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Patent 6158886: Heat shield with moldable insulation
(THERMAL MEASURING AND TESTING : TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT (E.G., THERMOMETER) : By electrical or magnetic heat sensor : By thermoelectric potential generator (e.g., thermocouple) : Ferroelectric)
Patent 6158887: Correction for parasitic voltages in resistance thermometry
(THERMAL MEASURING AND TESTING : TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT (E.G., THERMOMETER) : By electrical or magnetic heat sensor : By current modifying sensor : Reference junction temperature control)
Patent 6158888: Materials and methods for improved radiography
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : PHOTOGRAPHIC DETECTOR SUPPORT : Dental : Cassette : With pivotal leaf motion)
Patent 6158889: Rheumatism scanner with holder for immobilizing a finger joint
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : ACCESSORY : Object holder or support : With light projection)
Patent 6158890: Retainerless linear motion bearing
(BEARINGS : LINEAR BEARING : Recirculating : No cylindrical race : For piston rod)
Patent 6158891: Traveller assembly for a linear guiding device
(BEARINGS : LINEAR BEARING : Recirculating : No cylindrical race : For piston rod)
Patent 6158892: Fluid film thrust bearing having integral compliant foils
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Fluid bearing : Flexible member : Thrust bearing :)
Patent 6158893: High load capacity compliant foil hydrodynamic journal bearing
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Fluid bearing : Flexible member : Auxiliary resilient support :)
Patent 6158894: All ceramic bearing
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Antifriction bearing : Radial bearing : Ball bearing : Ball or race composition or material : Plural lips)
Patent 6158895: Bearing device for machine tool spindle
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Antifriction bearing : Radial bearing : Ball bearing : Temperature compensation : Plural lips)
Patent 6158896: Play-free radial ball bearing
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Antifriction bearing : Radial bearing : Ball bearing : Split race : One race only split : Inner race split : Ring type)
Patent 6158897: Gear with bearing arrangement
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Antifriction bearing : Radial bearing : Ball bearing : Axially biased race : Coil spring : Blocking by cage)
Patent 6158898: Preloading regulating mechanism for rolling bearings
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Antifriction bearing : Radial bearing : Ball bearing : Axially biased race : Coil spring : Blocking by cage)
Patent 6158899: Method and apparatus for alleviating ESD induced EMI radiating from I/O connector apertures
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH DISENGAGABLE MECHANICAL CONNECTOR : With alignment device)
Patent 6158900: Ferrule for optical fiber connector and method for production thereof
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH DISENGAGABLE MECHANICAL CONNECTOR : Optical fiber/optical fiber cable termination structure : At or immediately surrounding an optical fiber end face : Fiber end held in ferrule : Fiber end held in ferrule)
Patent 6158901: Method for the hybrid integration of discrete elements on a semiconductor substrate
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH DISENGAGABLE MECHANICAL CONNECTOR : Optical fiber to a nonfiber optical device connector : Structure rearward of optical fiber end face to secure additional fiber or cable layers)
Patent 6158902: Boundary layer microphone
(ELECTRICAL AUDIO SIGNAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : ELECTRO-ACOUSTIC AUDIO TRANSDUCER : Housed microphone : Directional : With plural sound ports (e.g., pressure gradient) : On rear side of diaphragm)
Patent 6158903: Apparatus and method for allowing computer systems with different input/output devices to collaboratively edit data
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MULTICOMPUTER DATA TRANSFERRING : COMPUTER CONFERENCING : Client/server)
Patent 6158904: Method of loading film roll on film unwinder shaft and film producing and packaging system
(PHOTOGRAPHY : FLUID-TREATING APPARATUS : Dark cabinet : Having fluid reservoir)
Patent 6158905: Bidirectional printer and printing position adjustment method for the same
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : INCLUDING CONTROL OF FORMAT BY PROGRAMMED-CONTROL-SYSTEM : Including type-bar selection using mechanical program)
Patent 6158906: Device to ID photographs
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : POCKET TYPEWRITER : By projecting typed image on screen)
Patent 6158907: PC card printer
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : POCKET TYPEWRITER : By projecting typed image on screen)
Patent 6158908: Head drive mechanism
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : CARRIAGE OR CARRIAGE-MOVING OR MOVEMENT-REGULATING MECHANISM : Carriage-feed mechanism (e.g., escapement, etc.) : For carriage on which a type-head-carrier is mounted : Powered via engagement of a clutch)
Patent 6158909: Z-fold print media handling system
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : SHEET OR WEB (E.G., RECORD-MEDIUM FEEDING MECHANISM) : Including programmed-control-system for record-medium feed (e.g., on auxiliary record) : To find last-produced slit or hole or notch in sheet)
Patent 6158910: Magnetorheological grip for handheld implements
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : WITH MEANS TO ATTACH OR CONFORM TO BODY OF USER : At discharge portion of implement)
Patent 6158911: Method and apparatus for insertion and retainment of pomade within a dispenser
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : SOLID MATERIAL FOR RUBBING CONTACT OR SUPPORT THEREFOR : Including means to advance material : Screw feed : Including means to positively transmit rotation to sliding screw-feed member : By pin and slot coupling : Including carrier for piece of material :)
Patent 6158912: Flexible wall cosmetic container
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : SUPPLY CONTAINER AND INDEPENDENT APPLICATOR : Applicator includes container closure or overlies material : Brush applicator : And separate release member)
Patent 6158913: Mascara unit
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : MATERIAL-CARRYING TOOL MOVABLE AWAY FROM SUPPLY MEANS : Including pressurized reservoir (e.g., Aersol))
Patent 6158914: Combination writing instrument and toy
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : COMBINED : Including pressurized reservoir (e.g., Aersol))
Patent 6158915: Attachment member for board materials
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : DISTINCT END COUPLER : Interrupted periphery, e.g., split or segmental, etc. : Axially biased end portions)
Patent 6158916: Universal joint connector
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : DISTINCT END COUPLER : Interrupted periphery, e.g., split or segmental, etc. : Axially divided segments : Added bonding material, e.g., solder, braze, etc.)
