Patents 6079939 - 6080193

 

 

Patent 6079939: Pallet handling apparatus
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : APPARATUS FOR MOVING INTERSUPPORTING ARTICLES INTO, WITHIN, OR FROM FREESTANDING, ORDERLY LAYERED, OR MUTUALLY STABILIZING ORDERLY GROUP : Positions intersupporting article into row : Includes revolving or swinging handler : Includes movable stack support for gravity unloading article)

Patent 6079940: Method for removing and transporting articles from molds
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : PROCESS : Of charging load-holding or -supporting element from source and transporting element to working, treating, or inspecting station : Of stacking)

Patent 6079941: Moving system
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : PROCESS : Of charging or discharging self-loading or unloading vehicle : Nongravity type)

Patent 6079942: Pump seal flushing ring
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WITH LUBRICATING, SEALING, PACKING OR BEARING MEANS HAVING INTERNAL WORKING FLUID CONNECTION (E.G., FLUID OR FLUID BIASED SEAL, ETC.) : For shaft sealing, packing, lubricating or bearing means : Plural, axially spaced blades in each path)

Patent 6079943: Removable inner turbine shell and bucket tip clearance control
(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 6079944: Gas turbine stationary blade double cross type seal device
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : INCLUDING THERMAL EXPANSION JOINT : Circumferentially spaced nozzle or stator segments : And axial or circumferential expansion)

Patent 6079945: Brush seal for high-pressure rotor applications
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : BEARING, SEAL, OR LINER BETWEEN SHAFT OR SHAFT SLEEVE AND STATIC PART : Seal : Resiliently biased : Fixed between radially separate surfaces)

Patent 6079946: 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 : Flow exhausted to working fluid : Arcuate planar folding of working surface)

Patent 6079947: Fan blade applique
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : SPECIFIC BLADE STRUCTURE (E.G., SHAPE, MATERIAL, ETC.) : Laminated, embedded member or encased material : Propeller and non-mixers)

Patent 6079948: Blade for axial fluid machine having projecting portion at the tip and root of the blade
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : SPECIFIC BLADE STRUCTURE (E.G., SHAPE, MATERIAL, ETC.) : Irregular, flanged or channel forming blade surface : Angular or offset : Concentric or circular ribs)

Patent 6079949: Ratchet assembly for pedestal fan
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : SUPPORT MOUNTING, CARRIER OR FAIRING STRUCTURE : Selectively adjustable impeller mount : Water or marine propellers)

Patent 6079950: Pool recirculation control system
(PUMPS : CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL OF PUMP DRIVE MOTOR : Having timer or delay means : Pumps in parallel flow paths with common inflow or outflow)

Patent 6079951: Bird bath fountain
(PUMPS : CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL OF PUMP DRIVE MOTOR : Responsive to accumulation of pumped liquid in receiver : By float : Liquid accumulation controlled discharge valve downstream of motor controller sensing means)

Patent 6079952: Continuous capacity control for a multi-stage compressor
(PUMPS : PROCESSES : Getter heating, vaporizing, or regeneration)

Patent 6079953: Raising siphon method and apparatus
(PUMPS : PROCESSES : Getter heating, vaporizing, or regeneration)

Patent 6079954: Air pumping station for pneumatic toy vehicle
(PUMPS : WITH SIGNAL, INDICATOR, OR INSPECTION MEANS : Mechanically actuated valve carried by piston)

Patent 6079955: Variable displacement pump
(PUMPS : CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL OF DRIVE TRANSMISSION OR PUMP DISPLACEMENT : Having condition responsive pumped fluid control : With inlet valve)

Patent 6079956: Multi-stage hydraulic pump
(PUMPS : SUCCESSIVE STAGES : With interstage discharge or additional discharge from former stage : Pressure responsive interstage discharge : With sump pressure actuation)

Patent 6079957: Soft start valve
(PUMPS : WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE PUMPED FLUID CONTROL : Inlet throttle or stop valve : Centrifugally actuated)

Patent 6079958: Dry-pit submersible pump having a fan and a torque-relieving mechanism
(PUMPS : INCLUDING DISENGAGEABLE ROTARY OR FRANGIBLE DRIVE CONNECTION : Pump distributor control)

Patent 6079959: Reciprocating pump
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Fluid motor : Common pumping and motor working member : With additional unitary common pumping and motor working member : Plural collapsible walls)

Patent 6079960: Linear compressor with a coaxial piston arrangement
(PUMPS : EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER TYPE : Plural pumping members in single pump chamber : Coaxial reciprocating pumping members : Form opposite chamber walls : Endless chain or belt)

Patent 6079961: Piston pump for a vehicle brake system having a plastic piston with a wear resistant cam-striking face
(PUMPS : EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER TYPE : Valved piston : Having separate means biasing valve closed : Manually operated pump)

Patent 6079962: Composite aluminum alloy scroll machine components
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : WORKING MEMBER HAS PLANETARY OR PLANETATING MOVEMENT : Helical working member, e.g., scroll : Having specific wrap or end plate, e.g., shape, material, coating : With working fluid bias)

Patent 6079963: Displacement type compressor and method of forming coating film
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : WORKING MEMBER HAS PLANETARY OR PLANETATING MOVEMENT : Helical working member, e.g., scroll : Having specific wrap or end plate, e.g., shape, material, coating : With working fluid bias)

Patent 6079964: Fluid handling device
(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 6079965: Cylinder, for a rolling piston compressor
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : WORKING MEMBER HAS PLANETARY OR PLANETATING MOVEMENT : With relatively movable partition member : Circumferentially spaced working chambers)

Patent 6079966: Compressor housing
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : WITH MECHANICAL SEALING : Seal element between stationary cylinder parts : Movable seal on vane)

