Patents 6159139 - 6159392

 

 

Patent 6159139: Radiation delivery catheter with a spring wire centering mechanism
(SURGERY : RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCE APPLIED TO BODY FOR THERAPY : Radioactive substance placed within body (e.g., inhaled, implanted, injected, etc.) : Body movement (e.g., head or hand tremor, motility of limb, etc.))

Patent 6159140: Radiation shielded catheter for delivering a radioactive source and method of use
(SURGERY : RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCE APPLIED TO BODY FOR THERAPY : Radioactive substance placed within body (e.g., inhaled, implanted, injected, etc.) : Body movement (e.g., head or hand tremor, motility of limb, etc.))

Patent 6159141: Medical radiation treatment delivery apparatus
(SURGERY : RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCE APPLIED TO BODY FOR THERAPY : Radioactive substance placed within body (e.g., inhaled, implanted, injected, etc.) : Body movement (e.g., head or hand tremor, motility of limb, etc.))

Patent 6159142: Stent with radioactive coating for treating blood vessels to prevent restenosis
(SURGERY : RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCE APPLIED TO BODY FOR THERAPY : Radioactive substance placed within body (e.g., inhaled, implanted, injected, etc.) : Body movement (e.g., head or hand tremor, motility of limb, etc.))

Patent 6159143: Method and device for delivery of therapeutic agents in conjunction with isotope seed placement
(SURGERY : RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCE APPLIED TO BODY FOR THERAPY : Radioactive substance placed within body (e.g., inhaled, implanted, injected, etc.) : By fluid injection of radioactive or enhancing agent through body piercing conduit : Means for controlling liquid flow)

Patent 6159144: Radioactive substance administrator
(SURGERY : RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCE APPLIED TO BODY FOR THERAPY : Radioactive substance placed within body (e.g., inhaled, implanted, injected, etc.) : By fluid injection of radioactive or enhancing agent through body piercing conduit : Fluid reservoir shielding (e.g., syringe) : Body pierced by tubular cutter or rod-type punch)

Patent 6159145: Appetite adjusting tool
(SURGERY : MAGNETIC FIELD APPLIED TO BODY FOR THERAPY : Magnetic element placed within body (e.g., injected, inserted, implanted, etc.) : Injectors/holders for seeds or implants (e.g., capsules))

Patent 6159146: Method and apparatus for minimally-invasive fundoplication
(SURGERY : ENDOSCOPE : With tool carried on endoscope or auxillary channel therefore : Having tool moving or stopping means : Seeds)

Patent 6159147: Personal computer card for collection of real-time biological data
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING :)

Patent 6159148: Non-contact tonometer having non-linear pressure ramp
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Testing aqueous humor pressure or related condition : Measuring force required to produce standard or measured eye flattening (applanation) : Electrolyte containing)

Patent 6159149: Ultrasonic camera
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : Using flexible catheter)

Patent 6159150: Medical diagnostic ultrasonic imaging system with auxiliary processor
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : Using flexible catheter)

Patent 6159151: Method for the processing of signals relating to an object having moving parts and echographic device for carrying out this method
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : Plural display mode systems : Catheter structure)

Patent 6159152: Medical diagnostic ultrasound system and method for multiple image registration
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : Anatomic image produced by reflective scanning : Having B-scan and Doppler)

Patent 6159153: Methods and systems for ultrasound scanning using spatially and spectrally separated transmit ultrasound beams
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : Anatomic image produced by reflective scanning : Having B-scan and Doppler)

Patent 6159154: Imaging system and method using thermally excited microballoons
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : Contrast enhancement : Blood flow studies)

Patent 6159155: Apparatus and method for monitoring a system
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Cardiovascular : Simultaneously detecting cardiovascular condition and diverse body condition : Cardiovascular testing)

Patent 6159156: Pressure sensor for use in an artery
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Cardiovascular : Measuring pressure in heart or blood vessel : Detecting respiratory condition)

Patent 6159157: Blood pressure measurement device with a sensor locator
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Cardiovascular : Measuring pressure in heart or blood vessel : Detecting respiratory condition)

Patent 6159158: Diagnostic catheter system for nasopharyngeal obstructions
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Respiratory : Heart)

Patent 6159159: Apparatus and method for monitoring ovulation
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Monitoring fertility cycle : Locating acupuncture points)

Patent 6159160: System and method for controlled infusion and pressure monitoring
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Injecting gas into body canal or cavity : Locating acupuncture points)

Patent 6159161: Microprocessor-controlled fluid dispensing apparatus
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Measuring fluid pressure in body : Locating acupuncture points)

Patent 6159162: Biopsy apparatus
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Sampling nonliquid body material (e.g., bone, muscle tissue, epithelial cells, etc.) : Cutting : Breath exhaled into or inhaled from expansible chamber)

Patent 6159163: System for attenuating pain during bone marrow aspiration and method
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Sampling nonliquid body material (e.g., bone, muscle tissue, epithelial cells, etc.) : Cutting : Applying suction to sample : Body pierced by tubular cutter or rod-type punch : Cathode-ray tube used for display or included in recording means)

Patent 6159164: Blood sampling system
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Liquid collection : Manually supported collector with rigid intake tube (e.g., a hollow needle, etc.) : Mechanical means for drawing liquid into collection reservoir : Body pierced by tubular cutter or rod-type punch)

Patent 6159165: Three dimensional spherical micro-coils manufactured from radiopaque nickel-titanium microstrand
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Flexible catheter guide : Indicator)

Patent 6159166: Sensor and method for sensing arterial pulse pressure
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting sound generated within body : Indicator)

Patent 6159167: Disposable wound measuring device and method
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Measuring anatomical characteristic or force applied to or exerted by body : Indicator)

Patent 6159168: Method and apparatus for inducing and detecting anatomic torsion
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Measuring anatomical characteristic or force applied to or exerted by body : Spine : Means for controlling liquid flow)

Patent 6159169: Method and apparatus for moving neck muscles
(SURGERY: KINESITHERAPY : KINESITHERAPY : With light, thermal, magnetic, or electrical application : Applied to bust)

Patent 6159170: Universal mechanical dilator combined with massaging action
(SURGERY: KINESITHERAPY : KINESITHERAPY : Vibrator : Obstetric)

Patent 6159171: Device for affecting the hydrodynamic system of the inner ear
(SURGERY: KINESITHERAPY : KINESITHERAPY : Vibrator : Fluid pressure causes aural vibration : With drive means)

Patent 6159172: Orthopedic seat with inflatable cells
(SURGERY: KINESITHERAPY : KINESITHERAPY : Device with applicator having specific movement : Flexible membrane caused to move by fluid pressure : For applying pulsating or sequential pressure : Multiple belts)

Patent 6159173: Sports forefoot joint stabilizer
(SURGERY: SPLINT, BRACE, OR BANDAGE : ORTHOPEDIC BANDAGE : Splint or brace : Lower extremity : Toe : Finger)

Patent 6159174: Method of using lectins for therapy of diseases transmittable by sexual contact
(SURGERY: SPLINT, BRACE, OR BANDAGE : BANDAGE STRUCTURE : Support covering : Compressive elongate wrap (e.g., generic wrapping materials) : Rubber or latex coated fabric : Suspensory)

Patent 6159175: Phacoemulsification handpiece, sleeve, and tip
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : With means for cutting, scarifying, or vibrating (e.g., ultrasonic, etc.) tissue : With tubular injection means inserted into body)

Patent 6159176: Sheath and support for ultrasonic elongate tip
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : With means for cutting, scarifying, or vibrating (e.g., ultrasonic, etc.) tissue : With tubular injection means inserted into body)

