Patents 6138292 - 6138544

 

 

Patent 6138292: Cover for toilet handle
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : FLUSH CLOSET : Tank only : With outlet valve : Actuator : Hollow)

Patent 6138293: Adjustable mounting collar for a retractable cleaning head
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : POOL TYPE : With water-jet means : Spout only)

Patent 6138294: Cooling device for compact pumping and filtration assembly for swimming pool
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : POOL TYPE : Construction details : Including water inlet or outlet means : And pump : On a roll)

Patent 6138295: Bathtub improvements
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : TUBS : With movable closure : Flexible type : Relatively movable tub or basin)

Patent 6138296: Easy connect and disconnect faucet spout assembly
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : SUPPLY OUTLET FOR A SINK OR BATH : Faucet or spout : Having only one actuating means)

Patent 6138297: Gravity ball valve and operating mechanism
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : DRAIN, OVERFLOW OR TRAP FOR A SINK OR BATH : Drain valve : Pop-up : Bi-transit for drain of sink or bath)

Patent 6138298: Clip on fluid overflow plate for bathtubs
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : DRAIN, OVERFLOW OR TRAP FOR A SINK OR BATH : Overflow opening attachment : Operating means in sink or bath)

Patent 6138299: Automatic futon frame
(BEDS : SOFA BED : Reverting back : Double unfolding with rising inner section)

Patent 6138300: Futon frame
(BEDS : SOFA BED : Reverting back : Double unfolding with rising inner section)

Patent 6138301: Bed transfer device
(BEDS : WITH MEANS FOR RELOCATING AN INVALID (E.G., PATIENT LIFT OR TRANSFER) : With body member support or restrainer)

Patent 6138302: Apparatus and method for positioning patient
(BEDS : INVALID BED OR SURGICAL SUPPORT : Bed element)

Patent 6138303: Adjustable piece of furniture
(BEDS : INVALID BED OR SURGICAL SUPPORT : Sectional user supporting surface : Upper body portions of user supported by adjustable section : And lower body portions of user supported by adjustable section : Intermediate section seat post)

Patent 6138304: Adjustable surgical support
(BEDS : INVALID BED OR SURGICAL SUPPORT : With body member support or restrainer : Upper body portions of user supported by adjustable section)

Patent 6138305: Bed frame insert
(BEDS : ATTACHMENT OR ACCESSORY : For placement below a mattress and above its supporting structure (e.g., bed boards) : Adapted to incline mattress or portion thereof : Pivoting)

Patent 6138306: Backboard assembly with inflatable pad
(BEDS : MATTRESS (FOR WHOLE BODY) : Having confined gas (e.g., air mattress) : Combined with means providing ventilation)

Patent 6138307: Corneal intra-stromel prostheses
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : EYE PROSTHESIS (E.G., LENS OR CORNEAL IMPLANT, OR ARTIFICIAL EYE, ETC.) : Corneal implant : Flexible chamber or diaphragm dirrectly compressed by pressurized working fluid)

Patent 6138308: Process and system for dyeing a textile web using the cold-pad batch process
(BLEACHING AND DYEING; FLUID TREATMENT AND CHEMICAL MODIFICATION OF TEXTILES AND FIBERS : FLUID TREATMENT (MANIPULATIVE) : Special forms and forming : Running lenghts : Oxidizing or alkaline agent)

Patent 6138309: Tension members for erecting structures
(BRIDGES : ARCH : Compound : End shoes)

Patent 6138310: Electric toothbrush having opposed bristle heads
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : MACHINES : Brushing : Handle mount : Reciprocating tool : Top and bottom reversible type)

Patent 6138311: Apparatus for removing burs from internal wall of tubular members
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : IMPLEMENTS : Pipe, tube, or conduit cleaner : Inside : Rotary tool : Power source outside tube end : Elevator wheel)

Patent 6138312: Single-use contact lens treatment apparatus
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : IMPLEMENTS : Stationary implement with material supply : Multiple strand type)

Patent 6138313: Paint brush with improved grip construction and method of manufacture thereof
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : IMPLEMENTS : Particular Handle : Rotary)

Patent 6138314: Toothbrush with improved cleaning and abrasion efficiency
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : IMPLEMENTS : Brush or broom : Special work : Tooth or nail brush : Collapsible)

Patent 6138315: Antimicrobial active compounds
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : IMPLEMENTS : Brush or broom : Special work : Tooth or nail brush : Collapsible)

Patent 6138316: Toothbrush with replaceable brush section
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : IMPLEMENTS : Brush or broom : Heads and casings : Detachable head : Perpendicularly insertable : Multi-partite handling means)

Patent 6138317: Rotary surface treatment tool
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : IMPLEMENTS : Brush or broom : Heads and casings : Rotary : Disk : With securing means)

Patent 6138318: Zinc die cast concrete implement
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : IMPLEMENTS : Mason's trowel or float : Wiper, dauber, or polisher)

Patent 6138319: Cover and wiper for a rear vehicle light
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : ATTACHMENTS : Optical-member-attachable cleaner (e.g., windshield wiper) : With material applying means : Simultaneously useable)

Patent 6138320: Wiper pivot shaft and wiper apparatus
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : ATTACHMENTS : Optical-member-attachable cleaner (e.g., windshield wiper) : Specific coupling or mounting for a driving means or between a cleaning element and means linking it to the driving means : Operated by remote control)

Patent 6138321: Snow removing system for vehicles
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : MACHINES : With air blast or suction : Fixed position cleaners or installed cleaning systems : Air blast only (e.g., boiler soot-blower) : Extensible and retractable conduit)

Patent 6138322: Upright carpet and upholstery extractor
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : MACHINES : With air blast or suction : Convertible : Plural selective air draft means, e.g., on-floor to off-floor : Floor nozzle air flow diverted to off-floor cleaning means : By insertion or attachment of additive converter : With supporting means, e.g., wall-mounted clamp)

Patent 6138323: Floor strip system for levelling the transition between two abutting floorings
(MISCELLANEOUS HARDWARE : CARPET FASTENERS : Strips : Rods)

Patent 6138324: Curtain track
(MISCELLANEOUS HARDWARE : PANEL HANGERS, TRAVELERS AND/OR TRACKS : With flexible panel attaching means : Covered, hollow or slotted track : With antifriction means : Swinging)

Patent 6138325: Mounting device for a window hinge
(MISCELLANEOUS HARDWARE : HINGE : Including means to fasten leaf to member : Threaded or slotted pintle or knuckle)

Patent 6138326: Mote knife
(TEXTILES: FIBER PREPARATION : WORKING : Carding : Card types : Stationary flat : Bends)

Patent 6138327: Flexible strap arrangement
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : BALE AND PACKAGE TIES, HOSE CLAMPS : Plastic band : Separate connections)

Patent 6138328: Webbing insertion member
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : BUCKLES : Looped strap : Looped strap)

Patent 6138329: Fastener assembly, fastener tape material, bag utilizing fastener tape material, and method of manufacture thereof
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : SEPARABLE-FASTENER OR REQUIRED COMPONENT THEREOF (E.G., PROJECTION AND CAVITY TO COMPLETE INTERLOCK) : Each mating member having similarly shaped, sized, and operated interlocking or intermeshable face : For chain, rope, cable, etc.)

