Patents 6056438 - 6056690

 

 

Patent 6056438: Geotextile container and method of producing same
(FLEXIBLE BAGS : WITH CLOSURE : For access opening in sidewall : Including means to facilitate disengagement)

Patent 6056439: High flow/volume valve for flexible packaging
(FLEXIBLE BAGS : WITH VENTING OR VENTILATION MEANS : Opening in bag material : Reusable)

Patent 6056440: Sift proofing membrane for bulk lift bag and method
(FLEXIBLE BAGS : WALL DETAILS : Multi-layer or ply : Waterproof)

Patent 6056441: Tire track roughened orifice compensated hydrostatic bearing
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Fluid bearing : Radial : Outer recess forming fluid pad : Gas bearing)

Patent 6056442: Roller supporting device
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Plain bearing : Specified sleeve or liner : Lubricant distributing : Pocket array)

Patent 6056443: Guide bush and method of forming film over guide bush
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Plain bearing : Specified sleeve or liner : Mounting feature : Radial protrusion or sleeve end flange : Helical or herring bone)

Patent 6056444: Track roller bearing with stud
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Antifriction bearing : Radial bearing : Lubricating : Lubrication port : In race : Wick structure)

Patent 6056445: Resin coated bearing
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Antifriction bearing : Radial bearing : Ball bearing : Ball or race composition or material : Plural lips)

Patent 6056446: Clutch release bearing
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Antifriction bearing : Thrust bearing : Seals : Roller)

Patent 6056447: Covariant optical module
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH DISENGAGABLE MECHANICAL CONNECTOR : Optical fiber to a nonfiber optical device connector : With housing : Fiber permanently fixed after adjustment)

Patent 6056448: Vertical cavity surface emitting laser array packaging
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH DISENGAGABLE MECHANICAL CONNECTOR : Optical fiber to a nonfiber optical device connector : With housing : Fiber permanently fixed after adjustment)

Patent 6056449: Frame assembly for supporting a camera
(PHOTOGRAPHY : CAMERA SUPPORT : Operator supported : Having stabilization : Having film transport mechanism locked by perforation sensing pawl)

Patent 6056450: Camera support device with telescoping pole and monitor
(PHOTOGRAPHY : CAMERA SUPPORT : Adjustable support : Having release actuator on support)

Patent 6056451: Photographic film processing apparatus
(PHOTOGRAPHY : FLUID-TREATING APPARATUS : Photographic medium or cartridge sensing : Photographic medium length, width, area, or amount sensing : Rotary)

Patent 6056452: Method for processing silver halide photographic light-sensitive material
(PHOTOGRAPHY : FLUID-TREATING APPARATUS : Having photographic medium feed : And photographic medium immersed and removed : Having doctoring or wiper blade)

Patent 6056453: Method of manufacture of an electrostatic writing head having integral conductive pads
(COMMUNICATIONS: DIRECTIVE RADIO WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES (E.G., RADAR, RADIO NAVIGATION) : DETERMINING DISTANCE : With pulse modulation : Combined with determining direction : With CRT display : With pulse modulation (e.g., "Chirp"))

Patent 6056454: Method and apparatus for printing on a continuously moving sheet of work material
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : TYPING BY OTHER THAN TYPE-FACE OR TYPE-DIE : Thermal : Recording means support or actuator : By history of recording elements)

Patent 6056455: Programmable print head and multi-level encoding of print head data
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : HAVING FLUID-PRESSURE POWER DRIVE : Type-head, per se)

Patent 6056456: Keyboard device
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : KEY-BOARD OR KEY LEVER-ACTUATING MECHANISM : Ink-impregnated type-face or inker for type-face)

Patent 6056457: Keyboard in which metal plates of varying thickness may be installed
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : KEY-BOARD OR KEY LEVER-ACTUATING MECHANISM : Ink-impregnated type-face or inker for type-face)

Patent 6056458: Computer keyboard with Z-axis input means
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : KEY-BOARD OR KEY LEVER-ACTUATING MECHANISM : Including means generating a signal for type selecting or other typing function : For actuating function key only)

Patent 6056459: Balance device for key
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : KEY-BOARD OR KEY LEVER-ACTUATING MECHANISM : Key lever or space-bar mounting structure (e.g., dust guard, buffer, pivot, etc.) : Including means for mounting key cap or key stem)

Patent 6056460: Printer
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : SHEET OR WEB (E.G., RECORD-MEDIUM FEEDING MECHANISM) : For feeding web record-medium : With web cutter (e.g., tear bar, wire tool, etc.) : Pin wheel (e.g., on platen cylinder))

Patent 6056461: Device for feeding a recordable paper in an ink jet printer
(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 6056462: Writing instrument with grip rubber
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : WITH MEANS TO ATTACH OR CONFORM TO BODY OF USER : At discharge portion of implement)

Patent 6056463: Aqueous ballpoint pen refill and process for producing the same
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : SEPARATE FEED FROM PLURAL SUPPLY MEANS TO TOOL OR TO WORK : Diverse materials supplied : Including conduit supply means)

Patent 6056464: Pen ornamentation device
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : SOLID MATERIAL FOR RUBBING CONTACT OR SUPPORT THEREFOR : Combined : Orbiting blade)

Patent 6056465: Lipstick case
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : SOLID MATERIAL FOR RUBBING CONTACT OR SUPPORT THEREFOR : Including means to advance material : Inter-related with movable closure : Closure-actuated advancing means :)

Patent 6056466: Toothbrush with a refillable toothpaste chamber
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : INCLUDING MEANS TO APPLY MATERIAL-MOVING FORCE : By compression or suction of gas in reservoir : By one-way means for adding gas to reservoir (e.g., pump) : Squeeze bulb)

Patent 6056467: Assembly for dispensing a liquid product through a product dispensing member
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : INCLUDING MEANS TO APPLY MATERIAL-MOVING FORCE : Including pressurized reservoir (e.g., Aersol) : By one-way means for removing gas from reservoir)

Patent 6056468: Eraser for whiteboard marker
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : COMBINED : Including pressurized reservoir (e.g., Aersol))

Patent 6056469: Toothbrush with toothpaste dispensing casing
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : BRUSH, BROOM, OR MOP : With removable cap for tool : Blade-like or pad-like)

Patent 6056470: Side-push type of container
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : BRUSH, BROOM, OR MOP : With flow-regulator : Resiliently biased : Including mechanical-movement actuator : Apertured flow-regulator part)

