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Patent 6045252: Methods for allocating circuit design portions among physical circuit portions
(DATA PROCESSING: DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF CIRCUIT OR SEMICONDUCTOR MASK : CIRCUIT DESIGN : Partitioning (e.g., function block, ordering constraint) : Design verification (e.g., wiring line capacitance, fan-out checking, minimum path width))
Patent 6045253: Reciprocal member for mixing the contents of a container and a drive unit therefor
(AGITATING : BY VIBRATION : Vibrator mounted in aperture of mixing chamber bottom wall : Supported by vibrator solely)
Patent 6045254: Container having two or more compartments
(AGITATING : OPERATOR SUPPORTED : Mixing chamber type : Fluid acting on orbital rolling ball)
Patent 6045255: Prewetting mixer
(AGITATING : HAVING SPECIFIED FEED MEANS : Material introduced so as to cause rotary motion in mixing chamber (e.g., cyclonic) : Including deflector in chamber (deflector may be part of chamber wall) : Centrifugal type)
Patent 6045257: Axillary infrared thermometer and method of use
(THERMAL MEASURING AND TESTING : TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT (E.G., THERMOMETER) : In spaced noncontact relationship to specimen : By thermally emitted radiation : Sensor or mounting temperature control : With radiation conducting element)
Patent 6045258: Temperature-measuring assembly
(THERMAL MEASURING AND TESTING : TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT (E.G., THERMOMETER) : Combined with diverse art device : With bottle (e.g., nursing) : Sensor within conduit)
Patent 6045259: Fiber-optic high temperature sensor
(THERMAL MEASURING AND TESTING : TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT (E.G., THERMOMETER) : Nonelectrical, nonmagnetic, or nonmechanical temperature responsive property : Change of optical property : With coupling between rotating sensor and stationary electrical circuitry)
Patent 6045260: Switch for selectively coupling a sensor or calibration element to a terminal block
(THERMAL MEASURING AND TESTING : TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT (E.G., THERMOMETER) : By electrical or magnetic heat sensor : By current modifying sensor : Reference junction temperature control)
Patent 6045261: Temperature sensor assembly
(THERMAL MEASURING AND TESTING : HOUSING, SUPPORT, OR ADJUNCT : Mechanical (e.g., expansion or contraction of materials))
Patent 6045262: Apparatus and method for controlling table in medical diagnosis system
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : ACCESSORY : Object holder or support : Table or couch : With film clamping)
Patent 6045263: Gift package
(FLEXIBLE BAGS : WITH MEANS TO MAINTAIN THE BAG MOUTH IN AN OPEN CONFIGURATION : Single element)
Patent 6045264: Self-sealing, disposable storage bag
(FLEXIBLE BAGS : WITH PLURAL ACCESS OPENINGS : Including auxiliary compartment)
Patent 6045265: Rolling motion guide apparatus and method of manufacturing movable member of rolling motion guide apparatus
(BEARINGS : LINEAR BEARING : Recirculating : No cylindrical race : For piston rod)
Patent 6045266: Supercharger thrust bearing
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Fluid bearing : Thrust : Grooved bearing surface : Gas bearing)
Patent 6045267: Mounting for rotational speed sensor for wheel bearing for automobiles
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Antifriction bearing : Sensor or inspection features; liquid metal or shipping protection features; bearing member integral with seal : Single direction)
Patent 6045268: Bearing lock clip for an electric motor
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Antifriction bearing : Radial bearing : Ball bearing : Assembling means : Bolt : Unitary uniform strip)
Patent 6045269: Multicore optical connector and method of producing the connector
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH DISENGAGABLE MECHANICAL CONNECTOR : Structure surrounding optical fiber-to-fiber connection : Multi-part (e.g., two pieces screwed together or bayonet latched) : With additional structure at or immediately surrounding each optical fiber end face : Plural fiber-to-fiber connections :)
Patent 6045270: Massive parallel optical interconnect system
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH DISENGAGABLE MECHANICAL CONNECTOR : Structure surrounding optical fiber-to-fiber connection : Multi-part (e.g., two pieces screwed together or bayonet latched) : With additional structure at or immediately surrounding each optical fiber end face : Plural fiber-to-fiber connections :)
Patent 6045271: Ferrule for optical connector and method for manufacturing optical connector using the ferrule
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH DISENGAGABLE MECHANICAL CONNECTOR : Optical fiber/optical fiber cable termination structure : At or immediately surrounding an optical fiber end face : Fiber end held in ferrule : Fiber/ferrule further processed (grinding, polishing, etc.) : Tube-type holding structure)
Patent 6045272: Positioning system for an observation device using a tensioned filament and locator ball
(PHOTOGRAPHY : CAMERA SUPPORT : Adjustable support : Having release actuator on support)
Patent 6045273: Automatic developing machine for silver halide photographic light-sensitive material
(PHOTOGRAPHY : FLUID-TREATING APPARATUS : Heating, cooling, or temperature detecting : Transmittivity/reflectivity of photographic medium sensing)
Patent 6045274: Power supply apparatus
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : SAFETY SWITCH OR CONDITION-RESPONSIVE-CUTOFF SWITCH FOR ELECTRICALLY POWERED TYPEWRITER : Delay by storage of next character to be imprinted)
Patent 6045275: Thermal head controller
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : TYPING BY OTHER THAN TYPE-FACE OR TYPE-DIE : Thermal : Including magnetic encoding)
Patent 6045276: Tape cartridges
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : SHEET OR WEB (E.G., RECORD-MEDIUM FEEDING MECHANISM) : For feeding web record-medium : With web supply or takeup or mount therefor (e.g., web cartridge, etc.) : With table or frame (e.g., collating-table))
Patent 6045277: Tape printing apparatus
(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 6045278: Apparatus for transporting and printing print media
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : SHEET OR WEB (E.G., RECORD-MEDIUM FEEDING MECHANISM) : Including friction-feed means (e.g., band) : By endless-feed band : On rear sheet table or apron)
Patent 6045279: Easy reach lotion applicator
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : WITH MEANS TO ATTACH OR CONFORM TO BODY OF USER : At discharge portion of implement)
Patent 6045280: Container with integral wiper
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : SUPPLY CONTAINER AND INDEPENDENT APPLICATOR : With means for removing surplus material from tool : Straddling or encircling tool during withdrawal from supply : And separate release member)
Patent 6045281: Writing implement attachment
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : COMBINED : Including pressurized reservoir (e.g., Aersol))
Patent 6045282: Multi-roller paint applicator system
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : MATERIAL FLOWS THROUGH POROUS TOOL : Hollow roller : By one-way means for removing gas from reservoir)
Patent 6045283: Nozzle assembly
