Patents 6048049 - 6048303

 

 

Patent 6048049: Laser processing method, an ink jet recording head, and a system for manufacturing ink jet recording heads
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Ejector mechanism (i.e., print head) : Discharge means : Surface treated : Movement)

Patent 6048050: Electrorheological based droplet ejecting printer
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Ejector mechanism (i.e., print head) : Discharge means : Free surface : Movement)

Patent 6048051: Ink-jet printing method and ink-jet printing apparatus using dielectric migration force
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Ejector mechanism (i.e., print head) : Drop-on-demand : Nozzles)

Patent 6048052: Ink jet recording head
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Ejector mechanism (i.e., print head) : Drop-on-demand : With piezoelectric force ejection : With vibratory plate : Flow path)

Patent 6048053: Ink jet recording head including a spacing member for defining a gap between a fixed board and a piezoelectric element
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Ejector mechanism (i.e., print head) : Drop-on-demand : With piezoelectric force ejection : With vibratory plate : Flow path)

Patent 6048054: Ink replenishing apparatus and ink replenishing method for ink-jet printing ink cartridge
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Fluid or fluid source handling means : Fluid supply system : With aerosol formation)

Patent 6048055: Ink tank system for ink jet printer
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Fluid or fluid source handling means : Fluid supply system : Cartridge : Drop correction)

Patent 6048056: Ink cartridge
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Fluid or fluid source handling means : Fluid supply system : Cartridge : Drop correction)

Patent 6048057: Hot melt ink jet print head
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Fluid or fluid source handling means : Fluid supply system : For hot-melt fluid (e.g., phase-change) : With integral ejector)

Patent 6048058: Ink jet head, ink jet cartridge incorporating ink jet, and ink jet apparatus incorporating cartridge
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Fluid or fluid source handling means : With means to reduce vibration in the fluid (damping) : With recirculation)

Patent 6048059: Variable power preheater for an ink printer
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Medium and processing means : Drying or curing : Ink)

Patent 6048060: Printing medium discharge apparatus used in an ink jet printer
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Medium and processing means : Physical handling : Ink)

Patent 6048061: Foldable eyeglasses
(OPTICS: EYE EXAMINING, VISION TESTING AND CORRECTING : SPECTACLES AND EYEGLASSES : Folding : Spring biased or secured by friction members)

Patent 6048062: Structure of foldable glasses
(OPTICS: EYE EXAMINING, VISION TESTING AND CORRECTING : SPECTACLES AND EYEGLASSES : Folding : Spring biased or secured by friction members)

Patent 6048063: Underwater contact lens
(OPTICS: EYE EXAMINING, VISION TESTING AND CORRECTING : SPECTACLES AND EYEGLASSES : Ophtahalmic lenses or blanks : Eye contact type : With clamping arms)

Patent 6048064: Optometric apparatus
(OPTICS: EYE EXAMINING, VISION TESTING AND CORRECTING : EYE EXAMINING OR TESTING INSTRUMENT : Objective type : Including projected target image : For cornea curvature measurement :)

Patent 6048065: Distance optimizing apparatus for a placido-based eye observation system
(OPTICS: EYE EXAMINING, VISION TESTING AND CORRECTING : EYE EXAMINING OR TESTING INSTRUMENT : Objective type : Including illuminator : On rotary disc)

Patent 6048066: Film processing apparatus and film processing method
(OPTICS: MOTION PICTURES : WITH FRAMING AND/OR TRAVEL GHOST ELIMINATION : Self-feeding type)

Patent 6048067: Separate type projection image display device and method of switching image of the device to a proper direction
(OPTICS: IMAGE PROJECTORS : COMPOSITE PROJECTED IMAGE : Plural picture rows on single microcard)

Patent 6048068: Wheel rotation marker
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : SIGNAL REFLECTOR : Moving : Rotating : Tire, wheel, valve stem, hub cap, or axle mounted : Using compensation techniques)

Patent 6048069: Wide angle image-displaying sheet and system
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : SIGNAL REFLECTOR : 3-Corner retroreflective (i.e., cube corner, trihedral, or triple reflector type) : Vibration)

Patent 6048070: Durable large stroke deformable mirror
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : MIRROR : Including specified control or retention of the shape of a mirror surface : Plural reflecting surfaces)

Patent 6048071: Front illumination device and reflection-type liquid crystal display device incorporating same
(ILLUMINATION : EDGE LIGHTED PANEL : Particular application : Front light : Indexing (i.e., dynamic))

Patent 6048072: Bulb holder having draining apertures
(ILLUMINATION : WITH FLUID DISTRIBUTER : With door-controlled switch)

Patent 6048073: Telescopic hand tool
(ILLUMINATION : WITH IMPLEMENT OR HAND HELD HOLDER THEREFOR : Hand tool (e.g., knife, drill) : Elongate type : Nonelectric light unit)

Patent 6048074: Miniature lamp assembly having external interlocking device
(ILLUMINATION : QUICK DISCONNECT-TYPE LIGHT UNIT : Particular engagement : Push to engage : Locking : Christmas light)

Patent 6048075: Sign box frame having cover board parallel rails, and plurality of transparent lamp holders and lamps for mounting on a wall
(ILLUMINATION : PLURAL LIGHT SOURCES : With modifier : Distinct light units : Substantially identical modifiers : Units have common housing : Relative adjustment means)

Patent 6048076: Lamp assembly
(ILLUMINATION : PLURAL LIGHT SOURCES : With support : Distinct light units)

Patent 6048077: Retainer mechanism used in decorative light bulb sockets
(ILLUMINATION : PLURAL LIGHT SOURCES : With support : Distinct light units)

Patent 6048078: Combined table lamp and clock assembly
(ILLUMINATION : COMBINED : With support)

Patent 6048079: Illumination optical system for liquid crystal display
(ILLUMINATION : LIGHT SOURCE (OR SUPPORT THEREFOR) AND MODIFIER : Plural serial lens elements or components : Including circuit arrangement)

Patent 6048080: Lighting system with variable shaped beam
(ILLUMINATION : LIGHT SOURCE (OR SUPPORT THEREFOR) AND MODIFIER : Adjustable or repositionable modifier : Angularly adjustable or respositionable : Plural, relatively movable)

Patent 6048081: Beam divergence and shape controlling module for projected light
(ILLUMINATION : LIGHT SOURCE (OR SUPPORT THEREFOR) AND MODIFIER : Including reflector : With or including translucent or transparent modifier : Coaxial)

Patent 6048082: Direct-mounting electric lamp unit
(ILLUMINATION : LIGHT SOURCE (OR SUPPORT THEREFOR) AND MODIFIER : Including reflector : Enclosed light source : Refractor)

