Patents 6086288 - 6086542

 

 

Patent 6086288: Systems and methods for connecting retaining wall panels to buried mesh
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : EARTH TREATMENT OR CONTROL : Rock or earth bolt or anchor : With retaining wall : Breaking canister or packet)

Patent 6086289: Mini drainage immobilization system and method
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : EARTH TREATMENT OR CONTROL : Chemical : With retaining wall)

Patent 6086290: Milling tool having cassette-mounted inserts attached to a rotary supporting body
(CUTTERS, FOR SHAPING : ROTARY CUTTING TOOL : Including holder (i.e., head) having seat for inserted tool : Face or end mill : Tool adjustable relative to holder : Radially : And axially :)

Patent 6086291: Tool for chip removing machining
(CUTTERS, FOR SHAPING : INCLUDING HOLDER HAVING SEAT FOR INSERTED TOOL : With separate means to fasten tool to holder : Including tool holding clamp and clamp actuator : Resiliently biased clamp jaw : Integral with holder : And pivotable tool)

Patent 6086292: Adapter for connecting a drill with a source of vacuum
(CUTTING BY USE OF ROTATING AXIALLY MOVING TOOL : WITH PRODUCT HANDLING OR RECEIVING MEANS : And gear to drive infeed means)

Patent 6086293: Cutting tool for machining valve seats
(CUTTING BY USE OF ROTATING AXIALLY MOVING TOOL : WITH WORK-ENGAGING STRUCTURE OTHER THAN TOOL OR TOOL-SUPPORT : Frictionally engaging sides of opening in work : Opening coaxial with tool : Valve fitting : Engaging surface subsequent to tool-action on that surface)

Patent 6086294: Robotic deflashing of plastics with cutter guidance
(GEAR CUTTING, MILLING, OR PLANING : MILLING : Process : Including infeeding : Adapted to trigger fluid energy)

Patent 6086295: Automated flash removing apparatus
(GEAR CUTTING, MILLING, OR PLANING : MILLING : Means to trim edge : Cutter or work)

Patent 6086296: Surface cutting apparatus for hot-rolled steel products
(GEAR CUTTING, MILLING, OR PLANING : MILLING : Means to remove scale or raised surface imperfection : Cutter or work)

Patent 6086297: Apparatus for forming grooves in bell-shaped pipes
(GEAR CUTTING, MILLING, OR PLANING : MILLING : Including means to infeed rotary cutter toward work : With means to limit penetration into work : End mill (e.g., router, etc.))

Patent 6086298: Clamping device for securing recreational vehicle or appliance
(FREIGHT ACCOMMODATION ON FREIGHT CARRIER : PARTICULAR ARTICLE ACCOMMODATION : Wheeled vehicle :)

Patent 6086299: Cargo load-lock
(FREIGHT ACCOMMODATION ON FREIGHT CARRIER : LOAD BRACING MEANS : Brace bar, wall-to-wall : Brace bar receiver : Axially adjustable toward wall, e.g., telescopic)

Patent 6086300: Clamping screw
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : THREADED FASTENER LOCKED TO A DISCREET STRUCTURE (E.G., PLATE, RAIL, WHEEL) : Prefabricated assembly comprising strip or sheet member carrying plural, similar fasteners : Sleeve threaded)

Patent 6086302: Self-tapping concrete screw for insertion in an associated drill hole in concrete
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : EXTERNALLY THREADED FASTENER ELEMENT, E.G., BOLT, SCREW, ETC. : Pilot end having means enhancing fastening or installation : Drill-tip-type end : Thread-tapping portion or with thread pitch stabilizing ridge : Stay bolt bearing washer)

Patent 6086303: Distance screw
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : EXTERNALLY THREADED FASTENER ELEMENT, E.G., BOLT, SCREW, ETC. : Head having counter-sinking means : Threadedly attached to shank)

Patent 6086304: Set of fastening means connected by a connecting means
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : IMPACT DRIVEN FASTENER, E.G., NAIL, SPIKE, TACK, ETC. : Plural attached fasteners : Integral strip : Moved by fluent pressure)

Patent 6086305: Nails having selected heat treatment and hardening
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : IMPACT DRIVEN FASTENER, E.G., NAIL, SPIKE, TACK, ETC. : Shank or penetrating end structure : Hollow fastener)

Patent 6086306: Bilaterally split retaining pin
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : HEADED FASTENER ELEMENT : Having resilient securing structure on shank : Solid end type)

Patent 6086307: Hoppers with directionally applied relative motion to promote solids flow
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : STATIC RECEPTACLE AND MEANS FOR CHARGING OR DISCHARGING, OR FACILITATING THE CHARGING OR DISCHARGING OF, THE RECEPTACLE : Load-underlying members (e.g., racks, receptacles (or a compartmented receptacle), shelves, troughs, etc.))

Patent 6086308: Cart handling system
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : LOAD-TRANSPORTING TYPE VEHICLE AND EXTERNAL MEANS COOPERATING IN THE LOADING OR UNLOADING THEREOF : Pivotably movable structure, at least initially in underlying relation to vehicle)

Patent 6086309: Method and apparatus for lifting containers with one or two hooks on a refuse truck
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : DEVICE FOR EMPTYING PORTABLE RECEPTACLE : For emptying contents thereof into portable receiving means : Having receiving means mounted on wheeled vehicle : Device includes track-guided, receptacle-supporting carrier : With bucket or scoop-type holder)

Patent 6086310: Wheeled multipurpose keg handler
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : TILTING VEHICLE-TYPE HANDLER (I.E., PORTABLE GRAPPLE) : Ground engageable means)

Patent 6086311: Handtruck with deflectable mandrel for locking inside the core of a reel or spool to be lifted and moved
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : TILTING VEHICLE-TYPE HANDLER (I.E., PORTABLE GRAPPLE) : Article actuated engaging means : Wheel operated)

Patent 6086312: Tank handling apparatus
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : VEHICLE ATTACHED AUXILIARY CARRIERS : Removable transverse load support)

Patent 6086313: Dual pull open bottom portable pickup truck trailer unloader system
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : SELF-LOADING OR UNLOADING VEHICLES : Conveyor : Comprising load-engaging element reciprocably movable parallel to generally horizontal load-supporting component of vehicle for ejecting load therefrom : Pusher moved by flexible means : Connected to winch : Flexible strand means serves also as initiating means)

Patent 6086314: Foldable platform wheelchair lift
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : SELF-LOADING OR UNLOADING VEHICLES : Loading or unloading by other carrier or mover means, and the load movement thereof : Raising or lowering of load or load holder includes curvilinear movement : Carrier comprises movable component of load-receiving portion (e.g., tailgate, section of floor, etc.))