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : INCLUDING BALL, ROLLER OR ENDLESS-BELT TOOL : Tool or tool unit separable from reservoir)
Patent 6045284: Extensible cleaner rod
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : BRUSH, BROOM, OR MOP : Including feeder : Attached or attachable to conduit supply means : Encompassed by confining means for tool elements)
Patent 6045285: Spiral binder with locking element
(BINDER DEVICE RELEASABLY ENGAGING APERTURE OR NOTCH OF SHEET : RESILIENT SHEET RETAINER REQUIRING DEFLECTION FOR SHEET REMOVAL : Secured by folded portion thereof)
Patent 6045286: Metal ring binder with auxiliary springs
(BINDER DEVICE RELEASABLY ENGAGING APERTURE OR NOTCH OF SHEET : SHEET RETAINER TRAVELS ARCUATE PATH : Travel in plane perpendicular to axis of rotation : Opposed sheet retainers (e.g., ring binders, etc.) : Hinged on spaced axes : Toggle-type arrangement :)
Patent 6045287: Connecting device of a bearing bar
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : LATERALLY RELATED MEMBERS CONNECTED BY LATCH MEANS, E.G., SCAFFOLD CONNECTORS : Externally threaded actuator)
Patent 6045288: Adjustable telescoping utility pole
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : ARTICULATED MEMBERS : Lockable at fixed position : Telescoping members : Having detent : Spring biased : Retainer extends through aligned recesses)
Patent 6045289: Hidden screw-pressing structure for a pipe connector
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : RIGID ANGLE COUPLING, E.G., ELBOW OR U, ETC. : Flexible intermediate member)
Patent 6045290: Corner joint between the end portions of two board-like members
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : ROD END TO TRANSVERSE SIDE OF MEMBER : Corner joint : Composite bushing with elastomeric component)
Patent 6045291: Method and device for transmission of forces between two joined parts
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : MEMBER ENDS JOINED BY INSERTED SECTION : Expansible section : Metallic fusion material)
Patent 6045292: Fitting for mounting a winch on the structure of an aircraft such as a helicopter
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : INTERFITTED MEMBERS : Longitudinally splined or fluted rod : Rod designed to be manipulable, e.g., twistable, within coupling for quick disconnect : Longitudinally stepped or tapered)
Patent 6045293: Driver intimidating person friendly tire destructive trafficway controller
(ROAD STRUCTURE, PROCESS, OR APPARATUS : TRAFFIC STEERING DEVICE OR BARRIER : Street or curb inlet for surface drainage)
Patent 6045294: Reflective lane marker
(ROAD STRUCTURE, PROCESS, OR APPARATUS : TRAFFIC DIRECTOR : Attenuated lane marker type : Impregnated with reflective material :)
Patent 6045295: Hook mechanism for a compacting machine
(ROAD STRUCTURE, PROCESS, OR APPARATUS : APPARATUS : Rotating drum, roller or tire : Attachment or combined : Individual element, vertically oriented)
Patent 6045296: Tension ring for riser
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : MARINE STRUCTURE OR FABRICATION THEREOF : With continuous surface access)
Patent 6045297: Method and apparatus for drilling rig construction and mobilization
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : MISCELLANEOUS : Ground stabilization or reinforcement)
Patent 6045298: Spray insulation components
(CONVEYORS: FLUID CURRENT : WITH ADJUNCTIVE SUBSTANCE ADDED : Liquid : Water : Responsive to presence, absence, or quantity of load)
Patent 6045299: Unidirectional gate between interconnecting fluid transport regions
(CONVEYORS: FLUID CURRENT : HAVING MEANS FOR MAINTAINING LOAD IN SUSPENSION ALONG FLOW PATH : Utilizing a fluid)
Patent 6045300: Tool holder with integral coolant passage and replaceable nozzle
(CUTTERS, FOR SHAPING : WITH MEANS TO APPLY FLUID TO CUTTING TOOL : Resiliently mounted tool)
Patent 6045301: Drill with cooling-lubricant channel
(CUTTING BY USE OF ROTATING AXIALLY MOVING TOOL : WITH MEANS TO APPLY TRANSIENT, FLUENT MEDIUM TO WORK OR PRODUCT : Including tool with duct : With tool-opposing, work-engaging surface)
Patent 6045302: Drill bit retriever device
(CUTTING BY USE OF ROTATING AXIALLY MOVING TOOL : WITH WORK-ENGAGING STRUCTURE OTHER THAN TOOL OR TOOL-SUPPORT : Frictionally engaging sides of opening in work : Opening coaxial with tool : Engaging sides of opening being enlarged by tool : Engaging surface subsequent to tool-action on that surface :)
Patent 6045303: Rotatable torque adjusting device of rotation tool
(CUTTING BY USE OF ROTATING AXIALLY MOVING TOOL : MEANS TO DRIVE TOOL : Reversible ratchet)
Patent 6045304: High-speed gun drill
(CUTTING BY USE OF ROTATING AXIALLY MOVING TOOL : TOOL OR TOOL WITH SUPPORT : Including tool-holding clamp and clamp actuator)
Patent 6045305: Helically fluted twist drill device
(CUTTING BY USE OF ROTATING AXIALLY MOVING TOOL : TOOL OR TOOL WITH SUPPORT : Having peripherally spaced cutting edges : With axially extending relief channel : Spiral channel : With tool-holding clamp and clamp actuator)
Patent 6045306: Remote actuated chuck device for fixed base routers
(GEAR CUTTING, MILLING, OR PLANING : MILLING : Randomly manipulated, work supported, or work following device : Randomly manipulated : End mill (e.g., router, etc.) : With angular movement of work)
Patent 6045307: Camshaft shaping machine
(GEAR CUTTING, MILLING, OR PLANING : MILLING : Including means to infeed rotary cutter toward work : Machining arcuate surface : Indexable)
Patent 6045308: Tool carrier
(GEAR CUTTING, MILLING, OR PLANING : MILLING : With cutter holder : With cutter holder)
Patent 6045309: Two-piece rivet with pre-driven configuration
(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 : Projecting outwardly from head)
Patent 6045310: Composite fastener for use in high temperature environments
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : EXTERNALLY THREADED FASTENER ELEMENT, E.G., BOLT, SCREW, ETC. : Multipart : Having telltale bore)
Patent 6045311: Bolt, nut, and wrench in taper design for turning the bolt and the nut
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : EXTERNALLY THREADED FASTENER ELEMENT, E.G., BOLT, SCREW, ETC. : Head driving structure : Threadedly attached to shank)
Patent 6045312: Fastener having primary and secondary threads
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : EXTERNALLY THREADED FASTENER ELEMENT, E.G., BOLT, SCREW, ETC. : Thread or shank structure : Plural threads on single shank : Having driver retaining means)
Patent 6045313: Apparatus and method for seaming containers
(SHEET METAL CONTAINER MAKING : METHOD : Assembling receptacle with closure : End joint forming : Rolling :)
Patent 6045314: Ring carrier spear for round hay feeder
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : ROUND HAY BALE HANDLING : Vertical rack)
Patent 6045315: Robot apparatus and treating apparatus
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : APPARATUS FOR MOVING MATERIAL BETWEEN ZONES HAVING DIFFERENT PRESSURES AND INHIBITING CHANGE IN PRESSURE GRADIENT THEREBETWEEN : Discharging of chamber by gravity, and means beyond exit thereof to guide, move, or stop material)
Patent 6045316: Fifth wheel rollback trailer
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : SELF-LOADING OR UNLOADING VEHICLES : With load-receiving portion, or significant section thereof, pivotable relative to horizontal : Trailer-type vehicle having load-receiving portion pivotable relative to at least one other component of vehicle : With driven means to move load relative to portion)