Patent 6056471: Multiple necked-down break-away coupling for highway or roadside appurtenances
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : INCLUDING FRANGIBLE COMPONENT :)

Patent 6056472: Versatile coupling member for injection molding ejector system
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : DISTINCT END COUPLER : Diverse serial connections : Metallic fusion material)

Patent 6056473: Changing device for shaft/hub connections
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : INTERFITTED MEMBERS : Clamped members : By wedge or cam : Having actuator : Split or slotted bushing)

Patent 6056474: Height control mechanism for strike-off plate of an asphalt paver screed assembly
(ROAD STRUCTURE, PROCESS, OR APPARATUS : APPARATUS : Screed or drag : Compacting roller with vibrating means)

Patent 6056475: Ski assembly for a screed
(ROAD STRUCTURE, PROCESS, OR APPARATUS : APPARATUS : Screed or drag : Supported on rail type side forms : Individual element, vertically oriented)

Patent 6056476: Near off-bottom cultivation of kelp forests
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : BANK, SHORE, OR BED PROTECTION : Wave or flow dissipation : Artificial seaweed : Hinged concrete sections)

Patent 6056477: Waste disposal site
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : FLUID CONTROL, TREATMENT, OR CONTAINMENT : Fluid storage in earthen cavity : With indicator or alarm means : Riser or standpipe outlet or intake)

Patent 6056478: Pipelaying vessel and a method of converting a maritime vessel to a pipelaying vessel
(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 : With causing or controlling the deformation of a line : Pipe laying from a reel : With means to forcibly feed or to control tension in pipe or cable)

Patent 6056479: Bonded composite open mesh structural textiles
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : EARTH TREATMENT OR CONTROL : Ground stabilization or reinforcement : Net, fabric, or sheet type : Mesh support)

Patent 6056480: Support for underground mining and tunnel construction
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : EARTH TREATMENT OR CONTROL : Shoring, bracing, or cave-in prevention : Roof support : Jack : Cast in situ)

Patent 6056481: Method and device for monitoring the load on hydraulic powered shield supports for underground mining
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : EARTH TREATMENT OR CONTROL : Shoring, bracing, or cave-in prevention : Roof support : Jack : Mobile : With canopy extension : Telescoping :)

Patent 6056482: Cable bolt head
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : EARTH TREATMENT OR CONTROL : Shoring, bracing, or cave-in prevention : Roof support : Cable or strap support : Mobile)

Patent 6056483: Powder coating material feeding apparatus
(CONVEYORS: FLUID CURRENT : INTAKE TO FLUID CURRENT CONVEYOR : Load receptacle type : With means to agitate load in receptacle : Reciprocating, rotating, or swinging)

Patent 6056484: Device and method for adjusting the position of cutting inserts mounted in a cutting tool
(CUTTERS, FOR SHAPING : ROTARY CUTTING TOOL : Including holder (i.e., head) having seat for inserted tool : Face or end mill : Tool adjustable relative to holder :)

Patent 6056485: Ramp plunge and feed milling cutter
(CUTTERS, FOR SHAPING : ROTARY CUTTING TOOL : Face or end mill : With cutting edge entirely across end of tool (e.g., router bit, end mill, etc.) : Sectional support)

Patent 6056486: Cutting tool point
(CUTTING BY USE OF ROTATING AXIALLY MOVING TOOL : WITH MEANS TO APPLY TRANSIENT, FLUENT MEDIUM TO WORK OR PRODUCT : Including tool with duct : Conducting channel extending to end of tool : Successively acting on workpiece)

Patent 6056487: Compact, high through-put gear machine
(GEAR CUTTING, MILLING, OR PLANING : GEAR CUTTING : Gear tooth shape generating : Hobbing : Process :)

Patent 6056488: Locking winch bar
(FREIGHT ACCOMMODATION ON FREIGHT CARRIER : LOAD LASHING RETAINER OR LOAD LASHING ADJUNCT : Wraparound : Including tightener or tensioner : Project-retract mounting)

Patent 6056489: Expansion dowel
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : HAVING SEPARATE EXPANDER MEANS : Having securing element projecting through aperture in sleeve : Explosive)

Patent 6056490: Anti-rotational fastening system
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : HAVING STRUCTURE TO RESTRICT ROTATION OF THREADED, MATING PIECES (E.G., NUT LOCK) : Comprising a thread lock : Externally threaded element includes an axially extending opening in its free end for receiving an expander member : Segmented internally threaded element)

Patent 6056491: Screw having cutting teeth formed on threads thereof
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : EXTERNALLY THREADED FASTENER ELEMENT, E.G., BOLT, SCREW, ETC. : Thread or shank structure : Circumferentially interrupted thread : By longitudinal slot : And specified cutting edge, face, rake, relief surface, or flute angle (e.g., axially facing facets))

Patent 6056492: Book having a removable bookmark and method of making a book having a removable bookmark
(BOOKBINDING: PROCESS AND APPARATUS : PROCESS :)

Patent 6056493: Desktop book binder having means for aligning sheets to be bound with a preformed binding material
(BOOKBINDING: PROCESS AND APPARATUS : PROCESS : Of adhesive binding : Marginally perforated sheet)

Patent 6056494: Photo album page and fabrication apparatus and method
(BOOKBINDING: PROCESS AND APPARATUS : APPARATUS : Edge binding apparatus : Adhesive applier : Lining or crash applying means)

Patent 6056495: Spiral coil insertion apparatus and method
(BOOKBINDING: PROCESS AND APPARATUS : APPARATUS : Edge binding apparatus : Perforated sheet binder : Wire comb applier :)

Patent 6056496: Cart loader and method of loading
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : LOAD-TRANSPORTING TYPE VEHICLE AND EXTERNAL MEANS COOPERATING IN THE LOADING OR UNLOADING THEREOF : Power-driven conveyor for loading a wheeled vehicle : Including load pushing or pulling device)

Patent 6056497: Unloading method and dump wagon for potted plants
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : SELF-LOADING OR UNLOADING VEHICLES : With load-receiving portion, or significant section thereof, pivotable relative to horizontal : With driven means to move load relative to load-receiving portion : Including pusher element : Means serves also to shift portion in at least one direction)

Patent 6056498: Apparatus for retrieving conical roadway warning markers
(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 6056499: Lifting device and end effector for holding a circuit board test fixture
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : ELEVATOR OR HOIST AND LOADING OR UNLOADING MEANS THEREFOR : Grab : Cantilevered type (e.g., industrial truck, etc.) : Movable rigid jaw clamping type : Movable to feeding position over carrier)

