Patents 6098216 - 6098469

 

 

Patent 6098216: Convertible patient transport apparatus and method of transporting a patient
(BEDS : WITH MEANS FOR RELOCATING AN INVALID (E.G., PATIENT LIFT OR TRANSFER) : With a hoisting, lifting, elevating, or raising device (e.g., hydraulic system) : And wheels or free traveling (e.g., gurney or convertible wheelchair type) : And lower body portions of user supported by adjustable section)

Patent 6098217: Modular playpen
(BEDS : CRIB : For lower body portions)

Patent 6098218: Cabin cot
(BEDS : CAMP BEDS : Canopied : Mechanical motors)

Patent 6098219: Bed sheet attachment system
(BEDS : BEDCLOTHING : Having means to engage body of user or bed structure to insure proper covering of body : And holder)

Patent 6098220: Swinging pillow
(BEDS : SUPPORT MEANS FOR DISCRETE PORTION OF USER, USEABLE WITH BED OR SURGICAL SUPPORT : For head or neck (e.g., pillow) : For back portions of a user sitting or reclining on bed)

Patent 6098221: Conforming body support with air chamber and pump chamber
(BEDS : MATTRESS (FOR WHOLE BODY) : Having confined gas (e.g., air mattress) : Combined with means providing ventilation)

Patent 6098222: Vibratory patient support system
(BEDS : MATTRESS (FOR WHOLE BODY) : Having confined gas (e.g., air mattress) : Variably pressurizable chambers (e.g., with pump) : Pivoting)

Patent 6098223: Inner spring mattress with firmness adjusting air bladders
(BEDS : MATTRESS (FOR WHOLE BODY) : Having innerspring-type core : Adapted to turn or move user)

Patent 6098224: Pillow top mattress assemblies
(BEDS : MATTRESS (FOR WHOLE BODY) : Having innerspring-type core : Adapted to turn or move user)

Patent 6098225: Folding hand shears
(COMPOUND TOOLS : CUTTER COMBINED WITH OTHER TOOL OR TOOLS : With cutter)

Patent 6098226: Tool combination for wood work
(COMPOUND TOOLS : WITH SCREWDRIVER : With gauge or other measuring means, e.g., ruler, level, etc.)

Patent 6098227: Fan-powered edge-of-dock leveler
(BRIDGES : GANGWAY, RAMP, OR DOCK LEVELER : Gates)

Patent 6098228: Pool cleaner diaphragm valve
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : SUBMERGED CLEANERS WITH AMBIENT FLOW GUIDES : Hand implement)

Patent 6098229: Grill cleaning apparatus
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : MACHINES : Brushing : Beater and brush)

Patent 6098230: Toothbrush
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : MACHINES : Brushing : Handle mount : Width changes along transverse dimension)

Patent 6098231: Pipeline pigs
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : IMPLEMENTS : Pipe, tube, or conduit cleaner : Inside : Fluid current operated : Collector)

Patent 6098232: Hand and finger nail wash unit
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : IMPLEMENTS : Stationary implement with material supply : Multiple strand type)

Patent 6098233: Bath brush with massage means
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : IMPLEMENTS : Combined : Brush and massage-tool : Dauber and polisher)

Patent 6098234: Cleaning system
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : IMPLEMENTS : Combined : Wiper : Mop and wringer)

Patent 6098235: Mop head securement device
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : IMPLEMENTS : Holder, mop : Pivoted jaw : Variable length)

Patent 6098236: Bath strip
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : IMPLEMENTS : Fabric : Wiper, dauber, or polisher : End grip : Rod or wire cleaner (e.g., dipstick cleaner))

Patent 6098237: Buffer brush for stenciling
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : IMPLEMENTS : Fabric : Wiper, dauber, or polisher : Mitts, cots, and shoes : Strands)

Patent 6098238: Floor treating device with sheepskin cover
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : IMPLEMENTS : Fabric : Wiper, dauber, or polisher : Mops and heads : Strands)

Patent 6098239: Cleaning aid storage mop
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : IMPLEMENTS : Fabric : Wiper, dauber, or polisher : Mops and heads : Strands)

Patent 6098240: Axially securable roller paint applicator
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : IMPLEMENTS : Fabric : Wiper, dauber, or polisher : Rotary : Roller with handle : With handle or holder)

Patent 6098241: Accessory holder for vacuum cleaner
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : MACHINES : With air blast or suction : With storage facilities for tools or nozzles, conduits, etc., e.g., racks and cabinets : Nozzles)

Patent 6098242: Upright vacuum cleaner
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : MACHINES : With air blast or suction : With work-contacting carriage or mount, and relatively adjustable nozzle : Handle operated or handle associated control : Urged away from contact with work)

Patent 6098243: Device for driving/stopping brush of vacuum cleaner
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : MACHINES : With air blast or suction : With mechanical agitating means : Rotary agitator : Drive details : With clutch or other drive disconnect : With supporting means, e.g., wall-mounted clamp)

Patent 6098244: Handle for vacuum cleaner having an offset hand grip portion
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : MACHINES : With air blast or suction : Handle features, e.g., limit stops or storage locks : For hollow work, internal cleaning, e.g., tube soot-blowers)

Patent 6098245: Vacuum cleaner motor assembly
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : MACHINES : With air blast or suction : Motor features, e.g., housing or casing assemblies : Angular or lateral adjustment of cleaner by axial rotation of handle)

Patent 6098246: Adapter for conversion of vertical blinds to curtains
(MISCELLANEOUS HARDWARE : PANEL HANGERS, TRAVELERS AND/OR TRACKS : With flexible panel attaching means : Spring and lever)

Patent 6098247: Plastic extrusion having unitary thermoplastic rubber and thermoplastic sections
(MISCELLANEOUS HARDWARE : HINGE : Pliant or elastic hinge : Swinging)

Patent 6098248: Hinge structure for electronic apparatus
(MISCELLANEOUS HARDWARE : HINGE : Including means to hold or retard hinged members against pivotal movement (e.g., catch) : By friction : Spring arm)

Patent 6098249: Apparatus for forming controlled density fibrous pads for diapers and the other absorbent products
(TEXTILES: FIBER PREPARATION : ASSEMBLING : Web forming : Rub aprons)

Patent 6098250: Fastening device
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : BALE AND PACKAGE TIES, HOSE CLAMPS : Plastic band : Separate connections)

Patent 6098251: Hose clamp
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : BALE AND PACKAGE TIES, HOSE CLAMPS : Metal bands : Tangential screw)

Patent 6098252: Belt buckle with backlift face plates
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : BUCKLES : Helical preform)

Patent 6098253: Tag fastener
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : ZIPPER OR REQUIRED COMPONENT THEREOF : Slider having specific configuration, construction, adaptation, or material : Including pull tab attaching means : Spaced segments of each wall of channel supported by different wings)