Patent 6045317: Lifting system for vehicle having an elevating cargo box
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : SELF-LOADING OR UNLOADING VEHICLES : Having elevating load body : With driven means to move load relative to load-receiving portion)
Patent 6045318: Lead frame supplying method and apparatus
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : ELEVATOR OR HOIST AND LOADING OR UNLOADING MEANS THEREFOR : With external cooperating movable feeding or discharging means : Carrier running out from base)
Patent 6045319: Carrier transport device
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : ARTICLE SUPPORTED BY AIR AND MOVED BY MECHANICAL OR MANUAL MEANS : Automatic stop)
Patent 6045320: Arm extension for a backhoe
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : VERTICALLY SWINGING LOAD SUPPORT : Shovel or fork type : Shovel, rake, handle, or boom structure : Handling device releasably attached to bucket or rake : By linkage pivoting on base support)
Patent 6045321: Method and apparatus for transporting laser bars
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : ARTICLE REORIENTING DEVICE : Orienter has article gripping means : Article deposited on stationary supporting surface intermediate sequential turning members)
Patent 6045322: Method and device for straightening and turning a deformed stack of sheet material on a roller conveyor
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : APPARATUS FOR MOVING INTERSUPPORTING ARTICLES INTO, WITHIN, OR FROM FREESTANDING, ORDERLY LAYERED, OR MUTUALLY STABILIZING ORDERLY GROUP : Unrolling)
Patent 6045323: Device for eliminating defective flat objects and for forming stacks of flawless flat objects
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : APPARATUS FOR MOVING INTERSUPPORTING ARTICLES INTO, WITHIN, OR FROM FREESTANDING, ORDERLY LAYERED, OR MUTUALLY STABILIZING ORDERLY GROUP : Stack forming apparatus : With means for removing completed stack from stacking location : With temporary support for incoming articles during discharge of stack : And conveyor for receiving unloaded stack)
Patent 6045324: Stacking clamp
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : APPARATUS FOR MOVING INTERSUPPORTING ARTICLES INTO, WITHIN, OR FROM FREESTANDING, ORDERLY LAYERED, OR MUTUALLY STABILIZING ORDERLY GROUP : Stack forming apparatus : Positions highest article of stack first : Includes means raising article up to stack : Coacting screws)
Patent 6045325: Apparatus for minimizing inlet airflow turbulence in a gas turbine engine
(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 : And fixed vane :)
Patent 6045326: Pump having combined centrifugal and axial flow
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WORKING FLUID PASSAGE OR DISTRIBUTING MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH RUNNER (E.G., CASING, ETC.) : Casing having tangential inlet or outlet (i.e., centrifugal type) : Axially directed inlet and tangential outlet : Inlet scroll)
Patent 6045327: Axial flow fan assembly and one-piece housing for axial flow fan assembly
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WORKING FLUID PASSAGE OR DISTRIBUTING MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH RUNNER (E.G., CASING, ETC.) : Vane or deflector : Downstream of runner : Fixed between radially separate surfaces)
Patent 6045328: Fluid damper including flexible damping plate
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : ARTICULATED, RESILIENTLY MOUNTED OR SELF-SHIFTING IMPELLER OR WORKING MEMBER : Including movement limit stop or damping means : With manual control means)
Patent 6045329: Fan filter
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : COMBINED OR CONVERTIBLE : Self-shifting or selectively adjustable mass)
Patent 6045330: Retrofitable fan shroud
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : PROTECTIVE SCREEN OR GUARD : Water or marine propellers)
Patent 6045331: Fluid pump speed controller
(PUMPS : CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL OF PUMP DRIVE MOTOR : Plural pumps having separate drive motors, supply sources, or delivery destinations :)
Patent 6045332: Control system for multi-pump operation
(PUMPS : CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL OF PUMP DRIVE MOTOR : Plural pumps having separate drive motors, supply sources, or delivery destinations : Pumps in parallel flow paths with common inflow or outflow : Having means sensing condition in common inflow or outflow line : With control of plural pump drive motors :)
Patent 6045333: Method and apparatus for controlling a submergible pumping system
(PUMPS : CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL OF PUMP DRIVE MOTOR : By control of electric or magnetic drive motor : By float)
Patent 6045334: Valve disabler for use in high pressure pipe cleaning applications
(PUMPS : PROCESSES : Getter heating, vaporizing, or regeneration)
Patent 6045335: Differential pressure operated free piston for lifting well fluids
(PUMPS : DRILLED WELL FREE PISTON-TYPE PUMP : Radially expansible piston portion controls pump and motor chamber intercommunication : Specific motive fluid)
Patent 6045336: Pump and valve for leachate extraction of heavier than water fluids
(PUMPS : ONE FLUID PUMPED BY CONTACT OR ENTRAINMENT WITH ANOTHER : Liquid pumped by supplying or exhausting gaseous motive fluid to or from pumping chamber : With float actuated control means : Control of motive fluid inlet (e.g., atmosphere, etc.) : With control of motive fluid outlet : Sequential starting or stopping of pumps)
Patent 6045337: Clutchless variable capacity swash plate compressor
(PUMPS : CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL OF DRIVE TRANSMISSION OR PUMP DISPLACEMENT : Having condition responsive pumped fluid control : With inlet valve)
Patent 6045338: Compound gear pumps and engine hydraulic circuits using same
(PUMPS : SUCCESSIVE STAGES : With interstage discharge or additional discharge from former stage : Pressure responsive interstage discharge : With sump pressure actuation)
Patent 6045339: Wave motor
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Tide or wave motor : Float : Pivoted : By movable conduit or conduit wall (e.g., combining tube))
Patent 6045340: Locking mechanism for a removable live well pump
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Including means for facilitating assembly or disassembly of pump to or from motor or fixed support : Pump within armature)
Patent 6045341: Levitation blower
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Electric or magnetic motor : Including electric power generating or storage means : Unitary pump and motor rotors)
Patent 6045342: Refrigerant compressor
(PUMPS : EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER TYPE : Having pulsation dampening fluid receiving space : Parallel laterally spaced relatively movable pumping members)
Patent 6045343: Internally cooling rotary compression equipment
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : HEAT EXCHANGE OR NON-WORKING FLUID LUBRICATING OR SEALING : Non-working fluid passage in inner working or reacting member : Pivoted to working member)
Patent 6045344: Oil-cooled type screw compressor