Patent 6056500: Vacuum hoisting device having a vertically suspended lifting tube
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : ELEVATOR OR HOIST AND LOADING OR UNLOADING MEANS THEREFOR : Grab : Suction gripper type : Guided)

Patent 6056501: Axle tilt control apparatus for industrial vehicles
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : ELEVATOR OR HOIST AND LOADING OR UNLOADING MEANS THEREFOR : Elevator wherein means comprises guide mounted for relative movement : Portable (e.g., vehicle-mounted, etc.) elevator : Having one or more axes of pivotable movement : Single axis, horizontal and fixed : With fluid drive for movement thereabout : And means for limiting the movement : Pivot carried by arm turning about fixed second pivot)

Patent 6056502: Reinforcing frame structure for a tractor
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : VERTICALLY SWINGING LOAD SUPPORT : Shovel or fork type : With means to facilitate attachment of boom to vehicle : Shiftable in horizontal plane perpendicularly to axis of elongation)

Patent 6056503: Material handling vehicle
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : VERTICALLY SWINGING LOAD SUPPORT : Shovel or fork type : Shovel, rake, handle, or boom structure : Spring)

Patent 6056504: Adjustable frog-leg robot
(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 6056505: Cooling circuits for trailing edge cavities in airfoils
(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 6056506: Pump assembly for jetted tub
(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) : Scroll-type casing : And radial-flow blade set in series therewith)

Patent 6056507: Article with brazed end plate within an open body end
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : WITH FLUID PASSAGE IN WORKING MEMBER COMMUNICATING WITH WORKING FLUID : Discharge solely at periphery normal to rotation axis : Intermeshing or interdigitated working members)

Patent 6056508: Cooling system for the trailing edge region of a hollow gas turbine blade
(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 6056509: Contra-rotating bearing device for contra-rotating propeller
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : PLURAL IMPELLERS HAVING RELATIVE MOVEMENT OR INDEPENDENT SUPPORTS : Coaxial rotation : Oppositely rotating impellers : Selectively adjustable)

Patent 6056510: Multistage vacuum pump unit
(PUMPS : CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL OF PUMP DRIVE MOTOR : Plural pumps having separate drive motors, supply sources, or delivery destinations :)

Patent 6056511: Connection module for a submergible pumping system and method for pumping fluids using such a module
(PUMPS : PROCESSES : Getter heating, vaporizing, or regeneration)

Patent 6056512: Device for metering out pastes, in particular washing-agent pastes
(PUMPS : DIVERSE PUMPS : Series : Preceding diverse pump)

Patent 6056513: Variable displacement compressor and method for controlling the same
(PUMPS : CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL OF DRIVE TRANSMISSION OR PUMP DISPLACEMENT : Adjustable cam or linkage : Axial cam : Rotary expansible chamber pump)

Patent 6056514: Variable-displacement compressor of a swash plate type, in which displacement of a drive shaft is suppressed
(PUMPS : CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL OF DRIVE TRANSMISSION OR PUMP DISPLACEMENT : Disconnectable drive element (e.g., clutch, belt, shifter, etc.) : Axial cam)

Patent 6056515: Hydrocleaning machine with pump mounting closure lid
(PUMPS : THREE OR MORE CYLINDERS ARRANGED IN PARALLEL, RADIAL, OR CONICAL RELATIONSHIP WITH ROTARY TRANSMISSION AXIS : Motor driven : Unidirectionally acting rigidly connected pumping members)

Patent 6056516: Compressor installation having a control valve arrangement for independently switching compression chambers between delivery partial
(PUMPS : WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE PUMPED FLUID CONTROL : Plural pump units with individual or relative control : Plural chambers connected to single pump chamber)

Patent 6056517: Compressor for the air-conditioning system of a motor vehicle
(PUMPS : INCLUDING DISENGAGEABLE ROTARY OR FRANGIBLE DRIVE CONNECTION : Pump distributor control)

Patent 6056518: Fluid pump
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Pump within rotary working member : Armature within pumping member)

Patent 6056519: Structure of vibrating compressor
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Electric or magnetic motor : Reciprocating rigid pumping member : Diaphragm type)

Patent 6056520: Magnetic drive pump having encased magnets for pumping very low temperature fluids
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Electric or magnetic motor : Pump magnetically coupled to rotary drive : Relatively movable pumping members)

Patent 6056521: Two-cylinder air compressor
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Electric or magnetic motor : Rotary motor and rotary nonexpansible chamber pump : With specific housing details : With lubricator)

Patent 6056522: Reusable cassette with a moveable door
(PUMPS : EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER TYPE : Elongated flexible chamber wall progressively deformed : Plural bellows)

Patent 6056523: Scroll-type compressor having securing blocks and multiple discharge ports
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : WITH PLURAL WORKING FLUID INLET OR OUTLET PASSAGES : Sliding vane)

Patent 6056524: Scroll compressor assembly
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : WORKING MEMBER HAS PLANETARY OR PLANETATING MOVEMENT : Helical working member, e.g., scroll : Axially spaced working chambers)

Patent 6056525: Vane compressor
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : WITH MECHANICAL SEALING : Axially movable end wall or end wall portion : Surface abutting working member abuts another coplanar cylinder surface portion : With resilient interposed member)

Patent 6056526: Molding tool for sealant material
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : WITH DIRECT APPLICATION OF MAGNETIC FORCE TO MANIPULATE SHAPING MEANS OR WORK :)

Patent 6056527: Apparatus for forming a gasket
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : DISTINCT MEANS TO FEED, SUPPORT OR MANIPULATE PREFORM STOCK AND MEANS FOR SHAPING FLUENT OR BULK STOCK TO FORM UNITED PRODUCT : Extrusion shaping means : Male shaping member and female mold)

Patent 6056528: Extruder head mandrel spider
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : MEANS FEEDING FLUENT STOCK FROM PLURAL SOURCES TO COMMON SHAPING MEANS TO FORM COMPOSITE PRODUCT : Extrusion shaping means : Concentric : Shoe or boot)

Patent 6056529: Systems for producing a plurality of different microporous phase inversion membrane each having any one of a plurality of different pore
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : CONTROL MEANS RESPONSIVE TO OR ACTUATED BY MEANS SENSING OR DETECTING A CONDITION OR MATERIAL TRIGGERED : Temperature control : Thickness)

Patent 6056530: Device for manufacturing information carriers by injection moulding
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : CONTROL MEANS RESPONSIVE TO OR ACTUATED BY MEANS SENSING OR DETECTING A CONDITION OR MATERIAL TRIGGERED : Mold motion or position control : By means responsive to weight of feed material)

