Patents 6167505 - 6167757

 

 

Patent 6167505: Data processing circuit with target instruction and prefix instruction
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: PROCESSING ARCHITECTURES AND INSTRUCTION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSORS) : INSTRUCTION DECODING (E.G., BY MICROINSTRUCTION, START ADDRESS GENERATOR, HARDWIRED) : Decoding instruction to accommodate variable length instruction or operand : Operation)

Patent 6167506: Replacing displacement in control transfer instruction with encoding indicative of target address, including offset and target cache line
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: PROCESSING ARCHITECTURES AND INSTRUCTION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSORS) : INSTRUCTION DECODING (E.G., BY MICROINSTRUCTION, START ADDRESS GENERATOR, HARDWIRED) : Predecoding of instruction component : Operation)

Patent 6167507: Apparatus and method for floating point exchange dispatch with reduced latency
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: PROCESSING ARCHITECTURES AND INSTRUCTION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSORS) : INSTRUCTION DECODING (E.G., BY MICROINSTRUCTION, START ADDRESS GENERATOR, HARDWIRED) : Predecoding of instruction component : Operation)

Patent 6167508: Register scoreboard logic with register read availability signal to reduce instruction issue arbitration latency
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: PROCESSING ARCHITECTURES AND INSTRUCTION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSORS) : DYNAMIC INSTRUCTION DEPENDENCY CHECKING, MONITORING OR CONFLICT RESOLUTION : Scoreboarding, reservation station, or aliasing : Operation)

Patent 6167509: Branch performance in high speed processor
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: PROCESSING ARCHITECTURES AND INSTRUCTION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSORS) : PROCESSING CONTROL : Branching (e.g., delayed branch, loop control, branch predict, interrupt) : Conditional branching : Prefetching a branch target (i.e., look ahead) :)

Patent 6167510: Instruction cache configured to provide instructions to a microprocessor having a clock cycle time less than a cache access time of said
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: PROCESSING ARCHITECTURES AND INSTRUCTION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSORS) : PROCESSING CONTROL : Branching (e.g., delayed branch, loop control, branch predict, interrupt) : Conditional branching : Branch prediction : Branch target buffer)

Patent 6167511: Method to reflect BIOS set up changes into ACPI machine language
(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 6167512: Dynamic creation of ACPI APIC tables using MP specification
(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 6167513: Mobile computing scheme using encryption and authentication processing based on mobile computer location and network operating policy
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : MULTIPLE COMPUTER COMMUNICATION USING CRYPTOGRAPHY : Loading initialization program (e.g., booting, rebooting, warm booting, remote booting, BIOS, initial program load (IPL), bootstrapping))

Patent 6167514: Method, apparatus, system and information storage medium for wireless communication
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : MULTIPLE COMPUTER COMMUNICATION USING CRYPTOGRAPHY : Loading initialization program (e.g., booting, rebooting, warm booting, remote booting, BIOS, initial program load (IPL), bootstrapping))

Patent 6167515: Method and system for performing the transmission of private data over a public network
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : MULTIPLE COMPUTER COMMUNICATION USING CRYPTOGRAPHY : Packet header designating cryptographically protected data : Including intelligent token)

Patent 6167516: Data file authentication device
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : MULTIPLE COMPUTER COMMUNICATION USING CRYPTOGRAPHY : Particular communication authentication technique : Object protection)

Patent 6167517: Trusted biometric client authentication
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : SYSTEM ACCESS CONTROL BASED ON USER IDENTIFICATION BY CRYPTOGRAPHY : Using record or token : Biometric acquisition : Including generation of associated coded record)

Patent 6167518: Digital signature providing non-repudiation based on biological indicia
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : SYSTEM ACCESS CONTROL BASED ON USER IDENTIFICATION BY CRYPTOGRAPHY : Using record or token : Biometric acquisition : Including generation of associated coded record)

Patent 6167519: Secret information protection system
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : SECURITY : Tamper resistant)

Patent 6167520: System and method for protecting a client during runtime from hostile downloadables
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : SECURITY : Tamper resistant)

Patent 6167521: Securely downloading and executing code from mutually suspicious authorities
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : SECURITY : Tamper resistant)

Patent 6167522: Method and apparatus for providing security for servers executing application programs received via a network
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : SECURITY : Computer network : Biometric acquisition)

Patent 6167523: Method and apparatus for forms data validation and processing control
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : SECURITY : Computer network : Biometric acquisition)

Patent 6167524: Apparatus and method for efficient battery utilization in portable personal computers
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : COMPUTER POWER CONTROL : Password)

Patent 6167525: Method and system for analysis of electric power transmission link status
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : With specific current responsive fault sensor : Thermal sensing : Protection for thyristor)

Patent 6167526: Method and apparatus for synchronizing a decoder circuit with a phase-encoded data signal in a data storage device
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : SYNCHRONIZATION OF CLOCK OR TIMING SIGNALS, DATA, OR PULSES : Having power source monitoring)

Patent 6167527: Clocking system for microcontrollers
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : CLOCK, PULSE, OR TIMING SIGNAL GENERATION OR ANALYSIS : Using delay)

Patent 6167528: Programmably timed storage element for integrated circuit input/output
(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 6167529: Instruction dependent clock scheme
(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 6167530: Digital audio data accumulation device
(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 : Isolating failed storage location (e.g., sector remapping) : Reconfiguration (e.g., adding a replacement storage component))

Patent 6167531: Methods and apparatus for transferring mirrored disk sets during system fail-over
(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 : Prepared backup processor (e.g., initializing cold backup) or updating backup processor (e.g., by checkpoint message) : Synchronization maintenance of processors)

Patent 6167532: Automatic system recovery
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM ERROR OR FAULT HANDLING : Reliability and availability : Fault recovery : Resetting processor : With power supply status monitoring)

Patent 6167533: Active dashboard extensible framework
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM ERROR OR FAULT HANDLING : Reliability and availability : Fault locating (i.e., diagnosis or testing) : Safe shutdown)

Patent 6167534: Load test system and method
(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 6167535: Object heap analysis techniques for discovering memory leaks and other run-time information
(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 6167536: Trace cache for a microprocessor-based device
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM ERROR OR FAULT HANDLING : Reliability and availability : Fault locating (i.e., diagnosis or testing) : Output recording (e.g., signature or trace) : Peripheral device component fault)

Patent 6167537: Communications protocol for an automated testing system
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM ERROR OR FAULT HANDLING : Reliability and availability : Fault locating (i.e., diagnosis or testing) : Operator interface for diagnosing or testing : Peripheral device component fault)

