Patents 6161168 - 6161420

 

 

Patent 6161168: Shared memory system
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Shared memory area : Caching)

Patent 6161169: Method and apparatus for asynchronously reading and writing data streams into a storage device using shared memory buffers and semaphores to
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Shared memory area : Simultaneous access regulation : Coherency)

Patent 6161170: Multiple processor, distributed memory computer with out-of-order processing
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: PROCESSING ARCHITECTURES AND INSTRUCTION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSORS) : PROCESSING ARCHITECTURE : Distributed processing system : Operation : Single instruction, multiple data (SIMD))

Patent 6161171: Apparatus for pipelining sequential instructions in synchronism with an operation clock
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: PROCESSING ARCHITECTURES AND INSTRUCTION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSORS) : PROCESSING ARCHITECTURE : Microprocessor or multichip or multimodule processor having sequential program control : Operation : External sync or interrupt signal)

Patent 6161172: Method for concurrently dispatching microcode and directly-decoded instructions in a microprocessor
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: PROCESSING ARCHITECTURES AND INSTRUCTION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSORS) : INSTRUCTION ALIGNMENT : Multiprocessor instruction)

Patent 6161173: Integration of multi-stage execution units with a scheduler for single-stage execution units
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: PROCESSING ARCHITECTURES AND INSTRUCTION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSORS) : INSTRUCTION ISSUING : Predecoding of instruction component)

Patent 6161174: Pipelined central processor incorporating indicator busy sensing and responsive pipeline timing modification
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: PROCESSING ARCHITECTURES AND INSTRUCTION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSORS) : PROCESSING CONTROL : Instruction modification based on condition : Masking)

Patent 6161175: Computer system using software to establish set-up values of a central processing unit and a control method thereof
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM INITIALIZATION OR CONFIGURATION (E.G., INITIALIZING, SET UP, CONFIGURATION, OR RESETTING) :)

Patent 6161176: System and method for storing configuration settings for transfer from a first system to a second system
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM INITIALIZATION OR CONFIGURATION (E.G., INITIALIZING, SET UP, CONFIGURATION, OR RESETTING) :)

Patent 6161177: Method for selecting, detecting and/or reprogramming system BIOS in a computer system
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM INITIALIZATION OR CONFIGURATION (E.G., INITIALIZING, SET UP, CONFIGURATION, OR RESETTING) : Loading initialization program (e.g., booting, rebooting, warm booting, remote booting, BIOS, initial program load (IPL), bootstrapping) :)

Patent 6161178: Data processing system and method for specification of one of a plurality of password requirements for each boot device
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM INITIALIZATION OR CONFIGURATION (E.G., INITIALIZING, SET UP, CONFIGURATION, OR RESETTING) : Loading initialization program (e.g., booting, rebooting, warm booting, remote booting, BIOS, initial program load (IPL), bootstrapping) :)

Patent 6161179: Key-based protection method for light-readable discs
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : MULTIPLE COMPUTER COMMUNICATION USING CRYPTOGRAPHY : Particular communication authentication technique : Object protection)

Patent 6161180: Authentication for secure devices with limited cryptography
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : MULTIPLE COMPUTER COMMUNICATION USING CRYPTOGRAPHY : Particular communication authentication technique : Mutual entity authentication : Revocation or expiration)

Patent 6161181: Secure electronic transactions using a trusted intermediary
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : MULTIPLE COMPUTER COMMUNICATION USING CRYPTOGRAPHY : Particular communication authentication technique : Authentication of an entity and a message : Revocation or expiration)

Patent 6161182: Method and apparatus for restricting outbound access to remote equipment
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : MULTIPLE COMPUTER COMMUNICATION USING CRYPTOGRAPHY : Particular communication authentication technique : Intelligent token : Revocation or expiration)

Patent 6161183: Data verifying method apparatus for creating data to be verified and data verifying apparatus
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : MULTIPLE COMPUTER COMMUNICATION USING CRYPTOGRAPHY : Particular communication authentication technique : Authentication by digital signature representation or digital watermark : Including particular multiplication or exponentiation circuit)

Patent 6161184: Data storing medium processing apparatus for storing program to be executed in volatile memory area with no back-up battery
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : SECURITY : Tamper resistant)

Patent 6161185: Personal authentication system and method for multiple computer platform
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : SECURITY : Computer network : Biometric acquisition)

Patent 6161186: Lower power passive listen method for electronic devices
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : COMPUTER POWER CONTROL : Power conservation : Biometric acquisition)

Patent 6161187: Skipping clock interrupts during system inactivity to reduce power consumption
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : COMPUTER POWER CONTROL : Power conservation : By clock speed control (e.g., clock on/off) : Including generation of associated coded record)

Patent 6161188: Microprocessor having fuse control and selection of clock multiplier
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : CLOCK, PULSE, OR TIMING SIGNAL GENERATION OR ANALYSIS : Multiple or variable intervals or frequencies : By shutdown of only part of system)

Patent 6161189: Latch-and-hold circuit that permits subcircuits of an integrated circuit to operate at different frequencies
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : CLOCK CONTROL OF DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM, COMPONENT, OR DATA TRANSMISSION : Correction for skew, phase, or rate)

Patent 6161190: Clock signal loading device and method
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : CLOCK CONTROL OF DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM, COMPONENT, OR DATA TRANSMISSION : Correction for skew, phase, or rate)

Patent 6161191: Mechanism for reliable update of virtual disk device mappings without corrupting data
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM ERROR OR FAULT HANDLING : Reliability and availability : Fault recovery : By masking or reconfiguration : Of network :)

Patent 6161192: Raid array data storage system with storage device consistency bits and raidset consistency bits
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM ERROR OR FAULT HANDLING : Reliability and availability : Fault recovery : By masking or reconfiguration : Of memory or peripheral subsystem : Redundant stored data accessed (e.g., duplicated data, error correction coded data, or other parity-type data) :)

Patent 6161193: Methods and apparatus for process replication/recovery in a distributed system
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM ERROR OR FAULT HANDLING : Reliability and availability : Fault recovery : By masking or reconfiguration : Of memory or peripheral subsystem : Redundant stored data accessed (e.g., duplicated data, error correction coded data, or other parity-type data) :)

Patent 6161194: Data reconstruction method and system wherein timing of data reconstruction is controlled in accordance with conditions when a
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM ERROR OR FAULT HANDLING : Reliability and availability : Fault recovery : By masking or reconfiguration : Of memory or peripheral subsystem : Redundant stored data accessed (e.g., duplicated data, error correction coded data, or other parity-type data) :)

Patent 6161195: EEPROM memory card device having defect relieving means
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM ERROR OR FAULT HANDLING : Reliability and availability : Fault recovery : By masking or reconfiguration : Of memory or peripheral subsystem : Redundant stored data accessed (e.g., duplicated data, error correction coded data, or other parity-type data) : Reconfiguration (e.g., adding a replacement storage component) :)

Patent 6161196: Fault tolerance via N-modular software redundancy using indirect instrumentation
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM ERROR OR FAULT HANDLING : Reliability and availability : Fault recovery : By masking or reconfiguration : Of processor : Access processor affected (e.g., I/O processor, MMU, DMA processor))

Patent 6161197: Method and system for controlling a bus with multiple system hosts
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM ERROR OR FAULT HANDLING : Reliability and availability : Fault recovery : By masking or reconfiguration : Of processor : Concurrent, redundantly operating processors : Reconfiguration (e.g., adding a replacement storage component))