Patent 6086315: Equipment lift with hooking mechanism for holding a portable work station cart
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : SELF-LOADING OR UNLOADING VEHICLES : Loading or unloading by other carrier or mover means, and the load movement thereof : Raising or lowering of load or load holder includes curvilinear movement : Carrier or mover includes means enabling additional movement of a rectilinear nature in a direction other than vertical : Elevator with laterally shiftable guides)

Patent 6086316: Container handling assembly
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : ELEVATOR OR HOIST AND LOADING OR UNLOADING MEANS THEREFOR : Grab : Cantilevered type (e.g., industrial truck, etc.) : Movable rigid jaw clamping type : Horizontal support with coacting element or holddown : Trap chamber type)

Patent 6086317: Article inverter
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : ARTICLE REORIENTING DEVICE : Article inverting means (i.e., 180 degree turnover) : Article moved about perpendicular axes : Article turned about a fixed abutment means)

Patent 6086318: Method and device for tilting rolled sections, for example billets, about their longitudinal axes
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : ARTICLE REORIENTING DEVICE : Orienter has article gripping means : Article deposited on stationary supporting surface intermediate sequential turning members)

Patent 6086319: Multiple well plate stack expander
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : APPARATUS FOR MOVING INTERSUPPORTING ARTICLES INTO, WITHIN, OR FROM FREESTANDING, ORDERLY LAYERED, OR MUTUALLY STABILIZING ORDERLY GROUP : Unrolling)

Patent 6086320: Stacking apparatus
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : APPARATUS FOR MOVING INTERSUPPORTING ARTICLES INTO, WITHIN, OR FROM FREESTANDING, ORDERLY LAYERED, OR MUTUALLY STABILIZING ORDERLY GROUP : Stack forming apparatus : With means vertically aligning stack being formed : And acting as discharge gate : Pivoting derrick)

Patent 6086321: Handling method and robot used for the same
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : APPARATUS FOR MOVING INTERSUPPORTING ARTICLES INTO, WITHIN, OR FROM FREESTANDING, ORDERLY LAYERED, OR MUTUALLY STABILIZING ORDERLY GROUP : Stack forming apparatus : Positions lowest article of stack first : Includes suction-type article gripping means : With article gripping means)

Patent 6086322: Automated circuit board tester
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : APPARATUS FOR MOVING INTERSUPPORTING ARTICLES INTO, WITHIN, OR FROM FREESTANDING, ORDERLY LAYERED, OR MUTUALLY STABILIZING ORDERLY GROUP : Unstacking apparatus : Removes highest article first from stack : Includes article gripping device : By suction : With belt and article moving vertically together above discharge)

Patent 6086323: Method for supplying wafers to an IC manufacturing process
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : PROCESS : Of emptying portable receptacle : Nongravity type : Article turned about a fixed abutment means)

Patent 6086324: Cross flow fan
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WITH MEANS FOR RE-ENTRY OF WORKING FLUID TO BLADE SET (E.G., RE-ENTRY TYPE DEVICE, PASSAGE, ETC.) : Cross flow runner : Fluid force responsive member controls working fluid)

Patent 6086325: Side channel machine
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WITH MEANS FOR RE-ENTRY OF WORKING FLUID TO BLADE SET (E.G., RE-ENTRY TYPE DEVICE, PASSAGE, ETC.) : Turbine regenerative pump : Having specific means to deflect working fluid in regenerative passage : Positioned at passage end (e.g., stripper seal, etc.) : On same radial plane with blade)

Patent 6086326: Stator structure for a track opening of a rotary machine
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WORKING FLUID BYPASS : Selectively adjustable vane or working fluid control for bypass : And axial or circumferential expansion)

Patent 6086327: Bushing for a jet engine vane
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : SELECTIVELY ADJUSTABLE VANE OR WORKING FLUID CONTROL MEANS : Upstream of runner : Plural and arcuately or circularly arranged around runner axis : Individually pivoted vanes : Axial flow blade set)

Patent 6086328: Tapered tip 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 6086329: Seal plate for a gas turbine moving blade
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : ROTOR HAVING FLOW CONFINING OR DEFLECTING WEB, SHROUD OR CONTINUOUS PASSAGE : Axially extending shroud ring or casing : Spaced inwardly of impeller periphery : Root platforms : Adjustable blade or part)

Patent 6086330: Low-noise, high-performance fan
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : SPECIFIC BLADE STRUCTURE (E.G., SHAPE, MATERIAL, ETC.) : Turbo machine)

Patent 6086331: Safety pumping system for hazardous environments using pressurized gas in a plurality of chambers
(PUMPS : CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL OF PUMP DRIVE MOTOR : By stopping pump in response to leakage into or from system : Pumps in parallel flow paths with common inflow or outflow)

Patent 6086332: Vane pump assembly
(PUMPS : PROCESSES : Getter heating, vaporizing, or regeneration)

Patent 6086333: Process and device for quickly reducing pressure in an installation, in particular a hydrogen-cooled generator
(PUMPS : PROCESSES : Of pumping one fluid by contact or entrainment with another : Rotary nonexpansible chamber-type motor)

Patent 6086334: Method of operating a bi-turbojets polyphasic pump with axial thrust cancellation
(PUMPS : PROCESSES : Of pumping one fluid by contact or entrainment with another : Specific motive fluid : Inlet pressure)

Patent 6086335: Capacity modulated scroll machine having one or more pin members movably disposed for restricting the radius of the orbiting scroll member
(PUMPS : CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL OF DRIVE TRANSMISSION OR PUMP DISPLACEMENT : Adjustable cam or linkage : Radially adjustable stator : Rotary expansible chamber pump : By movable conduit or conduit wall (e.g., combining tube))

Patent 6086336: Device to reduce pulsations on a hydrostatic positive displacement unit
(PUMPS : WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE PUMPED FLUID CONTROL : Pressure responsive relief or bypass valve : Having additional relief or bypass valve : Fluid motor driven)