Patent 6048083: Bent focal line lighting device
(ILLUMINATION : LIGHT MODIFIER : Refractor : Curved lens type : Including diverse refracting elements on one surface : Prismatic type : With or including means blocking axial rays)

Patent 6048084: Illumination reflector for area projection
(ILLUMINATION : LIGHT MODIFIER : Reflector : Curved surface : Curved main surface)

Patent 6048085: Vehicular spotlight
(ILLUMINATION : SUPPORTED BY VEHICLE STRUCTURE (E.G., ESPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE) : Automobile : Windshield or window : Including adjustable lamp support : Including brake or emergency)

Patent 6048086: Parenteral products automatic system (PPAS) with an oral/solid interface
(DATA PROCESSING: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE : PLURAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS : Defuzzification processing)

Patent 6048087: Multi-compartment, electronic pocket pillbox
(DATA PROCESSING: GENERIC CONTROL SYSTEMS OR SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS : SPECIFIC APPLICATION, APPARATUS OR PROCESS : Article handling : Dispensing or vending : Particular supply arrangement (e.g., plural sources or compartments) : Price adjustment)

Patent 6048088: Multi-shaft screw-type extruder, in particular twin-shaft extruder
(AGITATING : RUBBER OR HEAVY PLASTIC WORKING : Stirrer is through-pass screw conveyor : Plural screw conveyors on separate shafts : In parallel intercommunicating mixing chambers : Screw conveyors intermeshing : Helical)

Patent 6048089: Mixing apparatus for maintaining a pressure differential over varying feed rates
(AGITATING : HAVING SPECIFIED FEED MEANS : Responsive to condition sensor : Directly)

Patent 6048090: Error correction and concurrent verification of a product code
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : PULSE OR DATA ERROR HANDLING : Digital data error correction : Forward correction by block code : Double encoding codes (e.g., product, concatenated) : Bus or I/O channel device fault)

Patent 6048091: Atmometer
(THERMAL MEASURING AND TESTING : THERMAL TESTING OF A NONTHERMAL QUANTITY : Of fluid volume : Bending or flexing)

Patent 6048092: Noncontacting thermometer
(THERMAL MEASURING AND TESTING : TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT (E.G., THERMOMETER) : In spaced noncontact relationship to specimen : By thermally emitted radiation : Comparison with radiation reference standard : By current modifying elements in circuit (e.g., bridge))

Patent 6048093: Differential radiation detector probe
(THERMAL MEASURING AND TESTING : TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT (E.G., THERMOMETER) : In spaced noncontact relationship to specimen : By thermally emitted radiation : Ambient temperature compensated (e.g., dummy sensor) : With radiation conducting element)

Patent 6048094: Method for measuring temperature using a negative temperature coefficient sensor, and corresponding device
(THERMAL MEASURING AND TESTING : TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT (E.G., THERMOMETER) : By electrical or magnetic heat sensor : By current modifying sensor : Reference junction temperature control)

Patent 6048095: External connection mechanism of temperature-measuring type for printed circuit board
(THERMAL MEASURING AND TESTING : HOUSING, SUPPORT, OR ADJUNCT : Mechanical (e.g., expansion or contraction of materials))

Patent 6048096: System and method for radiological image formation
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : PHOTOGRAPHIC DETECTOR SUPPORT : Sheet film cassette : With object retaining)

Patent 6048097: X-ray examination device with a C-arm
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : ACCESSORY : Alignment : With light projection : With film clamping)

Patent 6048098: Tamper-resistant envelope
(FLEXIBLE BAGS : TAMPER INDICATING :)

Patent 6048099: Soft-sided insulated container
(FLEXIBLE BAGS : LIFTING OR SUSPENDING ELEMENT (E.G., HANDLE) : Including reinforcement or stress distribution means attached to or adjacent element : Additional layer of material at element attachment location :)

Patent 6048100: Resealable closure for a bag
(FLEXIBLE BAGS : WITH CLOSURE : Including closure flap which overlaps sidewall exterior when closed : Reusable : Bag walls designed to be rolled together or folded on common fold line)

Patent 6048101: Thrust bearing arrangement
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Antifriction bearing : Thrust bearing : Ball bearing : Adjustment means : Contaminent elimination; adjustment means)

Patent 6048102: Optical connector which provides a disconnection state between two optical fibers where light is totally reflected at an end face of one
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH DISENGAGABLE MECHANICAL CONNECTOR : Structure surrounding optical fiber-to-fiber connection : With additional structure at or immediately surrounding each optical fiber end face : Fiber end held in ferrule : Fiber end held in ferrule)

Patent 6048103: Polarization independent optical isolator with integrally assembled birefringent crystal element and Faraday rotator
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH DISENGAGABLE MECHANICAL CONNECTOR : Structure surrounding optical fiber-to-fiber connection : With additional optical element between facing fiber ends : Fiber end held in ferrule)

Patent 6048104: Ferrule for use in optical fiber connector
(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 end held in ferrule)

Patent 6048105: Laser system for surveying
(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 6048106: Optical module including an optical connector having retaining members
(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 6048107: Cryogenic optical/electrical interconnect module
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH DISENGAGABLE MECHANICAL CONNECTOR : Optical fiber to a nonfiber optical device connector : With housing : Fiber permanently fixed after adjustment)

Patent 6048108: Optical fiber splicing module
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH SPLICE (PERMANENT CONNECTION) : Alignment of fiber ends prior to splicing : End-to-end (butt) coupling : Sealed from environment)

Patent 6048109: Apparatus adapted to use shape memory member
(PHOTOGRAPHY : CAMERA DETAIL : Having wide aspect ratio)

Patent 6048110: Compact thermal film apparatus with magnetic sensing device
(PHOTOGRAPHY : FLUID-TREATING APPARATUS : Heating, cooling, or temperature detecting : Thermal developing, controlling temperature of photographic medium or controlling of developing amount : Rotary)

Patent 6048111: Light-sensitive material processing apparatus
(PHOTOGRAPHY : FLUID-TREATING APPARATUS : Having photographic medium feed : And photographic medium immersed and removed : Plural stations : Crane type)

Patent 6048112: Apparatus and method for processing photographic emulsion carriers
(PHOTOGRAPHY : FLUID-TREATING APPARATUS : Having fluid-circulating means : Plural stations)

Patent 6048113: Photographic sheet material processing
(PHOTOGRAPHY : FLUID-TREATING APPARATUS : Photographic medium processing vessel : Attachment or accessory : Reservoir : Crane type)

Patent 6048114: Method of printing on the edge of a book
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : FOR TYPING ON FLAT RECORD-MEDIUM OR AGAINST FLAT PLATEN : For typing on a book : Rotatable disc scriber)

Patent 6048115: Printing apparatus and printing processing method
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : INCLUDING SELECTION OF TYPE-FACE BY PROGRAMMED-CONTROL-SYSTEM OR BY REMOTE CONTROL : Including error detection : Including message writing (e.g, address program, form-letter program, etc.))

