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Patent 6099230: Automated labware storage system
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : MOVABLE RACK HAVING SUPERPOSED, CHARGE-SUPPORTING ELEMENTS, AND EXTERNAL MEANS FOR CHARGING OR DISCHARGING ELEMENTS : Rotating or circulating rack : Located on moving vehicle)
Patent 6099231: Drive unit for motor vehicle ladder rack
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : VEHICLE ATTACHED AUXILIARY CARRIERS : Removable transverse load support)
Patent 6099232: Device for loading a small vehicle or other load onto a pickup truck
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : SELF-LOADING OR UNLOADING VEHICLES : With load-receiving portion, or significant section thereof, pivotable relative to horizontal : With driven means to move load relative to load-receiving portion : Including haulage cable : Pivotably mounted element)
Patent 6099233: Ramp for vehicles
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : SELF-LOADING OR UNLOADING VEHICLES : Conveyor : Skidway : With means for preventing movement of load relative thereto)
Patent 6099234: Tractor-mounted forklift
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : ELEVATOR OR HOIST AND LOADING OR UNLOADING MEANS THEREFOR : Convertible attachment : Carrier running out from base)
Patent 6099235: Arrangement for determining the relative angular orientation between a first machine element and a second machine element
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : VERTICALLY SWINGING LOAD SUPPORT : Shovel or fork type : Horizontally swinging : Handle pivoted to boom : Single cable for crowding and hauling)
Patent 6099236: Apparatus for controlling movement of an implement relative to a frame of a work machine
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : VERTICALLY SWINGING LOAD SUPPORT : Shovel or fork type : Tilting : During swinging to stabilize pitch : By hydraulic compensation : And otherwise movable therein)
Patent 6099237: Handling device
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : HORIZONTALLY SWINGING LOAD SUPPORT : Swinging about pivot : And moving vertically : Grab has reciprocating jaw member)
Patent 6099238: Two-armed transfer robot
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : HORIZONTALLY SWINGING LOAD SUPPORT : Swinging about pivot : Moving pivot : Pivot swinging about second pivot : With fixed jaw member)
Patent 6099239: Fruit tray denesting apparatus and method
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : APPARATUS FOR MOVING INTERSUPPORTING ARTICLES INTO, WITHIN, OR FROM FREESTANDING, ORDERLY LAYERED, OR MUTUALLY STABILIZING ORDERLY GROUP : Unstacking apparatus : Removes lowest article first from stack : Includes rotary article separator)
Patent 6099240: Method and apparatus for handling sheet stacks
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : PROCESS : Of moving intersupporting articles into, within, or from freestanding, orderly layered, or mutually stabilizing orderly group : Of stacking : Article turned about a fixed abutment means)
Patent 6099241: Substrate transfer method and substrate transfer cassette
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : PROCESS : Of loading or unloading load-transporting type vehicle and external means cooperating in loading or unloading thereof : Of stacking)
Patent 6099242: Wafer aligning apparatus for semiconductor device fabrication
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : APPARATUS FOR MOVING INTERSUPPORTING ARTICLES INTO, WITHIN, OR FROM FREESTANDING, ORDERLY LAYERED, OR MUTUALLY STABILIZING ORDERLY GROUP : Stack forming apparatus : Takes articles for stack from another group : And turns plural articles as a unit about vertical axis : Pivoting derrick)
Patent 6099243: Centrifugal pump with seal cooling and debris flushing arrangement
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WITH LUBRICATING, SEALING, PACKING OR BEARING MEANS HAVING INTERNAL WORKING FLUID CONNECTION (E.G., FLUID OR FLUID BIASED SEAL, ETC.) : For shaft sealing, packing, lubricating or bearing means : Plural, axially spaced blades in each path)
Patent 6099244: Cooled stationary blade for a gas turbine
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WITH PASSAGE IN BLADE, VANE, SHAFT OR ROTARY DISTRIBUTOR COMMUNICATING WITH WORKING FLUID : For shaft sealing, packing, lubricating or bearing means)
Patent 6099245: Tandem airfoils
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WITH PASSAGE IN BLADE, VANE, SHAFT OR ROTARY DISTRIBUTOR COMMUNICATING WITH WORKING FLUID : For shaft sealing, packing, lubricating or bearing means)
Patent 6099246: Admission section of a turbine casing
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : SELECTIVELY ADJUSTABLE VANE OR WORKING FLUID CONTROL MEANS : Upstream of runner : Plural, independently adjustable : Including axial flow blade set)
Patent 6099247: Fan shroud for internal combustion engine
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : BEARING, SEAL, OR LINER BETWEEN RUNNER PORTION AND STATIC PART : Between blade edge and static part : Axial flow blade set and area for collecting moisture or liquid thrown radially outward)
Patent 6099248: Output stage for an axial-flow turbine
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WORKING FLUID PASSAGE OR DISTRIBUTING MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH RUNNER (E.G., CASING, ETC.) : Plural distributing means immediately upstream of runner : Arcuately or circularly arranged around runner axis : Vanes : Differentially twisted about radial axis : Vanes and blade in same radial plane)
Patent 6099249: Structure of output section of jet propulsion engine or gas turbine
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WORKING FLUID PASSAGE OR DISTRIBUTING MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH RUNNER (E.G., CASING, ETC.) : Plural rigidly related blade sets : Including an axial-flow blade set : Wherein the diverter includes divider vane(s) between the blade sets)
Patent 6099250: Cooling fan mounting arrangement
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WORKING FLUID PASSAGE OR DISTRIBUTING MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH RUNNER (E.G., CASING, ETC.) : Casing with mounting means : Downstream of runner)
Patent 6099251: Coolable airfoil for a gas turbine engine
(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 6099252: Axial serpentine cooled airfoil
(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 6099253: Gas turbine rotor 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 6099254: Helicopter rotor blade control device
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : SUSTAINED ANCILLARY MOVEMENT OF ROTARY WORKING MEMBER (E.G., CYCLIC FEATHERING, ETC.) : Responsive to fixed actuator (e.g., cam or trip, etc.) : Axial cam : Selectively adjustable :)
Patent 6099255: Fluid power storage device
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : HAVING CLUTCH OR BRAKE MEANS : Power or manual actuator on non-rotatable part)
Patent 6099256: Three dimensional figure eight propeller/impeller blade apparatus
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : SPECIFIC BLADE STRUCTURE (E.G., SHAPE, MATERIAL, ETC.) : Openwork (e.g., lattice, looped, etc.) : Non-turbo machine)
Patent 6099257: Plastically formed hybrid airfoil
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : SPECIFIC BLADE STRUCTURE (E.G., SHAPE, MATERIAL, ETC.) : Laminated, embedded member or encased material : Turbo machine : Non-turbo machine)