Patent 6161198: System for providing transaction indivisibility in a transaction processing system upon recovery from a host processor failure by
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM ERROR OR FAULT HANDLING : Reliability and availability : Fault recovery : State recovery (i.e., process or data file) : Of power supply)

Patent 6161199: Non-intrusive in-system debugging for a microcontroller with in-system programming capabilities using in-system debugging circuitry and
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM ERROR OR FAULT HANDLING : Reliability and availability : Fault locating (i.e., diagnosis or testing) : Particular access structure : Built-in hardware for diagnosing or testing within-system component (e.g., microprocessor test mode circuit, scan path) : Memory emulator feature)

Patent 6161200: Method and apparatus for analyzing software executed in embedded systems
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM ERROR OR FAULT HANDLING : Reliability and availability : Fault locating (i.e., diagnosis or testing) : Analysis (e.g., of output, state, or design) : Of computer software : Memory emulator feature)

Patent 6161201: Method and apparatus for concurrent interaction with a modem having an open connection
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM ERROR OR FAULT HANDLING : Reliability and availability : Fault locating (i.e., diagnosis or testing) : Component dependent technique : Bus, I/O channel, or network path component fault : Memory emulator feature)

Patent 6161202: Method for the monitoring of integrated circuits
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM ERROR OR FAULT HANDLING : Reliability and availability : Error detection or notification : State error (i.e., content of instruction, data, or message) : State out of sequence : Control flow state sequence monitored (e.g., watchdog processor for control-flow checking) : Synchronization maintenance of processors)

Patent 6161203: Communication system utilizing Reed-Solomon code to achieve auto frame synchronization acquistion
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : PULSE OR DATA ERROR HANDLING : Error count or rate : Synchronization control : Error forwarding and presentation (e.g., operator console, error display))

Patent 6161204: Method and apparatus for testing SRAM memory cells
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : PULSE OR DATA ERROR HANDLING : Memory testing : Loop or ring configuration)

Patent 6161205: Testing and burn-in of IC chips using radio frequency transmission
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : PULSE OR DATA ERROR HANDLING : Digital logic testing : Error mapping or logging)

Patent 6161206: Pattern generator for a semiconductor integrated circuit tester
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : PULSE OR DATA ERROR HANDLING : Digital logic testing : Including test pattern generator : Clock or synchronization)

Patent 6161207: Communications unit and method of communicating having efficient packet acknowledgement
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : PULSE OR DATA ERROR HANDLING : Digital data error correction : Forward correction by block code : Error correcting code with additional error detection code (e.g., cyclic redundancy character, parity) : Cross-interleave Reed-Solomon code (CIRC))

Patent 6161208: Storage subsystem including an error correcting cache and means for performing memory to memory transfers
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : PULSE OR DATA ERROR HANDLING : Digital data error correction : Forward correction by block code : Memory access : Error correct and restore : Error checking code)

Patent 6161209: Joint detector for multiple coded digital signals
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : PULSE OR DATA ERROR HANDLING : Digital data error correction : Forward correction by block code : Using symbol reliability information (e.g., soft decision) : Solid state memory)

Patent 6161210: List Viterbi algorithms for tailbiting convolutional codes
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : PULSE OR DATA ERROR HANDLING : Digital data error correction : Forward error correction by tree code (e.g., convolutional) : Code based on generator polynomial)

Patent 6161211: Method and apparatus for automated circuit design
(DATA PROCESSING: DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF CIRCUIT OR SEMICONDUCTOR MASK : CIRCUIT DESIGN :)

Patent 6161212: Semiconductor junction model and method for use in a circuit modeling tool
(DATA PROCESSING: DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF CIRCUIT OR SEMICONDUCTOR MASK : CIRCUIT DESIGN : Testing or evaluating :)

Patent 6161213: System for providing an integrated circuit with a unique identification
(DATA PROCESSING: DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF CIRCUIT OR SEMICONDUCTOR MASK : CIRCUIT DESIGN : Testing or evaluating :)

Patent 6161214: Method of generating data on component arrangement
(DATA PROCESSING: DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF CIRCUIT OR SEMICONDUCTOR MASK : CIRCUIT DESIGN : Floorplanning : Design verification (e.g., wiring line capacitance, fan-out checking, minimum path width))

Patent 6161215: Package routing of integrated circuit signals
(DATA PROCESSING: DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF CIRCUIT OR SEMICONDUCTOR MASK : CIRCUIT DESIGN : Routing (e.g., routing map, netlisting) : PCB wiring : Timing analysis (e.g., delay time, path delay, latch timing))

Patent 6161216: Source code debugging tool
(DATA PROCESSING: SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT, INSTALLATION, AND MANAGEMENT : SOFTWARE PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT TOOL (E.G., INTEGRATED CASE TOOL OR STAND-ALONE DEVELOPMENT TOOL) : Testing or debugging : Monitoring program execution : Tracing :)

Patent 6161217: Accurate method for inlining virtual calls
(DATA PROCESSING: SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT, INSTALLATION, AND MANAGEMENT : SOFTWARE PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT TOOL (E.G., INTEGRATED CASE TOOL OR STAND-ALONE DEVELOPMENT TOOL) : Translation of code : Compiling code : Analysis of code form : Using procedure or function call graph)

Patent 6161218: Software patch architecture
(DATA PROCESSING: SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT, INSTALLATION, AND MANAGEMENT : SOFTWARE INSTALLATION : Network)

Patent 6161219: System and method for providing checkpointing with precompile directives and supporting software to produce checkpoints, independent of
(DATA PROCESSING: SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT, INSTALLATION, AND MANAGEMENT : SOFTWARE PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT TOOL (E.G., INTEGRATED CASE TOOL OR STAND-ALONE DEVELOPMENT TOOL) : Testing or debugging : Including instrumentation and profiling : Using breakpoint)

Patent 6161220: Insulating garment
(APPAREL : GARMENT PROTECTORS : Aprons : Knee pads or rests)

Patent 6161221: Goalkeeper's glove with a latex layer
(APPAREL : BODY GARMENTS : Gloves : Sports glove : Attachments)

Patent 6161222: Athletic garment with inner thigh guards
(APPAREL : HEAD COVERINGS : Skirts : Trousers or overalls : Knee length : Panty hose)

Patent 6161223: Pants separable at crotch for style mixing
(APPAREL : HEAD COVERINGS : Skirts : Trousers or overalls : Flies : Bottom)

Patent 6161224: Removable applique apparatus
(APPAREL : GENERAL STRUCTURE : Trimmings : Saddle type cord retainers)

Patent 6161225: Shield structure of helmet
(APPAREL : GUARD OR PROTECTOR : For wearer's head : And face : For circumference of crown)

Patent 6161226: Baseball chest protector
(APPAREL : GUARD OR PROTECTOR : Shoulder protector : Underwater diver`s body cover)

Patent 6161227: Portable hand cleaning device
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : WASH RECEPTACLES : With human body support : Foot : Flexible type)

Patent 6161228: Portable sink apparatus and methods of manufacture and use thereof
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : WASH RECEPTACLES : With water supply or waste-water tank : Foot)

Patent 6161229: Powered lift toilet seat with armrests
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : FLUSH CLOSET SEAT ASSIST TO RAISE USER : Wash receptacle water empties into toilet facility)