Patent 6167538: Method and apparatus for monitoring components of a computer system
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM ERROR OR FAULT HANDLING : Reliability and availability : Performance monitoring for fault avoidance : Operator interface for diagnosing or testing)

Patent 6167539: Transmitting apparatus with code formation based on detected transmission channel data
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : PULSE OR DATA ERROR HANDLING : Error count or rate : Shutdown or establishing system parameter (e.g., transmission rate) : Error forwarding and presentation (e.g., operator console, error display))

Patent 6167540: Semiconductor memory device and redundant address selection method therefor
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : PULSE OR DATA ERROR HANDLING : Replacement of memory spare location, portion, or segment : Shutdown or establishing system parameter (e.g., transmission rate))

Patent 6167541: Method for detecting or preparing intercell defects in more than one array of a memory device
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : PULSE OR DATA ERROR HANDLING : Memory testing : Read-in with read-out and compare : Loop-back)

Patent 6167542: Arrangement for fault detection in circuit interconnections
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : PULSE OR DATA ERROR HANDLING : Memory testing : Read-in with read-out and compare : Special test pattern (e.g., checkerboard, walking ones) : Bus or I/O channel device fault)

Patent 6167543: Memory test mode circuit
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : PULSE OR DATA ERROR HANDLING : Memory testing : Electrical parameter (e.g., threshold voltage) : Special test pattern (e.g., checkerboard, walking ones))

Patent 6167544: Method and apparatus for testing dynamic random access memory
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : PULSE OR DATA ERROR HANDLING : Memory testing : Electrical parameter (e.g., threshold voltage) : Special test pattern (e.g., checkerboard, walking ones))

Patent 6167545: Self-adaptive test program
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : PULSE OR DATA ERROR HANDLING : Digital logic testing : Error mapping or logging)

Patent 6167546: Method and apparatus for automatically inputting debugging data of a video cassette recorder
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : PULSE OR DATA ERROR HANDLING : Digital logic testing : Error mapping or logging)

Patent 6167547: Automatic self-test system utilizing multi-sensor, multi-channel redundant monitoring and control circuits
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : PULSE OR DATA ERROR HANDLING : Digital logic testing : Signature analysis : Clock or synchronization)

Patent 6167548: Data error correcting method and apparatus
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : PULSE OR DATA ERROR HANDLING : Digital data error correction : Forward correction by block code : Memory access : Cross-interleave Reed-Solomon code (CIRC))

Patent 6167549: Memory access control device, and its control method
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : PULSE OR DATA ERROR HANDLING : Digital data error correction : Forward correction by block code : Memory access : Cross-interleave Reed-Solomon code (CIRC))

Patent 6167550: Write format for digital data storage
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : PULSE OR DATA ERROR HANDLING : Digital data error correction : Forward correction by block code : Memory access : Dynamic data storage : Error checking code)

Patent 6167551: DVD controller with embedded DRAM for ECC-block buffering
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : PULSE OR DATA ERROR HANDLING : Digital data error correction : Forward correction by block code : Memory access : Dynamic data storage : Disk array : Synchronization maintenance of processors)

Patent 6167552: Apparatus for convolutional self-doubly orthogonal encoding and decoding
(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) : Syndrome decodable (e.g., self orthogonal) : Syndrome computed)

Patent 6167553: Spiral scrambling
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : PULSE OR DATA ERROR HANDLING : Error/fault detection technique : Comparison of data : Missing-bit/drop-out detection)

Patent 6167554: Combinational logic circuit, its design method and integrated circuit device
(DATA PROCESSING: DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF CIRCUIT OR SEMICONDUCTOR MASK : CIRCUIT DESIGN :)

Patent 6167555: System and method for converting polygon-based wires of an integrated circuit design to path-based wires
(DATA PROCESSING: DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF CIRCUIT OR SEMICONDUCTOR MASK : CIRCUIT DESIGN : Translation (e.g., conversion, equivalence) :)

Patent 6167556: System for logic extraction from a layout database
(DATA PROCESSING: DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF CIRCUIT OR SEMICONDUCTOR MASK : CIRCUIT DESIGN : Translation (e.g., conversion, equivalence) :)

Patent 6167557: Method and apparatus for logic synthesis employing size independent timing optimization
(DATA PROCESSING: DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF CIRCUIT OR SEMICONDUCTOR MASK : CIRCUIT DESIGN : Testing or evaluating : Design verification (e.g., wiring line capacitance, fan-out checking, minimum path width) : Timing analysis (e.g., delay time, path delay, latch timing) :)

Patent 6167558: Method for tolerating defective logic blocks in programmable logic devices
(DATA PROCESSING: DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF CIRCUIT OR SEMICONDUCTOR MASK : CIRCUIT DESIGN : Routing (e.g., routing map, netlisting) : PLA, PLD, FPGA, OR MCM : Timing analysis (e.g., delay time, path delay, latch timing))

Patent 6167559: FPGA structure having main, column and sector clock lines
(DATA PROCESSING: DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF CIRCUIT OR SEMICONDUCTOR MASK : CIRCUIT DESIGN : Routing (e.g., routing map, netlisting) : PLA, PLD, FPGA, OR MCM : Timing analysis (e.g., delay time, path delay, latch timing))

Patent 6167560: One-cold encoding method for low power operation in a complex programmable logic device
(DATA PROCESSING: DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF CIRCUIT OR SEMICONDUCTOR MASK : CIRCUIT DESIGN : Programmable integrated circuit (e.g., basic cell, standard cell, macrocell) : PLA, PLD, FPGA, OR MCM)

Patent 6167561: Method and apparatus for entry of timing constraints
(DATA PROCESSING: DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF CIRCUIT OR SEMICONDUCTOR MASK : CIRCUIT DESIGN : Logical circuit synthesizer : PLA, PLD, FPGA, OR MCM)

Patent 6167562: Apparatus for creating an animation program and method for creating the same
(DATA PROCESSING: SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT, INSTALLATION, AND MANAGEMENT : SOFTWARE PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT TOOL (E.G., INTEGRATED CASE TOOL OR STAND-ALONE DEVELOPMENT TOOL) : Code generation : Visual : Distributed)

Patent 6167563: Method and system for building components in a framework useful in developing integrated business-centric applications
(DATA PROCESSING: SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT, INSTALLATION, AND MANAGEMENT : SOFTWARE PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT TOOL (E.G., INTEGRATED CASE TOOL OR STAND-ALONE DEVELOPMENT TOOL) : Code generation : Component based : Distributed)