Patent 6098254: Garment hanger clip release guard
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : CLASP, CLIP, SUPPORT-CLAMP, OR REQUIRED COMPONENT THEREOF : Including pivoted gripping member : Spring or resiliently biased about pivot : Distinct spring : Attached solely by spring : Having engaging face formed from nonmetallic material)

Patent 6098255: Clip for mesh-defining lamp set
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : CLASP, CLIP, SUPPORT-CLAMP, OR REQUIRED COMPONENT THEREOF : Having gripping member formed from, biased by, or mounted on, resilient member : With position locking-means for engaging faces : Integral locking-means : Pivoted or rotated element)

Patent 6098256: Antitheft collar for bottles
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : READILY INTERLOCKING, TWO-PART FASTENER REQUIRING EITHER DESTRUCTIVE OR TOOL DISENGAGEMENT : Distorted structure having shape facilitating impaling)

Patent 6098257: Method of manufacturing a print head for use with an ink jet printer
(METAL WORKING : PIEZOELECTRIC DEVICE MAKING : Barrier layer device making)

Patent 6098258: Combined machining apparatus and machining method by using the same
(METAL WORKING : PLURAL DIVERSE MANUFACTURING APPARATUS INCLUDING MEANS FOR METAL SHAPING OR ASSEMBLING : Binding or covering and cutting : Lathe : Lathe and tool : At least one part nonmetallic)

Patent 6098259: Apparatus for continuously producing jingling bells
(METAL WORKING : PLURAL DIVERSE MANUFACTURING APPARATUS INCLUDING MEANS FOR METAL SHAPING OR ASSEMBLING : Assembly : And work-holder for assembly)

Patent 6098260: Rivet fastening system for radial fuselage joints
(METAL WORKING : MEANS TO ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE : Overedge assembling means : Riveter : With second workpiece inside annular work one workpiece moved to shape the other)

Patent 6098261: Tool and method for working wheel bearings
(METAL WORKING : MEANS TO ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE : Means comprising hand manipulatable tool : Means comprising impact receiving tool : Clutch plates)

Patent 6098262: Process for manufacturing a hollow body from two metal bars
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Shaping by direct application of fluent pressure : Dividing sequentially from leading end, e.g., by cutting or breaking)

Patent 6098263: Apparatus and method for blocking shaft of large scale rotatable assembly
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Assembling or joining : With prestressing of part : By deforming interlock)

Patent 6098264: Method of assembling laser and modulator unit
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Assembling or joining : Associating parts by use of aligning means (e.g., use of a drift pin or a "fixture") : To roughen surface)

Patent 6098265: Setting fixture
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Assembling or joining : Associating parts by use of aligning means (e.g., use of a drift pin or a "fixture") : To roughen surface)

Patent 6098266: Method for the production of rotors for screw-type compressors
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Combined manufacture including applying or shaping of fluent material : Removing defects)

Patent 6098267: Method for forming surface structures from a single-sided mold
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Combined manufacture including applying or shaping of fluent material : Coating : Subsequent to metal working : At least one part nonmetallic)

Patent 6098268: Assembly workshop, in particular for assembling together sheet metal parts
(METAL WORKING : PLURAL DIVERSE MANUFACTURING APPARATUS INCLUDING MEANS FOR METAL SHAPING OR ASSEMBLING : With means to feed work intermittently from one tool station to another : Including nonrotary flying tool)

Patent 6098269: Transfer line with processing stations
(METAL WORKING : PLURAL DIVERSE MANUFACTURING APPARATUS INCLUDING MEANS FOR METAL SHAPING OR ASSEMBLING : Separate tool stations for selective or successive operation on work : Endless belt)

Patent 6098270: Process for producing a slider having composite welding studs
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Electromagnet, transformer or inductor : Magnetic recording reproducing transducer (e.g., tape head, core, etc.) : Mounting preformed head/core onto other structure : With bonding :)

Patent 6098271: Method for assembling a magnetic disk drive with a relaying flexible printed circuit sheet
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Electromagnet, transformer or inductor : Magnetic recording reproducing transducer (e.g., tape head, core, etc.) : Mounting preformed head/core onto other structure : With bonding :)

Patent 6098272: System for maintaining concentricity of a combination of a top and bottom substrate during the assembly of a bonded storage disk
(METAL WORKING : MEANS TO ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE : With means to regulate operation by use of templet, tape, card or other replaceable information supply : And work-holder for assembly)

Patent 6098273: Device for mounting a shaft to the rotor of an electric motor
(METAL WORKING : MEANS TO ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE : Means to assemble electrical device : Motor or generator : Including deforming means)

Patent 6098274: Machine tool featuring a number of machining heads for machining printed circuit boards
(METAL WORKING : MEANS TO ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE : Means to assemble electrical device : Means to fasten electrical component to wiring board, base, or substrate : Including deforming means)

Patent 6098275: Method for inserting an electrical contact pin with an compliant attachment zone into a hole in a printed circuit board
(METAL WORKING : MEANS TO ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE : Means to assemble electrical device : Means to fasten electrical component to wiring board, base, or substrate : Multilead component : Self-piercing work part)

Patent 6098276: Contact front extraction tool
(METAL WORKING : MEANS TO ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE : Means to disassemble electrical device : Means comprising hand-manipulatable implement : Switch or fuse)

Patent 6098277: Tool for removing a part associated with a circuit board
(METAL WORKING : MEANS TO ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE : Means to disassemble electrical device : Means comprising hand-manipulatable implement : Switch or fuse)

Patent 6098278: Method for forming conductive epoxy flip-chip on chip
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Conductor or circuit manufacturing : On flat or curved insulated base, e.g., printed circuit, etc. : Assembling bases : By oxidation)

Patent 6098279: Method for making heat sink device
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Conductor or circuit manufacturing : On flat or curved insulated base, e.g., printed circuit, etc. : Assembling to base an electrical component, e.g., capacitor, etc. : By oxidation)

Patent 6098280: Process for forming multi-layer electronic structures including a cap for providing a flat surface for DCA and solder ball attach and for
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Conductor or circuit manufacturing : On flat or curved insulated base, e.g., printed circuit, etc. : Assembling to base an electrical component, e.g., capacitor, etc. : By metal fusion : With deforming of lead or terminal)

Patent 6098281: Electrical pins and method for their insertion into apertures of a circuit board
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Conductor or circuit manufacturing : On flat or curved insulated base, e.g., printed circuit, etc. : Assembling terminal to base : By deforming or shaping : With shaping or forcing terminal into base aperture : Including metal fusion)

Patent 6098282: Laminar stackable circuit board structure with capacitor
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Conductor or circuit manufacturing : On flat or curved insulated base, e.g., printed circuit, etc. : Manufacturing circuit on or in base : By forming conductive walled aperture in base : Simultaneous circuit manufacturing)

Patent 6098283: Method for filling vias in organic, multi-layer packages
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Conductor or circuit manufacturing : On flat or curved insulated base, e.g., printed circuit, etc. : Manufacturing circuit on or in base : By forming conductive walled aperture in base : Simultaneous circuit manufacturing)