Patent 6079967: Fluid compressor
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : HELICAL WORKING MEMBER : Axially spaced working chambers)

Patent 6079968: Device for the controlled spraying of pulverulent lubricants onto punches and dies of tableting presses
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : WITH MEANS APPLYING COATING (E.G., PARTING, ETC.) MATERIAL TO WORK OR WORK CONTACT MEANS : Separate means applying material directly to shaping means, dough divider trap chamber, or between work and shaping means : Bead clamping means, air bag support means or means sealing tire opening)

Patent 6079969: Compactor
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : WITH INDICATOR, SIGNAL, RECORDER, ILLUMINATOR, OR INSPECTION MEANS : For determining, observing, or recording position of adjustable element : In press mold cycle)

Patent 6079970: Apparatus for rolling up a sheet of dough
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : PRESS FORMING MEANS, PRESS RESHAPING MEANS, OR VULCANIZING MEANS IS ENDLESS SURFACE TYPE : Roll press member coacting with endless surface having product forming shape imparting cavities)

Patent 6079971: Injection assembly for a plastic injection mould and method for making the assembly
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : FEMALE MOLD AND CHARGER TO SUPPLY FLUENT STOCK UNDER PRESSURE THERETO IN FLUID-TIGHT RELATIONSHIP (E.G., INJECTION MOLD, ETC.) : With means to heat or cool : Including heated or cooled nozzle : Comprising staged inflation means)

Patent 6079972: Injection molding cooling core having spiral grooves
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : FEMALE MOLD AND CHARGER TO SUPPLY FLUENT STOCK UNDER PRESSURE THERETO IN FLUID-TIGHT RELATIONSHIP (E.G., INJECTION MOLD, ETC.) : With means to heat or cool : Cooling means for female mold : Comprising staged inflation means)

Patent 6079973: Apparatus for molding plastic caps
(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 6079974: Combustion chamber to accommodate a split-stream of recycled gases
(COMBUSTION : FUEL DISPERSER INSTALLED IN FURNACE : Feed projected tangential to wall of circular combustion chamber : Baffle means forms flame ring around combustion chamber)

Patent 6079975: Multi-layer candle having different fragrances in each layer
(COMBUSTION : CANDLE, E.G., TAPER, ETC. : Having common flame chamber or shield means)

Patent 6079976: Structure for supply of fuel and pilot air
(COMBUSTION : ADJUNCTIVE, RELATIVELY LOW VELOCITY, FLAME MAINTAINING FUEL PASSAGE : Flame sweeps dished incandescing surface)

Patent 6079977: Dental impression tray
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Having static product shaping surface (e.g., mold) : Intra-oral : Combined with other device)

Patent 6079978: Matrix for dental fillings
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Having static product shaping surface (e.g., mold) : Intra-oral : Deformable or flexible band (e.g., matrix) : Ligature wire)

Patent 6079979: Endonontic irrigator tips and kits
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Having intra-oral dispensing means : Endodontic : Parallel drilling)

Patent 6079980: Dental patient face mask
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Having absorption means or means to isolate tooth or mouth from adjacent area (e.g., bib, dam, etc.) : Bib : Screw actuated clamp for apertured tool bit)

Patent 6079981: One visit denture
(DENTISTRY : PROSTHODONTICS : Prefabricated denture : Between tooth engaging clasp and denture)

Patent 6079982: Interactive simulator ride
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : VEHICLE OPERATOR INSTRUCTION OR TESTING : Range finding)

Patent 6079983: Educational instrument for numbers
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : MATHEMATICS : Arithmetic : Division or multiplication : Elements manually placed on or removed from elongate means during use)

Patent 6079984: Educational system and method of using same
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : PHYSICAL EDUCATION : Rosary)

Patent 6079985: Programmable sound and music making device
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : AUDIO RECORDING : Audio recording on disk)

Patent 6079986: Stacking coaxial connector for three printed circuit boards
(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 6079987: Connector for electronic parts
(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 6079988: Electrical connector having spring contact with double contact projections as a contact region with contact pad of an external
(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 6079989: Electrical connection device having electrical connection members with a tubular body and a sliding tip
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : With provision to conduct electricity from panel circuit to another panel circuit : Micro panel circuit arrangement, e.g., ICM, DIP, chip, wafer, etc. : Dual inline package (DIP) : Contact having resilient shank)

Patent 6079990: Terminal-receiving socket for mounting on a circuit board
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : Distinct contact secured to panel circuit : Resilient contact or to receive resilient contact : Resilient contact or to receive resilient contact)

Patent 6079991: Method for placing contact on electrical connector
(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 6079992: Track lighting fixture
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : FOR INTERFITTING WITH UNINTERRUPTED SUPPORT RAIL OR UNINTERRUPTED CONTACT : Coupling part with actuating means urging contact surface to move with respect to rest of connector and toward mating contact : Uninterrupted contact accessible by mating contact moving in a first, then a lateral direction)

Patent 6079993: Hinged electronic device
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH RELATIVELY GUIDED MEMBERS AND INTERMEDIATE PLIABLE CONDUCTOR : Relatively movable about axis : Hinge : Coaxial contacts, center one comprising separator, e.g., photo flash)

Patent 6079994: Switching connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : HAVING CIRCUIT INTERRUPTING PROVISION EFFECTED BY MATING OR HAVING "DEAD" CONTACT ACTIVATED AFTER MATING : Contact encasing chamber)

Patent 6079995: Protective grounding electrical receptacle with repositional plug acceptors
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : HAVING CIRCUIT INTERRUPTING PROVISION EFFECTED BY MATING OR HAVING "DEAD" CONTACT ACTIVATED AFTER MATING : Contact encasing chamber)

