Patents 6140570 - 6140822

 

 

Patent 6140570: Photovoltaic element having a back side transparent and electrically conductive layer with a light incident side surface region having a
(BATTERIES: THERMOELECTRIC AND PHOTOELECTRIC : PHOTOELECTRIC : Cells : Contact, coating, or surface geometry : Hybrid conversion system)

Patent 6140571: Heat-generating element cooling device
(ELECTRICITY: CONDUCTORS AND INSULATORS : WITH FLUIDS OR VACUUM : With cooling or fluid feeding, circulating or distributing : By ventilation or gas circulation : With heat sink :)

Patent 6140572: Transformer tank with detachable cabinet interface
(ELECTRICITY: CONDUCTORS AND INSULATORS : WITH FLUIDS OR VACUUM : Boxes and housings : Closures, terminals, gaskets : With electric connector)

Patent 6140573: Hollow core composite bushings
(ELECTRICITY: CONDUCTORS AND INSULATORS : WITH FLUIDS OR VACUUM : Insulators : Axial passage and/or through wall or plate : With spiral spacer)

Patent 6140574: Method and apparatus for plated EMI housing with integrated positive contact
(ELECTRICITY: CONDUCTORS AND INSULATORS : ANTI-INDUCTIVE STRUCTURES : Shielded or screened : Conduit or cable structure)

Patent 6140575: Shielded electronic circuit assembly
(ELECTRICITY: CONDUCTORS AND INSULATORS : ANTI-INDUCTIVE STRUCTURES : Shielded or screened : Conduit or cable structure)

Patent 6140576: Protective shield tent and method of using same
(ELECTRICITY: CONDUCTORS AND INSULATORS : ANTI-INDUCTIVE STRUCTURES : Shielded or screened : Conduit or cable structure)

Patent 6140577: Electronic chassis electro-magnetic interference seal and sealing device
(ELECTRICITY: CONDUCTORS AND INSULATORS : ANTI-INDUCTIVE STRUCTURES : Shielded or screened : Conduit or cable structure)

Patent 6140578: Drive housing cover
(ELECTRICITY: CONDUCTORS AND INSULATORS : BOXES AND HOUSINGS : Plural outlet and/or conduit)

Patent 6140579: Electric appliance housing, especially for a consumption meter
(ELECTRICITY: CONDUCTORS AND INSULATORS : BOXES AND HOUSINGS : With electric device or mounting means therefor : With bonded seal for conductive member (e.g., glass to metal))

Patent 6140580: Rectangular housing for accommodating electric or electronic components with plate seal
(ELECTRICITY: CONDUCTORS AND INSULATORS : BOXES AND HOUSINGS : With electric device or mounting means therefor : Sealed : Foil or flat lead-in)

Patent 6140581: Grounded packaged semiconductor structure and manufacturing method therefor
(ELECTRICITY: CONDUCTORS AND INSULATORS : BOXES AND HOUSINGS : With electric device or mounting means therefor : Sealed : Flat housing for electronic device (e.g., flat pack, dual-in-line package) : Gas filled)

Patent 6140582: Safety lock conduit connector
(ELECTRICITY: CONDUCTORS AND INSULATORS : BOXES AND HOUSINGS : With conduit or cable opening, coupling means or hole closures : Grommet type : Stud or nipple)

Patent 6140583: Lead member with multiple conductive layers and specific grain size
(ELECTRICITY: CONDUCTORS AND INSULATORS : CONDUITS, CABLES OR CONDUCTORS : With closure for face plate opening)

Patent 6140584: Flexible cable-run for the containment of electrical cables and the like
(ELECTRICITY: CONDUCTORS AND INSULATORS : CONDUITS, CABLES OR CONDUCTORS : Single duct conduits : Grommet type)

Patent 6140585: Wire telecommunication equipment with protection against electromagnetic interference
(ELECTRICITY: CONDUCTORS AND INSULATORS : CONDUITS, CABLES OR CONDUCTORS : Combined : With single conductive plane (e.g., tape, cable))

Patent 6140586: System and method for cable bundle packaging and dressing
(ELECTRICITY: CONDUCTORS AND INSULATORS : CONDUITS, CABLES OR CONDUCTORS : Combined : Branched : Multi-duct conduit and/or plural branch : Casing, moldings : Preform in hole)

Patent 6140587: Twin axial electrical cable
(ELECTRICITY: CONDUCTORS AND INSULATORS : CONDUITS, CABLES OR CONDUCTORS : Insulated : Multiple conductor : Insulating core : Adhesive)

Patent 6140588: Arrangement at a conductor on high voltage potential
(ELECTRICITY: CONDUCTORS AND INSULATORS : CONDUITS, CABLES OR CONDUCTORS : Conductor structure (nonsuperconductive) : Corona prevention : Mineral-glass, coated)

Patent 6140589: Multi-wire SZ and helical stranded conductor and method of forming same
(ELECTRICITY: CONDUCTORS AND INSULATORS : CONDUITS, CABLES OR CONDUCTORS : Conductor structure (nonsuperconductive) : Plural strand : Mineral-glass, coated)

Patent 6140590: Stator winding insulation
(ELECTRICITY: CONDUCTORS AND INSULATORS : INSULATORS : Compositions : Pin socket type)

Patent 6140591: Plunger stand-off assembly
(ELECTRICITY: CONDUCTORS AND INSULATORS : INSULATORS : Special application : Slot liners and spacers : Bus bars)

Patent 6140592: Seal for hermetic terminal assemblies
(ELECTRICITY: CONDUCTORS AND INSULATORS : INSULATORS : Through wall or plate : Bushing type : Glass-to-metal seal : Grommets)

Patent 6140593: Switch array
(ELECTRICITY: CIRCUIT MAKERS AND BREAKERS : MULTIPLE CIRCUIT CONTROL : Multiple switch : With independent operators :)

Patent 6140594: Position detecting apparatus for forklifts
(ELECTRICITY: CIRCUIT MAKERS AND BREAKERS : LIMIT SWITCH : Locked cover prevents access to actuator)

Patent 6140595: Key switch arrangement
(ELECTRICITY: CIRCUIT MAKERS AND BREAKERS : ELECTRIC SWITCH DETAILS : Actuators : Push button : Mechanism to keep key level : Housing is a handle or handgrip for tool or appliance)

Patent 6140596: Tact switch
(ELECTRICITY: CIRCUIT MAKERS AND BREAKERS : SNAP : Double snap : Including raised flexible snap element (e.g., dome) : Engine governed over-riding means)

Patent 6140597: Breaker device having an incomplete-connection prevention function
(ELECTRICITY: CIRCUIT MAKERS AND BREAKERS : SOLID CONTACT : Rocking actuator (e.g., rocker, lever) : Actuator biasing mechanism : With catch)

Patent 6140598: Method for separating polymer-salt mixtures
(CLASSIFYING, SEPARATING, AND ASSORTING SOLIDS : ELECTROSTATIC : Coated surface or mass)

Patent 6140599: Contact configuration for vacuum switches
(HIGH-VOLTAGE SWITCHES WITH ARC PREVENTING OR EXTINGUISHING DEVICES : ARC PREVENTING OR EXTINGUISHING DEVICES : Vacuum : Single-pole : Contact structure : Plural series connected)

Patent 6140600: Electric discharge machining apparatus
(ELECTRIC HEATING : METAL HEATING (E.G., RESISTANCE HEATING) : Cutting or disintegrating (e.g., machining engraving) : Electric spark machining : Circuits : Portable)

Patent 6140601: Laser-welded steel pipe and method therefor
(ELECTRIC HEATING : METAL HEATING (E.G., RESISTANCE HEATING) : By arc : Using laser : Welding : Methods : With chamber)

Patent 6140602: Marking of fabrics and other materials using a laser
(ELECTRIC HEATING : METAL HEATING (E.G., RESISTANCE HEATING) : By arc : Using laser : Cutting : Etching or trimming : Methods : Responsive to pressure)

Patent 6140603: Micro-cleavage method for specimen preparation
(ELECTRIC HEATING : METAL HEATING (E.G., RESISTANCE HEATING) : By arc : Using laser : Cutting : Etching or trimming : Methods : Responsive to pressure)

Patent 6140604: Laser drilling breakthrough detector
(ELECTRIC HEATING : METAL HEATING (E.G., RESISTANCE HEATING) : By arc : Using laser : Cutting : Hole punching : Methods : Responsive to pressure)