Patent 6159177: Drainage catheter anchor locking mechanisms
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Conduit with self-propelled or remote control means : Having tensioning means to alter conduit shape : Solid loaded into injector through opening in side wall of plunger housing)

Patent 6159178: Methods and devices for occluding the ascending aorta and maintaining circulation of oxygenated blood in the patient when the patient's heart
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Having means inflated in body (e.g., inflatable nozzle, dilator, balloon catheter, occluder, etc.) : Particular wall structure of inflated means (e.g., varying wall thickness, multilayer, etc.) : Particular surface characteristics (e.g., rib, groove, corrugation, etc.) : One-way valve)

Patent 6159179: Cannula and sizing and insertion method
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Having structure for controlling depth of insertion of body piercer : Electric means)

Patent 6159180: Fluid delivery apparatus with flow indicator and vial fill
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Treating material forced into or out of body by self-acting fluid pressure, motor-driven, or mechanical energy storing means (e.g., pressure infusion or aspiration, etc.) : Material impelled into body by contraction of expanded elastic material reservoir : From hand supported injection means)

Patent 6159181: Injection device
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Conduit forced into body by self-acting fluid pressure, motor-driven, or mechanical energy storing means : Conduit impelled by spring : With threaded drive means)

Patent 6159182: Reusable cannula with disposable seal
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Body piercer, obturator rod, or stylet axially movable within body entering conduit while latter is disposed in body : Having flow closure means for conduit : Means in conduit to produce fluid tight seal between conduit and element only when element is located within conduit and passing through seal means : Rotatable type valve (e.g., stopcock etc.))

Patent 6159183: Medical fluid injector having face plate with magnetic conductors
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Means moved by person to inject or remove fluent material to or from body inserted conduit, holder, or reservoir : Injector or aspirator syringe supported only by person during use (e.g., hand held hypodermic syringe, douche tube with forced injection, etc.) : Having medical information (e.g., name of patient or medicament, etc.) means : Rotatable type valve (e.g., stopcock etc.))

Patent 6159184: Disposable self-shielding unit dose syringe guard
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Means moved by person to inject or remove fluent material to or from body inserted conduit, holder, or reservoir : Injector or aspirator syringe supported only by person during use (e.g., hand held hypodermic syringe, douche tube with forced injection, etc.) : Having cover or protector for body entering conduit : Rotatable type valve (e.g., stopcock etc.))

Patent 6159185: Automatic sampling device with a syringe
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Means moved by person to inject or remove fluent material to or from body inserted conduit, holder, or reservoir : Injector or aspirator syringe supported only by person during use (e.g., hand held hypodermic syringe, douche tube with forced injection, etc.) : Having cover or protector for body entering conduit : Cover or protector for body entering conduit movable axially relative to one another : And extended therefrom by piston when syringe is used)

Patent 6159186: Infusion delivery system
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Means for controlling material flow to or from body, or metering a predetermined dose or amount : Drip meter : Specific structure of means connecting body entering conduit to syringe)

Patent 6159187: Reinforced catheter with a formable distal tip
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Body inserted tubular conduit structure (e.g., needles, cannulas, nozzles, trocars, catheters, etc.) : Bag type)

Patent 6159188: Apparatus and method for delivery of micro and submicro quantities of materials
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material applied to or removed from external surface of body, or cutaneous layer of skin (e.g., eye treatment, removal of skin impurities, etc.) : Means for treating eye or surface of ocular cavity : Implantable reservoir having inlet or outlet)

Patent 6159189: Method for instilling a controlled dose of fluid into the eye
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material applied to or removed from external surface of body, or cutaneous layer of skin (e.g., eye treatment, removal of skin impurities, etc.) : Means for treating eye or surface of ocular cavity : Implantable reservoir having inlet or outlet)

Patent 6159190: Absorbent article
(SURGERY : MEANS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING BODY FLUIDS OR WASTE MATERIAL (E.G., RECEPTACLES, ETC.) : Absorbent pad for external or internal application and supports therefor (e.g., catamenial devices, diapers, etc.) : Having specific design, shape, or structural feature : Elastic type edge : Absorbent means interposed between pervious topsheet and impervious backsheet)

Patent 6159191: Disposable diaper having leakage preventing walls
(SURGERY : MEANS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING BODY FLUIDS OR WASTE MATERIAL (E.G., RECEPTACLES, ETC.) : Absorbent pad for external or internal application and supports therefor (e.g., catamenial devices, diapers, etc.) : Having specific design, shape, or structural feature : Elastic type edge : Leg opening : Upstanding side flap : Plural elastic elements)

Patent 6159192: Sliding reconstitution device with seal
(SURGERY : CONTAINER FOR BLOOD OR BODY TREATING MATERIAL, OR MEANS USED THEREWITH (E.G., NEEDLE FOR PIERCING CONTAINER CLOSURE, ETC.) : Absorbent pad for external or internal application and supports therefor (e.g., catamenial devices, diapers, etc.))

Patent 6159193: Injection set
(SURGERY : CONTAINER FOR BLOOD OR BODY TREATING MATERIAL, OR MEANS USED THEREWITH (E.G., NEEDLE FOR PIERCING CONTAINER CLOSURE, ETC.) : Having hollow needle or spike for piercing container or container clossure : Plural compartments or bags)

Patent 6159194: System and method for electrosurgical tissue contraction
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Method : Having air or gas venting passage)

Patent 6159195: Exchange catheter and method of use
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Method : Having air or gas venting passage)

Patent 6159196: Methods and apparatus for transvascular muscular revascularization and drug delivery
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Method : Having air or gas venting passage)

Patent 6159197: Method and apparatus for treating body tissues and bodily fluid vessels
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Method : Therapeutic material introduced or removed through a piercing conduit (e.g., trocar) inserted into body : By measurement of a pressure differential)

Patent 6159198: Introducer system
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Body inserted tubular conduit structure (e.g., needles, cannulas, nozzles, trocars, catheters, etc.) : Flexible catheter or means (e.g., coupling) used therewith : Vaginal or douche type)

Patent 6159199: Device for the manipulation of cytotechnical instruments
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS :)

Patent 6159200: Systems, methods, and instruments for minimally invasive surgery
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS :)

Patent 6159201: Device for regional immobilization of a compliant body
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS :)

Patent 6159202: Corneal surgery apparatus
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Light application : Ophthalmic :)

Patent 6159203: Infrared laser catheter system
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Light application : Angioplasty : Cataracts or glaucoma)

Patent 6159204: Pulsed light source method for cutting away biological tissue
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Light application : Systems : Cataracts or glaucoma)

Patent 6159205: Radiation treatment method for treating eyes to correct vision
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Light application : Applicators : With beam shaping or redirecting (e.g., lens) : With optical fiber)

Patent 6159206: Medical implement for depositing implanted device and method of depositing implanted device
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Electrical application : Tip or other heat concentration means)

Patent 6159207: Protected ablation method and apparatus
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Electrical application : Applicators : Coagulation)

Patent 6159208: System and methods for electrosurgical treatment of obstructive sleep disorders
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Electrical application : Applicators : Coagulation)

Patent 6159209: Automatic resectoscope
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Electrical application : Applicators : Cutting : By needle)

Patent 6159210: Bone fixation pin with rotary cutting tip
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : External fixation means : Ring frame : With pivot to pedestal)

Patent 6159211: Stackable cage system for corpectomy/vertebrectomy
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Internal fixation means : Spinal positioner or stabilizer : Cyclable or incrementable)