Patent 6079996: 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 6079997: Lamp socket with rainwater drainage means
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : HAVING RETAINER OR PASSAGEWAY FOR FLUENT MATERIAL : Vent : Encompassing wire)

Patent 6079998: Low insertion force connector with gear driven cams
(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 6079999: Single action mechanical/electrical circuit card engagement mechanism
(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 6080000: Cam-in edge-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 6080001: Positive retention sleeve for modular connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Having push-pull contacts spaced along only one planar side wall transverse to longitudinal engagement axis (e.g., telephone jack or plug) : Including appurtenant means for supporting other structure)

Patent 6080002: Method and apparatus for securing the continuity of a power supply to an electrical appliance
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Retaining means : Adapted to engage contact of mating part : With socket contact transversely engaging male threaded part)

Patent 6080003: Multi-stage interconnection type electronic component with movable hook guide member and electronic equipment having the plural modules
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Retaining means : Laterally moving slide : With socket contact transversely engaging male threaded part)

Patent 6080004: Electrical plug lock
(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 6080005: Terminal fitting
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : CONTACT COMPRISING CUTTER (SEVERING, PIERCING, ABRADING, SCRAPING, BREAKING OR TEARING) : Insulation cutter : Conductor sheath piercing : Having slot edge for cutting insulation : Contact engages conductor in at least two locations spaced along conductor axis : Having radially outwardly facing contact surface)

Patent 6080006: Insulated connector for electrical conductors
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : CONTACT COMPRISING CUTTER (SEVERING, PIERCING, ABRADING, SCRAPING, BREAKING OR TEARING) : Insulation cutter : Conductor sheath piercing : Pivoting cutter, pivoting means to operate cutter, or pivoting means to move conductor against cutter : More than one conductor in same slot)

Patent 6080007: Communication connector with wire holding sled
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : CONTACT COMPRISING CUTTER (SEVERING, PIERCING, ABRADING, SCRAPING, BREAKING OR TEARING) : Insulation cutter : Conductor sheath piercing : Contact member cutting to contact first conductor and contacting second conductor : Piercing means comprising end of screw)

Patent 6080008: Push-wire contact
(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 6080009: Protective structure for junctions
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH STRESS RELIEVING MEANS FOR CONDUCTOR TO TERMINAL JOINT : Curved conductor path : Distinct cable attached enlargement means)

Patent 6080010: Bracket design for a back to back individual strain relief of two modular connectors
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SUPPORTING MEANS FOR COUPLING PART : Supporting plural, independent coupling parts : Yoke)

Patent 6080011: Stacked double deck modular gang jack 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 6080012: Electrical connector having a retention mechanism
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SUPPORTING MEANS FOR COUPLING PART : Having resilient means engaging panel opening : Coupling part including panel engaging shoulder)

Patent 6080013: Electrode mounting structure
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SUPPORTING MEANS FOR COUPLING PART : Comprising or for use with supporting panel : Plural detachable flanges)

Patent 6080014: Trailer circuit connector mount
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SUPPORTING MEANS FOR COUPLING PART : Means to clamp : Directly attached to panel by elongated fastener in tension (e.g., rivet, bolt or screw))

Patent 6080015: Method for connecting coaxial cables and connector for that purpose
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : INCLUDING OR FOR USE WITH COAXIAL CABLE : Having screw-threaded or screw-thread operated cable grip : With radially compressible cable grip : For permanent attachment to panel, e.g., by welding)

Patent 6080016: Electrical connector assembly
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : HAVING OR PROVIDING INDUCTIVE OR CAPACITIVE SHIELD : Molded connector body)

Patent 6080017: Electrical card connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : HAVING OR PROVIDING INDUCTIVE OR CAPACITIVE SHIELD : Molded connector body)

Patent 6080018: Grounding arrangement for a shielded cable connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : HAVING OR PROVIDING INDUCTIVE OR CAPACITIVE SHIELD : Having means for electrically connecting shield of shielded cable to connector shield member : Having laterally spaced prongs)

Patent 6080019: Lamp and lamp base assembly
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH VITREOUS-TYPE ENVELOPE (E.G., BASE OF LAMP OR VACUUM TUBE) : Having means for electrically connecting shield of shielded cable to connector shield member)

Patent 6080020: Ground plane for a filtered electrical connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH CIRCUIT COMPONENT OR COMPRISING CONNECTOR WHICH FULLY ENCLOSES CIRCUIT COMPONENT : Having only two duplicate contacts arranged bilaterally symmetric about longitudinal axis of engagement)

Patent 6080021: Jack socket having a tubular guide and a holder detached from one another
(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) : Plug having cylindrical or annular contacts of substantially the same diameter (e.g., jack-type plug) : Receptacle having internal screw-thread-coupling contact)

Patent 6080022: Multivoltage keyed electrical connector
(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 : Having plural bayonet-coupling contacts)

Patent 6080023: Electrical connector with a contact-ensuring slide
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Metallic connector or contact secured to insulation : Secured by superposition of insulating body parts : Latching part unitary with metallic connector or contact)

Patent 6080024: Multi-stranded conductor terminal assembly having resilient contact pad with undulations
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : METALLIC CONNECTOR OR CONTACT HAVING MOVABLE OR RESILIENT SECURING PART : Screw-thread operated securing part : Screw axis intersects conductor axis (e.g., set screw) : With movable clamp jaw between conductor and screw or nut (e.g., slidable follower) : Clamp jaw movably secured to screw or nut : Adapted to have secured wire conductor extending transverse to longitudinal coupling axis)

Patent 6080025: Cowling latch for outboard motor
(MARINE PROPULSION : SCREW PROPELLER : Propulsion unit casing : Cowl : With open bottom)