Patent 6161230: Putty plate for faucet fixture
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : SUPPLY OUTLET FOR A SINK OR BATH : Faucet or spout : Having only one actuating means)

Patent 6161231: Sleeper sofa with an air mattress
(BEDS : SOFA BED : Extension : Slidable section :)

Patent 6161232: Invalid lifting device
(BEDS : WITH MEANS FOR RELOCATING AN INVALID (E.G., PATIENT LIFT OR TRANSFER) : With a hoisting, lifting, elevating, or raising device (e.g., hydraulic system) : And wheels or free traveling (e.g., gurney or convertible wheelchair type) : And lower body portions of user supported by adjustable section)

Patent 6161233: Chassis
(BEDS : WITH MEANS FOR RELOCATING AN INVALID (E.G., PATIENT LIFT OR TRANSFER) : With a hoisting, lifting, elevating, or raising device (e.g., hydraulic system) : And wheels or free traveling (e.g., gurney or convertible wheelchair type) : And lower body portions of user supported by adjustable section)

Patent 6161234: Lying surface with lamellar grid
(BEDS : BEDSTEADS : Having bottom : Of slats : Connecting fabric to tops of coil springs)

Patent 6161235: Bed sheet securing device
(BEDS : RECEPTACLE OR SUPPORT FOR USE WITH BED : To support or attach bedclothes : Multilayer)

Patent 6161236: Height adjustable bed and method of operation thereof
(BEDS : INVALID BED OR SURGICAL SUPPORT : Sectional user supporting surface : Upper body portions of user supported by adjustable section : And lower body portions of user supported by adjustable section : Intermediate section seat post)

Patent 6161237: Patient positioning device for radiation therapy
(BEDS : INVALID BED OR SURGICAL SUPPORT : With body member support or restrainer : Upper body portions of user supported by adjustable section)

Patent 6161238: Wraparound orthotic base, composite adjustable cushion using same and method of measuring fit of the adjusted cushion to the user's shape
(BEDS : SUPPORT MEANS FOR DISCRETE PORTION OF USER, USEABLE WITH BED OR SURGICAL SUPPORT : For lower body portions : Including restraining means)

Patent 6161239: Infant positioning device
(BEDS : SUPPORT FOR USER`S BODY OR PART THEREOF : Specially adapted for infant support : With spring means (e.g., coil type))

Patent 6161240: Shock-absorbing cushion
(BEDS : MATTRESS (FOR WHOLE BODY) : Having confined gas (e.g., air mattress) : Including plural, separately inflatable, distinct gas containing compartments : Pivoting)

Patent 6161241: Mattress vents
(BEDS : MATTRESS (FOR WHOLE BODY) : Ventilated or permitting substantial air passage : With separable fastener for connection to each other or to base)

Patent 6161242: Mops
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : IMPLEMENTS : Holder, mop : Detachable)

Patent 6161243: Toothbrush and method for its manufacture
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : IMPLEMENTS : Brush or broom : Special work : Tooth or nail brush : Collapsible)

Patent 6161244: Toothbrush
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : IMPLEMENTS : Brush or broom : Special work : Tooth or nail brush : Collapsible)

Patent 6161245: Brush-ware with adjustable bristle hardness
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : IMPLEMENTS : Brush or broom : Tuft socket : Movable tuft section : Retaining wire)

Patent 6161246: Bathing implement
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : IMPLEMENTS : Fabric : Wiper, dauber, or polisher : Scourer (hand manipulated) : Fibrous mass (e.g., steel wool) : With handle or holder : And twisted wire frame)

Patent 6161247: Mirror cleaning system
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : ATTACHMENTS : Optical-member-attachable cleaner (e.g., windshield wiper) : With material applying means : Simultaneously useable)

Patent 6161248: Wiper blade for vehicle window panes
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : ATTACHMENTS : Optical-member-attachable cleaner (e.g., windshield wiper) : Specific coupling or mounting for a driving means or between a cleaning element and means linking it to the driving means : Arm-to-cleaning element connection : Heating element between plural blades)

Patent 6161249: Windshield wiper frame and connector assembly
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : ATTACHMENTS : Optical-member-attachable cleaner (e.g., windshield wiper) : Specific coupling or mounting for a driving means or between a cleaning element and means linking it to the driving means : Arm-to-cleaning element connection : Heating element between plural blades)

Patent 6161250: Dustless regenerative air sweeper
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : MACHINES : With air blast or suction : Air blast with suction : Closed circuit systems, i.e., air recirculating : Hand cranked)

Patent 6161251: Suction nozzle for vacuum cleaner
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : MACHINES : With air blast or suction : With mechanical agitating means : Vibrating nozzle or nozzle lips : Agitator bearing or drive air bleed)

Patent 6161252: Foot released open door holder
(MISCELLANEOUS HARDWARE : CLOSURE CHECKS : Weight)

Patent 6161253: Three-section type retractable handle
(MISCELLANEOUS HARDWARE : HANDLE, HANDLE COMPONENT, OR HANDLE ADJUNCT : Length adjustable pull handle for luggage or luggage cart (e.g., wheeled suitcase handle, etc.) : Wheel and guide roller)

Patent 6161254: Device, particularly reduced, for the elasticizing of an ear-piece for spectacles
(MISCELLANEOUS HARDWARE : HINGE : Eyeglass hinge : Snap or X hinge)

Patent 6161255: Pressure hinge device for glass door or panel
(MISCELLANEOUS HARDWARE : HINGE : Resiliently biased hinge : Biased from either direction toward neutral position (e.g., double acting) : Resiliently biased rolling or sliding cam surface : And barrels for helical springs on separate axes)

Patent 6161256: Drill handle cover
(MISCELLANEOUS HARDWARE : INSULATED HANDLE : Handle with ergonomic structure (e.g., finger engagement structure such as indents, grooves, etc.) and handle user-interaction (human engineering) enhancements such as improved handle dimensions and handle positioning)

Patent 6161257: Process for can delivery and removal at a textile machine
(TEXTILES: FIBER PREPARATION : ASSEMBLING : Formed silvers : Coiling : Can changing : Gripping feed to fiber separator)

Patent 6161258: Spinning machine having a plurality of spinning stations
(TEXTILES: FIBER PREPARATION : WORKING : Drafting : Roll type : Roll condensing : Saddle, per se)

Patent 6161259: Measuring instrument with a holder
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : ARTICLE HOLDER ATTACHABLE TO APPAREL OR BODY : Article held by clip with spring (e.g., leaf, coil) member : Eyeglass or spectacle case)

Patent 6161260: Pharmaceutical tablet designed for easier breaking
(MEDICAL AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT : PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCT : Tablet or caplet (1) :)

Patent 6161261: Fastening tension strap with integral handle extensions
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : PLURAL FASTENERS HAVING INTERMEDIATE FLACCID CONNECTOR : Elastic connector : Wire formed)

Patent 6161262: Clamp assembly
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : CLASP, CLIP, SUPPORT-CLAMP, OR REQUIRED COMPONENT THEREOF : Including pivoted gripping member : With operator means for moving pivoted member : Threaded cylindrical rod and mating cavity : Flat or leaf spring)

Patent 6161263: Sock pair retention apparatus
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : CLASP, CLIP, SUPPORT-CLAMP, OR REQUIRED COMPONENT THEREOF : Having gripping member formed from, biased by, or mounted on, resilient member : Opposed engaging faces on gripping member formed from single piece of resilient material : Pivoted lock member)