Patent 6159212: Surgical tool and method to reduce vertebral displacement
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Internal fixation means : Spinal positioner or stabilizer : Cyclable or incrementable)

Patent 6159213: Cervical plate
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Internal fixation means : Cortical plate : Multi-element or coated plate : With forceps or tweezers)

Patent 6159214: Milling instrumentation and method for preparing a space between adjacent vertebral bodies
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Orthopedic cutting instrument : Reamer or drill : Staple or similar driven fastener)

Patent 6159215: Insertion instruments and method for delivering a vertebral body spacer
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Means for use in bone reperation : Osteotome or scraper)

Patent 6159216: Combination tibial preparation instrumentation
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Means for use in bone reperation : Osteotomy jig or fixture : Knee or knee joint : Having separable and distinct plate elements)

Patent 6159217: Trochlear clamp
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Means for use in bone reperation : Osteotomy jig or fixture : Knee or knee joint : Having separable and distinct plate elements)

Patent 6159218: Retinal tissue implantation tool
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Means for removing, inserting or aiding in the removal or insertion of eye lens material : Means for use in bone reperation)

Patent 6159219: Stent retrieval device
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Means for inserting or removing conduit within body : Means for use in bone reperation)

Patent 6159220: Medical retrieval device
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Means for concretion removal : Embryotome)

Patent 6159221: Stereotactic apparatus and methods
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Stereotaxic device : With fragmenting means)

Patent 6159222: Device for hair removal
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Means for removal of skin or material therefrom : Physical removal of hair or hair plugs from skin : Fetus extractor)

Patent 6159223: Surgical clip applicator
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier : Clip applier : Band applied to reproductive organ)

Patent 6159224: Multiple needle suturing instrument and method
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier : Mechanical suture or ligature applier : Means for clamping needle to handle : With mechanical means for applying tension (e.g., gearing, reels, etc.))

Patent 6159225: Device for interstitial transvascular intervention and revascularization
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Surgical mesh, connector, clip, clamp or band : Connector for hollow body organs : Connector is single element : With mechanical means for applying tension (e.g., gearing, reels, etc.))

Patent 6159226: Tongue cleaning device
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Optic, otic or oral scrapper or abrader : Occluding clip, clamp, or band)

Patent 6159227: Balloon catheter with stent securement means
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Internal pressure applicator (e.g., dilator) : Inflatable or expandible by fluid : Acupuncture means)

Patent 6159228: Applicator for luminal endoprostheses
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Internal pressure applicator (e.g., dilator) : Expanding dilator (e.g., expanding arm, etc.) : Nose or throat)

Patent 6159229: Stent delivery and deployment method
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Internal pressure applicator (e.g., dilator) : Expanding dilator (e.g., expanding arm, etc.) : Nose or throat)

Patent 6159230: Expandable lumen device and method of use
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Internal pressure applicator (e.g., dilator) : With emboli trap or filter : Nose or throat)

Patent 6159231: Lifting rib retractor
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Forceps : Jaws biased to open or closed position : Horn bender)

Patent 6159232: Clotting cascade initiating apparatus and methods of use and methods of closing wounds
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Sutureless closure : Combined with another device)

Patent 6159233: Surgical needle device
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Suturing needle : Needle tip or body structure : Approximating clip or serrefine)

Patent 6159234: Method and apparatus for securing a suture
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Suture retaining means (e.g., buttons) : Organic material containing)

Patent 6159235: Selflock anchor screw
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Suture retaining means (e.g., buttons) : Organic material containing)

Patent 6159236: Expandable treatment device for photodynamic therapy and method of using same
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Light application : Lamp and casing : Internal application : By partially or wholly implanted device)

Patent 6159237: Implantable vascular and endoluminal stents
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : ARTERIAL PROSTHESIS (I.E., BLOOD VESSEL) : Stent combined with surgical delivery system (e.g., surgical tools, delivery sheath, etc.) :)

Patent 6159238: Stent having variable properties and method of its use
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : ARTERIAL PROSTHESIS (I.E., BLOOD VESSEL) : Stent combined with surgical delivery system (e.g., surgical tools, delivery sheath, etc.) :)

Patent 6159239: Woven stent/graft structure
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : ARTERIAL PROSTHESIS (I.E., BLOOD VESSEL) : Stent in combination with graft : Expandable stent with constraining means)

Patent 6159240: Rigid annuloplasty device that becomes compliant after implantation
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : HEART VALVE : Annuloplasty device : Ball-valve type)

Patent 6159241: Method and apparatus for adjusting corneal curvature using multiple removable corneal implants
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : EYE PROSTHESIS (E.G., LENS OR CORNEAL IMPLANT, OR ARTIFICIAL EYE, ETC.) : Corneal implant : Corneal ring : Rotary pump)

Patent 6159242: Intraocular lens having support member fixed in hole formed in insert embedded in lens body, and method of producing the same
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : EYE PROSTHESIS (E.G., LENS OR CORNEAL IMPLANT, OR ARTIFICIAL EYE, ETC.) : Intraocular lens : Having supporting structure for lens : Specific supporting structure (e.g., haptic, plate, etc.) : Haptic and optic junction :)

Patent 6159243: Kit for implantation of a voice prosthesis in patients on whom a laryngectomy has been performed
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : LARYNX, TRACHEA, TRACHEOBRONCHIAL PROSTHESIS OR COMBINATION THEREOF : Implantable)

Patent 6159244: Expandable variable angle intervertebral fusion implant
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Bone : Spine bone : Removable)

Patent 6159245: Box cage for intervertebral body fusion
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Bone : Spine bone : Removable)

Patent 6159246: Surgical method and tool for repairing a patella of the knee joint
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Means for use in bone reperation : Osteotome or scraper)

Patent 6159247: Metacarpal-phalangeal joint replacement
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Bone : Joint bone : Wrist, hand (e.g., finger, etc.) : Finger bone : Lunate or scaphoid bone)

Patent 6159248: Knee prosthesis
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : LEG : Knee : Brake or latch : Weight or position responsive : Including sleeve around stem member)

Patent 6159249: Dye composition and method for dyeing hydrophobic fiber with the same
(BLEACHING AND DYEING; FLUID TREATMENT AND CHEMICAL MODIFICATION OF TEXTILES AND FIBERS : MULTIPLE CHEMICALLY DIVERSE FIBERS OR FIBERS WITH DIFFERENT CROSS SECTION, PROCESS OF DYEING OR PRODUCT : Highly viscous dye concentrate, e.g., paste, etc.)

Patent 6159250: Doubled reactive dyes
(BLEACHING AND DYEING; FLUID TREATMENT AND CHEMICAL MODIFICATION OF TEXTILES AND FIBERS : REACTIVE DYE COMPOSITION, PROCESS, OR PRODUCT : Alkylene sulfato, halotriazine, halodiazine, haloquinoxaline, or halopyrimidine dye : Silica or calcareous substrate, e.g., glass, etc.)

Patent 6159251: Dye mixtures of fiber-reactive azo dyes and use thereof for dyeing material containing hydroxy-and/or carboxamido groups
(BLEACHING AND DYEING; FLUID TREATMENT AND CHEMICAL MODIFICATION OF TEXTILES AND FIBERS : DYE OR POTENTIAL DYE COMPOSITION, ADDITIVE, TREATMENT, PROCESS, PRODUCT, OR ANCILLARY DYE OPERATION : Mixed dyes, noncomplexed : Azo : Halogen-containing)

Patent 6159252: Process and device for producing granulates by fluidized bed spray granulation
(CHEMISTRY: PHYSICAL PROCESSES : PHYSICAL PROCESSES : Agglomerating : Fluidized bed : Rare earth compounds)

Patent 6159253: Thermally formed tab slots in a separator for a spirally-wound electrochemical cell
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Electric battery cell making : Strain gauge making)

Patent 6159254: Wax composition for forming candles
(FUEL AND RELATED COMPOSITIONS : CANDLE COMPOSITION : Liquid hydrocarbon base (e.g., gasoline, etc.))

