Patents 6053636 - 6053889

 

 

Patent 6053636: Hydrostatic bearing with compensatory fluid injection
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Fluid bearing : Radial : Central member recess)

Patent 6053637: Goods wagon axle bearing assembly
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Antifriction bearing : Sensor or inspection features; liquid metal or shipping protection features; bearing member integral with seal : Single direction)

Patent 6053638: Ball bearing device for a swing arm
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Antifriction bearing : Radial bearing : Ball bearing : Specified bearing race structure : Annular opening for ball insertion)

Patent 6053639: Optic fiber inner tube connector
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH DISENGAGABLE MECHANICAL CONNECTOR : With alignment device)

Patent 6053640: Composite module for optical fiber amplifier
(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 6053641: Fiber pigtail for optical communication module
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH DISENGAGABLE MECHANICAL CONNECTOR : Optical fiber to a nonfiber optical device connector : With housing : Including lens : Fiber/ferrule further processed (grinding, polishing, etc.))

Patent 6053642: Photosensitive-material processing-solution replenishing apparatus
(PHOTOGRAPHY : FLUID-TREATING APPARATUS : Photographic medium or cartridge sensing : Photographic medium length, width, area, or amount sensing : Rotary)

Patent 6053643: Solid processing agent storing container for photosensitive material processing
(PHOTOGRAPHY : FLUID-TREATING APPARATUS : Having fluid-circulating means : Plural stations)

Patent 6053644: Clip and hanger for sheet-like photosensitive material
(PHOTOGRAPHY : FLUID-TREATING APPARATUS : Photographic medium holding device : Having film-guiding ribs)

Patent 6053645: Method for automatic margin correction according to paper feeding mode in image formation apparatus
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : INCLUDING CONTROL OF FORMAT AND SELECTION OF TYPE-FACE BY PROGRAMMED CONTROL-SYSTEM (E.G., INPUT TYPEWRITER) : Including right-hand margin control system : Via adjustment of case-shift linkage)

Patent 6053646: Keyball
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : PLURAL-KEY-ACTUATED TYPEWRITER (E.G., PERMUTATIVE KEY-BOARD) : Actuation of single key types plural characters)

Patent 6053647: User-friendly and efficient keyboard
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : KEY-BOARD OR KEY LEVER-ACTUATING MECHANISM : Key-board arranged according to character location : By regulating key force or movement (e.g., key dip or stroke))

Patent 6053648: Printer
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : MEANS AUXILIARY TO TYPEWRITING FUNCTION : Frame, casing, or support for typewriter : Housing structure : Including means facilitating opening of enclosure)

Patent 6053649: Wax warmer and applicator apparatus
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : WITH MEANS TO IMPART HEAT TO MATERIAL :)

Patent 6053650: Paint applicator
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : INCLUDING BALL, ROLLER OR ENDLESS-BELT TOOL : Tool or tool unit separable from reservoir)

Patent 6053651: Connector for attachment to a panel
(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 6053652: Apparatus for performing jet pump riser pipe repairs
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : STRUCTURALLY INSTALLED IN DIVERSE ART DEVICE : Means to lock bolt or nut when other is turned)

Patent 6053653: Fastening method, fastening system and bolt used therefor
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : MEMBER DEFORMED IN SITU : Deformation occurs simultaneously with assembly : Metallic fusion material)

Patent 6053654: Splice sleeve for guide rails
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : DISTINCT END COUPLER : Separate screw or pin-type connections : Axially biased end portions)

Patent 6053655: Fastener with cam engagement
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : INCLUDING ANCILLARY MEANS BLOCKING DISCONNECTION OF JOINT : Cam or thread lock : Blocked key)

Patent 6053656: Fastener device for arresting a vehicle steering wheel to a steering shaft
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : INTERFITTED MEMBERS : Including set screw : Specific angle or shape of rib, key, groove, or shoulder)

Patent 6053657: Portable safety marker
(ROAD STRUCTURE, PROCESS, OR APPARATUS : TRAFFIC STEERING DEVICE OR BARRIER : Street or curb inlet for surface drainage)

Patent 6053658: Apparatus and method for roadway information display
(ROAD STRUCTURE, PROCESS, OR APPARATUS : TRAFFIC DIRECTOR : Yielding : With rim or edge protector)

Patent 6053659: Inlaid brick walkway bed leveler
(ROAD STRUCTURE, PROCESS, OR APPARATUS : APPARATUS : With means for profile shaping, e.g., crown : Manually propelled : Specific to a sloped or curved application)

Patent 6053660: Hydraulically controlled twin rotor riding trowel
(ROAD STRUCTURE, PROCESS, OR APPARATUS : APPARATUS : Tool rotating in horizontal plane : Including material supply)

Patent 6053661: Variable fitting foam blocks as aggregate
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : DRAINAGE OR IRRIGATION : Wave or flow dissipation)

Patent 6053662: Panel assembly for RCC dam and construction method
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : FLUID CONTROL, TREATMENT, OR CONTAINMENT : Flow control : Artificial water barrier (e.g., dam, levee, etc.) : Sliding)

Patent 6053663: Device for creating a local water flow
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : SUBTERRANEAN OR SUBMARINE PIPE OR CABLE LAYING, RETRIEVING, MANIPULATING, OR TREATING : Submerging, raising, or manipulating line of pipe or cable in or from marine environment : Entrenched or buried : Entrenching or burying apparatus guided by pre-positioned pipe or cable : With bottom fluidizing means : With heat)

Patent 6053664: Elastomeric composite bumper system and method for absorbing high energy impact
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : MARINE STRUCTURE OR FABRICATION THEREOF : Structure protection : Fender : Resilient block : And leg depending from base)

Patent 6053665: Silt fence fabric, apparatus and method
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : EARTH TREATMENT OR CONTROL : Ground stabilization or reinforcement : Erosion protection : Mesh support)

Patent 6053666: Containment barrier panel and method of forming a containment barrier wall
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : EARTH TREATMENT OR CONTROL : Shoring, bracing, or cave-in prevention : Sheet piles : Metal : With separate fastening, reinforcing or sealing means : Fluid pressure actuated)