Patent 6138330: Safety snap buckle having blocking action
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : SEPARABLE-FASTENER OR REQUIRED COMPONENT THEREOF (E.G., PROJECTION AND CAVITY TO COMPLETE INTERLOCK) : Including member having distinct formations and mating member selectively interlocking therewith : Projection having movable connection between components thereof or variable configuration : Including resiliently biased projection component or surface segment : Forming total external surface of projection : Having inserted end formed by oppositely biased surface segments : Having dome-shaped head and expansion slit along side)

Patent 6138331: Release resistant seat belt buckle cover
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : SEPARABLE-FASTENER OR REQUIRED COMPONENT THEREOF (E.G., PROJECTION AND CAVITY TO COMPLETE INTERLOCK) : Including member having distinct formations and mating member selectively interlocking therewith : Receiving member includes either movable connection between interlocking components or variable configuration cavity : And operator therefor : Having common means actuating or releasing interlocking components or surfaces)

Patent 6138332: Switch for a buckle, buckle, and method of manufacturing a buckle
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : SEPARABLE-FASTENER OR REQUIRED COMPONENT THEREOF (E.G., PROJECTION AND CAVITY TO COMPLETE INTERLOCK) : Including member having distinct formations and mating member selectively interlocking therewith : Receiving member includes either movable connection between interlocking components or variable configuration cavity : And operator therefor : Having common means actuating or releasing interlocking components or surfaces)

Patent 6138333: Adjustable earring
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : PIERCED EARRING FASTENER : Ornamental and/or object supported)

Patent 6138334: Lightweight casket
(UNDERTAKING : COFFINS :)

Patent 6138335: Casket with snap-on applique
(UNDERTAKING : COFFINS : Corner structures :)

Patent 6138336: Holographic air-jet textured yarn
(TEXTILES: MANUFACTURING : THREAD FINISHING : Surface modification of running length : Texturing (e.g., crimping) : Fluid jet : Stuffer box)

Patent 6138337: Striker alignment check fixture
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : With testing or indicating : Quantitative measuring or gauging : Determining relative number of threaded member rotations)

Patent 6138338: Method for forming a wind channel seal insert with a belt-line extension
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Obtaining plural product pieces from unitary workpiece : Dividing on common outline : Assisting assembly or disassembly)

Patent 6138339: Method of assembling a guide bar
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Providing transitory integral holding or handling portion : Dividing sequentially from leading end, e.g., by cutting or breaking)

Patent 6138340: Device for insertion and assembly of workpieces and the method thereof
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Assembling or joining : Associating parts by use of aligning means (e.g., use of a drift pin or a "fixture") : By manipulating aligning means : Confining elastic part in socket)

Patent 6138341: Refrigerator door assembly method
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Combined manufacture including applying or shaping of fluent material : Removing defects)

Patent 6138342: Multi-stage assembling robot
(METAL WORKING : PLURAL DIVERSE MANUFACTURING APPARATUS INCLUDING MEANS FOR METAL SHAPING OR ASSEMBLING : Separate tool stations for selective or successive operation on work : Including assembling or disassembling station : Collapsible tube)

Patent 6138343: Method for manufacturing a variable insulated helically wound electrical coil
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Electromagnet, transformer or inductor : By winding or coiling : Fabricating head structure or component thereof)

Patent 6138344: Methods of manufacturing a magnetic device and tool for manufacturing the same
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Electromagnet, transformer or inductor : By assembling coil and core : Fabricating head structure or component thereof)

Patent 6138345: Connection pin inserting-and-extracting apparatus having a connection-pin holding mechanism, a driving mechanism driving the
(METAL WORKING : MEANS TO ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE : Means to assemble electrical device : Means to fasten electrical component to wiring board, base, or substrate : Including deforming means)

Patent 6138346: Portable hand-held battery-powered crimping tool
(METAL WORKING : MEANS TO ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE : Means to assemble electrical device : Means comprising hand-manipulatable implement : Switch or fuse)

Patent 6138347: Method and apparatus for the suppression of electromagnetic interference in an electronic system
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Conductor or circuit manufacturing : On flat or curved insulated base, e.g., printed circuit, etc. : Assembling to base an electrical component, e.g., capacitor, etc. : With component orienting : Different components : With etching or machining of magnetic material)

Patent 6138348: Method of forming electrically conductive polymer interconnects on electrical substrates
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Conductor or circuit manufacturing : On flat or curved insulated base, e.g., printed circuit, etc. : Assembling to base an electrical component, e.g., capacitor, etc. : By metal fusion : With deforming of lead or terminal)

Patent 6138349: Protective coating for an electronic device
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Conductor or circuit manufacturing : On flat or curved insulated base, e.g., printed circuit, etc. : Assembling to base an electrical component, e.g., capacitor, etc. : With encapsulating, e.g., potting, etc. : With deforming of lead or terminal)

Patent 6138350: Process for manufacturing a circuit board with filled holes
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Conductor or circuit manufacturing : On flat or curved insulated base, e.g., printed circuit, etc. : Manufacturing circuit on or in base : By forming conductive walled aperture in base : Simultaneous circuit manufacturing)

Patent 6138351: Method of making a valve seat
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Prime mover or fluid pump making : Poppet or I.C. engine valve or valve seat making : Valve seat making : By coating or cladding)

Patent 6138352: Method of manufacturing an extruded, tiered high fin density heat sink
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Heat exchanger or boiler making : Blade making)

Patent 6138353: Method for repairing vertical welds in a boiling water reactor shroud
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Heat exchanger or boiler making : Repairing, converting, servicing or salvaging : Hollow blade)

Patent 6138354: Method of manufacturing a corrugated plate by rolling for use as an inner fin of a heat exchanger
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Heat exchanger or boiler making : Tube with heat transfer means : Finned tube : Internally finned : Passage contains tubular insert)

Patent 6138355: Method for manufacturing wheels
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Wheel making : Land wheel : Disc type wheel : Assembling wheel disc to rim : With disc shaping : Of fused material)

Patent 6138356: Method of stabilizing a necklace
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Jewelry or locket making : Human adornment device making : With coating or casting about a core)

Patent 6138357: Method of making knuckle assembly
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Structural member making : Vehicular structural member making : Finger ring making)

Patent 6138358: Method of manufacturing a vehicle body and frame assembly
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Structural member making : Vehicular structural member making : Finger ring making)