Patent 6159255: Method for predicting intrinsic properties of a mixture
(FUEL AND RELATED COMPOSITIONS : LIQUID FUELS (EXCLUDING FUELS THAT ARE EXCLUSIVELY MIXTURES OF LIQUID HYDROCARBONS) : The liquid medium is, or contains, hydrocarbon)

Patent 6159256: Method for desulfurizing a fuel for use in a fuel cell power plant
(GAS: HEATING AND ILLUMINATING : GENERATORS : Carbide cartridges)

Patent 6159257: Water-resistant, glass-like, polysaccharide abrasive grits and method of making same
(ABRASIVE TOOL MAKING PROCESS, MATERIAL, OR COMPOSITION : WITH CARBOHYDRATE OR REACTION PRODUCT THEREOF :)

Patent 6159258: Air filter elements with foam pre-cleaners
(GAS SEPARATION : PLURAL SERIAL BASICALLY DIVERSE SEPARATING MEDIA : Plural stages in unitary casing : Heat exchanger is part of separator or is contiguous therewith)

Patent 6159259: Filter for compressed air
(GAS SEPARATION : PLURAL SERIAL BASICALLY DIVERSE SEPARATING MEDIA : Plural stages in unitary casing : Deflector and fibrous, filamentary, particulate solids, or cohesive sheet filter type : Multiple of one type in series of parallel in flow path : Filters :)

Patent 6159260: Filter unit
(GAS SEPARATION : WITH MEANS SECURING OR RETAINING SEPARATING MEDIA : Unit or cohesive sheet-like media in flow line or frame : Gasket or sealing means : With additional transversely arranged members)

Patent 6159261: Filter cartridge
(GAS SEPARATION : WITH MEANS SECURING OR RETAINING SEPARATING MEDIA : Unit or cohesive sheet-like media in flow line or frame : Gasket or sealing means : With additional transversely arranged members)

Patent 6159262: Fertilizers
(CHEMISTRY: FERTILIZERS : PROCESSES AND PRODUCTS : Bacterial : Nitrogen fixing or nitrifying :)

Patent 6159263: Sewage sludge recycling with a pipe cross-reactor
(CHEMISTRY: FERTILIZERS : PROCESSES AND PRODUCTS : Organic material-containing : Fermentation)

Patent 6159264: Composites of powdered fillers and polymer matrix
Patent 6159265: Powered metal injection compacting composition
(SPECIALIZED METALLURGICAL PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS FOR USE THEREIN, CONSOLIDATED METAL POWDER COMPOSITIONS, AND LOOSE METAL PARTICULATE MIXTURES : COMPOSITIONS : Consolidated metal powder compositions : With nonmetal constituent - Silicon(Si) considered a metal (e.g., cermet, etc.) : Containing Alkaline earth metal compound or Aluminum(Al) compound)

Patent 6159266: Sintered powder metal bodies and process for producing the same
(SPECIALIZED METALLURGICAL PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS FOR USE THEREIN, CONSOLIDATED METAL POWDER COMPOSITIONS, AND LOOSE METAL PARTICULATE MIXTURES : COMPOSITIONS : Consolidated metal powder compositions : With nonmetal constituent - Silicon(Si) considered a metal (e.g., cermet, etc.) : Nonmetal is elemental Carbon(C) only : Carbon(C) associated with more than one metal)

Patent 6159267: Palladium-containing particles, method and apparatus of manufacture, palladium-containing devices made therefrom
(SPECIALIZED METALLURGICAL PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS FOR USE THEREIN, CONSOLIDATED METAL POWDER COMPOSITIONS, AND LOOSE METAL PARTICULATE MIXTURES : COMPOSITIONS : Loose particulate mixture (i.e., composition) containing metal particles : Mixture contains particles of nonmetal : Base metal is Beryllium(Be) only)

Patent 6159268: Process for pyrometallurgical processing in a furnace chamber, of metal-containing waste
(SPECIALIZED METALLURGICAL PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS FOR USE THEREIN, CONSOLIDATED METAL POWDER COMPOSITIONS, AND LOOSE METAL PARTICULATE MIXTURES : PROCESSES : Producing or treating free metal : At 300 degrees C or greater (e.g., pyrometallurgy, etc.) : Aluminum(Al))

Patent 6159269: Recovery of metal from dross and apparatus therefore
(SPECIALIZED METALLURGICAL PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS FOR USE THEREIN, CONSOLIDATED METAL POWDER COMPOSITIONS, AND LOOSE METAL PARTICULATE MIXTURES : PROCESSES : Producing or treating free metal : At 300 degrees C or greater (e.g., pyrometallurgy, etc.) : Nonferrous : Aluminum(Al) : Treating slag or dross : Vaporizing or condensing)

Patent 6159270: Phytoremediation of metals
(SPECIALIZED METALLURGICAL PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS FOR USE THEREIN, CONSOLIDATED METAL POWDER COMPOSITIONS, AND LOOSE METAL PARTICULATE MIXTURES : PROCESSES : Producing or treating free metal : Below 300 degrees C : Using nonmetallic material which is liquid under standard conditions (e.g., hydrometallurgy, etc.) : Arsenic(As))

Patent 6159271: Method and system for orienting diamagnetic liquid with respect to a gas in a low gravity environment
(GAS SEPARATION: PROCESSES : MAGNETIC SEPARATION : Liquid level sensed)

Patent 6159272: Hydrogen recovery process
(GAS SEPARATION: PROCESSES : COMPRESSING AND INDIRECT COOLING OF GASEOUS FLUID MIXTURE TO SEPARATE : Halogen containing compound removed from gas)

Patent 6159273: Emission control system and method for controlling the amount of airborne particulate matter discharging from a fiber processing plant
(GAS SEPARATION: PROCESSES : FILTERING : Tortuous flow path)

Patent 6159274: Coloring mechanism and a recording material with the mechanism
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Marking : Inks : Invisible : Group VA metal atom (As, Sb, Bi))

Patent 6159275: Paints and printing inks containing modified carbon blacks
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Marking : Inks : Pigment containing : The pigment is inorganic : Hydrocarbon compound containing)

Patent 6159276: Sealing system for combustible engines and the like
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Leak stopping : Organic nitrogen compound or organic sulfur compound containing)

Patent 6159277: Amorphous silica particles having a double structure, process for producing the same and use
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Wax containing : With filler, dye or pigment : With hydrocarbon)

Patent 6159278: Preparation of bituminous concrete comprising wire pieces
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Bituminous material or tarry residue : With filler, dye or pigment : Fibrous : With hydrocarbon)

Patent 6159279: Recycled roadway material millings based asphalt-fines matrix, procedure for recycling these materials and use of the coated material
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Bituminous material or tarry residue : With filler, dye or pigment : Specified particle or screen-mesh size stated : With hydrocarbon)

Patent 6159280: Cupric oxychloride cement foodservice flooring
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Inorganic settable ingredient containing : Oxy salt type cement : Physical introduction of gas (e.g., by mixing, agitation, injection, whipping, etc.))

