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Patent 6068413: Perforator apparatus and perforating method for photo film, and photo film working/securing apparatus and method
(PHOTOGRAPHY : FLUID-TREATING APPARATUS : Having photographic medium feed : Plate or wafer-type photographic medium)
Patent 6068414: Roller for use in a photographic sheet material wet processing apparatus
(PHOTOGRAPHY : FLUID-TREATING APPARATUS : Having photographic medium feed : And scrub brush, wipers, squeegee, or squeeze rollers : Having doctoring or wiper blade)
Patent 6068415: Printer with floating print head with alignment surfaces to position printhead
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : TYPING BY OTHER THAN TYPE-FACE OR TYPE-DIE : Thermal : Recording means support or actuator : By history of recording elements)
Patent 6068416: Keyboard switch
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : KEY-BOARD OR KEY LEVER-ACTUATING MECHANISM : Key-cap or key-stem structure : Including cushioning means (e.g., yieldable surface) : Electromagnetic-responsive switch)
Patent 6068417: Electrical key connection for expandable keyboard
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : KEY-BOARD OR KEY LEVER-ACTUATING MECHANISM : Key-cap or key-stem structure : Adjustable in plane of key(s) (e.g., to facilitate reach, rotatable, etc.) : Including spring supporting key cap or key stem)
Patent 6068418: Media guiding apparatus for a printer
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : SHEET OR WEB (E.G., RECORD-MEDIUM FEEDING MECHANISM) : Including skew correction responsive to position of sheet or web : Including means to regulate pawl engagement or drive)
Patent 6068419: Label printer
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : SHEET OR WEB (E.G., RECORD-MEDIUM FEEDING MECHANISM) : Including programmed-control-system for record-medium feed (e.g., on auxiliary record) : To find last-produced slit or hole or notch in sheet)
Patent 6068420: Printer with an integrally formed spring for biasing the printhead
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : MEANS AUXILIARY TO TYPEWRITING FUNCTION : Frame, casing, or support for typewriter : Housing structure : Including means facilitating opening of enclosure)
Patent 6068421: Protective shell for a cosmetic container
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : SOLID MATERIAL FOR RUBBING CONTACT OR SUPPORT THEREFOR : Including means to advance material : Screw feed : Including means to positively transmit rotation to sliding screw-feed member : By pin and slot coupling : Including carrier for piece of material :)
Patent 6068422: Ecologically beneficial refill for a pen including a level indicator and writeout scale
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : COMBINED : Including pressurized reservoir (e.g., Aersol))
Patent 6068423: Printable divider assembly having folded flap
(BINDER DEVICE RELEASABLY ENGAGING APERTURE OR NOTCH OF SHEET : SHEET : Face member)
Patent 6068424: Three dimensional composite joint reinforcement for an automotive vehicle
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : MOLDED JOINT : Member cast in situ : Clamped member)
Patent 6068425: Method and apparatus for raising concrete members
(ROAD STRUCTURE, PROCESS, OR APPARATUS : PROCESS : In situ treatment of earth or roadway : Raising sunken pavement : Encased, laminated or composite)
Patent 6068426: Method of connecting conduits
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : SUBTERRANEAN OR SUBMARINE PIPE OR CABLE LAYING, RETRIEVING, MANIPULATING, OR TREATING : Advancing subterranean length of pipe or cable : Including trench forming plow with pipe or cable guide)
Patent 6068427: System and method for replacement of components on sea bottom-based installations
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : DIVING : Remote control : From surface : Guide integral with or rigidly fixed to plow)
Patent 6068428: Capsule train separation system for fluid capsule pipeline transporation
(CONVEYORS: FLUID CURRENT : INTAKE TO FLUID CURRENT CONVEYOR : Combined intake and discharge : Having radially extending blades)
Patent 6068429: Air conveying apparatus
(CONVEYORS: FLUID CURRENT : FLUID CURRENT CONVEYOR OUTLET MEANS : With material separating receptacle : Having filter : And means to clean filter : From remote location)
Patent 6068430: Mounting mechanism for a pin mirror cutter
(CUTTERS, FOR SHAPING : ROTARY BROACH : Resiliently mounted tool)
Patent 6068431: Machine tool having a gantry and a vertical spindle
(GEAR CUTTING, MILLING, OR PLANING : MILLING : Including means to infeed rotary cutter toward work : Including gantry-type cutter-carrier : With means to move cutter eccentrically)
Patent 6068432: Trailer clamp for snowmobile
(FREIGHT ACCOMMODATION ON FREIGHT CARRIER : PARTICULAR ARTICLE ACCOMMODATION : Wheeled vehicle :)
Patent 6068433: Adjustable cargo bar assembly
(FREIGHT ACCOMMODATION ON FREIGHT CARRIER : LOAD BRACING MEANS : Brace bar, wall-to-wall : Aperture-entering wall-to-wall connection at the end : Axially adjustable toward wall, e.g., telescopic : Track is apertured to receive latch pin)
Patent 6068434: Positive locking multiple bale transporting device
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : ROUND HAY BALE HANDLING : Vertical rack)
Patent 6068435: Goods handling system
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : MARINE LOADING OR UNLOADING SYSTEM : Marine vessel to/from shore : Marine vessel to/from land or rail vehicle distinct from system : Including means to sense vertical position of marine vessel (e.g., draft, etc.))