Patent 6140605: Method and device for treating the surfaces of component bores
(ELECTRIC HEATING : METAL HEATING (E.G., RESISTANCE HEATING) : By arc : Using laser : Shaping : With mirror : Methods)

Patent 6140606: Laser cutting system
(ELECTRIC HEATING : METAL HEATING (E.G., RESISTANCE HEATING) : By arc : Using laser : Workpiece position control : Condition responsive)

Patent 6140607: Gas shielded arc-welding flux cored wire
(ELECTRIC HEATING : METAL HEATING (E.G., RESISTANCE HEATING) : Weld rod structure : Flux cored : Positive grip)

Patent 6140608: Heated windshield wiper with removable heating element
(ELECTRIC HEATING : HEATING DEVICES : Combined with diverse-type art device : Vehicle or vehicle component : Riveting)

Patent 6140609: Heated automotive running board
(ELECTRIC HEATING : HEATING DEVICES : Combined with diverse-type art device : Vehicle or vehicle component : Riveting)

Patent 6140610: Low profile carpet seaming iron with replaceable handle and sole plate of varying thickness
(ELECTRIC HEATING : HEATING DEVICES : Combined with pressure application means : Sole plate-type pressure application means (e.g., flatiron) : Supports)

Patent 6140611: Process for supplying heat to an object and container for keeping dishes hot and reheating dishes
(ELECTRIC HEATING : HEATING DEVICES : Combined with container, enclosure, or support for material to be heated : With perforating or disintegrating means)

Patent 6140612: Controlling the temperature of a wafer by varying the pressure of gas between the underside of the wafer and the chuck
(ELECTRIC HEATING : HEATING DEVICES : Combined with container, enclosure, or support for material to be heated : Muffle-type enclosure : Food conveying type (e.g., lunch box))

Patent 6140613: PCR method for amplifying a gene using metallic sample container having inner surface coated with a resin or metal oxide
(ELECTRIC HEATING : HEATING DEVICES : Combined with container, enclosure, or support for material to be heated : With vessel and stand : Vessel separable from stand : Container comprises resistance heating element)

Patent 6140614: Electric drinking cup for vehicles
(ELECTRIC HEATING : HEATING DEVICES : Combined with container, enclosure, or support for material to be heated : With vessel : With heating unit attaching or support means)

Patent 6140615: Heater apparatus for an aquarium
(ELECTRIC HEATING : HEATING DEVICES : Combined with container, enclosure, or support for material to be heated : With vessel : With temperature or current control means : Immersible)

Patent 6140616: Wafer level burn-in and test thermal chuck and method
(ELECTRIC HEATING : HEATING DEVICES : Combined with container, enclosure, or support for material to be heated : Exposed horizontal planar support surface for material to be heated (e.g., hot plate, etc.) : Material is an electronic semiconductor device : Adjustable)

Patent 6140617: Cooktop control and monitoring system including detecting properties of a utensil through a solid-surface cooktop
(ELECTRIC HEATING : HEATING DEVICES : Combined with container, enclosure, or support for material to be heated : Exposed horizontal planar support surface for material to be heated (e.g., hot plate, etc.) : Having sensor : Adjustable)

Patent 6140618: Cooking appliance
(ELECTRIC HEATING : HEATING DEVICES : Combined with container, enclosure, or support for material to be heated : Exposed horizontal planar support surface for material to be heated (e.g., hot plate, etc.) : Having support for a heating unit : Frame, casing, or housing (e.g., range top, stove top, countertop, etc.) : By rod or wire in a tube (e.g., thermo-cutoff probe, etc.))

Patent 6140619: Temperature control apparatus, method and memory medium for an oven
(ELECTRIC HEATING : HEATING DEVICES : With power supply and voltage or current regulation or current control means : Automatic regulating or control means : Comprising timing or cycling means : With indicator means)

Patent 6140620: Appliance timer
(ELECTRIC HEATING : HEATING DEVICES : With power supply and voltage or current regulation or current control means : Automatic regulating or control means : Comprising timing or cycling means : Electromechanical : Reflector-type)

Patent 6140621: Toaster oven with timer display
(ELECTRIC HEATING : HEATING DEVICES : With power supply and voltage or current regulation or current control means : Automatic regulating or control means : Thermally responsive : Electromechanical)

Patent 6140622: System for detecting the state of a switch device
(ELECTRIC HEATING : HEATING DEVICES : With power supply and voltage or current regulation or current control means : Automatic regulating or control means : With signal or indicating means : Comprising nonlinear or negative temperature coefficient resistance means)

Patent 6140623: Defrost heater end cap
(ELECTRIC HEATING : HEATING DEVICES : With heating unit structure : With terminal or connector means (e.g., to external circuit means) : Plural units combined with single casing housing or support)

Patent 6140624: Pyrolytic boron nitride radiation heater
(ELECTRIC HEATING : HEATING DEVICES : With heating unit structure : Heating element structure : Of particular construction and/or material (e.g., infrared generator) : Gasket or wafer-type insulator means)

Patent 6140625: Device for rotating and simultaneous hardening by electric induction
(ELECTRIC HEATING : INDUCTIVE HEATING : Specific heating application : Rod : Irregular (e.g., camshaft, etc.) : Core or coil structure)

Patent 6140626: System for rapid air temperature modification in a recycling oven
(ELECTRIC HEATING : MICROWAVE HEATING : With diverse-type heating : Convection heating : Polyphase)

Patent 6140627: Control panel assembly of a microwave oven
(ELECTRIC HEATING : MICROWAVE HEATING : With control system : Conveyor)

Patent 6140628: Fast power supply for image intensifying tube
(RADIANT ENERGY : PHOTOCELLS; CIRCUITS AND APPARATUS : Photocell controlled circuit : Electron multiplier : With comparison)

Patent 6140629: Image reading method and image reading apparatus
(RADIANT ENERGY : PHOTOCELLS; CIRCUITS AND APPARATUS : Photocell controlled circuit : Plural photosensitive image detecting element arrays : With comparison)

Patent 6140630: Vcc pump for CMOS imagers
(RADIANT ENERGY : PHOTOCELLS; CIRCUITS AND APPARATUS : Photocell controlled circuit : Plural photosensitive image detecting element arrays : With comparison)

Patent 6140631: Photosensor for use in electrophotography
(RADIATION IMAGERY CHEMISTRY: PROCESS, COMPOSITION, OR PRODUCT THEREOF : ELECTRIC OR MAGNETIC IMAGERY, E.G., XEROGRAPHY, ELECTROGRAPHY, MAGNETOGRAPHY, ETC., PROCESS, COMPOSITION, OR PRODUCT : Radiation-sensitive composition or product : Product having overlayer on radiation-conductive layer : Blocking or barrier layer)

Patent 6140632: Method for producing a spatially stratified optical system for use in the micron and sub-micron wavelength regime
(RADIANT ENERGY : PHOTOCELLS; CIRCUITS AND APPARATUS : Optical or pre-photocell system : Special photocell or electron tube circuits)

Patent 6140633: Multi-optical-path photoelectric switch
(RADIANT ENERGY : PHOTOCELLS; CIRCUITS AND APPARATUS : Optical or pre-photocell system : Controlled by article, person, or animal : Volume or level)

Patent 6140634: Sensor for measuring electrical current strength and/or voltage
(RADIANT ENERGY : PHOTOCELLS; CIRCUITS AND APPARATUS : Optical or pre-photocell system : Polarizing : Inanimate article)

Patent 6140635: Inclination detecting optical sensor and a process for producing the same
(RADIANT ENERGY : PHOTOCELLS; CIRCUITS AND APPARATUS : Optical or pre-photocell system : Light valve (e.g., iris diaphragm) : Actuated by dynamic external physical quantity : Article and light ray relatively moved during sensing)

Patent 6140636: Single track encoder for providing absolute position information
(RADIANT ENERGY : PHOTOCELLS; CIRCUITS AND APPARATUS : Optical or pre-photocell system : Light valve (e.g., iris diaphragm) : Actuated by dynamic external physical quantity : Shaft angle transducers : Incremental shaft readers; i.e., with means to generate increments of angular shaft rotation : Position indicating shaft encoders with means to generate a unique signal for each specific angular shaft position :)

Patent 6140637: Method and apparatus for fluorescence logging
(RADIANT ENERGY : GEOLOGICAL TESTING OR IRRADIATION : Well testing apparatus and methods : With source and detector : Having plural detectors)

Patent 6140638: Bandpass reactive collision cell
(RADIANT ENERGY : IONIC SEPARATION OR ANALYSIS : Methods : Plural detectors)