Patent 6158917: Retention mechanism for mounting pins
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : INCLUDING ANCILLARY MEANS BLOCKING DISCONNECTION OF JOINT : Blocker is catch or key : Blocked key)
Patent 6158918: Universal adaptor for mounting a signal device and/or directional indicator on a manually actuated quarterturn valve
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : MANUALLY RELEASEABLE LATCH TYPE : Having operating mechanism : Lever : Bolted)
Patent 6158919: Extended life marker post
(ROAD STRUCTURE, PROCESS, OR APPARATUS : TRAFFIC DIRECTOR : Curb)
Patent 6158920: Roadway structure made from rigid materials
(ROAD STRUCTURE, PROCESS, OR APPARATUS : PAVEMENT : Including bed : Elevation or level adjustment)
Patent 6158921: Screed extension with independently adjustable angle of attack
(ROAD STRUCTURE, PROCESS, OR APPARATUS : APPARATUS : Material distribution means : Shoulder paving or surface widening : Leveling or smoothing roller)
Patent 6158922: Sand trap for erosion control
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : BANK, SHORE, OR BED PROTECTION : Wave or flow dissipation : Mattress)
Patent 6158923: Method and apparatus for installing silt fence
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : FLUID CONTROL, TREATMENT, OR CONTAINMENT : Flow control : Artificial water barrier (e.g., dam, levee, etc.) : In situ construction : Vertical wall buttress)
Patent 6158924: Soil and groundwater decontamination system with vacuum extraction
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : SOIL REMEDIATION : In situ contaminant removal or stabilization : Vacuuming contaminant : With fluid application : Joint)
Patent 6158925: Apparatus for installing pipeline fill
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : SUBTERRANEAN OR SUBMARINE PIPE OR CABLE LAYING, RETRIEVING, MANIPULATING, OR TREATING : By means advancing along terrain and guiding pipe or cable into subterranean position : With backfill or bedding material conveying or dispensing means : By joining successive sections of line)
Patent 6158926: Suction system for urban wastes and for recyclable materials
(CONVEYORS: FLUID CURRENT : AMBULANT OR PORTABLE : Vehicle mounted : Input)
Patent 6158927: Milling cutter
(CUTTERS, FOR SHAPING : ROTARY CUTTING TOOL : Including holder (i.e., head) having seat for inserted tool : With separate means to fasten tool to holder : Apertured tool : Wedge clamp element)
Patent 6158928: Cutting tool assembly and a cutting insert for use therein
(CUTTERS, FOR SHAPING : INCLUDING HOLDER HAVING SEAT FOR INSERTED TOOL : With separate means to fasten tool to holder : Rectilinearly)
Patent 6158929: Electronically triggered surface sensor unit
(CUTTING BY USE OF ROTATING AXIALLY MOVING TOOL : PROCESSES :)
Patent 6158930: Router positioning system
(GEAR CUTTING, MILLING, OR PLANING : MILLING : Randomly manipulated, work supported, or work following device : With work follower : To guide tool to move in arcuate path)
Patent 6158931: Friction creating device for restraining cargo movement
(FREIGHT ACCOMMODATION ON FREIGHT CARRIER : PARTICULAR ARTICLE ACCOMMODATION : Grouped : Group of articles which are, predominantly, regularly contoured; i.e., are rodlike, panel shaped, blocks, or analogous forms : Grouped by load binder or press means : Press : Including spacer : Between groups :)
Patent 6158932: Dual winch railcar load belt tie-down method and apparatus
(FREIGHT ACCOMMODATION ON FREIGHT CARRIER : LOAD LASHING RETAINER OR LOAD LASHING ADJUNCT : Anchor : Including winch or tensioner : Project-retract mounting)
Patent 6158933: Dirt cap device for visually indicating rotation of a fastener and for keeping the fastener clean
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : WITH MEANS TO INDICATE APPLICATION OF PREDETERMINED STRESS-STRAIN : Including gauge means : Deformable washer)
Patent 6158934: Knock-in pin dowel
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : HAVING SEPARATE EXPANDER MEANS : Comprising a head and expandable portions spread by fastener (e.g., drywall anchor) : Including discrete activating means for wedge)
Patent 6158935: Constructional unit with weld stud and cap
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : THREADED FASTENER LOCKED TO A DISCREET STRUCTURE (E.G., PLATE, RAIL, WHEEL) : Design of fastener or substructure restricts rotation (e.g., flattened head rotatable in receiving slot, depression in substructure, bolt clipped to substructure) : Bolt or nut adapted to be fused directly to substructure (e.g., weld nut) : Closed loop having plural variations in the profile of a contact surface or a peripheral edge thereof)
Patent 6158936: Self retaining nut
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : HAVING STRUCTURE TO RESTRICT ROTATION OF THREADED, MATING PIECES (E.G., NUT LOCK) : Comprising a thread lock : Elastic gripping action : Elastic insert : Disposed within an interruption of a threaded surface : Having at least one region formed by a cut, slot, etc., across at least one sidewall of the element and extending generally radially into the element)
Patent 6158937: Fastener for multiple layers having alignable apertures therethrough
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : HEADED FASTENER ELEMENT WITH NUT, WASHER, SECURING MEANS OR CAP : Securing means pivotable about axis transverse to fastener axis, e.g., toggle bolt, etc. : And biasing spring : Spring engaging securing means : Into an interruption in the thread of the externally threaded element associated therewith)
Patent 6158938: Anti-cross threading fastener
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : EXTERNALLY THREADED FASTENER ELEMENT, E.G., BOLT, SCREW, ETC. : Pilot end having means enhancing fastening or installation : Comprising longitudinal side-by-side sections)
Patent 6158939: Self tapping screw
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : EXTERNALLY THREADED FASTENER ELEMENT, E.G., BOLT, SCREW, ETC. : Thread or shank structure : Plural diverse driving structures)
Patent 6158940: Device for the back rounding of book blocks
(BOOKBINDING: PROCESS AND APPARATUS : APPARATUS : Of adhesive binding)
Patent 6158941: Substrate transport apparatus with double substrate holders
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : APPARATUS FOR CHARGING A LOAD HOLDING OR SUPPORTING ELEMENT FROM A SOURCE, AND MEANS FOR TRANSPORTING AND PRESENTING ELEMENT TO A WORKING, TREATING, OR INSPECTING STATION : With simultaneous charging and discharging of plural load holding or supporting elements : With reciprocating arm : Device engages portion of element which is separable from transporting means to fix position of portion of element)
Patent 6158942: Tape cartridge access port
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : PLURAL, STATIC STRUCTURES FOR SUPPORTING DISCRETE LOADS AND CHARGING OR DISCHARGING MEANS THEREFOR : Load-underlying members (e.g., racks, receptacles (or a compartmented receptacle), shelves, troughs, etc.) : With control system responsive to changeable operating instructions : Charging a plurality of receptacles)
Patent 6158943: Pushback storage system
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : PLURAL, STATIC STRUCTURES FOR SUPPORTING DISCRETE LOADS AND CHARGING OR DISCHARGING MEANS THEREFOR : Load-underlying members (e.g., racks, receptacles (or a compartmented receptacle), shelves, troughs, etc.) : With load-supporting pallet : With detachably associated auxiliary carrier for transporting device during portion of its horizontal travel)
Patent 6158944: Automated laser bar transfer apparatus and method
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : MOVABLE RACK HAVING SUPERPOSED, CHARGE-SUPPORTING ELEMENTS, AND EXTERNAL MEANS FOR CHARGING OR DISCHARGING ELEMENTS : Gravity discharge of a gated, static receptacle to one or more vehicle-mounted receivers)
Patent 6158945: Residential front loading refuse collection vehicle
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : DEVICE FOR EMPTYING PORTABLE RECEPTACLE : For emptying contents thereof into portable receiving means : Having receiving means mounted on wheeled vehicle : Device includes vertically swinging arm and receptacle support pivotably attached thereto : With bucket or scoop-type holder)