Patent 6048116: Method and apparatus for drawing characters for display in a draft mode and a high resolution mode
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : INCLUDING CONTROL OF FORMAT BY PROGRAMMED-CONTROL-SYSTEM : Including type-bar selection using mechanical program)

Patent 6048117: Network-based system for color calibration of printers
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : TYPING BY OTHER THAN TYPE-FACE OR TYPE-DIE : Thermal : Density control : Sequentially)

Patent 6048118: Compact ribbon cassette with integral friction plate
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : INCLUDING INTERPOSED INKING DEVICE (E.G., RIBBON) FOR RECORD-MEDIUM : Package for ribbon facilitating mounting of ribbon on typewriter (e.g., ribbon cartridge) : Package attached to typewriter : On single spool)

Patent 6048119: Sheet discharge mechanism and apparatus incorporating the same
(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 6048120: Vacuum imaging drum with angled vacuum holes
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : PLATEN OR PLATEN-MOVING MECHANISM : Cylindrical platen : Including particular surface characteristic (e.g., translucent, pigment yielding, corrugated, of varying hardness, etc.) : Including a wound member)

Patent 6048121: Dry marker and eraser system
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : SOLID MATERIAL FOR RUBBING CONTACT OR SUPPORT THEREFOR : Combined : Orbiting blade)

Patent 6048122: Container for feeding a stick type cosmetic material
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : SOLID MATERIAL FOR RUBBING CONTACT OR SUPPORT THEREFOR : Including means to advance material : Orbiting blade)

Patent 6048123: Cleaning implement having high absorbent capacity
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : INCLUDING MEANS FOR DISPENSING MATERIAL DIRECTLY TO WORK SURFACE : Reservoir on elongated handle : By piercing cartridge)

Patent 6048124: Writing implement clip and writing implement equipped with the writing implement clip
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : BIFURCATE POINTED NIB TOOL (E.G., FOUNTAIN PEN) : Including reservoir and feeder : Including removable cap for tool : With additional feed element underlying tool)

Patent 6048125: Article comprising two elements articulated relative to one another
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : WITH ADJUNCTIVE PROTECTOR, BROKEN PARTS RETAINER, REPAIR, ASSEMBLY OR DISASSEMBLY FEATURE : Holding means or protector functioning only during transportation, assembly or disassembly : Transverse to thread axis)

Patent 6048126: Mushroom-type pin retainer
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : ARTICULATED MEMBERS : Pivoted : T-pivot, e.g., wrist pin, etc. : Including distinct pin retainer : Completely spacing the members)

Patent 6048127: Furniture ganging device
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : ROD SIDE TO PLATE OR SIDE : Laterally spaced rods : For interfitted side faces)

Patent 6048128: Road spike device
(ROAD STRUCTURE, PROCESS, OR APPARATUS : TRAFFIC STEERING DEVICE OR BARRIER : Street or curb inlet for surface drainage)

Patent 6048129: Pavement mat formed from discarded tires and method for making same
(ROAD STRUCTURE, PROCESS, OR APPARATUS : PAVEMENT : Rubber or rubber-like : Plural layers)

Patent 6048130: Hydraulically driven, multiple rotor riding trowel
(ROAD STRUCTURE, PROCESS, OR APPARATUS : APPARATUS : Tool rotating in horizontal plane : Including material supply)

Patent 6048131: Subterranean fluid filtering and drainage system
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : DRAINAGE OR IRRIGATION : Porous or apertured pipe, flume, or tileway : At outlet or intake)

Patent 6048132: Filter underdrain with prefabricated cells
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : DRAINAGE OR IRRIGATION : Porous or apertured pipe, flume, or tileway : At outlet or intake)

Patent 6048133: Method for disposing of mining process fines
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : SUBTERRANEAN WASTE DISPOSAL, CONTAINMENT, OR TREATMENT : With treatment of waste : Temperature)

Patent 6048134: Automatic aspirator air control system
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : SOIL REMEDIATION : In situ contaminant removal or stabilization : Vacuuming contaminant : Serially connected segments)

Patent 6048135: Modular offshore drilling unit and method for construction of same
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : MARINE STRUCTURE OR FABRICATION THEREOF : With work deck vertically adjustable relative to floor : From surface)

Patent 6048136: Vortex induced vibration protection for deepwater drilling risers
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : MARINE STRUCTURE OR FABRICATION THEREOF : Structure protection : Separable transport means)

Patent 6048137: Drilled, cast-in-place shell pile and method of constructing same
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : FOUNDATION : Columnar structure (e.g., pier, pile) : Process or apparatus for installing : Casting in situ hardenable fluent material : And leg depending from base)

Patent 6048138: Concealed crash wall in combination with mechanically stabilized earth construction
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : EARTH TREATMENT OR CONTROL : Rock or earth bolt or anchor : With retaining wall : Breaking canister or packet)

Patent 6048139: Arrangement for shoreline construction, maintenance, and protection, and methods for making and using the same
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : EARTH TREATMENT OR CONTROL : Shoring, bracing, or cave-in prevention : Retaining wall : Shield type)

Patent 6048140: Indexable insert router
(CUTTERS, FOR SHAPING : ROTARY CUTTING TOOL : Including holder (i.e., head) having seat for inserted tool : Face or end mill : Specified tool shape : Wedge clamp element)

Patent 6048141: Tool for enlarging hole
(CUTTING BY USE OF ROTATING AXIALLY MOVING TOOL : TOOL OR TOOL WITH SUPPORT : With work-engaging structure detachable from cutting edge : Removable central lead : Including central tool axially movable relative to support)

Patent 6048142: Profiling method
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Prime mover or fluid pump making : Fluid pump or compressor making : Scroll or peristaltic type : With coating)

Patent 6048143: Composite mechanism multi-axis machine tool
(GEAR CUTTING, MILLING, OR PLANING : MILLING : Including means to infeed rotary cutter toward work : Angularly adjustable cutter head : With means to move cutter eccentrically)

Patent 6048144: Temperature insertion spindle
(GEAR CUTTING, MILLING, OR PLANING : MILLING : Cutter spindle or spindle support : Cutter turning about vertical axis)

Patent 6048145: Device for regulation of tension
(FREIGHT ACCOMMODATION ON FREIGHT CARRIER : LOAD LASHING RETAINER OR LOAD LASHING ADJUNCT : Wraparound : Including tightener or tensioner : Project-retract mounting)