Patent 6161264: Safety hook
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : SEPARABLE-FASTENER OR REQUIRED COMPONENT THEREOF (E.G., PROJECTION AND CAVITY TO COMPLETE INTERLOCK) : Including member having distinct formations and mating member selectively interlocking therewith : Projection passes through cavity then moves toward noninserted portion of its member to complete interlock (e.g., snap hook) : Hook type projection member : Noninserted portion of projection member includes movably connected gate for closing access throat : Pivotally connected gate : Having means biasing gate about pivot : And position locking-means for gate : Circular head or neck)

Patent 6161265: Buckle assembly
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : SEPARABLE-FASTENER OR REQUIRED COMPONENT THEREOF (E.G., PROJECTION AND CAVITY TO COMPLETE INTERLOCK) : Including member having distinct formations and mating member selectively interlocking therewith : Projection having movable connection between components thereof or variable configuration : Including resiliently biased projection component or surface segment : And distinct spring biasing component)

Patent 6161266: Modular attachment system
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : SEPARABLE-FASTENER OR REQUIRED COMPONENT THEREOF (E.G., PROJECTION AND CAVITY TO COMPLETE INTERLOCK) : Including member having distinct formations and mating member selectively interlocking therewith : Projection having movable connection between components thereof or variable configuration : Including resiliently biased projection component or surface segment : Forming total external surface of projection : Having inserted end formed by oppositely biased surface segments : Having dome-shaped head and expansion slit along side)

Patent 6161267: Clamp for a cable duct
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : SEPARABLE-FASTENER OR REQUIRED COMPONENT THEREOF (E.G., PROJECTION AND CAVITY TO COMPLETE INTERLOCK) : Including member having distinct formations and mating member selectively interlocking therewith : Receiving member includes either movable connection between interlocking components or variable configuration cavity : And operator therefor : For plural, oppositely shifting, similar interlocking components or segments : Operator includes camming or wedging element : Having dome-shaped head and expansion slit along side)

Patent 6161268: Modular niche construction
(UNDERTAKING : PORTABLE COFFIN CASINGS : Hand straps)

Patent 6161269: Apparatus for needling non-woven fiber fleece webs
(TEXTILES: MANUFACTURING : TEXTILE PRODUCT FABRICATION OR TREATMENT : Fiber entangling and interlocking : Needling : With compound motion of needles or supply :)

Patent 6161270: Making printheads using tapecasting
(METAL WORKING : PIEZOELECTRIC DEVICE MAKING : Barrier layer device making)

Patent 6161271: Method for mounting a slider mechanism to recloseable flexible packaging
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Of a slide fastener : With aligning, guiding, or instruction)

Patent 6161272: Liquid storage tank apparatus and method of forming same
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Assembling or joining : Assembling a subassembly, then assembling with a second subassembly : By manipulating aligning means)

Patent 6161273: Method and apparatus for forming rivet joints
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Assembling or joining : By applying separate fastener : Fastener deformed after application : Riveting : Joined to rod)

Patent 6161274: Dynamoelectric machine and processes for making the same
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Dynamoelectric machine : Burnishing tool reciprocates across work surface)

Patent 6161275: Method of manufacturing commutators for electric motors
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Dynamoelectric machine : Commutator or slip ring assembly :)

Patent 6161276: Method for producing a transponder coil
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Electromagnet, transformer or inductor : With other electrical component)

Patent 6161277: Circuit-component mounting system
(METAL WORKING : MEANS TO ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE : Means to assemble electrical device : Means to fasten electrical component to wiring board, base, or substrate : Chip component : Self-piercing work part)

Patent 6161278: Method for inserting wires into a telephone jack connector
(METAL WORKING : MEANS TO ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE : Means to assemble electrical device : Conductor : Terminal or connector : Assembled to wire-type conductor : Means to simultaneously assemble multiple, independent conductors to terminal : After thinning)

Patent 6161279: Pierce nut mounting die
(METAL WORKING : MEANS TO ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE : Means to drive self-piercing work part : Means to fasten work parts together)

Patent 6161280: Method for manufacturing a device for burning off thermal energy produced by electronic components embedded in a printed circuit card,
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Conductor or circuit manufacturing : On flat or curved insulated base, e.g., printed circuit, etc. : Assembling to base an electrical component, e.g., capacitor, etc. : With encapsulating, e.g., potting, etc. : With deforming of lead or terminal)

Patent 6161281: Battery mounting apparatuses, electronic devices, and methods of forming electrical connections
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Conductor or circuit manufacturing : Assembling electrical component directly to terminal or elongated conductor : Manufacturing circuit on or in base)

Patent 6161282: Process and device for the electrical connection of two electrical components to each other
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Conductor or circuit manufacturing : Assembling terminal to elongated conductor : By metal fusion bonding : By shrinking of cover)

Patent 6161283: Connector for circuit board and method for producing a connector
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Conductor or circuit manufacturing : Contact or terminal manufacturing : By assembling plural parts : With deforming : Of fused material)

Patent 6161284: Method for improved service of engine mounted accessories
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Prime mover or fluid pump making : I.C. (internal combustion) engine making : Repairing, converting, servicing or salvaging : With coating)

Patent 6161285: Method for manufacturing a poppet valve from a .gamma.-TiAl base alloy
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Prime mover or fluid pump making : Poppet or I.C. engine valve or valve seat making : Composite or hollow valve stem or head making : Including forging : Forming array of contacts or terminals)

Patent 6161286: Process for manufacturing a vehicle body shell
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Structural member making : Vehicular structural member making : Finger ring making)

Patent 6161287: Razor blade system
(CUTLERY : RAZORS : Multiple blade : Vibratory)

Patent 6161288: Four blade bi-directional razor structure with flexible guard system
(CUTLERY : RAZORS : Multiple blade : Vibratory)

Patent 6161289: Wire stripper apparatus
(CUTLERY : MEANS FOR CUTTING ELONGATE, STRAND-ENCIRCLING SHEATH : Cutting blade)

Patent 6161290: Utility knife
(CUTLERY : SHEATHED : Sliding blade : Locked blade)

Patent 6161291: Lopping apparatus having handle compartments for stowing blades during periods of non-use and associated method
(CUTLERY : CUTTING TOOLS : Plural cooperating blades : Shears : Pivoted blade : With blade-moving means : Pivoted handles : Pivoted handle)

Patent 6161292: String and string trimmer operation
(CUTLERY : CUTTING TOOLS : With blade moving means : Rotary blade : With presser foot)

Patent 6161293: Battery powered circular saw
(CUTLERY : CUTTING TOOLS : Saw : With work-engaging member : Slidable guide plate intersected by saw blade : Including relatively adjustable saw blade and guide plate : To vary projection of saw blade : Flexible blade)

Patent 6161294: Overhead scanning profiler
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : MISCELLANEOUS : X-Y motion :)

Patent 6161295: Brake mechanism for computerized grade rod
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : STRAIGHT-LINE LIGHT RAY TYPE : Rod or target : Self computing type rod : Each separately adjustable)

Patent 6161296: Alignment device for use in welding
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : STRAIGHTEDGE TYPE : Shaft aligning : Building is the vertical support)

Patent 6161297: Square holding device
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : GAUGE : Pipe layout or fitting : Floor covering)