Patent 6098284: Method of retentively attaching a ribbon cable connector to a device
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Conductor or circuit manufacturing : Assembling terminal to elongated conductor : By deforming : By shrinking of cover)

Patent 6098285: Crimping method for producing a chained terminal
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Conductor or circuit manufacturing : Assembling terminal to elongated conductor : By deforming : Of terminal : With deforming of conductive path)

Patent 6098286: Method for producing a steering-wheel cover
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Wheel making : Steering wheel : Multiple part or composite)

Patent 6098287: Method for manufacturing a ball joint
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Process for making bearing or component thereof : Rotary bearing : Plain bearing : Self-adjusting or self-aligning, including ball and socket type, bearing and component making : Demountable rim making)

Patent 6098288: Reciprocating-type electric shaver
(CUTLERY : RAZORS : With cooperating shearing blades : Reciprocating inner blade : Oscillating inner blade)

Patent 6098289: Dry-shaving apparatus
(CUTLERY : RAZORS : With cooperating shearing blades : Reciprocating inner blade : And stationary outer blade : And stationary outer blade)

Patent 6098290: Device and method for stripping a cable
(CUTLERY : MEANS FOR CUTTING ELONGATE, STRAND-ENCIRCLING SHEATH : With cutter-opposing, sheath-engaging surface pivotally connected to cutter : With cutter-opposing, sheath-engaging surface)

Patent 6098291: Pipe cutter
(CUTLERY : PIPE AND ROD CUTTERS : With cutter-opposing, sheath-engaging surface pivotally connected to cutter)

Patent 6098292: Demolition tool
(CUTLERY : CUTTING TOOLS : Scrapers : Plural blade : Handle)

Patent 6098293: Can opener with rotating bottom support
(CUTLERY : CAN OPENER : With control means energized in response to activator stimulated by condition sensor : Responsive to can : Responsive to reaction force between can and cutter)

Patent 6098294: Hack saw
(CUTLERY : CUTTING TOOLS : Saw : Mounted in U-frame : Blade-tensioning means : Length and depth)

Patent 6098295: Angular encoder
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : MISCELLANEOUS : Angular position transducer :)

Patent 6098296: Wheel alignment system and method for vehicles having steer-by-wire steering system
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : GAUGE : Wheel : Saw)

Patent 6098297: Laser alignment tool
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : STRAIGHT-LINE LIGHT RAY TYPE : Alignment device : Including distance finding feature)

Patent 6098298: Level
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : INDICATOR OF DIRECTION OF FORCE TRAVERSING NATURAL MEDIA : Level or plumb, terrestrial gravitation responsive : Work, or workman, attaching means : Requiring no modification of the work : Having resistive or contact circuit control element)

Patent 6098299: Chalk line holder
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : STRAIGHTEDGE TYPE : Cord type : With chalking feature : Connected to brick)

Patent 6098300: Method and apparatus for obtaining parallel lines on inclined planes
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : STRAIGHTEDGE TYPE : Combined with level : Set shift)

Patent 6098301: Chain measuring system
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : STRAIGHTEDGE TYPE : Rules : Edge details : Selectable)

Patent 6098302: Rafter template
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : GAUGE : Template : Flexible type)

Patent 6098303: Variable angle squaring accessory for tape measures
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : DISTANCE MEASURING : By flexible tape : Including attachment : Housing shape, structure or material)

Patent 6098304: Apparatus for reducing delamination within a polycide structure
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : APPARATUS : With means to treat gas or vapor : Separation of substances from treating or exhaust gases or vapors : Recirculation of treating gas or vapor)

Patent 6098305: Grain metering system for a grain dryer which includes a pivotable grain support member positioned between a metering roll and a discharge
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : APPARATUS : Gravity flow type : Plural gravity path, plural feed, and/or discharge : Movable treated material holder)

Patent 6098306: Cleaning apparatus with electromagnetic drying
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : MATERIAL TREATED BY ELECTROMAGNETIC ENERGY : Radio or high-frequency energy : Having pressure reducing means :)

Patent 6098307: Method for treating starch and starch-bearing products
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : PROCESS : With fluid current conveying or suspension of treated material : Suspension of treated material : Including agitating or comminuting of treated material : Pulsed flow)

Patent 6098309: Machine and process for manufacturing or treating a material web
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : PROCESS : Diverse types of drying operations : Sheet, web, or strand : Including radiation or convection treatment : Treated material is wood)

Patent 6098310: System and method for predicting the dryness of clothing articles
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : PROCESS : Gas or vapor contact with treated material : Treatment of gas or vapor : Gas or vapor humidity regulation : And gas or vapor temperature regulation : With vaporization of condensed gas or vapor)

Patent 6098311: Air heating and control system
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : APPARATUS : With automatic control : Of heater : By steam pressure or temperature : And drive motor)

Patent 6098312: Exhaust vent adapter for a clothes dryer
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : APPARATUS : Rotary drums or receptacles : With gas or vapor flow for contact with treated material : With heating means : With drum or receptacle enclosing housing : Including gas or vapor circulating means : And conduit to deliver gas or vapor to drum :)

Patent 6098313: Shoe sole component and shoe sole component construction method
(BOOTS, SHOES, AND LEGGINGS : SOLES : Cushion : Peg)

Patent 6098314: Boot with an interconnected inner boot and cuff structure
(BOOTS, SHOES, AND LEGGINGS : UPPERS : Linings : Tongue pieces)

Patent 6098315: Self molding insole insert
(BOOTS, SHOES, AND LEGGINGS : BOOTS AND SHOES : Foot-supporting or foot-conforming feature : Arch support : For child's foot)

Patent 6098316: Step lengthening shoe
(BOOTS, SHOES, AND LEGGINGS : BOOTS AND SHOES : With adjustment of shoe size : Foot shield)

Patent 6098317: Boot intended for cross-country skiing
(BOOTS, SHOES, AND LEGGINGS : BOOTS AND SHOES : Occupational or athletic shoe (e.g., roof climbing, gardening, etc.) : Athletic shoe or attachment therefor : For a sport (e.g., skating, skiing, etc.) featuring relative movement between shoe and ground : For walking or sliding on shifting media : Ski boot : Having pivotable upper : With adjustment mechanism)

Patent 6098318: Boot for a skating apparatus
(BOOTS, SHOES, AND LEGGINGS : BOOTS AND SHOES : Shoe attachment (e.g., ornament, pocket, etc.) : Light-reflecting or illuminating means : Attachment (e.g., weight for shoe, etc.))