Patent 6048146: Jacking chain binder
(FREIGHT ACCOMMODATION ON FREIGHT CARRIER : LOAD LASHING RETAINER OR LOAD LASHING ADJUNCT : Wraparound : Including tightener or tensioner : Project-retract mounting)

Patent 6048147: Fixing clip for fixing attachment member to panel
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : HAVING SEPARATE EXPANDER MEANS : Including sleeve and distinct tapered expander (e.g., anchor bolt type) : And means to captively retain expander : Tongue-type retainer : Coil spring)

Patent 6048148: Expansion anchor
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : HAVING SEPARATE EXPANDER MEANS : Including sleeve and distinct tapered expander (e.g., anchor bolt type) : Expansible element moved relative to stationary expander : Spread by pressing element over initially inserted expander (e.g., push type) : Expander type)

Patent 6048149: Fastening anchorage assembly
(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) : Expander threadedly engaged by mover : Spread by pressing element over initially inserted expander (e.g., push type))

Patent 6048150: Bolt with load spreading and sealing washers
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : THREADED FASTENER LOCKED TO A DISCREET STRUCTURE (E.G., PLATE, RAIL, WHEEL) : Nut, and means to engage substructure on its opposite faces for retaining nut at aperture therein, formed as unitary component : Fastener having a deformable portion or deforms substructure (e.g., prong) : Region on inwardly facing surface of bolt head or nut : Having axially directed projection or recess : And includes resilient flange)

Patent 6048151: Threaded fastener
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : HAVING STRUCTURE TO RESTRICT ROTATION OF THREADED, MATING PIECES (E.G., NUT LOCK) : Structure is coaxial, distinct member (e.g., washer, key, or nut portion) that restricts nut piece : Member or portion includes an axially disposed key : Key coacts with bolt by occupying an axially extending recess formed in the radially outward surface thereof : Comprising an elongated element divided longitudinally (e.g., a cotter pin))

Patent 6048152: Binding apparatus
(BOOKBINDING: PROCESS AND APPARATUS : APPARATUS : Finishing apparatus : Presser or creaser : Means for casing-in)

Patent 6048153: System, apparatus and method for loading and/or unloading a barge
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : MARINE LOADING OR UNLOADING SYSTEM : Marine vessel to/from shore : By use of endless belt conveyor)

Patent 6048154: High vacuum dual stage load lock and method for loading and unloading wafers using a high vacuum dual stage load lock
(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 6048155: Containerized vehicle storage system
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : APPARATUS PARTICULARLY ADAPTED FOR CHARGING OR DISCHARGING A FACILITY COMPRISING ONE OR MORE SITES FOR THE PARKING OF WHEELED VEHICLES : Including one or more movable sites : Vehicle assigned to particular supporting member (e.g., platform, dolly, cage, etc.) having some degree of independence either as to means, time, or direction of movement : Caused to pivot by advancing vehicle)

Patent 6048156: Vehicle parking device
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : APPARATUS PARTICULARLY ADAPTED FOR CHARGING OR DISCHARGING A FACILITY COMPRISING ONE OR MORE SITES FOR THE PARKING OF WHEELED VEHICLES : Including one or more movable sites : Vehicle assigned to particular supporting member (e.g., platform, dolly, cage, etc.) having some degree of independence either as to means, time, or direction of movement : Caused to pivot by advancing vehicle)

Patent 6048157: Turkey coop unloading apparatus and method
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : LOAD-TRANSPORTING TYPE VEHICLE AND EXTERNAL MEANS COOPERATING IN THE LOADING OR UNLOADING THEREOF : Of driven type, for unloading a wheeled vehicle : Including load raising or lowering device : Having means for also moving load laterally : With flexible, load-underlying element or surface : Flexible strand means serves also as initiating means)

Patent 6048158: Device for withdrawing and opening CD cases in a machine for packaging compact discs and the like inside these cases
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : DEVICE FOR EMPTYING PORTABLE RECEPTACLE : With container opening means : Having receiving means mounted on wheeled vehicle)

Patent 6048159: Automatic pick-up system for propellant charge modules stored in a magazine
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : DEVICE FOR EMPTYING PORTABLE RECEPTACLE : Nongravity type : Rupturing or cutting type)

Patent 6048160: Bale loading 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 : With means to grasp load : Load holder pivotable about lower edge of opening in end of load-receiving portion)

Patent 6048161: Vehicle having a lifting boom, which can be used as an agricultural machine
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : VERTICALLY SWINGING LOAD SUPPORT : Automatic stop)

Patent 6048162: Wafer handler for multi-station tool
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : HORIZONTALLY SWINGING LOAD SUPPORT : Swinging about pivot : And moving load support radially with respect to pivot : Pivot swinging about second pivot)

Patent 6048163: Mechanism to retrieve and stack container separation sheets by stacking, squaring and positioning such sheets on a floor level pallet
(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 vertically aligning stack being formed : And transports articles through working, treating, or inspecting station located therebetween)

Patent 6048164: Sticker placement apparatus
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : APPARATUS FOR MOVING INTERSUPPORTING ARTICLES INTO, WITHIN, OR FROM FREESTANDING, ORDERLY LAYERED, OR MUTUALLY STABILIZING ORDERLY GROUP : Stack forming apparatus : Inserts separator into stack : Tiers or layers formed and sequentially added to stack prior to upending)

Patent 6048165: Apparatus for packing connector plates
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : APPARATUS FOR MOVING INTERSUPPORTING ARTICLES INTO, WITHIN, OR FROM FREESTANDING, ORDERLY LAYERED, OR MUTUALLY STABILIZING ORDERLY GROUP : Stack forming apparatus : Articles inverted in adjacent levels or layers : Includes conveyor for feeding articles to sequentially formed stacks)

Patent 6048166: Gantry depalletizer
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : APPARATUS FOR MOVING INTERSUPPORTING ARTICLES INTO, WITHIN, OR FROM FREESTANDING, ORDERLY LAYERED, OR MUTUALLY STABILIZING ORDERLY GROUP : Unstacking apparatus : Removes highest article first from stack : Includes article gripping device : Pusher separates article from stack after elevation)

Patent 6048167: Container with expandable side walls and method
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : PROCESS : Of loading or unloading load-transporting type vehicle and external means cooperating in loading or unloading thereof : Of stacking)

Patent 6048168: Lubricated ceramic/hybrid anti-friction bearing centrifugal pump
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WITH LUBRICATING, SEALING, PACKING OR BEARING MEANS HAVING INTERNAL WORKING FLUID CONNECTION (E.G., FLUID OR FLUID BIASED SEAL, ETC.) : For shaft sealing, packing, lubricating or bearing means : Plural, axially spaced blades in each path)