Patent 6158946: Positioning apparatus for substrates to be processed
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : DEVICE FOR EMPTYING PORTABLE RECEPTACLE : With container opening means : Having receiving means mounted on wheeled vehicle)
Patent 6158947: Device and method for loading and unloading containers
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : SELF-LOADING OR UNLOADING VEHICLES : Separable load rack : Cable operated : Including haulage cable)
Patent 6158948: Cone collecting and loading system
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : SELF-LOADING OR UNLOADING VEHICLES : Successive handling means : Cable operated)
Patent 6158949: Boom assembly of a work machine
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : VERTICALLY SWINGING LOAD SUPPORT : Shovel or fork type : Shovel, rake, handle, or boom structure : Spring)
Patent 6158950: Excavator coupling
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : VERTICALLY SWINGING LOAD SUPPORT : Shovel or fork type : Shovel, rake, handle, or boom structure : With means to facilitate attachment of shovel or rake to handle or boom : By linkage pivoting on base support)
Patent 6158951: Wafer carrier and method for handling of wafers with minimal contact
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : LOAD CARRIED ALONG A HORIZONTAL LINEAR PATH (E.G., PICK AND PLACE TYPE) : Multiple loads, rotatable into various positions (e.g., indexing) : Including means to rotate or allow rotation of bar about its axis)
Patent 6158952: Oriented synthetic crystal assemblies
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : APPARATUS FOR MOVING INTERSUPPORTING ARTICLES INTO, WITHIN, OR FROM FREESTANDING, ORDERLY LAYERED, OR MUTUALLY STABILIZING ORDERLY GROUP : Positions intersupporting article into row : Removes lowest article first from stack)
Patent 6158953: Wind turbine with variable position blades
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WITH MEANS FOR CONTROLLING CASING OR FLOW GUIDING MEANS IN RESPONSE TO NATURAL FLUID CURRENT FORCE OR DIRECTION : Vertical runner axis : Axial flow runner)
Patent 6158954: Cross-flow fan and an air-conditioner using it
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WITH MEANS FOR RE-ENTRY OF WORKING FLUID TO BLADE SET (E.G., RE-ENTRY TYPE DEVICE, PASSAGE, ETC.) : Cross flow runner : Fluid force responsive member controls working fluid)
Patent 6158955: Welding method and assembly therefor
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WITH PASSAGE IN BLADE, VANE, SHAFT OR ROTARY DISTRIBUTOR COMMUNICATING WITH WORKING FLUID : For shaft sealing, packing, lubricating or bearing means)
Patent 6158956: Actuating mechanism for sliding vane variable geometry turbine
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : SELECTIVELY ADJUSTABLE VANE OR WORKING FLUID CONTROL MEANS : Upstream of runner : Single, axially movable cylinder or plate : Movable to position surrounding blade : Axial flow blade set)
Patent 6158957: Thermal barrier removal process
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WORKING FLUID PASSAGE OR DISTRIBUTING MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH RUNNER (E.G., CASING, ETC.) : Specific casing or vane material : Including an axial-flow blade set)
Patent 6158958: Centrifugal pump
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WORKING FLUID PASSAGE OR DISTRIBUTING MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH RUNNER (E.G., CASING, ETC.) : Specific casing or vane material : Including an axial-flow blade set)
Patent 6158959: Pump impeller
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WORKING FLUID PASSAGE OR DISTRIBUTING MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH RUNNER (E.G., CASING, ETC.) : Casing having tangential inlet or outlet (i.e., centrifugal type) : Scroll-type casing : And radial-flow blade set in series therewith)
Patent 6158960: Propeller hub with self-adjusting pitch mechanism
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : WITH CONTROL MEANS RESPONSIVE TO NON-CYCLIC CONDITION SENSING, CENTRIFUGAL ACTUATION, TORQUE OR THRUST : Responsive to condition of torque or thrust of device or driving or driven means or mechanism : Natural fluid current)
Patent 6158961: Truncated chamfer turbine blade
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : ROTOR HAVING FLOW CONFINING OR DEFLECTING WEB, SHROUD OR CONTINUOUS PASSAGE : Axially extending shroud ring or casing : Spaced inwardly of impeller periphery : Root platforms : Adjustable blade or part)
Patent 6158962: Turbine blade with ribbed platform
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : ROTOR HAVING FLOW CONFINING OR DEFLECTING WEB, SHROUD OR CONTINUOUS PASSAGE : Axially extending shroud ring or casing : Spaced inwardly of impeller periphery : Root platforms : Adjustable blade or part)
Patent 6158963: Coated article and method for inhibiting frictional wear between mating titanium alloy substrates in a gas turbine engine
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : SPECIFIC WORKING MEMBER MOUNT : Blade received in well or slot : Having circumferentially extending binder)
Patent 6158964: Downrod assembly for a ceiling fan and mounting system for same
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : SUPPORT MOUNTING, CARRIER OR FAIRING STRUCTURE : Radial flow devices)
Patent 6158965: Fluid flow resistance monitoring system
(PUMPS : CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL OF PUMP DRIVE MOTOR : By control of electric or magnetic drive motor : Responsive to pump fluid pressure : Controlling motive fluid or drive motor)
Patent 6158966: Volumetric control of the flow of a filtering pump
(PUMPS : CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL OF PUMP DRIVE MOTOR : By controlling drive motor motive fluid : Responsive to change in electrical operating characteristic)
Patent 6158967: Barrier fluid seal, reciprocating pump and operating method
(PUMPS : PROCESSES : Getter heating, vaporizing, or regeneration)
Patent 6158968: Fluid displacement apparatus with variable displacement mechanism
(PUMPS : CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL OF DRIVE TRANSMISSION OR PUMP DISPLACEMENT : Adjustable cam or linkage : Axial cam : Rotary expansible chamber pump)
Patent 6158969: Hydrostatic pump and disable control therefor
(PUMPS : CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL OF DRIVE TRANSMISSION OR PUMP DISPLACEMENT : Adjustable cam or linkage : Axial cam : Rotary expansible chamber pump)
Patent 6158970: Variable displacement compressor
(PUMPS : CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL OF DRIVE TRANSMISSION OR PUMP DISPLACEMENT : Adjustable cam or linkage : Axial cam : With sump pressure actuation : By movable conduit or conduit wall (e.g., combining tube))
Patent 6158971: Pump
(PUMPS : SUCCESSIVE STAGES : Movable confining means)
Patent 6158972: Two stage pulse pump
(PUMPS : SUCCESSIVE STAGES : Stages driven by relatively movable motor working members : Wheel or axle)
Patent 6158973: Multi-stage manual hydraulic pump
(PUMPS : SUCCESSIVE STAGES : With interstage discharge or additional discharge from former stage : Pressure responsive interstage discharge : With sump pressure actuation)
Patent 6158974: Reciprocating compressor
(PUMPS : THREE OR MORE CYLINDERS ARRANGED IN PARALLEL, RADIAL, OR CONICAL RELATIONSHIP WITH ROTARY TRANSMISSION AXIS : Reciprocating rigid stages)
Patent 6158975: Fuel pump module
(PUMPS : WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE PUMPED FLUID CONTROL : Pressure responsive relief or bypass valve : Plural bypass or relief paths)
Patent 6158976: Hydraulic pump
(PUMPS : INCLUDING DISENGAGEABLE ROTARY OR FRANGIBLE DRIVE CONNECTION : Pump distributor control)
Patent 6158977: Air cycle cooling system
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Pump motor or starter driven by pump fluid : Mechanically interconnected pump and fluid motor distributors)
