Patents 6116732 - 6116984

 

 

Patent 6116732: Interlockable magnetic shelter frame for spectacle frame
(OPTICS: EYE EXAMINING, VISION TESTING AND CORRECTING : SPECTACLES AND EYEGLASSES : With antiglare or shading : Removable and/or adjustable filters or screens (e.g., clip-on type) : Having support or cabinet)

Patent 6116733: Hinge connection for a temple piece of an eyeglass frame
(OPTICS: EYE EXAMINING, VISION TESTING AND CORRECTING : SPECTACLES AND EYEGLASSES : Temples : Resilient or flexible : Screwless lens mounting)

Patent 6116734: Ophthalmic lens
(OPTICS: EYE EXAMINING, VISION TESTING AND CORRECTING : SPECTACLES AND EYEGLASSES : Ophtahalmic lenses or blanks : Neck retainers)

Patent 6116735: Contact lens
(OPTICS: EYE EXAMINING, VISION TESTING AND CORRECTING : SPECTACLES AND EYEGLASSES : Ophtahalmic lenses or blanks : Eye contact type : Multifocal : Spring between lens and strap)

Patent 6116736: Pupilometer with pupil irregularity detection capability
(OPTICS: EYE EXAMINING, VISION TESTING AND CORRECTING : EYE EXAMINING OR TESTING INSTRUMENT : Objective type : Including eye photography :)

Patent 6116737: Ablation profile calibration plate
(OPTICS: EYE EXAMINING, VISION TESTING AND CORRECTING : EYE EXAMINING OR TESTING INSTRUMENT : Objective type : Including projected target image : For cornea curvature measurement :)

Patent 6116738: Corneal topographer with central and peripheral measurement capability
(OPTICS: EYE EXAMINING, VISION TESTING AND CORRECTING : EYE EXAMINING OR TESTING INSTRUMENT : Methods of use : For contact lens fitting : Having support or cabinet)

Patent 6116739: Color projection display apparatus
(OPTICS: IMAGE PROJECTORS : COMPOSITE PROJECTED IMAGE : Multicolor picture : Automatic)

Patent 6116740: TIR window
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : EXTENDED SPACING STRUCTURE FOR OPTICAL ELEMENTS : Light polarization without any external input)

Patent 6116741: Surgical microscope operating drape and methods of operation and manufacture thereof
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : PROTECTION FROM MOISTURE OR FOREIGN PARTICLE : Microscope drape : With color filter)

Patent 6116742: Outside rear view mirror for use in a vehicle capable of automatically controlling a range of observation
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : MIRROR : Automatically adjustable in response to vehicle position, control, or indicator : Plural reflecting surfaces)

Patent 6116743: Extendable exterior rearview mirror assembly for vehicles
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : MIRROR : With support : Concave)

Patent 6116744: Method and apparatus for illuminating retroreflective and other objects
(ILLUMINATION : WITH WEARING APPAREL OR BODY SUPPORT : Notepad)

Patent 6116745: Garment with an electroluminescent circuit
(ILLUMINATION : WITH WEARING APPAREL OR BODY SUPPORT : Head covering or clamp : Including specific light bulb mounting)

Patent 6116746: Tool having a light device
(ILLUMINATION : WITH IMPLEMENT OR HAND HELD HOLDER THEREFOR : Hand tool (e.g., knife, drill) : Switch on handle)

Patent 6116747: Flashlight
(ILLUMINATION : WITH IMPLEMENT OR HAND HELD HOLDER THEREFOR : Hand tool (e.g., knife, drill) : Switch on handle)

Patent 6116748: Aisle lighting system
(ILLUMINATION : WITH STATIC STRUCTURE : Adjustable)

Patent 6116749: Canopy luminaire assembly
(ILLUMINATION : WITH STATIC STRUCTURE : Wall or ceiling : Subceiling : Nonelectric light unit)

Patent 6116750: Recessed downlight shower fixture
(ILLUMINATION : WITH STATIC STRUCTURE : Wall or ceiling : Subceiling : Nonelectric light unit)

Patent 6116751: Lighted landscaping stone
(ILLUMINATION : WITH STATIC STRUCTURE : Floor : Subceiling)

Patent 6116752: Holiday decoration with covered light string having projecting lights
(ILLUMINATION : PLURAL LIGHT SOURCES : With support : Particular arrangement (e.g., ornamental star) : Shielding type modifier)

Patent 6116753: Illuminated soap bar
(ILLUMINATION : COMBINED : With support)

Patent 6116754: Compact fluorescent lamp with internal connections
(ILLUMINATION : LIGHT SOURCE (OR SUPPORT THEREFOR) AND MODIFIER : Fluorescent type : Particular arrangement (e.g., ornamental star))

Patent 6116755: Waterproof cover for lighting fixture for vehicle
(ILLUMINATION : LIGHT SOURCE (OR SUPPORT THEREFOR) AND MODIFIER : With sealing means or artifical atmosphere : Including circuit arrangement)

Patent 6116756: Monolithic scanning light emitting devices
(ILLUMINATION : LIGHT SOURCE (OR SUPPORT THEREFOR) AND MODIFIER : Adjustable or repositionable light source or light source support : Angularly adjustable or respositionable)

Patent 6116757: Decorative illumination system
(ILLUMINATION : LIGHT MODIFIER : Refractor : Separate sections : Enclosure type)

Patent 6116758: light inlay for various halogen light bulbs, lagging illumination and all necessary accessories
(ILLUMINATION : HOUSING : Recessed : Curved surface)

Patent 6116759: Adjustable armored light fixture with adjustable reflector
(ILLUMINATION : GUARD MEANS : With closure)

Patent 6116760: Light stake
(ILLUMINATION : SUPPORTS : Pole or post type support : With mounting means)

Patent 6116761: Illuminating pickup truck bed cover
(ILLUMINATION : SUPPORTED BY VEHICLE STRUCTURE (E.G., ESPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE) : Truck, trailer, or wagon : Baggage rack)

Patent 6116762: Hubcap with decorative lighting
(ILLUMINATION : SUPPORTED BY VEHICLE STRUCTURE (E.G., ESPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE) : Automobile : Wheel spindle, axle, or hub cap : Turn signal indicator)

Patent 6116763: Wheel illumination device
(ILLUMINATION : SUPPORTED BY VEHICLE STRUCTURE (E.G., ESPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE) : Automobile : Wheel spindle, axle, or hub cap : Turn signal indicator)

Patent 6116764: Headlight for vehicle
(ILLUMINATION : SUPPORTED BY VEHICLE STRUCTURE (E.G., ESPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE) : Light modifier : Adjustable or positionable : Headlight)

Patent 6116765: Air venting tube for an automobile lamp
(ILLUMINATION : SUPPORTED BY VEHICLE STRUCTURE (E.G., ESPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE) : Housing : With cooling or ventilating feature : Including light emitting diode)