Patent 6138359: Curved wall and ceiling frame member and method and apparatus for producing the same
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Structural member making : Static structure, e.g., a building component : Openwork, e.g., a truss, joist, frame, lattice-type or box beam : Frame component : Demountable rim making)

Patent 6138360: Nail clipper accessory
(CUTLERY : MANICURE : Nippers : And fulcrum)

Patent 6138361: Pivotable razor assembly and cartridge
(CUTLERY : RAZORS : Multiple blade : Vibratory)

Patent 6138362: Cable stripper
(CUTLERY : MEANS FOR CUTTING ELONGATE, STRAND-ENCIRCLING SHEATH : Cutting blade)

Patent 6138363: Portable knife
(CUTLERY : SHEATHED : Cutlery)

Patent 6138364: Variable angle reciprocating tool
(CUTLERY : CUTTING TOOLS : Saw : With means to reciprocate saw : With guard means)

Patent 6138365: Hobbyist pantograph and method of using the same
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : SCRIBER : Pantographic : Parallelogram type : Simple parallelogram : Conforming)

Patent 6138366: Adaptor for fixing a measuring means to a vehicle wheel
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : GAUGE : Wheel : Axle, vehicle, or wheel supported : Trammel)

Patent 6138367: Tilt prediction for total station
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : STRAIGHT-LINE LIGHT RAY TYPE : Level (i.e., surveyor's type) : Game ball (e.g., football, etc.))

Patent 6138368: Sprinkler head leveler
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : INDICATOR OF DIRECTION OF FORCE TRAVERSING NATURAL MEDIA : Level or plumb, terrestrial gravitation responsive : Work, or workman, attaching means : Requiring no modification of the work : Having resistive or contact circuit control element)

Patent 6138369: Level indicator for a wall-mounted fixture
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : INDICATOR OF DIRECTION OF FORCE TRAVERSING NATURAL MEDIA : Level or plumb, terrestrial gravitation responsive : Liquid type, upper surface utilizing : Bubble : Encircling clamp, loop, or strap)

Patent 6138370: Chalk line helper
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : STRAIGHTEDGE TYPE : Wall guide and plumb (e.g., building construction) : Building is the vertical support : Means limiting swing)

Patent 6138371: Package size guage
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : GAUGE : Template : Flexible type)

Patent 6138372: Router guide apparatus
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : GAUGE : Collocating : Tool or surrogate : Cutter or shaper : Bit with respect to workpiece or workpiece holder : Boring bar holder)

Patent 6138373: Direct reading inside and outside tape measure
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : DISTANCE MEASURING : By flexible tape : Specified reel housing feature : Inside-outside measure : Including computing means)

Patent 6138374: Apparatus for measuring coating thickness on a substrate and method thereof
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : DISTANCE MEASURING : Single contact with a work engaging support : Adapted for a particular workpiece : Coating or surface layer thickness : Particularly adapted for measuring threaded element)

Patent 6138375: Support ring for pellet dryer screen
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : APPARATUS : With apparatus using centrifugal force : Rotary scattering member : Plural cyclone separators)

Patent 6138376: Passive wet hair straightening
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : PROCESS : Hair on head : With cooling means)

Patent 6138377: Apparatus and process for cooling and de-steaming calcined stucco
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : PROCESS : Congealing or thickening : By cooling of treated material : With additional material cooling by separate refrigeration means)

Patent 6138378: Wet gas processing method and the apparatus using the same
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : PROCESS : With treated material recirculation : Recirculation of a portion of the treated material : Recirculated portion mixed with untreated material : Additional flow is countercurrent)

Patent 6138379: Solar drying process
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : PROCESS : With nondrying treating of material : Cooling of treated material : Contacting material with cooling fluid : Cooling fluid is ambient air : Treating agent absorbs moisture)

Patent 6138380: Method and apparatus for controlling the temperature in a paper machine
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : PROCESS : Gas or vapor contact with treated material : Sheet, web, or strand : With drying parameter control : Temperature or moisture control of material treated or treating gas or vapor : Treating agent absorbs moisture)

Patent 6138381: Treatment of moist fuel
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : PROCESS : Gas or vapor contact with treated material : Treatment of gas or vapor : Condensation of gas or vapor : Directing of gas or vapor)

Patent 6138382: Fluid filled insole
(BOOTS, SHOES, AND LEGGINGS : INSOLES : Covered)

Patent 6138383: Shoe insert
(BOOTS, SHOES, AND LEGGINGS : INSOLES : Laminated : Detachable)

Patent 6138384: Snowboard boot with inner stiffening assembly
(BOOTS, SHOES, AND LEGGINGS : BOOTS AND SHOES : Foot-supporting or foot-conforming feature : Ankle support : Wood)

Patent 6138385: Shoe sole, and shoe with such a sole
(BOOTS, SHOES, AND LEGGINGS : BOOTS AND SHOES : With adjustment of shoe size : Foot shield)

Patent 6138386: Composite cleat for athletic shoe
(BOOTS, SHOES, AND LEGGINGS : BOOTS AND SHOES : Occupational or athletic shoe (e.g., roof climbing, gardening, etc.) : Athletic shoe or attachment therefor : For golf : For walking or sliding on shifting media)

Patent 6138387: Portable ice resurfacing device
(EXCAVATING : SNOW OR ICE REMOVING OR GROOMING BY PORTABLE DEVICE : Snow or ice surface groomer : Having scraper blade)

Patent 6138388: Plug system for a snowplow
(EXCAVATING : SNOW OR ICE REMOVING OR GROOMING BY PORTABLE DEVICE : With specific means to facilitate connection to, or disconnection from, vehicle : Manually powered)

Patent 6138389: Iron bottom surface with plated metal film
(TEXTILES: IRONING OR SMOOTHING : SMOOTHING IMPLEMENTS : Flatirons : Sole surface : Detachable handle)

Patent 6138390: Multi-function ironing board
(TEXTILES: IRONING OR SMOOTHING : IRONING TABLES : Convertible : With fabric support)

Patent 6138391: Calendar
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : CALENDARS : Hinged leaves : Single axis)

Patent 6138392: Animal tag system
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : CHECK, LABEL, OR TAG : Animal markers : Ear or wing tags : Plural rearwardly pivoting legs)

Patent 6138393: Apparatus for formation of visual sense effect
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : DISPLAY WITH SPECIAL EFFECTS : Electromotor operated : Rotatable : Secured by means through aperture or notch or engaging a protrusion in the file item)

Patent 6138394: Portable directional arrow
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : SIGNS : Automotive vehicle carried : Reflectors arranged in the outline of indicia)

Patent 6138395: Barrel assembly with axially stacked projectiles
(FIREARMS : ELECTRIC APPLIANCES : Method of making or modifying by metal working)