Patent 6140639: System and method for on-line coupling of liquid capillary separations with matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry
(RADIANT ENERGY : IONIC SEPARATION OR ANALYSIS : With sample supply means : With time-of-flight indicator)

Patent 6140640: Electrospray device
(RADIANT ENERGY : IONIC SEPARATION OR ANALYSIS : With sample supply means : With time-of-flight indicator)

Patent 6140641: Ion-trap mass analyzing apparatus and ion trap mass analyzing method
(RADIANT ENERGY : IONIC SEPARATION OR ANALYSIS : Cyclically varying ion selecting field means : Laterally resonant ion path : For material recovery)

Patent 6140642: Imaging energy filter equipped with distortion corrector
(RADIANT ENERGY : ELECTRON ENERGY ANALYSIS : Radioactive tracer methods)

Patent 6140643: Method for identification of unknown substances
(RADIANT ENERGY : INSPECTION OF SOLIDS OR LIQUIDS BY CHARGED PARTICLES : Methods : Magnetic field path-bending means)

Patent 6140644: Inspection apparatus and method using a particle beam
(RADIANT ENERGY : INSPECTION OF SOLIDS OR LIQUIDS BY CHARGED PARTICLES : Electron probe type : Magnetic field path-bending means)

Patent 6140645: Transmission electron microscope having energy filter
(RADIANT ENERGY : INSPECTION OF SOLIDS OR LIQUIDS BY CHARGED PARTICLES : Electron microscope type : Magnetic field path-bending means)

Patent 6140646: Direct view infrared MEMS structure
(RADIANT ENERGY : INFRARED-TO-VISIBLE IMAGING : Including detector array : With conveyance)

Patent 6140647: Gasoline RFG analysis by a spectrometer
(RADIANT ENERGY : INVISIBLE RADIANT ENERGY RESPONSIVE ELECTRIC SIGNALLING : Infrared responsive : With selection of plural discrete wavelengths or bands : With radiation source : Using sample absorption for chemical composition analysis : Including Fourier transform infrared spectrometry)

Patent 6140648: Compound-eye crime prevention sensor system
(RADIANT ENERGY : INVISIBLE RADIANT ENERGY RESPONSIVE ELECTRIC SIGNALLING : Infrared responsive : With beam deflector or focussing means : With periodic beam varying means)

Patent 6140649: Imaging attenuation correction employing simultaneous transmission/emission scanning
(RADIANT ENERGY : INVISIBLE RADIANT ENERGY RESPONSIVE ELECTRIC SIGNALLING : With or including a luminophor : With radiant energy source : Body scanner or camera : Emission tomography : With gaseous sample)

Patent 6140650: Calibration of PET cameras
(RADIANT ENERGY : INVISIBLE RADIANT ENERGY RESPONSIVE ELECTRIC SIGNALLING : With or including a luminophor : With radiant energy source : Body scanner or camera : With calibration : With detector support)

Patent 6140651: Optically stimulated, fast neutron sensor and dosimeter and fiber-optic coupled fast neutron remote sensor and dosimeter
(RADIANT ENERGY : INVISIBLE RADIANT ENERGY RESPONSIVE ELECTRIC SIGNALLING : Neutron responsive means : Including a scintillator : Using diffractometers)

Patent 6140652: Device containing sample preparation sites for transmission electron microscopic analysis and processes of formation and use
(RADIANT ENERGY : INSPECTION OF SOLIDS OR LIQUIDS BY CHARGED PARTICLES : Analyte supports : Magnetic field path-bending means)

Patent 6140653: Large-field fluorescence imaging apparatus
(RADIANT ENERGY : LUMINOPHOR IRRADIATION : With source support)

Patent 6140654: Charged beam lithography apparatus and method thereof
(RADIANT ENERGY : MEANS TO ALIGN OR POSITION AN OBJECT RELATIVE TO A SOURCE OR DETECTOR : Luminescent device)

Patent 6140655: Method for water vapor enhanced charged-particle-beam machining
(RADIANT ENERGY : IRRADIATION OF OBJECTS OR MATERIAL : Irradiation of semiconductor devices : With optical member of material to directly modify luminous energy)

Patent 6140656: Ion implantation apparatus, ion implantation method and semiconductor device
(RADIANT ENERGY : IRRADIATION OF OBJECTS OR MATERIAL : Irradiation of semiconductor devices : Ion bombardment : Plural planar layer type)

Patent 6140657: Sterilization by low energy electron beam
(RADIANT ENERGY : IRRADIATION OF OBJECTS OR MATERIAL : Ion or electron beam irradiation : Photocathode projection)

Patent 6140658: Combustion heated honeycomb mantle infrared radiation
(RADIANT ENERGY : RADIANT ENERGY GENERATION AND SOURCES : Plural radiation sources : Including an infrared source : Plural planar layer type)

Patent 6140659: Method and apparatus for removing residual dirt adhered on dies
(RADIANT ENERGY : RADIANT ENERGY GENERATION AND SOURCES : With radiation modifying member : Ultraviolet or infrared source : Plural planar layer type)

Patent 6140660: Optical synthetic aperture array
(RADIANT ENERGY : PHOTOCELLS; CIRCUITS AND APPARATUS : Interference pattern analysis (e.g., spatial filtering or holography) : Controlling light source intensity)

Patent 6140661: Loader with a matching finger that loads a head gimbal assembly onto a disk
(RADIANT ENERGY : PHOTOCELLS; CIRCUITS AND APPARATUS : With circuit for evaluating a web, strand, strip, or sheet : Measuring position : Thickness)

Patent 6140662: Sensing system and method
(RADIANT ENERGY : PHOTOCELLS; CIRCUITS AND APPARATUS : With circuit for evaluating a web, strand, strip, or sheet : Measuring position : Determining range from detector : With translucent material)

Patent 6140663: Method and apparatus for accelerated removal of energy and residual images from phosphor screen employed in filmless radiography
(RADIANT ENERGY : SOURCE WITH RECORDING DETECTOR : Using a stimulable phosphor : With erasure : Including emission detection)

Patent 6140664: Cathode ray tube comprising a semiconductor cathode
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : THIN ACTIVE PHYSICAL LAYER WHICH IS (1) AN ACTIVE POTENTIAL WELL LAYER THIN ENOUGH TO ESTABLISH DISCRETE QUANTUM ENERGY LEVELS OR (2) AN ACTIVE BARRIER LAYER THIN ENOUGH TO PERMIT QUANTUM MECHANICAL TUNNELING OR (3) AN ACTIVE LAYER THIN ENOUGH TO PERMIT CARRIER TRANSMISSION WITH SUBSTANTIALLY NO SCATTERING (E.G., SUPERLATTICE QUANTUM WELL, OR BALLISTIC TRANSPORT DEVICE) : Low workfunction layer for electron emission (e.g., photocathode electron emissive layer) : Three or more terminal device)

Patent 6140665: Integrated circuit probe pad metal level
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : TEST OR CALIBRATION STRUCTURE : In bipolar transistor structure)

Patent 6140666: Thin film semiconductor device with a semiconductor large including crystals of an average grain size with a range of 50-350-.ANG.
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : NON-SINGLE CRYSTAL, OR RECRYSTALLIZED, SEMICONDUCTOR MATERIAL FORMS PART OF ACTIVE JUNCTION (INCLUDING FIELD-INDUCED ACTIVE JUNCTION) : Amorphous semiconductor material : Responsive to nonelectrical external signals (e.g., light) : Three or more electrode device)

Patent 6140667: Semiconductor thin film in semiconductor device having grain boundaries
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : NON-SINGLE CRYSTAL, OR RECRYSTALLIZED, SEMICONDUCTOR MATERIAL FORMS PART OF ACTIVE JUNCTION (INCLUDING FIELD-INDUCED ACTIVE JUNCTION) : Amorphous semiconductor material : Field effect device in amorphous semiconductor material : In array having structure for use as imager or display, or with transparent electrode : High temperature (i.e., >30o Kelvin))

Patent 6140668: Silicon structures having an absorption layer
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : NON-SINGLE CRYSTAL, OR RECRYSTALLIZED, SEMICONDUCTOR MATERIAL FORMS PART OF ACTIVE JUNCTION (INCLUDING FIELD-INDUCED ACTIVE JUNCTION) : Field effect device in non-single crystal, or recrystallized, Semiconductor material : Amorphous semiconductor is alloy or contains material to change band gap (e.g., Si x Ge 1-x , SiN y ))