Patent 6056531: Apparatus for vacuum forming synthetic resin products
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : PREFORM SEVERING MEANS : Serially arranged with preform reshaping means : Honeycomb type cutters coacting internally of female mold or mold sidewalls)

Patent 6056532: Process for manufacturing the head surfaces of dies cooperating with cylindrical pressure rollers for rotary presses and die manufactured
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : PLURAL SETS EACH COMPRISING A FEMALE MOLD AND OPPOSED COAXIAL DYNAMIC PRESS MEMBERS : Molds or press members traveling transversely to molding motion : Reshaping or vulcanizing means is a press)

Patent 6056533: Apparatus for conduit extrusion
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : STOCK PRESSURIZING MEANS OPERABLY ASSOCIATED WITH DOWNSTREAM SHAPING ORIFICE : Including auxiliary shaping means (e.g., mandrel, etc.) associated with molding orifice : Plural spaced)

Patent 6056534: Mold for shaping a skin sheet
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : PREFORM RESHAPING OR RESIZING MEANS: OR VULCANIZING MEANS INCLUDING A CONFORMING PREFORM SUPPORT : Including shaping means comprising fluid pressure contacting work directly : Vacuum or suction means : Orbiting about vertical axis)

Patent 6056535: Injection molding machine
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : FEMALE MOLD AND CHARGER TO SUPPLY FLUENT STOCK UNDER PRESSURE THERETO IN FLUID-TIGHT RELATIONSHIP (E.G., INJECTION MOLD, ETC.) : With product ejector : And product ejector)

Patent 6056536: Valve gating apparatus for injection molding
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : FEMALE MOLD AND CHARGER TO SUPPLY FLUENT STOCK UNDER PRESSURE THERETO IN FLUID-TIGHT RELATIONSHIP (E.G., INJECTION MOLD, ETC.) : With means between charger and mold to cut off flow of fluent stock (e.g., needle valve, baffle, etc.) : Accumulator with plunger of charger acting as valve)

Patent 6056537: Injection moulding device having temperature control to prevent vulcanization
(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 between charger and mold to cut off flow of fluent stock (e.g., needle valve, baffle, etc.) : Accumulator with plunger of charger acting as valve)

Patent 6056538: Apparatus for suppressing flame/pressure pulsations in a furnace, particularly a gas turbine combustion chamber
(COMBUSTION : COMBUSTION PRODUCTS RETURN STRUCTURE : Supporting or protecting means external of mantle)

Patent 6056539: Combined lighter and mouth spray
(COMBUSTION : COMBINED : Enclosure movably mounted for access)

Patent 6056540: Pilot mounting bracket including hinged pilot shield
(COMBUSTION : BURNER HAVING ELECTRICAL HEATER OR IGNITER : Spark electrode in front of or adjacent fuel discharger : Capillary fuel holder)

Patent 6056541: Candle apparatus
(COMBUSTION : CANDLE, E.G., TAPER, ETC. : Having common flame chamber or shield means)

Patent 6056542: Burner for reducing nitrogen oxides and carbon monoxide
(COMBUSTION : MIXER AND FLAME HOLDER : Tubular member delineates flame)

Patent 6056543: Article transport system
(HEATING : WORK FEEDING, AGITATING, DISCHARGING OR CONVEYING SUBCOMBINATION : Wall, floor or roof element)

Patent 6056544: Apparatus for baking resists on semiconductor wafers
(HEATING : HEATING OR HEAT RETAINING WORK CHAMBER STRUCTURE : Including baffle wall, work shield, or work support element : Roll)

Patent 6056545: Mesoporous metal for orthodontic appliances
(DENTISTRY : ORTHODONTICS : Means to transmit or apply force to tooth : Arch wire : Separable securing means)

Patent 6056546: Claspless partials
(DENTISTRY : PROSTHODONTICS : Stress breaker : Abrading or polishing)

Patent 6056547: Impression and foundation system for implant-supported prosthesis
(DENTISTRY : PROSTHODONTICS : Holding or positioning denture in mouth : By fastening to jawbone : Resiliently biased)

Patent 6056548: Hygienic dental laser photo treatment method
(DENTISTRY : METHOD OR MATERIAL FOR TESTING, TREATING, RESTORING, OR REMOVING NATURAL TEETH : Impression taking or bite determination)

Patent 6056549: Communication system and associated apparatus
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : COMMUNICATION AIDS FOR THE HANDICAPPED : Coin or currency identification or counterfeit detection)

Patent 6056550: Educational interactive device
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : LANGUAGE : Spelling, phonics, word recognition, or sentence formation : Electrical component included in teaching means : Slotted or grooved path)

Patent 6056551: Methods and apparatus for computer aided reading training
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : LANGUAGE : Spelling, phonics, word recognition, or sentence formation : Reading : Letter-bearing elements slidable between different grooves)

Patent 6056552: Language analysis instrument
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : LANGUAGE : Speech : Reading)

Patent 6056553: Apparatus for math teaching and self-learning
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : MATHEMATICS : Speech)

Patent 6056554: Apparatus and method for finding and identifying nighttime sky objects
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : SCIENCE : Astronomy : Representation of light generating celestial body : Finding or identifying aid : And earth representation)

Patent 6056555: Karaoke apparatus using background video with variable reproduction address
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : CATHODE RAY SCREEN DISPLAY AND AUDIO MEANS : Karaoke : Optics)

Patent 6056556: Computer-based simulation examination of architectural practice
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : QUESTION OR PROBLEM ELICITING RESPONSE : Cathode ray screen display included in examining means : With code on audio carrier for controlling operation of apparatus)

Patent 6056557: Board to board interconnect
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : With provision to conduct electricity from panel circuit to another panel circuit : Conductor is compressible and to be sandwiched between panel circuits : Mounted for controlled movement with respect thereto)

Patent 6056558: Electrical connector with improved terminals for receiving solder balls
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : Distinct contact secured to panel circuit : Contact soldered to panel circuit : In or for use in panel circuit aperture)

Patent 6056559: Punched sheet coax header
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH CIRCUIT CONDUCTORS AND SAFETY GROUNDING PROVISION : Grounding of coupling part : Three-prong coupling part including ground prong, or receptacle)

Patent 6056560: High density plug connector unit
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH CIRCUIT CONDUCTORS AND SAFETY GROUNDING PROVISION : Grounding of coupling part : Three-prong coupling part including ground prong, or receptacle)