Patent 6068436: Pass thru mechanism for transferring media cartridges between automated cartridge library systems
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : PLURAL, STATIC STRUCTURES FOR SUPPORTING DISCRETE LOADS AND CHARGING OR DISCHARGING MEANS THEREFOR : Load-underlying members (e.g., racks, receptacles (or a compartmented receptacle), shelves, troughs, etc.) : Charging or discharging means includes load sustaining surface and device to transfer load, with horizontal component of movement, from or to surface or member : With means to detect obstruction and alter movement of charging or discharging means)
Patent 6068437: Automated laboratory specimen organizer and storage unit
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : MOVABLE RACK HAVING SUPERPOSED, CHARGE-SUPPORTING ELEMENTS, AND EXTERNAL MEANS FOR CHARGING OR DISCHARGING ELEMENTS : Rotating or circulating rack : Located on moving vehicle)
Patent 6068438: Cargo-container crane and system
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : LOAD-TRANSPORTING TYPE VEHICLE AND EXTERNAL MEANS COOPERATING IN THE LOADING OR UNLOADING THEREOF : Of driven type, for unloading a wheeled vehicle : Including load raising or lowering device : Having means for also moving load laterally : About axis parallel to direction of vehicle travel)
Patent 6068439: Cassette
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : DEVICE FOR EMPTYING PORTABLE RECEPTACLE : With container opening means : Having receiving means mounted on wheeled vehicle)
Patent 6068440: Locking mechanism for roll-off hoist
(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 haulage cable : Pivotably mounted element)
Patent 6068441: Substrate transfer system for semiconductor processing equipment
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : ELEVATOR OR HOIST AND LOADING OR UNLOADING MEANS THEREFOR : With external cooperating movable feeding or discharging means : Carrier running out from base)
Patent 6068442: SCARA robot and articulator
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : HORIZONTALLY SWINGING LOAD SUPPORT : Swinging about pivot : Moving pivot : Pivot swinging about second pivot : With fixed jaw member)
Patent 6068443: Gas turbine tip shroud blade cavity
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : BEARING, SEAL, OR LINER BETWEEN RUNNER PORTION AND STATIC PART : Between blade edge and static part : Labyrinth seal : On same radial plane with blade)
Patent 6068444: Submergible centrifugal pump having improved diffuser bushings
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WORKING FLUID PASSAGE OR DISTRIBUTING MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH RUNNER (E.G., CASING, ETC.) : Plural rigidly related blade sets : Including serial radial flow blade sets and intermediate stationary flow diverter(s) : Wherein the diverter includes divider vane(s) between the blade sets : Varied spacing between vanes in same set)
Patent 6068445: Cooling system for the leading-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 6068446: Airfoils for wind turbine
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : SPECIFIC BLADE STRUCTURE (E.G., SHAPE, MATERIAL, ETC.) : Turbo machine)
Patent 6068447: Semi-automatic compressor controller and method of controlling a compressor
(PUMPS : CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL OF PUMP DRIVE MOTOR : Having timer or delay means : Pumps in parallel flow paths with common inflow or outflow)
Patent 6068448: Pressure hydraulic pump having first and second synchronously driven reciprocating pistons with a pressure control structure
(PUMPS : CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL OF PUMP DRIVE MOTOR : By control of electric or magnetic drive motor : Responsive to pump fluid pressure : Controlling motive fluid or drive motor)
Patent 6068449: Magnetohydrodynamic pump
(PUMPS : ELECTRICAL OR GETTER TYPE : Electromagnetic : Rotary nonexpansible chamber-type motor)
Patent 6068450: Diaphragm pump including improved drive mechanism and pump head
(PUMPS : CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL OF DRIVE TRANSMISSION OR PUMP DISPLACEMENT : Adjustable cam or linkage : Radial cam or eccentric : Rotary expansible chamber pump)
Patent 6068451: Hydraulic pump and wide band neutral arrangement therefor
(PUMPS : CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL OF DRIVE TRANSMISSION OR PUMP DISPLACEMENT : Adjustable cam or linkage : Axial cam : Rotary expansible chamber pump)
Patent 6068452: Torque limiting mechanism
(PUMPS : CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL OF DRIVE TRANSMISSION OR PUMP DISPLACEMENT : Disconnectable drive element (e.g., clutch, belt, shifter, etc.) : Axial cam)
Patent 6068453: Reciprocating piston type refrigerant compressor
(PUMPS : THREE OR MORE CYLINDERS ARRANGED IN PARALLEL, RADIAL, OR CONICAL RELATIONSHIP WITH ROTARY TRANSMISSION AXIS : Reciprocating rigid stages)
Patent 6068454: Fuel pump with helical impeller
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Pump within rotary working member : Pump within armature : Stator within armature)
Patent 6068455: Long life pump system
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Including means utilizing pump fluid for augmenting cooling, lubricating, sealing, or cleaning of motor : Pump within armature)
Patent 6068456: Tapered channel turbine fuel pump
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Electric or magnetic motor : Rotary motor and rotary nonexpansible chamber pump : Submersible type : Unitary pump and motor working member)
Patent 6068457: Lobed pinion drive shaft for refrigeration compressor
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Electric or magnetic motor : Rotary motor and rotary nonexpansible chamber pump : Having nonflexible means to transmit power between motor shaft and pump shaft : Unitary pump and motor working member)
Patent 6068458: Scroll-type fluid displacement apparatus
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : WORKING MEMBER HAS PLANETARY OR PLANETATING MOVEMENT : Helical working member, e.g., scroll : With mechanical sealing : With working fluid bias)
Patent 6068459: Tip seal for scroll-type vacuum pump
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : WORKING MEMBER HAS PLANETARY OR PLANETATING MOVEMENT : Helical working member, e.g., scroll : With mechanical sealing : With working fluid bias)
Patent 6068460: Two speed gerotor motor with pressurized recirculation
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : WORKING MEMBER HAS PLANETARY OR PLANETATING MOVEMENT : Plural working members or chambers : Circumferentially spaced working chambers : Rotor has one less lobe than cylinder (i.e., Gerotor type) :)
Patent 6068461: Vane type rotary pump having a discharge port with a tapered bearded groove
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : APERTURED BYPASS TO PRESSURIZE OR RELIEVE WORKING CHAMBER ZONE OF INTERMEDIATE PRESSURE : Rotating)
Patent 6068462: Apparatus for continuously forming a blown film
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : SHAPING ORIFICE AND DOWNSTREAM WORK CONTACTING GASEOUS TREATING MEANS : Means directing product through tubular conduit within bath or shower means)
Patent 6068463: Injection molding machine
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : WITH INDICATOR, SIGNAL, RECORDER, ILLUMINATOR, OR INSPECTION MEANS : Of ram or platen reciprocation in press molding cycle)
Patent 6068464: Gasket for lens making
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : WITH APPARATUS ASSEMBLY OR DISMANTLING MEANS OR WITH IDLE PART : For extrusion or injection type shaping means : Electro-static)
Patent 6068465: Rotary tabletting press
(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 6068466: Twin type continuous kneading extruder
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : WITH SEPARATE AND DISTINCT UPSTREAM AGITATING OR KNEADING MEANS : With separate and distinct gas withdrawal chamber : Female mold)
Patent 6068467: Combustor
(COMBUSTION : FUEL DISPERSER INSTALLED IN FURNACE : Spaced fuel dispersing orifices within furnace : Baffle means forms flame ring around combustion chamber)
Patent 6068468: Refractory block for use in a burner assembly
(COMBUSTION : FUEL DISPERSER INSTALLED IN FURNACE : Spaced fuel dispersing orifices within furnace : Intersecting fuel streams : Section is furnace wall cavity leading to disperser)
Patent 6068469: Combustion apparatus
(COMBUSTION : FUEL DISPERSER INSTALLED IN FURNACE : Spaced fuel dispersing orifices within furnace : Intersecting fuel streams : Opposed rows of streams of radially directed streams in a common plane : Held by latch, latch released by sensor)
Patent 6068470: Dual-fuel burner
(COMBUSTION : FUEL DISPERSER INSTALLED IN FURNACE : Plural feed means extending to common wall opening of furnace : Feeds discharged coaxially : Row of stationary blades coaxial with disperser whirls air)
Patent 6068471: Burner box without manifold return
(COMBUSTION : SEPARATELY SUPPLIED OR CONTROLLED, PHYSICALLY RELATED FLAME HOLDERS, E.G., DIVERSE FUELS, PILOT AND MAIN, ETC. : Spark projecter, e.g., flint and abrasive striker, etc.)