Patent 6140669: Gallium nitride doped with rare earth ions and method and structure for achieving visible light emission
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : INCOHERENT LIGHT EMITTER STRUCTURE : With particular semiconductor material : Plural heterojunctions in same device)

Patent 6140670: Photodiode structure having mask to reduce leakage current
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : FIELD EFFECT DEVICE : Charge transfer device : Non-electrical input responsive (e.g., light responsive imager, input programmed by size of storage sites for use as a read-only memory, etc.) : 2-dimensional area architecture : Sensors not overlaid by electrode (e.g., photodiodes) : Si x Ge 1-x)

Patent 6140671: Semiconductor memory device having capacitive storage therefor
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : FIELD EFFECT DEVICE : Having insulated electrode (e.g., MOSFET, MOS diode) : With ferroelectric material layer : Imaging array)

Patent 6140672: Ferroelectric field effect transistor having a gate electrode being electrically connected to the bottom electrode of a ferroelectric
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : FIELD EFFECT DEVICE : Having insulated electrode (e.g., MOSFET, MOS diode) : With ferroelectric material layer : Imaging array)

Patent 6140673: Semiconductor memory device and fabricating method
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : FIELD EFFECT DEVICE : Having insulated electrode (e.g., MOSFET, MOS diode) : Insulated gate capacitor or insulated gate transistor combined with capacitor (e.g., dynamic memory cell) : Capacitor in trench : With shield, filter, or lens)

Patent 6140674: Buried trench capacitor
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : FIELD EFFECT DEVICE : Having insulated electrode (e.g., MOSFET, MOS diode) : Insulated gate capacitor or insulated gate transistor combined with capacitor (e.g., dynamic memory cell) : Capacitor in trench : With shield, filter, or lens)

Patent 6140675: Semiconductor device and manufacturing method thereof
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : FIELD EFFECT DEVICE : Having insulated electrode (e.g., MOSFET, MOS diode) : Insulated gate capacitor or insulated gate transistor combined with capacitor (e.g., dynamic memory cell) : Capacitor in trench : With shield, filter, or lens)

Patent 6140676: Semiconductor non-volatile memory device having an improved write speed
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : FIELD EFFECT DEVICE : Having insulated electrode (e.g., MOSFET, MOS diode) : Variable threshold (e.g., floating gate memory device) : With floating gate electrode : With increased effective electrode surface area (e.g., tortuous path, corrugated, or textured electrodes))

Patent 6140677: Semiconductor topography for a high speed MOSFET having an ultra narrow gate
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : FIELD EFFECT DEVICE : Having insulated electrode (e.g., MOSFET, MOS diode) : Short channel insulated gate field effect transistor : Multiple insulator layers (e.g., MNOS structure))

Patent 6140678: Trench-gated power MOSFET with protective diode
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : FIELD EFFECT DEVICE : Having insulated electrode (e.g., MOSFET, MOS diode) : Short channel insulated gate field effect transistor : Vertical channel or double diffused insulated gate field effect device provided with means to protect against excess voltage (e.g., gate protection diode) : With additional, non-memory control electrode or channel portion (e.g., accessing field effect transistor structure))

Patent 6140679: Zero thermal budget manufacturing process for MOS-technology power devices
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : FIELD EFFECT DEVICE : Having insulated electrode (e.g., MOSFET, MOS diode) : Short channel insulated gate field effect transistor : Active channel region has a graded dopant concentration decreasing with distance from source region (e.g., double diffused device, DMOS transistor) : Plural sections connected in parallel (e.g., power MOSFET) : With complementary field effect transistor)

Patent 6140680: Integrated power semiconductor transistor with current sensing
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : FIELD EFFECT DEVICE : Having insulated electrode (e.g., MOSFET, MOS diode) : Short channel insulated gate field effect transistor : Active channel region has a graded dopant concentration decreasing with distance from source region (e.g., double diffused device, DMOS transistor) : Plural sections connected in parallel (e.g., power MOSFET) : With complementary field effect transistor)

Patent 6140681: Electrostatic discharge protection circuit
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : FIELD EFFECT DEVICE : Having insulated electrode (e.g., MOSFET, MOS diode) : With overvoltage protective means : Substrate is single crystal insulator (e.g., sapphire or spinel))

Patent 6140682: Self protected stacked NMOS with non-silicided region to protect mixed-voltage I/O pad from ESD damage
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : FIELD EFFECT DEVICE : Having insulated electrode (e.g., MOSFET, MOS diode) : With overvoltage protective means : Substrate is single crystal insulator (e.g., sapphire or spinel))

Patent 6140683: Efficient NPN turn-on in a high voltage DENMOS transistor for ESD protection
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : FIELD EFFECT DEVICE : Having insulated electrode (e.g., MOSFET, MOS diode) : With overvoltage protective means : For protecting against gate insulator breakdown : Protection device includes insulated gate transistor structure (e.g., combined with resistor element) : Including resistor element)

Patent 6140684: SRAM cell structure with dielectric sidewall spacers and drain and channel regions defined along sidewall spacers
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : FIELD EFFECT DEVICE : Having insulated electrode (e.g., MOSFET, MOS diode) : Insulated gate field effect transistor in integrated circuit : Overlapping gate electrodes)

Patent 6140685: Static memory cell and method of manufacturing a static memory cell
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : FIELD EFFECT DEVICE : Having insulated electrode (e.g., MOSFET, MOS diode) : Insulated gate field effect transistor in integrated circuit : Overlapping gate electrodes)

Patent 6140686: Semiconductor integrated circuit device
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : FIELD EFFECT DEVICE : Having insulated electrode (e.g., MOSFET, MOS diode) : Insulated gate field effect transistor in integrated circuit : Complementary insulated gate field effect transistors : Including resistor element)

Patent 6140687: High frequency ring gate MOSFET
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : FIELD EFFECT DEVICE : Having insulated electrode (e.g., MOSFET, MOS diode) : Insulated gate field effect transistor in integrated circuit : With specified physical layout (e.g., ring gate, source/drain regions shared between plural FETs, plural sections connected in parallel to form power MOSFET) : With heavily doped channel stop portion)

Patent 6140688: Semiconductor device with self-aligned metal-containing gate
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : FIELD EFFECT DEVICE : Having insulated electrode (e.g., MOSFET, MOS diode) : Gate electrode of refractory material (e.g., polysilicon or a silicide of a refractory or platinum group metal) : Composite or layered gate insulator (e.g., mixture such as silicon oxynitride))

Patent 6140689: Micromechanical sensor
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : RESPONSIVE TO NON-ELECTRICAL SIGNAL (E.G., CHEMICAL, STRESS, LIGHT, OR MAGNETIC FIELD SENSORS) : Having insulated electrode (e.g., MOSFET, MOS diode))

Patent 6140690: Semiconductor device
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : WITH MEANS TO INCREASE BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE THRESHOLD : Reverse-biased pn junction guard region : With electric field controlling semiconductor layer having a low enough doping level in relationship to its thickness to be fully depleted prior to avalanche breakdown (e.g., RESURF devices))

Patent 6140691: Trench isolation structure having a low K dielectric material isolated from a silicon-based substrate
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : INTEGRATED CIRCUIT STRUCTURE WITH ELECTRICALLY ISOLATED COMPONENTS : Including dielectric isolation means : High power or high voltage device extends completely through semiconductor substrate (e.g., backside collector contact))

Patent 6140692: Isolated anti-fuse structure and method for fabricating same
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : INTEGRATED CIRCUIT STRUCTURE WITH ELECTRICALLY ISOLATED COMPONENTS : Passive components in ICs : Including programmable passive component (e.g., fuse) : Anti-fuse : Sides of grooves along major crystal planes (e.g., (111), (100) planes, etc.))

Patent 6140693: Method for making metal capacitors for deep submicrometer processes for semiconductor integrated circuits
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : INTEGRATED CIRCUIT STRUCTURE WITH ELECTRICALLY ISOLATED COMPONENTS : Passive components in ICs : Including capacitor component : Anti-fuse)

Patent 6140694: Field isolated integrated injection logic gate
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : BIPOLAR TRANSISTOR STRUCTURE : Plural non-isolated transistor structures in same structure : Complementary transistors share common active region (e.g., integrated injection logic, I 2 L) : With housing or contact structure or configuration)

Patent 6140695: Compression layer on the leadframe to reduce stress defects
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : LEAD FRAME : With stress relief : Details of insulating layer electrical charge (e.g., negative insulator layer charge))

Patent 6140696: Vertically mountable semiconductor device and methods
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : HOUSING OR PACKAGE : Of specified material other than copper (e.g., Kovar (T.M.)))