Patent 6116766: Fabrication based computer aided design system using virtual fabrication techniques
(DATA PROCESSING: GENERIC CONTROL SYSTEMS OR SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS : SPECIFIC APPLICATION, APPARATUS OR PROCESS : Product assembly or manufacturing : Design or planning : Positional with nonpositional)

Patent 6116767: Displaying audio disk track number in portable computer system
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INPUT/OUTPUT DATA PROCESSING : Peripheral monitoring : Mode selection)

Patent 6116768: Three input arithmetic logic unit with barrel rotator
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS: ARITHMETIC PROCESSING AND CALCULATING : ELECTRICAL DIGITAL CALCULATING COMPUTER : Particular function performed : Multifunctional : More than two operands :)

Patent 6116769: Mud mixing machine with lifting coupler
(AGITATING : MORTAR MIXER TYPE : With dynamic delivery : Including automatic control means : Plural dynamic)

Patent 6116770: Mixing element for screw extruder
(AGITATING : RUBBER OR HEAVY PLASTIC WORKING : Stirrer is through-pass screw conveyor : With additional stirrer element on screw conveyor : Ring or disk : Specified rotational mounting)

Patent 6116771: Multi-shaft extruder screw bushing and extruder
(AGITATING : RUBBER OR HEAVY PLASTIC WORKING : Stirrer is through-pass screw conveyor : Plural screw conveyors on separate shafts : In parallel intercommunicating mixing chambers : Screw conveyors intermeshing : Helical)

Patent 6116772: Disposable bowl and spatula
(AGITATING : OPERATOR SUPPORTED : Mixing chamber type : Fluid acting on orbital rolling ball)

Patent 6116773: Bone cement mixer and method
(AGITATING : IN VACUUM CHAMBER : Recirculating from and to mixing chamber)

Patent 6116774: Adhesive-fixed body electronic apparatus and watch
(HOROLOGY: TIME MEASURING SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : CASES : Of particular material : Ring)

Patent 6116775: Clock assembly having magnetic ornaments
(HOROLOGY: TIME MEASURING SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : CASES : With ornamentation : With a cover)

Patent 6116776: Method and apparatus for detecting irregularities on or in the wall of a vessel
(THERMAL MEASURING AND TESTING : LEAK OR FLAW DETECTION : By immersion in liquid having controlled temperature)

Patent 6116777: Procedure and device for the measurement of thermophysical characteristics of textiles and other plate-like materials
(THERMAL MEASURING AND TESTING : DETERMINATION OF INHERENT THERMAL PROPERTY (E.G., HEAT FLOW COEFFICIENT) : Throttling calorimeter (e.g., steam quality))

Patent 6116778: Method and system for quantitative determination of seat climate on seat cushions
(THERMAL MEASURING AND TESTING : TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT (E.G., THERMOMETER) : Composite temperature-related paramenter : Climate related (e.g., wind-chill factor, discomfort index) : Degree-days)

Patent 6116779: Method for determining the temperature of semiconductor substrates from bandgap spectra
(THERMAL MEASURING AND TESTING : TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT (E.G., THERMOMETER) : Nonelectrical, nonmagnetic, or nonmechanical temperature responsive property : Change of optical property : With coupling between rotating sensor and stationary electrical circuitry)

Patent 6116780: Disposable toilet system
(FLEXIBLE BAGS : WITH CLOSURE : Self-closing type : Responsive to content (e.g., valve) : Closure flap)

Patent 6116781: Storage bag with one-way air valve
(FLEXIBLE BAGS : WITH VENTING OR VENTILATION MEANS : Overlapped flaps)

Patent 6116782: Easy-access beverage pouch
(FLEXIBLE BAGS : BAG HAVING MEANS TO FACILITATE OPENING IT BY SEVERING BAG MATERIAL OR BAG PART (E.G., TEARING, CUTTING, PIERCING, ETC.) : Combined with, or modified for opening by, a sharp-edged cutting implement or a piercing implement : Stiffeners include four or more hinged segments)

Patent 6116783: Ball chain
(BEARINGS : LINEAR BEARING : Recirculating : Specified pad, liner, wear plate or race structure; bearing material)

Patent 6116784: Dampenable bearing
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Hydraulic or pneumatic bearing support : With elongated strips or staves)

Patent 6116785: Self-aligning roller bearing
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Antifriction bearing : Radial bearing : Lubricating : Solid lubricant feature : Having bolt securing means)

Patent 6116786: Clutch bearing for automotive air conditioning compressor
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Antifriction bearing : Radial bearing : Ball bearing : Specified bearing race structure : Ball groove surface detail : Blocking by cage)

Patent 6116787: Thrust rolling bearing
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Antifriction bearing : Thrust bearing : Roller bearing : Race and cage structure : Contaminent elimination; adjustment means)

Patent 6116788: Optical plug connector
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH DISENGAGABLE MECHANICAL CONNECTOR : Structure surrounding optical fiber-to-fiber connection : Multi-part (e.g., two pieces screwed together or bayonet latched) : With additional structure at or immediately surrounding each optical fiber end face : Plural fiber-to-fiber connections :)

Patent 6116789: Coupling assembly for coupling glass optical fiber leads to plastic optical fiber leads of a hybrid fiber optic lighting distribution system
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH DISENGAGABLE MECHANICAL CONNECTOR : Structure surrounding optical fiber-to-fiber connection : Multi-part (e.g., two pieces screwed together or bayonet latched) : With additional structure at or immediately surrounding each optical fiber end face : Plural fiber-to-fiber connections :)

Patent 6116790: Optical connector
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH DISENGAGABLE MECHANICAL CONNECTOR : Structure surrounding optical fiber-to-fiber connection : Multi-part (e.g., two pieces screwed together or bayonet latched) : With additional structure at or immediately surrounding each optical fiber end face : Fiber end held in ferrule :)

Patent 6116791: Optical coupler and method for coupling an optical fiber to an optoelectric device
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH DISENGAGABLE MECHANICAL CONNECTOR : Optical fiber/optical fiber cable termination structure : At or immediately surrounding an optical fiber end face : Fiber end held in ferrule : Groove-type holding structure : Tube-type holding structure)

Patent 6116792: Semiconductor laser module
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH DISENGAGABLE MECHANICAL CONNECTOR : Optical fiber to a nonfiber optical device connector : With housing : Fiber permanently fixed after adjustment)

Patent 6116793: Splice protection device, a receptacle device for light waveguides and an arrangement for placing the light waveguides into the splice
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH SPLICE (PERMANENT CONNECTION) : Including splice joint reinforcement : End-to-end (butt) coupling)