Patent 6068472: Method of making candle
(COMBUSTION : CANDLE, E.G., TAPER, ETC. : Having structure additional to wax and wick : Fuel body totally within casing, e.g., vigil light, etc. : Stored energy actuated; detent, latch or overcenter release)
Patent 6068473: Method of and apparatus for ligating orthodontic appliances
(DENTISTRY : ORTHODONTICS : Bracket : Having means to secure arch wire : Separable securing means : Ligature wire :)
Patent 6068474: Light curing device
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Having means to emit radiation or facilitate viewing of the work : Switch or valve controlled by presence of device on support)
Patent 6068475: Flavored and medicated therapeutic mouthpiece
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Having intra-oral dispensing means : Movably mounter tray or holder)
Patent 6068476: Saliva ejector with attached cover-slip
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Having suction orifice : In flexible conduit or eduction tube : Single charge device having plunger-type ejector)
Patent 6068477: Foam-cushioned aspirator
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Having suction orifice : In flexible conduit or eduction tube : Single charge device having plunger-type ejector)
Patent 6068478: Impression system for an end of an implant projecting from a human tissue structure
(DENTISTRY : PROSTHODONTICS : Holding or positioning denture in mouth : Between tooth engaging clasp and denture)
Patent 6068479: Dental implant system
(DENTISTRY : PROSTHODONTICS : Holding or positioning denture in mouth : By fastening to jawbone : Resiliently biased)
Patent 6068481: Flexible dimension temporary and long-term provisional crowns
(DENTISTRY : METHOD OR MATERIAL FOR TESTING, TREATING, RESTORING, OR REMOVING NATURAL TEETH : Crown : Attachment to natural tooth or adjacent crown : Connecting pin)
Patent 6068482: Method for creation and utilization of individualized 3-dimensional teeth models
(DENTISTRY : METHOD OR MATERIAL FOR TESTING, TREATING, RESTORING, OR REMOVING NATURAL TEETH : Crown : Method of fabricating : By post)
Patent 6068483: Simulated firearm sight alignment training system
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : ORGANIZED ARMED OR UNARMED CONFLICT OR SHOOTING : Gunnery : Gun aiming :)
Patent 6068484: System for simulating shooting sports
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : ORGANIZED ARMED OR UNARMED CONFLICT OR SHOOTING : Gunnery : Gun aiming : Training apparatus using beam of infrared, visible light, or ultraviolet radiation : Beam sensor included in apparatus :)
Patent 6068485: System for synthesizing spoken messages
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : COMMUNICATION AIDS FOR THE HANDICAPPED : Converting information to sound : Braille writing slate)
Patent 6068486: Multidisplay globe with overlays
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : GEOGRAPHY : Terrestrial globe or accessory therefor : Having plural planar or curved surfaces (e.g., flat or frustoconical surfaces, etc.) : Cosmetic or nail polish)
Patent 6068487: Speller for reading system
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : LANGUAGE : Spelling, phonics, word recognition, or sentence formation : Reading : Letter-bearing elements slidable between different grooves)
Patent 6068488: Game and training device for teaching soccer skills
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : PHYSICAL EDUCATION : Football, soccer, or rugby : Means on hand or finger for indicating finger to be used)
Patent 6068489: Karaoke amplifier with variably settable range of parameter to control audio signal
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : CATHODE RAY SCREEN DISPLAY AND AUDIO MEANS : Karaoke : Optics)
Patent 6068490: Rotatable electrical connector assembly
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : INTERRELATED CONNECTORS RELATIVELY MOVABLE DURING USE : Movement about axis : Rotary movement : Including annular contact : Coaxial annular contacts : Having radially outwardly facing contact surface : Three or more such contacts : Engaged by resiliently biased contact :)
Patent 6068491: Connector arrangement for an automotive steering system with a control unit
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH VEHICLE STRUCTURE : Linear movement)
Patent 6068492: Coaxial connector having spring movable central part
(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 6068493: Electrical connector for flexible film
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : Flexible panel : Automotive junction box)
Patent 6068494: Connector for circuit board and method for producing a connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : Distinct contact secured to panel circuit : Panel circuit adapted to move along panel plane relative to coupling part for insertion of male contact : Connected by transversely inserted pin)
Patent 6068495: Sparking plug connector for an internal combustion engine
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : HAVING SPARK OR GLOW PLUG COVER : Adapter)
Patent 6068496: Sliding door for a dock port
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH CONTACT PREVENTER OR RETRACTABLE COVER PART : Movably mounted : Moved by mating connector : Connector moved rectilinearly for engagement, preventer or cover moved rectilinearly and parallel thereto : Connector moved rectilinearly for engagement, preventer or cover moved about axis parallel to direction of connector movement)
Patent 6068497: Connector mutually-fitting mechanism
(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 6068498: Plug contact pairing with spark protection
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : INCLUDING ARC SUPPRESSING OR EXTINGUISHING MEANS : Liquid)
Patent 6068499: Coaxial connector and method of manufacturing thereof
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : HAVING CIRCUIT INTERRUPTING PROVISION EFFECTED BY MATING OR HAVING "DEAD" CONTACT ACTIVATED AFTER MATING : Contact encasing chamber)
Patent 6068500: Multi-contact PC card and host system
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : ALTERNATIVELY CONNECTED : Coupling part : Encompassing wire)
Patent 6068501: PCMCIA strain relieved electrical connector assembly
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Coupling part for receiving edge of planar board moving parallel to plane : Retaining means exterior of slot : Fingerlike grasping means comprising portion of coupling part : Retractable sheath)
Patent 6068502: Electrical 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 : Finger inwardly biased during coupling or uncoupling : Retractable sheath)
Patent 6068503: Terminal strip, isolating strip or connecting strip
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : CONTACT COMPRISING CUTTER (SEVERING, PIERCING, ABRADING, SCRAPING, BREAKING OR TEARING) : Insulation cutter : Conductor sheath piercing : Having slot edge for cutting insulation : Plural contacts, each formed by slot between pair of fingers : From different margins of contact)
Patent 6068504: Selective termination connector assembly
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : CONTACT COMPRISING CUTTER (SEVERING, PIERCING, ABRADING, SCRAPING, BREAKING OR TEARING) : Insulation cutter : Conductor sheath piercing : Having slot edge for cutting insulation : Plural contacts, each formed by slot between pair of fingers : Longitudinally and laterally staggered contacts : Three or more such contacts)
Patent 6068505: Electrical contact for flexible flat cable