Patent 6053667: Carrying apparatus for spherical objects
(CONVEYORS: FLUID CURRENT : WITH DIVERSE POWER-DRIVEN CONVEYOR : Rotary : Screw : Feeding to fluid conveyor inlet : Level or weight of load in receptacle)

Patent 6053668: Water slide for transferring semiconductor wafers
(CONVEYORS: FLUID CURRENT : HAVING MEANS FOR MAINTAINING LOAD IN SUSPENSION ALONG FLOW PATH : Utilizing a fluid)

Patent 6053669: Chip forming cutting insert with internal cooling
(CUTTERS, FOR SHAPING : WITH MEANS TO APPLY FLUID TO CUTTING TOOL : Resiliently mounted tool)

Patent 6053670: Frictionally clamped tool and holder
(CUTTERS, FOR SHAPING : ROTARY CUTTING TOOL : Including holder (i.e., head) having seat for inserted tool : Face or end mill :)

Patent 6053671: Metal cutting insert, and tool therefor, and method of mounting insert
(CUTTERS, FOR SHAPING : ROTARY CUTTING TOOL : Including holder (i.e., head) having seat for inserted tool : Face or end mill : Plural simultaneously usable separable tools in common seat or common clamp actuator for plural simultaneously usable tools :)

Patent 6053672: Milling cutting insert and milling toolholder therefor
(CUTTERS, FOR SHAPING : ROTARY CUTTING TOOL : Including holder (i.e., head) having seat for inserted tool : Face or end mill : With separate means to fasten tool to holder : Radially)

Patent 6053673: Corner rounding milling and insert therefor
(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 6053674: Dust collector assembly for drilling tools
(CUTTING BY USE OF ROTATING AXIALLY MOVING TOOL : WITH PRODUCT HANDLING OR RECEIVING MEANS : And gear to drive infeed means)

Patent 6053675: Quick-acting tool bit holder
(CUTTING BY USE OF ROTATING AXIALLY MOVING TOOL : TOOL-SUPPORT : With tool-retaining means : Including laterally movable tool-carrier)

Patent 6053676: Machine tool for the processing of rotating tools by means of a tool driven in synchronization with a work piece
(GEAR CUTTING, MILLING, OR PLANING : GEAR CUTTING : Gear tooth shape generating : By relative axial movement between synchronously indexing or rotating work and cutter : Adapted to cut bevel gear)

Patent 6053677: Apparatus for supporting keys and key blanks during cutting thereof
(METAL WORKING : FILING : Of key article : Electrolytic device making (e.g., capacitor))

Patent 6053678: Rotary tool holder with a balance device
(GEAR CUTTING, MILLING, OR PLANING : MILLING : With means to dampen vibration : Means to remove flash or burr)

Patent 6053679: Carriage for expandable door
(FREIGHT ACCOMMODATION ON FREIGHT CARRIER : LOAD BRACING MEANS : Bifacial brace : Squeeze : Powered or pressurized : Intervening squeeze bag : Including spacer)

Patent 6053680: Sleeve nut
(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) : Nut assembled to substructure utilizing cooperating regions on both : Nut is externally and internally threaded cylinder : Each twisted about its radial axis)

Patent 6053681: Wheel nut locking assembly
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : HAVING STRUCTURE TO RESTRICT ROTATION OF THREADED, MATING PIECES (E.G., NUT LOCK) : Structure contacts nut piece side and is fixed to the nut : And contacts mating piece side : Other element is a bolt, and member includes opening configured to engage side flat thereon : With a discrete, resilient element)

Patent 6053682: Fastening screw with a bevel and deformable coating for securing a body place
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : HEADED FASTENER ELEMENT WITH NUT, WASHER, SECURING MEANS OR CAP : Headed bolt or screw with threads and complementary nut : Having washer : Including sealing means : Circular deflector)

Patent 6053683: Threaded seal cap for a connector
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : HEADED FASTENER ELEMENT WITH NUT, WASHER, SECURING MEANS OR CAP : Cap over the head : Having attaching or retaining means : Including sealing means)

Patent 6053684: Folded product
(BOOKBINDING: PROCESS AND APPARATUS : PROCESS :)

Patent 6053685: Bale accumulator
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : ROUND HAY BALE HANDLING : Vertical rack)

Patent 6053686: Device and method for load locking for semiconductor processing
(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 6053687: Cost effective modular-linear wafer processing
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : APPARATUS FOR CHARGING A LOAD HOLDING OR SUPPORTING ELEMENT FROM A SOURCE, AND MEANS FOR TRANSPORTING AND PRESENTING ELEMENT TO A WORKING, TREATING, OR INSPECTING STATION : Transporting means carries load to at least one of a plurality of fixed stations : With reciprocating arm)

Patent 6053688: Method and apparatus for loading and unloading wafers from a wafer carrier
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : DEVICE FOR EMPTYING PORTABLE RECEPTACLE : Nongravity type : Horizontal movement of receptacle contents : Device includes haulage cable)

Patent 6053689: Guide mechanism for aligning a handheld vacuum pickup wand with a selected wafer in a cassette
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : DEVICE FOR EMPTYING PORTABLE RECEPTACLE : Nongravity type : Receptacle has spaced article supports : Receptacle unloaded while in motion)

Patent 6053690: Spare tire caddy with mechanized elevation means
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : VEHICLE ATTACHED AUXILIARY CARRIERS : For rim, tire, or wheel : Adjustable)

Patent 6053691: Automatic underride protection for tilt trailers
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : SELF-LOADING OR UNLOADING VEHICLES : With load-receiving portion, or significant section thereof, pivotable relative to horizontal : Load-receiving portion includes means which extends longitudinally therefrom to form ramp when portion pivots : With driven means to move load relative to portion)

Patent 6053692: Device for securing a removable container to a hauling vehicle
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : SELF-LOADING OR UNLOADING VEHICLES : Separable load rack : With reciprocating conveyor (e.g., ejector type, etc.))