Patent 6056561: Adapter and track arrangement for lighting fixtures
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : FOR INTERFITTING WITH UNINTERRUPTED SUPPORT RAIL OR UNINTERRUPTED CONTACT : Molding type; e.g., baseboard)

Patent 6056562: Wire end connection construction
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : HAVING SPARK OR GLOW PLUG COVER : Adapter)

Patent 6056563: Electrical cord lock
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH UNAUTHORIZED CONNECTION PREVENTER, E.G., KEY OR COMBINATION LOCK : Prong cover : Uninterrupted contact accessible by mating contact moving in a first, then a lateral direction)

Patent 6056564: Safety receptacle structure
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH CONTACT PREVENTER OR RETRACTABLE COVER PART : Movably mounted : Movable to misalign aperture with contact : With connector retaining means in addition to contact of connector)

Patent 6056565: Low insertion force sliding cam electrical connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING SEPARATOR : Including retainer or joiner : Integral retainer and cam separator : Coaxial contacts, center one comprising separator, e.g., photo flash)

Patent 6056566: Card connector with an eject mechanism having an increased eject stroke
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING SEPARATOR : Nonconducting pusher : Integral retainer and cam separator)

Patent 6056567: Insertion and/or extraction device for electronic component
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING SEPARATOR : Nonconducting pusher : Including handle for direct manual urge to separate : Coaxial contacts, center one comprising separator, e.g., photo flash)

Patent 6056568: Selectable compatibility electrical connector jack
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : HAVING CIRCUIT INTERRUPTING PROVISION EFFECTED BY MATING OR HAVING "DEAD" CONTACT ACTIVATED AFTER MATING : Contact encasing chamber)

Patent 6056569: Joint connector and a method of forming a joint circuit in the joint connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH OR COMPRISING REMOVABLE CIRCUIT MODIFYING ARRANGEMENT : Contact encasing chamber)

Patent 6056570: Low coupling force connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : COUPLING PART WITH ACTUATING MEANS URGING CONTACT TO MOVE LATERALLY WITH RESPECT TO REST OF COUPLING PART AND TOWARD MATING PART : Having radially movable thread means)

Patent 6056571: Electrical connector for flat electrical conductor
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : COUPLING PART WITH ACTUATING MEANS URGING CONTACT TO MOVE LATERALLY WITH RESPECT TO REST OF COUPLING PART AND TOWARD MATING PART : Having open slot for receiving preformed panel circuit arrangement or tape cable : Biased toward mating thread)

Patent 6056572: Connector for printed circuit boards
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : COUPLING PART WITH ACTUATING MEANS URGING CONTACT TO MOVE LATERALLY WITH RESPECT TO REST OF COUPLING PART AND TOWARD MATING PART : Having open slot for receiving preformed panel circuit arrangement or tape cable : Biased toward mating thread)

Patent 6056573: IC card connector
(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 6056574: Retention assembly with cap for processor modules
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Coupling part for receiving edge of planar board moving parallel to plane : Retaining means exterior of slot : Adapter)

Patent 6056575: Lamp socket
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Bayonet coupling part movable about its axis : Comprising cylindrical shell having lug receiving slot : Lamp or electron tube socket : Retractable sheath)

Patent 6056576: ZIF socket with top loading contacts
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Including compound movement of coupling part : Pivotal movement)

Patent 6056577: Electrical connector with interlock
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Retaining means : Finger or stretchable sleeve resiliently urged laterally of connection : With additional means to cause or prevent unlatching : Retractable sheath)

Patent 6056578: Universal serial bus 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 6056579: Holder for circuit card
(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 6056580: Electrical plug and cord strain relief and coupling device
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Retaining means : For unsupported coupling part and unsupported mating part, (e.g., connecting extension cords) : Parallel to connection)

Patent 6056581: Latch detent/stop mechanism for electrical connectors
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Retaining means : Rotatable retaining means, pivotable retaining means, or actuated gripping retaining means : Parallel to connection)

Patent 6056582: Lever fitting connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Retaining means : Rotatable retaining means, pivotable retaining means, or actuated gripping retaining means : Parallel to connection)

Patent 6056583: Foldable supporting bracket assembly
(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 6056584: Dual sided insulation displacement connector block
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : CONTACT COMPRISING CUTTER (SEVERING, PIERCING, ABRADING, SCRAPING, BREAKING OR TEARING) : Insulation cutter : Conductor sheath piercing : Having slot edge for cutting insulation : Single conductive member having plural slots formed by three or more fingers for connecting plural conductors : From different margins of contact : Three or more such contacts)

Patent 6056585: Quick connector and quick connector assembly
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : CONTACT COMPRISING CUTTER (SEVERING, PIERCING, ABRADING, SCRAPING, BREAKING OR TEARING) : Resiliently biased : Finger : Resilient finger : Adapted to grip upon withdrawal of mating part : Lamp or electron tube socket or base)

Patent 6056586: Anchoring member for a communication cable
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH STRESS RELIEVING MEANS FOR CONDUCTOR TO TERMINAL JOINT : Conductor gripped by or entirely within connector housing : Conductor clamping and shaping)

Patent 6056587: Electrical connection box assembly
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH STRESS RELIEVING MEANS FOR CONDUCTOR TO TERMINAL JOINT : Conductor gripped by or entirely within connector housing : By pliant, conductor encircling strap : Distinct clamp actuated by threaded connector part)

Patent 6056588: Strain-relief system for a folding plug and connector system
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH STRESS RELIEVING MEANS FOR CONDUCTOR TO TERMINAL JOINT : Conductor gripped by or entirely within connector housing : Transverse conductor gripping screw, or with means to transversely move conductor gripping means : Hinged connector housing parts)

Patent 6056589: Apparatus for correcting incomplete terminal insertion and a correction jig therefor
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INDICATING OR IDENTIFYING PROVISION : Distinct heat sink)

Patent 6056590: Connector having internal switch and fabrication method thereof
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INDICATING OR IDENTIFYING PROVISION : Connection indicating provision : Including bale or loop)

Patent 6056591: Structure of a wire winding box
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH STORAGE MEANS FOR FLACCID CONDUCTOR : Including connector housing surrounding cable)

Patent 6056592: Connector device equipped with switch
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : JUMPER (OR SHORT CIRCUITING COUPLING PART) : Coupling part comprising short circuiting cover or manipulatable supporting means : Bared cable wrapped into U-shape about insertion projection)

Patent 6056593: Electrical receptacle assembly having housing held together by front mounting bridge
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SUPPORTING MEANS FOR COUPLING PART : Supporting means comprising face plate or closure member for outlet box : And including electrical contact for load bearing)