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : CONTACT COMPRISING CUTTER (SEVERING, PIERCING, ABRADING, SCRAPING, BREAKING OR TEARING) : Insulation cutter : Conductor sheath piercing : Crimped : For use with tape cable : Lamp or electron tube socket or base)
Patent 6068506: Strain relief device for an electrical cable
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH OR HAVING FLEXIBLE GUARD OR SUPPORT FOR CABLE OR CONDUCTOR : Resilient : Finger)
Patent 6068507: Housing adapted to an electrical connector position assurance system
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INDICATING OR IDENTIFYING PROVISION : Connection indicating provision : Including bale or loop)
Patent 6068508: Connector assembly test block
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INDICATING OR IDENTIFYING PROVISION : Connection indicating provision : Indicator light : With additional contacts comprising coupling part mating along axis normal to conductor)
Patent 6068509: Stacking type connector
(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 6068510: Electrical card connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SUPPORTING MEANS FOR COUPLING PART : Having resilient means engaging panel opening : Coupling part including panel engaging shoulder)
Patent 6068511: By-pass connector of cable TV multi-tap
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : INCLUDING OR FOR USE WITH COAXIAL CABLE : Having means for interconnecting outer conductors of three or more cables : Resilient clamp)
Patent 6068512: Electrical connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : COUPLING PART INCLUDING FLEXING INSULATION : Hinged or flexed detent on insulation engaging to secure contact within coupling part housing : Receptacle adapted to bias contact and cause indirect gripping of mating contact)
Patent 6068513: DC connection method
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH CIRCUIT COMPONENT OR COMPRISING CONNECTOR WHICH FULLY ENCLOSES CIRCUIT COMPONENT : Having only two duplicate contacts arranged bilaterally symmetric about longitudinal axis of engagement)
Patent 6068515: Equipment plug connector for a stack of cardshaped data carrier arrangements
(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 : Plural slots for electrically interconnecting plural printed circuit boards : Lamp or electron tube socket or base)
Patent 6068517: Connectors having improved fitting spaces and suction nozzle conveying surfaces
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Plural-contact coupling part : Plural-contact coupling part comprises receptacle or plug : Coupling part comprises receptacle having internal screw-thread-coupling contact)
Patent 6068518: Circuit board connector providing increased pin count
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Plural-contact coupling part : Plural-contact coupling part comprises receptacle or plug : Coupling part comprises receptacle having internal screw-thread-coupling contact)
Patent 6068519: Battery connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Plural-contact coupling part : Plural-contact coupling part comprises receptacle or plug : Coupling part comprises receptacle having internal screw-thread-coupling contact)
Patent 6068520: Low profile double deck connector with improved cross talk isolation
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Plural-contact coupling part : Plural-contact coupling part comprises receptacle or plug : Having push-pull-engaging contacts spaced along planar side wall transverse to longitudinal engagement axis (e.g., telephone jack or plug) : Having bayonet-coupling contact)
Patent 6068521: Keying mechanism for a modular I/O assembly
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Plural-contact coupling part : Plural-contact coupling part comprises receptacle or plug : Polarized : By key or guideway : User adjustable key or guideway : Polarized)
Patent 6068522: Block connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Plural-contact coupling part : Plural-contact coupling part comprises receptacle or plug : Having modular or multipart insulating body : Lamp-receiving socket)
Patent 6068523: Circuit molded structure having bus bars forming internal circuits
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Metallic connector or contact secured to insulation : Secured by heat-molding or cold-deforming insulation or by casting, welding, or cementing : Screw-threaded contact having mutilated, irregular, interrupted, or discontinuous screw thread)
Patent 6068524: Reversed terminal insertion preventing structure
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Metallic connector or contact secured to insulation : With guiding means for inserted contact : Latching part unitary with metallic connector or contact)
Patent 6068525: Electrical connector for connecting electrical conductors
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : METALLIC CONNECTOR OR CONTACT HAVING MOVABLE OR RESILIENT SECURING PART : Cam or wedge between conductors : With means to maintain assembly of clamp part and bolt or screw)
Patent 6068526: Connector bushing having an improved central base zone
(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 6068527: Terminal and a mold for forming the terminal
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : METALLIC CONNECTOR OR CONTACT ALSO HAVING SECURING PART ADAPTED TO BE CRIMPED, DEFORMED, OR BENT ONTO CONDUCTOR : Adapted to be secured to conductor formed on printed circuit board)
Patent 6068528: Watercraft engine control
(MARINE PROPULSION : MEANS TO CONTROL THE SUPPLY OF ENERGY RESPONSIVE TO A SENSED CONDITION :)
Patent 6068529: Marine propulsion unit with dual water inlet structure
(MARINE PROPULSION : MEANS FOR ACCOMODATING OR MOVING ENGINE FLUIDS : Cooling for engine : Cooling water intake : Water cooling exhaust)
Patent 6068530: Oxygen sensor arrangement for watercraft
(MARINE PROPULSION : MEANS FOR ACCOMODATING OR MOVING ENGINE FLUIDS : Air intake for engine : Supporting strut)
Patent 6068531: Surf- or sail-board and method of producing the same
(BUOYS, RAFTS, AND AQUATIC DEVICES : WATER SKIMMING OR WALKING DEVICE : Surfboard : Having connecting means)
Patent 6068532: Method for fabricating vacuum display devices and structures fabricated
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : With assembly or disassembly : Display or gas panel making :)
Patent 6068533: Panel element for multi-part construction toy
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : CONSTRUCTION TOY : Including connectable panels or strips : With separate diverse connector between adjacent panels or strips : Having detachable subordinate part of face or head)
Patent 6068534: Ball with a plurality of mechanical sound-producing devices
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : OPERATED BY RELATIVELY MOVING FLUID OR PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL : Sounding : And multiple stages or holder for launching)
Patent 6068535: Powered infant mobile
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : INFANT'S TOY AND MEANS FOR RETAINING, ATTACHING, OR SUPPORTING TOY IN INFANT'S ENVIRONMENT : Figure)
Patent 6068536: Mechanism for animated character
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : FIGURE TOY OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Having mechanism or manipulatable means to move figure or figure portion : Having changeable facial feature : Including motive power means or hand crank)
Patent 6068537: Game apparatus and method
(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 6068538: Wrap-around sports bra
(FOUNDATION GARMENTS : BREAST OR CHEST, E.G., BRASSIERES : Separable at front center : Pads, per se.)