Patent 6053693: Collapsible, powered platform for lifting wheelchair
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : SELF-LOADING OR UNLOADING VEHICLES : Loading or unloading by other carrier or mover means, and the load movement thereof : Raising or lowering of load or load holder includes vertical, rectilinear movement : Carrier comprises movable component of load-receiving portion (e.g., tailgate, section of floor, etc.) : Elevator with laterally shiftable guides)

Patent 6053694: Rotatable wafer handler with retractable stops
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : ARTICLE REORIENTING DEVICE : Article support means rockable on fixed surface : Article deposited on stationary supporting surface intermediate sequential turning members)

Patent 6053695: Tortilla counter-stacker
(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 6053696: Impact resistant composite shell for gas turbine engine fan case
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : INCLUDING DESTRUCTIBLE, FUSIBLE, OR DEFORMABLE NON-REUSABLE PART : Axial flow runner)

Patent 6053697: Trilobe mounting with anti-rotation apparatus for an air duct in a gas turbine rotor
(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 6053698: High capacity slurry pump
(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 6053699: Steam turbine having a brush seal assembly
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : BEARING, SEAL, OR LINER BETWEEN SHAFT OR SHAFT SLEEVE AND STATIC PART : Seal : Resiliently biased : Fixed between radially separate surfaces)

Patent 6053700: Ducted turbine
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : AMBIENT FLUID OR EXHAUST GAS DIRECTED THROUGH HUB, FAIRING OR HOUSING : Water or marine propellers : Intermeshing or interdigitated working members)

Patent 6053701: Gas turbine rotor for steam cooling
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : WITH HEATING, COOLING OR THERMAL INSULATION MEANS : Changing state mass within or fluid flow through working member or carrier : Intermeshing or interdigitated working members)

Patent 6053702: Portable water pump having a pressure control circuit with a bypass conduit
(PUMPS : CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL OF PUMP DRIVE MOTOR : With condition responsive control of pump fluid valve : One condition is speed of pump)

Patent 6053703: Control method for displacement-type fluid machine, and apparatus thereof
(PUMPS : CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL OF PUMP DRIVE MOTOR : By control of electric or magnetic drive motor : By float)

Patent 6053704: Cryogenic vacuum pump system having a cryopanel and a heat absorbing unit
(PUMPS : EXPANSION AND CONTRACTION OF PUMP FLUID : Getter heating, vaporizing, or regeneration)

Patent 6053705: Rotary pump and process to operate it
(PUMPS : PROCESSES : Getter heating, vaporizing, or regeneration)

Patent 6053706: Oil pump with integrated oil metering device
(PUMPS : DIVERSE PUMPS : Series : Rotary expansible chamber type precedes reciprocating : Pressure controlled overflow)

Patent 6053707: Control device for slanting plate type variable capacity pump
(PUMPS : CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL OF DRIVE TRANSMISSION OR PUMP DISPLACEMENT : Having condition responsive pumped fluid control : With inlet valve)

Patent 6053708: Washer pump apparatus
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Including means for facilitating assembly or disassembly of pump to or from motor or fixed support : Pump within armature)

Patent 6053709: Pump for moving viscous fluid materials
(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 6053710: Ceiling fan and fan blade for a fan
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Electric or magnetic motor : Rotary motor and rotary nonexpansible chamber pump : Having means to mount pump and motor in working position : Unitary pump and motor working member)

Patent 6053711: Pump for pressurizing control system
(PUMPS : EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER TYPE : Plural pumping chambers : Distributor abutted by or frictionally engaged with pumping member)

Patent 6053712: Cylinder injection high-pressure fuel pump
(PUMPS : EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER TYPE : Having pulsation dampening fluid receiving space : Parallel laterally spaced relatively movable pumping members)

Patent 6053713: Gas compressors
(PUMPS : EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER TYPE : Having pumping chamber pressure responsive distributor : Distributor positioned opposite pumping member end face : Inlet and discharge distributors : Inlet and discharge distributors positioned laterally of pumping member path)

Patent 6053714: Scroll compressor with slider block
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : WORKING MEMBER HAS PLANETARY OR PLANETATING MOVEMENT : Helical working member, e.g., scroll : Axially spaced working chambers)

Patent 6053715: Scroll type compressor
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : WORKING MEMBER HAS PLANETARY OR PLANETATING MOVEMENT : Helical working member, e.g., scroll : With lubricant, liquid seal or nonworking fluid separation : With working fluid bias)

Patent 6053716: Vane for a rotary compressor
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : WORKING MEMBER HAS PLANETARY OR PLANETATING MOVEMENT : With relatively movable partition member : Circumferentially spaced working chambers)

Patent 6053717: Rotary pump with wiper insert
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : WITH MECHANICAL SEALING : Seal on working member periphery separates inlet and outlet ports : Seal on working member peripheral projection engages cylinder working chamber surface (e.g., apex seals) : Spring biased : Spring biased)

Patent 6053718: Geared pump for conveying fluids
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : NON-METALLIC WORKING MEMBER, CYLINDER OR PARTITION : Seal element between stationary cylinder parts)

Patent 6053719: Apparatus for the manufacture of a spun nonwoven fabric
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : AIR FELTING TYPE SHAPING MEANS : Means forming stratified products : Bead clamping means, air bag support means or means sealing tire opening)

Patent 6053720: Mold for use in a gas-assisted injection molding system and gas pin assembly for use therein
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : MEANS FEEDING FLUENT STOCK FROM PLURAL SOURCES TO COMMON SHAPING MEANS TO FORM COMPOSITE PRODUCT : Female mold type means)

Patent 6053721: Dough shaping machine
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : WITH APPARATUS ASSEMBLY OR DISMANTLING MEANS OR WITH IDLE PART : For press shaping surface : Including securing means retaining separable elements)

Patent 6053722: Nitrided H13-alloy cylindrical pelleting dies
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : PREFORM SEVERING MEANS : Means forming from bulk and downstream severing means : Utilizing former as cutter reaction surface : Moving cutter, stationary former : Single assembly plural cutting elements :)

Patent 6053723: Device for moulding containers from a thermoplastic material, and container production plant using same
(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 means to prepare parison : Parison transfer means : Comprising staged inflation means)

Patent 6053724: Double toggle mechanism
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : FEMALE MOLD AND CHARGER TO SUPPLY FLUENT STOCK UNDER PRESSURE THERETO IN FLUID-TIGHT RELATIONSHIP (E.G., INJECTION MOLD, ETC.) : With means to close mold : Including articulated link : Toggle : Diverse)

Patent 6053725: Method of and device for producing energy
(COMBUSTION : PROCESS OF COMBUSTION OR BURNER OPERATION : Feeding flame modifying additive :)