Patent 6048169: Turbine shaft and method for cooling a turbine shaft
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WITH PASSAGE IN BLADE, VANE, SHAFT OR ROTARY DISTRIBUTOR COMMUNICATING WITH WORKING FLUID : For shaft sealing, packing, lubricating or bearing means)

Patent 6048170: Turbine shroud ring
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : INCLUDING THERMAL EXPANSION JOINT : Resilient : Shaft end supported on movable bearing)

Patent 6048171: Bleed valve system
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WORKING FLUID BYPASS : Selectively adjustable vane or working fluid control for bypass : And axial or circumferential expansion)

Patent 6048172: Autonomous helicopter blade end lighting device
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : WITH ILLUMINATION MEANS :)

Patent 6048173: Engagement of blade brackets and the motor casing for a ceiling fan
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : SPECIFIC WORKING MEMBER MOUNT : Distally supported on radial arm : Thimble or sleeve fixed on impeller blade)

Patent 6048174: Impact resistant hollow airfoils
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : SPECIFIC BLADE STRUCTURE (E.G., SHAPE, MATERIAL, ETC.) : Hollow : Having brace means bridging cavity : Non-turbo machine)

Patent 6048175: Multi-well computerized control of fluid pumping
(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 condition responsive control of motive fluid vacuum or pressure generating means : Valve biased open by static pressure of pumped fluid)

Patent 6048176: Regulating device for a hydrostatic positive displacement unit
(PUMPS : CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL OF DRIVE TRANSMISSION OR PUMP DISPLACEMENT : Adjustable cam or linkage : Axial cam : Rotary expansible chamber pump)

Patent 6048177: Output regulation with load sensing
(PUMPS : CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL OF DRIVE TRANSMISSION OR PUMP DISPLACEMENT : Adjustable cam or linkage : Axial cam : Rotary expansible chamber pump)

Patent 6048178: Compressor
(PUMPS : CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL OF DRIVE TRANSMISSION OR PUMP DISPLACEMENT : Adjustable cam or linkage : Axial cam : With sump pressure actuation : By movable conduit or conduit wall (e.g., combining tube))

Patent 6048179: Module with an electric generator and a pump unit
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Internal-combustion engine : Pump within armature)

Patent 6048180: High-pressure fuel supply pump
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Internal-combustion engine : Pump within armature)

Patent 6048181: Fixed volume sprayer
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Fluid motor : Rectilinearly reciprocating cylinder and piston-type motor : Rectilinearly reciprocating cylinder and piston-type pump : Integral pump and motor pistons : Pressure responsive)

Patent 6048182: HVLP spray painting method and apparatus
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Electric or magnetic motor : Rotary motor and rotary nonexpansible chamber pump : Having additional means to remove heat from pump or motor : Unitary pump and motor working member)

Patent 6048183: Diaphragm pump with modified valves
(PUMPS : EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER TYPE : Having pumping chamber pressure responsive distributor : Distributor positioned opposite pumping member end face : Transverse to axis of pumping member)

Patent 6048184: Back-pressure sealing system for revolving compressor
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : WORKING MEMBER HAS PLANETARY OR PLANETATING MOVEMENT : Helical working member, e.g., scroll : With biasing means, e.g., axial or radial : With working fluid bias)

Patent 6048185: Hydraulic pumps
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : SHAFT OR TRUNNION LUBRICATION OR SEALING BY DIVERTED WORKING FLUID PORTION : With coolant air impelling means or finned cylinder surface)

Patent 6048186: Driving apparatus comprising modified gear shape elliptic gear wheels
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : TRAPPED FLUID RELIEF : With tooth modification : Passage extending through working member center of rotation)

Patent 6048187: Gear pump
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : INTERENGAGING ROTATING MEMBERS : Like rotary members : Having each radial protuberance of like dimension : With movable partition member)

Patent 6048188: Stereolithographic curl reduction
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : CONTROL MEANS RESPONSIVE TO OR ACTUATED BY MEANS SENSING OR DETECTING A CONDITION OR MATERIAL TRIGGERED : Traveling female mold type shaping means)

Patent 6048189: Blow molding apparatus
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : CONTROL MEANS RESPONSIVE TO OR ACTUATED BY MEANS SENSING OR DETECTING A CONDITION OR MATERIAL TRIGGERED : Molding pressure control means responsive to pressure at shaping area (e.g., injection or press mold, etc.) : By means responsive to weight of feed material)

Patent 6048190: Edge clamp for a laminating press
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : PREFORM RESHAPING OR RESIZING MEANS: OR VULCANIZING MEANS INCLUDING A CONFORMING PREFORM SUPPORT : By fluid pressure actuated flexible diaphragm : Vacuum or suction means)

Patent 6048191: Machine for flattening pastry or dough
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : PREFORM RESHAPING OR RESIZING MEANS: OR VULCANIZING MEANS INCLUDING A CONFORMING PREFORM SUPPORT : Coacting shaping surfaces (e.g., pressure surfaces, etc.) : Mandrel to interiorly support work and means urging work against mandrel)

Patent 6048192: Apparatus for blow molding hollow articles
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : FEMALE MOLD AND MEANS TO SHAPE PARISON DIRECTLY BY INTERNAL FLUID PRESSURE, (E.G., BLOW MOLD, ETC.) : Including blowing medium supply means : Needle : Comprising staged inflation means)

Patent 6048193: Modulated burner combustion system that prevents the use of non-commissioned components and verifies proper operation of
(COMBUSTION : PROCESS OF COMBUSTION OR BURNER OPERATION : Starting or shutdown procedure :)

Patent 6048194: Dry, low no.sub.x catalytic pilot
(COMBUSTION : COMBUSTION PRODUCTS RETURN STRUCTURE : Supporting or protecting means external of mantle)

Patent 6048195: Hollow ceramic fiber burner-log element
(COMBUSTION : WITH SIMULATION FEATURE : Scraping or clearing member)

Patent 6048196: Durable self-grounding igniter for industrial burners
(COMBUSTION : BURNER HAVING ELECTRICAL HEATER OR IGNITER : Spark electrode in front of or adjacent fuel discharger : Capillary fuel holder)

Patent 6048197: Air flow control head for multi oil furnaces
(COMBUSTION : BURNER HAVING ELECTRICAL HEATER OR IGNITER : Spark electrode in front of or adjacent fuel discharger : Gun type burner with electrode supported in air blast conduit : Resistance type heater or igniter)