Patent 6158978: Blower housing motor mount adapter and gaskets
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Motor rotor intermediate coaxial pump rotors : Nonrotary pumping and fluid motor working members)
Patent 6158979: Device for fixing a motor-fan unit on a motor vehicle element, in particular a heat exchanger
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Including means for facilitating assembly or disassembly of pump to or from motor or fixed support : Pump within armature)
Patent 6158980: Compressor with motor
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Including means utilizing pump fluid for augmenting cooling, lubricating, sealing, or cleaning of motor : Pump within armature)
Patent 6158981: Method and apparatus for aseptic pressure-processing of pumpable substances
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Fluid motor : Common pumping and motor working member : Collapsible common member : Diaphragm : Pressure responsive)
Patent 6158982: Amplified pressure air driven diaphragm pump and pressure relief valve therefor
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Fluid motor : Rectilinearly reciprocating pumping members coaxial with intermediate unitary motor working member : Collapsible common member)
Patent 6158983: Pump having muffler for attenuating noise
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Electric or magnetic motor : Rotary expansible chamber pump : Interengaging rotary pumping members : Motor mounted below pump)
Patent 6158984: Rotary blood pump with ceramic members
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Electric or magnetic motor : Rotary motor and rotary nonexpansible chamber pump : Relatively movable pumping members)
Patent 6158985: Air fan including waterproof structure
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Electric or magnetic motor : Rotary motor and rotary nonexpansible chamber pump : With specific housing details : With lubricator)
Patent 6158986: Compact vacuum pump
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Electric or magnetic motor : Rotary motor and rotary nonexpansible chamber pump : Turbomolecular pump : Unitary pump and motor working member)
Patent 6158987: Power unit for use as a pressure-fluid operated motor and/or a pressure fluid pump
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : INTERMITTENTLY ACCELERATED AND RECEDING MEMBERS ROTATE IN SAME PATH (ALTERNATING PISTON TYPE) : Each a working member : Working member movement controlled by interengaging rotating members : With working fluid bias)
Patent 6158988: Method of producing elastomeric stators for eccentric spiral pumps
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : UNLIKE HELICAL SURFACES ON RELATIVELY WOBBLING ROTATING MEMBER AND ENCOMPASSING CYLINDER (E.G., MOINEAU TYPE) : With filter)
Patent 6158989: Scroll compressor with integral outer housing and fixed scroll member
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : WORKING MEMBER HAS PLANETARY OR PLANETATING MOVEMENT : Helical working member, e.g., scroll : Axially spaced working chambers)
Patent 6158990: Scroll member for a scroll type of fluid machinery and scroll type of fluid machinery produced thereby
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : WORKING MEMBER HAS PLANETARY OR PLANETATING MOVEMENT : Helical working member, e.g., scroll : Having specific wrap or end plate, e.g., shape, material, coating : With working fluid bias)
Patent 6158991: Scroll-type fluid machine in which a movable scroll member is elastically urged towards a fixed scroll member
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : WORKING MEMBER HAS PLANETARY OR PLANETATING MOVEMENT : Helical working member, e.g., scroll : With specific rotation preventing or rotation coupling means : With working fluid bias)
Patent 6158992: Rotary pump having a substantially triangular rotor
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : WORKING MEMBER HAS PLANETARY OR PLANETATING MOVEMENT : Plural working members or chambers : Circumferentially spaced working chambers : Rotor has one more lobe than cylinder (i.e., Wankel type) :)
Patent 6158993: Hydraulic motor
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : WORKING MEMBER HAS PLANETARY OR PLANETATING MOVEMENT : Plural working members or chambers : Circumferentially spaced working chambers : Rotor has one less lobe than cylinder (i.e., Gerotor type) :)
Patent 6158994: Grooved rotor for an internal gear pump
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : SHAFT OR TRUNNION LUBRICATION OR SEALING BY DIVERTED WORKING FLUID PORTION : With coolant air impelling means or finned cylinder surface)
Patent 6158995: Sealed compressor having pipe connectors and method of joining pipe connectors to sealed casing
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : COMBINED : Rotating)
Patent 6158996: Screw rotor set
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : INTERENGAGING ROTATING MEMBERS : Helical or herringbone : With axially spaced working members)
Patent 6158997: Gear pump
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : INTERENGAGING ROTATING MEMBERS : Like rotary members : Having each radial protuberance of like dimension : Using specific material : Partition radially slidable in cylinder)
Patent 6158998: Tire vulcanizer
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : RESHAPING, RESIZING OR VULCANIZING MEANS FOR TIRE, TIRE TUBE, OR DRIVE BELT : Plural female molds for plural preforms : Mold or housing encasing preform)
Patent 6158999: Rotary die
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : WITH APPARATUS ASSEMBLY OR DISMANTLING MEANS OR WITH IDLE PART : For extrusion or injection type shaping means : Including securing means retaining separable elements : With timer for molding material preheat period)
Patent 6159000: Valve gated injection molding device
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : FEMALE MOLD AND CHARGER TO SUPPLY FLUENT STOCK UNDER PRESSURE THERETO IN FLUID-TIGHT RELATIONSHIP (E.G., INJECTION MOLD, ETC.) : With means between charger and mold to cut off flow of fluent stock (e.g., needle valve, baffle, etc.) : Accumulator with plunger of charger acting as valve)
Patent 6159001: Advanced emissive matrix combustion
(COMBUSTION : PROCESS OF COMBUSTION OR BURNER OPERATION : In a porous body or bed, e.g., surface combustion, etc. :)
Patent 6159002: Oil candle having an oil seal
(COMBUSTION : FIBROUS WICK TYPE FLAME HOLDER : Liquid fuel container carries wick guide or support : Detachable closure securing guide to container : Opposed rotatable wick engaging means)
Patent 6159003: Combustion process using separate injections of fuel and of oxidizer
(HEATING : PROCESSES OF HEATING OR HEATER OPERATION : Including passing, treating or conveying gas into or through particulate work : Modulating, varying or augmenting heat supply during heat-up period)
Patent 6159004: Instrument holder
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Having means to emit radiation or facilitate viewing of the work : Switch or valve controlled by presence of device on support)
Patent 6159005: Photopolymerization apparatus
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Having means to emit radiation or facilitate viewing of the work : Switch or valve controlled by presence of device on support)
Patent 6159006: Portable oral irrigator
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Having intra-oral dispensing means : Movably mounter tray or holder)
Patent 6159007: Autoclaveable dental unit water line and pre-filter
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Having intra-oral dispensing means : Movably mounter tray or holder)
Patent 6159008: Implant carrier with gripping fingers
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Hand manipulatable implement : Work carrier : Resiliently biased)
Patent 6159009: Dental amalgam carrier with replaceable sleeves and cartridges
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Hand manipulatable implement : Plugger : Resiliently biased)
Patent 6159010: Fenestrated dental coping