Patent 6053726: Cap fixing structure
(COMBUSTION : BURNER CAP, COVER OR EXTINGUISHER : Burner head on tank and igniter on frame or casing)

Patent 6053727: Gas lighter with safety device
(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 6053728: Furnace
(HEATING : WORK CHAMBER HAVING HEATING MEANS : Combustion products heat work by contact : Having separator of flow director for melted work : Screw-type pusher)

Patent 6053729: Unitary substantially nickel free alloy injection molded orthodontic bracket
(DENTISTRY : ORTHODONTICS : Bracket : Cemented to tooth :)

Patent 6053730: Orthodontic force module with fracture-resistant coupling
(DENTISTRY : ORTHODONTICS : Means to transmit or apply force to tooth : Acting between upper and lower teeth : Separable securing means)

Patent 6053731: Device for the recognition of caries, plaque or bacterial infection of teeth
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Having means to emit radiation or facilitate viewing of the work : Switch or valve controlled by presence of device on support)

Patent 6053732: Dental prophylaxis angle and a pivotable prophy cup therefore
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Having motor or means to transmit motion from motor to tool (e.g., "engine") : Hand-held tool or handpiece : Having abrading or polishing means : Angularly offset tool)

Patent 6053733: Dental implant
(DENTISTRY : PROSTHODONTICS : Holding or positioning denture in mouth : By fastening to jawbone : Resiliently biased)

Patent 6053734: Toothbrush and method of cleaning teeth
(DENTISTRY : METHOD OR MATERIAL FOR TESTING, TREATING, RESTORING, OR REMOVING NATURAL TEETH : Cleaning : Nonmetallic composite)

Patent 6053735: Root canal preparation method
(DENTISTRY : METHOD OR MATERIAL FOR TESTING, TREATING, RESTORING, OR REMOVING NATURAL TEETH : Endodontic : Method of fabricating)

Patent 6053736: Interactive training system for AWACS weapons directors
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : ORGANIZED ARMED OR UNARMED CONFLICT OR SHOOTING : Sonar)

Patent 6053737: Intelligent flight tutoring system
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : VEHICLE OPERATOR INSTRUCTION OR TESTING : Flight vehicle : Periscope view simulation)

Patent 6053738: Sense-simile transmission machine
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : FOOD : Writing guide for the blind)

Patent 6053739: Measurement of attention span and attention deficits
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : PSYCHOLOGY : Soldering or welding)

Patent 6053740: Lyrics display apparatus
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : CATHODE RAY SCREEN DISPLAY AND AUDIO MEANS : Karaoke : Optics)

Patent 6053741: Flash card holder and learning method
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : QUESTION OR PROBLEM ELICITING RESPONSE : Correctness of response indicated to examine by self-operating or examinee actuated means : Correct answer hidden until examinee moves element : Correct answer illuminated)

Patent 6053742: Screw-fixed rotary connector structure for vehicles
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : INTERRELATED CONNECTORS RELATIVELY MOVABLE DURING USE : Movement about axis : Rotary movement : Part comprising hand wheel, e.g., steering wheel :)

Patent 6053743: Clip for surface mount termination of a coaxial cable
(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 6053744: Radio frequency connector to printed circuit board adapter
(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 6053745: Card connector and holder space producing features and an electronic apparatus having the same
(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 6053746: Circuit board connecting apparatus
(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 6053747: Connection device and method for connecting printed circuit boards oriented in non-parallel planes
(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 6053748: PC card connection unit for micro SIM card
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : Within distinct housing spaced from panel circuit arrangement : Overlying second preformed panel circuit, both adapted to be electrically connected)

Patent 6053749: Shielded connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH CIRCUIT CONDUCTORS AND SAFETY GROUNDING PROVISION : Grounding to conductive sheath of cable : By means of connector mounting screw)

Patent 6053750: Plug bridge for an electric appliance plug
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH CIRCUIT CONDUCTORS AND SAFETY GROUNDING PROVISION : Direct grounding of coupling part member passing into aperture : Three-prong coupling part including ground prong, or receptacle : Pivotable or rotatable about transverse axis)

Patent 6053751: Controlled impedance, high density electrical connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH CIRCUIT CONDUCTORS AND SAFETY GROUNDING PROVISION : Grounding of coupling part : Three-prong coupling part including ground prong, or receptacle)

Patent 6053752: Electrical connector pair
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : SELF ALIGNING CONTACT : Contact mounted in floating nonconductive holder : Axially biased contact)

Patent 6053753: Sealed electrical connector assembly
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SEALING ELEMENT OR MATERIAL FOR COOPERATION WITH COUPLED CONNECTOR, E.G., GASKET : Combined with distinct cable sheath sealing element or material : Combined with distinct cable sheath sealing element or material)

Patent 6053754: Waterproof connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : HAVING RESILIENT HOUSING FOR SEALING WITH COUPLED CONNECTOR : Having interengageable sealing extension : Combined with distinct cable sheath sealing element or material)

Patent 6053755: Connector having an axial resilient inner and outer conductors
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : ADAPTED TO COOPERATE WITH DUPLICATE CONNECTOR : Butt coupling : Pivotal)

Patent 6053756: Interlock safety device
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Coupling part with relatively pivotable concentric movement-actuating or retaining ring : Retaining bayonet : Having coupling indicating indicia or signal : Retractable sheath)

Patent 6053757: Printed circuit board edge card connector having two non-redundant rows of contacts
(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 6053758: Door trim connector connecting structure
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Retaining means : Retaining means comprising helically threaded member : Parallel to connection : Passing centrally through coupling part : Having radially outwardly facing contact surface)

Patent 6053759: Vehicle dock for a portable data collection terminal
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH GUIDING MEANS FOR MATING OF COUPLING PART : For constrained pivotal or plural movement coupling : Wall or outlet mounted)

Patent 6053760: Universal device for mounting circuit cards in a computer or like electrical machine
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH GUIDING MEANS FOR MATING OF COUPLING PART : For guiding side of movable panel, e.g., circuit board : Wall or outlet mounted)