Patent 6086337: Variable capacity pump
(PUMPS : WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE PUMPED FLUID CONTROL : Pressure responsive relief or bypass valve : Rotary expansible chamber pump : Fluid motor driven)

Patent 6086338: Water jet intensifier pump having a piston arrangement with a ceramic liner
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Fluid motor : Common pumping and motor working member : Fluid pump)

Patent 6086339: Solar-powered reciprocating pump
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Electric or magnetic motor : Reciprocating rigid pumping member : Diaphragm type)

Patent 6086340: Metering diaphragm pump having a front removable hydraulic refill valve
(PUMPS : EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER TYPE : Having separate noncyclic valve (e.g., bypass, etc.) : Rotary expansible chamber pump)

Patent 6086341: Rotary scroll for scroll compressor and method of manufacture therefor
(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 6086342: Intermediate pressure regulating valve for a scroll machine
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : WORKING MEMBER HAS PLANETARY OR PLANETATING MOVEMENT : Helical working member, e.g., scroll : With biasing means, e.g., axial or radial : With working fluid bias)

Patent 6086343: Sealed compressor mounted between horizontal and vertical
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : WORKING MEMBER HAS PLANETARY OR PLANETATING MOVEMENT : Helical working member, e.g., scroll : With lubricant, liquid seal or nonworking fluid separation : With working fluid bias)

Patent 6086344: Hydraulic motor lubrication path
(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 6086345: Two-piece balance plate for gerotor motor
(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 6086346: Cooling system for a rotary vane pumping machine
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : HEAT EXCHANGE OR NON-WORKING FLUID LUBRICATING OR SEALING : Non-working fluid passage in inner working or reacting member : Pivoted to working member)

Patent 6086347: Two-stage rotary vane motor
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : PLURAL WORKING CHAMBERS : Axially spaced rotating members rotate on common axis : Intermediate member separates and engages plural working members : Using specific material)

Patent 6086348: Fuel injection pump for internal combustion engines
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : POSITIVELY ACTUATED VANE : Cam actuated : Spring)

Patent 6086349: Variable wall concrete molding machine
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : WITH TRANSPORTATION DEVICE FOR RELOCATING MOLDING APPARATUS TO DIFFERENT SITE (E.G., LAND VEHICLE, ETC.) : Post cure inflator)

Patent 6086350: Variable wall concrete molding machine
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : WITH TRANSPORTATION DEVICE FOR RELOCATING MOLDING APPARATUS TO DIFFERENT SITE (E.G., LAND VEHICLE, ETC.) : Post cure inflator)

Patent 6086351: Apparatus for two phase conveyance of a product
(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 : By means injecting material into extrusion head or nozzle : Removable portion)

Patent 6086352: Apparatus for extruding products made up of composite materials
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : MEANS FEEDING FLUENT STOCK FROM PLURAL SOURCES TO COMMON SHAPING MEANS TO FORM COMPOSITE PRODUCT : Extrusion shaping means : Means to charge fuent stock under pressure)

Patent 6086353: Two-stage electric injection unit with rotating plunger
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : CONTROL MEANS RESPONSIVE TO OR ACTUATED BY MEANS SENSING OR DETECTING A CONDITION OR MATERIAL TRIGGERED : Feed control of material en route to shaping area : Of mold cavity or fluent material to shaping or discharging orifice)

Patent 6086354: Track-supported rotatable sheet support structure for twin-sheet thermoformer
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : PREFORM ASSEMBLY MEANS AND MEANS FOR BONDING OF PLURAL PREFORMS INVOLVING PREFORM RESHAPING OR VULCANIZING : Reshaping means utilizing fluid pressure directly contacting work : Vacuum or suction : Orbital or conveyor mounted mold)

Patent 6086355: Actuator carriage for stripper mechanism link 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 product ejector : And product ejector)

Patent 6086356: Valve device for an injection nozzle used in injection molding machine
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : FEMALE MOLD AND CHARGER TO SUPPLY FLUENT STOCK UNDER PRESSURE THERETO IN FLUID-TIGHT RELATIONSHIP (E.G., INJECTION MOLD, ETC.) : With means between charger and mold to cut off flow of fluent stock (e.g., needle valve, baffle, etc.) : Nozzle valve : Comprising staged inflation means)

Patent 6086357: Actuator for an injection molding valve gate
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : FEMALE MOLD AND CHARGER TO SUPPLY FLUENT STOCK UNDER PRESSURE THERETO IN FLUID-TIGHT RELATIONSHIP (E.G., INJECTION MOLD, ETC.) : With means between charger and mold to cut off flow of fluent stock (e.g., needle valve, baffle, etc.) : Nozzle valve : Comprising staged inflation means)

Patent 6086358: Piezoelectric gas lighter with safety device
(COMBUSTION : CORRELATION OF FUEL OR POWER SUPPLY WITH COMPONENT MOVEMENTS IN A DISABLING AND ENABLING SEQUENCE : Movably or removably mounted cover for flame holder)

Patent 6086359: Lighter with a safety system
(COMBUSTION : CORRELATION OF FUEL OR POWER SUPPLY WITH COMPONENT MOVEMENTS IN A DISABLING AND ENABLING SEQUENCE : Movably or removably mounted cover for flame holder)

Patent 6086360: Utility lighter
(COMBUSTION : ELECTRICAL OR MECHANICAL IGNITER CORRELATED WITH BURNER FEED : Having electric current producer : Distinct baffle directs flame at or around conduit)

Patent 6086361: Melt treatment apparatus
(HEATING : WORK CHAMBER HAVING HEATING MEANS : Combustion products heat work by contact : Having separator of flow director for melted work : Screw-type pusher)

Patent 6086362: Multi-function chamber for a substrate processing system
(HEATING : WORK FEEDING, AGITATING, DISCHARGING OR CONVEYING SUBCOMBINATION : Outside conveyor track paralleled by chamber wall slot for conveyor arm : Roll)

Patent 6086363: Device and method to treat oral disease in small animals
(DENTISTRY : VETERINARY DENTISTRY :)

Patent 6086364: Fixation mechanism for post and tube dental appliance
(DENTISTRY : ORTHODONTICS : Bracket : Having means to secure arch wire :)

Patent 6086365: Bonded intermaxillary fixation splint
(DENTISTRY : ORTHODONTICS : Means to transmit or apply force to tooth : Having arch wire enclosing guide (e.g., buccal tube))