Patent 6161298: Coordinate measuring apparatus having a bridge configuration
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : DISTANCE MEASURING : Error compensation (e.g., temperature) : Locking)

Patent 6161299: Rapid brake device for a tap rule
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : DISTANCE MEASURING : By flexible tape : Specified reel housing feature : Including brake or lock : Including computing means)

Patent 6161300: Alcohol vapor dryer system
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : APPARATUS : With means to treat gas or vapor : By vapor condensation : With means to remove liquid from treated material by contact with solids)

Patent 6161301: Continuous drying apparatus for porous web
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : APPARATUS : Rotary drums or receptacles : External : With belt or felt drier : Recirculation of treating gas or vapor)

Patent 6161302: Dryer apparatus for fiber webs
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : APPARATUS : Rotary drums or receptacles : External : Plural : Heat exchange fluid supply and/or removal : Tightener)

Patent 6161303: Pressing apparatus having chamber end sealing
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : APPARATUS : Rotary drums or receptacles : External : Plural : Heat exchange fluid supply and/or removal : Tightener)

Patent 6161304: Dryer assembly
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : APPARATUS : Houses, kilns, and containers : With conveyors providing plural or zigzag treated material paths : Single run endless, both courses carrying treated material : With liquid heater or vaporizer)

Patent 6161305: Process and plant for mechanical and thermal dewatering of sludges
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : PROCESS : By centrifugal force : Continuous processing : With heating : Using filter)

Patent 6161306: Method and apparatus for drying a load of moist fibrous material, particularly a load of laundry
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : PROCESS : By centrifugal force : Rotating drum or basket : Including heating : Using filter)

Patent 6161307: Fluid bed system for cooling hot spent anode butts
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : PROCESS : With fluid current conveying or suspension of treated material : Suspension of treated material : Including pressurizing atmosphere : Treating solid material)

Patent 6161308: Slimes treatment
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : PROCESS : With nondrying treating of material : Recirculation of a portion of the treated material)

Patent 6161309: Heat shrink tool holder cooler
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : PROCESS : With nondrying treating of material : Cooling of treated material : Contacting material with cooling fluid : Cooling fluid is ambient air : Treating agent absorbs moisture)

Patent 6161310: Dryer vent elbow and method of assembly
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : PROCESS : Gas or vapor contact with treated material : Treatment of gas or vapor : Filtering of gas or vapor : Combusted gas or vapor recirculated to treating chamber)

Patent 6161311: System and method for reducing particles in epitaxial reactors
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : APPARATUS : With automatic control : Of gas mixing : With heater)

Patent 6161312: Cold/heat exchangeable drying machine
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : APPARATUS : With automatic control : Of flow of gas or vapor treating fluid : By timing motor and cam)

Patent 6161313: Metatarsal safety guard for footwear
(BOOTS, SHOES, AND LEGGINGS : PROTECTORS : Blacking)

Patent 6161314: Leash for infant footwear
(BOOTS, SHOES, AND LEGGINGS : BOOTS AND SHOES : Shoe for children or dolls : Shank support)

Patent 6161315: Shoe outsole having a stability ridge
(BOOTS, SHOES, AND LEGGINGS : BOOTS AND SHOES : Occupational or athletic shoe (e.g., roof climbing, gardening, etc.) : Athletic shoe or attachment therefor : Attachment (e.g., weight for shoe, etc.) : Cleat (e.g., movable, detachable, etc.) : Snow shoe (e.g., having binding, harness, etc.))

Patent 6161316: Invisilog
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : CHECK, LABEL, OR TAG : Sheet-carried indicia : Upright phone standard-associated)

Patent 6161317: Decorative amusement device
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : DISPLAY DEVICE WITH GAS OR LIQUID MOVEMENT : Hinge mounted file item or file item support)

Patent 6161318: Drive-by restaurant order stand with illuminated rotating menu
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : CHANGING EXHIBITOR : Rotatable carrier for display item : Illuminated : Sequential exposure of display item)

Patent 6161319: Rotatable and illuminated display device
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : CHANGING EXHIBITOR : Rotatable carrier for display item : Illuminated : Sequential exposure of display item)

Patent 6161320: Portable, modular, graphics-display system
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : SIGNS : Modular : Banner type)

Patent 6161321: Posting device
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : PICTURE FRAME : Knockdown or set-up type : Folded : Frame formed from single unitary blank : Having display window formed in blank : Including transparent cover)

Patent 6161322: Firearm having chamber status indicator and firearm retrofitting method
(FIREARMS : INDICATORS : Chamber status :)

Patent 6161323: Method for evaluating a fishing lure
(FISHING, TRAPPING, AND VERMIN DESTROYING : FISHING : Methods of fishing :)

Patent 6161324: Scent tab for fishing lure
(FISHING, TRAPPING, AND VERMIN DESTROYING : FISHING : Artificial bait : Substance emitting and/or water passage : Lure slidable on line)

Patent 6161325: Fish lure
(FISHING, TRAPPING, AND VERMIN DESTROYING : FISHING : Artificial bait : Spoon type : Plugs)

Patent 6161326: Fishing line clamp
(FISHING, TRAPPING, AND VERMIN DESTROYING : FISHING : Line-attached bodies, hooks and rigs : With line passing through center of body : With line-gripping means : With check or collect ring keeper)

Patent 6161327: Data acquisition apparatus and system for flying insect light traps
(FISHING, TRAPPING, AND VERMIN DESTROYING : TRAPS : Insect : Adhesive : Flypaper holders : Wedge or toggle)

Patent 6161328: Multifunction monofilament fly swatter and broom
(FISHING, TRAPPING, AND VERMIN DESTROYING : VERMIN DESTROYING : Insect : Catchers : Implements : Swatters : Adjustable along line)

Patent 6161329: Automatic watering device for potted plants
(PLANT HUSBANDRY : RECEPTACLE FOR GROWING MEDIUM : Hanging support : Array of cells)

Patent 6161330: Decorative covering for a flower pot
(PLANT HUSBANDRY : RECEPTACLE FOR GROWING MEDIUM : Jardiniere (e.g., decorative wrapper) : Array of cells)

Patent 6161331: Bulb casing for proper positioning, feeding and protection of plant bulbs
(PLANT HUSBANDRY : RECEPTACLE FOR GROWING MEDIUM : For transplanting : Array of cells)

Patent 6161332: Protective container for a potlike or boxlike container
(PLANT HUSBANDRY : RECEPTACLE FOR GROWING MEDIUM : Irrigator : Fibrous wick : Integral hinge)

Patent 6161333: Flower pot system
(PLANT HUSBANDRY : RECEPTACLE FOR GROWING MEDIUM : Modular : Vertical array)

Patent 6161334: Child and pet security gate
(MOVABLE OR REMOVABLE CLOSURES : MOUNTED FOR MOVEMENT TO FACIALLY STACKED POSITION : Opposed similar movement)

Patent 6161335: Balance shoe for reducing the size of a pivotable window sash assembly
(MOVABLE OR REMOVABLE CLOSURES : MOUNTED FOR OPTIONAL MOVEMENTS : Pivot mounted on sliding member; e.g., slide-stile : Vertical position holder actuated by pivoting closure : Free stile slide-closure latch, closure carried)