Patent 6116794: Apparatus for cooling a thermally processed material
(PHOTOGRAPHY : FLUID-TREATING APPARATUS : Heating, cooling, or temperature detecting : Thermal developing, controlling temperature of photographic medium or controlling of developing amount : Rotary)

Patent 6116795: Paper feed control method
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : SHEET OR WEB (E.G., RECORD-MEDIUM FEEDING MECHANISM) : Including programmed-control-system for record-medium feed (e.g., on auxiliary record) : To find last-produced slit or hole or notch in sheet)

Patent 6116796: Tape label printing device
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : SHEET OR WEB (E.G., RECORD-MEDIUM FEEDING MECHANISM) : For feeding web record-medium : With web supply or takeup or mount therefor (e.g., web cartridge, etc.) : For feeding tape in direction of print-line (i.e., transverse feed) : Mounted to move with carriage)

Patent 6116797: Two way wrap spring clutch gear
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : SHEET OR WEB (E.G., RECORD-MEDIUM FEEDING MECHANISM) : For feeding web record-medium : With web cutter (e.g., tear bar, wire tool, etc.) : Pin wheel (e.g., on platen cylinder))

Patent 6116798: Cleaning device with a detergent control structure
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : CONCENTRATED MATERIAL AND LIQUID CARRIER : Concentrated material in or adjacent reservoir outlet or feeder : Including conduit supply means for liquid carrier :)

Patent 6116799: Installation structure of lead advancing mechanism in writing instrument
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : SOLID MATERIAL FOR RUBBING CONTACT OR SUPPORT THEREFOR : Including means to advance material : Step-by-step : Including screw-feed means for both carrier and ejector)

Patent 6116800: Propelling pencil
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : SOLID MATERIAL FOR RUBBING CONTACT OR SUPPORT THEREFOR : Including means to advance material : Screw feed : Alternately grasping chucks)

Patent 6116801: Product dispenser and holder
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : SOLID MATERIAL FOR RUBBING CONTACT OR SUPPORT THEREFOR : Including means to advance material : Screw feed : Including means to positively transmit rotation to sliding screw-feed member : By pin and slot coupling : Including carrier for piece of material :)

Patent 6116802: Device for packaging and applying a crumbleable product
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : SOLID MATERIAL FOR RUBBING CONTACT OR SUPPORT THEREFOR : Including holder : And removable cap for tool : Sectional, scored or weakened)

Patent 6116803: Dispenser
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : INCLUDING TOOL WITH BLADE-LIKE, PAD-LIKE, OR APERTURED WORK-CONTACTING END : Apertured tool : Blade-like or pad-like : Overlying tool)

Patent 6116804: Binder security lock
(BINDER DEVICE RELEASABLY ENGAGING APERTURE OR NOTCH OF SHEET : SHEET RETAINER TRAVELS ARCUATE PATH : Travel in plane perpendicular to axis of rotation : Opposed sheet retainers (e.g., ring binders, etc.) : Hinged on spaced axes : Toggle-type arrangement : With actuator to open or close retainers :)

Patent 6116805: Crash attenuator with a row of compressible hoops
(FENCES : HIGHWAY GUARD : Unstable)

Patent 6116806: Connection tightness and swing angle adjustable pivot
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : ARTICULATED MEMBERS : Pivoted : Including tension or take-up means : Spring-biased)

Patent 6116807: Rod end retainer socket
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : ARTICULATED MEMBERS : Rotatable : Rod in socket : Attached to or integral with one member)

Patent 6116808: Clamping device for detachably connecting two profiled parts
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : ROD END TO TRANSVERSE SIDE OF MEMBER : Utilizing opposite sides of member : Inserted, blind-side-engaging, retaining portion on rod : Barbed component)

Patent 6116809: Rotating assembly with internal retaining ring
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : INCLUDING ANCILLARY MEANS BLOCKING DISCONNECTION OF JOINT : Blocker is catch or key : Blocked key)

Patent 6116810: Device for fixing wires of objects similar to wire
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : ROD SIDE TO PLATE OR SIDE : Laterally spaced rods : Plural channels in connector : Transverse pin)

Patent 6116811: Warning barricade apparatus with lighting unit sleeve
(ROAD STRUCTURE, PROCESS, OR APPARATUS : TRAFFIC STEERING DEVICE OR BARRIER : Street or curb inlet for surface drainage)

Patent 6116812: Snowplowable pavement marker
(ROAD STRUCTURE, PROCESS, OR APPARATUS : TRAFFIC DIRECTOR : Attenuated lane marker type : Impregnated with reflective material :)

Patent 6116813: Cover for in-ground meter enclosures used in traffic loading conditions, and method for making
(ROAD STRUCTURE, PROCESS, OR APPARATUS : PAVEMENT : Vault cover-closure : Concrete frame)

Patent 6116814: Method for applying markings and signs on a surface
(ROAD STRUCTURE, PROCESS, OR APPARATUS : APPARATUS : With surface marking (or grooving) : Applied to existing hard surface : Specific to a sloped or curved application)

Patent 6116815: Process for preventing release of contamination from an underground storage tank field
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : FLUID CONTROL, TREATMENT, OR CONTAINMENT : Branched flow)

Patent 6116816: In situ reactive gate for groundwater remediation
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : SOIL REMEDIATION : In situ contaminant removal or stabilization : Intake)

Patent 6116817: Hydrocarbon fuel piping system with a flexible inner pipe and an outer pipe
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : SUBTERRANEAN OR SUBMARINE PIPE OR CABLE LAYING, RETRIEVING, MANIPULATING, OR TREATING : Lining)

Patent 6116818: Underwater plow apparatus and method
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : SUBTERRANEAN OR SUBMARINE PIPE OR CABLE LAYING, RETRIEVING, MANIPULATING, OR TREATING : Submerging, raising, or manipulating line of pipe or cable in or from marine environment : Entrenched or buried : With separate fastening means between adjacent panels)

Patent 6116819: Auger piling
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : FOUNDATION : Columnar structure (e.g., pier, pile) : Process or apparatus for installing : Casting in situ hardenable fluent material : Dispensing fluent material while withdrawing dispenser : Dispensing auger : With crossbar)

Patent 6116820: Mechanism for and method of feeding resin components
(CONVEYORS: FLUID CURRENT : WITH MEANS TO CONTROL CONVEYING FLUID OR MOVEMENT OF LOAD IN RESPONSE TO SENSED CONDITION : Control of load input or output : Input : Responsive to presence, absence, or quantity of load : At intake)

Patent 6116821: Feeder system and method for supplying electrical components to a pick up location
(CONVEYORS: FLUID CURRENT : INTAKE TO FLUID CURRENT CONVEYOR : Load receptacle type : With means to agitate load in receptacle : Fluid : Jet : Sleeve or conduit)