Patent 6138396: Waterfowl decoy towing system
(FISHING, TRAPPING, AND VERMIN DESTROYING : DECOYS : Duck :)

Patent 6138397: Method and device for operation of a trawl
(FISHING, TRAPPING, AND VERMIN DESTROYING : FISHING : Nets : Trawl :)

Patent 6138398: Fishing bobber with sound output
(FISHING, TRAPPING, AND VERMIN DESTROYING : FISHING : Signal devices : Signaling)

Patent 6138399: Coiled fishing lure worm and method of using the same
(FISHING, TRAPPING, AND VERMIN DESTROYING : FISHING : Artificial bait : Flexible or with flexible appendages, e.g., worms : Selective or shiftable lure to line connection)

Patent 6138400: Submersible bait dispenser
(FISHING, TRAPPING, AND VERMIN DESTROYING : FISHING : Bait distributors, e.g., chumming devices : Sinkers with guards or retrieving features)

Patent 6138401: Fish hook remover
(FISHING, TRAPPING, AND VERMIN DESTROYING : FISHING : Disgorgers and gags : Sinkers with guards or retrieving features)

Patent 6138402: Decorative insect trap
(FISHING, TRAPPING, AND VERMIN DESTROYING : TRAPS : Insect : Fly vases : Upright perch slidable receptacle)

Patent 6138403: Wire channel bench tray
(PLANT HUSBANDRY : BENCH OR ELEVATED BED, HOTBED : With heater)

Patent 6138404: Seedling growth enhancing device
(PLANT HUSBANDRY : COVER, SHADE, OR SCREEN : Open top : Composition)

Patent 6138405: Lawn and guarding edging system (conduit extension)
(PLANT HUSBANDRY : ORNAMENTAL BEDS : Method)

Patent 6138406: Decorative edging with an alignment feature
(PLANT HUSBANDRY : ORNAMENTAL BEDS : Method)

Patent 6138407: Cross arm and trellis apparatus and method
(PLANT HUSBANDRY : PLANT SUPPORTS : Linear : Vertical array)

Patent 6138408: Tube delivery system and method
(PLANT HUSBANDRY : PLANT IRRIGATORS AND/OR FERTILIZERS, APPARATUS OR METHOD : Vertical)

Patent 6138409: Method for providing a decorative cover for a flower pot
(PLANT HUSBANDRY : PROCESS : Covers)

Patent 6138410: Automation of grading and sticking vegetative cuttings and accumulation therefor
(PLANT HUSBANDRY : WATER CULTURE, APPARATUS OR METHOD : Nutrient recirculation system (e.g., hydroponic system) : Channel :)

Patent 6138411: Plant container with reservoir and nested pots
(PLANT HUSBANDRY : RECEPTACLE FOR GROWING MEDIUM : Irrigator : Mesh)

Patent 6138412: Door opener and closer
(MOVABLE OR REMOVABLE CLOSURES : WITH OPERATOR FOR MOVABLY MOUNTED CLOSURE : Drive within closure housing : Motor driven : Lever carries screw gearing component)

Patent 6138413: Standardized framing section for closure wings
(MOVABLE OR REMOVABLE CLOSURES : WITH MEANS MOUNTING CLOSURE FOR SWINGING : Hinging position reversal means : One-piece housing facing and portal frame contains guide)

Patent 6138414: Car door glass run
(MOVABLE OR REMOVABLE CLOSURES : WITH MEANS MOUNTING CLOSURE FOR RECIPROCATION : Diverse or springy material guide or slide : Bearing includes transverse restrainer : Channel guide : Converging sides or ends : Cap-type)

Patent 6138415: Automobile having door seal structures
(MOVABLE OR REMOVABLE CLOSURES : CLOSURE SEAL; E.G., STRIKER GASKET OR WEATHERSTRIP : U-shaped member or portion mounts seal : Closure carried)

Patent 6138416: Beam
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : INCLUDING COMPONENT (E.G., WALL) DESIGNED TO RECEIVE A DISPARATE ARTICLE HAVING DISPARATE ARTICLE MOUNTED THERETO : Artificial illumination means : With additional subsurface liquid receiver)

Patent 6138417: Roof structure for enclosures for swimming pools or patios and the like having removable and/or stackable roof panels
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : BARRIER OR MAJOR SECTION MOUNTED FOR IN SITU REPOSITIONING; E.G., REARRANGEABLE OR ROTATABLE : Extending into wall)

Patent 6138418: Soffit and fascia system
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : GABLE OR EAVE TERMINAL CONSTRUCTION : Rafter to vertical support (e.g., stud, column, post) connection)

Patent 6138419: Building panel obtained by riveting method
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : MULTIROOM OR LEVEL : Curtain-wall; i.e., panel attached outside floor or beam : Homogenous design (e.g., all metal))

Patent 6138420: Blast-resistant building
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : THREE-WAY CORNER CONSTRUCTION (E.G., TWO WALLS AND A FLOOR) : Barrier resting on top of vertical structures; e.g., walls : Rods engage rings or plates at supports)

Patent 6138421: Foundation anchor bolt positioning apparatus
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : FOOTING OR FOUNDATION TYPE : For a wall : Of block (e.g., masonry) type : Longitudinally spaced discrete anchor portions)

Patent 6138422: Pole cap
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : VERTICAL STRUCTURE WITH UPPER TERMINAL BEARING PLATE OR CAP : Framework spans footings)

Patent 6138423: Facing panel
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : VENEER TILES HELD BY NONLOAD-BEARING GRID : Spaced barrier sections with dissimilar material tie)

Patent 6138424: Vent apparatus for attachment to a building structure
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : LOUVERED PANEL : Interfitted with surfacing section)

Patent 6138425: Splice clip for drywall suspension grid
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : SHEETLIKE ELEMENT ASSEMBLED PARALLEL TO EXISTING WALL, CEILING, OR FLOOR (E.G., INSULATING PANEL, SHEATHING) : Element spaced from wall, ceiling, or floor and held by discrete retaining means (e.g., suspended ceiling or wall) : Inverted T-bar type : Double wall, ceiling, or floor)

Patent 6138426: Mortarless wall
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : LATERALLY RELATED, INDIVIDUALLY ASSEMBLED COURSES : Utilizing discrete dissimilar material tie : Formed by slot)

Patent 6138427: Moment resisting, beam-to-column connection
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : OPENWORK; E.G., TRUSS, TRELLIS, GRILLE, SCREEN, FRAME, OR REBAR CHAIR : Three-dimensional space-defining : Having specific connector, etc. : Having tubular member)

Patent 6138428: Cladding for windows and/or doors
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : IN SITU ATTACHED-TYPE CHANNEL OR TRIM STRIP (E.G., EDGING) : Water-guard : Sheet form with tabs oppositely extending from base sheet)

Patent 6138429: Cross member for vehicles and method of manufacturing same
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : SHAFT (I.E., ELONGATED RIGID STRUCTURE) : For vehicle : Window came, glazing bar, etc.)