Patent 6048198: Catalytic combustion type heater
(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 : Detachable closure securing guide to container)

Patent 6048199: Tunnel kiln for firing ceramic honeycomb bodies
(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 6048200: Single use nozzle for dental syringe
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Having intra-oral dispensing means : Movably mounter tray or holder)

Patent 6048201: Arrangement for mixing and delivering a multicomponent molding compound
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Having intra-oral dispensing means : Hand-held implement with material supply : Single charge device having plunger-type ejector : On or adjacent handpiece or handle)

Patent 6048202: Polymerizable isolation barriers with enhanced tissue adherence and methods for forming and using such barriers
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Having absorption means or means to isolate tooth or mouth from adjacent area (e.g., bib, dam, etc.) : Arbor)

Patent 6048203: Method and device for forming and attaching a non-metal dental prosthesis
(DENTISTRY : PROSTHODONTICS : Holding or positioning denture in mouth : By fastening to jawbone : Resiliently biased)

Patent 6048204: Self tapping screw type dental implant
(DENTISTRY : PROSTHODONTICS : Holding or positioning denture in mouth : By fastening to jawbone : By screw : Having handles to pivot surface (e.g., pliers))

Patent 6048205: Biocompatible dental restoration system using layers of high strength ceramic, gold, and porcelain
(DENTISTRY : PROSTHODONTICS : Tooth construction : Metallic)

Patent 6048206: Method and device for adapting a bridge structure
(DENTISTRY : METHOD OR MATERIAL FOR TESTING, TREATING, RESTORING, OR REMOVING NATURAL TEETH : Impression taking or bite determination)

Patent 6048207: Carrier for writing numerical symbols
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : LANGUAGE : Writing or printing by hand : Tracing : Space vehicle)

Patent 6048208: Electrical service simulator
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : OCCUPATION : Electricity or electronics : Visual signalling)

Patent 6048209: Doll simulating adaptive infant behavior
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY, THERAPEUTIC TREATMENT, OR SURGERY RELATING TO HUMAN BEING : Anatomical representation : Means mounting upper and lower tooth models for relative movement)

Patent 6048210: Planetarium
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : SCIENCE : Astronomy : Representation of light generating celestial body : Light spot : Pacer moved down reading matter carrier)

Patent 6048211: Reversible cable reel
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : INTERRELATED CONNECTORS RELATIVELY MOVABLE DURING USE : With storage means for flaccid conductor :)

Patent 6048212: Radio frequency connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : For receiving coaxial connector : Panel mounted connector which receives edge of panel circuit)

Patent 6048213: Electrical connector assembly
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : With provision to conduct electricity from panel circuit to another panel circuit : Overlying second preformed panel circuit, both adapted to be electrically connected : Dual inline package (DIP))

Patent 6048214: Card connector with improved grounding terminal
(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 6048215: Plug lock for electrical appliances
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH CIRCUIT CONDUCTORS AND SAFETY GROUNDING PROVISION : Direct grounding of coupling part member passing into aperture : Prong having locking provision, e.g., bayonet : In or for use in panel circuit aperture)

Patent 6048216: Vacuum circuit breaker as well as vacuum valve and electric contact used in same
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : UNINTERRUPTED SUPPORT RAIL OR UNINTERRUPTED CONTACT : With coupling movement-actuating means or retaining means in addition to contact of coupling part : Uninterrupted contact accessible by mating contact moving in a first, then a lateral direction : Bayonet coupling part movable about axis : With external, contact enhancing clamp)

Patent 6048217: Connecting device for high-voltage cable
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : HAVING SPARK OR GLOW PLUG COVER : Adapter)

Patent 6048218: Medical connector apparatus
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : HAVING RETAINER OR PASSAGEWAY FOR FLUENT MATERIAL : Passageway allowing escape of fluent material during mating : Encompassing wire)

Patent 6048219: Voltage selection electrical connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : ALTERNATIVELY CONNECTED : Coupling part : Contact comprising prong : Contact comprising tapered post or mating part (e.g., battery post))

Patent 6048220: Lampholder connector for multiple fluorescent lamps
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : COUPLING PART TO RECEIVE FLUORESCENT OR NEON LAMP : Plural lamps : Removable)

Patent 6048221: Electrical connector with reduced contact footprint
(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 : With angular mating : Adapter)

Patent 6048222: Retentive ribbon cable connector
(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 : Resilient finger : With graspable portion : Having radially outwardly facing contact surface)

Patent 6048223: Terminal block comprising two connection devices
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : CONTACT COMPRISING CUTTER (SEVERING, PIERCING, ABRADING, SCRAPING, BREAKING OR TEARING) : Insulation cutter : Conductor sheath piercing : Rectilinearly moving operator : Piercing means comprising end of screw)

Patent 6048224: Sealed multiple-contact electrical connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH OR HAVING FLEXIBLE GUARD OR SUPPORT FOR CABLE OR CONDUCTOR : Piercing into support structure)

Patent 6048225: Connection module incorporating detachable contacts and connection block using said module
(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 6048226: Front holder-incorporating connector
(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 6048227: Connector backshell
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : HAVING OR PROVIDING INDUCTIVE OR CAPACITIVE SHIELD : Having means for electrically connecting shield of shielded cable to connector shield member : Having laterally spaced prongs)

Patent 6048228: Electrical connector
(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 6048229: Environmentally resistant EMI rectangular connector having modular and bayonet coupling property
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Plural-contact coupling part : Plural-contact coupling part comprises receptacle or plug : Polarized : By key or guideway : User adjustable key or guideway : Polarized)

Patent 6048230: Contact and high-density connector using the same
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Plural-contact coupling part : Plural-contact coupling part comprises receptacle or plug : Receptacle for receiving plug having spaced, longitudinally engaging, prong-like contacts : By key or guideway)

Patent 6048231: Bulb socket plug and method of producing same
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Plural-contact coupling part : Plural-contact coupling part comprises receptacle or plug : Having only two duplicate contacts arranged bilaterally symmetric about longitudinal axis of engagement : Lamp-receiving socket : Divided parallel to longitudinal engagement axis (e.g., formed of two casing halves))

Patent 6048232: Withdrawable contact and a connector using the same
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Metallic connector or contact secured to insulation : Spring-operated or resilient securing part)

Patent 6048233: Retrofit arrangement for attaching leads to compressor motor terminals
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : METALLIC CONNECTOR OR CONTACT HAVING MOVABLE OR RESILIENT SECURING PART : Screw-thread operated securing part : With screw-thread operated cam or wedge : For joining three or more conductors)