Patent 6159281: Deterioration preventive for concrete or mortar and method for preventing deterioration of concrete or mortar
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Additive materials for inorganic cements which contain a hydraulic settable material : Organic material containing additive (e.g., carbohydrate, bituminous material, etc.) : Organic material containing)

Patent 6159282: Method of pulling a single crystal
(SINGLE-CRYSTAL, ORIENTED-CRYSTAL, AND EPITAXY GROWTH PROCESSES; NON-COATING APPARATUS THEREFOR : PROCESSES OF GROWTH FROM LIQUID OR SUPERCRITICAL STATE : Having pulling during growth (e.g., Czochralski method, zone drawing) : Using temperature gradient (e.g., moving zone recrystallization))

Patent 6159283: Apparatus and method for measuring mechanical strength of neck portion of seed crystal and method for producing silicon single crystal
(SINGLE-CRYSTAL, ORIENTED-CRYSTAL, AND EPITAXY GROWTH PROCESSES; NON-COATING APPARATUS THEREFOR : PROCESSES OF GROWTH FROM LIQUID OR SUPERCRITICAL STATE : Having pulling during growth (e.g., Czochralski method, zone drawing) : Using temperature gradient (e.g., moving zone recrystallization))

Patent 6159284: Process and device for producing a cylindrical single crystal and process for cutting semiconductor wafers
(SINGLE-CRYSTAL, ORIENTED-CRYSTAL, AND EPITAXY GROWTH PROCESSES; NON-COATING APPARATUS THEREFOR : PROCESSES OF GROWTH FROM LIQUID OR SUPERCRITICAL STATE : Having pulling during growth (e.g., Czochralski method, zone drawing) : Including non-coincident axes of rotation (e.g., relative eccentric) : Defines a flat product)

Patent 6159285: Converting <100> and <111> ingots to <110> ingots
(SINGLE-CRYSTAL, ORIENTED-CRYSTAL, AND EPITAXY GROWTH PROCESSES; NON-COATING APPARATUS THEREFOR : PROCESSES OF GROWTH FROM LIQUID OR SUPERCRITICAL STATE : Having pulling during growth (e.g., Czochralski method, zone drawing) : With a significant technique for (a) preliminary preparation or growth starting or (b) product handling or growth ending (e.g., arrangement of or crystallography of seed) : Replenishing of precursor during growth (e.g., continuous method, zone pulling))

Patent 6159286: Process for controlling diamond nucleation during diamond synthesis
(SINGLE-CRYSTAL, ORIENTED-CRYSTAL, AND EPITAXY GROWTH PROCESSES; NON-COATING APPARATUS THEREFOR : PROCESSES OF GROWTH FROM LIQUID OR SUPERCRITICAL STATE : Havin growth from molten state (e.g., solution melt) : Precursor composition intentionally different from product (e.g., excess component, non-product forming component, dopant, non-stoichiometric precursor, solvent, flux) : Unusable portion contains a metal atom (e.g., diamond or CBN growth in metal solvent) : Excess component or non-product appearing component contains a metal atom)

Patent 6159287: Truncated susceptor for vapor-phase deposition
(SINGLE-CRYSTAL, ORIENTED-CRYSTAL, AND EPITAXY GROWTH PROCESSES; NON-COATING APPARATUS THEREFOR : FORMING FROM VAPOR OR GASEOUS STATE (E.G., VPE, SUBLIMATION) : With decomposition of a precursor (except impurity or dopant precursor) composed of diverse atoms (e.g., CVD) : Characterized by specified crystallography or arrangement of substrate (e.g., wafer cassette, Miller index) : Fully-sealed or vacuum-maintained chamber (e.g., ampoule))

Patent 6159288: Method and apparatus for cleaning treatment
(COATING APPARATUS : WITH CLEANING OR RECONDITIONING WORK SUPPORT OR CONVEYER : Cooling)

Patent 6159289: Doctoring device for an apparatus to apply a liquid or viscid medium onto a moving base surface
(COATING APPARATUS : SOLID MEMBER OR MATERIAL ACTING ON COATING AFTER APPLICATION : Rotary member : Running length work : Member opposed to work back-up : Running length work)

Patent 6159290: Apparatus for, and method of, providing controlled depositions on substrates
(COATING APPARATUS : PROJECTION OR SPRAY TYPE : Rotating work : Rotating work)

Patent 6159291: Substrate treating apparatus
(COATING APPARATUS : PROJECTION OR SPRAY TYPE : Rotating work : Moving projector : Opposed)

Patent 6159292: Tape ruler coating nylon resin forming structure
(COATING APPARATUS : IMMERSION OR WORK-CONFINED POOL TYPE : Work extending through pool-confining wall area : Running length work : Opposed)

Patent 6159293: Magnetic containment of hot dip coating bath
(COATING APPARATUS : WITH MEANS TO APPLY ELECTRICAL AND/OR RADIANT ENERGY TO WORK AND/OR COATING MATERIAL : Electrostatic and/or electromagnetic attraction or projection of coating material to work : Including electromagnetic field : Porous)

Patent 6159294: Apparatus for coating board-shaped articles, especially printed circuit boards
(COATING APPARATUS : WITH MEANS TO APPLY ELECTRICAL AND/OR RADIANT ENERGY TO WORK AND/OR COATING MATERIAL : Radiant heating : Radiant drying of coated work : Gravity flow of coating material)

Patent 6159295: Limited-volume apparatus for forming thin film aerogels on semiconductor substrates
(COATING APPARATUS : CONTROL MEANS RESPONSIVE TO A RANDOMLY OCCURRING SENSED CONDITION : Responsive to condition of coating material : Presence of work at or passage of work through coating station sensed)

Patent 6159296: Optical lens coloring system
(COATING APPARATUS : INTERFACING CONTROL OF PLURAL OPERATIONS : Responsive to condition of coating material)

Patent 6159297: Semiconductor process chamber and processing method
(COATING APPARATUS : CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL : Cyclic operation of singular element)

Patent 6159298: Thermal processing system
(COATING APPARATUS : GAS OR VAPOR DEPOSITION : Web or sheet work)

Patent 6159299: Wafer pedestal with a purge ring
(COATING APPARATUS : GAS OR VAPOR DEPOSITION : Web or sheet work)

Patent 6159300: Apparatus for forming non-single-crystal semiconductor thin film, method for forming non-single-crystal semiconductor thin film, and method for
(COATING APPARATUS : GAS OR VAPOR DEPOSITION : Running length work : Cut off)

Patent 6159301: Substrate holding apparatus for processing semiconductor
(COATING APPARATUS : GAS OR VAPOR DEPOSITION : Work support : Movable crucible)

Patent 6159302: Neutral phosphate pre-coagulant composition for clarification in white sugar production
(SUGAR, STARCH, AND CARBOHYDRATES : : Carbohydrate manufacture and refining : Sugar manufacture and refining : Treatment of sacchariferous solutions : Physical separation of impurities : Settling or flotation :)

Patent 6159303: Liquid displacement apparatus and liquid displacement method
(CLEANING AND LIQUID CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : : Including regeneration, purification, recovery or separation of agent used : Longitudinally traveling work, of bar, strip, strand, sheet or web form)

Patent 6159304: Solder paste
(METAL TREATMENT : COMPOSITIONS : Fluxing : Localized or zone heating or cooling treatment)

Patent 6159305: High speed induction motor rotor and method of fabrication
(METAL TREATMENT : PROCESS OF MODIFYING OR MAINTAINING INTERNAL PHYSICAL STRUCTURE (I.E., MICROSTRUCTURE) OR CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF METAL, PROCESS OF REACTIVE COATING OF METAL AND PROCESS OF CHEMICAL-HEAT REMOVING (E.G., FLAME-CUTTING, ETC.) OR BURNING OF METAL : Magnetic materials : Silicon steel : Heat treatment :)