Patent 6068539: Wafer polishing device with movable window
(ABRADING : PRECISION DEVICE OR PROCESS - OR WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL : By optical sensor : Cyclic control)
Patent 6068540: Polishing device and polishing cloth for semiconductor substrates
(ABRADING : PRECISION DEVICE OR PROCESS - OR WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL : By optical sensor : Cyclic control)
Patent 6068541: Method for using a fixture enabling more accurate machining of a part
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : With feeding of tool or work holder)
Patent 6068542: Pad tape surface polishing method and apparatus
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Utilizing fluent abradant : Combined abrading : Control means near and parallel to the abrader)
Patent 6068543: Miniature all-purpose tool
(ABRADING : MACHINE : Combined : With nonabrading means : Edging)
Patent 6068544: Apparatus and method for calibrating a polishing head
(ABRADING : MACHINE : Combined : With nonabrading means : Edging)
Patent 6068545: Workpiece surface processing apparatus
(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 6068546: Method and apparatus for transmission repair
(ABRADING : WORK HOLDER : Rotary tool supporter)
Patent 6068547: System for the profile machining with templates of slabs of marble, stone, glass and the like
(ABRADING : WORK HOLDER : Vacuum : Angularly adjustable)
Patent 6068548: Mechanically stabilized retaining ring for chemical mechanical polishing
(ABRADING : WORK HOLDER : Work rotating : Rotary work holder : Hydraulically actuated)
Patent 6068549: Structure and method for three chamber CMP polishing head
(ABRADING : WORK HOLDER : Work rotating : Rotary work holder : Hydraulically actuated)
Patent 6068550: Device and method for coin packaging
(COIN HANDLING : SUPPLY LEVEL DETECTOR : Electric : Deflector type assorter)
Patent 6068551: Trunk ventilator
(VENTILATION : VEHICLE (E.G., AUTOMOBILE, ETC.) : Having outlet airway : Exterior rear outlet : Heating)
Patent 6068552: Gaming device and method of operation thereof
(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.) : Having means to alter combination probability :)
Patent 6068553: Gaming machines
(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.) : Pool carryover (e.g., progressive jackpot, etc.) : Lot-to-lot combination (e.g., slot machine, etc.))
Patent 6068554: Hand manipulated dual controller assembly
(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.) : Hand manipulated (e.g., keyboard, mouse, touch panel, etc.) : Pivotally-translatable handle (e.g., joystick, etc.) : Object priority or perspective)
Patent 6068555: Vibration damping, torsionally elastic shaft coupling, especially for a motor vehicle power train
(ROTARY SHAFTS, GUDGEONS, HOUSINGS, AND FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS FOR ROTARY SHAFTS : TORQUE TRANSMITTED VIA FLEXIBLE ELEMENT : Nonmetallic element : Annular element between and coincident with drive and driven members : Including means to receive radially spaced axially extending projection on drive and driven members : Along curved centerline)
Patent 6068556: Mobile scenery arrangement
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES : ILLUSION OR STAGE DEVICE : Stage apparatus or setting : Shifting scenery or curtain : About plural discrete, horizontal axes)
Patent 6068557: Hanger for securing a swing chain or the like
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES : SWING : Water slide)
Patent 6068558: Hexagonal billiard-type game
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : BILLIARDS OR POOL : Table or gameboard : Playing surface having unconventional peripheral configuration defined by the carom rails : Convertible to different type of game playing surface)
Patent 6068559: Method and system for producing personal golf lesson video
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Body movement or position indicator (e.g., stance aids, etc.) : Swingable implement swing path indicator)
Patent 6068560: Golf club putter head
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Club or club support : Head and shaft connection : Putter : Resilient sleeve engaging hosel and outer shaft wall)
Patent 6068561: Multi-layer golf ball and method of manufacturing
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Ball : Wound interior : Surrounding non-wound spherical core : Plural diverse layers between core and cover : Nonwound layer : Plural diverse nonwound layers : T-shaped head)
Patent 6068562: Long-shafted golf club and method
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Method : Shank extends below level of projectile addressing surface)
Patent 6068563: Stick for playing with a puck or a ball
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PLAYER HELD AND POWERED, NONMECHANICAL PROJECTOR, PER SE, FOR PROJECTING AERIAL PROJECTILE BY STRIKING; PART THEREOF OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Club : Having elongated blade (e.g., hockey stick, etc.) : Stick to blade joint construction : With stringing or string-stretching device)
Patent 6068564: Continuously variable transmission with belt-driven pulley system
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : PULLEY WITH BELT-RECEIVING GROOVE FORMED BY DRIVE FACES ON RELATIVELY AXIALLY MOVABLE COAXIAL CONFRONTING MEMBERS (E.G., EXPANSIBLE CONE PULLEY, ETC.) : Speed responsive : And load responsive : Including device for shifting belt laterally of its direction of run)
Patent 6068565: Continuously variable speed transmission
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : PULLEY WITH BELT-RECEIVING GROOVE FORMED BY DRIVE FACES ON RELATIVELY AXIALLY MOVABLE COAXIAL CONFRONTING MEMBERS (E.G., EXPANSIBLE CONE PULLEY, ETC.) : Load responsive : With actuator driven by electrical or fluid motor : Via liquid)
Patent 6068566: Device for driving a childcare apparatus for infants
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : PLURAL BELTS OR PLURAL OUTPUT LOADS : Including mechanism for shifting belt axially on spaced pulleys with tapering drive face)
Patent 6068567: Tensioning device
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : MEANS FOR ADJUSTING BELT TENSION OR FOR SHIFTING BELT, PULLEY OR GUIDE ROLL : Tension adjuster has surface in sliding contact with belt : Sensor includes rotatable belt-engaging surface)
Patent 6068568: Silent chain
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : POSITIVE DRIVE BELT : Belt formed of rigid links : Link including integral surfaces forming inwardly opening groove (e.g., silent chain, etc.) : Ball-and-socket connection)
Patent 6068569: Automatic transmission hydraulic control system with parallel lubrication and cooler circuits
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : WITH LUBRICATON : With electric or magnetic controlled brake)
Patent 6068570: Variable speed transmission system and differential
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : NONPLANETARY VARIABLE SPEED OR DIRECTION TRANSMISSION COMBINED WITH PLANETARY TRANSMISSION : Transmission output shaft parallel to differential output shafts)
Patent 6068571: Drive axle assembly having a ring gear adjustably secured to a differential case
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : DIFFERENTIAL PLANETARY GEARING : Bevel gear differential : And roller bearing supporting worm from casing)
Patent 6068572: Method for reacting thrust loading in an automatic transmission
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : PLANETARY GEARING OR ELEMENT : Plural planetary units)
Patent 6068573: Pancake motor nested within cam speed converter
(FRICTION GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : FRICTION GEAR IS BALL : One gear is worm gear)
Patent 6068574: Method and arrangement for controlling an output torque of a drive train of a vehicle
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : TRANSMISSION CONTROL : Engine controlled by transmission : Responsive to transmission output condition : Initiation inhibited by sensed condition)
Patent 6068575: Control apparatus for hydraulically operated vehicular transmission
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : TRANSMISSION CONTROL : Transmission controlled by engine : By input manifold pressure or engine fuel control : Servo motor timing : Downshift : Kickdown)
Patent 6068576: Hydraulic control system for automatic transmission
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : TRANSMISSION CONTROL : Transmission controlled by engine : By input manifold pressure or engine fuel control : Servo motor timing : Downshift : Kickdown)
Patent 6068577: Jump exerciser
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Stair climbing : Having weight feature (e.g., dumbbell, etc.))