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : HEAT EXCHANGE OR NON-WORKING FLUID LUBRICATING OR SEALING : Intermixed incoming working and non-working fluids : Non-working fluid initially directed to working member)
Patent 6045345: Installation for producing shaped plastic foam parts
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : WITH MECHANICAL MEANS FORMING OR EXPANDING PORES (E.G., FOAMING, ETC.) :)
Patent 6045346: Apparatus for manufacturing a composite camel structure
(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 : Female mold type means : Means to feed or support plural preforms to or at extrusion means)
Patent 6045347: Apparatus for the production of plastic compound pipes
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : MEANS FEEDING FLUENT STOCK FROM PLURAL SOURCES TO COMMON SHAPING MEANS TO FORM COMPOSITE PRODUCT : Extrusion shaping means : Concentric : Shoe or boot)
Patent 6045348: Hopper structure for feeding powdery materials
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : WITH SEPARATE AND DISTINCT UPSTREAM AGITATING OR KNEADING MEANS : With separate and distinct gas withdrawal chamber : Female mold)
Patent 6045349: Rolling apparatus for plastic film
(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 : Molding means having material shaping guideway providing arcuate path)
Patent 6045350: Adjustable wall apparatus for molding a continuous foamed plastics element
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : PRESS FORMING MEANS, PRESS RESHAPING MEANS, OR VULCANIZING MEANS IS ENDLESS SURFACE TYPE : Endless belt coacting with stationary platen or with reciprocating shaping means : Transversely traveling female mold cavities)
Patent 6045351: Method of operating a burner of a heat generator
(COMBUSTION : PROCESS OF COMBUSTION OR BURNER OPERATION : Flame shaping, or distributing components in combustion zone :)
Patent 6045352: Carbon monoxide automatic furnace shutdown system
(COMBUSTION : TIMER, PROGRAMMER, RETARDER OR CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL : By sensing of gas leakage, flashback or escaped flame : Shutdown or aborted start attempt indicated)
Patent 6045353: Method and apparatus for optical flame control of combustion burners
(COMBUSTION : TIMER, PROGRAMMER, RETARDER OR CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL : By combustion or combustion zone sensor : Of shutdown by response to sensed combustion failure or overheat : By electrical control circuit : Photoelectric sensor : Reset includes structure preventing feed to second burner prior to sensed combustion at first burner)
Patent 6045354: Selectively actuatable 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 6045355: Gas catalytic heaters with improved temperature distribution
(COMBUSTION : POROUS, CAPILLARY, PARTICULATE OR SIEVELIKE FLAME HOLDER, E.G., RADIANT SURFACE BURNER, ETC. : Means supplying fuel for passage through the flame holding structure, e.g., radiant surface burner : Woven screen holds flame : Opposed rotatable wick engaging means)
Patent 6045356: Gas burner and fabrication method for same
(COMBUSTION : MIXER AND FLAME HOLDER : Tubular member delineates flame)
Patent 6045357: Continuous sintering plant integrated with glove box for maintenance use
(HEATING : WORK CHAMBER HAVING HEATING MEANS : Having means by which work is progressed or moved mechanically : Plural distinct chambers : Thrust means advances row or stack of units)
Patent 6045358: Forced convection heating apparatus and process for heating glass sheets therewithin
(HEATING : WORK CHAMBER HAVING HEATING MEANS : Having means by which work is progressed or moved mechanically : Combustion products generated in or fed to chamber : Having means forming work path from inlet to outlet : Having structure circulating work atmosphere along or across path : Distinct blowers or blower discharge ports along path :)
Patent 6045359: Dental impression tray
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Having static product shaping surface (e.g., mold) : Intra-oral : Combined with other device)
Patent 6045360: Instrument for the medical or dental treatment of children
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Hand manipulatable implement : And discrete oral fastening or positioning means)
Patent 6045361: Ball-topped screw for facilitating the making of an impression of a dental implant and method of using the same
(DENTISTRY : PROSTHODONTICS : Impression taking or bite determination : Nonmetallic composite)
Patent 6045362: Endodontic methods for progressively, sectionally and anatomically preparing root canals with specific instruments for each section having
(DENTISTRY : METHOD OR MATERIAL FOR TESTING, TREATING, RESTORING, OR REMOVING NATURAL TEETH : Endodontic : Method of fabricating)
Patent 6045363: Educational aid and method for using same
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : LANGUAGE : Spelling, phonics, word recognition, or sentence formation : Color used in teaching means : Slotted or grooved path)
Patent 6045364: Method and apparatus for teaching proper swing tempo
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : PHYSICAL EDUCATION : Golf : Means on hand or finger for indicating finger to be used)
Patent 6045365: Lamp bulb device installed on board
(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 6045366: Card connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : With guide for directing panel circuit movement : Panel mounted connector which receives edge of panel circuit)
Patent 6045367: Multi-pin 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 6045368: Means for accurately aligning and attaching an electrical part to a surface mount circuit
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : With provision to conduct electricity from panel circuit to another panel circuit : Flexible panel : Mounted for controlled movement with respect thereto)
Patent 6045369: Device for mounting semiconductor package and method of fabricating same
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : With provision to conduct electricity from panel circuit to another panel circuit : Micro panel circuit arrangement, e.g., ICM, DIP, chip, wafer, etc. : Dual inline package (DIP) : Leadless : Having radially outwardly facing contact surface)
Patent 6045370: Test socket for electronic module
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : With provision to conduct electricity from panel circuit to another panel circuit : Micro panel circuit arrangement, e.g., ICM, DIP, chip, wafer, etc. : Dual inline package (DIP) : With external, contact enhancing clamp : Having radially outwardly facing contact surface)
Patent 6045371: Connector for electrical connection of circuit boards and such a method for electrical connection of circuit boards using such 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 : Overlying second preformed panel circuit, both adapted to be electrically connected : Dual inline package (DIP))
Patent 6045372: Connector device and method for manufacturing same
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : Distinct contact secured to panel circuit : Contact soldered to panel circuit : In or for use in panel circuit aperture)
Patent 6045373: Connection terminal, in particular for connecting branch conduits to electric mains, as well as contact element for it
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH CIRCUIT CONDUCTORS AND SAFETY GROUNDING PROVISION : Grounding to conductive sheath of cable : By means of connector mounting screw)