Patent 6167564: Software system development framework
(DATA PROCESSING: SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT, INSTALLATION, AND MANAGEMENT : SOFTWARE PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT TOOL (E.G., INTEGRATED CASE TOOL OR STAND-ALONE DEVELOPMENT TOOL) : Modeling : Enterprise based)

Patent 6167565: Method and system of custom marshaling of inter-language parameters
(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 : Including intermediate code : Including graph or tree representation (e.g., abstract syntax tree or AST))

Patent 6167566: Variable retrieving apparatus and method and computer readable recording medium recording variable retrieving program therein
(DATA PROCESSING: SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT, INSTALLATION, AND MANAGEMENT : SOFTWARE PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT TOOL (E.G., INTEGRATED CASE TOOL OR STAND-ALONE DEVELOPMENT TOOL) : Editing : Dynamic : Syntax based :)

Patent 6167567: Technique for automatically updating software stored on a client computer in a networked client-server environment
(DATA PROCESSING: SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT, INSTALLATION, AND MANAGEMENT : SOFTWARE UPGRADING OR UPDATING : Network : Including distribution of software (e.g., push-down, pull-down) : Including downloading : Code restructuring)

Patent 6167568: Method and apparatus for implementing electronic software distribution
(DATA PROCESSING: SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT, INSTALLATION, AND MANAGEMENT : SOFTWARE INSTALLATION : Network : Including distribution of software (e.g., push-down, pull-down))

Patent 6167569: Convertible hat and pack apparatus
(APPAREL : HEAD COVERINGS : Convertible : Ear)

Patent 6167570: Multifunction cap structure
(APPAREL : HEAD COVERINGS : Combined with diverse article : Head covering includes a crown and outwardly extending visor (e.g., baseball cap, etc.))

Patent 6167571: Waders for fishing or hunting
(APPAREL : HEAD COVERINGS : Skirts : Trousers or overalls : Particular to female)

Patent 6167572: Reinforced garment with looped grasping handles
(APPAREL : HEAD COVERINGS : Skirts : Trousers or overalls : Particular to female)

Patent 6167573: Suspenders
(APPAREL : HEAD COVERINGS : Strip connected spaced holders : Plural, crossed, or diverging suspension strips or strands : Crossed or closed loop shoulder type : With member between ends of encircling strip)

Patent 6167574: Motorcycle helmet with fragrance device
(APPAREL : GUARD OR PROTECTOR : For wearer's head : With article-attaching means : For circumference of crown)

Patent 6167575: Bathroom ventilator inlet
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : VENTILATION : Overflow opening attachment)

Patent 6167576: Ventilated toilet seat
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : VENTILATION : Seat structure : Operating means in sink or bath)

Patent 6167577: Personal hygiene device, toilet bidet
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : FLUSH CLOSET : Bowl : With bidet nozzle : Enclosure or housing for connector or seal)

Patent 6167578: Device for washing crotch region of patient
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : BIDETS : Bowl)

Patent 6167579: Furniture system
(BEDS : COMBINATION FURNITURE :)

Patent 6167580: Crib dropside assembly and method of installation
(BEDS : CRIB : Movable guards : Hammock type)

Patent 6167581: Pliers-based, combination tool
(COMPOUND TOOLS : PLIER TYPE : With tool or plier handle : With cutter :)

Patent 6167582: Floating bridge
(BRIDGES : TRANSPORTABLE : Floating :)

Patent 6167583: Double side cleaning apparatus for semiconductor substrate
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : MACHINES : Brushing : Sheet, bar, and plate cleaners : Tumbler)

Patent 6167584: Cleaning tool
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : IMPLEMENTS : Tool coated or impregnated with material supply : Including means for manual manipulation of implement : With rigid supporting frame)

Patent 6167585: Serrated hand tool for plaster application
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : IMPLEMENTS : Bladed spreader : Sponge)

Patent 6167586: Upright water extraction cleaning machine with improved tank structure
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : MACHINES : With air blast or suction : With liquid or other cleaning material application to work : Air blast only (e.g., boiler soot-blower))

Patent 6167587: Upright extraction cleaning machine
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : MACHINES : With air blast or suction : With liquid or other cleaning material application to work : Air blast only (e.g., boiler soot-blower))

Patent 6167588: Vacuum cleaner with filter clogging indicating means
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : MACHINES : With air blast or suction : Combined, e.g., with signal or indicator : Converter attached to floor nozzle mouth)

Patent 6167589: Control mechanism including a permanent magnet system
(MISCELLANEOUS HARDWARE : CLOSERS : Having prongs or cooperating structure on leaf)

Patent 6167590: Furniture hinge mounting plate
(MISCELLANEOUS HARDWARE : HINGE : Including means to fasten leaf to member : Threaded or slotted pintle or knuckle)

Patent 6167591: Hinge providing an electrical connection
(MISCELLANEOUS HARDWARE : HINGE : Specific leaf structure : Self-penetrating fastener)

Patent 6167592: Handle having a covering
(MISCELLANEOUS HARDWARE : HANDLE, HANDLE COMPONENT, OR HANDLE ADJUNCT : Luggage-type (loop style) handgrip for carrying (e.g., suitcase, handbag, briefcase, shopping bag, package, etc.) : With carrier handle including a user enhanced grip attachment : With means permanently connecting the handle to a carried article)

Patent 6167593: Apparatus for varying the depth of a chute in a fiber feeder
(TEXTILES: FIBER PREPARATION : WORKING : Picking : Feeding : Screens)

Patent 6167594: Shifting device for establishing contact between a flat bar and a cleaner in a carding machine
(TEXTILES: FIBER PREPARATION : WORKING : Carding : Stripping : Flat : Traveling : With condenser)

Patent 6167595: Method and device for automatically replacing the lap, preparing and joining its edges and restarting it in a combing machine
(TEXTILES: FIBER PREPARATION : WORKING : Combing : Card clothing)

Patent 6167596: Secured pen and holder
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : ARTICLE HOLDER ATTACHABLE TO APPAREL OR BODY : Article held by flexible connector (e.g., chain) : Eyeglass or spectacle case)

Patent 6167597: High compression zipper
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : SEPARABLE-FASTENER OR REQUIRED COMPONENT THEREOF (E.G., PROJECTION AND CAVITY TO COMPLETE INTERLOCK) : Each mating member having similarly shaped, sized, and operated interlocking or intermeshable face : Zipper-type (e.g., slider) : Coupler with sliding socket to complete interlock)