Patent 6159306: Carburizing device and method of using the same
(METAL TREATMENT : PROCESS OF MODIFYING OR MAINTAINING INTERNAL PHYSICAL STRUCTURE (I.E., MICROSTRUCTURE) OR CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF METAL, PROCESS OF REACTIVE COATING OF METAL AND PROCESS OF CHEMICAL-HEAT REMOVING (E.G., FLAME-CUTTING, ETC.) OR BURNING OF METAL : Carburizing or nitriding using externally supplied carbon or nitrogen source : Iron(Fe) or iron base alloy : Utilizing hydrocarbon, oil or oxygenated hydrocarbon (e.g., alcohol, furan, carbohydrate, etc.) : With post-nitriding heat or quenching)

Patent 6159307: Method of annealing nonferrous metal parts without stickers
(METAL TREATMENT : PROCESS OF MODIFYING OR MAINTAINING INTERNAL PHYSICAL STRUCTURE (I.E., MICROSTRUCTURE) OR CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF METAL, PROCESS OF REACTIVE COATING OF METAL AND PROCESS OF CHEMICAL-HEAT REMOVING (E.G., FLAME-CUTTING, ETC.) OR BURNING OF METAL : Processes of coating utilizing a reactive composition which reacts with metal substrate or composition therefore : Coating during or after metal oxide formation : Metal substrate contains elemental aluminum or magnesium or alloy thereof)

Patent 6159308: Rare earth permanent magnet and production method thereof
(METAL TREATMENT : STOCK : Magnetic : Rare earth and transition metal containing : Boron containing : In fused state)

Patent 6159309: Grain-oriented electrical steel sheet and method for producing same
(METAL TREATMENT : STOCK : Magnetic : Iron base (i.e., ferrous) : Silicon containing : Specific crystallographic orientation : Magnesium(Mg) containing)

Patent 6159310: Wire for welding high-chromium steel
(METAL TREATMENT : STOCK : Ferrous (i.e., iron base) : Nine percent or more chromium containing : Six percent or more group IV, V or VI transition metal containing)

Patent 6159311: Martensitic stainless steel pipe and method for manufacturing the same
(METAL TREATMENT : STOCK : Ferrous (i.e., iron base) : Nine percent or more chromium containing : Six percent or more group IV, V or VI transition metal containing)

Patent 6159312: Ultra-high strength triple phase steels with excellent cryogenic temperature toughness
(METAL TREATMENT : STOCK : Ferrous (i.e., iron base) : Nickel containing : Molybdenum containing)

Patent 6159313: Production of aluminum alloy strip for use in making thin gauge foils
(METAL TREATMENT : PROCESS OF MODIFYING OR MAINTAINING INTERNAL PHYSICAL STRUCTURE (I.E., MICROSTRUCTURE) OR CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF METAL, PROCESS OF REACTIVE COATING OF METAL AND PROCESS OF CHEMICAL-HEAT REMOVING (E.G., FLAME-CUTTING, ETC.) OR BURNING OF METAL : With casting or solidifying from melt : Aluminum(Al) or aluminum base alloy : Continuous casting : With tempering, ageing, solution treating (i.e., for hardening), precipitation hardening or strengthening, or quenching)

Patent 6159314: Nickel-base single-crystal superalloys, method for manufacturing the same, and gas turbine parts prepared therefrom
(METAL TREATMENT : PROCESS OF MODIFYING OR MAINTAINING INTERNAL PHYSICAL STRUCTURE (I.E., MICROSTRUCTURE) OR CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF METAL, PROCESS OF REACTIVE COATING OF METAL AND PROCESS OF CHEMICAL-HEAT REMOVING (E.G., FLAME-CUTTING, ETC.) OR BURNING OF METAL : With casting or solidifying from melt : Nickel(Ni) or nickel base alloy : With working)

Patent 6159315: Stress relieving of an age hardenable aluminum alloy product
(METAL TREATMENT : PROCESS OF MODIFYING OR MAINTAINING INTERNAL PHYSICAL STRUCTURE (I.E., MICROSTRUCTURE) OR CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF METAL, PROCESS OF REACTIVE COATING OF METAL AND PROCESS OF CHEMICAL-HEAT REMOVING (E.G., FLAME-CUTTING, ETC.) OR BURNING OF METAL : Heating or cooling of solid metal : Aluminum(Al) or aluminum base alloy : With working : Multiple working steps : With ageing, solution treating (i.e., for hardening), precipitation hardening or strengthening : Separate cooling step follows cold working step)

Patent 6159316: Method of making multi-pocket filter
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : With sonic or ultrasonic treatment : To similarly formed batt)

Patent 6159317: Vehicle lamp and vibration type welding method for the vehicle lamp
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : Friction treatment (e.g., welding) : Sheet or web splicing)

Patent 6159318: Method for forming fibrous filter media, filter units and product
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : Bonding of flexible filamentary material while in indefinite length or running length : With formation of filaments : Running length web)

Patent 6159319: Method and apparatus for forming pocketed coil spring mattresses
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : Of at least two bonded subassemblies : Of filamentary material only to form article)

Patent 6159320: Method and apparatus for manufacturing paint rollers
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : With winding of web or sheet : Uniting to separate core : Tubular core : Between plural webs)

Patent 6159321: Centrifugation support
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : With permanent bending or reshaping or surface deformation of self sustaining lamina : Bending of one piece blank and joining edges to form article : Flexible sheet to cylinder lamina)

Patent 6159322: Photosensitive ceramic green sheet, ceramic package, and process for producing the same
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : Direct contact transfer of adhered lamina from carrier to base : By folding)

Patent 6159323: Process for selective transfer of a microstructure formed on an initial substrate to a final substrate
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : Direct contact transfer of adhered lamina from carrier to base : To base coated with adhesive : Transfer of printing or design)

Patent 6159324: Process for manufacturing protective helmets
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : With lamina formation by molding or casting : To base coated with adhesive)

Patent 6159325: Electrostatic webs for sewing patterns
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : With cutting, punching, tearing or severing : And assembly with different lamina)

Patent 6159326: Method of and apparatus for applying light-shield member to photosensitive member
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : With cutting, punching, tearing or severing : Prior to assembly : Subsequent to assembly of laminae)

Patent 6159327: Apparatus and method for applying heat bondable lamina to a substrate
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : With cutting, punching, tearing or severing : Prior to assembly : Of plural laminae from single stock and assembling to each other or to additional lamina : Closure cap liner applying type)

Patent 6159328: Tape dispenser and method and system for application and severance of two-part tape
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : With cutting, punching, tearing or severing : Of continuous or running length bonded web : Of plural laminae from single stock and assembling to each other or to additional lamina)

Patent 6159329: Self-adhesive graph appliques
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : With printing : With application of adhesive)

Patent 6159330: Pressure sealer serrated sealing roll
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : Bonding of facing continuously contacting laminae at spaced points only : To the lining of hollow body)

Patent 6159331: Method of using bridging agent for laminates
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : Particular adhesive : Organic containing : Synthetic resin containing : Nitrogenous resin : With polymerization completion, i.e., curing, after assembly : Derived from aldehyde or ketone :)

Patent 6159332: System for etching polysilicon in fabricating semiconductor device
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : DIFFERENTIAL FLUID ETCHING APPARATUS : With etchant gas supply or exhaust structure located outside of etching chamber (e.g., supply tank, pipe network, exhaust pump, particle filter) : For detection or control of electrical parameter (e.g., current, voltage, resistance, power, etc.))