Patent 6099258: High velocity fan
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : PROTECTIVE SCREEN OR GUARD : Water or marine propellers)
Patent 6099259: Variable capacity compressor
(PUMPS : CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL OF PUMP DRIVE MOTOR : With control of pump drive transmission : Pumps in parallel flow paths with common inflow or outflow)
Patent 6099260: Pump trap assembly having multiple pivot axes
(PUMPS : ONE FLUID PUMPED BY CONTACT OR ENTRAINMENT WITH ANOTHER : Liquid pumped by supplying or exhausting gaseous motive fluid to or from pumping chamber : With float actuated control means : Control of motive fluid inlet (e.g., atmosphere, etc.) : With control of motive fluid outlet : With overcenter valve actuator means : Alternating sequences)
Patent 6099261: Roller vane stage for a fuel pump
(PUMPS : DIVERSE PUMPS : Moving partition or cylinder of rotary pump forms or actuates reciprocating pump : Preceding diverse pump)
Patent 6099262: Axial piston machine
(PUMPS : THREE OR MORE CYLINDERS ARRANGED IN PARALLEL, RADIAL, OR CONICAL RELATIONSHIP WITH ROTARY TRANSMISSION AXIS : Reciprocating rigid stages)
Patent 6099263: Fuel delivery pump with a bypass valve and an inlet check valve for a fuel injection pump for internal combustion engines
(PUMPS : WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE PUMPED FLUID CONTROL : Inlet throttle or stop valve : Centrifugally actuated)
Patent 6099264: Pump controller
(PUMPS : WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE PUMPED FLUID CONTROL : Fluid flow rate responsive : Inlet valve)
Patent 6099265: Machine with at least two modes of operation and switching means for changing the machine mode of operation
(PUMPS : COMBINED : Pressure responsive relief or bypass valve)
Patent 6099266: Air pump
(PUMPS : COMBINED : Pressure responsive relief or bypass valve)
Patent 6099267: Stand for a fluid compressor having an extending and rotating movable starter box base plate
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Including means for facilitating assembly or disassembly of pump to or from motor or fixed support : Pump within armature)
Patent 6099268: Pneumatic compressor system
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Including means for facilitating assembly or disassembly of pump to or from motor or fixed support : Pump within armature)
Patent 6099269: Absorption refrigeration system having a diaphragm pump and a hydraulic piston pump
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Fluid motor : Common pumping and motor working member : Fluid pump)
Patent 6099270: Single-piece piston for use in a pneumatically-activated pump
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Fluid motor : Rectilinearly reciprocating cylinder and piston-type motor : Rectilinearly reciprocating cylinder and piston-type pump : Integral pump and motor pistons : Pressure responsive)
Patent 6099271: Downhole electrical submersible pump with dynamically stable bearing system
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Electric or magnetic motor : Rotary motor and rotary nonexpansible chamber pump : Having bearing : Unitary pump and motor working member)
Patent 6099272: Peristaltic pump with flow control
(PUMPS : EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER TYPE : Elongated flexible chamber wall progressively deformed : Deformation by rolling or sliding engagement member : Inlet or discharge controlled by cooperating ports in cylinder or piston and fixed member)
Patent 6099273: Hydraulic motor with function selector
(PUMPS : EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER TYPE : Pumping member position controlled port : Common pumping member controls inlet or discharge for plural chambers : Form opposite chamber walls)
Patent 6099274: Pump to surface pump
(PUMPS : EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER TYPE : Valved piston : Fluid conduit fixed to piston : Manually operated pump)
Patent 6099275: Biased open suction valve
(PUMPS : EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER TYPE : Having pumping chamber pressure responsive distributor : Distributor positioned opposite pumping member end face : Transverse to axis of pumping member)
Patent 6099276: Variable displacement compressor improved in a lubrication mechanism thereof
(PUMPS : EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER TYPE : Having pumping chamber pressure responsive distributor : Distributor positioned opposite pumping member end face : Transverse to axis of pumping member)
Patent 6099277: Gas blower and method utilizing recirculation openings
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : METHODS :)
Patent 6099278: Cantilever mount orbiting scroll with shaft adjustment
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : WORKING MEMBER HAS PLANETARY OR PLANETATING MOVEMENT : Helical working member, e.g., scroll : Axially spaced working chambers)
Patent 6099279: Displacement fluid machine
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : WORKING MEMBER HAS PLANETARY OR PLANETATING MOVEMENT : Plural working members or chambers : Circumferentially spaced working chambers : With working fluid bias)
Patent 6099280: Two speed geroter motor with external pocket recirculation
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : WORKING MEMBER HAS PLANETARY OR PLANETATING MOVEMENT : Plural working members or chambers : Circumferentially spaced working chambers : Rotor has one less lobe than cylinder (i.e., Gerotor type) :)
Patent 6099281: Variable displacement/load device
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : WORKING CHAMBER SURFACE EXPRESSED MATHEMATICALLY : Seal element between stationary cylinder parts)
Patent 6099282: Multihole melt blown die nosepiece
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : MEANS MAKING PARTICULATE MATERIAL DIRECTLY FROM LIQUID OR MOLTEN MATERIAL : By means applying fluid jet or blast to unconfined liquid material :)
Patent 6099283: Apparatus for formation of on-site coated and tinted optical elements
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : DISTINCT MEANS TO FEED, SUPPORT OR MANIPULATE PREFORM STOCK AND MEANS FOR SHAPING FLUENT OR BULK STOCK TO FORM UNITED PRODUCT : Female mold type means : Means to support plural preforms in spaced relation in or at common female mold : Downstream of bonding means)
Patent 6099284: Pressure-activated gas injection valve for an injection molding apparatus
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : MEANS FEEDING FLUENT STOCK FROM PLURAL SOURCES TO COMMON SHAPING MEANS TO FORM COMPOSITE PRODUCT : Female mold type means)
Patent 6099285: Molding apparatus
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : CONTROL MEANS RESPONSIVE TO OR ACTUATED BY MEANS SENSING OR DETECTING A CONDITION OR MATERIAL TRIGGERED : Temperature control : Of mold cavity or fluent material to shaping or discharging orifice : Shoe or boot)
Patent 6099286: Universal mold carrier with improved air flow compensation
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : WITH MEANS ADJUSTING SYNCHRONIZATION OR COMPENSATING FOR WEAR : Of ram or platen reciprocation in press molding cycle)
Patent 6099287: Stamper protecting layer for optical disk molding apparatus
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : WITH APPARATUS ASSEMBLY OR DISMANTLING MEANS OR WITH IDLE PART : For extrusion or injection type shaping means : Electro-static)