(DENTISTRY : PROSTHODONTICS : Holding or positioning denture in mouth : Between tooth engaging clasp and denture)
Patent 6159011: Process for producing a titanium-ceramic adhesive composite system
(DENTISTRY : METHOD OR MATERIAL FOR TESTING, TREATING, RESTORING, OR REMOVING NATURAL TEETH : By filling, bonding or cementing : Method of fabricating)
Patent 6159012: Process for treating hard tissues
(DENTISTRY : METHOD OR MATERIAL FOR TESTING, TREATING, RESTORING, OR REMOVING NATURAL TEETH : By filling, bonding or cementing : By named composition : By post)
Patent 6159013: Portable reading device for the blind
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : COMMUNICATION AIDS FOR THE HANDICAPPED : Tactile reading aid (e.g., Braille, etc.) : Converting information to tactile output : Cosmetic or nail polish)
Patent 6159014: Method and apparatus for training of cognitive and memory systems in humans
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : LANGUAGE : Spelling, phonics, word recognition, or sentence formation : Electrical component included in teaching means : Slotted or grooved path)
Patent 6159015: Multi-dimentional awareness profiling method
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : PSYCHOLOGY : Soldering or welding)
Patent 6159016: Method and system for producing personal golf lesson video
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : PHYSICAL EDUCATION : Rosary)
Patent 6159017: Doll with preprogramed auditory internal organs
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY, THERAPEUTIC TREATMENT, OR SURGERY RELATING TO HUMAN BEING : Anatomical representation : Means mounting upper and lower tooth models for relative movement)
Patent 6159018: Categorized test reporting system and method
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : QUESTION OR PROBLEM ELICITING RESPONSE : Operation of apparatus controlled by listener's response to question or problem)
Patent 6159019: Mounting structure for connector for vehicle and method of mounting the same
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH VEHICLE STRUCTURE : Linear movement)
Patent 6159020: Anti-snag patchcord plug latch and cover
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SELECTABLE CIRCUIT, E.G., PLUG BOARD : Including three or more contacts adapted to be selectively interconnected : Connected by transversely inserted pin)
Patent 6159021: Electrical connector for printed circuit boards
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : With provision to conduct electricity from panel circuit to another panel circuit : Overlying second preformed panel circuit, both adapted to be electrically connected : Dual inline package (DIP))
Patent 6159022: Universal electrical connector station
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : Within distinct housing spaced from panel circuit arrangement : Overlying second preformed panel circuit, both adapted to be electrically connected)
Patent 6159023: Electrical connector having latching members for engaging with a mating connector and a circuit board
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : Distinct contact secured to panel circuit : Panel circuit adapted to move along panel plane relative to coupling part for insertion of male contact : Connected by transversely inserted pin)
Patent 6159024: Device for creating an electrically conducting connection for an assembly panel fitted in a switch cabinet
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH CIRCUIT CONDUCTORS AND SAFETY GROUNDING PROVISION : Adapted to be sandwiched between preformed panel circuit arrangements)
Patent 6159025: Electric cord plug lock
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH UNAUTHORIZED CONNECTION PREVENTER, E.G., KEY OR COMBINATION LOCK : Prong cover : Uninterrupted contact accessible by mating contact moving in a first, then a lateral direction)
Patent 6159026: Electrical card connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING SEPARATOR : Nonconducting pusher : Integral retainer and cam separator)
Patent 6159027: Card connector with expandable modular card ejection device
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING SEPARATOR : Nonconducting pusher : Integral retainer and cam separator)
Patent 6159028: Flat plate detector and connector comprising said detector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : HAVING CIRCUIT INTERRUPTING PROVISION EFFECTED BY MATING OR HAVING "DEAD" CONTACT ACTIVATED AFTER MATING : Contact encasing chamber)
Patent 6159029: Fluorescent lamp holder
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : COUPLING PART TO RECEIVE FLUORESCENT OR NEON LAMP : With provision for transverse receipt of lamp contact : By rotation of lamp about axis : Contact comprising laterally resilient spring finger : Retractable sheath)
Patent 6159030: Self-aligning connecting system
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : SELF ALIGNING CONTACT : Contact mounted in floating nonconductive holder : Axially biased contact)
Patent 6159031: Retention mechanism that can be used with different electronic assemblies
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Coupling part for receiving edge of planar board moving parallel to plane : With angular mating : Adapter)
Patent 6159032: Low profile socket
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Including compound movement of coupling part : Pivotal movement)
Patent 6159033: Electrical connection box
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Retaining means : Finger or stretchable sleeve resiliently urged laterally of connection : With socket contact transversely engaging male threaded part)
Patent 6159034: Safety cover for electrical outlets
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Retaining means : Wall or outlet mounted : Parallel to connection)
Patent 6159035: Connector assembly having means for penetrating the insulation and establishing electrical connection with the wires
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : CONTACT COMPRISING CUTTER (SEVERING, PIERCING, ABRADING, SCRAPING, BREAKING OR TEARING) : Insulation cutter : Conductor sheath piercing : Bare contact)
Patent 6159036: Locking latch mechanism for an insulation displacement connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : CONTACT COMPRISING CUTTER (SEVERING, PIERCING, ABRADING, SCRAPING, BREAKING OR TEARING) : Insulation cutter : Conductor sheath piercing : Pivoting cutter, pivoting means to operate cutter, or pivoting means to move conductor against cutter : More than one conductor in same slot)
Patent 6159037: Illuminated connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INDICATING OR IDENTIFYING PROVISION : Distinct heat sink)
Patent 6159038: Compression header connector having strain relief and mountable to frame of hard disk drive
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : INCLUDING OR FOR USE WITH TAPE CABLE : With mating connection region formed by bared cable : Indicator light)
Patent 6159039: Stacked electrical connector assembly
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SUPPORTING MEANS FOR COUPLING PART : Supporting plural, independent coupling parts : Stacked right-angle connector for use on printed circuit board (i.e., PCB) : With additional contacts comprising coupling part mating along axis normal to conductor)
Patent 6159040: Insulator for retaining contacts of connector assembly and method for making the same
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SUPPORTING MEANS FOR COUPLING PART : Supporting plural, independent coupling parts : Stacked right-angle connector for use on printed circuit board (i.e., PCB) : With additional contacts comprising coupling part mating along axis normal to conductor)
Patent 6159041: Electrical connector assembly for panel mounting
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SUPPORTING MEANS FOR COUPLING PART : Coupling part or mating part extending into panel opening : With sealing to panel : Laterally flexed finger on coupling part)
Patent 6159042: Electrical connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SUPPORTING MEANS FOR COUPLING PART : Having resilient means engaging panel opening : Coupling part including panel engaging shoulder)