Patent 6138430: Cementitious building panel with cut bead
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : PROCESSES : Fabrication of member, module, etc. : Using prefabricated unit)

Patent 6138431: Virtual block for attachment to a prefabricated ceiling slab
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : FACER HELD BY STIFFENER-TYPE FRAME : Interkeyed edge configurations of adjacent facers cooperate with shaft : Including clip-type fastener)

Patent 6138432: Refrigerator door construction
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : COMPOSITE PREFABRICATED PANEL INCLUDING ADJUNCTIVE MEANS : Sandwich or hollow with sheet-like facing members : For door or door shutter : Insulating core : In-turned opposed flanges form edge of door panel)

Patent 6138433: Insulated glass unit window assembly including decorative thermoplastic sheet and method for forming
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : COMPOSITE PREFABRICATED PANEL INCLUDING ADJUNCTIVE MEANS : Sandwich or hollow with sheet-like facing members : Parallel, transparent panes (e.g., double glass window panel, etc.) : Intermediate non-glass sheet-like component : In-turned opposed flanges form edge of door panel)

Patent 6138434: Glazed element having a high insulating ability
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : COMPOSITE PREFABRICATED PANEL INCLUDING ADJUNCTIVE MEANS : Sandwich or hollow with sheet-like facing members : Parallel, transparent panes (e.g., double glass window panel, etc.) : Internal spacer : For vehicle)

Patent 6138435: Profile sections for plate-like composite elements
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : COMPOSITE PREFABRICATED PANEL INCLUDING ADJUNCTIVE MEANS : Having separate attached, elongated edging or stiffener : Elongated, laterally spaced strips or strands)

Patent 6138436: Feeding of horizontal form-fill-and-seal zipper machine
(PACKAGE MAKING : WITH COVER-ADJUNCT APPLICATION OR FORMATION : Adjunct comprising provision to allow access to contents, e.g., spout, straw, drain, opening, etc. : Adjunct comprising provision to open package : Reclosable : Through restricted passage)

Patent 6138437: Apparatus for manufacturing cigarette packs
(PACKAGE MAKING : WITH COVER-ADJUNCT APPLICATION OR FORMATION : Adjunct comprising provision to allow access to contents, e.g., spout, straw, drain, opening, etc. : Adjunct comprising provision to open package : Tear string or tape under cover : With graspable tab on cover or adjunct : Butter)

Patent 6138438: Method and apparatus for automatically placing sheets of plastic from a roll onto the second top tier of a lumber package
(PACKAGE MAKING : METHODS : Applying a partial cover :)

Patent 6138439: Methods of making slide-zippered reclosable packages on horizontal form-fill-seal machines
(PACKAGE MAKING : METHODS : Forming a cover adjunct or application of a cover adjunct to a cover : Package opening device (e.g., tear strip) :)

Patent 6138440: Surgical suture retainer package
(PACKAGE MAKING : METHODS : With contents treating : Winding : Constricting closure by binding)

Patent 6138441: Process for production of hotmelt adhesives
(PACKAGE MAKING : METHODS : With contents treating : Heating or cooling : Before association with cover material)

Patent 6138442: Packaging machine with continuous sealing jaw movement
(PACKAGE MAKING : METHODS : Closing package or filled receptacle : By heat sealing : Bag, tube, center-folded web)

Patent 6138443: Bag discharge apparatus
(PACKAGE MAKING : METHODS : Opening only : Closing a preformed, freestanding, rigid or semi-rigid container (e.g., box, carton, bottle))

Patent 6138444: Ground clearing brush cutter and mulcher with a rigid height adjustment mechanism
(HARVESTERS : GANG : Cutter and detachable catcher)

Patent 6138445: Mower hitch system
(HARVESTERS : MOTORIZED HARVESTER : Including motorized vehicle causing transit of harvester : With hitch permitting movement of harvester relative to vehicle : By means for adjusting harvester laterally : Cutter assemblage re-positioned)

Patent 6138446: Power mower with riding platform for supporting standing operator during operation
(HARVESTERS : CUTTING AND CATCHING : Catchers : Catchers)

Patent 6138447: Harvesting platform with non-binding reel mount
(HARVESTERS : STANDING-GRAIN GATHERERS : Rotating reel, horizontal axis : Adjustable position : Simultaneous)

Patent 6138448: Yarn heating apparatus
(TEXTILES: SPINNING, TWISTING, AND TWINING : APPARATUS AND PROCESSES : Twist setting : False twist crimp : Plural twisting or heating : Simultaneous type)

Patent 6138449: Lock for a thrust reverser mechanism and a thrust reverser mechanism
(POWER PLANTS : REACTION MOTOR (E.G., MOTIVE FLUID GENERATOR AND REACTION NOZZLE, ETC.) : With destruction sensing and preventing means : Plural discharge outlets)

Patent 6138450: Rocket engine with integral combustion chamber step structure and its fabrication
(POWER PLANTS : REACTION MOTOR (E.G., MOTIVE FLUID GENERATOR AND REACTION NOZZLE, ETC.) : Liquid oxidizer : Including ignition means)

Patent 6138451: Rocket engine with combustion chamber step structure insert, and its fabrication
(POWER PLANTS : REACTION MOTOR (E.G., MOTIVE FLUID GENERATOR AND REACTION NOZZLE, ETC.) : Liquid oxidizer : Including injector means : Compressor or turbine speed sensed to control fuel flow or outlet area)

Patent 6138452: Catalytic monitoring method
(POWER PLANTS : INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE WITH TREATMENT OR HANDLING OF EXHAUST GAS : Methods : Anti-pollution : Motive fluid is vaporized liquid)

Patent 6138453: Exhaust gas purification device for an internal combustion engine
(POWER PLANTS : INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE WITH TREATMENT OR HANDLING OF EXHAUST GAS : Having sensor or indicator of malfunction, unsafeness, or disarray of treater (e.g., fusible link, etc.) : Anti-pollution)

Patent 6138454: Selective catalyst reduction wit pox reactor for engine exhaust aftertreatment
(POWER PLANTS : INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE WITH TREATMENT OR HANDLING OF EXHAUST GAS : By means producing a chemical reaction of a component of the exhaust gas : Condition responsive control of heater, cooler, igniter, or fuel supply of reactor : Motive fluid is vaporized liquid)

Patent 6138455: Closely temperature coupled mixing improving thermodynamic efficiency
(POWER PLANTS : MOTIVE FLUID ENERGIZED BY EXTERNALLY APPLIED HEAT : Process of power production or system operation : Including production of withdrawable product or steam for external use : Gaseous)