Patent 6099288: Pellet forming extrusion apparatus
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : WITH SEPARATE AND DISTINCT UPSTREAM AGITATING OR KNEADING MEANS : Within pressurizing chamber : By modified screw helix : Spinnerets)
Patent 6099289: Forming mold cavities
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : PRESS FORMING MEANS, PRESS RESHAPING MEANS, OR VULCANIZING MEANS IS ENDLESS SURFACE TYPE : Roll press member coacting with endless surface having product forming shape imparting cavities)
Patent 6099290: Apparatus for variable limitation of a flat flow channel
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : STOCK PRESSURIZING MEANS OPERABLY ASSOCIATED WITH DOWNSTREAM SHAPING ORIFICE : Including restriction upstream of shaping orifice and downstream of primary pressurizing means : Netting)
Patent 6099291: Heat staking apparatus with radiant heat source
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : PREFORM ASSEMBLY MEANS AND MEANS FOR BONDING OF PLURAL PREFORMS INVOLVING PREFORM RESHAPING OR VULCANIZING : With treatment means other than assembling, bonding, shaping or reshaping means : Means to modify temperature of work or product : Heating : By spray means or pneumatic conveyor type applicator)
Patent 6099292: Heater block with unitized removable heat conductive member
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : FEMALE MOLD AND CHARGER TO SUPPLY FLUENT STOCK UNDER PRESSURE THERETO IN FLUID-TIGHT RELATIONSHIP (E.G., INJECTION MOLD, ETC.) : With means to heat or cool : Means for transfer molding)
Patent 6099293: Apparatus for manufacturing a respirator cartridge seal
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : FEMALE MOLD AND CHARGER TO SUPPLY FLUENT STOCK UNDER PRESSURE THERETO IN FLUID-TIGHT RELATIONSHIP (E.G., INJECTION MOLD, ETC.) : With means to cause relative movement between mold and charger : Means to move mold : Rotary mold support : Diverse)
Patent 6099294: Method of regulating the oxidation of hydrogen in air, including the transition to combustion, the intensity of combustion, the transition
(COMBUSTION : PROCESS OF COMBUSTION OR BURNER OPERATION : Feeding flame modifying additive :)
Patent 6099295: Power phase regulator circuit improvement motor start switch self-adjusting preheat and ignition trial improvement and series-type
(COMBUSTION : TIMER, PROGRAMMER, RETARDER OR CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL : By combustion or combustion zone sensor : Of shutdown by response to sensed combustion failure or overheat : By electrical control circuit : Photoelectric sensor : Reset includes structure preventing feed to second burner prior to sensed combustion at first burner)
Patent 6099296: Safety mechanism of lighter
(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 6099297: Childproof cigarette lighter
(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 6099298: 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 6099299: Support attachment and cigarette lighter 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 6099300: Extendable safety lighter
(COMBUSTION : ELECTRICAL OR MECHANICAL IGNITER CORRELATED WITH BURNER FEED : Having electric current producer : Distinct baffle directs flame at or around conduit)
Patent 6099301: Feed apparatus for batch preparation feed mixture for feeding into smelting furnace
(HEATING : WITH HEATING GAS CONVEYING, AGITATING, SCATTERING OR DISINTEGRATION OF WORK (E.G., FLUIDIZED BED, ETC.) : Heating gas supply, removal or recirculation correlated with work or door movement or placement)
Patent 6099302: Semiconductor wafer boat with reduced wafer contact area
(HEATING : ACCESSORY MEANS FOR HOLDING, SHIELDING OR SUPPORTING WORK WITHIN FURNACE : Support structure for heat treating ceramics (e.g., saggars, etc.) : Point or line contact support : Having a movable drawer or separable tray)
Patent 6099303: Force recording orthodontic appliance
(DENTISTRY : ORTHODONTICS : Including extra-oral force transmitting means : Plier type)
Patent 6099304: Intraoral growth appliance
(DENTISTRY : ORTHODONTICS : Means to transmit or apply force to tooth : Acting between upper and lower teeth : Separable securing means)
Patent 6099305: Device for the production of a dental working model for preparation of a prosthetic work
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Having static product shaping surface (e.g., mold) : Mirror)
Patent 6099306: Tooth powdering applicator
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Having intra-oral dispensing means : Dispensed material discharged by fluid current : Dispenser externally mounted on tool or handpiece)
Patent 6099307: Dental capsule for containing and dispensing low viscosity dental material and method of filling and applying said low viscosity material
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Having intra-oral dispensing means : Hand-held implement with material supply : Single charge device having plunger-type ejector : On or adjacent handpiece or handle)
Patent 6099308: Dental handpiece with dust control mechanism
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Having motor or means to transmit motion from motor to tool (e.g., "engine") : Hand-held tool or handpiece : Having seal : On or adjacent handpiece or handle)
Patent 6099309: Disposable prophy angle
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Having motor or means to transmit motion from motor to tool (e.g., "engine") : Hand-held tool or handpiece : Having abrading or polishing means : Angularly offset tool)
Patent 6099310: Dental instrument
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Hand manipulatable implement : And discrete oral fastening or positioning means)
Patent 6099311: Abutment delivery system
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Hand manipulatable implement : Work carrier : Resiliently biased)
Patent 6099312: Dental implant piece
(DENTISTRY : PROSTHODONTICS : Holding or positioning denture in mouth : By fastening to jawbone : By screw : Having handles to pivot surface (e.g., pliers))
Patent 6099313: Dental implant, a template for inserting a dental implant, and a process for producing them
(DENTISTRY : PROSTHODONTICS : Holding or positioning denture in mouth : By fastening to jawbone : Shape of removed tooth root : Having handles to pivot surface (e.g., pliers))
Patent 6099314: Method and system for acquiring three-dimensional teeth image
(DENTISTRY : PROSTHODONTICS : Preliminary casting, model, or trial denture : Nonmetallic composite)
Patent 6099315: Applicator tip for desensitizing agents and method
(DENTISTRY : METHOD OR MATERIAL FOR TESTING, TREATING, RESTORING, OR REMOVING NATURAL TEETH : Impression taking or bite determination)
Patent 6099316: Simulated assault weapon
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : ORGANIZED ARMED OR UNARMED CONFLICT OR SHOOTING : Gunnery : Bombing)
Patent 6099317: Device that interacts with target applications
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : COMPUTER LOGIC, OPERATION, OR PROGRAMMING INSTRUCTION : Writing guide for the blind)
Patent 6099318: Educational card game
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : GAME, BOARD OR TABLE TYPE : Using playing card : Braille writing slate)
Patent 6099319: Neuroimaging as a marketing tool
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : PSYCHOLOGY : Soldering or welding)