Patent 6167598: Closure device
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : DRAWSTRING, LACED-FASTENER, OR SEPARATE ESSENTIAL COOPERATING DEVICE THEREFOR : Includes separate device for holding drawn portion of lacing : Having lacing wound thereabout or wedged therein : With integral resilient linking structure therebetween)

Patent 6167599: Light reflecting tag attached to ends of a shoelace
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : DRAWSTRING, LACED-FASTENER, OR SEPARATE ESSENTIAL COOPERATING DEVICE THEREFOR : Having means covering tip of lacing : With permanently deformed mounting structure)

Patent 6167600: Columbarium system
(UNDERTAKING : MISCELLANEOUS :)

Patent 6167601: Method for manufacturing ventilated sheet-metal floor members
(METAL WORKING : EXPANDED METAL MAKING : Metal wool bundling)

Patent 6167602: Lamp removal tool
(METAL WORKING : MEANS TO ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE : Means comprising hand manipulatable tool : Hand gripper for direct push or pull : Thread protector (e.g., wheel axle type))

Patent 6167603: Chair seat frame system
(METAL WORKING : MEANS TO ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE : With work-holder for assembly : Hand gripper for direct push or pull)

Patent 6167604: Curb valve replacement and installation tool
(METAL WORKING : MEANS TO ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE : Including means to relatively position plural work parts : Having means to permit support movement while work is thereon)

Patent 6167605: Collet type crimping tool
(METAL WORKING : MEANS TO ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE : Tube, sleeve or ferrule : Having means to permit support movement while work is thereon)

Patent 6167606: Method for tightening a screw connection by means of an impact screwdriver having a variable speed electric drive motor
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : With testing or indicating : Torquing threaded assemblage or determining torque herein : By burning or heating)

Patent 6167607: Vision target based assembly
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : With testing or indicating : Using optical instrument (excludes mere human eyeballing) : Determining relative number of threaded member rotations)

Patent 6167608: Tank upgrading method and tank assembly
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Assembling or joining : With prestressing of part : Elastic joining of parts : By flexing)

Patent 6167609: Acid pretreatment for adhesive bonding of vehicle assemblies
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Assembling or joining : Metal deforming with nonmetallic bonding : By manipulating aligning means)

Patent 6167610: Method of making a rotary motor
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Dynamoelectric machine : Burnishing tool reciprocates across work surface)

Patent 6167611: Process for producing a vertical magnetic head
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Electromagnet, transformer or inductor : Magnetic recording reproducing transducer (e.g., tape head, core, etc.) : Fabricating head structure or component thereof : Including measuring or testing : Depositing magnetic layer or coating : Plural magnetic deposition layers :)

Patent 6167612: Apparatus for remote handling of plugs and sockets
(METAL WORKING : MEANS TO ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE : Means to assemble electrical device : Conductor : Terminal or connector : Self-piercing work part)

Patent 6167613: Mechanism for engaging and disengaging electrical connector halves
(METAL WORKING : MEANS TO ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE : Means to disassemble electrical device : Means to fasten by deforming)

Patent 6167614: Method of manufacturing and testing an electronic device, and an electronic device
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Conductor or circuit manufacturing : On flat or curved insulated base, e.g., printed circuit, etc. : Assembling to base an electrical component, e.g., capacitor, etc. : By oxidation)

Patent 6167615: Method for producing circuit board assemblies using surface mount components with finely spaced leads
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Conductor or circuit manufacturing : On flat or curved insulated base, e.g., printed circuit, etc. : Assembling to base an electrical component, e.g., capacitor, etc. : By metal fusion : With deforming of lead or terminal)

Patent 6167616: Connecting method of electric wire and terminal
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Conductor or circuit manufacturing : Assembling terminal to elongated conductor : By deforming : By shrinking of cover)

Patent 6167617: Method of blind connecting an I/O module into a cabinet
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Conductor or circuit manufacturing : Contact or terminal manufacturing : By assembling plural parts : By elastic joining : Of fused material)

Patent 6167618: Method for repairing vertical welds in a boiling water reactor shroud using a clamp with eccentric pins
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Heat exchanger or boiler making : Repairing, converting, servicing or salvaging : Hollow blade)

Patent 6167619: Method for assembling a heat exchanger
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Heat exchanger or boiler making : Tube joint and tube plate structure : Utilizing bond inhibiting material)

Patent 6167620: Method for transporting heat exchanger fins and forming a heat exchanger core subassembly
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Heat exchanger or boiler making : Tube with heat transfer means : Finned tube : With subsequent fluid expansion)

Patent 6167621: Center feed parallel flow cold plate dual refrigeration systems
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Heat exchanger or boiler making : With metallurgical bonding : Finned tube)

Patent 6167622: Exhaust manifold attachment apparatus and method for fabricating same
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Gas and water specific plumbing component making : Flexible conduit or fitting therefor : Sprayer)

Patent 6167623: Press roll with a ceramic coating, method for manufacturing the same and coating composition
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Roller making : Fabricating and shaping roller work contacting surface element : With coating or casting about a core : Work contacting surface having annular axial sections)

Patent 6167624: Synthetic panel and method
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Structural member making : Static structure, e.g., a building component : Panel : Frame component)

Patent 6167625: Shaving implement
(CUTLERY : RAZORS : Combined : With means to raise the hair and/or stretch the skin : With can support)

Patent 6167626: Dust collection port for use with a saw
(CUTLERY : COMBINED CUTLERY OR COMBINED WITH ANCILLARY FEATURE : With material-holder or disposal : Including a pointed blade)

Patent 6167627: Aeronautical holding pattern calculator
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : MISCELLANEOUS : Simulating calculators : Flat multisheet :)

Patent 6167628: Carpenter's gauge
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : SCRIBER : Curved line : Compass : Beam type : Conforming)

Patent 6167629: Electronic level and a leveling rod for use in combination with the same
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : STRAIGHT-LINE LIGHT RAY TYPE : Rod or target : With tubular sighting means (e.g., telescope, etc.))