Patent 6045374: Electrical wiring system
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH CIRCUIT CONDUCTORS AND SAFETY GROUNDING PROVISION : Direct grounding of coupling part member passing into aperture : Adapter : Pivotable or rotatable about transverse axis)
Patent 6045375: Sliding insert type connector with assisting slider
(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 6045376: Ejection mechanism in IC card connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING SEPARATOR : Nonconducting pusher : Integral retainer and cam separator)
Patent 6045377: Data process medium connector with locking means
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING SEPARATOR : Nonconducting pusher : Integral retainer and cam separator)
Patent 6045378: Switching coaxial jack with impedance matching
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : HAVING CIRCUIT INTERRUPTING PROVISION EFFECTED BY MATING OR HAVING "DEAD" CONTACT ACTIVATED AFTER MATING : Contact encasing chamber)
Patent 6045379: Device connecting conductors or devices to a bus bar in a bus bar system
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : BUS DUCT : Including receptacle)
Patent 6045380: Movable connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : SELF ALIGNING CONTACT : Contact mounted in floating nonconductive holder : Connector including housing or panel to support holder : Coil spring with provision to utilize conductivity thereof)
Patent 6045381: Two-layer ZIF PGA socket
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : COUPLING PART WITH ACTUATING MEANS URGING CONTACT TO MOVE LATERALLY WITH RESPECT TO REST OF COUPLING PART AND TOWARD MATING PART : Having radially movable thread means)
Patent 6045382: Socket apparatus for IC packages
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : COUPLING PART HAVING HANDLE OR MEANS TO MOVE CONTACT LATERALLY TO PERMIT UNCOUPLING : Expandable contact or spreadable contacts)
Patent 6045383: Sealing member for waterproof connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SEALING ELEMENT OR MATERIAL FOR COOPERATION WITH COUPLED CONNECTOR, E.G., GASKET : Movable latching prong or latch on prong)
Patent 6045384: Connector having tapered surfaces for facilitating connection
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Retaining means with distinct movement-actuating means to move coupling part axially : Threaded coupling part)
Patent 6045385: Retention guides for processor module
(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 : Adapter)
Patent 6045386: Circuit board retaining 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 : Adapter)
Patent 6045387: Socket for two-pin lamps
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Bayonet coupling part movable about its axis : Having axially extending bayonet contact : Lamp or electron tube socket)
Patent 6045388: Electrical connector position assurance system
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Retaining means : Finger or stretchable sleeve resiliently urged laterally of connection : With additional means to cause or prevent unlatching : Retractable sheath)
Patent 6045389: Contact and connector for terminating a pair of individually insulated wires
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : CONTACT COMPRISING CUTTER (SEVERING, PIERCING, ABRADING, SCRAPING, BREAKING OR TEARING) : Insulation cutter : Conductor sheath piercing : Having slot edge for cutting insulation : Contact engages conductor in at least two locations spaced along conductor axis : Conductor engaging slot extends through bight of contact : Three or more such contacts)
Patent 6045390: Junction box for shielded cable
(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 : Longitudinally and laterally staggered contacts : Three or more such contacts)
Patent 6045391: Multi-pole connecting terminal for electrical conductors
(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 : Longitudinally and laterally staggered contacts : Three or more such contacts)
Patent 6045392: Modified index strip with integrated push cap for wire termination
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : CONTACT COMPRISING CUTTER (SEVERING, PIERCING, ABRADING, SCRAPING, BREAKING OR TEARING) : Insulation cutter : Conductor sheath piercing : Pivoting cutter, pivoting means to operate cutter, or pivoting means to move conductor against cutter : More than one conductor in same slot)
Patent 6045393: Foldable connector assembly for miniature circuit card
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : CONTACT COMPRISING CUTTER (SEVERING, PIERCING, ABRADING, SCRAPING, BREAKING OR TEARING) : Insulation cutter : Conductor sheath piercing : Contact member cutting to contact first conductor and contacting second conductor : Piercing means comprising end of screw)
Patent 6045394: Electrical connection box assembly with tapered projection
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH STRESS RELIEVING MEANS FOR CONDUCTOR TO TERMINAL JOINT : Conductor gripped by or entirely within connector housing : By pliant, conductor encircling strap : Distinct clamp actuated by threaded connector part)
Patent 6045395: Lock detecting connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INDICATING OR IDENTIFYING PROVISION : Connection indicating provision : Including bale or loop)
Patent 6045396: Flex cable connector for cryogenic application
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : INCLUDING OR FOR USE WITH TAPE CABLE : For connection to rigid preformed panel circuit arrangement, e.g., PCB : Indicator light)
Patent 6045397: Electrical connection structure of connector device
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : INCLUDING OR FOR USE WITH TAPE CABLE : For connection to rigid preformed panel circuit arrangement, e.g., PCB : Indicator light)
Patent 6045398: Battery accepting unit and battery pack
(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 6045399: Combination outlet strip
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH FLACCID CONDUCTOR AND WITH ADDITIONAL CONNECTOR SPACED THEREALONG : Including connector housing surrounding cable)
Patent 6045400: Electrical connector and connector slide-in mounting bracket arrangement
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SUPPORTING MEANS FOR COUPLING PART : Interfitting with channel or double rail : And including electrical contact for load bearing)
Patent 6045401: Connector-mounting member
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SUPPORTING MEANS FOR COUPLING PART : Having resilient means engaging panel opening : Coupling part including panel engaging shoulder)
Patent 6045402: High-frequency coaxial angled connector element
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : INCLUDING OR FOR USE WITH COAXIAL CABLE : Having means for interconnecting outer conductors of three or more cables : Resilient clamp)
Patent 6045403: Line connector between two electric lines
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : COUPLING PART INCLUDING FLEXING INSULATION : Sealing : With radially compressible cable grip)
Patent 6045404: Electrical connector having a terminal position assurance device
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : COUPLING PART INCLUDING FLEXING INSULATION : Hinged or flexed detent on insulation engaging to secure contact within coupling part housing : Receptacle adapted to bias contact and cause indirect gripping of mating contact)