Patent 6099320: Authoring system and method for computer-based training
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : QUESTION OR PROBLEM ELICITING RESPONSE : Operation of apparatus controlled by listener's response to question or problem)
Patent 6099321: Low profile zero insertion force socket
(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 6099322: Electrical receptacle
(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 6099323: Electric connector having module retaining device
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : With guide for directing panel circuit movement : Panel mounted connector which receives edge of panel circuit)
Patent 6099324: Electrical motor unit having a control module
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : Within distinct housing spaced from panel circuit arrangement : Overlying second preformed panel circuit, both adapted to be electrically connected)
Patent 6099325: Electronic control module for an electric motor
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : Within distinct housing spaced from panel circuit arrangement : Overlying second preformed panel circuit, both adapted to be electrically connected)
Patent 6099326: Contact for use with matrix type connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : Distinct contact secured to panel circuit : Contact soldered to panel circuit : In or for use in panel circuit aperture)
Patent 6099327: Electrical connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH CIRCUIT CONDUCTORS AND SAFETY GROUNDING PROVISION : Grounding to connector container or housing : Between parallel conductors)
Patent 6099328: High-speed edge connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH CIRCUIT CONDUCTORS AND SAFETY GROUNDING PROVISION : Direct grounding of coupling part member passing into aperture : Portion of connector beneath conductive sheath)
Patent 6099329: Retractable coaxial jack
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : CONNECTOR MOVABLE BETWEEN ACCESSIBLE AND INACCESSIBLE POSITIONS : Having removable closure)
Patent 6099330: Connector with lever
(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 6099331: Relaying device between relatively rotatable members
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH RELATIVELY GUIDED MEMBERS AND INTERMEDIATE PLIABLE CONDUCTOR : Relatively movable about axis : Including handle for direct manual urge to separate)
Patent 6099332: Connector with adaptable insert
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : FEMALE COUPLING PART CONVERTIBLE TO MALE COUPLING PART BY ADDITION OF PRONG : Including repositionable contact)
Patent 6099333: Customer bridge with automatic connect and disconnect features
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : HAVING CIRCUIT INTERRUPTING PROVISION EFFECTED BY MATING OR HAVING "DEAD" CONTACT ACTIVATED AFTER MATING : Contact encasing chamber)
Patent 6099334: Coaxial connector with switch
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : HAVING CIRCUIT INTERRUPTING PROVISION EFFECTED BY MATING OR HAVING "DEAD" CONTACT ACTIVATED AFTER MATING : Contact encasing chamber)
Patent 6099335: Electrical card connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : HAVING CIRCUIT INTERRUPTING PROVISION EFFECTED BY MATING OR HAVING "DEAD" CONTACT ACTIVATED AFTER MATING : Contact encasing chamber)
Patent 6099336: Cold cathode lamp lampholder with mains switching
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : COUPLING PART TO RECEIVE FLUORESCENT OR NEON LAMP : With contact for starting switch : Circular lamp)
Patent 6099337: Automatic clasping connector for SIM card (1)
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Coupling part for receiving edge of planar board moving parallel to plane : With angular mating : Adapter)
Patent 6099338: Securing means for blades of electrical plug
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Retaining means : Finger or stretchable sleeve resiliently urged laterally of connection : With socket contact transversely engaging male threaded part)
Patent 6099339: Connector plug-locking mechanism
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Retaining means : Finger or stretchable sleeve resiliently urged laterally of connection : Resilient finger : With graspable portion : Having radially outwardly facing contact surface)
Patent 6099340: Waterproof container for electrical plugs and sockets
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Retaining means : Protective enclosure : Parallel to connection)
Patent 6099341: Female receptacle with retaining device for securing male plug to female receptacle
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Retaining means : Pliable band, conductor sheath engaging means, or adhesive : Parallel to connection)
Patent 6099342: Latch key mechanism
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Retaining means : Rotatable retaining means, pivotable retaining means, or actuated gripping retaining means : Parallel to connection)
Patent 6099343: Module for interconnecting two monopair lines
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : CONTACT COMPRISING CUTTER (SEVERING, PIERCING, ABRADING, SCRAPING, BREAKING OR TEARING) : Insulation cutter : Conductor sheath piercing : Comprising screw, screw operated cutter, or screw means to move conductor against cutter : Screw means to move conductor against cutter : With stress relieving means for conductor to terminal joint)
Patent 6099344: Electrical connector with a clamping screw having an insulating portion
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : CONTACT COMPRISING CUTTER (SEVERING, PIERCING, ABRADING, SCRAPING, BREAKING OR TEARING) : Insulation cutter : Conductor sheath piercing : Comprising screw, screw operated cutter, or screw means to move conductor against cutter : Piercing means comprising end of screw : Lamp or electron tube socket or base)
Patent 6099345: Wire spacers for connecting cables to connectors
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH STRESS RELIEVING MEANS FOR CONDUCTOR TO TERMINAL JOINT : Conductor gripped by or entirely within connector housing : Conductor clamping and shaping)
Patent 6099346: Cable connector capable of surely connecting a cable
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : INCLUDING OR FOR USE WITH TAPE CABLE : With mating connection region formed by bared cable : Indicator light)
Patent 6099347: Low profile shunt connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : JUMPER (OR SHORT CIRCUITING COUPLING PART) : To bridge post-type contacts : Bared cable wrapped into U-shape about insertion projection)
Patent 6099348: Circuit connector block
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SUPPORTING MEANS FOR COUPLING PART : Outlet box : And including electrical contact for load bearing)
Patent 6099349: Dual multiport RJ connector arrangement
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SUPPORTING MEANS FOR COUPLING PART : Supporting plural, independent coupling parts : Stacked right-angle connector for use on printed circuit board (i.e., PCB) : With additional contacts comprising coupling part mating along axis normal to conductor)
Patent 6099350: Connector and connector assembly
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : INCLUDING OR FOR USE WITH COAXIAL CABLE : Adapted to secure cables perpendicular to one another or a cable perpendicular to coupling axis : Resilient clamp)