Patent 6098319: Balancing appliance for footwear item
(BOOTS, SHOES, AND LEGGINGS : ORTHOPEDIC BOOT OR SHOE WITH CORRECTIVE ELEMENT : Arch support : Adjustable position or shape : By shims : With multiple screws)

Patent 6098320: Front end loader attachment including forks and grapple for digging, dislodging and lifting materials
(EXCAVATING : COMBINED OR CONVERTIBLE : Combined with clamp, grapple, or shear : Including cable or rope control means to facilitate loading, transporting, or dumping)

Patent 6098321: Bucket converter for an excavation bucket
(EXCAVATING : COMBINED OR CONVERTIBLE : With scraper : Multicomponent tool (e.g., scoop or bucket) convertible by relative movement of tool parts : Rotary digger)

Patent 6098322: Control device of construction machine
(EXCAVATING : SCOOP OR EXCAVATING AND TRANSPORTING CONTAINER : Supported on vehicle between longitudinally spaced ground supports : Condition responsive or programmable means controls the excavating operation : Rotary digger)

Patent 6098323: Sports trading card
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : DISPLAY CARD : Multilayer sheet : Having distinct members connected by locking tabs and slots)

Patent 6098324: Animal identification device and method of manufacture
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : CHECK, LABEL, OR TAG : Animal markers : Ear or wing tags : Plural rearwardly pivoting legs)

Patent 6098325: Display having selectable simulated illuminating means
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : CHANGING EXHIBITOR : Rotatable carrier for display item : Disk-like : Illuminated)

Patent 6098326: Locator sign
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : ILLUMINATED SIGN : Lamp box : Interchangeable plate : Map type)

Patent 6098327: Connecting device
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : CHECK, LABEL, OR TAG : Key identification : Strip or wire formed)

Patent 6098328: Display device
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : CHECK, LABEL, OR TAG : Holder : Clip- or clamp-type holder : Adapted for use with mine equipment or personnel)

Patent 6098329: Tag protector
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : CHECK, LABEL, OR TAG : Holder : Transparent : Holder made of wire)

Patent 6098330: Machine including vibration and shock resistant fingerprint sensor and related methods
(FIREARMS : SAFETY MECHANISM : Firearm lock : With pivoted hammer)

Patent 6098331: Sound and light emitting fish lure and method of attracting fish
(FISHING, TRAPPING, AND VERMIN DESTROYING : FISHING : Methods of fishing :)

Patent 6098332: Electronic floating mark structure with light indication
(FISHING, TRAPPING, AND VERMIN DESTROYING : FISHING : Automatic hookers or catchers : Signaling : Foldable)

Patent 6098333: Leverage feature for a fishing rod handle
(FISHING, TRAPPING, AND VERMIN DESTROYING : FISHING : Rod : Butts : Motor operated)

Patent 6098334: Timer system for a cage
(FISHING, TRAPPING, AND VERMIN DESTROYING : TRAPS : Holder)

Patent 6098335: Portable greenhouse
(PLANT HUSBANDRY : GREENHOUSE, APPARATUS OR METHOD : With heater)

Patent 6098336: Plant flat-collapsible-container
(PLANT HUSBANDRY : FLOWER HOLDER : Window)

Patent 6098337: Orchid cultivating device
(PLANT HUSBANDRY : WATER CULTURE, APPARATUS OR METHOD : Nutrient recirculation system (e.g., hydroponic system) : Aeroponics :)

Patent 6098338: Planter
(PLANT HUSBANDRY : RECEPTACLE FOR GROWING MEDIUM : Combined : Array of cells)

Patent 6098339: Reinforced jalousie window with spaced wall side jambs for pivot support
(MOVABLE OR REMOVABLE CLOSURES : CLOSURES INTERCONNECTED FOR CONCURRENT MOVEMENT : Louver-type closures (e.g., slats or panels) : Pivoted)

Patent 6098340: Louvre window assembly
(MOVABLE OR REMOVABLE CLOSURES : CLOSURES INTERCONNECTED FOR CONCURRENT MOVEMENT : Louver-type closures (e.g., slats or panels) : Pivoted)

Patent 6098341: Sliding door assembly for a clean room, including a pair of parallel inclined guide members and an actuating member extending therebetween
(MOVABLE OR REMOVABLE CLOSURES : MOUNTED FOR MULTIDIRECTIONAL OR OBLIQUE MOVEMENT : In plane of closure; e.g., oblique : Closure carried by track-mounted carriage)

Patent 6098342: Movable partition system having a rail, and a rail for a carriage for a movable partition, and a method for use of a movable partition system
(MOVABLE OR REMOVABLE CLOSURES : WITH MEANS MOUNTING CLOSURE FOR RECIPROCATION : Pendant from horizontal guide : Marginal closure flange overlaps portal frame)

Patent 6098343: Gutter for window and door openings of a building structure
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : COVER WITH SURFACE WATER RECEIVER AT EAVE OR VALLEY : Seating arrangement)

Patent 6098344: Gutter protection system and installation thereof
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : COVER WITH SURFACE WATER RECEIVER AT EAVE OR VALLEY : With separator; e.g., strainer : Shiftable seating section)

Patent 6098345: Reelable rain gutter cover
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : COVER WITH SURFACE WATER RECEIVER AT EAVE OR VALLEY : With separator; e.g., strainer : Shiftable seating section)

Patent 6098346: Slide out kitchen for motor homes and the like
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : BARRIER OR MAJOR SECTION MOUNTED FOR IN SITU REPOSITIONING; E.G., REARRANGEABLE OR ROTATABLE : Telescoping sub and main enclosures : Within wall)

Patent 6098347: Metal framed geodesic structure
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : COMPOUND CURVE STRUCTURE : Geodesic shape : Having an underlying grid frame : Frame connection detail : Diverse side and top panels)

Patent 6098348: Adaptable squirrel shield
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : ANIMAL BLOCKING LATERAL PROJECTION, TRAP, OR SCARER : Removable corner or internal section)

Patent 6098349: Collapsible structures
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : WITH LIFTING OR HANDLING MEANS FOR PRIMARY COMPONENT OR ASSEMBLY : Position adjusting means; e.g., leveling : Engaging means cooperates with rigid, intermediate device which distributes load or lifts multiple components)

Patent 6098350: Crypt form and liner for a mausoleum
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : BURIAL VAULT : Compartmented : With internal air director)

Patent 6098351: Grade-level rot-resistant shrink-wrapped wooden posts
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : SPECIFIED TERRANEAN RELATIONSHIP : With waterproofing means; e.g., covering, coating, or lamina : With laterally spaced foundation element)

Patent 6098352: Deck assembly
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : SPECIFIED TERRANEAN RELATIONSHIP : Open top, embedded container, tank, or reservoir : Divided terrane)

Patent 6098353: Protective sleeve for a post
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : SPECIFIED TERRANEAN RELATIONSHIP : Shaft reinforcement adjacent earth's surface : With laterally spaced foundation element)

Patent 6098354: Modular floor tile having reinforced interlocking portions
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : SPECIFIED WEAR OR FRICTION-TYPE TRAFFIC-CARRYING SURFACE : Multilevel building with ramp)

Patent 6098355: Sliding-type window frame for mounting a window panel assembly
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : FRAMING TO RECEIVE DOOR, DOORJAMB, OR WINDOW SASH : Architrave; i.e., finish strip on floor, ceiling, or wall opening : Separable and lapped sections : With damping or limiting means)

