6042418: Christmas light extension cord system
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH FLACCID CONDUCTOR AND WITH ADDITIONAL CONNECTOR SPACED THEREALONG : And with third connector spaced therealong : Bared cable wrapped into U-shape about insertion projection)

Patent 6042419: Securing device for a jack
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SUPPORTING MEANS FOR COUPLING PART : Coupling part or mating part extending into panel opening : Including resilient securing : Laterally flexed finger on coupling part : Resilient gripping of panel)

Patent 6042420: Electrical connector and boardlock with minimal footprint
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SUPPORTING MEANS FOR COUPLING PART : Flange on coupling part : Plural detachable flanges : For permanent attachment to panel, e.g., by welding)

Patent 6042421: Coaxial connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : INCLUDING OR FOR USE WITH COAXIAL CABLE : To be engaged by suspension means)

Patent 6042422: Coaxial cable end connector crimped by axial compression
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : INCLUDING OR FOR USE WITH COAXIAL CABLE : Having crimpable metallic cable conductor grip : With radially compressible cable grip)

Patent 6042423: Alignment adapters for post header
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : COUPLING PART INCLUDING FLEXING INSULATION : Storage strip for a plurality of coupling parts : Within rigid coupling part shell)

Patent 6042424: Multi-contact connector for screened cables
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : HAVING OR PROVIDING INDUCTIVE OR CAPACITIVE SHIELD : Conductive shielding material individually surrounding or interposed between mutually insulated contacts : Having laterally spaced prongs)

Patent 6042425: Connection element for providing an electrical connection to electrical elements arranged in a group
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Plural-contact coupling part : Two or more plural-contact coupling parts combined in one integral unit : Having elongated slot for receiving edge of printed circuit board)

Patent 6042426: Multi-user electrical services outlet
(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 : Having receptacle at each of parallel opposed surfaces or sides : Wherein the plug is combined with a plurality of the receptacles adapted to receive spaced-prong plug)

Patent 6042427: Communication plug having low complementary crosstalk delay
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Plural-contact coupling part : Plural-contact coupling part comprises receptacle or plug : Having push-pull-engaging contacts spaced along planar side wall transverse to longitudinal engagement axis (e.g., telephone jack or plug) : Having bayonet-coupling contact)

Patent 6042428: Connector insert retention
(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 : Having multipart insulating body or casing : Receptacle body formed of thin, superposed plates or discs of insulation)

Patent 6042429: Continuous press-fit knurl pin
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Metallic connector or contact secured to insulation : Spring-operated or resilient securing part)

Patent 6042430: Fastener
(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 6042431: Joint device for an automotive wiring harness
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : METALLIC CONNECTOR OR CONTACT HAVING MOVABLE OR RESILIENT SECURING PART : Screw-thread operated securing part : Tensioning screw intersects longitudinal axis of encircled conductor)

Patent 6042432: Terminal for charging with large current
(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 6042433: Electrical contact
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : METALLIC CONNECTOR OR CONTACT HAVING MOVABLE OR RESILIENT SECURING PART : Spring actuated or resilient securing part : Socket adapted to receive push-pull-engaging elongated contact by insertion along longitudinal axis of contact : Socket comprises tubular body having resilient means for gripping inserted elongated contact (includes split or slotted tube) : Having resilient cantilevered clamping finger located within tubular body : Adapted to have secured wire conductor extending transverse to longitudinal coupling axis)

Patent 6042434: Hydraulic tilt and trim unit for marine drive
(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 6042435: Tilt-trim device for marine propulsion device
(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 6042436: Shiftable disk clutch or disk brake
(MARINE PROPULSION : SCREW PROPELLER : Shaft braking or locking : Cage or screen)

Patent 6042437: Exhaust knock down spray
(MARINE PROPULSION : MEANS FOR ACCOMODATING OR MOVING ENGINE FLUIDS : Means for handling exhaust gas : Tell-tale outlet)