Patent 6167630: Aligned laser system having a combined level and square device
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : INDICATOR OF DIRECTION OF FORCE TRAVERSING NATURAL MEDIA : Combined : Line plumb and bubble level)

Patent 6167631: Plummet level
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : INDICATOR OF DIRECTION OF FORCE TRAVERSING NATURAL MEDIA : Level or plumb, terrestrial gravitation responsive : Pendulum : Plural, coacting in intersecting planes : Line take-up reel)

Patent 6167632: Dual chalk line device
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : STRAIGHTEDGE TYPE : Cord type : With chalking feature : Connected to brick)

Patent 6167633: Curve forming device
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : GAUGE : Conformator or adjustable curve template : Flexible type : By screw means)

Patent 6167634: Measurement and compensation system for thermal errors in machine tools
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : DISTANCE MEASURING : Error compensation (e.g., temperature) : Locking)

Patent 6167635: Pushing suspending device of a measuring tape
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : DISTANCE MEASURING : By flexible tape : Specified reel housing feature : Including brake or lock : Including computing means)

Patent 6167636: Process for thermally utilizing spent grains
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : MATERIAL TREATED BY ELECTROMAGNETIC ENERGY : Electric current applied directly through material :)

Patent 6167637: Dehydrating method and hydroextractor
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : PROCESS : With nondrying treating of material : Compacting or restraining : Grinding or comminuting)

Patent 6167638: Drying of grain and other particulate materials
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : PROCESS : Gas or vapor contact with treated material : Treatment of gas or vapor : Gas or vapor humidity regulation : Regeneration of absorption/adsorption material)

Patent 6167639: Puncture resistant insole
(BOOTS, SHOES, AND LEGGINGS : INSOLES : Laminated : Detachable)

Patent 6167640: Athletic shoe, in particular soccer shoe
(BOOTS, SHOES, AND LEGGINGS : BOOTS AND SHOES : With coating, treatment or impregnation of shoe : Foot shield)

Patent 6167641: Athletic shoe cleat
(BOOTS, SHOES, AND LEGGINGS : BOOTS AND SHOES : Occupational or athletic shoe (e.g., roof climbing, gardening, etc.) : Athletic shoe or attachment therefor : For golf : For walking or sliding on shifting media)

Patent 6167642: Tractor bucket extension device and method
(EXCAVATING : COMBINED OR CONVERTIBLE : Trolley-supported)

Patent 6167643: Iron with non-drip device
(TEXTILES: IRONING OR SMOOTHING : SMOOTHING IMPLEMENTS : Flatirons : Combined : With moistening means : Including reservoir for liquid in steam iron : Power-operated)

Patent 6167644: Advertising display standard
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : CARD RACK : Including pockets : Including tabs)

Patent 6167645: License plate bracket
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : LICENSE PLATES :)

Patent 6167646: Apparatus for illuminating medical diagnostic imaging film with enhanced viewability
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : PHOTOGRAPHIC TRANSPARENCY VIEWER, E.G., X-RAY VIEWER : Including movable indicator (e.g., line guide))

Patent 6167647: Double-directional rotary water ball structure
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : DISPLAY WITH SPECIAL EFFECTS : Electromotor operated : Rotatable : Secured by means through aperture or notch or engaging a protrusion in the file item)

Patent 6167648: Illuminated modular sign having adjustable quick release modules
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : ILLUMINATED SIGN : Lamp box : Concentration of natural light)

Patent 6167649: Information display system for the sides of buildings and vehicles
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : SIGNS : Stretched or tensioned : Lettering kit)

Patent 6167650: Coated fly fishing line and a method and apparatus for coating a fly fishing line
(FISHING, TRAPPING, AND VERMIN DESTROYING : FISHING : Lines and/or leaders : Sinkers with guards or retrieving features)

Patent 6167651: Christmas tree watering device
(PLANT HUSBANDRY : TREE TRUNK SUPPORTING BASE WITH LIQUID RESERVOIR : Window)

Patent 6167652: Method for treating cotyledonous plants
(PLANT HUSBANDRY : PROCESS : Covers)

Patent 6167653: Combination floral product and display container imprinted wrap around message sleeve on floral product and display container
(PLANT HUSBANDRY : RECEPTACLE FOR GROWING MEDIUM : With shipment package : Vertical array)

Patent 6167654: Device for operating hinged or guided closures
(MOVABLE OR REMOVABLE CLOSURES : WITH OPERATOR FOR MOVABLY MOUNTED CLOSURE : Remote actuating or initiating station : With weather seal or flap for drive element)

Patent 6167655: Stop device for sliding closures
(MOVABLE OR REMOVABLE CLOSURES : WITH MEANS MOUNTING CLOSURE FOR RECIPROCATION : Guide mounted stop spaces closure from sill : Marginal closure flange overlaps portal frame)

Patent 6167656: Security window assembly
(MOVABLE OR REMOVABLE CLOSURES : REMOVABLE CLOSURE : Edge protector)

Patent 6167657: Weatherstrip product formed by sequential extrusion of cellular and non-cellular plastic resins
(MOVABLE OR REMOVABLE CLOSURES : CLOSURE SEAL; E.G., STRIKER GASKET OR WEATHERSTRIP : Spaced or superposed flange cantilevered from edge of base portion; e.g., leaf-spring type : Closure carried)

Patent 6167658: Boat weather cover and ventilation system
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : SHAPED OR STRENGTHENED BY FLUID PRESSURE :)

Patent 6167659: Roof or access hatch safety railing system
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : WITH ENTRANCE FOR PERSONS OR OBJECTS IN HORIZONTAL OR INCLINED COVER : With additional enclosure structure; e.g., manhole : With additional subsurface liquid receiver)

Patent 6167660: Counter flashing
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : EXTERIOR-TYPE FLASHING : Covering sheet with overhanging continuing edge section)

Patent 6167661: Window, in particular for mounting in an inclined roof surface
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : CUPOLA OR SKYLIGHT : Attic vent)

Patent 6167662: Method for assembling windows and the like
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : FRAMING TO RECEIVE DOOR, DOORJAMB, OR WINDOW SASH : Auxiliary pane attached to main pane)

Patent 6167663: Adjustable Frame
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : FRAMING TO RECEIVE DOOR, DOORJAMB, OR WINDOW SASH : Retaining feature between frame and reveal : For size-adjustment : With damping or limiting means)

Patent 6167664: Hybrid office panel construction for a modular office furniture system
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : MULTIROOM OR LEVEL : Partition secured to and crossed by preconstructed barrier : Cubicle type; i.e., spaced from floor or ceiling : Horizontal structure includes component of settable material)

Patent 6167665: Corner post for a wall panel system
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : MULTIROOM OR LEVEL : Partition secured to and crossed by preconstructed barrier : Cubicle type; i.e., spaced from floor or ceiling : Horizontal structure includes component of settable material)

Patent 6167666: Early warning leak detector
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : WALL, CEILING, FLOOR, OR ROOF DESIGNED FOR VENTILATION OR DRAINAGE : Shaft)

Patent 6167667: Expansion joint cover
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : RELATIVELY YIELDABLE PREFORMED SEPARATOR (I.E., EXPANSION JOINT) : Separating bridger strip from juncture of panels : Engaging edges of tile)