Patent 6161336: Hinged and sliding door assembly for vehicles
(MOVABLE OR REMOVABLE CLOSURES : MOUNTED FOR MULTIDIRECTIONAL OR OBLIQUE MOVEMENT : Pivot axis moves along guide : Translates on pivoted axis)

Patent 6161337: Window-regulator module for a motor-vehicle door wherein a lower end of a slider projects beyond a lower end of at least one rail
(MOVABLE OR REMOVABLE CLOSURES : WITH OPERATOR FOR MOVABLY MOUNTED CLOSURE : Drive within closure housing : Cable drive : Multiple levers)

Patent 6161338: Rain gutter covers and roof line protectors
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : COVER WITH SURFACE WATER RECEIVER AT EAVE OR VALLEY : With separator; e.g., strainer : Shiftable seating section)

Patent 6161339: Structural tie-down apparatus
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : COVER WITH EXTERIOR HOLDDOWN : Masonry or concrete)

Patent 6161340: Goods storage area
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : BARRIER OR MAJOR SECTION MOUNTED FOR IN SITU REPOSITIONING; E.G., REARRANGEABLE OR ROTATABLE : Roof movable as entity relative to its substructure : Within wall)

Patent 6161341: Simulated time ship dining and entertainment arrangement
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : BARRIER OR MAJOR SECTION MOUNTED FOR IN SITU REPOSITIONING; E.G., REARRANGEABLE OR ROTATABLE : Wall extension convertible to roof : Within wall)

Patent 6161342: Prefabricated concrete element for building a civil engineering structure having an arched wall
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : VERTICALLY CURVED ARCH WITH TERMINAL SUPPORT : Monolithic construction)

Patent 6161343: Wood rot preventing wood casing end grain moisture barrier assembly and method
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : EXTERNALLY PROJECTING LIQUID DEFLECTOR : Covering continuation overlaps edge)

Patent 6161344: Water-proof window flange
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : EXTERNALLY PROJECTING LIQUID DEFLECTOR : Covering continuation overlaps edge)

Patent 6161345: Tornado shelter
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : SPECIFIED TERRANEAN RELATIONSHIP : Subterranean enclosure with portal opening; e.g., storm or root cellar, bomb shelter : Divided terrane)

Patent 6161346: Glazed roofs
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : ENCLOSURE OR COVER, WITH SUPPLEMENTAL FLUID-GUIDING PORT BETWEEN AMBIENT AND ENCLOSED USABLE SPACE (E.G., ROOF RIDGE VENT) : Bottom outlet port; e.g., hopper bottom)

Patent 6161347: Panel arrangement
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : WALL, CEILING, OR FLOOR DESIGNED FOR UTILITIES : Partition type (e.g., raceway arrangement) : Corrugated type)

Patent 6161348: Drop-out fire vent
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : IRREVERSIBLY REACTIVE COMPONENT : Specific prestressing means)

Patent 6161349: System and method for fabricating enclosures
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : THREE-WAY CORNER CONSTRUCTION (E.G., TWO WALLS AND A FLOOR) : Walls of modular construction : Dissimilar material sheet-form facing)

Patent 6161350: Fastener assembly serving as a product, or combined with other components as a product allows automatic controlled movements in one
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : FOOTING OR FOUNDATION TYPE : For a wall : With wall-securing means between wall bottom and footing (e.g., sill or sill plate) : Longitudinally spaced discrete anchor portions)

Patent 6161351: Barge board system
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : ORNAMENTAL: COLOR, THICKNESS VARIATION, OR DISSIMILAR ELEMENTS FORMING PATTERN : Elements interfit or abut to create design : Cementitious material)

Patent 6161352: Shear reinforcement system for a slab floor
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : CAST IN SITU CONCRETE BARRIER WITH LATERALLY PROJECTING RIB-TYPE SUSTAINER : Shear-resisting means between sustainer and barrier : Sustainer anchored within section)

Patent 6161353: Backerboard for ceramic tiles and the like
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : WITH MEANS (E.G., APERTURES, PROJECTIONS) FOR RECEIVING SETTABLE MATERIAL FACING (E.G., PLASTER) : Grooved backer : With transverse filament)

Patent 6161354: Shaped polymeric articles
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : LAPPED MULTIPLANAR SURFACING; E.G., SHINGLE TYPE : Interfitted sections : Fastener or anchor at juncture : Having abutting edges to conceal retaining means)

Patent 6161355: Construction using aluminum cans
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : LATERALLY RELATED, INDIVIDUALLY ASSEMBLED COURSES : Tapered)

Patent 6161356: Building elements
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : MODULE OR PANEL HAVING DISCRETE EDGEWISE OR FACE-TO-FACE CONNECTING FEATURE : With joining means of dissimilar material and separate from unit : Tie along and within edge or face groove; e.g., spline : Spline having particular shape (bone, arrow, dovetail, etc.) : With terminal flange extending beyond joint)

Patent 6161357: Bidirectionally interlocking, hollow brick wall system
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : MODULE OR PANEL HAVING DISCRETE EDGEWISE OR FACE-TO-FACE CONNECTING FEATURE : Having integral key : Keys, mortises, or key and mortise on opposed edges or faces : Designed for stacking (e.g., key on top surface, mortise on bottom) : And provided for stacking)

Patent 6161358: Modular mobile drilling system and method of use
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : OPENWORK; E.G., TRUSS, TRELLIS, GRILLE, SCREEN, FRAME, OR REBAR CHAIR : Three-dimensional space-defining : Vertically oriented (e.g., tower, etc.) : For supporting hoisting or boring equipment (e.g., derrick, gantry) : Having perimeter-surrounding element (e.g., helical, etc.))

Patent 6161359: Shoring
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : OPENWORK; E.G., TRUSS, TRELLIS, GRILLE, SCREEN, FRAME, OR REBAR CHAIR : Three-dimensional space-defining : Vertically oriented (e.g., tower, etc.) : Scaffolding : Inclined struts or ties meeting at intermediate runner)

Patent 6161360: Apparatus for supporting reinforcement bar
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : OPENWORK; E.G., TRUSS, TRELLIS, GRILLE, SCREEN, FRAME, OR REBAR CHAIR : Spacer-positioner; e.g., rebar chair : Adjustable support : Material laterally displaced)

Patent 6161361: Composite structural member and method of fabrication thereof
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : SHAFT (I.E., ELONGATED RIGID STRUCTURE) : Longitudinally related striplike sections : Structural support : Having angular component (e.g., having L, T, Z cross-section) : Partition support (e.g., stud, furring, etc.) : Partition support (e.g., stud, furring, etc.))

Patent 6161362: Shade cover with evaporative cooling
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : PROCESSES : Barrier construction : Cover : Filler is cementitious (e.g., concrete, etc.))