Patent 6053761: System for smoothly plugging and unplugging large input/output connectors
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH GUIDING MEANS FOR MATING OF COUPLING PART : Rodlike guide member extending in coupling direction or tubular passage for receiving rodlike guide member : Wall or outlet mounted)

Patent 6053762: Service plug terminal fitting structure
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : INCLUDING HANDLE OR DISTINCT MANIPULATING MEANS : Coupling part : Including bale or loop : With additional contacts comprising coupling part mating along axis normal to conductor)

Patent 6053763: Electrical connector with multi-function terminals
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INDICATING OR IDENTIFYING PROVISION : Distinct indicia bearing member : Indicator light)

Patent 6053764: Patch panel and interlocking module
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SUPPORTING MEANS FOR COUPLING PART : Coupling part or mating part extending into panel opening : Including resilient securing : Laterally flexed finger on coupling part : Resilient gripping of panel)

Patent 6053765: Electrical connector incorporating a light
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SUPPORTING MEANS FOR COUPLING PART : Coupling part or mating part extending into panel opening : Including resilient securing : Laterally flexed finger on coupling part : Resilient gripping of panel)

Patent 6053766: Lamp socket
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SUPPORTING MEANS FOR COUPLING PART : Coupling part or mating part extending into panel opening : Including resilient securing : Laterally flexed finger on coupling part : Including lamp or electron tube socket : Lamp or electron tube socket or base)

Patent 6053767: Hold down for an electrical connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SUPPORTING MEANS FOR COUPLING PART : Having resilient means engaging panel opening : Coupling part including panel engaging shoulder)

Patent 6053768: Electrical connector with board locking means
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SUPPORTING MEANS FOR COUPLING PART : Comprising or for use with supporting panel : Plural detachable flanges)

Patent 6053769: Coaxial connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : INCLUDING OR FOR USE WITH COAXIAL CABLE : To be engaged by suspension means)

Patent 6053770: Cable assembly adapted with a circuit board
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : INCLUDING OR FOR USE WITH COAXIAL CABLE : Having means for interconnecting outer conductors of three or more cables : Resilient clamp)

Patent 6053771: Electromagnetic shield connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : HAVING OR PROVIDING INDUCTIVE OR CAPACITIVE SHIELD : Molded connector body)

Patent 6053772: Narrow pitch multiple board connector assembly and shield shell connecting fitting used for the same
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : HAVING OR PROVIDING INDUCTIVE OR CAPACITIVE SHIELD : Molded connector body)

Patent 6053773: Electrical input/output connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : HAVING OR PROVIDING INDUCTIVE OR CAPACITIVE SHIELD : Resilient conductive means providing additional electrical path between mating outer shield members : Having laterally spaced prongs)

Patent 6053774: Miniature light bulb socket structure having an insert to keep wire terminals separate
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH VITREOUS-TYPE ENVELOPE (E.G., BASE OF LAMP OR VACUUM TUBE) : Having only two duplicate contacts arranged bilaterally symmetric about longitudinal axis of engagement : Having three or more circularly arranged contacts (e.g., base of vacuum tube))

Patent 6053776: Thin smart card connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Plural-contact coupling part : For coupling to edge of printed circuit board or to coupling part secured to such edge : Having elongated slot for receiving edge of printed circuit board : Including lamp or electron tube socket)

Patent 6053777: Coaxial contact assembly apparatus
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Plural-contact coupling part : Plural-contact coupling part comprises receptacle or plug : Having spring-biased, plunger-type contact movable along line parallel to longitudinal axis of engagement : Lamp-receiving socket)

Patent 6053778: Rigidizing cover plate for a printed wiring board mounted terminal block
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Insulating body having plural mutually insulated terminals or contacts (e.g., terminal block) : Modular or multipart insulating body : Having protective cover formed from insulating material : Having integral means to interlock or interfit with a duplicate insulating block or board)

Patent 6053779: Terminal clamp and electrical wire mounting arrangement
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : METALLIC CLAMP-TYPE CONNECTOR FOR STORAGE BATTERY TERMINAL : Common securing means for post and conductor : With guiding means for inserted contact)

Patent 6053780: Fusible link mounting method and terminal and fusible link housing used in the same method
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : METALLIC CONNECTOR OR CONTACT HAVING MOVABLE OR RESILIENT SECURING PART : Screw-thread operated securing part : Screw axis intersects conductor axis (e.g., set screw) : For joining three or more conductors)

Patent 6053781: Steering device for trolling motor
(MARINE PROPULSION : SCREW PROPELLER : With means effecting or facilitating movement of propulsion unit or a segment of the propulsion unit (e.g., tilting or steering) : Having pliant member to move propulsion unit or a segment of the propulsion unit : Tilt and/or trim)

Patent 6053782: Airboat transmission, lubrication system, and associated method
(MARINE PROPULSION : SCREW PROPELLER : Having transmission : Cage or screen)

Patent 6053783: Hub assembly for water jet propulsion unit
(MARINE PROPULSION : SCREW PROPELLER : Propulsion unit casing : Propeller shaft housing : With open bottom)

Patent 6053784: Cooling system for outboard motor
(MARINE PROPULSION : MEANS FOR ACCOMODATING OR MOVING ENGINE FLUIDS : For engine speed)

Patent 6053785: Exhaust system and control for marine propulsion engine
(MARINE PROPULSION : MEANS FOR ACCOMODATING OR MOVING ENGINE FLUIDS : Means for handling exhaust gas : Tell-tale outlet)

Patent 6053786: Exhaust apparatus of outboard motor
(MARINE PROPULSION : MEANS FOR ACCOMODATING OR MOVING ENGINE FLUIDS : Means for handling exhaust gas : Tell-tale outlet)

Patent 6053787: Multi-course swivel
(BUOYS, RAFTS, AND AQUATIC DEVICES : BUOY : For mooring a vessel : Having liquid cargo transfer means : Having swivel coupling for cargo conduit :)

Patent 6053788: Swimming flipper
(BUOYS, RAFTS, AND AQUATIC DEVICES : SWIMMING AID TO INCREASE STROKE EFFICIENCY : Foot attached : Flipper : Encircling flexible member)

Patent 6053789: Surfboard fin pivotal mechanism
(BUOYS, RAFTS, AND AQUATIC DEVICES : WATER SKIMMING OR WALKING DEVICE : Having stabilizing surface : Spheroid or wheel-like device encircling walker)