Patent 6080026: Direct injected personal watercraft
(MARINE PROPULSION : MEANS FOR ACCOMODATING OR MOVING ENGINE FLUIDS : For engine speed)

Patent 6080027: Flotation device
(BUOYS, RAFTS, AND AQUATIC DEVICES : RAFTS : Inflatable : Having inflation valve means : Variable ballast)

Patent 6080028: Life ring/chair combination
(BUOYS, RAFTS, AND AQUATIC DEVICES : BODY SUPPORTING BUOYANT DEVICE : With seat : Annular buoyant member : Cushion)

Patent 6080029: Method of manufacturing a spark plug with ground electrode concentrically disposed to a central electrode
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : Spark plug or spark gap making : Electrode position sensing or adjusting by optical operation)

Patent 6080030: Light emitting device, electric device provided with the light emitting device, and method of producing the light emitting device
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : With assembly or disassembly : Display or gas panel making :)

Patent 6080031: Methods of encapsulating electroluminescent apparatus
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : With assembly or disassembly : Display or gas panel making : With sealing :)

Patent 6080032: Process for low temperature semiconductor fabrication
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : Electrode making : Electrode shaping : Emissive type : CRT mask mounting)

Patent 6080033: Footprint generating toy
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : BODY-CARRIED OR WORN : Wheeled vehicle)

Patent 6080034: Multi-cultural doll
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : HAVING CHEMILUMINESCENT LIGHT SOURCE, OPTIC FIBER, MIRROR, OR LENS : Having fluid-driven rotatable radial blade (e.g., pinwheel))

Patent 6080035: Yo-yo having snap-on rotor members
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : ROTATING OR HAVING VISIBLE ROTATING PORTION (E.G., SPINNING OR WHIRLING, NOT ROLLING) : Having attached cord for imparting rotation : Wound about rotatable member : Bandalore : Including piston slidable along central apertured member)

Patent 6080036: Yo-yo having radially anchored cushions
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : ROTATING OR HAVING VISIBLE ROTATING PORTION (E.G., SPINNING OR WHIRLING, NOT ROLLING) : Having attached cord for imparting rotation : Wound about rotatable member : Bandalore : Including piston slidable along central apertured member)

Patent 6080037: Brassiere
(FOUNDATION GARMENTS : BREAST OR CHEST, E.G., BRASSIERES : With inflatable or liquid-containing chambers : With means providing girthwise elasticity for brassiere)

Patent 6080038: Panty girdle
(FOUNDATION GARMENTS : FOR LOWER TORSO INCLUDING THIGHS, E.G., CORSET, GIRDLES : Abdominal uplifting sling type : Having means to interengage with lacing cord)

Patent 6080039: Table drive for multi-axis machine tool
(ABRADING : PRECISION DEVICE OR PROCESS - OR WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL : With indicating : Of tool or work holder position :)

Patent 6080040: Wafer carrier head with inflatable bladder and attack angle control for polishing
(ABRADING : PRECISION DEVICE OR PROCESS - OR WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL : With indicating : And feeding of tool or work holder :)

Patent 6080041: Compact motorized table saw
(ABRADING : PRECISION DEVICE OR PROCESS - OR WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL : With feeding of tool or work holder : And feeding of tool or work holder)

Patent 6080042: Flatness and throughput of single side polishing of wafers
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Glass or stone abrading : By blasting)

Patent 6080043: Apparatus and method for achieving positive crown during ABS lap
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Glass or stone abrading : By blasting)

Patent 6080044: Fining/polishing machine
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Glass or stone abrading : Lens : With nonatmospheric fluid carrier)

Patent 6080045: Machining methods and apparatus
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Roll, roller, shaft, ball, or piston abrading : Edging)

Patent 6080046: Underwater wafer storage and wafer picking for chemical mechanical polishing
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : With critical nonabrading work treating : Bearing raceway)

Patent 6080047: Procedure for the surface treatment of petrous materials
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Utilizing nonrigid tool : Utilizing mounted rigid abrading tool only)

Patent 6080048: Polishing machine
(ABRADING : MACHINE : Rotary tool : Rotary disk : Work rotating : Rotary work holder : Lens abrader)

Patent 6080049: Wafer polishing apparatus
(ABRADING : MACHINE : Rotary tool : Rotary disk : Work rotating : Rotary work holder : Lens abrader)

Patent 6080050: Carrier head including a flexible membrane and a compliant backing member for a chemical mechanical polishing 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 6080051: Apparatus for machining cylindrical workpieces
(ABRADING : MACHINE : Endless band tool : Presser or former : Roller work feed)

Patent 6080052: Machine for finishing nonmagnetic components
(ABRADING : MACHINE : Tumbling device : Rigid)

Patent 6080053: Outside diameter finishing tool and method of making the same
(ABRADING : RIGID TOOL : Laminate)

Patent 6080054: Device and process for separating sausages
(BUTCHERING : SAUSAGE MAKING : Delinking : By applying constricting member)

Patent 6080055: Method and apparatus for stripping casings from sausages
(BUTCHERING : SAUSAGE MAKING : Peeling : By applying constricting member)

Patent 6080056: Coin handling apparatus and a coin deposit machine incorporating such an apparatus
(COIN HANDLING : ASSORTER : Electric computation)

Patent 6080057: Coin dispensing mechanism having a peg and groove configuration
(COIN HANDLING : DELIVERER : Rotary : With follower)

Patent 6080058: Hood door airfoil
(VENTILATION : WORKSTATION VENTILATOR (E.G., HOOD, OFFTAKE, ETC.) : Covered workbench chamber (e.g., fume hood, etc.) : With outlet air treatment means)

Patent 6080059: Motor-vehicle passenger-compartment air-cleaner
(VENTILATION : VEHICLE (E.G., AUTOMOBILE, ETC.) : Having inlet airway : Including specific air distributor : Having adjustable deflector : Wheel-axle operated)

Patent 6080060: Equipment for air supply to a room
(VENTILATION : CLEAN ROOM : Having blower)

Patent 6080061: Game machine for randomly selected information comparison with sets of selected, randomly selected and correlated information
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : In a chance application : Geometric maze)

Patent 6080062: Lotto gaming apparatus and method
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : With communication link (e.g., television broadcast, etc.) : Network type (e.g., computer network, etc.) : Pivotally-translatable handle (e.g., joystick, etc.))