Patent 6140697: Semiconductor device
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : HOUSING OR PACKAGE : Smart (e.g., credit) card package : Of insulating material)

Patent 6140698: Package for microwave and mm-wave integrated circuits
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : HOUSING OR PACKAGE : Insulating material : Cap or lid : Housing entirely of metal except for feedthrough structure)

Patent 6140699: Molding for holding heat sinks in a clamped stack
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : HOUSING OR PACKAGE : With provision for cooling the housing or its contents : Liquid coolant : Directly attached to semiconductor device)

Patent 6140700: Semiconductor chip package and method for fabricating the same
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : HOUSING OR PACKAGE : Outside periphery of package having specified shape or configuration : With electrical isolation means)

Patent 6140701: Suppression of hillock formation in thin aluminum films
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : COMBINED WITH ELECTRICAL CONTACT OR LEAD : With housing mount)

Patent 6140702: Plastic encapsulation for integrated circuits having plated copper top surface level interconnect
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : COMBINED WITH ELECTRICAL CONTACT OR LEAD : Of specified material other than unalloyed aluminum : Layered : At least one layer containing silver or copper : Separating insulating layer is laminate or composite of plural insulating materials (e.g., silicon oxide on silicon nitride, silicon oxynitride))

Patent 6140703: Semiconductor metallization structure
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : COMBINED WITH ELECTRICAL CONTACT OR LEAD : Of specified material other than unalloyed aluminum : Layered : At least one layer containing chromium or nickel : Alloy containing molybdenum, titanium, or tungsten)

Patent 6140704: Integrated circuit memory devices with improved twisted bit-line structures
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : COMBINED WITH ELECTRICAL CONTACT OR LEAD : Of specified configuration : Solder composition)

Patent 6140705: Self-aligned contact through a conducting layer
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : COMBINED WITH ELECTRICAL CONTACT OR LEAD : Of specified configuration : Via (interconnection hole) shape : Molybdenum, tungsten, or titanium or their silicides)

Patent 6140706: Semiconductor device and method of manufacturing without damaging HSQ layer and metal pattern utilizing multiple dielectric layers
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : COMBINED WITH ELECTRICAL CONTACT OR LEAD : Of specified configuration : Varying width or thickness of conductor : Molybdenum, tungsten, or titanium or their silicides)

Patent 6140707: Laminated integrated circuit package
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : COMBINED WITH ELECTRICAL CONTACT OR LEAD : Flip chip : Cross-over arrangement, component or structure)

Patent 6140708: Chip scale package and method for manufacture thereof
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : COMBINED WITH ELECTRICAL CONTACT OR LEAD : Ball or nail head type contact, lead, or bond : Cross-over arrangement, component or structure)

Patent 6140709: Bonding pad structure and method for manufacturing the bonding pad structure
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : COMBINED WITH ELECTRICAL CONTACT OR LEAD : Ball or nail head type contact, lead, or bond : Layered contact, lead or bond : Molybdenum, tungsten, or titanium or their silicides)

Patent 6140710: Power and ground and signal layout for higher density integrated circuit connections with flip-chip bonding
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : COMBINED WITH ELECTRICAL CONTACT OR LEAD : Configuration or pattern of bonds : With adhesive means)

Patent 6140711: Alignment marks of semiconductor substrate and manufacturing method thereof
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : ALIGNMENT MARKS : With heat sink embedded in encapsulant)

Patent 6140712: Wave energy converter
(PRIME-MOVER DYNAMO PLANTS : TIDE AND WAVE MOTORS : Fluid-current motors)

Patent 6140713: Electrical cammed switch
(ELECTRICAL TRANSMISSION OR INTERCONNECTION SYSTEMS : VEHICLE MOUNTED SYSTEMS : Automobile : Series-connected)

Patent 6140714: Power control apparatus for a battery-powered communication system
(ELECTRICAL TRANSMISSION OR INTERCONNECTION SYSTEMS : PLURAL LOAD CIRCUIT SYSTEMS : Plural sources of supply : Plural output generators)

Patent 6140715: Electric switching device and a method for performing electric disconnection of a load
(ELECTRICAL TRANSMISSION OR INTERCONNECTION SYSTEMS : SWITCHING SYSTEMS : Condition responsive : Light, heat, vibratory or radiant energy : Attainment of voltage, frequency or phase relationship)

Patent 6140716: Portable injection gate control for plastic molding
(ELECTRICAL TRANSMISSION OR INTERCONNECTION SYSTEMS : SWITCHING SYSTEMS : Condition responsive : Electrical : Speed, centrifugal or kinetic force)

Patent 6140717: Method and device for switching an inductor
(ELECTRICAL TRANSMISSION OR INTERCONNECTION SYSTEMS : SWITCHING SYSTEMS : Condition responsive : Electrical : Speed, centrifugal or kinetic force)

Patent 6140718: Complimentary driver circuit with shared voltage breakdown protection
(ELECTRICAL TRANSMISSION OR INTERCONNECTION SYSTEMS : NONLINEAR REACTOR SYSTEMS (E.G., SATURABLE) : Driver circuits : Exclusive Or, And logic circuit)

Patent 6140719: High temperature superconducting rotor for a synchronous machine
(ELECTRICAL GENERATOR OR MOTOR STRUCTURE : DYNAMOELECTRIC : Rotary : Cooling or fluid contact : Step-by-step)

Patent 6140720: Device for thermally protecting elastomeric components, system of such devices for the protection of a rotorcraft rotor in cold weather, and
(ELECTRICAL GENERATOR OR MOTOR STRUCTURE : DYNAMOELECTRIC : Rotary : Cooling or fluid contact : Circulation : Heat-exchange structure : Hollow passages)

Patent 6140721: Slender-type cylindrical coreless motor and battery driven equipment using the same
(ELECTRICAL GENERATOR OR MOTOR STRUCTURE : DYNAMOELECTRIC : Rotary : With other elements : Inbuilt or incorporated unit : Heat-exchange structure)

Patent 6140722: Alternator system
(ELECTRICAL GENERATOR OR MOTOR STRUCTURE : DYNAMOELECTRIC : Rotary : With other elements : Electric circuit elements : Conversion elements, (e.g., transformers, rectifiers, etc.) : Distributor or timer (e.g., ignition magnetos))

Patent 6140723: Vibration generating device and oral hygiene device using same
(ELECTRICAL GENERATOR OR MOTOR STRUCTURE : DYNAMOELECTRIC : Rotary : With other elements : Drive mechanism : Motion conversion : Unbalanced weight (e.g., vibrators) : Ignition systems)

Patent 6140724: Vibration motor
(ELECTRICAL GENERATOR OR MOTOR STRUCTURE : DYNAMOELECTRIC : Rotary : With other elements : Drive mechanism : Motion conversion : Unbalanced weight (e.g., vibrators) : Ignition systems)

Patent 6140725: Wet-running submersible motor for driving a centrifugal pump
(ELECTRICAL GENERATOR OR MOTOR STRUCTURE : DYNAMOELECTRIC : Rotary : With other elements : Mechanical shields or protectors : Submersible : Impulse coupling)

Patent 6140726: Radial gap cylindrical motor having an increased number of slots
(ELECTRICAL GENERATOR OR MOTOR STRUCTURE : DYNAMOELECTRIC : Rotary : With other elements : Mechanical shields or protectors : Housings, windows or covers : Impulse coupling)

Patent 6140727: Pulse signal generator
(ELECTRICAL GENERATOR OR MOTOR STRUCTURE : DYNAMOELECTRIC : Rotary : Permanent magnet machines : Permanent magnet stator : Inductor type : Adjustable)

Patent 6140728: Electric motor and electric power steering apparatus employing the electric motor
(ELECTRICAL GENERATOR OR MOTOR STRUCTURE : DYNAMOELECTRIC : Rotary : Permanent magnet machines : Permanent magnet rotor : Mounting (such as on a surface of a shaft) : Mounted on a sleeve/hub : Laminated)

Patent 6140729: Electrical machines
(ELECTRICAL GENERATOR OR MOTOR STRUCTURE : DYNAMOELECTRIC : Rotary : A.C. : Induction : D.C. excited)

Patent 6140730: High efficiency electric generator for mechanically powered electronic equipment
(ELECTRICAL GENERATOR OR MOTOR STRUCTURE : DYNAMOELECTRIC : Rotary : Windings and core structure : Field or excitation windings or structure : Combined permanent and electromagnet : Transformer operation)