Patent 6056594: Connector structure
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SUPPORTING MEANS FOR COUPLING PART : Supporting plural, independent coupling parts : Stacked right-angle connector for use on printed circuit board (i.e., PCB) : With additional contacts comprising coupling part mating along axis normal to conductor)

Patent 6056595: Universal signal transmitter for a thermocouple connector head
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SUPPORTING MEANS FOR COUPLING PART : Flange on coupling part : Plural detachable flanges : For permanent attachment to panel, e.g., by welding)

Patent 6056596: Connecting coupler for a printed-circuit board
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SUPPORTING MEANS FOR COUPLING PART : Comprising or for use with supporting panel : Conductor extending into panel opening : For permanent attachment to panel, e.g., by welding)

Patent 6056597: Electrical assembly with spring clips connecting to cable screens
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : INCLUDING OR FOR USE WITH COAXIAL CABLE : Having means for interconnecting outer conductors of three or more cables : Resilient clamp)

Patent 6056598: Collapsible printer cable plug
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : COUPLING PART INCLUDING FLEXING INSULATION : Coupling part housing hinged for coupling part assembly : Receptacle adapted to bias contact and cause indirect gripping of mating contact)

Patent 6056599: Electrical connector with matable contact assembly
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : COUPLING PART INCLUDING FLEXING INSULATION : Having plural, laterally spaced, prongs or prong sockets : Coupling part including shell and assembly of contact and contact supporting insulator : For permanent attachment to panel, e.g., by welding)

Patent 6056600: Shielded connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : HAVING OR PROVIDING INDUCTIVE OR CAPACITIVE SHIELD : Molded connector body)

Patent 6056601: Processor 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 6056602: Electrical jack
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Plural-contact coupling part : Plural-contact coupling part comprises receptacle or plug : Having only push-pull-engaging contacts spaced along longitudinal axis of engagement (e.g., jack-type receptacle or plug) : Screw threads formed on cylindrical or annular contact)

Patent 6056603: Sacrificial plastic rib for contact retention
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Metallic connector or contact secured to insulation : Spring-operated or resilient securing part)

Patent 6056604: Electrical receptacle terminal with a contact spring biased against a side of the receptacle without spreading a seam in the side of the
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : METALLIC CONNECTOR OR CONTACT HAVING MOVABLE OR RESILIENT SECURING PART : Spring actuated or resilient securing part : Socket adapted to receive push-pull-engaging elongated contact by insertion along longitudinal axis of contact : Having separate gripping spring means located within or extending into rigid socket body : Adapted to receive thin blade contact (e.g., spade receiving) : Adapted to have secured wire conductor extending transverse to longitudinal coupling axis)

Patent 6056605: Contact element with crimp section
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : METALLIC CONNECTOR OR CONTACT ALSO HAVING SECURING PART ADAPTED TO BE CRIMPED, DEFORMED, OR BENT ONTO CONDUCTOR : Wire conductor secured within ferrule having series of preformed wire gripping means therein : Latching part unitary with metallic connector or contact)

Patent 6056606: Base for electrical components with potted terminals
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : CONTACT TERMINAL : Having provision for retaining to mating wire (e.g., wire wrap) : Latching part unitary with metallic connector or contact)

Patent 6056607: Manually driven fitness device for exercise on water surface
(MARINE PROPULSION : OPERATOR POWERED DRIVE FOR PROPELLING MEANS : Rotary cranking arm : Having endless drive member : Chain and sprocket : Spur gearing)

Patent 6056608: Air boat
(MARINE PROPULSION : AIR PROPELLED BOAT : Ground wheel or poler)

Patent 6056609: Adjustable-pitch propeller, especially for sport boats
(MARINE PROPULSION : SCREW PROPELLER : Variable pitch : Produced by combustion)

Patent 6056610: Retractable boat or ship thruster provided with means for preventing pivoting
(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) : With means limited to vertical movement within hull cavity : Chain and sprocket)

Patent 6056611: Integrated induction noise silencer and oil reservoir
(MARINE PROPULSION : MEANS FOR ACCOMODATING OR MOVING ENGINE FLUIDS : For engine speed)

Patent 6056612: Upper arm swimming aid
(BUOYS, RAFTS, AND AQUATIC DEVICES : WATER RESCUE OR LIFE PROTECTING APPARATUS : Personal flotation device : Arm encircling means : With buoyancy means on the side)

Patent 6056613: Multi-purpose floatation device for recreation, exercise, instruction and rehabilitation purposes
(BUOYS, RAFTS, AND AQUATIC DEVICES : BODY SUPPORTING BUOYANT DEVICE : Convertible use article)

Patent 6056614: Method of manufacturing pixel electrode for reflection type display device
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : With assembly or disassembly : Display or gas panel making :)

Patent 6056615: Wet chemical emitter tip treatment
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : With assembly or disassembly : Display or gas panel making : With sealing :)

Patent 6056616: Flying ball
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : AERODYNAMICALLY SUPPORTED OR RETARDED : Glider : Elastomeric motor (e.g., rubber band))

Patent 6056617: Sidewise channeled projectile for sidewise advance during rotation around its length
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : AERODYNAMICALLY SUPPORTED OR RETARDED : Glider : Having folding wing : Enclosed)

Patent 6056618: Toy character with electronic activities-oriented game unit
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : CONVERTIBLE FROM, OR SERVING AS DIVERSE ARTICLE : Including figure toy : Diverse article is container, holder, or support : Resiliently biased projector)

Patent 6056619: Toy with moving article
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : HAVING PERMANENT MAGNET (NOT MOTOR ASSOCIATED) : And member movable in spaced relation to moving magnet : Including interposed partition : Magnet or member moves along partition surface : Including means to retain resilient propulsion member in stressed condition)

Patent 6056620: Construction set for marble track with mid-air trajectories from a vertical planar surface
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : INCLUDING UNATTACHED GRAVITY-FED ROLLING, TUMBLING, OR ENERGY-IMPARTING FALLING ELE ENT, OR PATHWAY THEREFOR (E.G., MARBLE RUNWAY) : For moving figure or figure portion)

Patent 6056621: Hula hoop
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : ROTATING OR HAVING VISIBLE ROTATING PORTION (E.G., SPINNING OR WHIRLING, NOT ROLLING) : Having detachable cord for spinning)