Patent 6159333: Substrate processing system configurable for deposition or cleaning
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : DIFFERENTIAL FLUID ETCHING APPARATUS : Delaminating, per se)

Patent 6159334: Device for adhering protective film onto personal data recording surface of identification booklet
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : SURFACE BONDING MEANS AND/OR ASSEMBLY MEANS THEREFOR : Presses or press platen structures, per se : Heated : With endless belt : Means separating articles from bulk source)

Patent 6159335: Method for treating pulp to reduce disintegration energy
(PAPER MAKING AND FIBER LIBERATION : PROCESSES OF CHEMICAL LIBERATION, RECOVERY OR PURIFICATION OF NATURAL CELLULOSE OR FIBROUS MATERIAL : With chemical or physical modification of liberated fiber : With alkali metal, alkaline earth metal, or ammonium compound)

Patent 6159336: Method and device for the continuous cooking of pulp
(PAPER MAKING AND FIBER LIBERATION : PROCESSES OF CHEMICAL LIBERATION, RECOVERY OR PURIFICATION OF NATURAL CELLULOSE OR FIBROUS MATERIAL : Continuous chemical treatment or continuous charging or discharging : From waste liquor)

Patent 6159337: Dissolved organic materials control in cellulose pulp production
(PAPER MAKING AND FIBER LIBERATION : PROCESSES OF CHEMICAL LIBERATION, RECOVERY OR PURIFICATION OF NATURAL CELLULOSE OR FIBROUS MATERIAL : With regeneration, reclamation, reuse, recycling or destruction of digestion fluid : Recirculation (includes separation from fibers) : With treatment of fluids during recirculation : In digester)

Patent 6159338: Supply of washing liquid in a fractionating multi-stage washer
(PAPER MAKING AND FIBER LIBERATION : PROCESSES OF CHEMICAL LIBERATION, RECOVERY OR PURIFICATION OF NATURAL CELLULOSE OR FIBROUS MATERIAL : With squeezing, compression, rubbing, kneading : Recirculation (includes separation from fibers))

Patent 6159339: Paper size and paper sizing process
(PAPER MAKING AND FIBER LIBERATION : PROCESSES AND PRODUCTS : Non-fiber additive : Cellulosic)

Patent 6159340: Hydrolyzed polymers of N-vinylcarboxamides as paper, paperboard and cardboard dry strength enhancers
(PAPER MAKING AND FIBER LIBERATION : PROCESSES AND PRODUCTS : Non-fiber additive : Synthetic resin : Nitrogen containing : Hydrocarbon or halohydrocarbon)

Patent 6159341: Wire part for forming a multi-ply fiber web
(PAPER MAKING AND FIBER LIBERATION : APPARATUS : Running or indefinite length product forming and/or treating means : Plural molds or plural spaced areas of application on a single mold : Molds converge to unit web : Tangent cylinder molds)

Patent 6159342: Shoe press
(PAPER MAKING AND FIBER LIBERATION : APPARATUS : Running or indefinite length product forming and/or treating means : Press and felt : Extended nip press : Vibrating or shaking (e.g., shake frames))

Patent 6159343: Press-to-dryer apparatus
(PAPER MAKING AND FIBER LIBERATION : APPARATUS : Running or indefinite length product forming and/or treating means : Press and felt : With separate heated drying means : With heating means)

Patent 6159344: Reaction and distillation device
(DISTILLATION: APPARATUS : APPARATUS : Systems : Separatory : Still and column : Plural columns : Gas bench)

Patent 6159345: Method and apparatus for recovering and/or recycling solvents
(DISTILLATION: PROCESSES, SEPARATORY : WITH MEASURING, TESTING OR INSPECTING :)

Patent 6159346: Inhibition of 141b decomposition
(DISTILLATION: PROCESSES, SEPARATORY : ADDITION OF MATERIAL TO DISTILLAND TO INHIBIT OR PREVENT REACTION OR TO STABILIZE : Of concentration)

Patent 6159347: Methods for separating a tocol from a tocol-containing mixture
(DISTILLATION: PROCESSES, SEPARATORY : WITH DISPARATE PHYSICAL SEPARATION : Utilizing liquid-liquid extracting of distillation product : Organic material)

Patent 6159348: Method of making a coated planet gear journal bearing
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : : Coating, forming or etching by sputtering : Glow discharge sputter deposition (e.g., cathode sputtering, etc.) : Specified deposition material or use : Using modifying agent)

Patent 6159349: Electrolytic cell for hydrogen peroxide production
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : APPARATUS : Electrolytic : Cells : Diaphragm type : Plural cells : With feeding and/or withdrawal means : Gas : Gas)

Patent 6159350: Magnetron sputtering apparatus and mask
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : APPARATUS : Coating, forming or etching by sputtering : Coating : Specified mask, shield or shutter : Hook or loop)

Patent 6159351: Magnet array for magnetrons
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : APPARATUS : Coating, forming or etching by sputtering : Coating : Magnetically enhanced : Flux passes through target surface : Planar magnetron : Including resilient means (e.g., spring, etc.))

Patent 6159352: Process for the electrochemical synthesis of N-acetylcysteine from cystine
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : : Electrophoresis or electro-osmosis processes and electrolyte compositions therefor when not provided for elsewhere : Barrier separation (e.g., using membrane, filter paper, etc.) : Ion selective : Using both anion and cation selective membranes : Alternating anion and cation selective membranes : Organic material prepared, recovered, or treated : Isocyanate)

Patent 6159353: Capillary electrophoretic separation system
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : APPARATUS : Electrophoretic or electro-osmotic apparatus : Capillary electrophoresis type : Plural parallel plates (e.g., desmearing reactor, etc.))

Patent 6159354: Electric potential shaping method for electroplating
(ELECTROLYSIS: PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS USED THEREIN, AND METHODS OF PREPARING THE COMPOSITIONS : ELECTROLYTIC COATING (PROCESS, COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF PREPARING COMPOSITION) : Controlling current distribution within bath : Energy produced by laser)

Patent 6159355: Process for the electrolytic production of cyanide in nitrocarburizing melts
(ELECTROLYSIS: PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS USED THEREIN, AND METHODS OF PREPARING THE COMPOSITIONS : ELECTROLYTIC SYNTHESIS (PROCESS, COMPOSITION, AND METHOD OF PREPARING COMPOSITION) : Utilizing fused bath : Inorganic compound produced : Nitrogen containing : Utilizing organic compound-containing bath)

Patent 6159356: Process for the production of high purity copper metal from primary or secondary sulphides
(ELECTROLYSIS: PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS USED THEREIN, AND METHODS OF PREPARING THE COMPOSITIONS : ELECTROLYTIC SYNTHESIS (PROCESS, COMPOSITION, AND METHOD OF PREPARING COMPOSITION) : Preparing single metal : Copper produced : Leaching, dissolving, or extracting prior to synthesis : Utilizing halogen containing material : Iron, cobalt, or nickel containing)

Patent 6159358: Process and apparatus using plate arrangement for reactant heating and preheating
(MINERAL OILS: PROCESSES AND PRODUCTS : CHEMICAL CONVERSION OF HYDROCARBONS : Solvent extraction)

Patent 6159359: Modular filter apparatus
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : WITH ALARM, INDICATOR, REGISTER, RECORDER, SIGNAL OR INSPECTION MEANS : Responsive to fluid flow : Including specified pressure change)

Patent 6159360: Invertible filter centrifuge including a solids drier
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : FLOW, FLUID PRESSURE OR MATERIAL LEVEL, RESPONSIVE : Diverse sensing means : Sight glass)