Patent 6098356: Method and apparatus for sealing an intermediate anchorage of a post-tension system
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : WITH COMPONENT HAVING DISCRETE PRESTRESSING MEANS : Anchorage (e.g., end) : Homogenous design (e.g., all metal))

Patent 6098357: Modular precast construction block system
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : WITH COMPONENT HAVING DISCRETE PRESTRESSING MEANS : Slab or panel construction : Composed of abutting modular panels or blocks : Interconnected by intermediate member and fastener)

Patent 6098358: Knock-down portable partition system
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : MULTIROOM OR LEVEL : Partition secured to and crossed by preconstructed barrier : Cubicle type; i.e., spaced from floor or ceiling : Horizontal structure includes component of settable material)

Patent 6098359: Method of constructing a suspended floor
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : INTERSECTION OF A CAST STONELIKE COMPONENT (E.G., CONCRETE FLOOR OR WALL) TO ANOTHER COMPONENT (E.G., WALL) : Cast reinforced vertical and horizontal members : Distinct horizontal sustainers between columns : Interfitted trim plate)

Patent 6098360: Offset web composite beam
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : INTERSECTION OF WALL TO FLOOR, CEILING, ROOF, OR ANOTHER WALL (I.E., TWO-WAY CORNER CONSTRUCTION) : Barrier or module seated on projecting means on vertical structure : Exposed sustainer)

Patent 6098361: Parking meter anchor system
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : FOOTING OR FOUNDATION TYPE : Socket : Supporting shaft)

Patent 6098362: Plastic tile and trough assembly for use on wooden decks
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : WALL, CEILING, FLOOR, OR ROOF DESIGNED FOR VENTILATION OR DRAINAGE : With the vent or drain entirely along at least one substantial dimension (e.g., length, not thickness) : Supporting shaft)

Patent 6098363: Support panel for supporting external wall forming members
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : VENEER TILES HELD BY NONLOAD-BEARING GRID : Attached to additional substructure : Closed curvilinear cavity liner)

Patent 6098364: Prefabricated outer wall structure with stress rupture resistance
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : SHEETLIKE ELEMENT ASSEMBLED PARALLEL TO EXISTING WALL, CEILING, OR FLOOR (E.G., INSULATING PANEL, SHEATHING) : Element spaced from wall, ceiling, or floor and held by discrete retaining means (e.g., suspended ceiling or wall) : Section designed (e.g., groove, integral hanger) to fasten to retaining means : Double wall, ceiling, or floor)

Patent 6098365: Radius tongue and groove profile
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : MODULE OR PANEL HAVING DISCRETE EDGEWISE OR FACE-TO-FACE CONNECTING FEATURE : Having integral key : Keys, mortises, or key and mortise on opposed edges or faces : Rabbet on two perpendicular faces or edge and face (e.g., ship lap) for key)

Patent 6098366: Connector for solid or hollow profile sections
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : OPENWORK; E.G., TRUSS, TRELLIS, GRILLE, SCREEN, FRAME, OR REBAR CHAIR : Three-dimensional space-defining : Having specific connector, etc. : Having tubular member)

Patent 6098367: Constructive system applied for buildings
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : OPENWORK; E.G., TRUSS, TRELLIS, GRILLE, SCREEN, FRAME, OR REBAR CHAIR : Outside corner or peripherally bordered (i.e., framing, etc.) : Having specific connector, etc.)

Patent 6098368: Door with reinforced metal panels
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : COMPOSITE PREFABRICATED PANEL INCLUDING ADJUNCTIVE MEANS : Sandwich or hollow with sheet-like facing members : For door or door shutter : In-turned opposed flanges form edge of door : In-turned opposed flanges form edge of door panel)

Patent 6098369: Apparatus for attaching a reclosable fastener to a flexible material
(PACKAGE MAKING : WITH COVER-ADJUNCT APPLICATION OR FORMATION : Adjunct comprising provision to allow access to contents, e.g., spout, straw, drain, opening, etc. : Adjunct comprising provision to open package : Reclosable : Through restricted passage)

Patent 6098370: Binding machine
(PACKAGE MAKING : WITH COVER-ADJUNCT APPLICATION OR FORMATION : Adjunct comprising provision to secure cover : Staple or clip : Bag closing : Bag)

Patent 6098371: Automatic machine for the individual packaging of rolls of paper or similar cylindrical products
(PACKAGE MAKING : WRAPPING MACHINES : Cover-wiping passage or pocket for initial wrap : U-fold forming initial wrap : Package advanced by folding carrier : Rotary turret or carrier : Rotary turret or carrier)

Patent 6098372: Packaging machine with movable members
(PACKAGE MAKING : WRAPPING MACHINES : Cover-wiping passage or pocket for initial wrap : U-fold forming initial wrap : Package advanced by folding carrier : Rotary turret or carrier : Rotary turret or carrier)

Patent 6098373: Strap processing apparatus and a paper processing apparatus
(PACKAGE MAKING : MEANS TO OPEN OR ERECT RECEPTACLE : With cutting means : With means to advance package during closing)

Patent 6098374: Envelope opening apparatus
(PACKAGE MAKING : MEANS TO OPEN OR ERECT RECEPTACLE : Means to open envelope : Including means to apply suction to grip envelope : With means to advance package during closing)

Patent 6098375: Case packing machine
(PACKAGE MAKING : MEANS TO OPEN OR ERECT RECEPTACLE : Means to open flap, e.g., carton, flap, box lid, etc. : Means to fold flap about line perpendicular to receptacle movement : With means to advance package during closing)

Patent 6098376: Light-tight package and method of forming the same
(PACKAGE MAKING : METHODS : Annular package : Including evacuating)

Patent 6098377: Method of wrapping a floral sleeve about a pot
(PACKAGE MAKING : METHODS : Forming a cover adjunct or application of a cover adjunct to a cover : Package opening device (e.g., tear strip) :)

Patent 6098378: Method of packaging a single mattress to a small size to be conveniently carried
(PACKAGE MAKING : METHODS : With contents treating : Winding : Constricting closure by binding)

Patent 6098379: System for the packaging of products
(PACKAGE MAKING : METHODS : Group forming of contents into a unit : Single layer forming : Before association with cover material)

Patent 6098380: Web shaping method and means
(PACKAGE MAKING : METHODS : Enclosing contents within progressively formed web means : Vertically formed, filled, and sealed tubular package : Before association with cover material)

Patent 6098381: Machine for handling containers
(PACKAGE MAKING : APPARATUS FOR CONTRACTION OF COVER BY STRETCHING OR SHRINKING : By heat shrinking : Plural webs)

Patent 6098382: Set of document envelopes, method and device for using thereof and method for making the set
(PACKAGE MAKING : APPARATUS FOR FORMING OR PARTIALLY FORMING RECEPTACLE AND SUBSEQUENTLY FILLING : Forming by opening or setting up collapsed receptacle : Letter-type envelope : Simultaneously longitudinal and transverse seaming)