Patent 6086366: Device for removing material from a workpiece by laser radiation
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Having means to emit radiation or facilitate viewing of the work : Switch or valve controlled by presence of device on support)

Patent 6086367: Dental and medical procedures employing laser radiation
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Having means to emit radiation or facilitate viewing of the work : Switch or valve controlled by presence of device on support)

Patent 6086368: Portable air-driven dental apparatus and methods
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Including activator or regulator for controller or drive : Foot operated : Fluid control valve)

Patent 6086369: Ultrasonic dental scaler insert
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Having motor or means to transmit motion from motor to tool (e.g., "engine") : Hand-held tool or handpiece : Having reciprocating, vibrating, or oscillating output : On or adjacent handpiece or handle)

Patent 6086370: Polymerizable isolation barriers containing reflective materials and methods for forming and using such barriers
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Having absorption means or means to isolate tooth or mouth from adjacent area (e.g., bib, dam, etc.) : Arbor)

Patent 6086371: Dental implant delivery system having driver mount with removable flange
(DENTISTRY : PROSTHODONTICS : Holding or positioning denture in mouth : By fastening to jawbone : Resiliently biased)

Patent 6086372: Dental and oral preparation
(DENTISTRY : METHOD OR MATERIAL FOR TESTING, TREATING, RESTORING, OR REMOVING NATURAL TEETH : Cleaning : Nonmetallic composite)

Patent 6086373: Method of cleaning teeth with a toothbrush with improved cleaning and abrasion efficiency
(DENTISTRY : METHOD OR MATERIAL FOR TESTING, TREATING, RESTORING, OR REMOVING NATURAL TEETH : Cleaning : Nonmetallic composite)

Patent 6086374: Methods of treatment using bioactive glass
(DENTISTRY : METHOD OR MATERIAL FOR TESTING, TREATING, RESTORING, OR REMOVING NATURAL TEETH : By lining or coating : Nonmetallic composite)

Patent 6086375: Firearm trigger pull measuring device
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : ORGANIZED ARMED OR UNARMED CONFLICT OR SHOOTING : Gunnery : Bombing)

Patent 6086376: Dry aerosol suspension of phospholipid-stabilized drug microparticles in a hydrofluoroalkane propellant
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : VEHICLE OPERATOR INSTRUCTION OR TESTING : Flight vehicle : Simulation of feel of control means (e.g., flight control stick, etc.) : View simulated by projected image)

Patent 6086377: System and method for product and service configuration
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : COMPUTER LOGIC, OPERATION, OR PROGRAMMING INSTRUCTION : Writing guide for the blind)

Patent 6086378: Educational game for teaching musical notation
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : GAME, BOARD OR TABLE TYPE : Writing guide for the blind)

Patent 6086379: System and method for training a swimmer
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : PHYSICAL EDUCATION : Swimming : Means on hand or finger for indicating finger to be used)

Patent 6086380: Personalized karaoke recording studio
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : CATHODE RAY SCREEN DISPLAY AND AUDIO MEANS : Karaoke : Optics)

Patent 6086381: Interactive learning system
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : QUESTION OR PROBLEM ELICITING RESPONSE : Operation of apparatus controlled by listener's response to question or problem)

Patent 6086382: Method and apparatus for improving performance on multiple-choice exams
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : QUESTION OR PROBLEM ELICITING RESPONSE : Cathode ray screen display included in examining means : With code on audio carrier for controlling operation of apparatus)

Patent 6086383: Coaxial interconnect devices and methods of making the same
(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 6086384: Method of fabricating electronic device employing a flat flexible circuit and including the device itself
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : With provision to conduct electricity from panel circuit to another panel circuit : Flexible panel : Mounted for controlled movement with respect thereto)

Patent 6086385: Connector assembly
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : With provision to conduct electricity from panel circuit to another panel circuit : Flexible panel : Mounted for controlled movement with respect thereto)

Patent 6086386: Flexible connectors for microelectronic elements
(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 6086387: Cover assembly for a socket adaptable to IC modules of varying thickness used for burn-in testing
(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) : Leadless : Having radially outwardly facing contact surface)

Patent 6086388: Auxiliary switch system for use with removable circuit breaker
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : UNINTERRUPTED SUPPORT RAIL OR UNINTERRUPTED CONTACT : Grounding of coupling part)

Patent 6086389: Multi-function adapter for a number of bus bars of a bus bar system
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : UNINTERRUPTED SUPPORT RAIL OR UNINTERRUPTED CONTACT : With access restricting cover : Bus duct : Duplex receptacle)

Patent 6086390: Flush/recessable junction device
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : CONNECTOR MOVABLE BETWEEN ACCESSIBLE AND INACCESSIBLE POSITIONS : Having removable closure)

Patent 6086391: Safety socket head
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH CONTACT PREVENTER OR RETRACTABLE COVER PART : Movably mounted : Movable to misalign aperture with contact : With connector retaining means in addition to contact of connector)

Patent 6086392: Lever fitting type connector with temporary set position
(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 6086393: Ejector mechanism for a card connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING SEPARATOR : Nonconducting pusher : Integral retainer and cam separator)

Patent 6086394: Card ejector mechanism of a connector, having an elastic mechanism pushing an inserted card by depressing a button mechanism
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING SEPARATOR : Nonconducting pusher : Integral retainer and cam separator)

Patent 6086395: Power transformer
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : CONVERTIBLE BY INTERNAL CHANGE TO SELECTIVELY COOPERATE WITH A DIFFERENT CONTACT : Coupling part : Including repositionable contact : To nonuse or distinct use (e.g., male/female) position : Retractable sheath)

Patent 6086396: High current, multi-conductor electrical connector assembly
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : BUS DUCT : Including receptacle)

Patent 6086397: High reliability raised floor power strip
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : COMPRISING COUPLING PART OF INDETERMINATE LENGTH LATERALLY OF CONNECTION : Means to join bus ducts)

Patent 6086398: Terminal connection device
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : SELF ALIGNING CONTACT : Receptacle having two directly opposed contact arms and open sides between arms : To receive rigid bar type connector, e.g.,busbar : Coil spring with provision to utilize conductivity thereof)

Patent 6086399: Earth joint connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : ADAPTED TO COOPERATE WITH DUPLICATE CONNECTOR : Engaged by lateral movement : Combined with distinct cable sheath sealing element or material)