Patent 6167668: Finished flooring underlayment and method of making same
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : UNDERLYING COMPRESSIBLE LAYER OR PAD (E.G., FLOOR SYSTEMS) : Held by separate spacer)

Patent 6167669: Concrete plastic unit CPU
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : FACERS; E.G., MODULES, MUTUALLY BONDED BY INTERNAL SETTABLE MATERIAL SECTION : Laterally related modules; e.g., back-to-back : Continuous section filling space between modules : With transverse tie : Filler)

Patent 6167670: Casing system for dumbwaiters
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : OPENWORK; E.G., TRUSS, TRELLIS, GRILLE, SCREEN, FRAME, OR REBAR CHAIR : Superimposed three-dimensional units : Web portions connected between chords)

Patent 6167671: Prefabricated concrete wall form system
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : OPENWORK; E.G., TRUSS, TRELLIS, GRILLE, SCREEN, FRAME, OR REBAR CHAIR : Three-dimensional space-defining : Parallel trellises or sheets held by disparate connector : Having tubular member)

Patent 6167672: Supplementary reinforcing construction for a reinforced concrete pier
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : SHAFT (I.E., ELONGATED RIGID STRUCTURE) : Stone-like component (e.g., concrete, etc.) : Upright : Sustainer : Having outer layer or shell : Spacer-positioner)

Patent 6167673: Utility pole
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : SHAFT (I.E., ELONGATED RIGID STRUCTURE) : End-to-end connected sections : Upright : Utility pole : Partial sleeve (e.g., collar, etc.))

Patent 6167674: Light-gauge truss framing element
(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) : For vehicle)

Patent 6167675: Steel-wood system
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : SHAFT (I.E., ELONGATED RIGID STRUCTURE) : Girder, column, etc. : Wood/metal composite : Partial sleeve (e.g., collar, etc.))

Patent 6167676: Method of connecting partitions
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : PROCESSES : Barrier construction : Vertical : Using prefabricated unit : Using prefabricated unit)

Patent 6167677: Tubular bagging machine
(PACKAGE MAKING : WITH MEANS RESPONSIVE TO A SENSED CONDITION : Of package and filled receptacle closing or opening : Triggered by presence of contents)

Patent 6167678: Mountable and demountable wrapping material and method for use
(PACKAGE MAKING : METHODS : Applying a partial cover : Banding :)

Patent 6167679: Combination custom printed form and container and method of using
(PACKAGE MAKING : METHODS : Forming a cover adjunct or application of a cover adjunct to a cover : Printing or protective coating :)

Patent 6167680: Portable display case
(PACKAGE MAKING : METHODS : Filling preformed receptacle : With protective media (e.g., shock absorbing))

Patent 6167681: Sealing apparatus
(PACKAGE MAKING : METHODS : Closing package or filled receptacle : By heat sealing : Bag, tube, center-folded web)

Patent 6167682: Bung closure and center orifice
(PACKAGE MAKING : METHODS : Closing package or filled receptacle : Closing a preformed, freestanding, rigid or semi-rigid container (e.g., box, carton, bottle) : By applying a separate preformed closure (e.g., lid, cap) : By plugging closure into container :)

Patent 6167683: Packaging device
(PACKAGE MAKING : APPARATUS FOR FORMING OR PARTIALLY FORMING RECEPTACLE AND SUBSEQUENTLY FILLING : Forming a pocket, depression, or hollow compartment by application of heat or pressure (e.g., stretch forming) : Plural webs)

Patent 6167684: Feeding mechanism for machine for enrobing tablets
(PACKAGE MAKING : APPARATUS FOR FORMING OR PARTIALLY FORMING RECEPTACLE AND SUBSEQUENTLY FILLING : Forming a pocket, depression, or hollow compartment by application of heat or pressure (e.g., stretch forming) : Capsule : Simultaneously longitudinal and transverse seaming)

Patent 6167685: Windrower header speed control
(HARVESTERS : MOTORIZED HARVESTER : WITH CONDITION-RESPONSIVE OPERATION : Pre-programmed or remotely controlled : Vertical axis)

Patent 6167686: Tensioner for header of a harvester
(HARVESTERS : MOTORIZED HARVESTER : Having motor on ground-supported carrier : And element guiding vegetation to cutter : By adjusting ground wheel or skid relative to carrier)

Patent 6167687: Group twinner for single and double conductor bobbins and method of making communication cables
(TEXTILES: SPINNING, TWISTING, AND TWINING : APPARATUS AND PROCESSES : Unitary multiple twist devices : With strand guiding means)

Patent 6167688: Individual-spindle-drive type multiple twister
(TEXTILES: SPINNING, TWISTING, AND TWINING : APPARATUS AND PROCESSES : Stopping or starting : Spindle stopping : Feeding means stopping)

Patent 6167689: Chain link for an energy guide chain and having a cover which can be put into two different stable positions
(CHAIN, STAPLE, AND HORSESHOE MAKING : CHAINS : Conduit : Rotary former)

Patent 6167690: Control system for controlling at least one variable of a process as well as a use of such a control system
(POWER PLANTS : COMBUSTION PRODUCTS USED AS MOTIVE FLUID : Process : Having power output control : Exhaust actuated air aspirator)

Patent 6167691: Gasification power generation system using preheated gasifying-agent to gasify fuel
(POWER PLANTS : COMBUSTION PRODUCTS USED AS MOTIVE FLUID : With combustible gas generator : Flame screen)

Patent 6167692: Method of using fuel gas expander in power generating plants
(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 6167693: High pressure gas cycle and powder plant
(POWER PLANTS : COMBUSTION PRODUCTS USED AS MOTIVE FLUID : Plural combustion products generators in ring coaxial with turbine : Intermittent combustion type : Water or steam)

Patent 6167694: Actuator
(POWER PLANTS : REACTION MOTOR (E.G., MOTIVE FLUID GENERATOR AND REACTION NOZZLE, ETC.) : Interrelated reaction motors : Air and diverse fluid discharge from separate discharge outlets (e.g., fan jet, etc.) : Having thrust reverser : Including injecting modifying fluid)

Patent 6167695: Method and system for diagnosing deterioration of NOx catalyst
(POWER PLANTS : INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE WITH TREATMENT OR HANDLING OF EXHAUST GAS : Methods : Anti-pollution : Motive fluid is vaporized liquid)