Patent 6099351: Shielded electrical connector having a spacer with improved locking means for engagement within the connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : HAVING OR PROVIDING INDUCTIVE OR CAPACITIVE SHIELD : Molded connector body)
Patent 6099352: Shielded connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : HAVING OR PROVIDING INDUCTIVE OR CAPACITIVE SHIELD : Having means for electrically connecting shield of shielded cable to connector shield member : Having laterally spaced prongs)
Patent 6099353: IC card connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Plural-contact coupling part : For coupling to edge of printed circuit board or to coupling part secured to such edge : Having elongated slot for receiving edge of printed circuit board : Including lamp or electron tube socket)
Patent 6099354: Planar connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Plural-contact coupling part : Two or more plural-contact coupling parts combined in one integral unit : Having elongated slot for receiving edge of printed circuit board)
Patent 6099355: PC card rugged interconnect
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Plural-contact coupling part : Two or more plural-contact coupling parts combined in one integral unit : Having elongated slot for receiving edge of printed circuit board)
Patent 6099356: Compression connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Plural-contact coupling part : Plural-contact coupling part comprises receptacle or plug : Coupling part comprises receptacle having internal screw-thread-coupling contact)
Patent 6099357: High frequency electrical connector for reducing crosstalk
(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 6099358: Connector and connecting structure for connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Plural-contact coupling part : Plural-contact coupling part comprises receptacle or plug : Receptacle for receiving plug having spaced, longitudinally engaging, prong-like contacts : Having multipart insulating body or casing : Receptacle body formed of thin, superposed plates or discs of insulation)
Patent 6099359: Terminal retention system
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Metallic connector or contact secured to insulation : Secured by heat-molding or cold-deforming insulation or by casting, welding, or cementing : Screw-threaded contact having mutilated, irregular, interrupted, or discontinuous screw thread)
Patent 6099360: Contact having a force distribution member
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Metallic connector or contact secured to insulation : Secured by resiliently biased part latching behind shoulder or into recess : Latching part unitary with metallic connector or contact : Resilient socket contact for surrounding or engaging opposed surfaces of mating plug contact : Divided parallel to longitudinal engagement axis (e.g., formed of two casing halves))
Patent 6099361: Connector for a printed circuit board or an electric or electronic device
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Metallic connector or contact secured to insulation : Secured by part resiliently gripping insulation : Latching part unitary with metallic connector or contact)
Patent 6099362: Apparatus and method for testing magnetic disk drive components
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : METALLIC CONNECTOR OR CONTACT HAVING MOVABLE OR RESILIENT SECURING PART : Spring actuated or resilient securing part : Compression spring axis transverse of and intersecting conductor axis : Set screw type)
Patent 6099363: Electrical connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : METALLIC CONNECTOR OR CONTACT HAVING MOVABLE OR RESILIENT SECURING PART : Clamping cam or wedge : Having cantilevered spring contact finger)
Patent 6099364: Ultrasonic welding terminal
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : METALLIC CONNECTOR OR CONTACT HAVING PART PERMANENTLY SECURED TO CONDUCTOR USING FUSED OR MOLDED MATERIAL : Adapted to be secured by part resiliently gripping insulation)
Patent 6099365: Solder-holding clips for applying solder to connectors or the like
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : METALLIC CONNECTOR OR CONTACT HAVING PART PERMANENTLY SECURED TO CONDUCTOR USING FUSED OR MOLDED MATERIAL : Adapted to be secured to conductor formed on printed circuit board : Latching part unitary with metallic connector or contact)
Patent 6099366: Terminal and connection structure between terminal and wire
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : METALLIC CONNECTOR OR CONTACT ALSO HAVING SECURING PART ADAPTED TO BE CRIMPED, DEFORMED, OR BENT ONTO CONDUCTOR : Adapted to be secured to conductor formed on printed circuit board)
Patent 6099367: Hydrostatic propulsion system for a marine vessel
(MARINE PROPULSION : HYDRAULIC FLUID DRIVE FOR PROPELLING MEANS :)
Patent 6099368: Rocking ship propulsion and the rocking propelled ship
(MARINE PROPULSION : WAVE POWERED PROPELLING MEANS : With foot control)
Patent 6099369: Water vehicle
(MARINE PROPULSION : OPERATOR POWERED DRIVE FOR PROPELLING MEANS : Having nonpropelling cycle segment)
Patent 6099370: Power transmission arrangement for an outboard marine drive
(MARINE PROPULSION : SCREW PROPELLER : Having transmission : Cage or screen)
Patent 6099371: Cowling for outboard motor
(MARINE PROPULSION : SCREW PROPELLER : Propulsion unit casing : Cowl : With open bottom)
Patent 6099372: Intake apparatus of outboard motor
(MARINE PROPULSION : SCREW PROPELLER : Propulsion unit casing : Cowl : With open bottom)
Patent 6099373: Outboard marine heat exchanger
(MARINE PROPULSION : MEANS FOR ACCOMODATING OR MOVING ENGINE FLUIDS : Cooling for engine : Heat exchanger : Water cooling exhaust)
Patent 6099374: Lubrication and oil drain system for 4 cycle outboard motor
(MARINE PROPULSION : MEANS FOR ACCOMODATING OR MOVING ENGINE FLUIDS : Lubricant for engine : Supporting strut)
Patent 6099375: Device for dispensing mercury, sorbing reactive gases, shielding electrodes in fluorescent lamps and a process for making such device
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : Generating gas or vapor within an envelope, or coating by vapor, gas, mist or smoke within the envelope : Electrode position sensing or adjusting by optical operation)
Patent 6099376: Weightless toy objects
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : INFLATABLE : Having fluid-driven rotatable radial blade (e.g., pinwheel))
Patent 6099377: Toy attachment for child's play pen
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : INFANT'S TOY AND MEANS FOR RETAINING, ATTACHING, OR SUPPORTING TOY IN INFANT'S ENVIRONMENT : Figure)
Patent 6099378: Realistic doll head system and method therefor
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : FIGURE TOY OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Head : Eye)
Patent 6099379: Eye article for taxidermy form
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : FIGURE TOY OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Head : Eye : Three-dimensional folded figure)
Patent 6099380: Transforming playset
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : BUILDING, TOWER, BRIDGE OR HABITATION : Folding or collapsible : Having specific body structure)
Patent 6099381: Catching toy and catching device
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : FOLDABLE, COLLAPSIBLE, OR HAVING PIVOTED PORTION : With lamp)