Patent 6080063: Simulated real time game play with live event
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : With communication link (e.g., television broadcast, etc.) : Network type (e.g., computer network, etc.) : Pivotally-translatable handle (e.g., joystick, etc.))

Patent 6080064: Device for playing games via a communications network, and a game system using a communications network
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : With communication link (e.g., television broadcast, etc.) : Network type (e.g., computer network, etc.) : Pivotally-translatable handle (e.g., joystick, etc.))

Patent 6080065: Tearing configuration for flexible element of elastomeric coupling
(ROTARY SHAFTS, GUDGEONS, HOUSINGS, AND FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS FOR ROTARY SHAFTS : OVERLOAD RELEASE COUPLING : Torque transmitted via frangible element : Member is coiled spring)

Patent 6080066: Motion impartation device
(ROTARY SHAFTS, GUDGEONS, HOUSINGS, AND FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS FOR ROTARY SHAFTS : TORQUE TRANSMITTED VIA FLEXIBLE ELEMENT : Element positioned between intermeshing teeth on driving and driven members : Axially directed pin)

Patent 6080067: Reflective curved container for viewing objects
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES : ILLUSION OR STAGE DEVICE : Illusion caused by mirror : By use of video or projected picture)

Patent 6080068: Golf club
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Club or club support : Head and shaft connection : Having longitudinal recess or projection)

Patent 6080069: Golf club head with improved weight distributions
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Club or club support : Head : Vibratory wave (e.g, shock wave, etc.) modifying feature : Plural grooves)

Patent 6080070: Putter head with improved alignment and stability features
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Club or club support : Head : Putter : Embedded in head)

Patent 6080071: Basketball rim and net assembly
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PLAYING FIELD OR COURT GAME; GAME ELEMENT OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR OTHER THAN PROJECTOR OR PROJECTILE, PER SE : Goal or target structure for projectile; element thereof : Apertured or pocketed goal or target (e.g., for hockey, soccer, polo, lacrosse, etc.) : Goal or target is elevated and horizontally disposed (e.g., for basketball, etc.) : Hoop or the net, pocket, or support structure therefor : Breakaway hoop : Having parallelogram linkage)

Patent 6080072: Belt handling system
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : MEANS FOR ADJUSTING BELT TENSION OR FOR SHIFTING BELT, PULLEY OR GUIDE ROLL : And severance lines for separable rim sections diametrically opposite each other)

Patent 6080073: Electric auxiliary apparatus for bicycle
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : INPUT FROM INDEPENDENT POWER SOURCES : Including manual input : And electric motor input :)

Patent 6080074: Process for precise adjustment of a hydrostatic and mechanical torque division gearing
(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 : Speed responsive control : Pressure controlled)

Patent 6080075: Compact actuator for a throttle assembly
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : ELECTRIC OR MAGNETIC DRIVE OR CONTROL : Fluid controlled mechanical clutch or brake)

Patent 6080076: Mechanical locking differential
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : WITH LUBRICATON : For differential planetary gearing : Electric or magnetic engaged brake and spring engaged lockup clutch)

Patent 6080077: Planetary gear drive train
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : PLANETARY GEARING OR ELEMENT : Coaxial teeth around planet pinion engage axially spaced relatively rotatable gears : Engage plural relatively rotatable sun gears : Friction clutch)

Patent 6080078: Planetary gear with compensating coupling
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : PLANETARY GEARING OR ELEMENT : Floating or flexible coupling or support : Nonmetallic or resilient)

Patent 6080079: Toroidal continuously variable transmission
(FRICTION GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : FLUID CONTROL : Of toroidal transmission : And electric or magnetic control)

Patent 6080080: Device and method for adjusting the transmission ratio of a CVT
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : TRANSMISSION CONTROL : Continuously variable friction transmission : With clutch control : Stopped at end of cycle)

Patent 6080081: Automatic motor vehicle P.T.O. drive control
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : TRANSMISSION CONTROL : With clutch control : Clutch and transmission controlled : Electronic digital control)

Patent 6080082: Engine output torque control for powertrain with engageable positive clutches
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : TRANSMISSION CONTROL : Engine controlled by transmission : Transmission setting contingent : Initiation inhibited by sensed condition)

Patent 6080083: Shift mode selector for automatic transmission
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : TRANSMISSION CONTROL : Transmission controlled by engine : By input manifold pressure or engine fuel control : Prevents unsafe or unintentional shift : With synchronization)

Patent 6080084: Apparatus for automatic transmission shifting action, having device for learning compensation of control parameter influencing pattern of
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : TRANSMISSION CONTROL : Transmission controlled by engine : By input manifold pressure or engine fuel control : Servo motor timing : Speed responsive control : Electric valve control)

Patent 6080085: Control system, in particular emergency control system, of an automatic clutch
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : CLUTCH CONTROL : Regulated clutch engagement : Overload release)

Patent 6080086: Elliptical motion exercise methods and apparatus
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Bicylcling : Out of water type)