Patent 6068578: Buffer structure installed in-between the framework of jogging machine and the floor surface
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Treadmill for foot travel : Utilizing fluid resistance)
Patent 6068579: Treadmill with a Y-shaped yoke
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Treadmill for foot travel : Utilizing fluid resistance)
Patent 6068580: Exercise device
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing weight resistance : Specifically supported)
Patent 6068581: Method and apparatus for testing and exercising pelvic muscles
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing weight resistance : Specifically supported)
Patent 6068582: Roll shell support
(ROLL OR ROLLER : ROTATABLE RELATIVE TO SUPPORTING SHAFT : Rolling pin or pastry roller)
Patent 6068583: Consumer-activated clip lift feature for tissue cartons
(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 cutting, breaking, tearing, or abrading : And form-scoring : Rotary cutting, breaking, tearing, abrading, or form-scoring tool : Opposite side edges)
Patent 6068584: Method of forming a plastic bag with promotional strip
(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 : By reciprocatory heat sealer)
Patent 6068585: Gored packing bag with an opening and closing fastener and method for producing same
(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 : Means to facilitate opening of container : Reclosable means (e.g., valve) : With vertical stacking of product)
Patent 6068586: Laboratory centrifuge having a casing cover and rotor chamber adapted to exhaust circulated air
(IMPERFORATE BOWL: CENTRIFUGAL SEPARATORS : WITH MEANS FOR EXCHANGING HEAT : Comprising or including means for cooling : In response to speed of bowl or rotarily-driven means therewithin)
Patent 6068587: Centrifugal separator for separating solids and liquids in a slurry
(IMPERFORATE BOWL: CENTRIFUGAL SEPARATORS : ROTATABLE BOWL : Including means for imparting other movement to bowl in whole or in part before, during or after its axial rotation : Axial movement of one portion of bowl wall relative to another (e.g., for discharging) :)
Patent 6068588: Counterbalanced pump
(SURGERY : CARDIAC AUGMENTATION (PULSATORS, ETC.) : Externally supported or worn (e.g., garment, belt etc.))
Patent 6068589: Biocompatible fully implantable hearing aid transducers
(SURGERY : SURGICALLY IMPLANTED VIBRATORY HEARING AID : Oral cavity devices)
Patent 6068590: Device for diagnosing and treating hearing disorders
(SURGERY : SURGICALLY IMPLANTED VIBRATORY HEARING AID : Oral cavity devices)
Patent 6068591: Pubo-urethral support harness apparatus for percutaneous treatment of female stress urinary incontinence
(SURGERY : BODY INSERTED URINARY OR COLONIC INCONTINENT DEVICE OR TREATMENT (E.G., ARTIFICIAL SPHINCTERS, ETC.) : Implanted : Audio (e.g., heartbeat, "white noise", etc.))
Patent 6068592: Heat attenuating spacer device for an endoscope
(SURGERY : ENDOSCOPE : Universal cord connector device for endoscope functions : With locking or retaining means for sheath)
Patent 6068593: Diagnostic instrument illumination system
(SURGERY : ENDOSCOPE : Having imaging and illumination means : Light source : For improved illumination)
Patent 6068594: Parameter disturbance response apparatus
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING :)
Patent 6068595: Control of setting phase-encoding direction in MRI
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Magnetic resonance imaging or spectroscopy : Disposable or sterilizable eye contacting structure)
Patent 6068596: Method for administering a pulse-like wave to a patient for pain therapy and/or for influencing the autonomic nervous system
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : Using flexible catheter)
Patent 6068597: Vibrational resonance ultrasonic Doppler spectrometer and imager
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : Anatomic image produced by reflective scanning : Having B-scan and Doppler)
Patent 6068598: Method and apparatus for automatic Doppler angle estimation in ultrasound imaging
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : Doppler effect (e.g., fetal HR monitoring) : Ophthalmic)
Patent 6068599: Blood vessel puncturing device using ultrasound
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : Doppler effect (e.g., fetal HR monitoring) : Blood flow studies : Hand-held unit)
Patent 6068600: Use of hollow microcapsules
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : Contrast enhancement : Blood flow studies)
Patent 6068601: Blood pressure measuring apparatus
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Cardiovascular : Measuring pressure in heart or blood vessel : Force applied against skin to close blood vessel : Pressure transducer structure)
Patent 6068602: Method and apparatus for determining airway resistance and lung compliance
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Respiratory : Measuring respiratory flow impedance or lung elasticity : Detecting heart sound)
Patent 6068603: Medical instrument for use in combination with an endoscope
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Sampling nonliquid body material (e.g., bone, muscle tissue, epithelial cells, etc.) : Cutting : Applying suction to sample : Liquid surface forms portion of chamber boundary)
Patent 6068604: Cartilage indentor instrument
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Measuring anatomical characteristic or force applied to or exerted by body : Indicator)
Patent 6068605: Massage apparatus
(SURGERY: KINESITHERAPY : KINESITHERAPY : Device with applicator having specific movement : Rolling with body or bodies disposed on single axis : Rolling with elongated handle means carrying tubular or disklike bodies : Multiple applicators)
Patent 6068606: Back support 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 6068607: Cold compress for human genitalia
(SURGERY: SPLINT, BRACE, OR BANDAGE : BANDAGE STRUCTURE : Support covering : For a particular body portion : Perineal support : Arch)
Patent 6068608: Method of using integral aortic arch infusion clamp
(SURGERY : BLOOD DRAWN AND REPLACED OR TREATED AND RETURNED TO BODY : Body treating material fed to absorbent material)
Patent 6068609: Method and apparatus for conditioning gas for medical procedures having humidity monitoring and recharge alert
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Gas application : Gas injected into body canal or cavity : Ejector pivoted or swung into operating position)
Patent 6068610: Intravascular catheter with a recoverable guide wire lumen and method of use
(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 introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Having means inflated in body (e.g., inflatable nozzle, dilator, balloon catheter, occluder, etc.) : Having remote control for applying light, electricity, or heat to alter conduit shape (e.g., shape memory alloy, etc.))