Patent 6099382: Sports brassiere
(FOUNDATION GARMENTS : BREAST OR CHEST, E.G., BRASSIERES : With compartment for carrying articles, e.g., coin pocket : Detachable, e.g., convertible to strapless)
Patent 6099383: Lens grinding apparatus
(ABRADING : PRECISION DEVICE OR PROCESS - OR WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL : Computer controlled : Cyclic control)
Patent 6099384: Side-shifting measurement device for a grinding machine
(ABRADING : PRECISION DEVICE OR PROCESS - OR WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL : With indicating : Cyclic control)
Patent 6099385: Method for removing edge areas of a laminated panel
(ABRADING : PRECISION DEVICE OR PROCESS - OR WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL : With indicating : Cyclic control)
Patent 6099386: Control device for maintaining a chemical mechanical polishing machine in a wet mode
(ABRADING : PRECISION DEVICE OR PROCESS - OR WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL : With indicating : Cyclic control)
Patent 6099387: CMP of a circlet wafer using disc-like brake polish pads
(ABRADING : PRECISION DEVICE OR PROCESS - OR WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL : With indicating : And feeding of tool or work holder :)
Patent 6099388: Method and apparatus for repairing a damaged compact disc
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : With feeding of tool or work holder)
Patent 6099389: Fabrication of an optical component
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Utilizing fluent abradant : With auxiliary work treating or in critical fluent medium)
Patent 6099390: Polishing pad for semiconductor wafer and method for polishing semiconductor wafer
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Utilizing fluent abradant : With auxiliary work treating or in critical fluent medium)
Patent 6099391: Method and apparatus for highly strengthening metal member
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Utilizing fluent abradant : By blasting : With nonsiliceous abradant : Table dog actuated)
Patent 6099392: Optical fiber end-face preparation tool
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Glass or stone abrading : By blasting)
Patent 6099393: Polishing method for semiconductors and apparatus therefor
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : With tool treating or forming : Deforming)
Patent 6099394: Polishing system having a multi-phase polishing substrate and methods relating thereto
(ABRADING : MACHINE : Combined : With nonabrading means : Having means to refurbish abrading tool : Drill)
Patent 6099395: Collapsible sandblasting cabinet
(ABRADING : MACHINE : Sandblast : With nonabrading means)
Patent 6099396: Carbon dioxide jet spray pallet cleaning system
(ABRADING : MACHINE : Sandblast : Having moving work holder : Adjunct)
Patent 6099397: Power sander
(ABRADING : FRAME OR MOUNT : Portable abrader : With balancing provision)
Patent 6099398: Media assist gaseous nitrogen distribution system for deflashing machine
(ABRADING : ACCESSORY : Abradant supplying : Internal abrader)
Patent 6099399: Automated crustacean cleaning and cutting apparatus and method of using same
(BUTCHERING : CRUSTACEAN (E.G., SHRIMP, CRAB, LOBSTER, CRAYFISH) :)
Patent 6099400: Method and apparatus for processing shrimp
(BUTCHERING : CRUSTACEAN (E.G., SHRIMP, CRAB, LOBSTER, CRAYFISH) : Shrimp processing : Peeler :)
Patent 6099401: Coin sorting apparatus
(COIN HANDLING : ASSORTER : Smallest first : Agitator or vibrator conveys coins through assorter)
Patent 6099402: Small apparatus for dispensing circular plate objects
(COIN HANDLING : DELIVERER : Rotary : With follower)
Patent 6099403: Inspection apparatus for viewing both sides of a plurality of coins in successive fashion
(COIN HANDLING : STACKER : Graduated markings)
Patent 6099404: Process and apparatus for the humidification of air in an aircraft cabin
(VENTILATION : VEHICLE (E.G., AUTOMOBILE, ETC.) : Having inlet airway : With air treatment means : Liquid contact : Wheel-axle operated)
Patent 6099405: Damper blade system
(VENTILATION : HAVING FORCED RECIRCULATION : Including backdraft preventer)
Patent 6099406: Modular integrated terminals and associated systems for heating and cooling
(VENTILATION : HAVING FORCED RECIRCULATION : For use with heating and cooling means : Having air pump means for both airways)
Patent 6099407: Progressive bingo
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : In a chance application : Lot match or lot combination (e.g., roulette, lottery, etc.) : Plural lots (e.g., keno, etc.) : Plural matches create pattern (e.g., bingo, etc.) :)
Patent 6099408: Method and apparatus for securing electronic games
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : Access or authorization (e.g., game selection, security, etc.) : Pool amount (e.g., jackpot, etc.))
Patent 6099409: Interactive wagering systems and processes
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : With communication link (e.g., television broadcast, etc.) : Wireless signal)
Patent 6099410: Linear-motion rolling guide unit with a flange cover
(ROTARY SHAFTS, GUDGEONS, HOUSINGS, AND FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS FOR ROTARY SHAFTS : COUPLING FACILITATES RELATIVE AXIAL MOTION BETWEEN COUPLED MEMBERS : Coupler includes antifriction rolling body engageable with axially moveable member : Recirculating rolling bodies : With screw device for adjusting radial position of rolling body)
Patent 6099411: Multi-layer and multi-chamber play structure
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES : BUILDING OR PART THEREOF : Body-supporting buoyant device)
Patent 6099412: Flexible distance marker for golf course
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Projectile addressing surface and target, or distance marker (e.g., course, putting green with cup, driving range, miniature golf course, etc.) : Projectile moves around vertical axis)
Patent 6099413: Putter with shrouded striking face
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Practice swingable implement or indicator associated with swingable implement : Device attachable to or integral with swingable implement : Sensor integral with projectile addressing surface)
Patent 6099414: Golf club head and method for producing the same
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Club or club support : Head : Striking face insert : Toe and heel weighting)
Patent 6099415: Ultraviolet radiation curable inks for game balls, golf balls and the like
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Ball : Wound interior : Surrounding non-wound spherical core : Recess or cavity behind striking face)
Patent 6099416: Method of improving scuff and cut resistance of cover for game ball
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Ball : Particular cover (e.g., size, material, dimple pattern, etc.) : Diverse cover and interior)
Patent 6099417: Apparatus for tossing or teeing a ball
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PLAYING FIELD OR COURT GAME; GAME ELEMENT OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR OTHER THAN PROJECTOR OR PROJECTILE, PER SE : Means removably supporting projectile in position to be struck and thereby projected by player (e.g., batting tee, etc.) : Shank extends below level of projectile addressing surface)
Patent 6099418: Batting tee for maximizing bat to ball contact