Patent 6080087: Method and apparatus to exercise developmentally delayed persons
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Occupant suspended from above (e.g., by a body harness, etc.) for foot travel : Rolling)

Patent 6080088: Exercise machine
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Rowing : Rolling)

Patent 6080089: Training bag apparatus
(EXERCISE DEVICES : STRIKING : Handheld jump rope)

Patent 6080090: Folding portable exercise apparatus
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing resilient force resistance : Including rope element wrapped about another element)

Patent 6080091: Exercise machine press arm
(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 6080092: Industrial cleaning sponge
(ROLL OR ROLLER : WITH SPECIFIC ROLLER EXTERIOR SURFACE STRUCTURE : Surface projections, indentations, or slits : Printing or copying)

Patent 6080093: Apparatus for wicket-top converting of a cross-laminated synthetic resin fiber mesh bag
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : CONTAINER MAKING : Pliable container (e.g., bag, envelope, etc.) : With printing or photographic reproduction : End flap folding)

Patent 6080094: Stepper advertising device and method
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : CONTAINER MAKING : Pliable container (e.g., bag, envelope, etc.) : Assembling of distinct members : Return envelope or message card and main envelope : Plastically deformable)

Patent 6080095: Carton-shaping machine
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : CONTAINER OR TUBE ERECTING, OPENING, OR COLLAPSING : Including closing end of tube)

Patent 6080096: Method for packing perishable goods
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : CONTAINER OR TUBE ERECTING, OPENING, OR COLLAPSING : Collapsing : By manually driven or manipulated means)

Patent 6080097: Cushioning conversion machine with single feed/cut motor
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : WITH CUTTING, BREAKING, TEARING, OR ABRADING : And with bending : Folding : With means to advance work or product : Continuous advance with rotary folder surface moving with work : Plural applicators)

Patent 6080098: Method and a device for internal cleaning of a centrifugal rotor, and a centrifugal separator equipped with a device of this kind
(IMPERFORATE BOWL: CENTRIFUGAL SEPARATORS : WITH MEANS FOR FURNISHING AUXILIARY FLUID TO MATERIAL OR APPARATUS : Liquid : Including conduit of flexible umbilical cable type)

Patent 6080099: Radioactive therapeutic seeds
(SURGERY : RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCE APPLIED TO BODY FOR THERAPY : Radioactive substance placed within body (e.g., inhaled, implanted, injected, etc.) : Injectors/holders for seeds or implants (e.g., capsules) : Seeds : Body pierced by tubular cutter or rod-type punch)

Patent 6080100: Prophylactic system with vasodilator-containing film
(SURGERY : SEXUAL APPLIANCE : Stoma closures (e.g., colostomy plugs))

Patent 6080101: Endoscope video camera head which can be autoclaved
(SURGERY : ENDOSCOPE : With camera or solid state imager : Means for coupling camera or imager : Having tool raising platform)

Patent 6080102: System for evulsing subcutaneous tissue
(SURGERY : ENDOSCOPE : With guide means for body insertion : Means for coupling camera or imager)

Patent 6080104: Electronic endoscope system
(SURGERY : ENDOSCOPE : Having imaging and illumination means : Light source : With light intensity control : Body pierced by tubular cutter or rod-type punch)

Patent 6080105: Illuminated dental and surgical retractor and kit including plurality of blades and blades recharging base
(SURGERY : SPECULA : Retractor : With special blade or retracting surface structure : Containing light transmitting material : Body pierced by tubular cutter or rod-type punch)

Patent 6080106: Patient interface system with a scale
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING :)

Patent 6080107: Methods for the use of contrast agents in ultrasonic imaging
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : Contrast enhancement : Blood flow studies)

Patent 6080108: Scanning aid for quantified three dimensional ultrasonic diagnostic imaging
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : Structure of transducer or probe assembly : Blood flow studies)

Patent 6080109: Modular imaging/treatment catheter assembly
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : Structure of transducer or probe assembly : Probe placed in vascular system or body orifice : With acoustical or display imaging : With volumetric measurement)

Patent 6080110: Heartbeat monitor for wearing during exercise
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Cardiovascular : Detecting blood vessel pulsation : Force applied against skin to close blood vessel)

Patent 6080111: Wrist alarm apparatus for sudden heart attack patient
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Cardiovascular : Detecting blood vessel pulsation : Pulse indicator : Entire testing assembly supported on wrist : Pressure in inflatable occluder automatically raised above systolic pressure)

Patent 6080112: Acoustic tumor detection using stacked derived-band ABR amplitude
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Ear or testing by auditory stimulus : Locating acupuncture points)

Patent 6080113: Incisional breast biopsy device
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Sampling nonliquid body material (e.g., bone, muscle tissue, epithelial cells, etc.) : Cutting : Breath exhaled into or inhaled from expansible chamber)

Patent 6080114: Method for coaxial breast biopsy
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Sampling nonliquid body material (e.g., bone, muscle tissue, epithelial cells, etc.) : Cutting : Body pierced by tubular cutter or rod-type punch : Body pierced by tubular cutter or rod-type punch)

Patent 6080115: Bone marrow biopsy needle
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Sampling nonliquid body material (e.g., bone, muscle tissue, epithelial cells, etc.) : Cutting : Body pierced by tubular cutter or rod-type punch : Body pierced by tubular cutter or rod-type punch)

Patent 6080116: Interstitial fluid collection and constituent measurement
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Liquid collection : Wiping or dabbing)

Patent 6080117: Guide wire extension system
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Flexible catheter guide : Indicator)

Patent 6080118: Vaginal probe and method of using same
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Measuring anatomical characteristic or force applied to or exerted by body : Vagina or uterus : Means for controlling liquid flow)