Patent 6161363: Molded door frame and method
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : COMPOSITE PREFABRICATED PANEL INCLUDING ADJUNCTIVE MEANS : Sandwich or hollow with sheet-like facing members : For door or door shutter : Insulating core : In-turned opposed flanges form edge of door panel)

Patent 6161364: Terminal sterilization process for filled syringes under an auxiliary pressure
(PACKAGE MAKING : METHODS : Sterilizing complete package : For preformed receptacle with separate closure)

Patent 6161365: Method for hermetically bagging material, e.g. lumber pieces, in a tubular plastic tube
(PACKAGE MAKING : METHODS : Conforming by stretching or shrinking of cover over contents : Heating or cooling)

Patent 6161366: Method and apparatus for transversely welding and severing a thermoplastic wrapper sleeve
(PACKAGE MAKING : METHODS : Closing package or filled receptacle : By heat sealing : Bag, tube, center-folded web)

Patent 6161367: Process and packing machine for manufacturing filled drinking cups
(PACKAGE MAKING : METHODS : Closing package or filled receptacle : By heat sealing : Separate closure : By simultaneously conveying and compressing)

Patent 6161368: Baler for harvested crops
(HARVESTERS : RAKING AND BUNDLING : Tree shaker)

Patent 6161369: Rotational raking device
(HARVESTERS : HAND RAKES : Rotary or endless : Impaling type : Draft operated)

Patent 6161370: Transport belts for transporting yarn
(TEXTILES: SPINNING, TWISTING, AND TWINING : STRAND STRUCTURE : Covered or wrapped : Slub type)

Patent 6161371: Self-attaching rope
(TEXTILES: SPINNING, TWISTING, AND TWINING : STRAND STRUCTURE : Covered or wrapped : Slub type)

Patent 6161372: Energy supply chain with extra tough core chain links and method for the production of one such chain link
(CHAIN, STAPLE, AND HORSESHOE MAKING : CHAINS : Conduit : Rotary former)

Patent 6161373: Flexible energy conducting guide chain and process for producing same
(CHAIN, STAPLE, AND HORSESHOE MAKING : CHAINS : Conduit : Rotary former)

Patent 6161374: Transportation propulsion system
(POWER PLANTS : COMBUSTION PRODUCTS USED AS MOTIVE FLUID : Multiple fluid-operated motors : Having condition responsive fuel control)

Patent 6161375: Air separation and combined cycle power plant
(POWER PLANTS : COMBUSTION PRODUCTS USED AS MOTIVE FLUID : Multiple fluid-operated motors : Different fluids : Steam and combustion products : Check valve feeds air to exhaust system)

Patent 6161376: Method and apparatus for controlling air-fuel ratio of internal combustion engine
(POWER PLANTS : INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE WITH TREATMENT OR HANDLING OF EXHAUST GAS : Methods : Anti-pollution : Motive fluid is vaporized liquid)

Patent 6161377: Internal-combustion engine system having a nitrogen oxide storage catalyst and an operating process therefor
(POWER PLANTS : INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE WITH TREATMENT OR HANDLING OF EXHAUST GAS : Methods : Anti-pollution : Motive fluid is vaporized liquid)

Patent 6161378: Exhaust gas purification apparatus of internal combustion engine and catalyst for purifying exhaust gas internal combustion engine
(POWER PLANTS : INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE WITH TREATMENT OR HANDLING OF EXHAUST GAS : By means producing a chemical reaction of a component of the exhaust gas : Condition responsive control of heater, cooler, igniter, or fuel supply of reactor : Motive fluid is vaporized liquid)

Patent 6161379: Method for supporting a ceramic liner cast into metal
(POWER PLANTS : INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE WITH TREATMENT OR HANDLING OF EXHAUST GAS : Common receiver having inlets from plural cylinder (i.e., exhaust manifold) : Cooled manifold)

Patent 6161380: Hydraulic pressure boosting apparatus
(POWER PLANTS : PRESSURE FLUID SOURCE AND MOTOR : Apparatus having means responsive to or ameliorating the effects of breakage, plugging, mechanical failure or power failure : Stand-by stored energy means activated responsive to malfunction or power failure : Cam or gear carried by stroke device varies displacement pump)

Patent 6161381: Stirling engine
(POWER PLANTS : MOTOR OPERATED BY EXPANSION AND/OR CONTRACTION OF A UNIT OF MASS OF MOTIVATING MEDIUM : Unit of mass is a gas which is heated or cooled in one of a plurality of constantly communicating expansible chambers and freely transferable therebetween : Having electrical heating means for mass : Gaseous)

Patent 6161382: Thermoelectric actuator
(POWER PLANTS : MOTOR OPERATED BY EXPANSION AND/OR CONTRACTION OF A UNIT OF MASS OF MOTIVATING MEDIUM : Mass is a solid : Mass heated because of resistance to flow of electric current : Gaseous)

Patent 6161383: Control system for the supercharging pressure of a supercharging internal combustion engine
(POWER PLANTS : FLUID MOTOR MEANS DRIVEN BY WASTE HEAT OR BY EXHAUST ENERGY FROM INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE : With supercharging means for engine : Having condition responsive valve controlling engine exhaust flow : With coordinated engine fuel control)

Patent 6161384: Turbocharger control management system throttle reserve control
(POWER PLANTS : FLUID MOTOR MEANS DRIVEN BY WASTE HEAT OR BY EXHAUST ENERGY FROM INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE : With supercharging means for engine : Having condition responsive valve controlling engine exhaust flow : With coordinated engine fuel control)

Patent 6161385: Turbomachine and method of use
(POWER PLANTS : MOTIVE FLUID ENERGIZED BY EXTERNALLY APPLIED HEAT : Process of power production or system operation : Including start up, shut down, cleaning, protective or maintenance procedure : Gaseous)

Patent 6161386: Power generation method including membrane separation
(POWER PLANTS : MOTIVE FLUID ENERGIZED BY EXTERNALLY APPLIED HEAT : Process of power production or system operation : Including mixing or separating materials of different chemical compositions in a motive fluid flow path : Gaseous)

Patent 6161387: Multishear fuel injector
(POWER PLANTS : COMBUSTION PRODUCTS USED AS MOTIVE FLUID : Combustion products generator : Having fuel supply system : With fuel injector : With attendant coaxial air swirler : Injectors in distinct radially spaced parallel flow combustion products generators arranged to combine discharges)

Patent 6161388: Enhanced duty cycle design for micro thermoelectromechanical coolers
(REFRIGERATION : USING ELECTRICAL OR MAGNETIC EFFECT : Thermoelectric; e.g., peltier effect : Including specific circuitry or heat exchanger material : Beverage dispenser)

Patent 6161389: Stirling machine with heat exchanger having fin structure
(REFRIGERATION : GAS COMPRESSION, HEAT REGENERATION AND EXPANSION, E.G., STIRLING CYCLE : Thermoelectric; e.g., peltier effect)

Patent 6161390: Ice maker assembly in refrigerator and method for controlling the same
(REFRIGERATION : PROCESSES : Congealing flowable material, e.g., ice making : Removing product from congealing surface : Flexing supporting surface : By injecting)

Patent 6161391: Environmental test chamber fast cool down system and method therefor
(REFRIGERATION : PROCESSES : Exchanging heat between plural systems, e.g., disparate : Sequential stages, e.g., composite block making)

Patent 6161392: Combined thermodynamic power and cryogenic refrigeration system using binary working fluid
(REFRIGERATION : PROCESSES : Reducing pressure on compressed gas : Converting energy of expansion to mechanical movement : By heating)

Patent 6161393: Control system for mobile air conditioning apparatus
(REFRIGERATION : AUTOMATIC CONTROL : Preventing, removing or handling atmospheric condensate : Defrosting : By temperature : Of cooling fluid)

Patent 6161394: Method and apparatus for condensing and subcooling refrigerant
(REFRIGERATION : AUTOMATIC CONTROL : Of external fluid or means : Cooling fluid for heat rejecter, e.g., condenser : By refrigerant : Sequential)