Patent 6053790: Train coupleable flotation tube for waterslides
(BUOYS, RAFTS, AND AQUATIC DEVICES : BODY SUPPORTING BUOYANT DEVICE : Convertible use article)

Patent 6053791: Method of fabricating electron source and image forming apparatus
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : With start up, flashing or aging : Electrode position sensing or adjusting by optical operation)

Patent 6053792: Playhouse with story telling function
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : CONVERTIBLE FROM, OR SERVING AS DIVERSE ARTICLE : Including sounding toy : Rollable wheel)

Patent 6053793: Game call blowing device
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : OPERATED BY RELATIVELY MOVING FLUID OR PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL : Including variable-size fluid chamber to move fluid : Sounding : Including motive power means or hand manipulator for sounder : Having electrical or wind-up motor)

Patent 6053794: Adjustable deer 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 6053795: Toy having image mode and changed image mode
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : HAVING CHEMILUMINESCENT LIGHT SOURCE, OPTIC FIBER, MIRROR, OR LENS : Having fluid-driven rotatable radial blade (e.g., pinwheel))

Patent 6053796: Yo-yo
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : ROTATING OR HAVING VISIBLE ROTATING PORTION (E.G., SPINNING OR WHIRLING, NOT ROLLING) : Having attached cord for imparting rotation : Wound about rotatable member : Bandalore : Including piston slidable along central apertured member)

Patent 6053797: Interactive toy
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : FIGURE TOY OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Having sounding means : Including axle through or within figure)

Patent 6053798: Structural improvement of toy Christmas tree
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : FIGURE TOY OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Having sounding means : And internal mechanism to move figure portion : Head or head part movement : Eye, eyelid, or mouth movement : For moving limb or foot to simulate walking)

Patent 6053799: Doll joint
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : FIGURE TOY OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Having movably joined body parts : Including separate resilient member : For joint allowing movement about plural axes : Plural rods for manipulating plural body parts)

Patent 6053800: Framework for the rigidification of a part of garment, made of a thermoplastic or thermosetting material with rigidification
(FOUNDATION GARMENTS : BREAST OR CHEST, E.G., BRASSIERES : With stiffening strips, strands, or stays, e.g., wired : Strand-type fabric with thermoplastic fibers or filaments)

Patent 6053801: Substrate polishing with reduced contamination
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : With tool treating or forming : Deforming)

Patent 6053802: Stabilization of slurry used in chemical mechanical polishing of semiconductor wafers by megasonic pulse
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Abradant supplying : Utilizing mounted rigid abrading tool only)

Patent 6053803: Apparatus and method for generating a pressurized fluid stream having abrasive particles
(ABRADING : MACHINE : Sandblast : Sandblast nozzle structure : Multiple hopper)

Patent 6053804: Grinder attachment for precision grinding machines
(ABRADING : ATTACHMENT : Angularly adjustable)

Patent 6053805: Dust free sander
(ABRADING : ACCESSORY : Guard or housing : Suction : Nut-and-screw-type drive)

Patent 6053806: Suction device for a hand-held tool
(ABRADING : ACCESSORY : Guard or housing : Suction : Nut-and-screw-type drive)

Patent 6053807: Apparatus for separating foreign matter from coins or similar disk-like objects
(COIN HANDLING : DELIVERER : Rotary : With follower)

Patent 6053808: Exhaust vent for an electronic chassis
(VENTILATION : ELECTRONIC CABINET : Provision safe)

Patent 6053809: Smoke detection and ventilation system
(VENTILATION : HAVING FORCED RECIRCULATION : Including backdraft preventer)

Patent 6053810: Domestic gas detection and expulsion appliance
(VENTILATION : HAVING OUTLET AIRWAY : With air pump : Having specific air pump actuator : Adjacent blades pivot in opposing directions)

Patent 6053811: Tailings monitor for an agricultural combine
(CROP THRESHING OR SEPARATING : MEANS RESPONSIVE TO A SENSED CONDITION : Machine load : By detector at sieve or screen or grain pan)

Patent 6053812: Sieve construction for a combine harvester
(CROP THRESHING OR SEPARATING : CLEANER : Sieve or grate : Mounting of)

Patent 6053813: Electronic gaming apparatus 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.) : Pool amount (e.g., jackpot, etc.) : Plural lots (e.g., keno, etc.))

Patent 6053814: System and method for automatically adjusting game controller sensitivity to player inputs
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : Player-actuated control structure (e.g., brain-wave or body signal, bar-code wand, foot pedal, etc.) : Audible)

Patent 6053815: Game device and method for realistic vehicle simulation in multiple dimensions
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : Housing : Cartridge adaptor)

Patent 6053816: Single compound elastic band with embedded metallic coil reinforcement and toy riding apparatus incorporating same
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES : ROCKABLE ANIMAL SIMULATION HAVING RIDER SEAT MEANS (E.G., ROCKING HORSE, ETC.) : Having spring support : Motor operated (e.g., mechanical bull, etc.))

Patent 6053817: Carom guide for pocket billiards
(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 6053818: Billiard table corner construction
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : BILLIARDS OR POOL : Table or gameboard :)

Patent 6053819: Golf course, golf park and associated method of playing a golf game
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Projectile addressing surface and target, or distance marker (e.g., course, putting green with cup, driving range, miniature golf course, etc.) : Plural addressing surfaces (e.g., driving range, etc.) : Having sequential play (e.g., regulation earth course, etc.) : Projectile return)

Patent 6053820: Golf ball
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Ball : Particular cover (e.g., size, material, dimple pattern, etc.) : Diverse cover and interior)

Patent 6053821: Golf teeing apparatus
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Tee setting device : Particular cover (e.g., size, material, dimple pattern, etc.))