Patent 6167696: Exhaust gas purification system for low emission vehicle
(POWER PLANTS : INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE WITH TREATMENT OR HANDLING OF EXHAUST GAS : Methods : Anti-pollution : Motive fluid is vaporized liquid)

Patent 6167697: Device for controlling the air/fuel ratio of the mixture supplied to an endothermal 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 : Engine fuel, air, or ignition controlled by sensor of reactor condition : Motive fluid is vaporized liquid)

Patent 6167698: Exhaust gas purification system for a lean burn 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 6167699: Secondary air injection system for an 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 : Oxidizer feed passage at engine exhaust valve, manifold or port : Catalyst in engine manifold or at exhaust port)

Patent 6167700: Exhaust system for an 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 : Pressurizing means feeds reactive air to reactor : To port zone and downstream of port)

Patent 6167701: Variable rate ride control
(POWER PLANTS : PRESSURE FLUID SOURCE AND MOTOR : With control means for structure storing work driving energy (e.g., accumulator, etc.) : Plural accumulators : Suction pressure on motor regulated)

Patent 6167702: Rotary mechanism control with power supply
(POWER PLANTS : PRESSURE FLUID SOURCE AND MOTOR : Servo-motor having externally operated control valve sets motor or pump displacement : Having auxiliary pump or external source of motive fluid supplying servo motor : Condition or direction responsive device)

Patent 6167703: Internal combustion engine with VTG supercharger
(POWER PLANTS : FLUID MOTOR MEANS DRIVEN BY WASTE HEAT OR BY EXHAUST ENERGY FROM INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE : With supercharging means for engine : With means to change temperature of supercharged flow : Compressor or turbine speed sensed to control fuel flow or outlet area)

Patent 6167704: Energy generation device
(POWER PLANTS : UTILIZING NATURAL HEAT : Rocking member having opposite accumulating means)

Patent 6167705: Vapor temperature control in a kalina cycle power generation system
(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 6167706: Externally fired combined cycle gas turbine
(POWER PLANTS : MOTIVE FLUID ENERGIZED BY EXTERNALLY APPLIED HEAT : Process of power production or system operation : Including vaporizing a motive fluid other than water : Gaseous)

Patent 6167707: Single-fluid stirling/pulse tube hybrid expander
(REFRIGERATION : GAS COMPRESSION, HEAT REGENERATION AND EXPANSION, E.G., STIRLING CYCLE : Thermoelectric; e.g., peltier effect)

Patent 6167708: Process and apparatus for the in-line freezing of products
(REFRIGERATION : PROCESSES : Treating an article : Moving through cooling zone during cooling : With externally scraped drum or helix or screw)

Patent 6167709: Food processing method and system
(REFRIGERATION : PROCESSES : Treating an article : By contacting with liquid : With externally scraped drum or helix or screw)

Patent 6167710: Ice seeding apparatus for cryopreservation systems
(REFRIGERATION : PROCESSES : Deodorizing, antisepticizing or providing special atmosphere : Sequential stages, e.g., composite block making)

Patent 6167711: Sanitized ice transportation system and method
(REFRIGERATION : PROCESSES : Deodorizing, antisepticizing or providing special atmosphere : Sequential stages, e.g., composite block making)

Patent 6167712: Method for controlling a refrigerator having a direction control valve
(REFRIGERATION : PROCESSES : Transferring heat between diverse function portions of refrigeration cycle : Utilizing particular refrigerant and/or sorbent materials)

Patent 6167713: Falling film evaporator having two-phase distribution system
(REFRIGERATION : PROCESSES : Compressing, condensing and evaporating : Utilizing particular refrigerant and/or sorbent materials)

Patent 6167714: Portable cooling and heating unit using reversible refrigerant circuit
(REFRIGERATION : AUTOMATIC CONTROL : Of external fluid or means : By lever, e.g., float-controlled valve : Damper between storage compartments)

Patent 6167715: Direct refrigerant geothermal heat exchange or multiple source subcool/postheat/precool system therefor
(REFRIGERATION : STRUCTURAL INSTALLATION : Geographic, e.g., subterranean feature : Spaced elongated air inlet and outlet type, e.g., air curtain)

Patent 6167716: Condensate evaporator apparatus
(REFRIGERATION : WITH MEANS PREVENTING OR HANDLING ATMOSPHERIC CONDENSATE RELATIVE TO HEAT ABSORBER : Moisture condensing means distinct from principal heat absorber : Means conducting atmospheric condensate to heat rejecter)

Patent 6167717: Air conditioning condensation drainage system
(REFRIGERATION : WITH MEANS PREVENTING OR HANDLING ATMOSPHERIC CONDENSATE RELATIVE TO HEAT ABSORBER : Retainer or flow director for atmospheric condensate : Condensate retainer : Retainer exterior of refrigerated space)

Patent 6167718: Self-carbonating self-cooling beverage container
(REFRIGERATION : HAND MANIPULABLE TOOL : Retainer or flow director for atmospheric condensate)

Patent 6167719: Compressor for refrigeration cycle
(REFRIGERATION : REFRIGERATION PRODUCER : With lubricant handling means : Resilient)

Patent 6167720: Accumulator baffle molded from desiccant
(REFRIGERATION : REFRIGERATION PRODUCER : With refrigerant treater : Lubricant separator)

Patent 6167721: Electrochemical hydrogen pump and uses thereof for heat exchange applications
(REFRIGERATION : REFRIGERATION PRODUCER : Sorbent type : Absorber-still, e.g., intermittent : With solid sorbent : With lubricant heating means)

Patent 6167722: Refrigeration unit
(REFRIGERATION : REFRIGERATION PRODUCER : Heat exchange between diverse function elements : Fixed restrictor)

Patent 6167723: Installation for the distillation of air and corresponding cold box
(REFRIGERATION : CRYOGENIC TREATMENT OF GAS OR GAS MIXTURE : Separation of gas mixture : Air : Distillation : Upstream operation : Flowline expansion engine : Spaced initial charging :)

Patent 6167724: Pump
(REFRIGERATION : CRYOGENIC TREATMENT OF GAS OR GAS MIXTURE : Separation of gas mixture : Air : Distillation : Downstream operation : Flowline pump : Oxygen)

Patent 6167725: Threadless jewelry connector assembly
(JEWELRY : HAVING DIRECT BODY ATTACHMENT : With retainer)

Patent 6167726: Ring with rotating bead
(JEWELRY : GEM SETTING : Movable : Exhibiting)

Patent 6167727: Process for the production of polarizing glass
(GLASS MANUFACTURING : PROCESSES : With chemically reactive treatment of glass preform : Temperature)