Patent 6056622: Balls with unpredictable bounce
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : ROLLING OR TUMBLING (E.G., WHEELED) : Vehicle and means for freeing or launching object therefrom : Having tiltable vehicle body portion for discharging contents (e.g., dump truck))

Patent 6056623: Playset resembling a fanciful anthill
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : BUILDING, TOWER, BRIDGE OR HABITATION : Wheeled vehicle)

Patent 6056624: Pin and eye assembly for brassieres
(FOUNDATION GARMENTS : BREAST OR CHEST, E.G., BRASSIERES :)

Patent 6056625: Brassiere-strap slide
(FOUNDATION GARMENTS : BREAST OR CHEST, E.G., BRASSIERES : Shoulder strap arrangements and connecting features : One portion is narrow waist-encircling band)

Patent 6056626: Flat slide assembly for lingerie
(FOUNDATION GARMENTS : BREAST OR CHEST, E.G., BRASSIERES : Shoulder strap arrangements and connecting features : One portion is narrow waist-encircling band)

Patent 6056627: Probe cleaning tool, probe cleaning method and semiconductor wafer testing method
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Utilizing nonrigid tool : Utilizing mounted rigid abrading tool only)

Patent 6056628: Grinding cup and wear part with vibration dampening means
(ABRADING : MACHINE : Rotary tool : Rectilinear)

Patent 6056629: Free form machining tool
(ABRADING : MACHINE : Rotary tool : Rotary cylinder : Planetary : Work rotating)

Patent 6056630: Polishing apparatus with carrier head pivoting device
(ABRADING : MACHINE : Rotary tool : Rotary disk : Work rotating : Rotary work holder : Planar surface abrading : Gear generating)

Patent 6056631: Chemical mechanical polish platen and method of use
(ABRADING : MACHINE : Rotary tool : Rotary disk : Work rotating : Rotary work holder : Planar surface abrading : Having pressure plate : Including work support engaging work at opposite, axial ends; e.g., opposed "centers")

Patent 6056632: Semiconductor wafer polishing apparatus with a variable polishing force wafer carrier head
(ABRADING : MACHINE : Rotary tool : Rotary disk : Work rotating : Rotary work holder : Planar surface abrading : Having pressure plate : Including work support engaging work at opposite, axial ends; e.g., opposed "centers")

Patent 6056633: Apparatus for centering and blocking an ophthalmic lens disc
(ABRADING : WORK HOLDER : Clamp : Lens holder : Hypodermic needle)

Patent 6056634: Method and apparatus for forming uniform, thinly cohered products from chunks of meat
(BUTCHERING : SHIRRING OF CASING : Fluid lubrication of casing : Combined with twisting of casing)

Patent 6056635: Method and means of linking sausage
(BUTCHERING : SAUSAGE MAKING : Linking : Nozzle)

Patent 6056636: Method and means for making and conveying an extruded sausage strand
(BUTCHERING : SAUSAGE MAKING : Sausage link handling : By applying constricting member)

Patent 6056637: Method and apparatus for unloading poultry
(BUTCHERING : CONVEYER : Loading or unloading : Carcass conveyed to cutter in horizontal position)

Patent 6056638: Mine ventilation wall construction
(VENTILATION : MINE : With partition means (e.g., brattice, etc.) : Exterior rear outlet)

Patent 6056639: Cleaning means for a combine harvester
(CROP THRESHING OR SEPARATING : CLEANER : Sieve or grate : Mounting of)

Patent 6056640: Computerized gaming apparatus
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : In a game including a simulated projectile (e.g., bullet, missile, ball, puck, etc.) : Simulated court game or athletic event (e.g., soccer, basketball, etc.) :)

Patent 6056641: Apparatus for playing card games
(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 6056642: Slot machine with color changing symbols
(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.) : Plural lots (e.g., keno, etc.) : Lot-to-lot combination (e.g., slot machine, etc.) :)

Patent 6056643: Expandable baton
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : STRIKING WEAPON : Telescopic : Cartridge adaptor)

Patent 6056644: Split flange driver for a cardan joint
(ROTARY SHAFTS, GUDGEONS, HOUSINGS, AND FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS FOR ROTARY SHAFTS : COUPLING ACCOMMODATES DRIVE BETWEEN MEMBERS HAVING MISALIGNED OR ANGULARLY RELATED AXES : Coupling transmits torque via radially directed pin : With particular yoke providing pin-receiving aperture : Split yoke : Sleeve rotatable about pin axis)

Patent 6056645: Portable practice putting green
(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.) : Non-earth fairway : Target is surface positioned aperture : Selectively contourable (e.g., slope simulating surface, etc.) : Motor actuation :)

Patent 6056646: Golf club shaft with inner member
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Club or club support : Grip or handle having particular nonwinding attachment to shaft (e.g., quick detachable, etc.) : Particular correlated head characteristic)

Patent 6056647: Adjustable head putter
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Club or club support : Head and shaft connection : Detachable and reattachable : Having recess or projection)

Patent 6056648: Golf club shaft
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Club or club support : Shaft : Including nonmetallic material or vibratory wave modifying feature : Filament (e.g., fiber, etc.) or sheet wrapped about shaft longitudinal axis : Integral with or attachable to swingable implement head)

Patent 6056649: Golf club head
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Club or club support : Head : Reduced ground resistance : Sections connected along longitudinally extending seam)

Patent 6056650: Multi-piece solid golf ball
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Ball : Particular cover (e.g., size, material, dimple pattern, etc.) : Particular dimple detail : Depth or width : Nonwound layer)

Patent 6056651: Golf ball mounting device
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Tee : Elevation guide for insertable shank : Elevation guide)

Patent 6056652: Basketball retrieval device
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PLAYING FIELD OR COURT GAME; GAME ELEMENT OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR OTHER THAN PROJECTOR OR PROJECTILE, PER SE : Practice or training device : Having projectile return means : Return chute : With or for basketball-type goal : Nonwound layer)

Patent 6056653: Tennis exercise 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 : For game using field or court having dividing means thereon for separating opponents (e.g., for tennis, volleyball, table tennis, etc.) : Racket or paddle swing analyzer or guide : Having subdivided strike zone)

Patent 6056654: Direct mount telescopic adjustable backboard
(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.) : Backboard or support structure therefor : With height adjustment feature : Plural diverse nonwound layers)

Patent 6056655: Composite bat with metal barrel area and method of fabrication
(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 6056656: V-ribbed belt
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : FRICTION DRIVE BELT : Including fabric web (e.g., knit, woven, etc.) : And additional coating, layer, or reinforcement of diverse kind of material : Connector comprises cord sewn through belt ends)