Patent 6048234: Hydraulic tilt and trim unit for marine drive
(MARINE PROPULSION : MEANS TO CONTROL THE SUPPLY OF ENERGY RESPONSIVE TO A SENSED CONDITION :)

Patent 6048235: Tilt device for a marine propulsion unit
(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 6048236: Lower unit for marine propulsion system
(MARINE PROPULSION : SCREW PROPELLER : Having means to control flow around propeller : With means to lift propeller when an obstruction is hit)

Patent 6048237: Hydrodynamic foil angle of incidence control system
(BUOYS, RAFTS, AND AQUATIC DEVICES : SWIMMING AID TO INCREASE STROKE EFFICIENCY : Leg attached : Secured to hand by strap)

Patent 6048238: Swimming aid device
(BUOYS, RAFTS, AND AQUATIC DEVICES : SWIMMING AID TO INCREASE STROKE EFFICIENCY : Foot attached : Secured to hand by strap)

Patent 6048240: Method of manufacturing a cathode ray tube
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : With testing or adjusting :)

Patent 6048241: Method of manufacturing a low-pressure mercury discharge lamp
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : Generating gas or vapor within an envelope, or coating by vapor, gas, mist or smoke within the envelope : Electrode position sensing or adjusting by optical operation)

Patent 6048242: Fabrication of traveling wavetube barrels using precision track forming
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : With assembly or disassembly : Generating gas or vapor from reactive compostion containing a reducing agent)

Patent 6048243: Method of forming barrier ribs of display panel
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : With assembly or disassembly : Display or gas panel making :)

Patent 6048244: Method for providing a resistive lens structure for an electron beam device
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : With assembly or disassembly : Electrode making : CRT type : CRT grid or cathode gun)

Patent 6048246: Toy glider
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : AERODYNAMICALLY SUPPORTED OR RETARDED : Glider : Having folding wing : Enclosed)

Patent 6048247: Main wing positioning and release system for a toy aircraft
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : AERODYNAMICALLY SUPPORTED OR RETARDED : Glider : Having adjustably mounted airfoil : Resiliently biased projector)

Patent 6048248: Apparatus for holding a quantity of stuffing material and method of assembling same
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : CONVERTIBLE FROM, OR SERVING AS DIVERSE ARTICLE : Glider)

Patent 6048249: Plastic building block toy cleanup vacuum attachment
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : CONVERTIBLE FROM, OR SERVING AS DIVERSE ARTICLE : Including container or storing toy parts : Diverse article is container, holder, or support)

Patent 6048250: Toy dart
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : OPERATED BY RELATIVELY MOVING FLUID OR PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL : Including variable-size fluid chamber to move fluid : Sounding : Reciprocating valve : Including piston slidable along central apertured member : Flaccid element wound about and in contact with portion which moves aloft)

Patent 6048251: Flip over toy
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : BUILDING FURNISHING OR APPLIANCE : Folding or collapsible)

Patent 6048252: Camisole for mastectomy patients
(FOUNDATION GARMENTS : BREAST OR CHEST, E.G., BRASSIERES :)

Patent 6048253: Support apparatus
(FOUNDATION GARMENTS : FOR LOWER TORSO INCLUDING THIGHS, E.G., CORSET, GIRDLES : Abdominal uplifting sling type : Having means to interengage with lacing cord)

Patent 6048254: Lapping apparatus and process with annular abrasive area
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : With feeding of tool or work holder)

Patent 6048255: Pulsed laser surface treatments for magnetic recording media
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Glass or stone abrading : By blasting)

Patent 6048256: Apparatus and method for continuous delivery and conditioning of a polishing slurry
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Abradant supplying : Utilizing mounted rigid abrading tool only)

Patent 6048257: Abrasive pad holder
(ABRADING : MACHINE : Reciprocating tool : Disk tool)

Patent 6048258: Apparatus for grinding eyeglass lens
(ABRADING : MACHINE : Rotary tool : Rotary disk : Reciprocating work holder : Rocking : Lens abrader : Gear generating)

Patent 6048259: Wafer loading and unloading mechanism for loading robot
(ABRADING : WORK FEEDER : Ejector or unloader : With hopper or magazine)

Patent 6048260: Angle attachment for power tool
(ABRADING : FRAME OR MOUNT : Portable abrader : Rotary cylinder tool : Rotary disk tool)

Patent 6048261: Polishing disc support and polishing process
(ABRADING : RIGID TOOL : Rotary disk : Ribbed periphery)

Patent 6048262: Honing device for culinary knives
(ABRADING : RIGID TOOL : Stationary : Work guide : Detachable)

Patent 6048263: Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning unit for automotive vehicles
(VENTILATION : VEHICLE (E.G., AUTOMOBILE, ETC.) : Condensation preventer (e.g., defroster, etc.) : Having outlet airway)

Patent 6048264: Self-sealing apparatus and method for directing pressurized air into a vehicle or other compartment
(VENTILATION : VEHICLE (E.G., AUTOMOBILE, ETC.) : Means for open window (e.g., deflector, etc.) : At upper edge of sliding window : With air pump (e.g., wind or wheel-axle operated, etc.))

Patent 6048265: Aerosol dispenser for use in vehicles
(VENTILATION : VEHICLE (E.G., AUTOMOBILE, ETC.) : Having inlet airway : With air treatment means : Liquid contact : Wheel-axle operated)

Patent 6048266: Ventilator
(VENTILATION : HAVING INLET AIRWAY : Sleeved vent for ceiling, wall, or floor (e.g., thimble) : Wall type : Having adjustable valve : Plural)

Patent 6048267: Multiple hand stud poker game
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : In a game requiring strategy or problem solving by a participant (e.g., problem eliciting response, puzzle, etc.) : With chance element or event (e.g., backgammon, Scrabble, etc.) : Card- or tile-type (e.g., bridge, dominoes, etc.) : Ultimate outcome dependant upon relative odds of a card or tile combination (e.g., poker, etc.) :)

Patent 6048268: Electronic promotional game
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : In a chance application : Lot match or lot combination (e.g., roulette, lottery, etc.) : Card- or tile-type (e.g., bridge, dominoes, etc.))

Patent 6048269: Coinless slot machine system and method
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : Credit/debit monitoring or manipulation (e.g., game entry, betting, prize level, etc.) : Lot generator (e.g., card distribution, simulated dice, random number generator, etc.))

Patent 6048270: Data-transfer device
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : Data storage or retrieval (e.g., memory, video tape, etc.) : Cartridge adaptor : Pivotally-translatable handle (e.g., joystick, etc.))