Patent 6045405: Sensor connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH CIRCUIT COMPONENT OR COMPRISING CONNECTOR WHICH FULLY ENCLOSES CIRCUIT COMPONENT : Having only two duplicate contacts arranged bilaterally symmetric about longitudinal axis of engagement)
Patent 6045406: Connector with protection from radiated and conducted electromagnetic emissions
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH CIRCUIT COMPONENT OR COMPRISING CONNECTOR WHICH FULLY ENCLOSES CIRCUIT COMPONENT : Having only two duplicate contacts arranged bilaterally symmetric about longitudinal axis of engagement)
Patent 6045407: Electrical connector
(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 6045408: Electrical connector having folded electrical contacts
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Plural-contact coupling part : Plural-contact coupling part comprises receptacle or plug : Coupling part comprises receptacle having internal screw-thread-coupling contact)
Patent 6045409: Press-connecting 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 6045410: 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 6045411: Switching and controlling electrical device for a motor vehicle
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Metallic connector or contact secured to insulation : Secured by heat-molding or cold-deforming insulation or by casting, welding, or cementing : Screw-threaded contact having mutilated, irregular, interrupted, or discontinuous screw thread)
Patent 6045412: Power distribution center with terminal holder
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Metallic connector or contact secured to insulation : Secured by superposition of insulating body parts : Latching part unitary with metallic connector or contact)
Patent 6045413: Connector with integral secondary lock
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Metallic connector or contact secured to insulation : Secured by superposition of insulating body parts : Latching part unitary with metallic connector or contact)
Patent 6045414: Vise connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : METALLIC CONNECTOR OR CONTACT HAVING MOVABLE OR RESILIENT SECURING PART : Single operator for securing and joining plural conductors : Single screw-threaded operator : Conductors secured in duplicate receiving means : Screw axis intersects axes of conductors joined parallel to one another)
Patent 6045415: Cylindrical contact tube
(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 6045416: Universal production ball grid array socket
(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 opposed cantilevered clamping fingers resiliently urged toward one another : Allochiral cantilevered clamping fingers : With means for mounting to flat panel)
Patent 6045417: Terminal member for electrical lines
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : METALLIC CONNECTOR OR CONTACT ALSO HAVING SECURING PART ADAPTED TO BE CRIMPED, DEFORMED, OR BENT ONTO CONDUCTOR : Adapted to be secured to conductor formed on printed circuit board)
Patent 6045418: Marine jet drive
(MARINE PROPULSION : JET DRIVE : Ground wheel or poler)
Patent 6045419: Outboard motor
(MARINE PROPULSION : SCREW PROPELLER : Having means to increase fluid drive means efficiency)
Patent 6045420: Semi-enclosed surfacing propeller driver system including air induction
(MARINE PROPULSION : SCREW PROPELLER : Having means to control flow around propeller : Hull channel : With open bottom : And separate fluid motor for trim)
Patent 6045421: Component cooling for outboard motor
(MARINE PROPULSION : SCREW PROPELLER : Propulsion unit casing : Cowl : With open bottom)
Patent 6045422: Wedge with angularly adjustable positions
(MARINE PROPULSION : MEANS FOR ACCOMODATING OR MOVING ENGINE FLUIDS : Means for handling exhaust gas : Tell-tale outlet)
Patent 6045423: Pool chair
(BUOYS, RAFTS, AND AQUATIC DEVICES : BODY SUPPORTING BUOYANT DEVICE : With seat : U-shaped buoyant member : Cushion)
Patent 6045424: Spark plug tip having platinum based alloys
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : Spark plug or spark gap making : Electrode position sensing or adjusting by optical operation)
Patent 6045425: Process for manufacturing arrays of field emission tips
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : With assembly or disassembly : Display or gas panel making :)
Patent 6045426: Method to manufacture field emission array with self-aligned focus structure
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : With assembly or disassembly : Display or gas panel making :)
Patent 6045427: X-ray image intensifier and manufacturing method of the same
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : With assembly or disassembly : Including evacuating, degasifying or gas, vapor, liquid or meltable or sublimable solid introduction : With particular sealing : CRT mask mounting)
Patent 6045428: Apparatus and method for cleaning an electron gun of a cathode ray tube
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : APPARATUS : Including cleaning)
Patent 6045429: Turkey call
(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)
Patent 6045430: Toy flowerpot with movable toy flowers
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : ROTATING OR HAVING VISIBLE ROTATING PORTION (E.G., SPINNING OR WHIRLING, NOT ROLLING) : Having detachable cord for spinning)
Patent 6045431: Manufacture of thin-film magnetic heads
(ABRADING : PRECISION DEVICE OR PROCESS - OR WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL : Computer controlled : Cyclic control)
Patent 6045432: Eyeglass lens layout input device, and lens grinding apparatus
(ABRADING : PRECISION DEVICE OR PROCESS - OR WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL : Computer controlled : Cyclic control)
Patent 6045433: Apparatus for optical inspection of wafers during polishing
(ABRADING : PRECISION DEVICE OR PROCESS - OR WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL : By optical sensor : Cyclic control)
Patent 6045434: Method and apparatus of monitoring polishing pad wear during processing
(ABRADING : PRECISION DEVICE OR PROCESS - OR WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL : By optical sensor : Cyclic control)
Patent 6045435: Low selectivity chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) process for use on integrated circuit metal interconnects
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Glass or stone abrading : By blasting)
Patent 6045436: Process for the material-abrading machining of the edge of a semiconductor wafer
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Glass or stone abrading : Edging : Edging)
Patent 6045437: Method and apparatus for polishing a hard disk substrate
(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 6045438: Axis block assembly for use in making prescription eyeglass lenses
(ABRADING : WORK HOLDER : Clamp : Lens holder : Hypodermic needle)
Patent 6045439: Forming a transparent window in a polishing pad for a chemical mechanical polishing apparatus
(ABRADING : FLEXIBLE-MEMBER TOOL, PER SE : Manually manipulated)
Patent 6045440: Polycrystalline diamond compact PDC cutter with improved cutting capability
(ABRADING : RIGID TOOL : Laminate)
Patent 6045441: Method and apparatus for peeling sausage