Patent 6140731: Self-starting brushless electric motor
(ELECTRICAL GENERATOR OR MOTOR STRUCTURE : DYNAMOELECTRIC : Rotary : Windings and core structure : Field or excitation windings or structure : Combined permanent and electromagnet : Transformer operation)

Patent 6140732: Armature coil conductor and method of manufacture therefor
(ELECTRICAL GENERATOR OR MOTOR STRUCTURE : DYNAMOELECTRIC : Rotary : Windings and core structure : Armature or primary : Coil supports and spools)

Patent 6140733: Conductor winding configuration for a large electrical machine
(ELECTRICAL GENERATOR OR MOTOR STRUCTURE : DYNAMOELECTRIC : Rotary : Windings and core structure : Armature or primary : Corona-prevention : Differentially related)

Patent 6140734: Armature with regular windings and having a high conductor density
(ELECTRICAL GENERATOR OR MOTOR STRUCTURE : DYNAMOELECTRIC : Rotary : Windings and core structure : Armature or primary : Plural windings : Differentially related)

Patent 6140735: Rotary electric machine and method of manufacturing the same
(ELECTRICAL GENERATOR OR MOTOR STRUCTURE : DYNAMOELECTRIC : Rotary : Windings and core structure : Armature or primary : Bar windings : Combined stationary and rotary)

Patent 6140736: Anti-loosening outer rotor means for high-torque outer-rotor type electric motor
(ELECTRICAL GENERATOR OR MOTOR STRUCTURE : DYNAMOELECTRIC : Rotary : Rotor structure : Frame and core type)

Patent 6140737: Apparatus and method for charge neutral micro-machine control
(ELECTRICAL GENERATOR OR MOTOR STRUCTURE : NON-DYNAMOELECTRIC : Charge accumulating : Electrostatic :)

Patent 6140738: Surface acoustic wave device
(ELECTRICAL GENERATOR OR MOTOR STRUCTURE : NON-DYNAMOELECTRIC : Piezoelectric elements and devices : Surface acoustic wave devices : Orientation of piezoelectric material :)

Patent 6140739: Parallel plate type oscillatory gyroscope
(ELECTRICAL GENERATOR OR MOTOR STRUCTURE : NON-DYNAMOELECTRIC : Piezoelectric elements and devices : Combined with resonant structure : Electrical output circuit)

Patent 6140740: Piezoelectric transducer
(ELECTRICAL GENERATOR OR MOTOR STRUCTURE : NON-DYNAMOELECTRIC : Piezoelectric elements and devices : Combined with resonant structure : Acoustic wave type generator or receiver : Charging and discharging)

Patent 6140741: Vibration type actuator
(ELECTRICAL GENERATOR OR MOTOR STRUCTURE : NON-DYNAMOELECTRIC : Piezoelectric elements and devices : Combined with resonant structure : Direct mechanical coupling : Motor producing continual motion : Langevin or pencil type motor : Output member detail : Pressing means detail)

Patent 6140742: High authority actuator
(ELECTRICAL GENERATOR OR MOTOR STRUCTURE : NON-DYNAMOELECTRIC : Piezoelectric elements and devices : With mechanical energy coupling means : On back of piezoelectric element)

Patent 6140743: Piezoelectric actuator and method for manufacturing the same
(ELECTRICAL GENERATOR OR MOTOR STRUCTURE : NON-DYNAMOELECTRIC : Piezoelectric elements and devices : With mechanical energy coupling means : Bending type : Detector (e.g., sensor))

Patent 6140744: Wafer cleaning system
(ELECTRICAL GENERATOR OR MOTOR STRUCTURE : NON-DYNAMOELECTRIC : Piezoelectric elements and devices : With temperature compensating structure : Sealed unit)

Patent 6140745: Motor mounting for piezoelectric transducer
(ELECTRICAL GENERATOR OR MOTOR STRUCTURE : NON-DYNAMOELECTRIC : Piezoelectric elements and devices : With mounting or support means : Suspended by thin member : Contact at edges only : Multimorph)

Patent 6140746: Piezoelectric thin film, method for producing the same, and ink jet recording head using the thin film
(ELECTRICAL GENERATOR OR MOTOR STRUCTURE : NON-DYNAMOELECTRIC : Piezoelectric elements and devices : Orientation of piezoelectric polarization : Ceramic composition (e.g., barium titanate) : Spring bias)

Patent 6140747: Piezoelectric transformer element and method of manufacturing the same
(ELECTRICAL GENERATOR OR MOTOR STRUCTURE : NON-DYNAMOELECTRIC : Piezoelectric elements and devices : Orientation of piezoelectric polarization : Ceramic composition (e.g., barium titanate) : More than one poling direction (e.g., Rosen transformer) : 90 degrees to major surface and margin clamped only)

Patent 6140748: High voltage sensitivity coriolis force driven peizoelectric transformer-gryoscope system, and method of use
(ELECTRICAL GENERATOR OR MOTOR STRUCTURE : NON-DYNAMOELECTRIC : Piezoelectric elements and devices : Orientation of piezoelectric polarization : Ceramic composition (e.g., barium titanate) : More than one poling direction (e.g., Rosen transformer) : 90 degrees to major surface and margin clamped only)

Patent 6140749: Monolithic piezoelectric body and piezoelectric actuator
(ELECTRICAL GENERATOR OR MOTOR STRUCTURE : NON-DYNAMOELECTRIC : Piezoelectric elements and devices : Electrode arrangement : More than two : More than one poling direction (e.g., Rosen transformer))

Patent 6140750: Actuator using electromechanical transducer and apparatus employing the actuator
(ELECTRICAL GENERATOR OR MOTOR STRUCTURE : NON-DYNAMOELECTRIC : Piezoelectric elements and devices : Piezoelectric element shape : Circular disc, ring, or cylinder : More than one poling direction (e.g., Rosen transformer))

Patent 6140751: Electrolytic capacitor heat sink
(ELECTRIC LAMP AND DISCHARGE DEVICES : WITH TEMPERATURE MODIFIER : Having heat conducting path : Radiating type surface)

Patent 6140752: Energy storage device having a plurality of single charged particles and a charge neutralizer
(ELECTRIC LAMP AND DISCHARGE DEVICES : FLUENT MATERIAL SUPPLY OR FLOW DIRECTING MEANS : Plasma : Expulsion type)

Patent 6140753: Cathode for an electron gun
(ELECTRIC LAMP AND DISCHARGE DEVICES : ELECTRODE AND SHIELD STRUCTURES : Cathodes containing and/or coated with electron emissive material : Coated)

Patent 6140754: Structure of shadow mask for flat cathode ray tube
(ELECTRIC LAMP AND DISCHARGE DEVICES : CATHODE RAY TUBE : Shadow mask, support or shield : With frame : With studs)

Patent 6140755: Actinic radiation source and uses thereofor
(ELECTRIC LAMP AND DISCHARGE DEVICES : CATHODE RAY TUBE : Electron permeable window : Plural)

Patent 6140756: Panel for color cathode ray tube
(ELECTRIC LAMP AND DISCHARGE DEVICES : CATHODE RAY TUBE : Screen : Electrode)

Patent 6140757: Color cathode-ray tube (CRT) and method of producing the same
(ELECTRIC LAMP AND DISCHARGE DEVICES : CATHODE RAY TUBE : Screen : Nonluminescent layer : Plural)

Patent 6140758: Cathode ray tube with color filter
(ELECTRIC LAMP AND DISCHARGE DEVICES : CATHODE RAY TUBE : Screen : Nonluminescent layer : Plural)

Patent 6140759: Embossed plasma display back panel
(ELECTRIC LAMP AND DISCHARGE DEVICES : WITH LUMINESCENT SOLID OR LIQUID MATERIAL : With gaseous discharge medium : Phosphor on envelope wall : Envelope structure or material : With shield or additional electrode)

Patent 6140760: Cathode device having smaller opening
(ELECTRIC LAMP AND DISCHARGE DEVICES : WITH LUMINESCENT SOLID OR LIQUID MATERIAL : Vacuum-type tube : Phosphor on envelope wall)

Patent 6140761: Electron generation using a fluorescent element and image forming using such electron generation
(ELECTRIC LAMP AND DISCHARGE DEVICES : WITH LUMINESCENT SOLID OR LIQUID MATERIAL : Vacuum-type tube : Phosphor on envelope wall)