Patent 6048271: Automated league and tournament device
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : COMBINED WITH OR CONVERTIBLE TO EXTERNAL ART DEVICE OR FUNCTION : Telescopic)

Patent 6048272: Automatic bowling scoring apparatus and bowling alley management system
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : BOWLING : Handling of pin or pin representation : With indicator : Pinfall : Score :)

Patent 6048273: Putting stroke teaching aid apparatus
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Practice swingable implement or indicator associated with swingable implement : Swingable implement swing path indicator : Barrier which monitors swingable implement head movement : Swingable implement head engaged)

Patent 6048274: Apparatus for performing golf-related tasks
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Club or club support : And turf repair tool or ball retriever : And separate body engagable member)

Patent 6048275: Golf putter
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Club or club support : Player faces target (e.g., croquet style putter, etc.) : Particular correlated head characteristic)

Patent 6048276: Piezoelectric golf club shaft
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Club or club support : Shaft : Noncircular shaft end wall engages hosel)

Patent 6048277: Golf club head having upwardly directed and opposing, oblique score lines
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Club or club support : Head : Curved, grooved, or roughened striking face : Plural grooves : Including metal)

Patent 6048278: Metal wood golf clubhead
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Club or club support : Head : Hollow body : Having particular sole plate)

Patent 6048279: Golf ball
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Ball : Particular unitary or layered construction : Containing metal : Injected gas)

Patent 6048280: System for luminescing and propelling a projectile
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PLAYING FIELD OR COURT GAME; GAME ELEMENT OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR OTHER THAN PROJECTOR OR PROJECTILE, PER SE : Having game element combined with or convertible to game element or practice or training device for different type of projectile game : Shank extends below level of projectile addressing surface)

Patent 6048281: Sport training tension device
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PLAYING FIELD OR COURT GAME; GAME ELEMENT OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR OTHER THAN PROJECTOR OR PROJECTILE, PER SE : Practice or training device : Tethered projectile : Tether attached to means adapted to be held by, carried by, or attached to person : Person held, carried, or attached means is nonmechanical projector : Nonwound layer)

Patent 6048282: Line system for playing field
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PLAYING FIELD OR COURT GAME; GAME ELEMENT OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR OTHER THAN PROJECTOR OR PROJECTILE, PER SE : Means for dividing field or court into compartments; element thereof or accessory therefor (e.g., a net, marking strip, marked line, etc.) : Apertured or pocketed goal or target (e.g., for hockey, soccer, polo, lacrosse, etc.))

Patent 6048283: Toy game implements
(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.) : Of plastic composition : Blade construction or accessory)

Patent 6048284: Pulley with a damper between rotary input and output members
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : FRICTION DRIVE PULLEY OR GUIDE ROLL : Pulley or guide roll including circumferential belt-receiving groove : And circumferentially continuous belt-engaging layer or insert of diverse material added on or between groove-forming flanges : Layer or insert of resilient material : And each link has integral surfaces forming inwardly opening groove)

Patent 6048285: Bearing structure for vertical blinds and rollers shades
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : FRICTION DRIVE PULLEY OR GUIDE ROLL : With stationary support for pulley or guide roll : And ball or roller bearing for mounting pulley or guide roll on support : With embedded metal layer)

Patent 6048286: Bleed closures for hydraulically limited slip differentials
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : FLUID DRIVE OR CONTROL OF PLANETARY GEARING : Control of differential planetary gearing : By fluid operated mechanical clutch : Operated by a pump responsive to differential action : Having single planet carrier)

Patent 6048287: Multispeed bicycle gear system
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : WITH MEANS TO VARY DRIVE RATIO OR DISCONNECT DRIVE (E.G., BRAKE OR CLUTCH) : Plural drive ratios other than unity : Including one-way clutch or brake : Including one-way clutch or brake)

Patent 6048288: Power train system for a vehicle and method for operating same
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : PLURAL ENGINES : Electric engine : With clutch control :)

Patent 6048289: Hybrid vehicle
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : ELECTRIC ENGINE : With transmission control : Speed responsive)

Patent 6048290: Baby walker
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Occupant propelled support frame having movement facilitating feature for foot travel : Rolling : Wheel with edge engaging braking roller)

Patent 6048291: Exercise device with an elastic member
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing resilient force resistance : And user supplied counter force : User leg supplies counter force to user arm : Edge engaging braking element)

Patent 6048292: Combination arm exercise apparatus and propulsion aid for a wheelchair
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing resilient force resistance : Resilient component attached to stationary support : Stationary support serves as common support for user : Edge engaging braking element)

Patent 6048293: Abdominal exercise apparatus
(EXERCISE DEVICES : SIT UP DEVICE : User interface element)

Patent 6048294: Exercise apparatus
(EXERCISE DEVICES : SUPPORT FOR ENTIRE BODY OF USER (E.G., BENCH, SLANT BOARD, ETC.) : User interface element)

Patent 6048295: Method in the forming of packaging containers
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : CONTAINER MAKING : Rigid container (e.g., box, carton, cap, cup, etc.) : Folding : End flap folding : Forming gable top : Continuously orbiting)

Patent 6048296: Method of making a lined bag
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : CONTAINER MAKING : Pliable container (e.g., bag, envelope, etc.) : Assembling of distinct members : Liner : Plastically deformable)

Patent 6048297: Gripper cylinder in a folding apparatus
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : BENDING : Folding : With means to advance work or product : Continuous advance with folder moving with work : Rotary folder : Plural folding operations making multiple folds)

Patent 6048298: Apparatus for forming spiral pleated filter cartridges
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : BENDING : Folding : By plural relatively movable folding edges approaching work from same side (e.g., zigzag folding, etc.) : Folding by passive reaction member)

Patent 6048299: Radiation delivery catheter
(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 6048300: Compact cartridge for afterloader
(SURGERY : RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCE APPLIED TO BODY FOR THERAPY : Radioactive substance placed within body (e.g., inhaled, implanted, injected, etc.) : Injectors/holders for seeds or implants (e.g., capsules) : Fluid reservoir shielding (e.g., syringe))

Patent 6048301: Method and device for stimulating biological processes
(SURGERY : MAGNETIC FIELD APPLIED TO BODY FOR THERAPY : Radioactive substance placed within body (e.g., inhaled, implanted, injected, etc.))

Patent 6048302: Apparatus for the treatment of disorders of tissue and/or the joints
(SURGERY : MAGNETIC FIELD APPLIED TO BODY FOR THERAPY : Electromagnetic coil : Injectors/holders for seeds or implants (e.g., capsules))

Patent 6048303: Magnetic flux application to tissue utilizing polymeric strip-shaped permanent magnets
(SURGERY : MAGNETIC FIELD APPLIED TO BODY FOR THERAPY : Externally supported or worn (e.g., garment, belt etc.) : Pulsating field)

 

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