Patent 6159043: Boardlock for an electrical connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SUPPORTING MEANS FOR COUPLING PART : Having resilient means engaging panel opening : Coupling part including panel engaging shoulder)
Patent 6159044: Mounting for an electrical connection box
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SUPPORTING MEANS FOR COUPLING PART : Flange on coupling part : Plural detachable flanges : For permanent attachment to panel, e.g., by welding)
Patent 6159045: Method and apparatus for engaging an electrical component to a circuit board
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SUPPORTING MEANS FOR COUPLING PART : Comprising or for use with supporting panel : Plural detachable flanges)
Patent 6159046: End connector and guide tube for a coaxial cable
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : INCLUDING OR FOR USE WITH COAXIAL CABLE : To be engaged by suspension means)
Patent 6159047: Electrical connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : COUPLING PART INCLUDING FLEXING INSULATION : Hinged or flexed detent on insulation engaging to secure contact within coupling part housing : Receptacle adapted to bias contact and cause indirect gripping of mating contact)
Patent 6159048: Connector for high frequency signals
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : HAVING OR PROVIDING INDUCTIVE OR CAPACITIVE SHIELD : Conductive shielding material individually surrounding or interposed between mutually insulated contacts : Having laterally spaced prongs)
Patent 6159049: Electrical contact and bandolier assembly
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH CIRCUIT COMPONENT OR COMPRISING CONNECTOR WHICH FULLY ENCLOSES CIRCUIT COMPONENT : Having only two duplicate contacts arranged bilaterally symmetric about longitudinal axis of engagement)
Patent 6159050: Modular jack with filter insert
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH CIRCUIT COMPONENT OR COMPRISING CONNECTOR WHICH FULLY ENCLOSES CIRCUIT COMPONENT : Having only two duplicate contacts arranged bilaterally symmetric about longitudinal axis of engagement)
Patent 6159051: Low profile smart card system
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Plural-contact coupling part : For coupling to edge of printed circuit board or to coupling part secured to such edge : Having elongated slot for receiving edge of printed circuit board : Including lamp or electron tube socket)
Patent 6159052: Electrical connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Plural-contact coupling part : For coupling to edge of printed circuit board or to coupling part secured to such edge : Having elongated slot for receiving edge of printed circuit board : Having polarizing means : Lamp or electron tube socket or base)
Patent 6159053: Electronic card connector having a mounting portion readily mountable to circuit board
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Plural-contact coupling part : Two or more plural-contact coupling parts combined in one integral unit : Having elongated slot for receiving edge of printed circuit board)
Patent 6159054: Arrangement for preventing mis-mating of connector assembly
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Plural-contact coupling part : Plural-contact coupling part comprises receptacle or plug : Polarized : By key or guideway : Having plural bayonet-coupling contacts)
Patent 6159055: RF electrode contact assembly for a detachable electrostatic chuck
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Plural-contact coupling part : Plural-contact coupling part comprises receptacle or plug : Having spring-biased, plunger-type contact movable along line parallel to longitudinal axis of engagement : Lamp-receiving socket)
Patent 6159056: Electrical contact assembly for interconnecting test apparatus and the like
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Plural-contact coupling part : Plural-contact coupling part comprises receptacle or plug : Having spring-biased, plunger-type contact movable along line parallel to longitudinal axis of engagement : Lamp-receiving socket)
Patent 6159057: High current connector using tuning fork contacts
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : METALLIC CONNECTOR OR CONTACT HAVING MOVABLE OR RESILIENT SECURING PART : Screw-thread operated securing part : Tensioning screw intersects longitudinal axis of encircled conductor)
Patent 6159058: Retractable suspension for a boat
(MARINE PROPULSION : SELF-PROPELLED VEHICLE HAVING LAND AND WATER PROPULSION MEANS (E.G., AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE) : Land vehicle is two-wheel type)
Patent 6159059: Controlled thrust steering system for watercraft
(MARINE PROPULSION : JET DRIVE : Direction control for fluid jet : Including gear means)
Patent 6159060: Protective shrouding with debris diverting inflow vanes for pump-jet propulsion unit
(MARINE PROPULSION : JET DRIVE : Having means to prevent clogging : Produced by combustion)
Patent 6159061: Tilting apparatus for marine propulsion unit
(MARINE PROPULSION : SCREW PROPELLER : With means effecting or facilitating movement of propulsion unit or a segment of the propulsion unit (e.g., tilting or steering) : Having fluid motor to move propulsion unit or a segment of the propulsion unit : Rack and pinion)
Patent 6159062: High performance boat prop guard
(MARINE PROPULSION : SCREW PROPELLER : Propeller guard : Hull concavity)
Patent 6159063: Outboard motor
(MARINE PROPULSION : MEANS FOR ACCOMODATING OR MOVING ENGINE FLUIDS : For engine speed)
Patent 6159064: Swimming fin
(BUOYS, RAFTS, AND AQUATIC DEVICES : SWIMMING AID TO INCREASE STROKE EFFICIENCY : Foot attached : Flipper : Encircling flexible member)
Patent 6159065: Method for manufacturing a spacer for a flat panel display
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : With assembly or disassembly : Display or gas panel making :)
Patent 6159066: Glass material used in, and fabrication method of, a plasma display panel
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : With assembly or disassembly : Display or gas panel making :)
Patent 6159067: Warming cover for wild game call
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : OPERATED BY RELATIVELY MOVING FLUID OR PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL : Including mouthpiece for blowing or sucking : Vibratory reed sounder : Including distinct means for enabling selection of pitch)
Patent 6159068: Turkey call
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : SOUNDING : Head)
Patent 6159069: Rear telemetry light for model trains
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : ROLLING OR TUMBLING (E.G., WHEELED) : Including illumination means : Having tiltable vehicle body portion for discharging contents (e.g., dump truck))
Patent 6159070: Maternity garment
(FOUNDATION GARMENTS : FOR LOWER TORSO INCLUDING THIGHS, E.G., CORSET, GIRDLES : Abdominal uplifting sling type : Having means to interengage with lacing cord)
Patent 6159071: Semiconductor wafer grinding apparatus
(ABRADING : PRECISION DEVICE OR PROCESS - OR WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL : Computer controlled : Cyclic control)
Patent 6159072: Lens transport apparatus, a cup for securing an eyeglass lens during transport, and a method of transporting lenses
(ABRADING : PRECISION DEVICE OR PROCESS - OR WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL : By optical sensor : Cyclic control)
Patent 6159073: Method and apparatus for measuring substrate layer thickness during chemical mechanical polishing
(ABRADING : PRECISION DEVICE OR PROCESS - OR WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL : By optical sensor : Cyclic control)
Patent 6159074: Caliper assembly for a grinding machine
(ABRADING : PRECISION DEVICE OR PROCESS - OR WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL : With indicating : Cyclic control)
Patent 6159075: Method and system for in-situ optimization for semiconductor wafers in a chemical mechanical polishing process