Patent 6086400: Self-locking cable connector coupling
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Coupling part with relatively pivotable concentric movement-actuating or retaining ring : Threaded ring or ring adapted to engage threaded mating part : With means to prevent unthreading : Retractable sheath)

Patent 6086401: Terminal having low insertion force
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Including compound movement of coupling part : Pivotal movement)

Patent 6086402: Socket connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Including compound movement of coupling part : Pivotal movement)

Patent 6086403: Electrical connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH GUIDING MEANS FOR MATING OF COUPLING PART : Retaining means)

Patent 6086404: Circuit board card cage with one-piece integral card guide units
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH GUIDING MEANS FOR MATING OF COUPLING PART : For guiding side of movable panel, e.g., circuit board : Wall or outlet mounted)

Patent 6086405: Contact member with double insulation displacement terminal
(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 6086406: Branching connector for an underground cable
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : CONTACT COMPRISING CUTTER (SEVERING, PIERCING, ABRADING, SCRAPING, BREAKING OR TEARING) : Insulation cutter : Conductor sheath piercing : Having slot edge for cutting insulation : Single conductive member having plural slots formed by three or more fingers for connecting plural conductors : With distinct surface holding conductor in slot)

Patent 6086407: Terminal design for improved dielectric strength
(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 6086408: Electric lamp socket and method of connecting electric lamp socket and wire
(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 : Lamp or electron tube socket or base : Lamp or electron tube socket or base)

Patent 6086409: Connector for flat-conductor flat cables or flexible circuits
(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 6086410: Electrical adapter for connecting main wires
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : CONTACT COMPRISING CUTTER (SEVERING, PIERCING, ABRADING, SCRAPING, BREAKING OR TEARING) : Insulation cutter : Conductor sheath piercing : Nail like cutter : Cutting by stamped out tooth of sheath encircling crimped contact)

Patent 6086411: Connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INDICATING OR IDENTIFYING PROVISION : Connection indicating provision : Including bale or loop)

Patent 6086412: Electrical connector for flat flexible circuitry
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : INCLUDING OR FOR USE WITH TAPE CABLE : With mating connection region formed by bared cable : Bared cable wrapped into U-shape about insertion projection : With additional contacts comprising coupling part mating along axis normal to conductor)

Patent 6086413: Multiple wire connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH PROVISION TO ISOLATE CIRCUITRY BY SEVERANCE OF BRIDGING ELEMENT : Parallel or supplemental nonshielded path)

Patent 6086414: Multimedia outlet arrangement
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SUPPORTING MEANS FOR COUPLING PART : Supporting plural, independent coupling parts : Yoke)

Patent 6086415: High density modular patch panel
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SUPPORTING MEANS FOR COUPLING PART : Supporting plural, independent coupling parts : Yoke)

Patent 6086416: Securement arrangement for slanted type card edge connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SUPPORTING MEANS FOR COUPLING PART : Having resilient means engaging panel opening : Coupling part including panel engaging shoulder)

Patent 6086417: Electrical connector with fastening device
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SUPPORTING MEANS FOR COUPLING PART : Having resilient means engaging panel opening : Coupling part including panel engaging shoulder)

Patent 6086418: Electrical connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SUPPORTING MEANS FOR COUPLING PART : Comprising or for use with supporting panel : Directly attached to panel by elongated fastener in tension (e.g., rivet, bolt or screw) : For permanent attachment to panel, e.g., by welding)

Patent 6086419: Electrical connector assembly
(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 6086420: I/O port connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : HAVING OR PROVIDING INDUCTIVE OR CAPACITIVE SHIELD : Molded connector body)

Patent 6086421: Electrical connector with one-piece shield
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : HAVING OR PROVIDING INDUCTIVE OR CAPACITIVE SHIELD : Molded connector body)

Patent 6086422: Filtered electrical connector assembly having a contact and filtering circuit subassembly
(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 6086423: Reader device for chip cards
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Plural-contact coupling part : For coupling to edge of printed circuit board or to coupling part secured to such edge : Having elongated slot for receiving edge of printed circuit board : Including lamp or electron tube socket)

Patent 6086424: Electrical connector with recessed bottom
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Plural-contact coupling part : For coupling to edge of printed circuit board or to coupling part secured to such edge : Having elongated slot for receiving edge of printed circuit board : Including lamp or electron tube socket)

Patent 6086425: Electrical connector device for co-operating with a removable electronic medium
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Plural-contact coupling part : For coupling to edge of printed circuit board or to coupling part secured to such edge : Having elongated slot for receiving edge of printed circuit board : Including lamp or electron tube socket)

Patent 6086426: Electrical connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Plural-contact coupling part : For coupling to edge of printed circuit board or to coupling part secured to such edge : Having elongated slot for receiving edge of printed circuit board : Including lamp or electron tube socket)

Patent 6086427: Edge connector receiving module for bussing interconnections
(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 6086428: Crosstalk compensation for connector jack
(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 6086429: Low profile connector
(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 6086430: Enhanced universal serial bus
(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 6086431: Connector
(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 6086432: Electrical plug connection
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : METALLIC CONNECTOR OR CONTACT HAVING MOVABLE OR RESILIENT SECURING PART : Spring actuated or resilient securing part : Helically coiled spring forms securing part : Adapted to receive elongated contact or conductor by insertion along axis passing through spring coils : With additional spring means to operate slidable cam or wedge)

Patent 6086433: Plug socket for electrically connecting a cable or the like having a stripped wire portion with a flat plug
(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 latching detent or means operated by mating contact to lock or manipulate resilient part : Adapted to receive thin blade contact (e.g., spade receiving) : Adapted to have secured wire conductor extending transverse to longitudinal coupling axis)

Patent 6086434: One piece terminal system
(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 : Socket comprises tubular body having resilient means for gripping inserted elongated contact (includes split or slotted tube) : Having resilient cantilevered clamping finger located within tubular body : Adapted to have secured wire conductor extending transverse to longitudinal coupling axis)

Patent 6086435: Ignition timing control for marine engine
(MARINE PROPULSION : MEANS TO CONTROL THE SUPPLY OF ENERGY RESPONSIVE TO A SENSED CONDITION :)

Patent 6086436: Water jet propulsion device for marine vessel
(MARINE PROPULSION : JET DRIVE : Ground wheel or poler)