Patent 6053822: Golf tee
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Tee : Plural diverse materials : Elevation guide)

Patent 6053823: Method for conducting championship playoff
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PLAYING FIELD OR COURT GAME; GAME ELEMENT OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR OTHER THAN PROJECTOR OR PROJECTILE, PER SE : Ball, per se)

Patent 6053824: Portable obstacle course system
(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 : Running grid or resistance course : Planar)

Patent 6053825: Portable basketball system having dual ballast tanks movable between compact and expanded positions
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PLAYING FIELD OR COURT GAME; GAME ELEMENT OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR OTHER THAN PROJECTOR OR PROJECTILE, PER SE : Goal or target structure for projectile; element thereof : Apertured or pocketed goal or target (e.g., for hockey, soccer, polo, lacrosse, etc.) : Goal or target is elevated and horizontally disposed (e.g., for basketball, etc.) : Table tennis)

Patent 6053826: Connecting system for the dunk ring of a basketball-stand having a back-board made of glass
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PLAYING FIELD OR COURT GAME; GAME ELEMENT OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR OTHER THAN PROJECTOR OR PROJECTILE, PER SE : Goal or target structure for projectile; element thereof : Apertured or pocketed goal or target (e.g., for hockey, soccer, polo, lacrosse, etc.) : Goal or target is elevated and horizontally disposed (e.g., for basketball, etc.) : Hoop or the net, pocket, or support structure therefor : With height adjustment feature)

Patent 6053827: Metal bat with pressurized bladder in hitting zone and method of making same
(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 metallic-shell structure : Blade construction or accessory)

Patent 6053828: Softball bat with exterior shell
(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 metallic-shell structure : Blade construction or accessory)

Patent 6053829: Game ball and method of playing a game
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PROJECTILE, PER SE; PART THEREOF OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Having loose internal element, containing or adapted to contain liquid, or comprising spherically configured ball having variable or eccentric center of gravity : Ring-shaped (e.g., deck-tennis quoit, etc.))

Patent 6053830: Power-spring assist to pedals of bicycle
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : MEANS FOR ADJUSTING BELT TENSION OR FOR SHIFTING BELT, PULLEY OR GUIDE ROLL : And severance lines for separable rim sections diametrically opposite each other)

Patent 6053831: Hydraulic tensioner with passage of variable cross-section between the piston and bore
(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 6053832: Belt driving device having a belt shift correcting member
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : MEANS FOR ADJUSTING BELT TENSION OR FOR SHIFTING BELT, PULLEY OR GUIDE ROLL : Belt shifter for shifting belt laterally or for selective engagement and supported disengagement of belt with pulley : For shifting belt laterally : Spring biased in belt-tensioning direction)

Patent 6053833: Transmission, and vehicle and bicycle using the same
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : INPUT FROM INDEPENDENT POWER SOURCES : Condition responsive motor control :)

Patent 6053834: Double acting friction band for gear ratio control of planetary gear sets
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : FLUID DRIVE OR CONTROL OF PLANETARY GEARING : Fluid controlled mechanical clutch or brake : Fluid motor controls device through cam or lever : Single fluid motor engages one device and releases other)

Patent 6053835: Differential gear lubrication structure
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : WITH LUBRICATON : For differential planetary gearing : Electric or magnetic engaged brake and spring engaged lockup clutch)

Patent 6053836: Variable speed change gear
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : NONPLANETARY VARIABLE SPEED OR DIRECTION TRANSMISSION COMBINED WITH PLANETARY TRANSMISSION : Plural power paths to planetary gearing : Plural power paths to planetary gearing)

Patent 6053837: Drive unit for a tandem axle
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : DIFFERENTIAL PLANETARY GEARING : Differential or nondifferential planetary combined with differential (e.g., two differentials) : Plural power paths to planetary gearing)

Patent 6053838: Helical differential assembly
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : DIFFERENTIAL PLANETARY GEARING : Spur gear differential : With roller bearing between gear and its support)

Patent 6053839: Multiple speed overdrive transmission for a motor vehicle
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : WITH MEANS TO VARY DRIVE RATIO OR DISCONNECT DRIVE (E.G., BRAKE OR CLUTCH) : Plural elements selectively braked : Brake for sun, carrier and orbit : Including one-way clutch or brake : And brake for carrier)

Patent 6053840: Gear transmission with automatic continuously variable mechanical advantage
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : PLANETARY GEARING OR ELEMENT : Coaxial teeth around planet pinion engage axially spaced relatively rotatable gears : And lock-up clutch)

Patent 6053841: Toroidal drive system for electric vehicles
(FRICTION GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : FRICTION GEAR INCLUDES IDLER ENGAGING FACING CONCAVE SURFACES : Toroidal : Ratio change gearing and nonratio change gearing)

Patent 6053842: Drive system for hybrid drive vehicle
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : PLURAL ENGINES : Electric engine : With clutch control :)

Patent 6053843: Drive device provided with torque-limiting means
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : TRANSMISSION CONTROL : Continuously variable friction transmission : Belt-type : Fluid pressure control :)

Patent 6053844: Interactive programmable fitness interface system
(EXERCISE DEVICES : HAVING SPECIFIC ELECTRICAL FEATURE : Monitors exercise parameter : Rate of movement)

Patent 6053845: Trampoline or the like with enclosure
(EXERCISE DEVICES : GYMNASTIC : Play area climbing or traversing arrangement (i.e., for use by children) : Spring board)

Patent 6053846: Wrist exerciser
(EXERCISE DEVICES : HAND, WRIST, OR FINGER : Horizontal bar)

Patent 6053847: Elliptical exercise method and apparatus
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Grip)

Patent 6053848: Treadmill deck suspension
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Treadmill for foot travel : Utilizing fluid resistance)

Patent 6053849: Front pulley of a treadmill
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Treadmill for foot travel : Utilizing fluid resistance)

Patent 6053850: Variable resistance exercise device
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Jogging accessory : Utilizing fluid resistance)

Patent 6053851: Body exerciser
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing resilient force resistance : And user supplied counter force : Disk or ring friction element or portion thereof)

Patent 6053852: Energy expenditure garment
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing resilient force resistance : Torsion type resister : Having pair of handles)

Patent 6053853: Physical training wheel
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing force resistance generated by user only : Rolled by or against user : Stationary support serves as common support for user)

Patent 6053854: Apparatus for forming a container or box from a blank
(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 : By plunger : Assembly of plural mandrels turning about fixed axis)

Patent 6053855: Direct mail article with cover and one or more interior sheets and integral business reply envelope
(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 : Return envelope or message card and main envelope : Plastically deformable)