Patent 6161395: Liquid level sensor
(REFRIGERATION : AUTOMATIC CONTROL : Refrigeration producer : Lubrication : Of or by compressor : Sequential)

Patent 6161396: Evaporator plate assembly for use in a machine for producing ice
(REFRIGERATION : MEANS PRODUCING SHAPED OR MODIFIED CONGEALED PRODUCT : With raw material projector, e.g., spray : Drum)

Patent 6161397: Integrated cryogenic and non-cryogenic gas mixture separation
(REFRIGERATION : CRYOGENIC TREATMENT OF GAS OR GAS MIXTURE : Separation of gas mixture : Natural gas : Distillation : Membrane : Downstream of column)

Patent 6161398: Methods of and systems for vapor delivery control in optical preform manufacture
(GLASS MANUFACTURING : PROCESSES OF MANUFACTURING FIBERS, FILAMENTS, OR PREFORMS : With measuring, controlling, sensing, programming, timing, indicating, or testing : Fluid pressure :)

Patent 6161399: Process for manufacturing a wire reinforced monolayer fabric stent
(TEXTILES: KNITTING : FABRICS OR ARTICLES : Articles : Moving actuator)

Patent 6161400: Cut-resistant knitted fabric
(TEXTILES: KNITTING : FABRICS OR ARTICLES : Articles : Garments : Hand coverings : Elastic)

Patent 6161401: Apparatus for assembling washing machine lid assembly
(TEXTILES: FLUID TREATING APPARATUS : MACHINES : Combined : With soap supply : Tumbler drum)

Patent 6161402: Locking apparatus for fifth wheel king pin
(LOCKS : PORTABLE : Key lock)

Patent 6161403: Bicycle steering lock
(LOCKS : PORTABLE : Padlocks : Key-controlled : Non-shackle type : Single stem or shank : Swinging detent)

Patent 6161404: Mounting clip for a removable locking core
(LOCKS : OPERATING MECHANISM : Key : Single key : Tumbler type : Cylinder type : Cylinder attaching or mounting means : Key only controlled)

Patent 6161405: Apparatus for controlling a rolling mill based on a strip crown of a strip and the same
(METAL DEFORMING : WITH USE OF CONTROL MEANS ENERGIZED IN RESPONSE TO ACTIVATOR STIMULATED BY CONDITION SENSOR : Metal deforming by use of roller or roller-like tool element : Including plural sensors or sensor responsive to comparison between plural conditions : Sensing work or product (e.g., by X-ray) : Sensing cross sectional dimension : Sensing flatness (e.g., crown) :)

Patent 6161406: Method of preadjusting cold deforming plants
(METAL DEFORMING : WITH USE OF CONTROL MEANS ENERGIZED IN RESPONSE TO ACTIVATOR STIMULATED BY CONDITION SENSOR : Metal deforming by use of roller or roller-like tool element : Sensing work or product (e.g., by X-ray) : With pause awaiting input from operative)

Patent 6161407: Process and apparatus for determination of the quality of a crimped connection
(METAL DEFORMING : WITH USE OF CONTROL MEANS ENERGIZED IN RESPONSE TO ACTIVATOR STIMULATED BY CONDITION SENSOR : Sensing tool or tool-linked part : Sensing force on tool : Of different operating assemblages)

Patent 6161408: Bending method and bending apparatus
(METAL DEFORMING : WITH INDICATION OF CONDITION OR POSITION OF WORK, PRODUCT, OR MACHINE ELEMENT (E.G., BROKEN TOOL ALARM, ETC.) : Metal deforming by use of roller or roller-like tool element)

Patent 6161409: Process and device for manufacturing a gear part with outer teeth
(METAL DEFORMING : BY USE OF TOOL ACTING DURING RELATIVE ROTATION BETWEEN TOOL AND WORK ABOUT INTERNAL CENTER (E.G., GYRATING OR ROTATING TOOL) : During rotation of work : Using roller-cluster : Including in tool-couple)

Patent 6161410: Multi-axis roller hemmer
(METAL DEFORMING : BY USE OF ROLLER OR ROLLER-LIKE TOOL-ELEMENT : Comprising tool movable relative to stationary work-portion during deformation : Along a straight path relative to stationary cooperating tool : About a fixed pivot)

Patent 6161411: Finishing section of a single-strand wire rolling train
(METAL DEFORMING : BY USE OF ROLLER OR ROLLER-LIKE TOOL-ELEMENT : Plural roller-couples (e.g., successively or optionally usable) : With material-handling between successive couples : Including optionally selectable work paths : Work between movable tool and pivot (e.g., sweep-arm bender))

Patent 6161412: Multi-strand finishing block
(METAL DEFORMING : BY USE OF ROLLER OR ROLLER-LIKE TOOL-ELEMENT : Plural roller-couples (e.g., successively or optionally usable) : Including successively-acting roller-couples : Comprising relatively-inclined successive couples : Work between movable tool and pivot (e.g., sweep-arm bender))

Patent 6161413: Method to make housing for rolling stands and housings obtained with this method
(METAL DEFORMING : BY USE OF ROLLER OR ROLLER-LIKE TOOL-ELEMENT : With carrier for roller-couple or tool-couple : Including successively-acting roller-couples)

Patent 6161414: Method of and device for finishing cage windows
(METAL DEFORMING : BY USE OF CLOSED-DIE AND COACTING WORK-FORCER (E.G., PUSH-DRAWING) : Forcing work into or within closed die; e.g., forging : By two or more coacting tools movable relative to closed die; e.g., tool complex : With yieldable actuation of work-gripper (e.g., spring-biased blank-holder))

Patent 6161415: Cold deep hole forming device
(METAL DEFORMING : BY USE OF CLOSED-DIE AND COACTING WORK-FORCER (E.G., PUSH-DRAWING) : Forcing work into or within closed die; e.g., forging : By two or more coacting tools movable relative to closed die; e.g., tool complex : With tools converging to form annular surface; e.g., segments of closed die : With tools converging to form annular surface; e.g., segments of closed die)

Patent 6161416: Tool for crimping contact elements
(METAL DEFORMING : WITH MEANS TO ACTUATE BOTH ELEMENTS OF TOOL-COUPLE : Handle actuated (e.g., plier type, etc.) : Tool having constant angular orientation : Electrical connector)

Patent 6161417: Restriction indicator for air cleaners
(MEASURING AND TESTING : INSTRUMENT PROVING OR CALIBRATING : Fluid pressure : With piston and cylinder : Using or containing liquid)

Patent 6161418: Apparatus for testing transducer horn assembly debubbling devices
(MEASURING AND TESTING : INSTRUMENT PROVING OR CALIBRATING : Apparatus for measuring by use of vibration or apparatus for measuring vibration (e.g., acoustic or ultrasonic) : Length, width, or height)

Patent 6161419: Process and device for determining the characteristics of a motor ' vehicles built-in shock-absorbers
(MEASURING AND TESTING : TESTING OF SHOCK ABSORBING DEVICE (E.G., AUTOMOBILE SHOCK ABSORBER, GUN RECOIL APPARATUS, ETC.) : In situ vehicle suspension : By applying reciprocating or oscillating motion : Valve)

Patent 6161420: High frequency measuring circuit
(MEASURING AND TESTING : GAS ANALYSIS : By vibration : Detail of gas handling means)

 

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