Patent 6138456: Pressure exchanging ejector and methods of use
(POWER PLANTS : MOTIVE FLUID ENERGIZED BY EXTERNALLY APPLIED HEAT : Process of power production or system operation : Including mixing or separating materials of different chemical compositions in a motive fluid flow path : Gaseous)

Patent 6138457: Combustion powered cooling system
(POWER PLANTS : MOTIVE FLUID ENERGIZED BY EXTERNALLY APPLIED HEAT : Process of power production or system operation : Including vaporizing a motive fluid other than water : Gaseous)

Patent 6138458: Electro-pneumatic actuator and servo-valve for use therewith
(POWER PLANTS : SYSTEM HAVING PLURAL MOTORS OR HAVING DIVERSE TYPES OF ENERGY INPUT : System of plural motors having a common output structure : First motor load share adjusted relative to the load share of a second motor driving a common load, responsive to a condition of the second motor or of the load)

Patent 6138459: Linear compressor for regenerative refrigerator
(REFRIGERATION : GAS COMPRESSION, HEAT REGENERATION AND EXPANSION, E.G., STIRLING CYCLE : Thermoelectric; e.g., peltier effect)

Patent 6138460: Temperature control apparatus for refrigerator and control method therefor
(REFRIGERATION : PROCESSES : Circulating external gas : Converting energy of expansion to mechanical movement)

Patent 6138461: Method and apparatus for predicting power consumption of refrigerator having defrosting heater
(REFRIGERATION : WITH INDICATOR OR TESTER : Operatively correlated with automatic control : Dividing refrigerant flow, e.g., bypass parallel units)

Patent 6138462: Refrigerant recovery and recharging system with automatic oil drain
(REFRIGERATION : AUTOMATIC CONTROL : Withdrawing or adding refrigerant from or to normally closed system : Of heating means)

Patent 6138463: Control system for mobile air conditioning apparatus
(REFRIGERATION : AUTOMATIC CONTROL : Preventing, removing or handling atmospheric condensate : Defrosting : Of intermittent generator-sorber unit)

Patent 6138464: Defrost control for space cooling system
(REFRIGERATION : AUTOMATIC CONTROL : Preventing, removing or handling atmospheric condensate : Defrosting : Including time or program actuator : Of cooling fluid)

Patent 6138465: Method for controlling the temperature of a refrigeration unit and temperature control arrangement for a refrigeration unit
(REFRIGERATION : AUTOMATIC CONTROL : Time or program actuator : Defrosting)

Patent 6138466: System for cooling electric vehicle batteries
(REFRIGERATION : AUTOMATIC CONTROL : Refrigeration producer : Bypass, e.g., compressor unloading : Of expansion zone : Through an evaporator, i.e., parallel : Including sorbent refrigerant flow)

Patent 6138467: Steady state operation of a refrigeration system to achieve optimum capacity
(REFRIGERATION : AUTOMATIC CONTROL : Refrigeration producer : Of or by evaporation zone : Back flow or pressure regulator : Expansion valve or variable restrictor)

Patent 6138468: Method and apparatus for controlling variable displacement compressor
(REFRIGERATION : AUTOMATIC CONTROL : Refrigeration producer : Compressor or its drive controlled : By variable compressor output, e.g., unloading, staging, etc. : By conducted evaporator temperature)

Patent 6138469: Refrigeration system for electronic components having environmental isolation
(REFRIGERATION : STRUCTURAL INSTALLATION : With electrical component cooling : Spaced elongated air inlet and outlet type, e.g., air curtain)

Patent 6138470: Portable liquid desiccant dehumidifier
(REFRIGERATION : ATMOSPHERE AND SORBENT CONTACTING TYPE : System, i.e., multiple treating or fluid handling means)

Patent 6138471: Device for air conditioning
(REFRIGERATION : AIR COMPRESSOR, COOLER AND EXPANDER TYPE : In indirect heat exchanging relationship to coolant)

Patent 6138472: Ice-storing tank for an air conditioner with an ice-storing mode
(REFRIGERATION : INTERMEDIATE FLUID CONTAINER TRANSFERRING HEAT TO HEAT ABSORBER OR HOLDOVER : Flow line connected transfer fluid supply and heat exchanger : With top access to each compartment, e.g., ice cream cans)

Patent 6138473: Station and process for dispensing a reduced-pressure gas
(REFRIGERATION : CRYOGENIC TREATMENT OF GAS OR GAS MIXTURE : Liquefaction : Natural gas : Compression, expansion, and condensation : Extruded pellets)

Patent 6138474: Argon production control through argon inventory manipulation
(REFRIGERATION : CRYOGENIC TREATMENT OF GAS OR GAS MIXTURE : Separation of gas mixture : Air : Distillation : Automatic control : Flowline pump)

Patent 6138475: Jewelry retention system
(JEWELRY : HAVING DIRECT BODY ATTACHMENT : With retainer)

Patent 6138476: Method of producing an optical fiber coupling member
(GLASS MANUFACTURING : PROCESSES : Reshaping or surface deformation of glass preform : Sheet)

Patent 6138477: Process and apparatus for the forming of glass plates and application of said process to obtaining glazings with complex shapes
(GLASS MANUFACTURING : PROCESSES : Reshaping or surface deformation of glass preform : Reshaping of planar sheet : By sagging by gravity on mold surface : Onto moving roll or platen)

Patent 6138478: Method of forming an optical fiber preform using an E.sub.020 plasma field configuration
(GLASS MANUFACTURING : PROCESSES OF MANUFACTURING FIBERS, FILAMENTS, OR PREFORMS : Process of manufacturing optical fibers, waveguides, or preforms thereof : Plasma utilized :)

Patent 6138479: Method for making an article having a gradient of composition
(GLASS MANUFACTURING : PROCESSES OF MANUFACTURING FIBERS, FILAMENTS, OR PREFORMS : Process of manufacturing optical fibers, waveguides, or preforms thereof : With step of vapor deposition : Forming optical fiber or fiber preform by soot buildup (i.e., vapor axial deposition, VAD) : Forming glass layers with graded or radially varying refractive index :)

Patent 6138480: Apparatus for controlling optical fiber diameter based on initial gob movement
(GLASS MANUFACTURING : FIBER MAKING APPARATUS : With measuring, controlling, sensing, timing, inspecting, indicating, or testing means : Cooling of molten glass at forming area (e.g., cooling fins, etc.))