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PLAYING FIELD OR COURT GAME; GAME ELEMENT OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR OTHER THAN PROJECTOR OR PROJECTILE, PER SE : Means removably supporting projectile in position to be struck and thereby projected by player (e.g., batting tee, etc.) : Shank extends below level of projectile addressing surface)
Patent 6099419: Interchangeable ball-practice trainer
(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 : Tether pivotally attached for orbital revolution : Person held, carried, or attached means is nonmechanical projector)
Patent 6099420: Portable hockey practice 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 : For game using apertured or pocketed goal or target (e.g., for hockey, soccer, polo, lacrosse, etc.) : Blocking, tackling, or charging device)
Patent 6099421: Goalie hockey stick
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PLAYER HELD AND POWERED, NONMECHANICAL PROJECTOR, PER SE, FOR PROJECTING AERIAL PROJECTILE BY STRIKING; PART THEREOF OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Club : Having elongated blade (e.g., hockey stick, etc.) : Stringing or string-stretching device)
Patent 6099422: Pressurized bat
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PLAYER HELD AND POWERED, NONMECHANICAL PROJECTOR, PER SE, FOR PROJECTING AERIAL PROJECTILE BY STRIKING; PART THEREOF OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Bat (e.g., baseball bat, etc.) : Of plastic composition : Blade construction or accessory)
Patent 6099423: Basketball
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PROJECTILE, PER SE; PART THEREOF OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Having hollow core or bladder enclosed within cover (e.g., basketball, soccer-ball, tennis ball, etc.) : And having intermediate layer between core and cover or having core or cover composed of plural layers)
Patent 6099424: Continuously variable transmission with control arrangement and method for recovering from transmission belt slipping
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : PULLEY WITH BELT-RECEIVING GROOVE FORMED BY DRIVE FACES ON RELATIVELY AXIALLY MOVABLE COAXIAL CONFRONTING MEMBERS (E.G., EXPANSIBLE CONE PULLEY, ETC.) : Speed responsive : And load responsive : Including device for shifting belt laterally of its direction of run)
Patent 6099425: Front derailleur for a bicycle
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : CONTROL FOR VARIABLE INPUT TO OUTPUT SPEED-RATIO : Including belt shiftable axially from one to another surface of stepped pulley or coaxial pulleys of different diameter : And including belt-shifter mechanism : Shifter mechanism including parallelogram linkage :)
Patent 6099426: Belt pulley
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : POSITIVE DRIVE PULLEY OR GUIDE ROLL : Having nonmetallic component : Coaxial surface is belt-engaging surface on positive drive pulley of different circumference)
Patent 6099427: Self-cleaning pulley device and toner image reproduction machine including same
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : FRICTION DRIVE PULLEY OR GUIDE ROLL : Including grooves or openings in cylindrical belt-engaging surface (e.g., for escape of air, etc.) : Each face has continuous circumferential periphery)
Patent 6099428: Continuously variable transmission
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : FLUID DRIVE OR CONTROL OF PLANETARY GEARING : Impeller-turbine type fluid circuit in series with planetary gearing : With nonratio brake : Control of or by fluid circuit)
Patent 6099429: Method and systems for improving the operation of transmission for motor vehicles
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : FLUID DRIVE OR CONTROL OF PLANETARY GEARING : Fluid controlled mechanical clutch or brake : Speed responsive control : Pressure control : With reversing means)
Patent 6099430: Clutching actuator for clutch control system in a drive line apparatus
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : VARIABLE SPEED OR DIRECTION TRANSMISSION COMBINED WITH DIFFERENTIAL : Variable speed or direction is planetary transmission : Planet pinion rotatable about axis at angle to axis of input or output gear)
Patent 6099431: Method for operating a traction drive automatic transmission for automotive vehicles
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : NONPLANETARY VARIABLE SPEED OR DIRECTION TRANSMISSION COMBINED WITH PLANETARY TRANSMISSION : Nonplanetary transmission is friction gearing : Plural power paths to planetary gearing : Friction gear engages facing concave surfaces : Torque responsive means to increase contact pressure)
Patent 6099432: Planetary gear device having a backlash adjusting mechanism
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : PLANETARY GEARING OR ELEMENT : Plural planetary units)
Patent 6099433: Driving unit with adjustable torque
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : PLANETARY GEARING OR ELEMENT : Coaxial teeth around planet pinion engage axially spaced relatively rotatable gears : Engage plural relatively rotatable orbit gears : And sun gear : Plate clutch)
Patent 6099434: Torsional vibration damper with an axial securing device
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : PLANETARY GEARING OR ELEMENT : Floating or flexible coupling or support : Resilient member : And sun gear)
Patent 6099435: Power train with hydrokinetic torque converter
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : TRANSMISSION CONTROL : Including fluid drive : Impeller-turbine-type : With clutch control : Control of or by fluid drive)
Patent 6099436: Lock-up clutch control apparatus
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : TRANSMISSION CONTROL : Including fluid drive : Impeller-turbine-type : With clutch control : Speed responsive : With electric valve control)
Patent 6099437: Exercise apparatus
(EXERCISE DEVICES : HAND, WRIST, OR FINGER : Involving wrist rotation : About axis perpendicular to forearm : Separately adjustable)
Patent 6099438: Wrist and hand exerciser
(EXERCISE DEVICES : HAND, WRIST, OR FINGER : Having individual structure engaging each finger used : About axis perpendicular to forearm)
Patent 6099439: Cross training exercise apparatus
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Grip)
Patent 6099440: Progressive resistance system
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Bicylcling : Utilizing specific resistance generating structure : Gas)
Patent 6099441: Water weight exercise kit
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing weight resistance : Specifically supported)
Patent 6099442: Exercise dumbbells
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing weight resistance : Handheld bar with weight at each end (e.g., barbell, dumbbell, etc.) or component thereof : Having securing member (e.g., locking collar, etc.) for retaining weight on bar : And flexible force transmitting linkage element)
Patent 6099443: Fixed-head dumbbell
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing weight resistance : Handheld bar with weight at each end (e.g., barbell, dumbbell, etc.) or component thereof : Bar held by single hand of user (e.g., dumbbell, etc.) : And flexible force transmitting linkage element)
Patent 6099444: Inertial exerciser
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing inertial force resistance : Club)
Patent 6099445: Device for exercising while doing office work, watching TV, etc.