Patent 6140762: Wall assembly and method for attaching walls for flat panel displays
(ELECTRIC LAMP AND DISCHARGE DEVICES : WITH LUMINESCENT SOLID OR LIQUID MATERIAL : Vacuum-type tube : Phosphor on envelope wall)

Patent 6140763: Interfacial electron-injecting layer formed from a doped cathode for organic light-emitting structure
(ELECTRIC LAMP AND DISCHARGE DEVICES : WITH LUMINESCENT SOLID OR LIQUID MATERIAL : Solid-state type : With particular phosphor or electrode material : Light conversion)

Patent 6140764: Organic electroluminescent apparatus with mircrocavity
(ELECTRIC LAMP AND DISCHARGE DEVICES : WITH LUMINESCENT SOLID OR LIQUID MATERIAL : Solid-state type : With particular phosphor or electrode material : Organic phosphor : With shield or additional electrode)

Patent 6140765: Organic electroluminescent display panel having a plurality of ramparts formed on the first and second bus electrodes
(ELECTRIC LAMP AND DISCHARGE DEVICES : WITH LUMINESCENT SOLID OR LIQUID MATERIAL : Solid-state type : Plural layers : Organic phosphor)

Patent 6140766: Organic EL device
(ELECTRIC LAMP AND DISCHARGE DEVICES : WITH LUMINESCENT SOLID OR LIQUID MATERIAL : Solid-state type : Plural layers : Organic phosphor)

Patent 6140767: Plasma display having specific substrate and barrier ribs
(ELECTRIC LAMP AND DISCHARGE DEVICES : WITH GAS OR VAPOR : Three or more electrode discharge device : Multiple gaseous discharge display panel : With electrode structure)

Patent 6140768: Plasma display panel having reflective plate with light shielding walls
(ELECTRIC LAMP AND DISCHARGE DEVICES : WITH GAS OR VAPOR : Three or more electrode discharge device : Multiple gaseous discharge display panel : Having intersecting electrode sets : Composite)

Patent 6140769: Electric incandescent lamp with sintered body glass plate
(ELECTRIC LAMP AND DISCHARGE DEVICES : WITH GAS OR VAPOR : Envelope with particular structure : Cathode or anode)

Patent 6140770: Ballast for a gas-discharge lamp, particularly for motor vehicles
(ELECTRIC LAMP AND DISCHARGE DEVICES: SYSTEMS : SPECIAL APPLICATION : Vehicle : Head light systems : Steering mechanism controlled)

Patent 6140771: Method and device for detecting the rectification effect that occurs in a gas discharge lamp
(ELECTRIC LAMP AND DISCHARGE DEVICES: SYSTEMS : WITH CATHODE OR CATHODE HEATER SUPPLY CIRCUIT : Discharge device and/or rectifier in the cathode or heater circuit : Series connected cathodes or heaters)

Patent 6140772: Method and apparatus for control of fluorescent lamps
(ELECTRIC LAMP AND DISCHARGE DEVICES: SYSTEMS : WITH CATHODE OR CATHODE HEATER SUPPLY CIRCUIT : Pulsating or A.C. supply to the cathode or heater circuit : Automatic cut-out or voltage regulator in the cathode or heater circuit : Thermostatic switch in the series circuit)

Patent 6140773: Automated control of linear constricted plasma source array
(ELECTRIC LAMP AND DISCHARGE DEVICES: SYSTEMS : DISCHARGE DEVICE LOAD WITH FLUENT MATERIAL SUPPLY TO THE DISCHARGE SPACE : Plasma generating : Automatic cut-out or voltage regulator in the cathode or heater circuit)

Patent 6140774: Planar type plasma discharge display device and drive method
(ELECTRIC LAMP AND DISCHARGE DEVICES: SYSTEMS : PLURAL POWER SUPPLIES : Plural cathode and/or anode load device : Diverse-type energizing or bias supplies to different electrodes : Gas display panel device : Discharge control discharge device)

Patent 6140775: Method for driving AC discharge memory-type plasma display panel
(ELECTRIC LAMP AND DISCHARGE DEVICES: SYSTEMS : PLURAL POWER SUPPLIES : Plural cathode and/or anode load device : Diverse-type energizing or bias supplies to different electrodes : Gas display panel device : Discharge control discharge device)

Patent 6140776: Flashlight
(ELECTRIC LAMP AND DISCHARGE DEVICES: SYSTEMS : DISCHARGE DEVICE AND/OR RECTIFIER IN THE SUPPLY CIRCUIT : Discharge control discharge device in the control circuit)

Patent 6140777: Preconditioner having a digital power factor controller
(ELECTRIC LAMP AND DISCHARGE DEVICES: SYSTEMS : PULSATING OR A.C. SUPPLY : With power factor control device : Strobe lights)

Patent 6140778: Low pressure xenon lamp and driver circuitry for use in theatrical productions and the like
(ELECTRIC LAMP AND DISCHARGE DEVICES: SYSTEMS : SURGE GENERATOR OR INDUCTANCE IN THE SUPPLY CIRCUIT : Periodic-type current and/or voltage regulator in the supply circuit)

Patent 6140779: Incrementally preheating and lighting system for a discharge lamp
(ELECTRIC LAMP AND DISCHARGE DEVICES: SYSTEMS : CURRENT AND/OR VOLTAGE REGULATION : Circuit interrupter in the inductance circuit)

Patent 6140780: Control system for hybrid vehicle
(ELECTRICITY: MOTIVE POWER SYSTEMS : BATTERY-FED MOTOR SYSTEMS : By auxiliary motor)

Patent 6140781: Control method and apparatus for driving a head drum assembly of a video cassette recorder
(ELECTRICITY: MOTIVE POWER SYSTEMS : SELF-COMMUTATED IMPULSE OR RELUCTANCE MOTORS : Field circuit control)

Patent 6140782: Brushless DC fan driver with overshoot voltage prevention and enhanced operational efficiency
(ELECTRICITY: MOTIVE POWER SYSTEMS : SELF-COMMUTATED IMPULSE OR RELUCTANCE MOTORS : Field circuit control)

Patent 6140783: Controlling method of disk driving motor and its controlling device
(ELECTRICITY: MOTIVE POWER SYSTEMS : MOTOR-REVERSING : Acceleration control)

Patent 6140784: Power off velocity control for disk drives
(ELECTRICITY: MOTIVE POWER SYSTEMS : MOTOR-REVERSING : Acceleration control)

Patent 6140785: Windshield wiper device
(ELECTRICITY: MOTIVE POWER SYSTEMS : MOTOR-REVERSING : Periodic- or intermittent-reversing : In response to movement or position (e.g., limit of travel) of motor or driven device : In response to an electrical condition)

Patent 6140786: Method for controlling a temperature of an electric motor
(ELECTRICITY: MOTIVE POWER SYSTEMS : AUTOMATIC AND/OR WITH TIME-DELAY MEANS (E.G., AUTOMATIC STARTING AND/OR STOPPING) : Responsive to thermal conditions : Magnitude of movement or revolutions)

Patent 6140787: Method and apparatus for controlling a work implement
(ELECTRICITY: MOTIVE POWER SYSTEMS : POSITIONAL SERVO SYSTEMS (E.G., SERVOMECHANISMS) : Program- or pattern-controlled systems : With program recording or composing means : Multifunction manipulator (i.e., Robot) : With multimode control (e.g., course-fine, position-force, etc.) : Including velocity control :)

Patent 6140788: Method and system for controlling robot
(ELECTRICITY: MOTIVE POWER SYSTEMS : POSITIONAL SERVO SYSTEMS (E.G., SERVOMECHANISMS) : Program- or pattern-controlled systems : With program recording or composing means : Multifunction manipulator (i.e., Robot) : With particular compensation (e.g., gain, offset, etc.) : Including end effector (e.g., gripping jaw, micromanipulator, etc.))