Patent 6086437: Blow back rudder for a water craft
(MARINE PROPULSION : JET DRIVE : Direction control for fluid jet : Pivoted vane : Chain and sprocket)

Patent 6086438: Propeller hitch cover
(MARINE PROPULSION : SCREW PROPELLER : Having means to increase fluid drive means efficiency)

Patent 6086439: Adjustable depth marker buoy
(BUOYS, RAFTS, AND AQUATIC DEVICES : BUOY : Having means to control attitude or position : Tether : Having playout means : Having means to control playout : Having water activated battery)

Patent 6086440: Swim fin and monofin with flapping foil
(BUOYS, RAFTS, AND AQUATIC DEVICES : SWIMMING AID TO INCREASE STROKE EFFICIENCY : Foot attached : Flipper : Encircling flexible member)

Patent 6086441: Method for connecting electrodes of plasma display panel
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : With assembly or disassembly : Display or gas panel making :)

Patent 6086442: Method of forming field emission devices
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : With assembly or disassembly : Display or gas panel making :)

Patent 6086443: Liquid crystal displays and manufacturing methods thereof
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : With assembly or disassembly : Display or gas panel making : With sealing :)

Patent 6086444: Block-type construction toy
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : CONSTRUCTION TOY : Interfitting elements : Transverse member is separable bolt or screw)

Patent 6086445: Writing device
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : HAVING MEANS TO DRAW : Saw or drill)

Patent 6086446: Transformable insect-like toy figure
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : FIGURE TOY OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Having movably joined body parts : Including pivoted joint)

Patent 6086447: Doll having head attachment post integral with body
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : FIGURE TOY OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Having movably joined body parts : Swivelled head : For joint allowing movement about plural axes)

Patent 6086448: Toy device for combined production of movements and sonorous effects
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : SOUNDING : Head)

Patent 6086449: Cascading release fastener mechanism
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : RESILIENT TOY OR ACTUATOR : With lamp)

Patent 6086450: Brassieres which facilitate the drainage of lymphatic fluid from the breast area of the human female
(FOUNDATION GARMENTS : BREAST OR CHEST, E.G., BRASSIERES : Combined with subjacent body supporters, e.g., foundation garment : Including elastic portions with varying modulus of elasticity : With elastically extensible connector)

Patent 6086451: Decorative brassiere shoulder strap
(FOUNDATION GARMENTS : BREAST OR CHEST, E.G., BRASSIERES : Shoulder strap arrangements and connecting features : One portion is narrow waist-encircling band)

Patent 6086452: Method of high speed centrifugal run-out grinding of a pneumatic tire
(ABRADING : PRECISION DEVICE OR PROCESS - OR WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL : Computer controlled : Cyclic control)

Patent 6086453: Wafer Pattern imaging apparatus
(ABRADING : PRECISION DEVICE OR PROCESS - OR WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL : Computer controlled : Cyclic control)

Patent 6086454: Method of fabricating a semiconductor device using a CMP process
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Utilizing fluent abradant : With auxiliary work treating or in critical fluent medium)

Patent 6086455: Apparatus for polishing surgical stents
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Utilizing fluent abradant : With auxiliary work treating or in critical fluent medium)

Patent 6086456: Polishing method using a hydrostatic fluid bearing support having fluctuating fluid flow
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Glass or stone abrading : By blasting)

Patent 6086457: Washing transfer station in a system for chemical mechanical polishing
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Glass or stone abrading : By blasting)

Patent 6086458: Drill polishing method and its centering tool
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Drill, thread, thread cutter, reamer, or rotary cutter abrading : Edging)

Patent 6086459: Device for deburring edges on an object
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : With critical nonabrading work treating : Bearing raceway)

Patent 6086460: Method and apparatus for conditioning a polishing pad used in chemical mechanical planarization
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : With tool treating or forming : Deforming)

Patent 6086461: Wood strip sanding machine
(ABRADING : MACHINE : Combined : Utilizing mounted rigid abrading tool only)

Patent 6086462: Coping and profile cutting and/or sanding apparatus
(ABRADING : MACHINE : Combined : With nonabrading means : Cutter : Including abrader for cut surface :)

Patent 6086463: Tester with interchangeable inserts for grinding wheels
(ABRADING : MACHINE : Rotary tool : Rotary cylinder : Templet : Harvester knife)

Patent 6086464: CMP platen plug
(ABRADING : MACHINE : Rotary tool : Rotary disk : Work rotating)

Patent 6086465: Device for post-machining a steel edge of a ski
(ABRADING : MACHINE : Rotary tool : Rotary disk : Blade sharpener : Rotary work holder)

Patent 6086466: Centrifugal expansion roller for sanding machines
(ABRADING : TOOL SUPPORT FOR FLEXIBLE-MEMBER TOOL : Contour-adjustable support : Coiled tool)

Patent 6086467: Grinding wheel
(ABRADING : RIGID TOOL : Rotary cylinder : Abrasive on one surface only)

Patent 6086468: Method and apparatus for peeling-off bivalve, as well as bivalve before-separation heating device
(BUTCHERING : MOLLUSK (E.G., OYSTER, CLAM, SQUID, MUSSEL, OCTOPUS, SNAIL, SLUG, SCALLOP) : Bivalve opener : With heat treatment :)

Patent 6086469: Method and means for conveying and processing an extruded sausage strand
(BUTCHERING : SAUSAGE MAKING : Sausage link handling : By applying constricting member)

Patent 6086470: Skinning machine
(BUTCHERING : SKINNING : Peeling by movement of workpiece past cutter : By tubular rotary cutter)

Patent 6086471: Cash register terminal
(COIN HANDLING : ASSORTER : Electric computation)

Patent 6086472: Throw-into-type coin discriminator
(COIN HANDLING : ASSORTER : Electric computation)

Patent 6086473: Coin processing device with improved coin storage system
(COIN HANDLING : DELIVERER : Delivery of a distinct number of plural coins from a single source : Rectilinearly reciprocating : Star wheel)

Patent 6086474: Ventilation device for a motor vehicle
(VENTILATION : VEHICLE (E.G., AUTOMOBILE, ETC.) : Having inlet airway : Including unitary inlet and outlet housing)

Patent 6086475: Method of forming a grain pile
(VENTILATION : STORAGE AREA FOR PERISHABLES : Harvested crop ventilation : Granular crop or corn ears : With air pump)

Patent 6086476: Method and apparatus for cooling and acoustic noise reduction in a computer
(VENTILATION : ELECTRONIC CABINET : Provision safe)

Patent 6086477: Methods and apparatus wherein a lottery entry is entered into lottery drawings until the lottery entry is identified as a winner
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : In a chance application : Lot match or lot combination (e.g., roulette, lottery, etc.) : Card- or tile-type (e.g., bridge, dominoes, etc.))