Patent 6116822: Movable abutment for a component feeder
(CONVEYORS: FLUID CURRENT : FLUID CURRENT CONVEYOR OUTLET MEANS : Having terminal : Discharge gate : Serially arranged gates)

Patent 6116823: Slot milling tool
(CUTTERS, FOR SHAPING : ROTARY CUTTING TOOL : Including holder (i.e., head) having seat for inserted tool : Face or end mill : With separate means to fasten tool to holder : Radially)

Patent 6116824: Cutting insert for a milling cutter, and a method of preventing accidental dislodgement of cutting inserts
(CUTTERS, FOR SHAPING : ROTARY CUTTING TOOL : Including holder (i.e., head) having seat for inserted tool : Face or end mill : With separate means to fasten tool to holder : Radially)

Patent 6116825: Rotating cutting tool with a coolant passage and a method of providing it with coolant
(CUTTING BY USE OF ROTATING AXIALLY MOVING TOOL : PROCESSES :)

Patent 6116826: Drilling jig
(CUTTING BY USE OF ROTATING AXIALLY MOVING TOOL : PROCESSES :)

Patent 6116827: Drilling tool
(CUTTING BY USE OF ROTATING AXIALLY MOVING TOOL : TOOL OR TOOL WITH SUPPORT : Having axial, core-receiving central portion : Adjustable)

Patent 6116828: Gear cutting method and apparatus
(GEAR CUTTING, MILLING, OR PLANING : GEAR CUTTING : Gear tooth shape generating : Hobbing : Process :)

Patent 6116829: apparatus for machining at least one edge of at least one sheet metal plate
(GEAR CUTTING, MILLING, OR PLANING : MILLING : Process : Including infeeding : Adapted to trigger fluid energy)

Patent 6116830: Telescopic protective shield for following the movements of a moving part
(GEAR CUTTING, MILLING, OR PLANING : MILLING : With means to protect operative or machine (e.g., guard, safety device, etc.) : Including infeeding)

Patent 6116831: Mortise drilling apparatus and method
(GEAR CUTTING, MILLING, OR PLANING : MILLING : Randomly manipulated, work supported, or work following device : With work supported guide means : Including means to support work for rotation during operation)

Patent 6116832: Screw with elastomer component to provide vibrational decoupling
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : EXTERNALLY THREADED FASTENER ELEMENT, E.G., BOLT, SCREW, ETC. : Multipart : Having telltale bore)

Patent 6116833: Self-sealing reinforcement tie rod for ventilating ducts
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : EXTERNALLY THREADED FASTENER ELEMENT, E.G., BOLT, SCREW, ETC. : Multipart : Axially adjustable : And telltale bore)

Patent 6116834: Drywall screw
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : EXTERNALLY THREADED FASTENER ELEMENT, E.G., BOLT, SCREW, ETC. : Head driving structure : Socket or slot : Orthogonally arranged slots, e.g., Phillips head, etc. : And specified cutting edge, face, rake, relief surface, or flute angle (e.g., axially facing facets))

Patent 6116835: Carrier tape for fasteners
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : IMPACT DRIVEN FASTENER, E.G., NAIL, SPIKE, TACK, ETC. : Plural attached fasteners : Discrete guide or centering means)

Patent 6116836: Connector for composite insulated wall and method for making the wall
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : IMPACT DRIVEN FASTENER, E.G., NAIL, SPIKE, TACK, ETC. : Including integral locking means : Comprising protrusion or recess on shank : Expansible on impact)

Patent 6116837: Ring-shaped safety element
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : HEADED FASTENER ELEMENT : Having resilient securing structure on shank : Solid end type)

Patent 6116838: Mechanical hay distributor
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : HAY DISTRIBUTORS : Unrolling)

Patent 6116839: Slope extension for vehicle restraints
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : LOAD-TRANSPORTING TYPE VEHICLE AND EXTERNAL MEANS COOPERATING IN THE LOADING OR UNLOADING THEREOF : Means serves to align wheeled vehicle and load receiving or relinquishing structure : Including load pushing or pulling device)

Patent 6116840: Component supply apparatus
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : DEVICE FOR EMPTYING PORTABLE RECEPTACLE : With gate or closure-type discharge control means : Rupturing or cutting type)

Patent 6116841: Substrate transferring apparatus and substrate processing apparatus using the same
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : DEVICE FOR EMPTYING PORTABLE RECEPTACLE : Nongravity type : Rupturing or cutting type)

Patent 6116842: Transfer car for a conveyor system
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : SELF-LOADING OR UNLOADING VEHICLES : Conveyor : Load-engaging roller or rollerway : Endless)

Patent 6116843: Fork lift truck, adapted to be loaded on the rear of a carrying vehicle
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : ELEVATOR OR HOIST AND LOADING OR UNLOADING MEANS THEREFOR : Comprising means enabling additional movement of carrier or portion thereof relative to its support : On portable (e.g., vehicle-mounted, etc.) elevator : Carrier comprises spaced, elongated, horizontally coplanar, load-supporting members, at least one being movable : Pivotable in horizontal plane : With fluid drive for movement thereabout)

Patent 6116844: Mechanisms for orienting and placing articles
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : VERTICALLY SWINGING LOAD SUPPORT : Automatic stop)

Patent 6116845: Apparatus for supporting a workpiece for transfer
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : VERTICALLY SWINGING LOAD SUPPORT : Automatic stop)

Patent 6116846: Front end loader assembly for a vehicle
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : VERTICALLY SWINGING LOAD SUPPORT : Shovel or fork type : Tilting : Control means responsive to sensed condition : To maintain pitch during swinging : And otherwise movable therein)

Patent 6116847: Lift arm for a work machine having extended height and enhanced stability
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : VERTICALLY SWINGING LOAD SUPPORT : Shovel or fork type : Shovel, rake, handle, or boom structure : Spring)

Patent 6116848: Apparatus and method for high-speed transfer and centering of wafer substrates
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : ARTICLE REORIENTING DEVICE : Including aligning structure (e.g., rollers and rails, dovetail joint, rod and channel))

Patent 6116849: Shuttle hopper system for loading and unloading commercial washing and drying machines
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : PROCESS : Orienter having article-supporting surface movable relative to article)

Patent 6116850: Automotive fuel pump with a high efficiency vapor venting system
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WITH MEANS FOR RE-ENTRY OF WORKING FLUID TO BLADE SET (E.G., RE-ENTRY TYPE DEVICE, PASSAGE, ETC.) : Turbine regenerative pump : Having selectively adjustable vane or working fluid control means)

Patent 6116851: Channel-type pump
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WITH MEANS FOR RE-ENTRY OF WORKING FLUID TO BLADE SET (E.G., RE-ENTRY TYPE DEVICE, PASSAGE, ETC.) : Plural, independent, serially acting re-entry means : Re-entry from opposite sides of blade face : In separate regenerative passages)