Patent 6056657: Control strategy for optimizing multi-range hydro-mechanical transmission
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : FLUID DRIVE OR CONTROL OF PLANETARY GEARING : Fluid pump and motor in one of plural paths to or from planetary gearing : And differential in series)

Patent 6056658: Power train for a vehicle
(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 6056659: Multiple-ratio automatic transmission with multiple-function roller clutches and brakes
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : FLUID DRIVE OR CONTROL OF PLANETARY GEARING : Fluid controlled mechanical clutch or brake : Stepless ratio change controlled)

Patent 6056660: Differential gear
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : VARIABLE SPEED OR DIRECTION TRANSMISSION COMBINED WITH DIFFERENTIAL : Variable speed or direction is planetary transmission : Plural planetary units combined with differential : Conical or frusto-conical planet pinion)

Patent 6056661: Multi-range transmission with input split planetary gear set and continuously variable transmission unit
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : NONPLANETARY VARIABLE SPEED OR DIRECTION TRANSMISSION COMBINED WITH PLANETARY TRANSMISSION : Nonplanetary transmission is belt or chain gearing : Plural planetary units combined with differential)

Patent 6056662: Reverse output from a differential coupled to a flywheel
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : DIFFERENTIAL PLANETARY GEARING : Including means to selectively apply rotational power to only one output : By braking other output : Nonplanetary transmission is disc and wheel)

Patent 6056663: Short span differential gear assembly
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : DIFFERENTIAL PLANETARY GEARING : Bevel gear differential : With means to limit overspeed of one output (e.g., lock-up clutch) : Nonplanetary transmission is disc and wheel)

Patent 6056664: Differential gear
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : DIFFERENTIAL PLANETARY GEARING : Bevel gear differential : With roller bearing between gear and its support : With roller bearing between output gear and shaft)

Patent 6056665: Five speed planetary transmission
(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 : With brake for plural orbits)

Patent 6056666: Synchronized range shift mechanism for transfer case
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : WITH MEANS TO VARY DRIVE RATIO OR DISCONNECT DRIVE (E.G., BRAKE OR CLUTCH) : Orbit braked : And lock-up clutch : Friction clutch)

Patent 6056667: Engaging force control system of a fluid coupling
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : CLUTCH CONTROL : Condition responsive control : Engine controlled)

Patent 6056668: Power machine having safety mechanism
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : BRAKE CONTROL : Brake condition change modifies engine condition : Brake actuation decreases or eliminates fluid energy input to engine : By preventing increasing operation of engine energy control : Vacuum actuated brake)

Patent 6056669: Shift controls for automated shifting manual transmissions with range sensing redundancy
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : GEARING : Interchangeably locked : Control mechanism : Preselector)

Patent 6056670: Power controlled exercising machine and method for controlling the same
(EXERCISE DEVICES : HAVING SPECIFIC ELECTRICAL FEATURE : Equipment control :)

Patent 6056671: Functional capacity assessment system and method
(EXERCISE DEVICES : HAVING SPECIFIC ELECTRICAL FEATURE : Monitors exercise parameter : Rate of movement)

Patent 6056672: Training apparatus for cyclist and for physical exercise
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Bicylcling : Out of water type)

Patent 6056673: Walking aid
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Occupant propelled support frame having movement facilitating feature for foot travel : Utilizing specific resistance generating structure)

Patent 6056674: Method and apparatus for boxing
(EXERCISE DEVICES : STRIKING : Handheld jump rope)

Patent 6056675: Knee and hip exercise device and method
(EXERCISE DEVICES : ISOMETRIC : Multidirectionally movable bag or pad)

Patent 6056676: Exercise device and method of using same
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing fluid resistance : Confined hydraulic or pneumatic chamber : Bar held by single hand of user (e.g., dumbbell, etc.))

Patent 6056677: Flexor for body building
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing resilient force resistance : Torsion type resister : Having pair of handles)

Patent 6056678: Arm curl apparatus for exercising regions of the upper body
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Having common force transmitting support frame for user and for force resister : Including single, movable, interface element following predetermined path : Rotatably movable : About a horizontal axis : Flexible element drawn out through exit guide)

Patent 6056679: Apparatus and method for automatically forming an article
(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.) : Assembling of distinct members : With scrap material separation or removal)

Patent 6056680: Method for manufacturing an airtight and moisture-proof cardboard box
(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.) : With coating : Adhesive : And folding : Manually driven)

Patent 6056681: Apparatus for forming flat-bottomed plastic bags
(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 : Bottom to square-bottom-folded bag : Plastically deformable)

Patent 6056682: Method and apparatus for severing a running material web in a folding apparatus of a web-fed rotary printing press
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : WITH CUTTING, BREAKING, TEARING, OR ABRADING : Method)

Patent 6056683: Active stacking system
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : BENDING : Folding : Refolding or unfolding : Of indeterminate length work : By rotary tool having surface moving with work)

Patent 6056684: Locking centrifuge rotor cover assembly
(IMPERFORATE BOWL: CENTRIFUGAL SEPARATORS : INCLUDING MEANS OR STRUCTURE FOR PROMOTING SAFETY : For controlling drive of (a) bowl or (b) driven means within bowl)

Patent 6056685: Centrifuge having selectively operable harmonic drive for scroll conveyor
(IMPERFORATE BOWL: CENTRIFUGAL SEPARATORS : ROTATABLE BOWL : Including driven material-moving means therein : Rotatably driven coaxially with bowl, but differing as to direction or speed : Including element having helical blade :)

Patent 6056686: Retrievable, shielded radiotherapy implant
(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 6056687: Device for alleviating urinary incontinence
(SURGERY : BODY INSERTED URINARY OR COLONIC INCONTINENT DEVICE OR TREATMENT (E.G., ARTIFICIAL SPHINCTERS, ETC.) : Sensory (e.g., visual, audio, tactile, etc.))

Patent 6056688: Device and method for transvaginally suspending the bladder neck
(SURGERY : BODY INSERTED URINARY OR COLONIC INCONTINENT DEVICE OR TREATMENT (E.G., ARTIFICIAL SPHINCTERS, ETC.) : Implanted : Audio (e.g., heartbeat, "white noise", etc.))

Patent 6056689: Device and method for localized heart motion dampening at a cardiac surgical site
(SURGERY : SPECULA : Retractor : With special blade or retracting surface structure : With retracting hook, claw, teeth, or barb : Multiple joints on retracting surface)

Patent 6056690: Method of diagnosing breast cancer
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING :)

 

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