(ABRADING : PRECISION DEVICE OR PROCESS - OR WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL : With indicating : Cyclic control)
Patent 6159076: Slurry comprising a ligand or chelating agent for polishing a surface
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Utilizing fluent abradant : With auxiliary work treating or in critical fluent medium)
Patent 6159077: Colloidal silica polishing abrasive
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Utilizing fluent abradant : With auxiliary work treating or in critical fluent medium)
Patent 6159078: Method and device for shaping a rotationally-symmetrical surface
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Glass or stone abrading : By blasting)
Patent 6159079: Carrier head for chemical mechanical polishing a substrate
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Glass or stone abrading : By blasting)
Patent 6159080: Chemical mechanical polishing with a small polishing pad
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Glass or stone abrading : By blasting)
Patent 6159081: Method and apparatus for mirror-polishing of workpiece edges
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Combined abrading : Deforming)
Patent 6159082: Slurry circulation type surface polishing machine
(ABRADING : MACHINE : Rotary tool : Rotary disk : Work rotating : Rotary work holder : Lens abrader)
Patent 6159083: Polishing head for a chemical mechanical polishing apparatus
(ABRADING : MACHINE : Rotary tool : Rotary disk : Work rotating : Rotary work holder : Having vacuum or adhesive securing means : Having pressure plate)
Patent 6159084: Electrical hand-power tool, in particular hand grinder
(ABRADING : FRAME OR MOUNT : Portable abrader : Orbital motion tool : Rotary disk tool)
Patent 6159085: Structure for use in a power driven tool for collecting dust generated by the operation of the tool
(ABRADING : ACCESSORY : Guard or housing : Wetting grindstone)
Patent 6159086: Dust collecting work station
(ABRADING : ACCESSORY : Guard or housing : Collector : Nut-and-screw-type drive)
Patent 6159087: End effector for pad conditioning
(ABRADING : FLEXIBLE-MEMBER TOOL, PER SE : Manually manipulated)
Patent 6159088: Polishing pad, polishing apparatus and polishing method
(ABRADING : FLEXIBLE-MEMBER TOOL, PER SE : Interrupted or composite work face (e.g., cracked, nonplanar, etc.) : By handle)
Patent 6159089: Grinding system
(ABRADING : RIGID TOOL : Rotary disk : Ribbed periphery)
Patent 6159090: Meat tenderizing system
(BUTCHERING : TENDERIZERS : Roll and plate : Hand-held tool)
Patent 6159091: Alternate ventilation system
(VENTILATION : VEHICLE (E.G., AUTOMOBILE, ETC.) : Aircraft : Ventilation of aircraft cabin)
Patent 6159092: Air vent having two coplanar vane sets
(VENTILATION : VEHICLE (E.G., AUTOMOBILE, ETC.) : Having inlet airway : Including specific air distributor : Having adjustable deflector : Wheel-axle operated)
Patent 6159093: Powered exhaust fan
(VENTILATION : HAVING OUTLET AIRWAY : With air pump : Plural blades pivoting along parallel axes)
Patent 6159094: Lay-down bar for a cotton cleaner
(CROP THRESHING OR SEPARATING : CLEANER : Rotary cleaner : Mounting of)
Patent 6159095: Video gaming device having multiple stacking features
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : In a chance application : Lot match or lot combination (e.g., roulette, lottery, etc.) : Plural lots (e.g., keno, etc.) : Plural matches create pattern (e.g., bingo, etc.) :)
Patent 6159096: Method and apparatus for configuring a slot-type wagering game
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : In a chance application : Lot match or lot combination (e.g., roulette, lottery, etc.) : Plural lots (e.g., keno, etc.) : Lot-to-lot combination (e.g., slot machine, etc.) :)
Patent 6159097: Gaming machine with variable probability of obtaining bonus game payouts
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : In a chance application : Lot match or lot combination (e.g., roulette, lottery, etc.) : Plural lots (e.g., keno, etc.) : Lot-to-lot combination (e.g., slot machine, etc.) :)
Patent 6159098: Dual-award bonus game for a gaming machine
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : Credit/debit monitoring or manipulation (e.g., game entry, betting, prize level, etc.) : Lot generator (e.g., card distribution, simulated dice, random number generator, etc.))
Patent 6159099: Photoelectric control unit of a video car-racing game machine
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : Player-actuated control structure (e.g., brain-wave or body signal, bar-code wand, foot pedal, etc.) : Hand manipulated (e.g., keyboard, mouse, touch panel, etc.) : Image projection)
Patent 6159100: Virtual reality game
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : With communication link (e.g., television broadcast, etc.) : Network type (e.g., computer network, etc.) : Pivotally-translatable handle (e.g., joystick, etc.))
Patent 6159101: Interactive toy products
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : Housing : Cartridge adaptor)
Patent 6159102: Flexible coupling
(ROTARY SHAFTS, GUDGEONS, HOUSINGS, AND FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS FOR ROTARY SHAFTS : TORQUE TRANSMITTED VIA FLEXIBLE ELEMENT : Nonmetallic element : Element is hollow sleeve surrounding rotational axis and connected at opposite ends to axially spaced torque transmitting surfaces on driving and driven members : Nonmetallic)
Patent 6159103: Constant velocity universal joint
(ROTARY SHAFTS, GUDGEONS, HOUSINGS, AND FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS FOR ROTARY SHAFTS : COUPLING ACCOMMODATES DRIVE BETWEEN MEMBERS HAVING MISALIGNED OR ANGULARLY RELATED AXES : Coupling transmits torque via radially spaced ball : Ball mounted in groove for relative axial movement with respect to coupled member : Mounted for relative axial movement with respect to both coupled members : Grooves formed in radially overlapping elements : With intermediate positioning cage for ball : With particular seat)
Patent 6159104: Protective device for a drive assembly with a double universal joint
(ROTARY SHAFTS, GUDGEONS, HOUSINGS, AND FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS FOR ROTARY SHAFTS : HOUSING : Flexible housing : Corrugated structure : With screw device for adjusting radial position of rolling body)
Patent 6159105: Golf ball teeing apparatus
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Ball feeding means and tee : With specific grip means)
Patent 6159106: Putting stroke training device
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Practice swingable implement or indicator associated with swingable implement : Swingable implement swing path indicator : Barrier which monitors swingable implement head movement : Plural barriers, horizontally spaced apart : Integral with or attachable to swingable implement head)
Patent 6159107: Method and apparatus for golf club shaft support
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Club or club support : Having air resistance device)
Patent 6159108: Golf ball placement device
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Club or club support : And turf repair tool or ball retriever : And separate body engagable member)
Patent 6159109: Vibrationally damped golf club head
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Club or club support : Head : Vibratory wave (e.g, shock wave, etc.) modifying feature : Plural grooves)
Patent 6159110: Golf ball utilizing silicone materials
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Ball : Particular unitary or layered construction : Diverse layer between spherical core and cover : Diverse layer between spherical core and cover)
Patent 6159111: Basketball shooting guide and defensive partner
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PLAYING FIELD OR COURT GAME; GAME ELEMENT OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR OTHER THAN PROJECTOR OR PROJECTILE, PER SE : Practice or training device : For projectile intended to be projected by kicking (e.g., kicking trainer or tee, etc.))