Patent 6116852: Turbine passive thermal valve for improved tip clearance control
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WITH PASSAGE IN BLADE, VANE, SHAFT OR ROTARY DISTRIBUTOR COMMUNICATING WITH WORKING FLUID : For shaft sealing, packing, lubricating or bearing means)

Patent 6116853: Method and apparatus for checking the operating reliability of a turbine during load shedding
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WITH INSPECTION, SIGNALING, INDICATING OR MEASURING MEANS : Diverse fluids to motor)

Patent 6116854: Gas turbine moving 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 6116855: Flexible impeller removal system
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : COMBINED OR CONVERTIBLE : Self-shifting or selectively adjustable mass)

Patent 6116856: Bi-directional fan having asymmetric, reversible blades
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : UNSYMMETRICAL IMPELLER OR DISSIMILAR WORKING MEMBERS : Turbo machine)

Patent 6116857: Blade with reduced sound signature, for aircraft rotating aerofoil, and rotating aerofoil comprising such a blade
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : SPECIFIC BLADE STRUCTURE (E.G., SHAPE, MATERIAL, ETC.) : Tined or irregular periphery : Propeller and non-mixers)

Patent 6116858: Jet finishing machine, jet finishing system using two-phase jet finishing method
(PUMPS : PROCESSES : Of pumping one fluid by contact or entrainment with another : Rotary nonexpansible chamber-type motor)

Patent 6116859: Pressure operated by-pass valve disposed in the cover of a feed pump for reverse flow
(PUMPS : WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE PUMPED FLUID CONTROL : Pressure responsive relief or bypass valve : Rotary expansible chamber pump : Fluid motor driven)

Patent 6116860: Scroll compressor
(PUMPS : WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE PUMPED FLUID CONTROL : Pressure responsive relief or bypass valve : Rotary expansible chamber pump : Fluid motor driven)

Patent 6116861: Filter assembly with jet pump nozzles
(PUMPS : COMBINED : Pressure responsive relief or bypass valve)

Patent 6116862: Blood pump
(PUMPS : INCLUDING DISENGAGEABLE ROTARY OR FRANGIBLE DRIVE CONNECTION : Pump distributor control)

Patent 6116863: Electromagnetically driven microactuated device and method of making the same
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Magnetostrictive chamber : Mechanically interconnected pump and fluid motor distributors)

Patent 6116864: Motor cooling means for a vacuum/blower device
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Internal-combustion engine : Pump within armature)

Patent 6116865: Water box for a thick matter piston pump having two sides of access
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Fluid motor : Rectilinearly reciprocating cylinder and piston-type motor : Rectilinearly reciprocating cylinder and piston-type pump : Integral pump and motor pistons : Double acting motor piston : Alternating sequences)

Patent 6116866: Reed valve for a pump
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Electric or magnetic motor : Collapsible wall pump : Diaphragm type : Piezoelectric driven : Double acting motor piston)

Patent 6116867: Scroll machine with capacity modulation
(PUMPS : EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER TYPE : Having separate noncyclic valve (e.g., bypass, etc.) : Rotary expansible chamber pump)

Patent 6116868: Multi-faceted valve head for hydraulic pump
(PUMPS : EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER TYPE : Having separate noncyclic valve (e.g., bypass, etc.) : Rotary expansible chamber pump)

Patent 6116869: Pumping process and system for mixing liquids
(PUMPS : EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER TYPE : Selectively usable plural inlet or outlet distributors for single chamber : For serial control of pump fluid (e.g., throttle valve))

Patent 6116870: High pressure pump with solenoid operated valve
(PUMPS : EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER TYPE : Pumping member position controlled port : Coaxial reciprocating pumping members)

Patent 6116871: Device to reduce pulsations on a hydrostatic positive displacement unit
(PUMPS : EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER TYPE : Having pulsation dampening fluid receiving space : Parallel laterally spaced relatively movable pumping members)

Patent 6116872: Ripple reducing device
(PUMPS : EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER TYPE : Having pulsation dampening fluid receiving space : Direct contact with confined compressible fluid : All discharge distributors positioned laterally of pumping member path)

Patent 6116873: Floor pump
(PUMPS : EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER TYPE : Valved piston : Flexible : Manually operated pump)

Patent 6116874: Gas compressors
(PUMPS : EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER TYPE : Having pumping chamber pressure responsive distributor : Distributor positioned opposite pumping member end face : Inlet and discharge distributors : Inlet and discharge distributors positioned laterally of pumping member path)

Patent 6116875: Displacement machine for compressible media
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : WORKING MEMBER HAS PLANETARY OR PLANETATING MOVEMENT : Helical working member, e.g., scroll : Having specific wrap or end plate, e.g., shape, material, coating : With working fluid bias)

Patent 6116876: Scroll type compressor having an abrasion-resistant means between a crank pin and a movable scroll in an axial direction
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : WORKING MEMBER HAS PLANETARY OR PLANETATING MOVEMENT : Helical working member, e.g., scroll : Having specific wrap or end plate, e.g., shape, material, coating : With working fluid bias)

Patent 6116877: Gear pump for use in an electrically-operated sealed compressor
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : HEAT EXCHANGE OR NON-WORKING FLUID LUBRICATING OR SEALING : With pump for non-working fluid : Pivoted to working member)

Patent 6116878: Oil pump apparatus
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : MOVING CYLINDER : Rotating : Rotary internal reacting member : Intermeshing peripheral surfaces : Inner member has five or more teeth : With filler element (e.g., crescent))

Patent 6116879: Fluid machine
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : INTERENGAGING ROTATING MEMBERS : With tooth modification)

Patent 6116880: Apparatus for melt spinning feedstock material
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : MEANS MAKING PARTICULATE MATERIAL DIRECTLY FROM LIQUID OR MOLTEN MATERIAL : By slinger or rotating liquid comminutor :)

Patent 6116881: Device for lifting of upper part of curing press steam chamber
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : RESHAPING, RESIZING OR VULCANIZING MEANS FOR TIRE, TIRE TUBE, OR DRIVE BELT : Means for supporting only a portion of a tire)

Patent 6116882: Sealable chamber extrusion apparatus with seal controls
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : INCLUDING MEANS ADVANCING CONTINUOUS LENGTH WORK THROUGH DOWNSTREAM LIQUID BATH OR SHOWER MEANS : Means directing product through tubular conduit within bath or shower means)

Patent 6116883: Melt spin system for producing skin-core high thermal bond strength fibers
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : SHAPING ORIFICE AND DOWNSTREAM WORK CONTACTING GASEOUS TREATING MEANS : Orifice for filaments or fibers (e.g., spinneret) : Bead clamping means, air bag support means or means sealing tire opening)