Patent 6167728: Method and apparatus for controlling heating and cooling in segments of a fiber glass bushing
(GLASS MANUFACTURING : PROCESSES OF MANUFACTURING FIBERS, FILAMENTS, OR PREFORMS : With measuring, controlling, sensing, programming, timing, indicating, or testing : Temperature :)

Patent 6167729: Fiber manufacturing spinner
(GLASS MANUFACTURING : FIBER MAKING APPARATUS : With specified bushing, tip, or feeder structure : Noncircular tip opening (e.g., elliptical, polygonal, etc.) : Plural fluid blasts or jets contacting single glass stream)

Patent 6167730: Sinker and selector arrangement for a circular knitting machine
(TEXTILES: KNITTING : NEEDLE COOPERATING ELEMENTS : Sinkers or web holders : Pivoted : Sliding)

Patent 6167731: Disposable surgical gown with single-ply knitted wrist cuffs and method of producing same
(TEXTILES: KNITTING : FABRICS OR ARTICLES : Articles : Garments : Border or antiravel portions, frequently hosiery : Uniting)

Patent 6167732: Knitwear having no curl collars
(TEXTILES: KNITTING : FABRICS OR ARTICLES : Articles : Garments : Border or antiravel portions, frequently hosiery : Pocket welt : By means responsive to radius of beam)

Patent 6167733: Drum type washing machine having a pump integrally formed with a filter
(TEXTILES: FLUID TREATING APPARATUS : MACHINES : Combined : With solvent recovery : Using filter : With temperature modification)

Patent 6167734: Security cable coupling device
(LOCKS : PORTABLE : Fetters : Shackles : Nippers)

Patent 6167735: Bicycle carrier fastening bracket
(LOCKS : PORTABLE : Clamps : Shackles)

Patent 6167736: Tension control system and method for reducing front end and tail end overfill of a continuously hot rolled product
(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) : Including plural sensors or sensor responsive to plural conditions : Sensing lead end or tail end : By sensing hydraulic pressure applied to roll)

Patent 6167737: Vane forming apparatus
(METAL DEFORMING : BY DEFLECTING SUCCESSIVELY-PRESENTED PORTIONS OF WORK DURING BODILY MOVEMENT THEREOF (E.G., FOR COILING, LEVELLING, CURVING OR TROUGHING MATERIAL IN MOVEMENT) : With feeding of discrete articles or orienting of work relative to deflector (other than by deflector) : And actuation of cutter in timed relation to deflector or work movement)

Patent 6167738: Method and apparatus for replacing the rollers of rolling mills having different sizes
(METAL DEFORMING : BY USE OF ROLLER OR ROLLER-LIKE TOOL-ELEMENT : With carrier for roller-couple or tool-couple : With replacement of tool : By means to replace tool : Work between movable tool and pivot (e.g., sweep-arm bender))

Patent 6167739: Filter and a method for manufacturing a filter
(METAL DEFORMING : BY EXTRUDING THROUGH ORIFICE : Utilizing internal forming means (e.g., mandrel) or core tube (e.g., wire guide) : Integral with ram : Single element ("impact extrusion" type) : Equal size pair of reaction rolls)

Patent 6167740: Method and apparatus for forming bends in a selected sequence
(METAL DEFORMING : BY USE OF NON-DEFORMING WORK-GRIPPING CLAMP AND RELATIVELY MOVABLE CLAMP, TOOL OR WORK-FORCER : Plural or complex apparatus (e.g., with plural operations) : With bodily motion in fixed path)

Patent 6167741: Noise-reducing structure of a processing machine
(METAL DEFORMING : BY USE OF CLOSED-DIE AND COACTING WORK-FORCER (E.G., PUSH-DRAWING) : Cup or shell drawing (i.e., deep drawing) : With application of frictional restraining force to work during deformation : Plural deep drawing)

Patent 6167742: Drawing and coining die for manufacturing metal containers and the like
(METAL DEFORMING : BY USE OF CLOSED-DIE AND COACTING WORK-FORCER (E.G., PUSH-DRAWING) : Cup or shell drawing (i.e., deep drawing) : With application of frictional restraining force to work during deformation : With yieldable actuation of work-gripper (e.g., spring-biased blank-holder) : Blank detaching)

Patent 6167743: Single cam container necking apparatus and method
(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 : With application of frictional restraining force to work during deformation)

Patent 6167744: Angular velocity sensor and diagnosis system for this sensor
(MEASURING AND TESTING : INSTRUMENT PROVING OR CALIBRATING : Speed, velocity, or acceleration : Metering dispenser)

Patent 6167745: Testing apparatus
(MEASURING AND TESTING : FRICTIONAL RESISTANCE, COEFFICIENT OR CHARACTERISTICS : Wheel tread, tire, track, or roadway)

Patent 6167746: Apparatus and method for determining a person's sobriety
(MEASURING AND TESTING : GAS CONTENT OF A LIQUID OR A SOLID : Specimen impactor detail)

Patent 6167747: Apparatus for detecting hydrocarbon using crystal oscillators within fuel dispensers
(MEASURING AND TESTING : GAS CONTENT OF A LIQUID OR A SOLID : By vibration : Dropped)

Patent 6167748: Capacitively readout multi-element sensor array with common-mode cancellation
(MEASURING AND TESTING : GAS ANALYSIS : By vibration : Detector detail : Solid content)

Patent 6167749: Method and apparatus for automatically detecting gas leak, and recording medium for leak detection
(MEASURING AND TESTING : WITH FLUID PRESSURE : Leakage : Fluid handling conduit in situ : Sheet or filament)

Patent 6167750: Container tightness test
(MEASURING AND TESTING : WITH FLUID PRESSURE : Leakage : Receptacle : Sealed : Mesh envelope)

Patent 6167751: Leak analysis
(MEASURING AND TESTING : WITH FLUID PRESSURE : Leakage : Receptacle : Sealed : Mesh envelope)

Patent 6167752: Rotary viscometer with an air bearing
(MEASURING AND TESTING : LIQUID ANALYSIS OR ANALYSIS OF THE SUSPENSION OF SOLIDS IN A LIQUID : Viscosity : Force reactance to member driven therein : Rotationally driven member : With detail (e.g., circuitry) of a drive means or a detecting means)

Patent 6167753: Detecting fields with a single-pass, dual-amplitude-mode scanning force microscope
(MEASURING AND TESTING : SURFACE AND CUTTING EDGE TESTING : Roughness : Opposed pair)

Patent 6167754: Method of checking lambda sensor connections in multicylinder internal combustion engines
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