Patent 6080119: Process and device for generating shock waves for medical uses
(SURGERY: KINESITHERAPY : KINESITHERAPY : Contact-free comminution of concretion : Hyperthermia)

Patent 6080120: Compression sleeve for use with a gradient sequential compression system
(SURGERY: KINESITHERAPY : KINESITHERAPY : Device with applicator having specific movement : Flexible membrane caused to move by fluid pressure : Body member enclosing or encircling : Pulsating pressure or sequentially inflatable : With means for mounting upon floor)

Patent 6080121: Laminated orthopedic brace
(SURGERY: SPLINT, BRACE, OR BANDAGE : ORTHOPEDIC BANDAGE : Splint or brace :)

Patent 6080122: Motion restraining brace
(SURGERY: SPLINT, BRACE, OR BANDAGE : ORTHOPEDIC BANDAGE : Splint or brace : With hinge or pivot : By chemically reactive material (e.g., plaster cast))

Patent 6080123: Orthotic joint with radial hydraulic force transfer
(SURGERY: SPLINT, BRACE, OR BANDAGE : ORTHOPEDIC BANDAGE : Splint or brace : With hinge or pivot : By chemically reactive material (e.g., plaster cast))

Patent 6080124: Patella strap method
(SURGERY: SPLINT, BRACE, OR BANDAGE : ORTHOPEDIC BANDAGE : Splint or brace : Lower extremity : Knee : Finger)

Patent 6080125: Abdominal postoperative binder
(SURGERY: SPLINT, BRACE, OR BANDAGE : BANDAGE STRUCTURE : Support covering : For a particular body portion : Perforated)

Patent 6080126: Cotton swabs with soft tips
(SURGERY : SWAB INCLUDING HANDLE (E.G., STICK, ETC.) WITH ABSORBENT MATERIAL AT END THEREOF : Osmotic or diffusion pumped device or system)

Patent 6080127: Skin vibration method for topical targeted delivery of beneficial agents into hair follicles
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : With means for cutting, scarifying, or vibrating (e.g., ultrasonic, etc.) tissue : With tubular injection means inserted into body)

Patent 6080128: Liquefaction handpiece
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Material introduced into and removed from body through passage in body inserted means : Gas injected into body canal or cavity)

Patent 6080129: Method and apparatus for performing hysterosalpingography
(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 : Therapeutic material introduced or removed from natural body orifice : To or from the female reproductory tract : By catheter)

Patent 6080130: Gas power source for a needle-less injector
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Needleless hypodermic injector : Sensor controls pump, motor, or pressure driven means)

Patent 6080131: Vial for use as syringe accessory
(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 : Means for intermixing liquid with solid or different liquid : With self-acting sequential flow from reservoirs)

Patent 6080132: Apparatus for altering characteristics of a fluid
(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 : Means for intermixing liquid with solid or different liquid : Treating material introduced directly into liquid stream path : Liquid stream passes through reservoir containing treating material : Solid loaded into injector through opening in side wall of plunger housing)

Patent 6080133: Sealless rotary blood pump
(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.) : With vacuum breaking means (e.g., vent, etc.))

Patent 6080134: Expandable parenchymal bolt with lever activation
(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 securing conduit to body : Implanted connecting means : Obturator or stylet)

Patent 6080135: Automatically activated protection system for hypodermic needles
(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 cover or protector for body entering conduit : Cover or protector for body entering conduit movable axially relative to one another : And extended therefrom by piston when syringe is used)

Patent 6080136: Angiographic syringe adapter for front-loading injector
(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.) : With piston or plunger for expelling material from body or injector reservoir : Bellows-type reservoir)

Patent 6080137: Needle protector
(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 : Removable cover or protector for body inserted conduit : Bag type)

Patent 6080138: IV protector
(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 : Removable cover or protector for body inserted conduit : Bag type)

Patent 6080139: Apparatus for protecting care providers from baby urination accidents
(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.) : Pad having means for securing pad during use : By securing to garment or person : Waist opening)

Patent 6080140: Integral cerebro-vascular access system
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Method : Having air or gas venting passage)

Patent 6080141: Splittable tubular medical device and method for manufacture
(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 : Vaginal or douche type)

Patent 6080142: Catheter with grooved wall
(SURGERY : MEANS OR METHOD FOR FACILITATING REMOVAL OF NON THERAPEUTIC MATERIAL FROM BODY : Urinary catheter : Means for removing material from surface by suction)

Patent 6080143: Intraocular slit illuminator and method therefor
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Light application : Ophthalmic :)

Patent 6080144: Method of improving photorefractive keratectomy by increasing ablation smoothness
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Light application : Ophthalmic : Recurving or reshaping of the eye :)

Patent 6080146: Method and apparatus for hair removal
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Light application : Dermatological : Cataracts or glaucoma)

Patent 6080147: Method of employing a flashlamp for removal of hair, veins and capillaries
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Light application : Dermatological : Cataracts or glaucoma)

Patent 6080148: Variable pulse width lasing device
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Light application : Systems : Cataracts or glaucoma)

Patent 6080149: Method and apparatus for monitoring solid tissue heating
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Electrical application : Tip or other heat concentration means)

Patent 6080150: Cell necrosis apparatus
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Electrical application : Applicators : Coagulation)

Patent 6080151: Ablation catheter
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Electrical application : Applicators : Cutting : By needle)

Patent 6080152: Electrosurgical instrument
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Electrical application : Applicators : Cutting : Endoscopic : Articulated arm)

Patent 6080153: External fixation device
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : External fixation means : Couch)

Patent 6080154: Locating anchor
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Internal fixation means : Pin connector)