Patent 6116884: Mold core for overmolded flexible valve
(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 : And means to apply stress to preform and uniting in stressed condition : Male shaping member and female mold)

Patent 6116885: Extrusion of plastic materials in multilayer tubular film
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : MEANS FEEDING FLUENT STOCK FROM PLURAL SOURCES TO COMMON SHAPING MEANS TO FORM COMPOSITE PRODUCT : Extrusion shaping means : Concentric : Shoe or boot)

Patent 6116886: Part molding method for manufacture of lens-fitted photo film unit
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : WITH APPARATUS ASSEMBLY OR DISMANTLING MEANS OR WITH IDLE PART : Plural wear or shaping surfaces mounted for alternative use : Electro-static)

Patent 6116887: Foam molding equipment
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : WITH APPARATUS ASSEMBLY OR DISMANTLING MEANS OR WITH IDLE PART : Including support or guide means for disassembled element : Electro-static)

Patent 6116888: Prototype mold for blow-molding hollow plastic containers and method of making same
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : WITH APPARATUS ASSEMBLY OR DISMANTLING MEANS OR WITH IDLE PART : For press shaping surface : Female mold : Spinnerets)

Patent 6116889: Rotary press
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : PLURAL SETS EACH COMPRISING A FEMALE MOLD AND OPPOSED COAXIAL DYNAMIC PRESS MEMBERS : Molds or press members traveling transversely to molding motion : Reshaping or vulcanizing means is a press)

Patent 6116890: Press for forming pellets
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : FEMALE MOLD AND OPPOSED COAXIAL DYNAMIC PRESS MEMBERS : Including positive means to eject product)

Patent 6116891: Mold having a side-action cam mechanism and molding method
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : FEMALE MOLD AND CHARGER TO SUPPLY FLUENT STOCK UNDER PRESSURE THERETO IN FLUID-TIGHT RELATIONSHIP (E.G., INJECTION MOLD, ETC.) : With product ejector : And product ejector)

Patent 6116892: Safety flint-type 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 6116893: Burner assemblies
(COMBUSTION : FUEL DISPERSER INSTALLED IN FURNACE : Disperser cooled by fluid additional to furnace feed : Pivotally mounted)

Patent 6116894: Continuous furnace
(HEATING : ADVANCING STRUCTURE FLEXING, LOOPING OR COILING SHEET, WEB OR STRAND : Heating gas supply, removal or recirculation correlated with work or door movement or placement)

Patent 6116895: Dual mode convection oven
(HEATING : ADVANCING STRUCTURE FLEXING, LOOPING OR COILING SHEET, WEB OR STRAND : Heating gas supply, removal or recirculation correlated with work or door movement or placement)

Patent 6116896: System and method for oxidant injection in rotary kilns
(HEATING : TUMBLER-TYPE ROTARY - DRUM FURNACE : Having work or work atmosphere feed or discharge structure : Heat emitter is tube within the drum chamber or the drum wall)

Patent 6116897: Fastener installing apparatus
(HEATING : WORK CHAMBER HAVING HEATING MEANS : Having means by which work is progressed or moved mechanically : Combustion products generated in or fed to chamber : Rotatably mounted work carrier (e.g., Ferris wheel type, etc.) : Moved by endless carrier)

Patent 6116898: Oven having built-in gas biasing means
(HEATING : WORK CHAMBER HAVING HEATING MEANS : Combustion products heat work by contact : Spaced fuel or air feeds to work chamber : Multiple perforate wall, floor or roof for combustion feed or exit)

Patent 6116899: Dental probe for measuring and exploring the depth of a blind pocket formed around a tooth
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Having gauge or guide : By deformation of material)

Patent 6116900: Binary energizer and peroxide delivery system for dental bleaching
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Having intra-oral dispensing means : Hand-held implement with material supply : Dispenser externally mounted on tool or handpiece)

Patent 6116901: Device for use particularly in the reinforcement of teeth or dental prosthetic device
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Having intra-oral dispensing means : Hand-held implement with material supply : Dispenser externally mounted on tool or handpiece)

Patent 6116902: Manually operated ejector device for holding a cartridge
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Having intra-oral dispensing means : Hand-held implement with material supply : Dispenser externally mounted on tool or handpiece)

Patent 6116903: Method of masking and unmasking a dental face mask
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Having absorption means or means to isolate tooth or mouth from adjacent area (e.g., bib, dam, etc.) : Arbor)

Patent 6116904: Endosteal single tooth implant secured against torsion, stamping tool and positioning aid for producing such a single tooth implant
(DENTISTRY : PROSTHODONTICS : Holding or positioning denture in mouth : By fastening to jawbone : Resiliently biased)

Patent 6116905: Method of taking dental impressions
(DENTISTRY : PROSTHODONTICS : Impression taking or bite determination : Nonmetallic composite)

Patent 6116906: Computer method for producing stickers for toy vehicles
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : VISUAL ART OR CRAFT, ARTISTIC ADORNMENT, OR COLOR TRAINING OR DEMONSTRATION : Color display : Automobile : Cosmetic or nail polish)

Patent 6116907: System and method for encoding and retrieving visual signals
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : LANGUAGE : Map or terrain model)

Patent 6116908: Dance training device
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : PHYSICAL EDUCATION : Dancing : Means on hand or finger for indicating finger to be used)

Patent 6116909: Apparatus for teaching infants how to tie shoe laces
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : PHYSICAL EDUCATION : Developing or testing coordination : Manipulation of tool or fastener (e.g., zipper, shoelaces, etc.) : With means to display character upon depression of key)

Patent 6116910: Dental hygiene and appointment reminder
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY, THERAPEUTIC TREATMENT, OR SURGERY RELATING TO HUMAN BEING : Dentistry : Tracing)

Patent 6116911: Bone substitute for training and testing
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY, THERAPEUTIC TREATMENT, OR SURGERY RELATING TO HUMAN BEING : Anatomical representation : Skeleton or bone : Female genital)

Patent 6116912: Matrix switch board used to connect/disconnect switching system-and subscriber-side line
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SELECTABLE CIRCUIT, E.G., PLUG BOARD : Planar circuit overlying a second planar circuit, both adapted to be electrically connected : Connected by transversely inserted pin : Including resiliently biased contact)

Patent 6116913: Interconnection unit
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : With mating connector which receives panel circuit edge : Receives plural panel circuit edges : Mounted for controlled movement with respect thereto)

Patent 6116914: Connector for a circuit board
(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 6116915: Stop align lateral module to module interconnect
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : With provision to conduct electricity from panel circuit to another panel circuit : Panel mounted connector which receives edge of panel circuit)

Patent 6116916: Electrical connection box
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : Within distinct housing spaced from panel circuit arrangement : Automotive junction box : Connected by transversely inserted pin)