(BUTCHERING : SAUSAGE MAKING : Peeling : By applying constricting member)
Patent 6045442: Non-rotating, heavy duty game hoist
(BUTCHERING : SUPPORT : Carcass or portion suspended (i.e., hanger) : Carcass conveyed to cutter in horizontal position)
Patent 6045443: Method and apparatus for controlling the dispensing of money
(COIN HANDLING : SUPPLY LEVEL DETECTOR : Electric : Deflector type assorter)
Patent 6045444: Compact automotive air conditioning module
(VENTILATION : VEHICLE (E.G., AUTOMOBILE, ETC.) : Condensation preventer (e.g., defroster, etc.) : Having outlet airway)
Patent 6045445: Device and a method of separating sausages
(BUTCHERING : SAUSAGE MAKING : Linking : Nozzle)
Patent 6045446: Object-throwing video game system
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : In a game including a simulated projectile (e.g., bullet, missile, ball, puck, etc.) :)
Patent 6045447: Image synthesis method, games machine, and information storage medium
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : Perceptible output or display (e.g., tactile, etc.) : Visual (e.g., enhanced graphics, etc.) : Parimutuel pool)
Patent 6045448: Power-transmitting drive assembly with improved resilient devices
(ROTARY SHAFTS, GUDGEONS, HOUSINGS, AND FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS FOR ROTARY SHAFTS : TORQUE TRANSMITTED VIA FLEXIBLE ELEMENT : Element positioned between intermeshing teeth on driving and driven members : Teeth on radially overlapping surfaces : Plural axially spaced liners)
Patent 6045449: Water pinball ride with spectator interaction
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES : BODY SLIDE : Water slide : Coiled type)
Patent 6045450: Billiards table targeting disk
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : BILLIARDS OR POOL : Practice device or device to aid in aiming cue or cue ball during shots (e.g., to assist in bank shots, etc.) :)
Patent 6045451: Pocket structure of a table in billiards
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : BILLIARDS OR POOL : Table or gameboard : Pocket structure : With conveying chutes interconnecting pockets with ball rack)
Patent 6045452: Golf putter with horizontal concavity in striking face
(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 : Surface on head simulates ball : Adjustable lie)
Patent 6045453: Golf clubhead for putting or chipping the golfball
(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 : T-shaped head : And vertically spaced apart indicia)
Patent 6045454: Practice golf ball
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Practice projectile : Selectively adjustable (e.g., tiltable etc.))
Patent 6045455: Inertially tailored golf club heads
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Club or club support : Club set : Particular correlated head characteristic : Mass distribution : Integral with or attachable to swingable implement head)
Patent 6045456: Golf club with improved weighting and vibration dampening
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Club or club support : Club set : Particular correlated head characteristic : Mass distribution : Integral with or attachable to swingable implement head)
Patent 6045457: Golf club shaft with an inner member
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Club or club support : Shaft : Including nonmetallic material or vibratory wave modifying feature : Resilient sleeve engaging hosel and outer shaft wall)
Patent 6045458: Golf club head
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Club or club support : Head : Reduced ground resistance : Sections connected along longitudinally extending seam)
Patent 6045459: Three-piece solid golf ball
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Ball : Particular unitary or layered construction : Containing metal : Diverse layer between spherical core and cover : Nonwound layer)
Patent 6045460: Multi-piece solid golf ball
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Ball : Particular unitary or layered construction : Diverse layer between spherical core and cover : Plural diverse layers : Nonwound layer)
Patent 6045461: Two-piece solid golf ball
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Ball : Particular unitary or layered construction : Diverse cover and interior : Plural diverse layers)
Patent 6045462: Tennis ball tee
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PLAYING FIELD OR COURT GAME; GAME ELEMENT OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR OTHER THAN PROJECTOR OR PROJECTILE, PER SE : Means removably supporting projectile in position to be struck and thereby projected by player (e.g., batting tee, etc.) : Shank extends below level of projectile addressing surface)
Patent 6045463: Basketball practice device
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PLAYING FIELD OR COURT GAME; GAME ELEMENT OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR OTHER THAN PROJECTOR OR PROJECTILE, PER SE : Practice or training device : Having projectile return means : Return chute : With or for basketball-type goal : Nonwound layer)
Patent 6045464: Football snap simulator
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PLAYING FIELD OR COURT GAME; GAME ELEMENT OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR OTHER THAN PROJECTOR OR PROJECTILE, PER SE : Practice or training device : For football or rugby : Using moving arm or rotating wheel)
Patent 6045465: Baseball training bat with colored transferable bands
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PLAYING FIELD OR COURT GAME; GAME ELEMENT OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR OTHER THAN PROJECTOR OR PROJECTILE, PER SE : Practice or training device : For game in which play involves base running (e.g., for baseball, cricket, etc.) : Practice bat : Having subdivided strike zone)
Patent 6045466: Football game for reduced size playing areas, especially indoor playing areas
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PLAYING FIELD OR COURT GAME; GAME ELEMENT OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR OTHER THAN PROJECTOR OR PROJECTILE, PER SE : Having at least two different types of game elements used in same game : For game using goal or target for projectile (e.g., football, rugby, etc.) : Player worn or carried)
Patent 6045467: Weldless knob for metal baseball and softball bats
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PLAYER HELD AND POWERED, NONMECHANICAL PROJECTOR, PER SE, FOR PROJECTING AERIAL PROJECTILE BY STRIKING; PART THEREOF OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Bat (e.g., baseball bat, etc.) : Grip : Blade construction or accessory)
Patent 6045468: Arrowhead
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PROJECTILE, PER SE; PART THEREOF OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Arrow, dart, or shuttlecock; part thereof : Head structure : Broadhead : Having interchangeable blade : Removable net-mounting subassembly)
Patent 6045469: Tubular projectile for sport throwing games
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PROJECTILE, PER SE; PART THEREOF OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Having fluid-dynamic means other than stitched seam or textured surface to alter, stabilize, or retard passage of projectile through the fluid (e.g., spiral fluting to impart spin, etc.) : With sealable opening, valve, or inflation tube for insertion of fluid (e.g., beach ball, etc.))