Patent 6138481: Glassrod elongation heating furnance having double bellows
(GLASS MANUFACTURING : FIBER MAKING APPARATUS : With drawing means : From rod stock : With severing)

Patent 6138482: Method of knitting a knitwear forming therein a connecting part
(TEXTILES: KNITTING : INDEPENDENT-NEEDLE MACHINES : Straight : Multiple-needle bank : Racking : Narrowing and widening)

Patent 6138483: Anti-theft device for office equipment
(LOCKS : SPECIAL APPLICATION : For portable articles : Parts, accessories, attachments and adjuncts)

Patent 6138484: Rod locking device designed for snap-fitting
(LOCKS : SPECIAL APPLICATION : For closures : Cabinet : Trunk and/or suitcase)

Patent 6138485: Safety lock
(LOCKS : SPECIAL APPLICATION : For closures : Door : Swinging door : Combined dead bolt and latching bolt : Locking latch bolt, biased)

Patent 6138486: Lock picking apparatus
(LOCKS : OPERATING MECHANISM : Key : Operating elements : Keys : Picking : Operating elements, parts and adjuncts)

Patent 6138487: Roll for influencing flatness
(METAL DEFORMING : BY USE OF ROLLER OR ROLLER-LIKE TOOL-ELEMENT : With carrier for roller-couple or tool-couple : Including back-up for roller : With means to relatively vary back-up force along roller axis : Work between movable tool and pivot (e.g., sweep-arm bender))

Patent 6138488: Method and apparatus for forming a heat dissipating element
(METAL DEFORMING : BY EXTRUDING THROUGH ORIFICE : With cutting : By reciprocating or oscillating means)

Patent 6138489: Method of making a heat transfer device
(METAL DEFORMING : BY EXTRUDING THROUGH ORIFICE : With metal-deforming other than by extrusion : Severing product from stock or residue)

Patent 6138490: Process for rendering a metal sheet suitable for lighting applications and sheet produced thereby
(METAL DEFORMING : PROCESS : "Rolling" : With holding, handling or guiding of work or product)

Patent 6138491: Apparatus and method for low heat transfer rate chill down during forging
(METAL DEFORMING : WITH MEANS TO HANDLE WORK OR PRODUCT : Including means to permit maneuvering of work or product at tool zone : Constant profile (e.g., cylindrical segments))

Patent 6138492: Tool holder for press brakes
(METAL DEFORMING : TOOL AND/OR TOOL HOLDER : Having unitary tool-face : With support or holder for adjustable or removable tool face : Adjustable relative to tool-face before use)

Patent 6138493: Kinematic error test calibration
(MEASURING AND TESTING : INSTRUMENT PROVING OR CALIBRATING :)

Patent 6138494: Robot calibration tool and method
(MEASURING AND TESTING : INSTRUMENT PROVING OR CALIBRATING : Angle, direction, or inclination : Volumetric dispenser (e.g., pipette))

Patent 6138495: Calibration method and apparatus for calibrating position sensors on scanning transducers
(MEASURING AND TESTING : INSTRUMENT PROVING OR CALIBRATING : Apparatus for measuring by use of vibration or apparatus for measuring vibration (e.g., acoustic or ultrasonic) : Reference standard detail : Valve)

Patent 6138496: Traction measurement apparatus and method
(MEASURING AND TESTING : FRICTIONAL RESISTANCE, COEFFICIENT OR CHARACTERISTICS : Wheel tread, tire, track, or roadway)

Patent 6138497: Method and apparatus for simultaneously measuring CO.sub.2, O.sub.2 and N.sub.2 dissolved in liquid
(MEASURING AND TESTING : GAS CONTENT OF A LIQUID OR A SOLID : By pressure of the gas : Of a beverage : Pivoted)

Patent 6138498: Method of operating a coating apparatus and a measurement apparatus therefor
(MEASURING AND TESTING : GAS CONTENT OF A LIQUID OR A SOLID : Of a liquid : Of a beverage)

Patent 6138499: Exhaust emission analysis system incorporating pulse dampening
(MEASURING AND TESTING : GAS ANALYSIS : Gas of combustion : For density or specific gravity)

Patent 6138500: Method and device for studying the liquid accommodating properties of absorbent products
(MEASURING AND TESTING : MOISTURE CONTENT OR ABSORPTION CHARACTERISTIC OF MATERIAL : Vibrator)

Patent 6138501: Plunger bar
(MEASURING AND TESTING : HARDNESS : By penetrator or indentor : Impact type : Treadmill)

Patent 6138502: Glide head for detecting defects on a disk surface
(MEASURING AND TESTING : SURFACE AND CUTTING EDGE TESTING : Roughness : Opposed pair)

Patent 6138503: Scanning probe microscope system including removable probe sensor assembly
(MEASURING AND TESTING : SURFACE AND CUTTING EDGE TESTING : Roughness : Opposed pair)

Patent 6138504: Air/fuel ratio control system
(MEASURING AND TESTING : MOTOR AND ENGINE TESTING : Testing auxiliary unit : Intake air flow : By angular displacement of opposite ends of specimen)

Patent 6138505: Wheel action force detector for detecting axle forces absent brake torque
(MEASURING AND TESTING : TIRE, TREAD OR ROADWAY : Responsive to force)

Patent 6138506: Measuring idler-roller
(MEASURING AND TESTING : SHEET, WOVEN FABRIC OR FIBER : Pump test)

Patent 6138507: Apparatus for establishing and/or monitoring a predetermined filling level in a container through controlled transducer phase and impedance
(MEASURING AND TESTING : LIQUID LEVEL OR DEPTH GAUGE : Vibratory type : Transparent closure plate type)

Patent 6138508: Digital liquid level sensing apparatus
(MEASURING AND TESTING : LIQUID LEVEL OR DEPTH GAUGE : Immersible electrode type : Capacitative : Suction type or vacuum tank action)

Patent 6138509: Water level monitoring float system
(MEASURING AND TESTING : LIQUID LEVEL OR DEPTH GAUGE : Float : Float structure : Indicator stem attached)

Patent 6138510: Piezoelectric vibratory gyroscope utilizing an energy-trapping vibration mode
(MEASURING AND TESTING : SPEED, VELOCITY, OR ACCELERATION : Angular rate using gyroscopic or Coriolis effect : Gyroscope)

Patent 6138511: Multisensor with directly coupled rotors
(MEASURING AND TESTING : SPEED, VELOCITY, OR ACCELERATION : Response to multiple sensing means or motion conditions : Vibratory mass)

Patent 6138512: Method and apparatus for determining source location of energy carried in the form of propagating waves through a conducting medium
(MEASURING AND TESTING : VIBRATION : Tool and adjunct)

Patent 6138513: Method and apparatus for fast acquisition of ultrasound images
(MEASURING AND TESTING : VIBRATION : By mechanical waves : Beamed : With signal analyzing or mathematical processing : For flaw or discontinuity detection)

Patent 6138514: Tube flaw detecting method using two probes
(MEASURING AND TESTING : VIBRATION : By mechanical waves : Beamed : Measuring or testing system having scanning means : By reflected wave : Of tubing, vessel, or cylindrical object : With selective endlock)