Patent 6116917: Connector with floating spacer
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : Distinct contact secured to panel circuit : Panel circuit adapted to move along panel plane relative to coupling part for insertion of male contact : Connected by transversely inserted pin)

Patent 6116918: High pin density connector and a tool for facilitating mounting the connector to a circuit board
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : Distinct contact secured to panel circuit : Panel circuit adapted to move along panel plane relative to coupling part for insertion of male contact : Connected by transversely inserted pin)

Patent 6116919: Electrical card connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : Distinct contact secured to panel circuit : Panel circuit adapted to move along panel plane relative to coupling part for insertion of male contact : Connected by transversely inserted pin)

Patent 6116920: Alignment socket for PCMCIA card connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : Distinct contact secured to panel circuit : Panel circuit adapted to move along panel plane relative to coupling part for insertion of male contact : Connected by transversely inserted pin)

Patent 6116921: Electrical connector having recessed solderball foot
(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 6116922: Electrical connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : Distinct contact secured to panel circuit : Contact soldered to panel circuit : In or for use in panel circuit aperture)

Patent 6116923: Electrical connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : Distinct contact secured to panel circuit : Contact soldered to panel circuit : In or for use in panel circuit aperture)

Patent 6116924: Electromagnetic emissions shielding structure for circuit board connector assembly
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH CIRCUIT CONDUCTORS AND SAFETY GROUNDING PROVISION : Grounding to connector container or housing : Between parallel conductors)

Patent 6116925: Stacked electrical card 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 6116926: Connector for electrical isolation in a condensed area
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH CIRCUIT CONDUCTORS AND SAFETY GROUNDING PROVISION : Grounding of coupling part : Three-prong coupling part including ground prong, or receptacle)

Patent 6116927: Electrical connector for use between media connectors and computer communications cards
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : CONNECTOR MOVABLE BETWEEN ACCESSIBLE AND INACCESSIBLE POSITIONS : Having removable closure)

Patent 6116928: Structure for connecting connectors
(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 6116929: Card connector with pivotable push button attached to push rod of ejector mechanism
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING SEPARATOR : Nonconducting pusher : Integral retainer and cam separator)

Patent 6116930: Rotary connection unit
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH RELATIVELY GUIDED MEMBERS AND INTERMEDIATE PLIABLE CONDUCTOR : Relatively movable about axis : Including handle for direct manual urge to separate)

Patent 6116931: Contact array for electrical interface connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : CONVERTIBLE BY INTERNAL CHANGE TO SELECTIVELY COOPERATE WITH A DIFFERENT CONTACT : Coupling part : Including repositionable contact : To fit differently oriented contact : Retractable sheath)

Patent 6116932: Connector device
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : ALTERNATIVELY CONNECTED : To receive contact from first direction or from second axially distinct direction : Receptacle for prong of first lateral dimension or for prong of second lateral dimension)

Patent 6116933: Card reader
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : COUPLING PART WITH ACTUATING MEANS URGING CONTACT TO MOVE LATERALLY WITH RESPECT TO REST OF COUPLING PART AND TOWARD MATING PART : Having open slot for receiving preformed panel circuit arrangement or tape cable : Biased toward mating thread)

Patent 6116934: PCB zero-insertion-force connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : COUPLING PART WITH ACTUATING MEANS URGING CONTACT TO MOVE LATERALLY WITH RESPECT TO REST OF COUPLING PART AND TOWARD MATING PART : Having open slot for receiving preformed panel circuit arrangement or tape cable : Biased toward mating thread)

Patent 6116935: Connector examination instrument
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Retaining means with distinct movement-actuating means to move coupling part axially : Threaded coupling part)

Patent 6116936: Electrical connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Including compound movement of coupling part : Pivotal movement)

Patent 6116937: Fastener for connectors
(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 additional means to cause or prevent unlatching : Retractable sheath)

Patent 6116938: Low profile electrical connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Retaining means : Finger or stretchable sleeve resiliently urged laterally of connection : Finger inwardly biased during coupling or uncoupling : Retractable sheath)

Patent 6116939: Connector lock 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 : Finger inwardly biased during coupling or uncoupling : Rearwardly extending finger : Having radially outwardly facing contact surface)

Patent 6116940: Coupler for electrical connectors
(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 : Rearwardly extending finger)

Patent 6116941: Device for locking two mating connectors
(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 : Rearwardly extending finger)

Patent 6116942: Locking device for electrical connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Retaining means : Retaining means comprising helically threaded member : Parallel to connection : With graspable portion)

Patent 6116943: Modular plug having a circuit board
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : CONTACT COMPRISING CUTTER (SEVERING, PIERCING, ABRADING, SCRAPING, BREAKING OR TEARING) : Insulation cutter : Conductor sheath piercing : Contact member cutting to contact first conductor and contacting second conductor : Piercing means comprising end of screw)

Patent 6116944: Ornamental bulb socket
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : CONTACT COMPRISING CUTTER (SEVERING, PIERCING, ABRADING, SCRAPING, BREAKING OR TEARING) : Insulation cutter : Conductor sheath piercing : Contact member cutting to contact first conductor and contacting second conductor : Lamp or electron tube socket or base : Lamp or electron tube socket or base)

Patent 6116945: Microphone connector assembly
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH STRESS RELIEVING MEANS FOR CONDUCTOR TO TERMINAL JOINT : Conductor gripped by or entirely within connector housing : Including longitudinally threaded connector part to effect gripping of conductor : Distinct clamp actuated by threaded connector part : Adapted to grip upon withdrawal of mating part)

Patent 6116946: Surface mounted modular jack with integrated magnetics and LEDS
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INDICATING OR IDENTIFYING PROVISION : Connection indicating provision : Indicator light : With additional contacts comprising coupling part mating along axis normal to conductor)

Patent 6116947: Flexible board low profile electrical connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : INCLUDING OR FOR USE WITH TAPE CABLE : With mating connection region formed by bared cable : Indicator light)

Patent 6116948: Electrical connector for terminating discrete electrical wires
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : INCLUDING OR FOR USE WITH TAPE CABLE : With mating connection region formed by bared cable : Indicator light)

Patent 6116949: Electrostatic protection cover for electrical connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : JUMPER (OR SHORT CIRCUITING COUPLING PART) : Coupling part comprising short circuiting cover or manipulatable supporting means : Bared cable wrapped into U-shape about insertion projection)

Patent 6116950: Stand-off for memory card connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SUPPORTING MEANS FOR COUPLING PART : Supporting plural, independent coupling parts : Stacked right-angle connector for use on printed circuit board (i.e., PCB) : With additional contacts comprising coupling part mating along axis normal to conductor)

Patent 6116951: Clip wire structure of the lamp string
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SUPPORTING MEANS FOR COUPLING PART : Means to clamp : Directly attached to panel by elongated fastener in tension (e.g., rivet, bolt or screw))