Patent 6086478: Hand-held voice game
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : Perceptible output or display (e.g., tactile, etc.) : Audible : Image projection)

Patent 6086479: Alignment device
(ROTARY SHAFTS, GUDGEONS, HOUSINGS, AND FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS FOR ROTARY SHAFTS : SHAFTING : With rolling body supporting shaft in housing)

Patent 6086480: Process for manufacturing a captive screw
(THREADED, HEADED FASTENER, OR WASHER MAKING: PROCESS AND APPARATUS : PROCESS : Assembling or disassembling fastener with element : Attaching cap to fastener : Screw fastener :)

Patent 6086481: Connector for a swing assembly
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES : SWING : Water slide)

Patent 6086482: Billiard accessories combination and package construction
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : BILLIARDS OR POOL : Ball spotting rack : With ball carrying or storage means : Secured to generally fixed support)

Patent 6086483: Method of custom fitting clubs integrated with set up positioning
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Foot positioning aid and indicator associated with swingable implement : Attachable to foot)

Patent 6086484: Golf putter head
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Practice swingable implement or indicator associated with swingable implement : Device attachable to or integral with swingable implement : Adjustable swingable implement, or swing or position indicator : Adjustable implement or static position indicator (e.g., with respect to the golfer, projectile, target, etc.) : Integral with or attachable to swingable implement head : Used for putting : Adjustable lie)

Patent 6086485: Iron golf club heads, iron golf clubs and golf club evaluating method
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Club or club support : Head : Striking face surface deforms upon impact (e.g., resilient, etc.) : Sections connected along longitudinally extending seam)

Patent 6086486: Adjustable practice tee
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Tee : Relatively movable sections : Pivotal about distinct horizontal axis : Depth or width)

Patent 6086487: Method for matching golfer with a ball
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Club selection, ball direction, or distance indicating aid : Shank extends below level of projectile addressing surface)

Patent 6086488: Batting training system
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PLAYING FIELD OR COURT GAME; GAME ELEMENT OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR OTHER THAN PROJECTOR OR PROJECTILE, PER SE : Practice or training device : Tethered projectile : At acute angle with surface)

Patent 6086489: Shock absorbing end cap mounted to a racket handle
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PLAYER HELD AND POWERED, NONMECHANICAL PROJECTOR, PER SE, FOR PROJECTING AERIAL PROJECTILE BY STRIKING; PART THEREOF OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Racket or paddle; accessory therefor (e.g., a tennis racket, tennis racket press, etc.) : Handle or grip structure : Having nonplanar string-hole pattern or arrangement in frame)

Patent 6086490: Baseball hat
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PLAYER HELD AND POWERED, NONMECHANICAL PROJECTOR, PER SE, FOR PROJECTING AERIAL PROJECTILE BY STRIKING; PART THEREOF OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Bat (e.g., baseball bat, etc.) : Having elongated blade (e.g., hockey stick, etc.))

Patent 6086492: Engine brake for offroad vehicle
(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 : To centrifugal force : Via liquid :)

Patent 6086493: Continuously variable transmission
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : PULLEY WITH EXPANSIBLE RIM MEANS OR PULLEYS WITH ALTERNATELY USEABLE NESTABLE RIMS : Structure for variably adjusting radius of rim section : By actuator responsive to speed or load : With means to positively lock members in adjusted position)

Patent 6086494: Raising machine including positively controlled raising cylinders
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : PLURAL BELTS OR PLURAL OUTPUT LOADS : Plural belts in series via countershaft : With common belt concurrently engaging input and plural output pulleys)

Patent 6086495: Split sprocket assembly
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : HUB FORMED IN SECTIONS AND SEPARABLE BY MOVING SECTIONS RADIALLY APART (E.G., SPLIT PULLEY TO FACILITATE INSTALLATION, ETC.) : And severance lines for separable rim sections diametrically opposite each other : Countershaft laterally shiftable)

Patent 6086496: Adjusting device
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : MEANS FOR ADJUSTING BELT TENSION OR FOR SHIFTING BELT, PULLEY OR GUIDE ROLL : Load responsive tension adjuster or shifter : Sensor includes rotatable belt-engaging surface)

Patent 6086497: Hydraulic tensioner having a plunger with a self-contained reservoir and high pressure chamber for buffering
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : MEANS FOR ADJUSTING BELT TENSION OR FOR SHIFTING BELT, PULLEY OR GUIDE ROLL : Tension adjuster or shifter driven by electrical or fluid motor : Sensor includes rotatable belt-engaging surface)

Patent 6086498: Tensioner lever with resin shoe
(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 6086499: Continuously variable transmission
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : BELT HAVING DRIVE SURFACES ON OPPOSITE SIDE EDGES OF STACKED PLATES HAVING PLANAR FACES PERPENDICULAR TO DIRECTION OF BELT MOVEMENT : With stationary support for pulley or guide roll)

Patent 6086500: Toothed belt
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : POSITIVE DRIVE BELT : With stationary support for pulley or guide roll)

Patent 6086501: Hydro-mechanical transmission
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : FLUID DRIVE OR CONTROL OF PLANETARY GEARING : Fluid pump and motor in one of plural paths to or from planetary gearing : And differential in series)

Patent 6086502: Switching device of reduction gear set
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : WITH MEANS TO VARY DRIVE RATIO OR DISCONNECT DRIVE (E.G., BRAKE OR CLUTCH) : Gear shiftable axially to disconnect or vary ratio : Orbit shiftable relative to sun and carrier : Including one-way clutch or brake)

Patent 6086503: Camera
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : PLANETARY GEARING OR ELEMENT : Floating or flexible coupling or support : Nonmetallic or resilient)

Patent 6086504: Planetary gear and clutch-brake arrangement
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : PLANETARY GEARING OR ELEMENT : Floating or flexible coupling or support : Resilient member : And sun gear)

Patent 6086505: Speed control device of toroidal type continuously variable transmission
(FRICTION GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : FLUID CONTROL : Of toroidal transmission : And electric or magnetic control)