Patent 6068611: Catheter having centering means
(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 introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Having means inflated in body (e.g., inflatable nozzle, dilator, balloon catheter, occluder, etc.) : Having plural balloons on conduit : Balloon within another balloon on conduit : One-way valve)
Patent 6068612: Air detector
(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 introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Having means for eliminating and/or preventing injection of air into body : On piston type injector or aspirator)
Patent 6068613: Fluid delivery device
(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 introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Treating material forced into or out of body by self-acting fluid pressure, motor-driven, or mechanical energy storing means (e.g., pressure infusion or aspiration, etc.) : Material impelled into body by contraction of expanded elastic material reservoir : From hand supported injection means)
Patent 6068614: Plastic syringe with overcap
(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 introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Means moved by person to inject or remove fluent material to or from body inserted conduit, holder, or reservoir : Injector or aspirator syringe supported only by person during use (e.g., hand held hypodermic syringe, douche tube with forced injection, etc.) : Means broken, cut, pierced, or torn to permit material flow to or from body : Cover or protector for body entering conduit movable axially relative to one another)
Patent 6068615: Inductance-based dose measurement in syringes
(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 introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Means moved by person to inject or remove fluent material to or from body inserted conduit, holder, or reservoir : Injector or aspirator syringe supported only by person during use (e.g., hand held hypodermic syringe, douche tube with forced injection, etc.) : Having means for metering material flow to or from body : Septum pierced by conduit to permit flow)
Patent 6068616: Drug injection system with self-aspiration feature
(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 introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Means moved by person to inject or remove fluent material to or from body inserted conduit, holder, or reservoir : Injector or aspirator syringe supported only by person during use (e.g., hand held hypodermic syringe, douche tube with forced injection, etc.) : Specific structure of means connecting body entering conduit to syringe : Material flow controlled by valve or movable closure (e.g., plug in orifice, etc.))
Patent 6068617: Needleless valve for use in intravenous infusion
(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 introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Means for controlling material flow to or from body, or metering a predetermined dose or amount : Drip meter : Mounted in material reservoir : Conduit or holder therefor removably attached to another injector component by friction)
Patent 6068618: External male catheter
(SURGERY : MEANS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING BODY FLUIDS OR WASTE MATERIAL (E.G., RECEPTACLES, ETC.) : Receptacle attached to or inserted within body to receive discharge therefrom : Receptacles receiving protruding body member (e.g., ears, genitalia, breast, etc.) : Genital receptacle : Receptacle structured for collecting urine or discharge from male member (e.g., external catheter, etc.) : Including body support means)
Patent 6068619: Crosslinked cellulose fibers, absorbent papers and absorbent members using the same, topsheets using the same, and absorbent articles using
(SURGERY : MEANS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING BODY FLUIDS OR WASTE MATERIAL (E.G., RECEPTACLES, ETC.) : Absorbent pad for external or internal application and supports therefor (e.g., catamenial devices, diapers, etc.) : Containing layers having differing absorption characteristics (e.g., flow control, wicking, etc.) : Cellulose or cellulosic materials)
Patent 6068620: Absorbent laminate
(SURGERY : MEANS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING BODY FLUIDS OR WASTE MATERIAL (E.G., RECEPTACLES, ETC.) : Absorbent pad for external or internal application and supports therefor (e.g., catamenial devices, diapers, etc.) : Containing layers having differing absorption characteristics (e.g., flow control, wicking, etc.) : Cellulose or cellulosic materials)
Patent 6068621: Articulating cannula
(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 6068622: Single piece hub/strain relief that can be injection molded over a shaft
(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 introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Body inserted tubular conduit structure (e.g., needles, cannulas, nozzles, trocars, catheters, etc.) : Flexible catheter or means (e.g., coupling) used therewith : With reinforcing structure : Colostomy apparatus)
Patent 6068623: Hollow medical wires and methods of constructing same
(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 introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Body inserted tubular conduit structure (e.g., needles, cannulas, nozzles, trocars, catheters, etc.) : Flexible catheter or means (e.g., coupling) used therewith : With shape retaining memory : Including radiopaque or electromagnetic marker)
Patent 6068624: Endoscopic instrument with overload protection
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS :)
Patent 6068625: Method and system for removing an epithelial layer from a cornea
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Light application : Ophthalmic :)
Patent 6068626: Method and apparatus for tubal occlusion
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Heat application : Tip or other heat concentration means : Tip or other cooling concentration means)
Patent 6068627: Smart recognition apparatus and method
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Electrical application : Systems : Tip in electrical circuit)
Patent 6068628: Apparatus for treating chondromalacia
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Electrical application : Applicators : Coagulation)
Patent 6068629: System and methods for tissue mapping and ablation
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Electrical application : Applicators : Coagulation)
Patent 6068630: Spine distraction implant
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Internal fixation means : Spinal positioner or stabilizer : Cyclable or incrementable)
Patent 6068631: Device for postoperative fixation back into the cranium of a plug of bone removed therefrom during a surgical operation
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Internal fixation means : Orthopedic fastener : Multi-element or coated plate)
Patent 6068632: Bone tap apparatus
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Orthopedic cutting instrument : Shape memory material)
Patent 6068633: Bone cutting guides for use in the implantation of prosthetic joint components
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Means for use in bone reperation : Osteotome or scraper)
Patent 6068634: Stent delivery system