Patent 6159112: Automatic throwing apparatus
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PLAYING FIELD OR COURT GAME; GAME ELEMENT OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR OTHER THAN PROJECTOR OR PROJECTILE, PER SE : Practice or training device : For game in which play involves base running (e.g., for baseball, cricket, etc.) : For game using elevated, horizontally disposed goal or target (e.g., for basketball, etc.))
Patent 6159113: Baseball strike indicator
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PLAYING FIELD OR COURT GAME; GAME ELEMENT OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR OTHER THAN PROJECTOR OR PROJECTILE, PER SE : Practice or training device : For game in which play involves base running (e.g., for baseball, cricket, etc.) : Pitcher`s target : Player worn or carried)
Patent 6159114: Ultra-thin racquet frame
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PLAYER HELD AND POWERED, NONMECHANICAL PROJECTOR, PER SE, FOR PROJECTING AERIAL PROJECTILE BY STRIKING; PART THEREOF OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Racket or paddle; accessory therefor (e.g., a tennis racket, tennis racket press, etc.) : Having dimensional characteristic or other parameter specified by a number, numeric variable, or mathematical formula (e.g., location of center of gravity, elastic modulus of a string, weight of racket, etc.) : Plural fiber compositions)
Patent 6159115: Handle structure for a racket
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PLAYER HELD AND POWERED, NONMECHANICAL PROJECTOR, PER SE, FOR PROJECTING AERIAL PROJECTILE BY STRIKING; PART THEREOF OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Racket or paddle; accessory therefor (e.g., a tennis racket, tennis racket press, etc.) : Handle or grip structure : Having nonplanar string-hole pattern or arrangement in frame)
Patent 6159116: Softball bat with exterior shell
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PLAYER HELD AND POWERED, NONMECHANICAL PROJECTOR, PER SE, FOR PROJECTING AERIAL PROJECTILE BY STRIKING; PART THEREOF OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Bat (e.g., baseball bat, etc.) : Of metallic-shell structure : Blade construction or accessory)
Patent 6159117: Sticky dart
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PROJECTILE, PER SE; PART THEREOF OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Having means for nonpenetrating adherence to complementarily surfaced means (e.g., tacky surface, etc.) : Grip)
Patent 6159118: Horizontally disposed bicycle derailleur
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : CONTROL FOR VARIABLE INPUT TO OUTPUT SPEED-RATIO : Including belt shiftable axially from one to another surface of stepped pulley or coaxial pulleys of different diameter : Selection by axially movable pin engaged in opening through selected pulley)
Patent 6159119: Gas actuating mechanism for a bicycle derailleur
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : CONTROL FOR VARIABLE INPUT TO OUTPUT SPEED-RATIO : Including belt shiftable axially from one to another surface of stepped pulley or coaxial pulleys of different diameter : And including belt-shifter mechanism : Plural guide rolls)
Patent 6159120: Belt tensioner an engine including such a tensioner and a method of mounting such a tensioner
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : MEANS FOR ADJUSTING BELT TENSION OR FOR SHIFTING BELT, PULLEY OR GUIDE ROLL : Guide roll mounted for movement of its axis along rectilineal path to tension belt : Guide roll spring biased in belt-tensioning direction : Shifter actuated by handle pivoted about fixed axis)
Patent 6159121: Toothed belt
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : POSITIVE DRIVE BELT : Drive surfaces on belt formed in or interconnected by continuous flexible member : Drive surfaces on longitudinally spaced teeth formed integral with flexible member : With embedded metal layer)
Patent 6159122: Silent chain
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : POSITIVE DRIVE BELT : Belt formed of rigid links : Link including integral surfaces forming inwardly opening groove (e.g., silent chain, etc.) : Ball-and-socket connection)
Patent 6159123: Gearbox with retarder
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : FLUID DRIVE OR CONTROL OF PLANETARY GEARING : Fluid controlled mechanical clutch or brake : Stepless ratio change controlled)
Patent 6159124: Hydraulic control system for automatic transmission with energy saving logic mode
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : FLUID DRIVE OR CONTROL OF PLANETARY GEARING : Fluid controlled mechanical clutch or brake : Manually actuated ratio selector : Manual regulator)
Patent 6159125: Rolling element transmission
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : PLANET PINION IS FRICTION GEAR : Planet pinion is ball : Planet pinion rotatable about axis at angle to axis of input or output gear)
Patent 6159126: Toroidal continuously variable transmission
(FRICTION GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : FLUID CONTROL : Of toroidal transmission : And electric or magnetic control)
Patent 6159127: Drive train for a motor vehicle
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : PLURAL ENGINES : Electric engine : With clutch control :)
Patent 6159128: Automatic transmission control system
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : TRANSMISSION CONTROL : Transmission controlled by engine : By input manifold pressure or engine fuel control : Servo motor timing : Selector valve overrule)
Patent 6159129: Element overlap control for an automatic transmission
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : TRANSMISSION CONTROL : Transmission controlled by engine : By input manifold pressure or engine fuel control : Servo motor timing : Electric valve control : Electric valve control)
Patent 6159130: Measuring method and measuring system
(EXERCISE DEVICES : HAVING SPECIFIC ELECTRICAL FEATURE : Monitors exercise parameter : Rate of movement)
Patent 6159131: Fitnesstriage system and method
(EXERCISE DEVICES : HAVING SPECIFIC ELECTRICAL FEATURE : Monitors exercise parameter : Rate of movement)
Patent 6159132: Oval-tracked exercise device
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Bicylcling : Out of water type)
Patent 6159133: Seat mounted workout station system
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing resilient force resistance : Resilient component attached to stationary support : Stationary support serves as common support for user : Edge engaging braking element)
Patent 6159134: Methods for manufacturing a paint roller with integrated core and cover
(ROLL OR ROLLER : WITH HANDLE : Including gauge)
Patent 6159135: Work roller for use in deep rolling process of crankshafts or like products
(ROLL OR ROLLER : SINGLE ANNULAR MEMBER, PER SE : Specific composition)
Patent 6159136: Easy to open handle bag and method of making the same
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : CONTAINER MAKING : Pliable container (e.g., bag, envelope, etc.) : Including heat sealing : Including supplying indeterminate length work : With means to receive interconnected products : At separate station from heat sealing)
Patent 6159137: Apparatus for folding sheet material having improved slitting, scoring/crushing, gathering, and folding sections or devices
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : WITH CUTTING, BREAKING, TEARING, OR ABRADING : And with bending : Form-scoring : And securing by interfitting)
Patent 6159138: Folder having a cylinder with retractable grippers and a cooperating cylinder with retractable copy guiding devices
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : WITH CUTTING, BREAKING, TEARING, OR ABRADING : And with bending : Folding : With means to advance work or product : Continuous advance with rotary folder surface moving with work : Plural applicators)
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