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing resilient force resistance : Including rope element wrapped about another element)
Patent 6099446: Exercise apparatus utilizing elastic straps
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing resilient force resistance : And user supplied counter force : Attached to user : Edge engaging braking element)
Patent 6099447: Exercise belt
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing resilient force resistance : Torsion type resister : Having pair of handles)
Patent 6099448: Knife picking device and knife receiving unit for a cutting center machine
(TOOL CHANGING : INCLUDING MACHINE TOOL OR COMPONENT : Rotary spindle machine tool (e.g., milling machine, boring, machine, grinding machine, etc.) : Tool having specific mounting or work treating feature : Linearly moveable tool changer)
Patent 6099449: Process and machine tool for machining workpieces with two work spindles
(TOOL CHANGING : INCLUDING MACHINE TOOL OR COMPONENT : Rotary spindle machine tool (e.g., milling machine, boring, machine, grinding machine, etc.) : Direct tool exchange between spindle and matrix : Spindle comprises tool changer : Matrix indexes selected tool to transfer position : Linearly movable tool holders)
Patent 6099450: Squaring carriage with pneumatic squaring fingers
(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 6099451: Method and apparatus for manufacturing a bag with a reclosable zipper
(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 6099452: Forms stacker
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : BENDING : Folding : With means to advance work or product : Swinging passage)
Patent 6099453: Process and apparatus for folding an air bag in a spiral shape
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : BENDING : Folding : By passive reaction member : Including multiple shaping edges on reaction member : And cooperating plunger)
Patent 6099454: Perfusion balloon and radioactive wire delivery system
(SURGERY : RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCE APPLIED TO BODY FOR THERAPY : Radioactive substance placed within body (e.g., inhaled, implanted, injected, etc.) : Body movement (e.g., head or hand tremor, motility of limb, etc.))
Patent 6099455: Radioisotope stent with non-radioactive end sections
(SURGERY : RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCE APPLIED TO BODY FOR THERAPY : Radioactive substance placed within body (e.g., inhaled, implanted, injected, etc.) : Body movement (e.g., head or hand tremor, motility of limb, etc.))
Patent 6099457: Endocurietherapy
(SURGERY : RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCE APPLIED TO BODY FOR THERAPY : Radioactive substance placed within body (e.g., inhaled, implanted, injected, etc.) : Injectors/holders for seeds or implants (e.g., capsules) : Seeds : Body pierced by tubular cutter or rod-type punch)
Patent 6099458: Encapsulated low-energy brachytherapy sources
(SURGERY : RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCE APPLIED TO BODY FOR THERAPY : Radioactive substance placed within body (e.g., inhaled, implanted, injected, etc.) : Injectors/holders for seeds or implants (e.g., capsules) : Seeds : Body pierced by tubular cutter or rod-type punch)
Patent 6099459: Magnetic field generating device and method of generating and applying a magnetic field for treatment of specified conditions
(SURGERY : MAGNETIC FIELD APPLIED TO BODY FOR THERAPY : Electromagnetic coil : Injectors/holders for seeds or implants (e.g., capsules))
Patent 6099460: Electromagnetic heart assist technique and apparatus
(SURGERY : CARDIAC AUGMENTATION (PULSATORS, ETC.) : With condition responsive means : Pulsating field)
Patent 6099461: Device for humidifying the useful space of a climatic test cabinet
(SURGERY : ISOLATION TREATMENT CHAMBERS : Incubators : Pulsating field)
Patent 6099462: Implantable hearing aid and method for implanting the same
(SURGERY : SURGICALLY IMPLANTED VIBRATORY HEARING AID : Oral cavity devices)
Patent 6099463: Female stimulator comprising close-fitting clitoral suction chamber
(SURGERY : SEXUAL APPLIANCE : Stoma closures (e.g., colostomy plugs))
Patent 6099464: Bending sheath for probe
(SURGERY : ENDOSCOPE : With tool carried on endoscope or auxillary channel therefore : Implanted)
Patent 6099465: Electromagnetically coupled electronic endoscope system
(SURGERY : ENDOSCOPE : Having means to protect user, patient, or endoscope from electrical discharge : With locking or retaining means for sheath)
Patent 6099466: Fluorescence diagnosis endoscope system
(SURGERY : ENDOSCOPE : Having imaging and illumination means : Fluid channel (e.g., suction, irrigation, aspiration))
Patent 6099467: Device for positioning components within endoscopic systems
(SURGERY : ENDOSCOPE : Having imaging and illumination means : Focusing : Plural)
Patent 6099468: Retractor for partial sternotomy
(SURGERY : SPECULA : Retractor : With holder : Supporting frame : Three sided rectangular frame : Cathode-ray tube used for display or included in recording means)
Patent 6099469: Reflex algorithm for early and cost effective diagnosis of myocardial infractions suitable for automated diagnostic platforms
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING :)
Patent 6099470: Monitor for diffusable chemical substance
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Measuring or detecting nonradioactive constituent of body liquid by means placed against or in body throughout test : Equilibration and analysis of fluid : Determining ion concentration/partial pressure)
Patent 6099471: Method and apparatus for real-time calculation and display of strain in ultrasound imaging
(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 6099472: Ultrasonic diagnostic system using a nonlinearity of an examined body with respect to propagation of ultrasonic wave
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : Anatomic image produced by reflective scanning : Having B-scan and Doppler)
Patent 6099473: Method and apparatus for analyzing an ultrasonic image of a carcass
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : One-dimensional anatomic display or measurement : Electronic array scanning)
Patent 6099474: Ultrasound system for displaying real time simultaneous multiplane image
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : Structure of transducer or probe assembly : Blood flow studies)
Patent 6099475: Volumetric image ultrasound transducer underfluid catheter system
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : Structure of transducer or probe assembly : Probe placed in vascular system or body orifice : With acoustical or display imaging : With volumetric measurement)
Patent 6099476: Blood pressure measurement system
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Cardiovascular : Measuring pressure in heart or blood vessel : Force applied against skin to close blood vessel : Pressure transducer structure)
Patent 6099477: Method and apparatus for calculating blood pressure of an artery
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Cardiovascular : Measuring pressure in heart or blood vessel : Force applied against skin to close blood vessel : Electric signal generated by sensing means responsive to pulse or Korotkoff sounds : Pulse-induced pressure fluctuation in occluder generates electric signal : Tool (e.g., ablation, abrasion, cutting))
Patent 6099478: Pulse counter and pulse display method
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Cardiovascular : Detecting blood vessel pulsation : Force applied against skin to close blood vessel)
Patent 6099479: Method and apparatus for operating therapy system
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Respiratory : Heart)
Patent 6099480: Apparatus for measuring the no-gas content of a gas mixture
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Respiratory : Qualitative or quantitative analysis of breath component : Detecting heart sound)
Patent 6099481: Respiratory profile parameter determination method and apparatus
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Respiratory : Measuring breath flow or lung capacity : Detector responsive to movement induced variation in impedance of body to electric current)
Patent 6099482: Ingestible animal temperature sensor
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Temperature detection : Locating acupuncture points)
Patent 6099483: Jaw assembly for an endoscopic instrument
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Sampling nonliquid body material (e.g., bone, muscle tissue, epithelial cells, etc.) : Cutting : Breath exhaled into or inhaled from expansible chamber)
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