Patent 6098383: Equestrian equipment or the like
(HARNESS FOR WORKING ANIMAL : GIRTHS : Elastic)

Patent 6098384: Breakaway horse rein
(HARNESS FOR WORKING ANIMAL : REINS : Movable keeper)

Patent 6098385: Drive control for self-propelled power tool
(HARVESTERS : MOTORIZED HARVESTER : With selective control of drive means : By brake and disengageable drive (e.g., clutch) : For individual harvesting unit)

Patent 6098386: Riding lawn mower and transmission for the same
(HARVESTERS : MOTORIZED HARVESTER : Including motorized vehicle causing transit of harvester : Cutter unit and conveyer unit)

Patent 6098387: Ground clearing apparatus
(HARVESTERS : MOTORIZED HARVESTER : Having driven means for handling or treating crop : With hitch permitting movement of harvester relative to vehicle)

Patent 6098388: Mower coupling system
(HARVESTERS : CUTTING : Rotating cutting-reel type : Side cut)

Patent 6098389: Picking finger assembly for fruit harvesting
(HARVESTERS : FRUIT GATHERER : Asparagus havester)

Patent 6098390: Round baler belt support roll constructed for deflecting crop material away from roll clearance gaps in baling chamber side walls
(HARVESTERS : RAKING AND BUNDLING : Tree shaker)

Patent 6098391: Round bale forming apparatus
(HARVESTERS : RAKING AND BUNDLING : Tree shaker)

Patent 6098392: Process for making multicolored yarns and the product thereof
(TEXTILES: SPINNING, TWISTING, AND TWINING : APPARATUS AND PROCESSES : Covering or wrapping : With plural strands : With cabling or doubling : Coated or impregnated)

Patent 6098393: High strength steel cord for pneumatic tire
(TEXTILES: SPINNING, TWISTING, AND TWINING : STRAND STRUCTURE : Plied : Cabled or cord type (i.e., plied plies) : Adhesively bonded)

Patent 6098394: Band-like accessory
(CHAIN, STAPLE, AND HORSESHOE MAKING : CHAINS : Ornamental : Links : Processes)

Patent 6098395: Closed-loop air cooling system for a turbine engine
(POWER PLANTS : COMBUSTION PRODUCTS USED AS MOTIVE FLUID : Process : Having bleed air to cool or heat motor or component thereof (e.g., active clearance control, etc.) : Solid fuel)

Patent 6098396: Internal combustion engine having a catalytic reactor
(POWER PLANTS : COMBUSTION PRODUCTS USED AS MOTIVE FLUID : Process : Ignition or fuel injection after starting : Catalyst : Check valve feeds air to exhaust system)

Patent 6098397: Combustor for a low-emissions gas turbine engine
(POWER PLANTS : COMBUSTION PRODUCTS USED AS MOTIVE FLUID : Process : Including means selecting direction of engine rotation)

Patent 6098398: Low temperature hydrogen combustion turbine
(POWER PLANTS : COMBUSTION PRODUCTS USED AS MOTIVE FLUID : Multiple fluid-operated motors : Different fluids : Steam and combustion products : Check valve feeds air to exhaust system)

Patent 6098399: Ducted fan gas turbine engine
(POWER PLANTS : REACTION MOTOR (E.G., MOTIVE FLUID GENERATOR AND REACTION NOZZLE, ETC.) : With destruction sensing and preventing means : Plural discharge outlets)

Patent 6098400: Divergent petal for gas turbine engine nozzle
(POWER PLANTS : REACTION MOTOR (E.G., MOTIVE FLUID GENERATOR AND REACTION NOZZLE, ETC.) : With thrust direction modifying means : Motive fluid outlet movable relative to motor part : By secondary fluid injection)

Patent 6098401: Afterburner flame holder with rotationally-splitting radial arms
(POWER PLANTS : REACTION MOTOR (E.G., MOTIVE FLUID GENERATOR AND REACTION NOZZLE, ETC.) : Having afterburner : Movable flame holder : Compressor or turbine speed sensed to control fuel flow or outlet area)

Patent 6098402: Infra-red stealth masking device (IRSMD)
(POWER PLANTS : REACTION MOTOR (E.G., MOTIVE FLUID GENERATOR AND REACTION NOZZLE, ETC.) : Including heat exchange means : For a liquid : Compressor or turbine speed sensed to control fuel flow or outlet area)

Patent 6098403: Hydraulic control valve system with pressure compensator
(POWER PLANTS : PRESSURE FLUID SOURCE AND MOTOR : Having condition responsive control in a system of distinct or separately operable outputs or output drive units : With manual control or selection of motor, motor speed or motor load : Suction pressure on motor regulated)

Patent 6098404: Liquid/vapor cycle
(POWER PLANTS : MOTOR OPERATED BY EXPANSION AND/OR CONTRACTION OF A UNIT OF MASS OF MOTIVATING MEDIUM : Mass is a liquid : Liquid is vaporized : Gaseous)

Patent 6098405: Drive unit for medical equipment
(POWER PLANTS : PRESSURE FLUID SOURCE AND MOTOR : Pulsator : Having signal, indicator or recorder of apparatus condition : Responsive to leakage of pulse fluid : In an axial direction)

Patent 6098406: Premix Burner for operating a combustion chamber with a liquid and/or gaseous fuel
(POWER PLANTS : COMBUSTION PRODUCTS USED AS MOTIVE FLUID : Combustion products generator : Having fuel supply system : Fuel and air premixed prior to combustion : Bleed)

Patent 6098407: Premixing fuel injector with improved secondary fuel-air injection
(POWER PLANTS : COMBUSTION PRODUCTS USED AS MOTIVE FLUID : Combustion products generator : Having fuel supply system : Fuel and air premixed prior to combustion : Bleed)

Patent 6098408: System for controlling reflection reticle temperature in microlithography
(REFRIGERATION : USING ELECTRICAL OR MAGNETIC EFFECT : Thermoelectric; e.g., peltier effect :)

Patent 6098409: Temperature control of high temperature superconducting thin film filter subsystems
(REFRIGERATION : GAS COMPRESSION, HEAT REGENERATION AND EXPANSION, E.G., STIRLING CYCLE : Thermoelectric; e.g., peltier effect)

Patent 6098410: Frozen or freeze-dried product, process and apparatus for producing the same
(REFRIGERATION : PROCESSES : Treating an article : With stirring, agitating or scraping of the solidification zone)

Patent 6098411: Retractable type temperature control panel apparatus for refrigerator
(REFRIGERATION : WITH INDICATOR OR TESTER : With heater for liquid mixture container)

Patent 6098412: Method for automated detection of leaks in a discharge check valve
(REFRIGERATION : WITH INDICATOR OR TESTER : Operatively correlated with automatic control : Dividing refrigerant flow, e.g., bypass parallel units)

Patent 6098413: Air conditioning system having single bus line
(REFRIGERATION : WITH INDICATOR OR TESTER : Diverse function indicators or testers : Dividing refrigerant flow, e.g., bypass parallel units)