Patent 6080155: Method of inserting and preloading spinal implants
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Internal fixation means : Spinal positioner or stabilizer : Cyclable or incrementable)

Patent 6080156: Spinal column retaining method and apparatus
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Internal fixation means : Spinal positioner or stabilizer : Cyclable or incrementable)

Patent 6080157: Device to stabilize the lamina
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Internal fixation means : Spinal positioner or stabilizer : Cyclable or incrementable)

Patent 6080158: Intervertebral fusion device
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Internal fixation means : Spinal positioner or stabilizer : Cyclable or incrementable)

Patent 6080159: Ascending centromedullary thigh bone pin with mechanical clamping of its two ends
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Internal fixation means : Intramedullary fixator : Cross-fastened : With forceps or tweezers)

Patent 6080160: Use of shape memory alloy for internally fixing light emitting device at treatment site
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Internal fixation means : Orthopedic fastener : Multi-element or coated plate)

Patent 6080161: Fastener and method for bone fixation
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Specialized coating or material : Orthopedic fastener)

Patent 6080162: Modular orthopaedic clamping tool
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Orthopedic cutting instrument : Reamer or drill : Staple or similar driven fastener)

Patent 6080163: Device and method for trans myocardial revascularization (TMR)
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Means for inserting or removing conduit within body : Means for use in bone reperation)

Patent 6080164: Versatile stereotactic device
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Stereotaxic device : With fragmenting means)

Patent 6080165: Self-contained disposable handpiece for a skin tissue removing apparatus
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Means for removal of skin or material therefrom : With fragmenting means)

Patent 6080166: Direct linear drive dermatome
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Means for removal of skin or material therefrom : By means for skin graft preparation (e.g., dermatome) : Fetus extractor)

Patent 6080167: Anastomotic instrument
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier : Suturing or ligating aid or guide : Means for clamping needle to handle)

Patent 6080168: Compression pad for laparoscopic/thorascopic surgery
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Surgical mesh, connector, clip, clamp or band : Suturing or ligating aid or guide)

Patent 6080169: Strabismus recession clamp
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Surgical mesh, connector, clip, clamp or band : Suturing or ligating aid or guide)

Patent 6080170: System and method of use for revascularizing stenotic bypass grafts and other occluded blood vessels
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Blood vessel, duct or teat cutter, scrapper or abrader : Occluding clip, clamp, or band)

Patent 6080171: Ablation devices and methods of use
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Blood vessel, duct or teat cutter, scrapper or abrader : Occluding clip, clamp, or band)

Patent 6080172: Device for stabbing a corneum layer
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Corneal cutter or guide for corneal cutter : By electrical or thermal application)

Patent 6080173: Tissue punching instrument
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Cutting, puncturing or piercing : Punch : Spring driven or biased into cutting position)

Patent 6080174: Trocar system having expandable port
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Cutting, puncturing or piercing : Puncturing or piercing : Spring driven or biased into cutting position)

Patent 6080175: Surgical cutting instrument and method of use
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Cutting, puncturing or piercing : Puncturing or piercing : Spring driven or biased into cutting position)

Patent 6080176: Medical punch with high shear angle cutting edges
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Cutting, puncturing or piercing : Puncturing or piercing : Spring driven or biased into cutting position)

Patent 6080177: Luminal stent, holding structure therefor and device for attaching luminal stent
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Internal pressure applicator (e.g., dilator) : Expanding dilator (e.g., expanding arm, etc.) : Nose or throat)

Patent 6080178: Vena cava filter
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Internal pressure applicator (e.g., dilator) : With emboli trap or filter : Nose or throat)

Patent 6080179: Resiliently retracting external nasal dilator
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : External pressure applicator : Head : Nose shaper : Detachable from inflation means)

Patent 6080180: Surgical instrument with rotatably mounted offset end effector and method of using the same
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Forceps : Head)

Patent 6080181: System and method for releasably holding a surgical instrument
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Forceps : Head)

Patent 6080182: Self-expanding defect closure device and method of making and using
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Sutureless closure : Combined with another device)

Patent 6080183: Sutureless vessel plug and methods of use
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Sutureless closure : Combined with another device)

Patent 6080184: Package for retaining a suture and a suture anchor
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Suture or ligature : Filament attachment)

Patent 6080185: Stop mechanism and method therefor
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Suture supported from engagement with incision (e.g., suture bridge) : Organic material containing)

Patent 6080186: Teat, in particular of the comforter type
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Oral pacifier : Organic material containing)

Patent 6080187: Cardiac pacemaker with bidirectional communication
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical therapeutic systems : Heart rate regulating (e.g., pacing) : Communicating with pacer (e.g., telemetry) : Assurance of security, accuracy, or completion of programming procedure)

Patent 6080188: Setscrew less lead connector system for medical devices
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical therapeutic systems : Heart rate regulating (e.g., pacing) : Feature of generator-applicator connection : Assurance of security, accuracy, or completion of programming procedure)

Patent 6080189: Wound treatment apparatus including a heater and an IR-Transparent or IR-Transmissive bandage
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Thermal applicators : Solar (Natural) light applicator)

Patent 6080190: Intraluminal stent
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : ARTERIAL PROSTHESIS (I.E., BLOOD VESSEL) : Stent structure : Helically wound : Temperature responsive)

Patent 6080191: Method for making a stent
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : ARTERIAL PROSTHESIS (I.E., BLOOD VESSEL) : Stent structure : Helically wound : Temperature responsive)

Patent 6080192: Tendon and ligament repair system
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Ligament or tendon : Including ligament anchor means : Lens has specific coating)

Patent 6080193: Adjustable height fusion device
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Bone : Spine bone : Including spinal disc spacer between adjacent spine bones : One filament)

 

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