Patent 6138515: Apparatus for the acoustic detection of defects in a moving strip
(MEASURING AND TESTING : VIBRATION : By mechanical waves : Beamed : Sonic wave transmitter or receiver transducer : Having transducer scanning means : Rolling contact : Transducer forms wheel or is within a wheel :)

Patent 6138516: Low-power shock detector and detection method
(MEASURING AND TESTING : VIBRATION : Sensing apparatus : Acoustic parameter)

Patent 6138517: Mass flowmeter with bidirectionally wound oscillation detector
(MEASURING AND TESTING : VOLUME OR RATE OF FLOW : Mass flow by imparting angular or transverse momentum to the fluid : Coriolis or gyroscopic : Vibrated conduit : In both directions simultaneously)

Patent 6138518: Mass flow measurement
(MEASURING AND TESTING : VOLUME OR RATE OF FLOW : By measuring thrust or drag forces : Impact of particulate material : With siphon discharge)

Patent 6138519: Flow guide for a turbine wheel gas meter
(MEASURING AND TESTING : VOLUME OR RATE OF FLOW : Using turbine : With pick-up coil)

Patent 6138520: Detecting device capable of measuring speed and torque simultaneously
(MEASURING AND TESTING : DYNAMOMETERS : Responsive to torque : During transmission to an external load : By measuring an electrical or magnetic characteristic of a torque delivering electric motor : Using an electrical sensor)

Patent 6138521: Sequential air sampler with automatic sample collector changer
(MEASURING AND TESTING : SAMPLER, SAMPLE HANDLING, ETC. : With constituent separation : Sieve, filter, or semipermeable membrane : Changing feature : Strain gauge)

Patent 6138522: Sample collecting apparatus of space machine
(MEASURING AND TESTING : SAMPLER, SAMPLE HANDLING, ETC. : Capture device : Cutter, tearer, or scraper : Auger or drill : And transversely movable)

Patent 6138523: Method and apparatus for touch detection based on the current flow generated by object relative to a sensor panel
(MEASURING AND TESTING : TOUCH OR TASTE : Capacity adjustable)

Patent 6138524: Mounting arrangement for a device for detecting the fuel level in a fuel tank
(MEASURING AND TESTING : PROBE OR PROBE MOUNTING : Rate of change)

Patent 6138525: Motor vehicle steering column and method
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : CONTROL LEVER AND LINKAGE SYSTEMS : Hand operated : Steering posts : Adjustable : Pair of levers)

Patent 6138526: Grained member, steering wheel and method of producing grained member
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : CONTROL LEVER AND LINKAGE SYSTEMS : Variable output force : Handles : Hand wheels : Handholds and grips)

Patent 6138527: Methods for making a flywheel
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : CONTROL LEVER AND LINKAGE SYSTEMS : Power generating-type flywheel : Structural detail, e.g., material, configuration, superconductor, discs, laminated, etc. : Containing fiber or filament : Offset)

Patent 6138528: Agricultural tractor
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : GEARING : In series plural interchangeably locked nonplanetary units : With one or more controllers for gearing, fluid drive, or clutch)

Patent 6138529: Apparatus for gripping a tubular member
(TOOLS : WRENCH, SCREWDRIVER, OR DRIVER THEREFOR : Machine : Round work : Common axis drive)

Patent 6138530: Locking collar removal tool
(TOOLS : WRENCH, SCREWDRIVER, OR DRIVER THEREFOR : Handle clutched to head : Hub-rim grasp)

Patent 6138531: Hand ratchet wrench
(TOOLS : WRENCH, SCREWDRIVER, OR DRIVER THEREFOR : Handle clutched to head : One-way detent drive, e.g., ratchet : Internal)

Patent 6138532: Wrench having driving direction indicator
(TOOLS : WRENCH, SCREWDRIVER, OR DRIVER THEREFOR : Handle clutched to head : One-way detent drive, e.g., ratchet : Pivoted pawl : Reversing : Single : Extension coil spring between jaw and handle member)

Patent 6138533: Wrench and extension bar
(TOOLS : WRENCH, SCREWDRIVER, OR DRIVER THEREFOR : Rigid jaws : Enclosed (e.g., socket) : Through socket and perpendicular handle : Dust protectors)

Patent 6138534: Universal socket for socket wrench
(TOOLS : WRENCH, SCREWDRIVER, OR DRIVER THEREFOR : Attachment, or including adjunct or replaceable portion : Socket reducers : Rotary)

Patent 6138535: Power-operated screwdriving device
(TOOLS : WRENCH, SCREWDRIVER, OR DRIVER THEREFOR : Machine : With feed or magazine means : Including driven, flexible, work supporting strip : Flexible shaft)

Patent 6138536: Screw driving gun with a screw orientation guide member
(TOOLS : WRENCH, SCREWDRIVER, OR DRIVER THEREFOR : Machine : With feed or magazine means : Including driven, flexible, work supporting strip : Flexible shaft)

Patent 6138537: Multi-tip tool
(TOOLS : WRENCH, SCREWDRIVER, OR DRIVER THEREFOR : Having work engaging and force exerting portion inserted into cavity (e.g., allen wrench, screwdriver) : Including discrete, separately usable inserted portions : Reversing)

Patent 6138538: Finish-protective tool pieces and finish-protective collars
(TOOLS : WRENCH, SCREWDRIVER, OR DRIVER THEREFOR : Having work engaging and force exerting portion inserted into cavity (e.g., allen wrench, screwdriver) : With separate means for guiding or gripping work : Having resilient or spring biased component)

Patent 6138539: Torque ratchet tool particularly useful with endosseous dental implants
(TOOLS : WRENCH, SCREWDRIVER, OR DRIVER THEREFOR : Responsive to torque on work : Globe manipulator)

Patent 6138540: Method and cutting insert for threading
(TURNING : PROCESS OF TURNING :)

Patent 6138541: Method for deflecting wire-rod strand
(CUTTING : WITH PRODUCT HANDLING MEANS : Including means to divert one portion of product from another : Diverging product movers : Positionable gate in product flow path)

Patent 6138542: Apparatus for handling and manipulating microelectronic components
(CUTTING : WITH PRODUCT HANDLING MEANS : Means to move, guide, or permit free fall or flight of product : Guide : Inclined conduit, chute or plane : Stripper encircles moving tool)

Patent 6138543: Blade mounting arrangement for cut-off system
(CUTTING : CUTTING MOTION OF TOOL HAS COMPONENT IN DIRECTION OF MOVING WORK : Orbital motion of cutting blade : Rotary tool : With cooperating rotary cutter or backup : Resiliently urged cutter or anvil member : With resilient anvil surface)

Patent 6138544: Die-cutter with planetary configuration
(CUTTING : MEANS TO DRIVE OR TO GUIDE TOOL : Plural tools selectively engageable with single drive : Turret of tools : Of paired tools)

 

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