Patent 6045470: Front derailleur with chainline controlling idler cog
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : CONTROL FOR VARIABLE INPUT TO OUTPUT SPEED-RATIO : Including belt shiftable axially from one to another surface of stepped pulley or coaxial pulleys of different diameter : Selection by axially movable pin engaged in opening through selected pulley)
Patent 6045471: Ratchet type tensioner with hydraulic buffer mechanism
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : MEANS FOR ADJUSTING BELT TENSION OR FOR SHIFTING BELT, PULLEY OR GUIDE ROLL : Load responsive tension adjuster or shifter : Sensor includes rotatable belt-engaging surface)
Patent 6045472: Integrated up-and downshifting configuration of a multistage sprocket assembly for a bicycle
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : POSITIVE DRIVE PULLEY OR GUIDE ROLL : And additional coaxial surface for engaging same belt in shifted condition or for engaging auxiliary belt, brake, or clutch member : Coaxial surface is belt-engaging surface on positive drive pulley of different circumference : With sequential links pivoted about discrete pivot pin)
Patent 6045473: Plate for a silent chain
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : POSITIVE DRIVE BELT : Belt formed of rigid links : Link including integral surfaces forming inwardly opening groove (e.g., silent chain, etc.) : Ball-and-socket connection)
Patent 6045474: Drive belt, element therefor and construction in which this is used
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : FRICTION DRIVE BELT : Including groove, openings or pockets formed in belt surface and arranged along entire length of belt (e.g., for flexibility, air escape, etc.) : Plural, inwardly facing drive surfaces along the direction transverse to longitudinal extent of belt)
Patent 6045475: Controller for a changeable pedaling system in a bi-directional pedaling bicycle
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : REVERSAL OF DIRECTION OF POWER FLOW CHANGES POWER TRANSMISSION TO ALTERNATE PATH : Intermeshing planet pinions in drive train)
Patent 6045476: Transfer gearing apparatus for an all wheel drive
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : VARIABLE SPEED OR DIRECTION TRANSMISSION COMBINED WITH DIFFERENTIAL : Planet pinion rotatable about axis at angle to axis of input or output gear)
Patent 6045477: Continuously variable multi-range powertrain with a geared neutral
(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 6045478: Modular transmission unit
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : NONPLANETARY VARIABLE SPEED OR DIRECTION TRANSMISSION COMBINED WITH PLANETARY TRANSMISSION : Plural planetary units : Plural power paths to planetary gearing)
Patent 6045479: Differential mechanism for an automotive vehicle having a cold formed housing assembly
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : DIFFERENTIAL PLANETARY GEARING : Bevel gear differential : And roller bearing supporting worm from casing)
Patent 6045480: Hydraulic pressure control device of automatic transmission
(FRICTION GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : WITH LUBRICATION : Centrifugal actuator)
Patent 6045481: Control system for a toroidal continuously variable transmission
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : TRANSMISSION CONTROL : Continuously variable friction transmission : Electrically actuated brake)
Patent 6045482: System for controlling air flow to a cooling system of an internal combustion engine
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : TRANSMISSION CONTROL : Engine controlled by transmission : Ignition intermitting initiated by positioning accelerator)
Patent 6045483: Control apparatus for hydraulically operated vehicular transmission
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : TRANSMISSION CONTROL : Transmission controlled by engine : By input manifold pressure or engine fuel control : Shift valve control : Downshift control : Downshift control)
Patent 6045484: Automatic clutch
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : CLUTCH CONTROL : Condition responsive control : Engine controlled)
Patent 6045485: Circuit for interfacing vehicle drivetrain, service brake, and power take-off with engine control
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : BRAKE CONTROL : Brake condition change modifies engine condition : Internal combustion engine)
Patent 6045486: Physical therapy apparatus
(EXERCISE DEVICES : GYMNASTIC : Projector : Trampoline : Including height adjustment feature)
Patent 6045487: Exercise apparatus
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Stair climbing : Having weight feature (e.g., dumbbell, etc.))
Patent 6045488: Lift variable cross trainer exercise apparatus
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Stair climbing : Having weight feature (e.g., dumbbell, etc.))
Patent 6045489: Exercise device
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Stair climbing : Utilizing fluid resistance : Separately adjustable)
Patent 6045490: Motorized exercise treadmill
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Treadmill for foot travel : Utilizing fluid resistance)
Patent 6045491: Exercise machine
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing resilient force resistance : Including rope element wrapped about another element)
Patent 6045492: Web pressing roller
(ROLL OR ROLLER : WITH ANTIDEFLECTION MEANS : Rotatable relative to supporting shaft :)
Patent 6045493: Sheet material feeding apparatus
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : CONTAINER MAKING : Pliable container (e.g., bag, envelope, etc.) : Including heat sealing : And cutting, breaking, tearing, or abrading : At separate station from heat sealing : With means to advance work or product : With means to advance work or product)
Patent 6045494: Centrifugal separating method and centrifugal machine
(IMPERFORATE BOWL: CENTRIFUGAL SEPARATORS : INCLUDING PLURALITY OF MINIATURE BOWLS (E.G., TEST TUBES) DISTRUBUTED ABOUT ROTATABLE CARRIER AND READILY REMOVABLE THEREFROM : Comprising or including means for cooling)
Patent 6045495: Apparatus and method to treat a disease process in a luminal structure
(SURGERY : RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCE APPLIED TO BODY FOR THERAPY : Radioactive substance placed within body (e.g., inhaled, implanted, injected, etc.) : Body movement (e.g., head or hand tremor, motility of limb, etc.))
Patent 6045496: Occluder device and method of making
(SURGERY : CARDIAC AUGMENTATION (PULSATORS, ETC.) : Externally supported or worn (e.g., garment, belt etc.))
Patent 6045497: Heart wall tension reduction apparatus and method
(SURGERY : CARDIAC AUGMENTATION (PULSATORS, ETC.) : Externally supported or worn (e.g., garment, belt etc.))
Patent 6045498: Method for adjustably restricting a body lumen
(SURGERY : BODY INSERTED URINARY OR COLONIC INCONTINENT DEVICE OR TREATMENT (E.G., ARTIFICIAL SPHINCTERS, ETC.) : Implanted : Audio (e.g., heartbeat, "white noise", etc.))
Patent 6045499: Tongue retractor
(SURGERY : SPECULA : Retractor : Specific use retractor : Mouth : Tongue depressor : Cathode-ray tube used for display or included in recording means)
Patent 6045500: Fetal movement recorder instrument
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING :)
Patent 6045501: Methods for delivering a drug to a patient while preventing the exposure of a foetus or other contraindicated individual to the drug
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING :)
Patent 6045502: Analyzing system with disposable calibration device
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Measurement of skin parameters :)
Patent 6045503: Method of and apparatus for determining the topology of a cornea
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Testing aqueous humor pressure or related condition : Measuring force required to produce standard or measured eye flattening (applanation) : Electrolyte containing)
Patent 6045504: Method and apparatus for polynomial approximation of nonlinear operations in medical ultrasound imaging
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : Using flexible catheter)
Patent 6045505: Method and apparatus for frequency control of an ultrasound system
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : Plural display mode systems : Having B-scan and Doppler : With means for inserting into a body)
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