Patent 6098414: Ambient temperature control for absorption refrigerator
(REFRIGERATION : AUTOMATIC CONTROL : Of closed system sorbent type : By frost, i.e., atmospheric condensate)

Patent 6098415: Combination room air/split air conditioner
(REFRIGERATION : WITH MEANS PREVENTING OR HANDLING ATMOSPHERIC CONDENSATE RELATIVE TO HEAT ABSORBER : Retainer or flow director for atmospheric condensate : Adjustable position or selectively usable : Pump or thrower for condensate)

Patent 6098416: Heat pump, housing and method
(REFRIGERATION : WITH REPAIR, ASSEMBLY OR DISASSEMBLY MEANS : Retainer or flow director for atmospheric condensate)

Patent 6098417: Fluid chilling apparatus
(REFRIGERATION : PORTABLE, COMMODITY-CONTAINING : Mold with means to absorb heat, e.g., brine tank)

Patent 6098418: Apparatus for cooling fluids
(REFRIGERATION : WITHDRAWABLE LIQUID, E.G., DISPENSER : In indirect heat exchanging relationship to coolant : Helical or spiral coil : Elongated vertical passage for melt and air)

Patent 6098419: Air conditioner case
(REFRIGERATION : GAS CONTROLLER OR DIRECTOR : Motor-type expander)

Patent 6098420: Absorption chiller and heat exchanger tube used the same
(REFRIGERATION : REFRIGERATION PRODUCER : Sorbent type : Vapor-liquid contact in reabsorber forming liquid refrigerant : With sorber-generator cooling means)

Patent 6098421: Refrigerating apparatus
(REFRIGERATION : REFRIGERATION PRODUCER : Compressor-condenser-evaporator circuit : Cooling motor and/or compressor by refrigerant : Submerged gas-liquid contact means)

Patent 6098422: Oil and refrigerant pump for centrifugal chiller
(REFRIGERATION : REFRIGERATION PRODUCER : Compressor-condenser-evaporator circuit : Cooling motor and/or compressor by refrigerant : Submerged gas-liquid contact means)

Patent 6098423: Method of preparing H.sub.2 S for an isotopic analysis
(REFRIGERATION : CRYOGENIC TREATMENT OF GAS OR GAS MIXTURE : Separation of gas mixture : Natural gas : Heat exchange with liquid cryogen)

Patent 6098424: Process and plant for production of carbon monoxide and hydrogen
(REFRIGERATION : CRYOGENIC TREATMENT OF GAS OR GAS MIXTURE : Separation of gas mixture : Natural gas : Liquid contact : Plural columns)

Patent 6098425: Thermodynamic separation
(REFRIGERATION : CRYOGENIC TREATMENT OF GAS OR GAS MIXTURE : Separation of gas mixture : Natural gas : Liquid contact : Plural contact columns : Recycle)

Patent 6098426: Method and apparatus for forming a glass article possessing an aperture
(GLASS MANUFACTURING : PERFORATOR FOR ARTICLE OR PREFORM : Molten glass dispenser or gatherer control)

Patent 6098427: Neck ring mechanism for glass forming machine
(GLASS MANUFACTURING : BLOWING MEANS WITH BLOW MOLD : With pot handling means)

Patent 6098428: Process for drawing glass fiber using prediction of future geometric parameter of the fiber
(GLASS MANUFACTURING : PROCESSES OF MANUFACTURING FIBERS, FILAMENTS, OR PREFORMS : With measuring, controlling, sensing, programming, timing, indicating, or testing : Winder or puller movement :)

Patent 6098429: Method of drawing fiber continuously by butt welding optical fiber preforms
(GLASS MANUFACTURING : PROCESSES OF MANUFACTURING FIBERS, FILAMENTS, OR PREFORMS : Process of manufacturing optical fibers, waveguides, or preforms thereof : Laser utilized :)

Patent 6098430: Cleaning apparatus
(TEXTILES: FLUID TREATING APPARATUS : MACHINES : Combined : With solvent recovery : Dispenser on agitator)

Patent 6098431: Locking structure for manual shift levers
(LOCKS : SPECIAL APPLICATION : For control and machine elements : Lever : Guide : Quadrant : Lever-carried lock : Latching bolt)

Patent 6098432: Closure for doors, bonnets, tailgates or the like, in particular of vehicles, such as motor vehicles
(LOCKS : SPECIAL APPLICATION : For automotive vehicles : Drive)

Patent 6098433: Lock for safes and other security devices
(LOCKS : OPERATING MECHANISM : Using a powered device (e.g., motor) : Electrical type (e.g., solenoid) : Actuated after correct combination recognized (e.g., numerical, alphabetical, or magnet(s) pattern) : Emergency release)

Patent 6098434: Lock with convertible structure
(LOCKS : OPERATING MECHANISM : Key : Single key : Tumbler type : Cylinder type : Sliding and rotary plug : Directly key engaged)

Patent 6098435: Method and system for determining bending order adapted for use in bending machine
(METAL DEFORMING : WITH INDICATION OF CONDITION OR POSITION OF WORK, PRODUCT, OR MACHINE ELEMENT (E.G., BROKEN TOOL ALARM, ETC.) : Including deformation by simple bending : Tool or tool driver travel : By sensing hydraulic pressure)

Patent 6098436: Metalworking method and product obtained with the method
(METAL DEFORMING : WITH CLEANING, DESCALING, OR LUBRICATION OF WORK OR PRODUCT : Lubricating : With particular lubricant : By sensing hydraulic pressure)

Patent 6098437: Hydroformed control arm
(METAL DEFORMING : BY APPLICATION OF FLUENT MEDIUM, OR ENERGY FIELD : With cutting : During longitudinal movement of work)

Patent 6098438: Superplastic forming part
(METAL DEFORMING : BY APPLICATION OF FLUENT MEDIUM, OR ENERGY FIELD : Using fixed die : Expanding hollow work)

Patent 6098439: Device for changing the rolls and/or the intermediate rolls in a roll stand and storage rack for such a device
(METAL DEFORMING : BY USE OF ROLLER OR ROLLER-LIKE TOOL-ELEMENT : With carrier for roller-couple or tool-couple : With replacement of tool : By means to replace tool : Work between movable tool and pivot (e.g., sweep-arm bender))

Patent 6098440: Device for hemming of sheet metals particularly of coachwork sheet metals for small-lot production series in automobile manufacture
(METAL DEFORMING : BY USE OF NON-DEFORMING WORK-GRIPPING CLAMP AND RELATIVELY MOVABLE CLAMP, TOOL OR WORK-FORCER : With interrelated clamp closer and tool mover : Clamp rotatable about fixed axis (e.g., bending brake))

Patent 6098441: Method for forming a through-hole through the circumferential wall of a metal pipe and a metal pipe worked by the said method
(METAL DEFORMING : PROCESS : Tube making or reshaping : Forming holes in tube : Polygon cross section (e.g., rectangular))

Patent 6098442: Fastening device and method and apparatus for supplying fastening elements thereto
(METAL DEFORMING : BY RELATIVELY MOVABLE OFFSET TOOL-FACES (E.G., FOR BENDING OR DRAWING) : With tool motion in fixed path : Concentric or telescoped tools : Tool inside hollow fastener : With fastener loader or supply : Adjustable tool face)

Patent 6098443: Device for producing an insulation crimp on an electrical connector
(METAL DEFORMING : BY TOOL-COUPLE EMBODYING NONPLANAR TOOL-FACE : Handle actuated (e.g., plier type, etc.))