Patent 6053856: Tubing set apparatus and method for separation of fluid components
(IMPERFORATE BOWL: CENTRIFUGAL SEPARATORS : PROCESS : Having bowls spaced along common axis of rotation)

Patent 6053857: Immobilization of thallium during electric arc furnace dust treatment
(HAZARDOUS OR TOXIC WASTE DESTRUCTION OR CONTAINMENT : CONTAINMENT : Solidification, vitrification, or cementation : Waste contains heavy metal (e.g., fly, ash, flue dust, and incinerator ash) : And confined in a cement type material (e.g., concrete) : Boron containing)

Patent 6053858: Radiation source
(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 6053859: Apparatus for magnetic therapy of sinus conditions
(SURGERY : MAGNETIC FIELD APPLIED TO BODY FOR THERAPY : Externally supported or worn (e.g., garment, belt etc.) : Pulsating field)

Patent 6053860: Apparatus for viewing and treating body tissue
(SURGERY : ENDOSCOPE : Having rotatable shaft : With locking or retaining means for sheath)

Patent 6053861: Self-closing seal for a medical instrument
(SURGERY : ENDOSCOPE : Having auxiliary channel : Channel seal (e.g., forceps stopcock) : Fluid or electrical control means)

Patent 6053862: Illumination optical system
(SURGERY : ENDOSCOPE : Having imaging and illumination means : Having particular distal lens or window : For improved illumination : Body pierced by tubular cutter or rod-type punch)

Patent 6053863: Perivascular self-retaining retractor and method
(SURGERY : SPECULA : Retractor : With special blade or retracting surface structure : With retracting hook, claw, teeth, or barb : Multiple joints on retracting surface)

Patent 6053864: Method and system for giving remote emergency medical counsel to arrest patients
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING :)

Patent 6053865: Retinal disease analyzer
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING :)

Patent 6053866: Method for facilitating diagnosis of a psychiatric disorder
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING :)

Patent 6053867: Noncontact tonometer for measuring intraocular pressure
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Testing aqueous humor pressure or related condition : Measuring impedance to flow of aqueous humor (tonometry) : Electrolyte containing)

Patent 6053868: Apparatus for a cardiological therapy
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : With therapeutic device : Catheter structure)

Patent 6053869: Ultrasound diagnostic apparatus and ultrasound image processing apparatus
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : Anatomic image produced by reflective scanning : Having B-scan and Doppler)

Patent 6053870: Ultrasonic visible surgical needle
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : Contrast enhancement : Blood flow studies)

Patent 6053871: Calibrated hollow probe for use with ultrasound imaging
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : Structure of transducer or probe assembly : Blood flow studies)

Patent 6053872: Cardiac sonospectrographic analyzer
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Cardiovascular : Measuring pressure in heart or blood vessel : Detecting respiratory condition)

Patent 6053873: Pressure-sensing stent
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Cardiovascular : Measuring blood flow in body portion other than heart : Sensing means inserted in blood vessel : Entire testing assembly supported on wrist)

Patent 6053874: Breath collection and storage
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Respiratory : Breath collection : Breath exhaled into or inhaled from expansible chamber)

Patent 6053875: Removable tip for an acoustic reflectometer
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Ear or testing by auditory stimulus : Locating acupuncture points)

Patent 6053876: Apparatus and method for marking non-palpable lesions
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Sampling nonliquid body material (e.g., bone, muscle tissue, epithelial cells, etc.) : Locating acupuncture points)

Patent 6053877: Movable sample tube multiple biopsy sampling device
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Sampling nonliquid body material (e.g., bone, muscle tissue, epithelial cells, etc.) : Cutting : Applying suction to sample : Body pierced by tubular cutter or rod-type punch : Cathode-ray tube used for display or included in recording means)

Patent 6053878: Auditory and tactile feedback system for promoting development of individuals
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Measuring anatomical characteristic or force applied to or exerted by body : Body movement (e.g., head or hand tremor, motility of limb, etc.) : Means for controlling liquid flow)

Patent 6053879: Pulmonary therapy device and method
(SURGERY: KINESITHERAPY : KINESITHERAPY : With light, thermal, magnetic, or electrical application : Applied to bust)

Patent 6053880: Massaging system having isolated vibrators
(SURGERY: KINESITHERAPY : KINESITHERAPY : Vibrator : Couch, chair, or body support : Vibrant cushion : Having vibrator contained therein : Bicycle)

Patent 6053881: Ankle massaging device
(SURGERY: KINESITHERAPY : KINESITHERAPY : Vibrator : Unbalanced weight : With drive means : Electric drive : Unbalanced weight having drive means)

Patent 6053882: Cast ventilation sleeve
(SURGERY: SPLINT, BRACE, OR BANDAGE : ORTHOPEDIC BANDAGE : Splint or brace : With ventilation, heating, or cooling means : By chemically reactive material (e.g., plaster cast))

Patent 6053883: Support and utility belt
(SURGERY: SPLINT, BRACE, OR BANDAGE : ORTHOPEDIC BANDAGE : Splint or brace : Body (e.g., scoliosis brace) : By chemically reactive material (e.g., plaster cast))

Patent 6053884: Ankle brace with cuff
(SURGERY: SPLINT, BRACE, OR BANDAGE : ORTHOPEDIC BANDAGE : Splint or brace : Lower extremity : Ankle : Finger)

Patent 6053885: Closed system and methods for mixing additive solutions while removing undesired matter from blood cells
(SURGERY : BLOOD DRAWN AND REPLACED OR TREATED AND RETURNED TO BODY : Constituent removed from blood and remainder returned to body : Filter means : Arterial and venous needles)

Patent 6053886: Switch apparatus for operating an evacuator
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : With means for cutting, scarifying, or vibrating (e.g., ultrasonic, etc.) tissue : With tubular injection means inserted into body)

Patent 6053887: Medical treatment apparatus and method
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Method : Having air or gas venting passage)

Patent 6053888: Variable volume bottle and related medical fluid infusion system
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material flow varying means controlled by condition responsive sensor : Sensor controls pump, motor, or pressure driven means : Solid ejected from body inserted conduit)

Patent 6053889: Sample delivery module for particle acceleration apparatus
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Needleless hypodermic injector : Sensor controls pump, motor, or pressure driven means)

 

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