Patent 6140789: Method of detecting, diagnosing and automatically correcting abnormalities in servo control system
(ELECTRICITY: MOTIVE POWER SYSTEMS : POSITIONAL SERVO SYSTEMS (E.G., SERVOMECHANISMS) : Digital or numerical systems : Pulse-counting systems : Commutating switch-type encoder)

Patent 6140790: Active electromagnetic damping system for spindle motors
(ELECTRICITY: MOTIVE POWER SYSTEMS : POSITIONAL SERVO SYSTEMS (E.G., SERVOMECHANISMS) : With stabilizing features (e.g., anti-hunting, damping) : With rate (P. I. D.) (e.g., reset windup prevention))

Patent 6140791: Method and apparatus for controlling the acceleration trajectory of positioning a high-velocity transducer and for reducing the harmonic
(ELECTRICITY: MOTIVE POWER SYSTEMS : POSITIONAL SERVO SYSTEMS (E.G., SERVOMECHANISMS) : With compensating features : Secto-scanning systems)

Patent 6140792: Motor drive control apparatus and method, and image forming apparatus using the method
(ELECTRICITY: MOTIVE POWER SYSTEMS : POSITIONAL SERVO SYSTEMS (E.G., SERVOMECHANISMS) : With particular motor control system responsive to the "actuating signal" : "Step-by-step" motors in closed-loop servos : Rotating amplifier (e.g., "Ward Leonard" control))

Patent 6140793: Stepper motor controller for microstepping a stepper motor and a method for microstepping a stepper motor
(ELECTRICITY: MOTIVE POWER SYSTEMS : OPEN-LOOP STEPPING MOTOR CONTROL SYSTEMS : Having commutating switch-type transmitter)

Patent 6140794: Energization controller for a phase coil of an electric motor
(ELECTRICITY: MOTIVE POWER SYSTEMS : SYNCHRONOUS MOTOR SYSTEMS : Hysteresis or reluctance motor systems : Cyclically varying or repeated speed schedules)

Patent 6140795: Variable speed control for AC induction motors
(ELECTRICITY: MOTIVE POWER SYSTEMS : INDUCTION MOTOR SYSTEMS : Primary circuit control : Voltage control : With impedance control : Saturable reactor : Including inverter)

Patent 6140796: Battery jump-start safety system and process
(ELECTRICITY: BATTERY OR CAPACITOR CHARGING OR DISCHARGING : ONE CELL OR BATTERY CHARGES ANOTHER : Vehicle battery charging : Employing "jumper" cable :)

Patent 6140797: Compact improved autonomous auxiliary engine starting apparatus
(ELECTRICITY: BATTERY OR CAPACITOR CHARGING OR DISCHARGING : ONE CELL OR BATTERY CHARGES ANOTHER : Vehicle battery charging : Employing "jumper" cable :)

Patent 6140798: Docking station for a portable electrical power source
(ELECTRICITY: BATTERY OR CAPACITOR CHARGING OR DISCHARGING : CELL OR BATTERY CHARGER STRUCTURE : Charging station for electrically powered vehicle : Employing "jumper" cable)

Patent 6140799: Switched battery-bank assembly for providing incremental voltage control
(ELECTRICITY: BATTERY OR CAPACITOR CHARGING OR DISCHARGING : SERIALLY CONNECTED BATTERIES OR CELLS : Switchable to parallel connection : With charger stand or base)

Patent 6140800: Autonomous battery equalization circuit
(ELECTRICITY: BATTERY OR CAPACITOR CHARGING OR DISCHARGING : SERIALLY CONNECTED BATTERIES OR CELLS : With discharge of cells or batteries : With charger stand or base)

Patent 6140801: Circuit and method for charging a battery based on an allowable dissipation of a housing
(ELECTRICITY: BATTERY OR CAPACITOR CHARGING OR DISCHARGING : BATTERY OR CELL DISCHARGING : With charging : Cycling (e.g., discharge/charge cycle, etc.) : With state-of-charge detection :)

Patent 6140802: Automatic power adjustment system for introductory use of a vibrating device on a human body
(ELECTRICITY: BATTERY OR CAPACITOR CHARGING OR DISCHARGING : BATTERY OR CELL DISCHARGING : Regulated discharging : With battery or cell condition monitoring (e.g., for protection from overcharging, heating, etc.) : Time control)

Patent 6140803: Apparatus and method for synchronizing a synchronous condenser with a power generation system
(ELECTRICITY: SINGLE GENERATOR SYSTEMS : AUTOMATIC CONTROL OF GENERATOR OR DRIVING MEANS : Speed or frequency of generator : Including an electrical condition)

Patent 6140804: Converter for a DC power supply having a input resistance in series with a DC regulatory circuit
(ELECTRICITY: POWER SUPPLY OR REGULATION SYSTEMS : OUTPUT LEVEL RESPONSIVE : Using a three or more terminal semiconductive device as the final control device : Linearly acting : Switched (e.g., on-off control))

Patent 6140805: Source follower NMOS voltage regulator with PMOS switching element
(ELECTRICITY: POWER SUPPLY OR REGULATION SYSTEMS : OUTPUT LEVEL RESPONSIVE : Using a three or more terminal semiconductive device as the final control device : Linearly acting : With a specific feedback amplifier (e.g., integrator, summer) : Including final control device parameter)

Patent 6140806: Power supply control unit and power supply control method
(ELECTRICITY: POWER SUPPLY OR REGULATION SYSTEMS : OUTPUT LEVEL RESPONSIVE : Using a three or more terminal semiconductive device as the final control device : Switched (e.g., switching regulators) : With reference voltage circuitry)

Patent 6140807: Electronic device and associated method for charging an energy storage circuit with a DC-DC converter
(ELECTRICITY: POWER SUPPLY OR REGULATION SYSTEMS : OUTPUT LEVEL RESPONSIVE : Using a three or more terminal semiconductive device as the final control device : Switched (e.g., switching regulators) : Digitally controlled : Including final control device parameter)

Patent 6140808: DC-to-DC converter with transient suppression
(ELECTRICITY: POWER SUPPLY OR REGULATION SYSTEMS : OUTPUT LEVEL RESPONSIVE : Using a three or more terminal semiconductive device as the final control device : Switched (e.g., switching regulators) : With threshold detection : Including final control device parameter)

Patent 6140809: Spectrum analyzer
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : MEASURING, TESTING, OR SENSING ELECTRICITY, PER SE : Analysis of complex waves : Frequency spectrum analyzer : With sampler : High voltage speed signal type)

Patent 6140810: Fiber-optic voltage sensor for outdoor high-voltage installations
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : MEASURING, TESTING, OR SENSING ELECTRICITY, PER SE : Using radiant energy : Conductive field (e.g., mercury))

Patent 6140811: Hand-held measurement device combining two logic level indicators
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : MEASURING, TESTING, OR SENSING ELECTRICITY, PER SE : Plural ranges, scales or registration rates : Tape, sheet (e.g., disk) or wire (e.g., magnetic) storage)

Patent 6140812: Electronic instrument with multiple position spring detented handle
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : MEASURING, TESTING, OR SENSING ELECTRICITY, PER SE : Casings : Pointer and bearing details)

Patent 6140813: Rotating magnetic object motion sensor with unbalanced bias
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : ELECTRICAL SPEED MEASURING : Including speed-related frequency generator : Including magnetic detector : Permanent magnet type : High voltage speed signal type)

Patent 6140814: Disk glide testing with zone detection
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : MAGNETIC : Magnetic information storage element testing : Dynamic information element testing : Magnetoresistive)

Patent 6140815: High stability spin stand platform
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : MAGNETIC : Magnetic test structure elements : With support for article)

Patent 6140816: Method of determining the permeability of sedimentary strata
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : PARTICLE PRECESSION RESONANCE : Using well logging device : To determine direction)

Patent 6140817: Magnetic resonance well logging method and apparatus
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : PARTICLE PRECESSION RESONANCE : Using well logging device : To determine direction)

Patent 6140818: NMR logging tool and method for fast logging
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : PARTICLE PRECESSION RESONANCE : Using well logging device : To determine direction)

Patent 6140819: Continuous-depth-indicating underground pipe and cable locator
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : OF GEOPHYSICAL SURFACE OR SUBSURFACE IN SITU : For small object detection or location : To determine fluid entry)

Patent 6140820: Measuring cell voltages of a fuel cell stack
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : ELECTROLYTE PROPERTIES : Using a battery testing device : To determine plural cell condition : Including an integrating device)

Patent 6140821: Method and system for the recognition of insulation defects
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : FAULT DETECTING IN ELECTRIC CIRCUITS AND OF ELECTRIC COMPONENTS : In an ignitor or detonator : With support for article)

Patent 6140822: System for signal path characterization with a reference signal using stepped-frequency increments
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : IMPEDANCE, ADMITTANCE OR OTHER QUANTITIES REPRESENTATIVE OF ELECTRICAL STIMULUS/RESPONSE RELATIONSHIPS : Parameter related to the reproduction or fidelity of a signal affected by a circuit under test : Distortion : Selective type characteristics)

 

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