Patent 6159361: Oil-reclaiming bouyant apparatus
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : FLOW, FLUID PRESSURE OR MATERIAL LEVEL, RESPONSIVE : Float : Check valve controlled)

Patent 6159362: Skimmer valve
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : FLOW, FLUID PRESSURE OR MATERIAL LEVEL, RESPONSIVE : Float : Check valve controlled)

Patent 6159363: Water carafe filter cartridge
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : FLOW, FLUID PRESSURE OR MATERIAL LEVEL, RESPONSIVE : Check valve : Including manually controlled element)

Patent 6159364: Water treatment system based on denitrification
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : WITH GAS-LIQUID SURFACE CONTACT MEANS : Thermal)

Patent 6159365: Method and apparatus for treating contaminated water
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : WITH GAS-LIQUID SURFACE CONTACT MEANS : With separator : Controlled discharge means)

Patent 6159366: No spill, self-bleeding filter
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : STRUCTURAL INSTALLATION : Ancillary to storage tank : Aquarium or swimming pool)

Patent 6159367: Telescopic housing for a magnet array
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : MAGNETIC : Directly applied to separator)

Patent 6159368: Multi-well microfiltration apparatus
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : CASING DIVIDED BY MEMBRANE INTO SECTIONS HAVING INLET(S) AND/OR OUTLET(S) : Each section having inlet(s) and outlet(s) : Planar membrane : Incompatible shapes)

Patent 6159369: Process for the partial modification of porous, hydrophilitic filter membranes, of filter membranes treated in such manner and filter
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : FILTER : Material : Semipermeable membrane : Organic : Sulfone : Amide)

Patent 6159370: Solvent and acid resistant membrane on the basis of polyacrylnitrile (PAN) and a comonomer copolymerized therewith and a method of
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : FILTER : Material : Semipermeable membrane : Organic : Vinyl : Acrylonitrile : Imide)

Patent 6159371: Constructed wetlands remediation system
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : PROCESSES : Treatment by living organism : Including plant or animal of higher order :)

Patent 6159372: Method for treating waste water with a high concentration of organic matter by using ball shaped circulating and elongated stationary
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : PROCESSES : Treatment by living organism : Anaerobically, with subsequently aerobically treating liquid : And reusing oxidant)

Patent 6159373: Cleaning of hollow fibre membranes
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : PROCESSES : Liquid/liquid solvent or colloidal extraction or diffusing or passing through septum selective as to material of a component of liquid; such diffusing or passing being effected by other than only an ion exchange or sorption process : Including cleaning or sterilizing of apparatus : And anaerobic treatment)

Patent 6159374: Softened brine treatment of crude oil
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : PROCESSES : Liquid/liquid solvent or colloidal extraction or diffusing or passing through septum selective as to material of a component of liquid; such diffusing or passing being effected by other than only an ion exchange or sorption process : Including ion exchange or other chemical reaction : And anaerobic treatment)

Patent 6159375: Method for removing leukocytes and methylene blue from plasma
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : PROCESSES : Liquid/liquid solvent or colloidal extraction or diffusing or passing through septum selective as to material of a component of liquid; such diffusing or passing being effected by other than only an ion exchange or sorption process : Diffusing or passing through septum selective as to material of a component in liquid/liquid solvent or colloidal extraction : Biological fluid (e.g., blood, urine, etc.) : Of sludge or separated solid)

Patent 6159376: Laundromat wastewater treatment
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : PROCESSES : Ion exchange or selective sorption : Including diverse separating or treating of liquid : By making an insoluble substance or accreting suspended constituents : Hyperfiltration (e.g., reverse osmosis, etc.))

Patent 6159377: Method of purification of physiological liquids of organism
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : PROCESSES : Ion exchange or selective sorption : Sorbing organic constituent : Heavy metal)

Patent 6159378: Apparatus and method for handling magnetic particles in a fluid
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : PROCESSES : Using magnetic force : Sorbing organic constituent)

Patent 6159379: Organic ammonium salts for the removal of water soluble organics in produced water
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : PROCESSES : Making an insoluble substance or accreting suspended constituents : Including emulsion breaking : Including chemical addition (with or without bouyancy gas))

Patent 6159380: Water treatment process
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : PROCESSES : Making an insoluble substance or accreting suspended constituents : Controlling process in response to stream condition : Including chemical addition (with or without bouyancy gas))

Patent 6159381: Waste paper treatment process
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : PROCESSES : Making an insoluble substance or accreting suspended constituents : Including recycling : For recovery of a treating agent)

Patent 6159382: Waste acid recovery
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : PROCESSES : Making an insoluble substance or accreting suspended constituents : Including recycling : For recovery of a treating agent)

Patent 6159383: Filter head assembly
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : PROCESSES : Including controlling process in response to a sensed condition : Pressure sensing : Synthetic polymer)

Patent 6159384: Methods and apparatus for monitoring a filter bed by differential pressure
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : PROCESSES : Including controlling process in response to a sensed condition : Pressure sensing : Synthetic polymer)

Patent 6159385: Process for manufacture of micro electromechanical devices having high electrical isolation
(ETCHING A SUBSTRATE: PROCESSES : ETCHING OF SEMICONDUCTOR MATERIAL TO PRODUCE AN ARTICLE HAVING A NONELECTRICAL FUNCTION :)

Patent 6159386: Electrical resistance with at least two contact fields on a ceramic substrate and process for manufacturing the same
(ETCHING A SUBSTRATE: PROCESSES : FORMING OR TREATING ELECTRICAL CONDUCTOR ARTICLE (E.G., CIRCUIT, ETC.) : Forming or treating resistive material :)

Patent 6159387: Manufacturing process and structure of ink jet printhead
(ETCHING A SUBSTRATE: PROCESSES : FORMING OR TREATING THERMAL INK JET ARTICLE (E.G., PRINT HEAD, LIQUID JET RECORDING HEAD, ETC.) : Lens)

Patent 6159388: Plasma etching method and plasma etching system for carrying out the same
(ETCHING A SUBSTRATE: PROCESSES : GAS PHASE ETCHING OF SUBSTRATE : With measuring, testing, or inspecting : By optical means or of an optical property :)

Patent 6159389: Polyether copolymer and crosslinked solid polymer electrolyte
(COMPOSITIONS : ELECTROLYTES FOR ELECTRICAL DEVICES (E.G., RECTIFIER, CONDENSER) : Froth-flotation or differential adherence)

Patent 6159390: Treated mineral fillers suspensions of these fillers in polyols and their uses in polyurethane foams
(COMPOSITIONS : COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING A SINGLE CHEMICAL REACTANT OR PLURAL NONINTERACTIVE CHEMICAL REACTANTS; I.E., NOT VIS-A-VIS : Organic reactant : For subsequent solid polymer treatment or preparation; e.g., crosslinking, grafting, curing, hardening, vulcanizing, etc. : Reactant contains oxygen : Reactant contains plural hydroxyl groups : Urethane (-N-C(=O)-O-C-) group)

Patent 6159391: Bleaching agent compositions
(COMPOSITIONS : OXIDATIVE BLEACHANT, OXIDANT CONTAINING, OR GENERATIVE : Contains activator admixed with inorganic peroxide : Contains free halogen or oxy-halogen acid type)

Patent 6159392: 5,7-difluoro-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene derivatives and their use thereof in liquid crystal mixtures
(COMPOSITIONS : LIQUID CRYSTAL COMPOSITIONS : Containing nonsteryl liquid crystalline compound of specified structure : Including fused or bridged rings : Boron, silicon, phosphorus, nitrogen, hydrogen, carbon, or halogen containing)

 

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