Patent 6086506: Method of controlling a continuously variable transmission automatically or as a driver-controlled manual stepped transmission
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : TRANSMISSION CONTROL : Continuously variable friction transmission : Belt-type : Fluid pressure control :)

Patent 6086507: Device and method for adjusting the ratio of transmission in a CVT
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : TRANSMISSION CONTROL : Continuously variable friction transmission : Belt-type : Fluid pressure control : Ratio change controlled : With electric valve control :)

Patent 6086508: Automatic clutch
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : TRANSMISSION CONTROL : With clutch control : And brake control : Clutch controlled : Speed responsive)

Patent 6086509: Method and apparatus for transmission clutch modulation during gear shift based on payload and selected direction
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : TRANSMISSION CONTROL : Control by sensed ambient condition, pattern indicia, external signal, or temperature : One control blocks another)

Patent 6086510: Engine-output control unit
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : TRANSMISSION CONTROL : Engine controlled by transmission : Ignition intermitting initiated by positioning accelerator)

Patent 6086511: Motor vehicle economic operating system
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : TRANSMISSION CONTROL : Transmission controlled by engine : By input manifold pressure or engine fuel control : Electric valve control)

Patent 6086512: Electronically controlled 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 6086513: Control device for hydraulic system of a continuously variable transmission
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : CLUTCH CONTROL : With fluid drive : Speed responsive control : Transmission pressure controlled)

Patent 6086514: Clutch control method for determining clutch kiss-point during running conditions
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : CLUTCH CONTROL : Regulated clutch engagement : Overload release)

Patent 6086515: Process and system for retaining a vehicle on an inclined roadway
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : BRAKE CONTROL : Brake control having holding device, with means on engine control to override holding device : Mechanical holding device engaged by mechanical means)

Patent 6086516: Hand and arm exercise device
(EXERCISE DEVICES : HAVING SPECIFIC ELECTRICAL FEATURE : Equipment control : Amount of resistance :)

Patent 6086517: Apparatus and method for testing pushing and pulling capacity and exercising a muscle
(EXERCISE DEVICES : HAVING SPECIFIC ELECTRICAL FEATURE : Monitors exercise parameter : Rate of movement)

Patent 6086518: Squeezable exerciser
(EXERCISE DEVICES : HAND, WRIST, OR FINGER : Horizontal bar)

Patent 6086519: Methods and apparatus for supporting a barbell
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing weight resistance : Including stationary support for weight : Barbell support : And flexible force transmitting linkage element)

Patent 6086520: Weight lifting safety system employing constant force spring
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing weight resistance : Including stationary support for weight : Barbell support : And flexible force transmitting linkage element)

Patent 6086521: Exercise device
(EXERCISE DEVICES : SIT UP DEVICE : User interface element)

Patent 6086522: Buckle-plate folding station and method of controlling same
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : CONTROL MEANS ENERGIZED IN RESPONSE TO ACTIVATOR STIMULATED BY CONDITION SENSOR : Responsive to work material, the product or means engaging the work material or the product : To actuate folder : Plural interrelated sensors)

Patent 6086523: Method for transporting fitment
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : CONTAINER MAKING : Rigid container (e.g., box, carton, cap, cup, etc.) : Assembling of distinct members : Including discharge assist means (e.g., valve, pour spout, etc.) : Including folding)

Patent 6086524: Reclosable storage bag and method for making the 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 : Closure securing element : Reclosable means (e.g., valve))

Patent 6086525: Magnetic nerve stimulator for exciting peripheral nerves
(SURGERY : MAGNETIC FIELD APPLIED TO BODY FOR THERAPY : Electromagnetic coil : Injectors/holders for seeds or implants (e.g., capsules))

Patent 6086526: Cardiac assistance system
(SURGERY : CARDIAC AUGMENTATION (PULSATORS, ETC.) : Externally supported or worn (e.g., garment, belt etc.))

Patent 6086527: System for treating congestive heart failure
(SURGERY : CARDIAC AUGMENTATION (PULSATORS, ETC.) : Aortic balloon pumping : Pulsating field)

Patent 6086528: Surgical devices with removable imaging capability and methods of employing same
(SURGERY : ENDOSCOPE : With tool carried on endoscope or auxillary channel therefore : Implanted)

Patent 6086529: Bronchoscopic manifold with compressible diaphragmatic valve for simultaneous airway instrumentation
(SURGERY : ENDOSCOPE : With guide means for body insertion : Means for coupling camera or imager)

Patent 6086530: Adjustable sleeve for endoscopes
(SURGERY : ENDOSCOPE : With protective sheath : Inflatable cuff or balloon)

Patent 6086531: Light source device for endoscopes
(SURGERY : ENDOSCOPE : Having imaging and illumination means : Light source : For improved illumination)

Patent 6086532: Systems for recording use of structures deployed in association with heart tissue
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : Using flexible catheter)

Patent 6086533: Non-invasive in vivo pressure measurement
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : Used as an indicator of another parameter (e.g., temperature, pressure, viscosity) : Catheter structure)

Patent 6086534: Apparatus and method of myocardial revascularization using ultrasonic pulse-echo distance ranging
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : With therapeutic device : Catheter structure)

Patent 6086535: Ultrasound therapeutic apparataus
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : With therapeutic device : Catheter structure)

Patent 6086536: Apparatus and method for calibration of an ultrasound transmission probe
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : Tissue attenuation or impedance measurement or compensation : Having B-scan and Doppler)

Patent 6086537: System for reducing speckle in full motion ultrasound image data by filtering across physiologic cycles
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : Anatomic image produced by reflective scanning : Having B-scan and Doppler)

Patent 6086538: Methods and apparatus for evaluation of bone condition
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : One-dimensional anatomic display or measurement : Electronic array scanning)

Patent 6086539: Methods and apparatus for ultrasound image quantification
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : Doppler effect (e.g., fetal HR monitoring) : Ophthalmic)

Patent 6086540: Methods of ultrasound imaging using echogenically persistent contrast agents
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : Contrast enhancement : Blood flow studies)

Patent 6086541: Method for testing hearing ability by using ARS (automatic voice response system) run by a computer, a program therefor and a noise
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Ear or testing by auditory stimulus : Locating acupuncture points)

Patent 6086542: Pressure sensing input/output scope sheath
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Measuring fluid pressure in body : Locating acupuncture points)

 

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