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : ARTERIAL PROSTHESIS (I.E., BLOOD VESSEL) : Stent combined with surgical delivery system (e.g., surgical tools, delivery sheath, etc.) :)
Patent 6068635: Device for introducing an endoprosthesis into a catheter shaft
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Means for inserting or removing conduit within body : Means for use in bone reperation)
Patent 6068636: Intra-intestinal bypass gun
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Surgical mesh, connector, clip, clamp or band : Connector for hollow body organs : Alignment device (e.g., approximators))
Patent 6068637: Method and devices for performing vascular anastomosis
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Blood vessel, duct or teat cutter, scrapper or abrader : Occluding clip, clamp, or band)
Patent 6068638: Device, system and method for interstitial transvascular intervention
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Blood vessel, duct or teat cutter, scrapper or abrader : Occluding clip, clamp, or band)
Patent 6068639: Methods and devices for blood vessel harvesting
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Blood vessel, duct or teat cutter, scrapper or abrader : Occluding clip, clamp, or band)
Patent 6068640: Removal of corneal epithelium
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Corneal cutter or guide for corneal cutter : By electrical or thermal application)
Patent 6068641: Irrigated burr
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Cutting, puncturing or piercing : Cutter carried on elongated probe-like member : Artery or vein)
Patent 6068642: Flexible cutting tool and methods for its use
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Cutting, puncturing or piercing : Rotary cutter : Cylindrical)
Patent 6068643: Device for dilating a pupil and/or maintaining a pupil in a dilated state
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Internal pressure applicator (e.g., dilator) : Puncturing or piercing)
Patent 6068644: Embolic coil hydraulic deployment system having improved catheter
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Internal pressure applicator (e.g., dilator) : Puncturing or piercing)
Patent 6068645: Filter system and methods for removing blood clots and biological material
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Internal pressure applicator (e.g., dilator) : With emboli trap or filter : Nose or throat)
Patent 6068646: Artery clamp
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : External pressure applicator : Tourniquet : Nose or throat)
Patent 6068647: Ultrasonic clamp coagulator apparatus having improved clamp arm tissue pad
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Forceps : Head)
Patent 6068648: Tissue anchoring system and method
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Suture retaining means (e.g., buttons) : Organic material containing)
Patent 6068649: Pacifier securing system
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Oral pacifier : Organic material containing)
Patent 6068650: Method of Selectively applying needle array configurations
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical therapeutic systems :)
Patent 6068652: Method and means for calculating electrode frequency allocation
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical therapeutic systems : Promoting auditory function : Producing aural effects by stimulation : By partially or wholly implanted device : Respiratory movement)
Patent 6068653: Electrophysiology catheter device
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical energy applicator : Placed in body : Hand or foot)
Patent 6068654: T-shaped medical graft connector
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Hollow or tubular part or organ (e.g., bladder, urethra, bronchi, bile duct, etc.) : Bone composition)
Patent 6068655: Endoprosthesis for vascular bifurcation
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : ARTERIAL PROSTHESIS (I.E., BLOOD VESSEL) : Bifurcated : Monofilament)
Patent 6068656: Coronary stent
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : ARTERIAL PROSTHESIS (I.E., BLOOD VESSEL) : Stent structure : Stent length remains constant with lateral expansion :)
Patent 6068657: Mechanical valve prosthesis with optimized closing mode
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : HEART VALVE : Having rigid or semirigid pivoting occluder : Supported by frame)
Patent 6068658: Prosthesis for knee replacement
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Bone : Joint bone : Knee joint bone : Having member secured to femoral and tibial bones : Unicondylar : Movable)
Patent 6068659: Method for characterizing congestion of objects in three dimensions
(DATA PROCESSING: STRUCTURAL DESIGN, MODELING, SIMULATION, AND EMULATION : MODELING BY MATHEMATICAL EXPRESSION :)
Patent 6068660: Method and apparatus for determining parasitic capacitance
(DATA PROCESSING: STRUCTURAL DESIGN, MODELING, SIMULATION, AND EMULATION : MODELING BY MATHEMATICAL EXPRESSION :)
Patent 6068661: Method of emulating synchronous communication
(DATA PROCESSING: STRUCTURAL DESIGN, MODELING, SIMULATION, AND EMULATION : EMULATION : Compatibility emulation : I/O adapter (e.g., port, controller))
Patent 6068662: Method and apparatus for congestion removal
(DATA PROCESSING: DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF CIRCUIT OR SEMICONDUCTOR MASK : CIRCUIT DESIGN : Optimization (e.g., redundancy, compaction) :)
Patent 6068663: Design support system with circuit designing data editing function
(DATA PROCESSING: DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF CIRCUIT OR SEMICONDUCTOR MASK : CIRCUIT DESIGN : Floorplanning : Layout editor (e.g., updating) : Timing analysis (e.g., delay time, path delay, latch timing))
Patent 6068664: Tightening device for use with safety belts with eccentric locking
(CHAIRS AND SEATS : BODY OR OCCUPANT RESTRAINT OR CONFINEMENT : Safety belt or harness; e.g., lap belt or shoulder harness : Inertia-responsive locking or tightening of belt or harness : Having means to lock belt against further extension when in its occupant-restraining position)
Patent 6068665: Stain removing compositions
(BLEACHING AND DYEING; FLUID TREATMENT AND CHEMICAL MODIFICATION OF TEXTILES AND FIBERS : CLEANING OR LAUNDERING : Cellulose ester or ether fibers)
Patent 6068666: Blended fiber garment over dyeing process
(BLEACHING AND DYEING; FLUID TREATMENT AND CHEMICAL MODIFICATION OF TEXTILES AND FIBERS : PROCESS OF COLOR RENOVATING A DYED PRODUCT : Logwood)
Patent 6068667: Mixtures of symmetrical and unsymmetrical red reactive dyes
(BLEACHING AND DYEING; FLUID TREATMENT AND CHEMICAL MODIFICATION OF TEXTILES AND FIBERS : REACTIVE DYE COMPOSITION, PROCESS, OR PRODUCT : Alkylene sulfato, halotriazine, halodiazine, haloquinoxaline, or halopyrimidine dye : Silica or calcareous substrate, e.g., glass, etc.)
Patent 6068668: Process for forming a semiconductor device
(METAL WORKING : BARRIER LAYER OR SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE MAKING : Means for opening or separating a pack)
Patent 6068669: Compliant interconnect for testing a semiconductor die
(METAL WORKING : BARRIER LAYER OR SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE MAKING : Means for opening or separating a pack)
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