Patent 6116952: Multipole waterproof connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : COUPLING PART INCLUDING FLEXING INSULATION : Sealing : With radially compressible cable grip)

Patent 6116953: Electrical connector having a terminal position assurance device
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : COUPLING PART INCLUDING FLEXING INSULATION : Hinged or flexed detent on insulation engaging to secure contact within coupling part housing : Receptacle adapted to bias contact and cause indirect gripping of mating contact)

Patent 6116954: Electrical connector for making contact with at least one flat foil conductor
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : COUPLING PART INCLUDING FLEXING INSULATION : Coupling part housing hinged for coupling part assembly : Receptacle adapted to bias contact and cause indirect gripping of mating contact)

Patent 6116955: EMI terminating and grounding strain relief clamp assembly
(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 6116956: Electrical connector for a power supply
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Plural-contact coupling part : Comprising coupling part housing for enclosing fuse)

Patent 6116957: Electrical connector for interconnecting two circuit boards
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Plural-contact coupling part : For coupling to edge of printed circuit board or to coupling part secured to such edge : Having elongated slot for receiving edge of printed circuit board : Plural slots for electrically interconnecting plural printed circuit boards : Lamp or electron tube socket or base)

Patent 6116958: Electrical adapted
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Plural-contact coupling part : Two or more plural-contact coupling parts combined in one integral unit : One coupling part of unit repositionable relative to another thereof : Contacts within slot engage opposite sides of printed circuit board)

Patent 6116959: Stacked electrical socket assembly
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Plural-contact coupling part : Plural-contact coupling part comprises receptacle or plug : Having only push-pull-engaging contacts spaced along longitudinal axis of engagement (e.g., jack-type receptacle or plug) : Screw threads formed on cylindrical or annular contact)

Patent 6116960: Cigarette lighter adapter
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Plural-contact coupling part : Plural-contact coupling part comprises receptacle or plug : Having only push-pull-engaging contacts spaced along longitudinal axis of engagement (e.g., jack-type receptacle or plug) : Screw threads formed on cylindrical or annular contact)

Patent 6116961: Jack assembly
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Plural-contact coupling part : Plural-contact coupling part comprises receptacle or plug : Having only push-pull-engaging contacts spaced along longitudinal axis of engagement (e.g., jack-type receptacle or plug) : Screw threads formed on cylindrical or annular contact)

Patent 6116962: Type III PCMCIA card with integrated receptacles for receiving standard communications plugs
(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 6116963: Two-piece microelectronic connector and method
(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 6116964: High frequency communications connector assembly with crosstalk compensation
(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 6116965: Low crosstalk connector configuration
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Plural-contact coupling part : Plural-contact coupling part comprises receptacle or plug : Plug having spaced, longitudinally engaging, prong-like contacts : Having additional resilient member cooperating with contact to increase grip on contact of mating plug)

Patent 6116966: High power electrical contacts for robotic tool changer
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Plural-contact coupling part : Plural-contact coupling part comprises receptacle or plug : Having spring-biased, plunger-type contact movable along line parallel to longitudinal axis of engagement : Lamp-receiving socket)

Patent 6116967: Receptacle assembly for a power supply
(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 6116968: Electrical connector with a contact locking element
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Metallic connector or contact secured to insulation : Secured by superposition of insulating body parts : Latching part unitary with metallic connector or contact)

Patent 6116969: Cable connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : METALLIC CONNECTOR OR CONTACT HAVING MOVABLE OR RESILIENT SECURING PART : Cam or wedge between conductors : With means to maintain assembly of clamp part and bolt or screw)

Patent 6116970: Settling preventing structure of terminal
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : METALLIC CONNECTOR OR CONTACT HAVING MOVABLE OR RESILIENT SECURING PART : Spring actuated or resilient securing part : Socket adapted to receive push-pull-engaging elongated contact by insertion along longitudinal axis of contact : Socket comprises tubular body having resilient means for gripping inserted elongated contact (includes split or slotted tube) : Having resilient cantilevered clamping finger located within tubular body : Adapted to have secured wire conductor extending transverse to longitudinal coupling axis)

Patent 6116971: Alarm device of outboard motor
(MARINE PROPULSION : WITH INDICATOR :)

Patent 6116972: Auxiliary flotation, propulsion and steering gear for multipurpose vehicles with amphibian functions
(MARINE PROPULSION : SELF-PROPELLED VEHICLE HAVING LAND AND WATER PROPULSION MEANS (E.G., AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE) : Having separated propulsion means for land and water :)

Patent 6116973: Apparatus and methods for preventing relative side to side motion between a propshaft housing and a gear case
(MARINE PROPULSION : SCREW PROPELLER : Propulsion unit casing : Propeller shaft housing : With open bottom)

Patent 6116974: Spacers, display devices containing the same, and methods for making and using the same
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : With assembly or disassembly : Display or gas panel making :)

Patent 6116975: Field emission cathode manufacturing method
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : With assembly or disassembly : Display or gas panel making :)

Patent 6116976: Photocathode and image intensifier tube having an active layer comprised substantially of amorphic diamond-like carbon, diamond, or a
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : With assembly or disassembly : Flash lamp, x-ray tube or laser making : With sealing)

Patent 6116977: Collection box
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : TOY MONEY BOX : Vehicle)

Patent 6116978: Method for manufacturing quilts
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : CONSTRUCTION TOY : Including movable figure)

Patent 6116979: Assemblable symmetrical bodies
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : CONSTRUCTION TOY : Including permanent magnet or suction cup to secure elements : Vehicle (e.g., aircraft, automobile))

Patent 6116980: Set of elements articulated to each other
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : CONSTRUCTION TOY : Having parts assembled for relative movement : One part swingable about an axis extending along a side or transversely through its end : Having detachable subordinate part of face or head)

Patent 6116981: Constructional pieces with deformable joints
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : CONSTRUCTION TOY : Including elongated element having laterally opposed interlocking notches (e.g., log cabin type) : One part swingable about an axis extending along a side or transversely through its end)

Patent 6116982: Novelty devices having magnetically levitating component
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : HAVING PERMANENT MAGNET (NOT MOTOR ASSOCIATED) : Including loosely confined parts moved relatively by magnetic field : Including element having plural bosses for forming single joint)

Patent 6116983: Remotely controlled crib toy
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : INFANT'S TOY AND MEANS FOR RETAINING, ATTACHING, OR SUPPORTING TOY IN INFANT'S ENVIRONMENT : Figure)

Patent 6116984: Pop-out toy
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : FIGURE TOY OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Leaping or projected figure or accessory : Figure : From within enclosure (e.g., "Jack-in-the-box") : Eye, eyelid, or mouth movement)

 

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