Patent 6042438: Ergonomic canoe paddle
(MARINE PROPULSION : OAR OR PADDLE : Wheellike)

Patent 6042439: Water recreation board with pass-through tow rope
(BUOYS, RAFTS, AND AQUATIC DEVICES : WATER SKIMMING OR WALKING DEVICE : Foot attached)

Patent 6042440: Rescue tube with retractable shoulder strap
(BUOYS, RAFTS, AND AQUATIC DEVICES : WATER RESCUE OR LIFE PROTECTING APPARATUS : Personal flotation device : Having line propelling means)

Patent 6042441: Method of cleaning the cathode of a cathode ray tube and a method for producing a vacuum in a cathode ray tube
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : With start up, flashing or aging : Electrode position sensing or adjusting by optical operation)

Patent 6042442: Enhancement in bonding strength in field emission electron source
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : With assembly or disassembly : Display or gas panel making :)

Patent 6042443: Field emitter flat display containing a getter and process for obtaining it
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : With assembly or disassembly : Display or gas panel making :)

Patent 6042444: Method for fabricating field emission display cathode
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : With assembly or disassembly : Display or gas panel making :)

Patent 6042445: Method for affixing spacers in a field emission display
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : With assembly or disassembly : Display or gas panel making :)

Patent 6042446: Perking turkey paddle
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : INCLUDING UNATTACHED GRAVITY-FED ROLLING, TUMBLING, OR ENERGY-IMPARTING FALLING ELE ENT, OR PATHWAY THEREFOR (E.G., MARBLE RUNWAY) : Hand-supported or-manipulated runway : Having propulsion means)

Patent 6042447: Hand operated animal call
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : OPERATED BY RELATIVELY MOVING FLUID OR PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL : Including variable-size fluid chamber to move fluid : Sounding : Including motive power means or hand manipulator for sounder : And bellows or bulb : Flaccid element wound about and in contact with portion which moves aloft)

Patent 6042448: Balloon valve and method of producing
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : INFLATABLE : Having fluid-driven rotatable radial blade (e.g., pinwheel))

Patent 6042449: Self-standing traveling toy
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : GYROSCOPIC : Having figure : Rollable or having plural rotating bladed members)

Patent 6042450: Doll with simulated physiological functions
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : FIGURE TOY OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Nursing, eating, or drinking : And motive power means or hand crank)

Patent 6042451: Doll simulating ice skating or dancing spin moves
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : FIGURE TOY OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Having mechanism or manipulatable means to move figure or figure portion : And movable jaw)

Patent 6042452: Footrest and turkey call device
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : SOUNDING : Head)

Patent 6042453: Frame holding bee feeder
(BEE CULTURE : FEEDER : Side opening)

Patent 6042454: System for detecting the endpoint of the polishing of a semiconductor wafer by a semiconductor wafer polisher
(ABRADING : PRECISION DEVICE OR PROCESS - OR WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL : By optical sensor : Cyclic control)

Patent 6042455: Polishing apparatus
(ABRADING : PRECISION DEVICE OR PROCESS - OR WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL : With indicating : Cyclic control)

Patent 6042456: Suction operated valve resurfacing tool and associated method
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Ring, tube, bushing, sleeve, or cylinder abrading : Ball abrading)

Patent 6042457: Conditioner assembly for a chemical mechanical polishing apparatus
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : With tool treating or forming : Deforming)

Patent 6042458: Turn base for entrained particle flow
(ABRADING : MACHINE : Sandblast : Sandblast nozzle structure : Multiple hopper)

Patent 6042459: Surface machining method and apparatus
(ABRADING : MACHINE : Rotary tool : Rotary disk : Reciprocating work holder : Rectilinear : Work rotating : Lens abrader)

Patent 6042460: In-line sander
(ABRADING : FRAME OR MOUNT : Portable abrader : Reciprocating tool : Rotary disk tool)

 

Back to EveryPatent.com