Patent 6098444: Wire output central shaft of a wire bending machine
(METAL DEFORMING : WITH MEANS TO HANDLE WORK OR PRODUCT : Including work guide : Ejector)

Patent 6098445: Vehicle holding system
(METAL DEFORMING : BY OR WITH WORK-CONSTRAINER AND/OR MANIPULATED WORK-FORCER : With guide for rectilinearly moving tool)

Patent 6098446: On head valve spring tester
(MEASURING AND TESTING : INSTRUMENT PROVING OR CALIBRATING : Fluid pressure : Pressure activated device : Valve : Varying)

Patent 6098447: Dynamic force measuring instrument for foundation and casing
(MEASURING AND TESTING : TESTING BY IMPACT OR SHOCK : Accelerated or decelerated specimen (e.g., propelled or dropped specimen support carriage) : Dropped : Valve)

Patent 6098448: In situ measurement apparatus and method of measuring soil permeability and fluid flow
(MEASURING AND TESTING : WITH FLUID PRESSURE : Porosity or permeability : Internal gauging)

Patent 6098449: Method and apparatus for providing a volume of a substance
(MEASURING AND TESTING : LIQUID ANALYSIS OR ANALYSIS OF THE SUSPENSION OF SOLIDS IN A LIQUID : Clamp, plug, or sealing feature)

Patent 6098450: Determination of the immobilization of colloidal coating dispersions
(MEASURING AND TESTING : LIQUID ANALYSIS OR ANALYSIS OF THE SUSPENSION OF SOLIDS IN A LIQUID : Viscosity : By solid content)

Patent 6098451: Method and apparatus for rapid determination of blood sedimentation rate
(MEASURING AND TESTING : LIQUID ANALYSIS OR ANALYSIS OF THE SUSPENSION OF SOLIDS IN A LIQUID : Content or effect of a constituent of a liquid mixture : Settling or filtering ability : Sedimentation rate : With means for accelerating solids (e.g., particles) : By measuring a counterbalance or restoring force)

Patent 6098452: Machine control gage system performing roughness and roundness measuring functions
(MEASURING AND TESTING : SURFACE AND CUTTING EDGE TESTING : Specimen clamp, holder, or support)

Patent 6098453: Electric worn brake pad self-sensing system
(MEASURING AND TESTING : BRAKE TESTING : Motor part)

Patent 6098454: Subsampling fiber testing system
(MEASURING AND TESTING : SHEET, WOVEN FABRIC OR FIBER : Filament : With recorder)

Patent 6098455: Thermal type flowmeter
(MEASURING AND TESTING : VOLUME OR RATE OF FLOW : Thermal type : Having particular electrical heating, cooling, or thermal sensing element : Resistive element : With substrate carrier (e.g., thin film) : Selective or periodic sampling)

Patent 6098456: Anti-fraud liquid meters having a drive and driven magnets with double polarity faces
(MEASURING AND TESTING : VOLUME OR RATE OF FLOW : Element : Antireversing mechanism : Diaphragm meter type)

Patent 6098457: Fluid level detector using thermoresistive sensor
(MEASURING AND TESTING : LIQUID LEVEL OR DEPTH GAUGE : Thermal type : Thermometer)

Patent 6098458: Testing and training system for assessing movement and agility skills without a confining field
(MEASURING AND TESTING : MUSCULAR FORCE (E.G., STRENGTH TESTING, EXERCISING OR TRAINING EFFORT, ETC.) : Impact : Using a resilient force-resister)

Patent 6098459: Method of producing a sensor subassembly, and sensor subassembly
(MEASURING AND TESTING : INSTRUMENT CASING : Capacity adjustable)

Patent 6098460: Acceleration sensor and shock detecting device using the same
(MEASURING AND TESTING : SPEED, VELOCITY, OR ACCELERATION : Acceleration determination utilizing inertial element : Specific type of electric sensor or specific type of magnetic sensor : Piezoelectric sensor : Frequency or phase shift)

Patent 6098461: Acceleration sensor using piezoelectric element
(MEASURING AND TESTING : SPEED, VELOCITY, OR ACCELERATION : Acceleration determination utilizing inertial element : Specific type of electric sensor or specific type of magnetic sensor : Piezoelectric sensor : Frequency or phase shift)

Patent 6098462: Low vibration link
(MEASURING AND TESTING : SPEED, VELOCITY, OR ACCELERATION : Acceleration determination utilizing inertial element : Including an elastic support for an inertial element (e.g., spring) : Including a pivot support)

Patent 6098463: Method and apparatus for measurement of wide dynamic range signals
(MEASURING AND TESTING : VIBRATION : By mechanical waves : Acoustic parameter : Amplitude, power, or intensity : Having significant coupling means)

Patent 6098464: Wheatstone bridge with temperature gradient compensation
(MEASURING AND TESTING : FLUID PRESSURE GAUGE : With pressure and/or temperature compensation : Vibrating strip or wire)

Patent 6098465: Material testing machine including a control system for feedback-controlling the operation of a servo system
(MEASURING AND TESTING : SPECIMEN STRESS OR STRAIN, OR TESTING BY STRESS OR STRAIN APPLICATION : By loading of specimen (e.g., strength of material test) : Varied according to predetermined pattern : Repetitive : Hydraulic or pneumatic actuation)

Patent 6098466: Ultrasonic flow sensor incorporating full flow illumination
(MEASURING AND TESTING : VOLUME OR RATE OF FLOW : By measuring vibrations or acoustic energy : Reflection or scattering of acoustic waves : Vortex shedders)

Patent 6098467: Acoustic flow meter wherein false readings are identified dependent on upstream and downstream acoustic transit times
(MEASURING AND TESTING : VOLUME OR RATE OF FLOW : By measuring vibrations or acoustic energy : Transit time of acoustic waves : Transmitted along single path : Movable sensor responsive to vortices)

Patent 6098468: Torque measuring device by integral shaft based upon inverse magnetostriction
(MEASURING AND TESTING : DYNAMOMETERS : Responsive to torque : During transmission to an external load : By measuring elastic deformation of a torque transmitting member : Using an electrical sensor : Inductance or reluctance sensor : Detecting magnetostrictive or magnetoelastic property : Interlaced teeth)

Patent 6098469: Dynamometric detector device and method for bearings
(MEASURING AND TESTING : DYNAMOMETERS : Responsive to force : Combined : With pressure applying roller (e.g., mill roll) : Pulling force on an anchoring device)

 

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