Patents 6168265 - 6168517

 

 

Patent 6168265: Ink-jet print head
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Fluid or fluid source handling means : Fluid supply system : With aerosol formation)

Patent 6168266: Ink tank cartridge, a manufacturing method thereof and a packaging structure of the ink tank cartridge
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Fluid or fluid source handling means : Fluid supply system : Cartridge : Drop correction)

Patent 6168267: Pressure controlled ink cartridge
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Fluid or fluid source handling means : Fluid supply system : Cartridge : Drop correction)

Patent 6168268: Liquid replenishing method and liquid ejection recording apparatus using the same method
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Fluid or fluid source handling means : Fluid supply system : With recirculation : With integral ejector)

Patent 6168269: Heated inkjet print media support system
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Medium and processing means : Drying or curing : Ink)

Patent 6168270: Recording apparatus having a sheet conveying force adjustment system
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Medium and processing means : Physical handling : Ink)

Patent 6168271: Decentered noncorrective lens for eyewear
(OPTICS: EYE EXAMINING, VISION TESTING AND CORRECTING : SPECTACLES AND EYEGLASSES : Methods of use)

Patent 6168272: Spectacle frame with elements of superelastic alloy
(OPTICS: EYE EXAMINING, VISION TESTING AND CORRECTING : SPECTACLES AND EYEGLASSES : Methods of use)

Patent 6168273: Apparatus for magnetic securing a spectacle frame to a support
(OPTICS: EYE EXAMINING, VISION TESTING AND CORRECTING : SPECTACLES AND EYEGLASSES : Combined : Neck retainers)

Patent 6168274: Ophthalmoscope and attachment therefor
(OPTICS: EYE EXAMINING, VISION TESTING AND CORRECTING : EYE EXAMINING OR TESTING INSTRUMENT : Objective type : Including illuminator : On rotary disc)

Patent 6168275: Retroreflective cube corner article
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : SIGNAL REFLECTOR : 3-Corner retroreflective (i.e., cube corner, trihedral, or triple reflector type) : Unitary plate or sheet comprising plural reflecting elements : Wind driven)

Patent 6168276: Road safety reflector
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : SIGNAL REFLECTOR : Discrete reflecting elements formed as a unitary mass : Mounted on or adjacent roadway : Including a threaded member)

Patent 6168277: Rearview mirror
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : GLARE OR UNWANTED LIGHT REDUCTION : With mirror (e.g., mirror with glare screen, etc.) : Anti-glare mirror : Adjustable : Plural reflecting surfaces : Prismoidal : With single or parallel objectives)

Patent 6168278: Protective goggles for laser and laser treatment apparatus with the goggles
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : GLARE OR UNWANTED LIGHT REDUCTION : Barrel end or lens mount shade : Collapsible or foldable : Adjustable)

Patent 6168279: Pivot support for adjustable rearview mirror
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : MIRROR : With support : Mirror movable relative to support : Including an adjustable mirror)

Patent 6168280: Illumination lamp mounting structure for use in measuring instrument
(ILLUMINATION : ILLUMINATED SCALE OR DIAL : Fluid or pressure responsive)

Patent 6168281: Transparent and spread illuminating apparatus
(ILLUMINATION : EDGE LIGHTED PANEL : Light guide : Emission face : Type of surface : With electrical ignition)

Patent 6168282: Electro-luminescent lighting arrangement for a lighting apparatus with a lamp holder
(ILLUMINATION : LIGHT SOURCE OR LIGHT SOURCE SUPPORT AND LUMINESCENT MATERIAL : Specific lamp mounting or retaining)

Patent 6168283: Electroluminescent lamp for illuminating push-button devices
(ILLUMINATION : LIGHT SOURCE OR LIGHT SOURCE SUPPORT AND LUMINESCENT MATERIAL : Specific lamp mounting or retaining)

Patent 6168284: Lighting apparatus for a sewing machine
(ILLUMINATION : MACHINERY LIGHTING : Sewing : Including specific light bulb mounting)

Patent 6168285: Universal, light fixture/ceiling fan recessed mounting device
(ILLUMINATION : WITH FLUID DISTRIBUTER : With door-controlled switch)

Patent 6168286: Brim mounted novelty light for sports caps
(ILLUMINATION : WITH WEARING APPAREL OR BODY SUPPORT : Head covering or clamp : Hat : Including light emitting diode)

Patent 6168287: Combination of an electric-powered tool and an illuminating device received in the tool
(ILLUMINATION : WITH IMPLEMENT OR HAND HELD HOLDER THEREFOR : Hand tool (e.g., knife, drill) : Switch on handle)

Patent 6168288: Flashlight with light emitting diodes
(ILLUMINATION : SELF POWERED LAMP : Having plural lamp bulbs or lamp sockets : Dome structure)

Patent 6168289: Straight fluorescent tube that has an electronic ballast housed in the sockets on both sides
(ILLUMINATION : ELONGATED SOURCE LIGHT UNIT OR SUPPORT : With means to accommodate additional circuit element : With switch)

Patent 6168290: Garden lamp
(ILLUMINATION : COMBINED : With support)

Patent 6168291: Luminaire motorized shade (douser) mechanism
(ILLUMINATION : LIGHT SOURCE (OR SUPPORT THEREFOR) AND MODIFIER : Adjustable or repositionable modifier : Flexible modifier : Resiliently biased)

Patent 6168292: Lamp
(ILLUMINATION : LIGHT SOURCE (OR SUPPORT THEREFOR) AND MODIFIER : Adjustable or repositionable light source or light source support : Angularly adjustable or repositionable : With actuator)

Patent 6168293: Spot par reflector lamp
(ILLUMINATION : LIGHT SOURCE (OR SUPPORT THEREFOR) AND MODIFIER : Including reflector : With or including plural, distinct reflecting surfaces : With actuator)

Patent 6168294: Airport taxi signal light having LED light array with light processing assembly and dichroic filter
(ILLUMINATION : LIGHT SOURCE (OR SUPPORT THEREFOR) AND MODIFIER : Including reflector : With or including plural, distinct reflecting surfaces : Opposed : Diffusing type)

Patent 6168295: Light fixture having a plurality of light reflecting fins
(ILLUMINATION : LIGHT SOURCE (OR SUPPORT THEREFOR) AND MODIFIER : Including reflector : With or including translucent or transparent modifier : Refractor : With or including means modifying axial rays)

Patent 6168296: Lighting unit for reading marks
(ILLUMINATION : LIGHT MODIFIER : Reflector : Prismatic type)

Patent 6168297: Vehicular headlamp assembly with discharge bulb and glare protection film
(ILLUMINATION : LIGHT MODIFIER : Translucent or opaque (e.g., "shade") : Curved surface)

Patent 6168298: Trim retention gravity inversion clip
(ILLUMINATION : HOUSING : Recessed : With mounting means : Hollow body open at both sides)

Patent 6168299: Energy efficient recessed lighting fixture
(ILLUMINATION : HOUSING : Recessed : With mounting means : Hollow body open at both sides)

Patent 6168300: Retrofit canopy luminaire and method of installing same
(ILLUMINATION : HOUSING : With closure fastener : Arm or bracket)

Patent 6168301: Wheel luminaire
(ILLUMINATION : SUPPORTED BY VEHICLE STRUCTURE (E.G., ESPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE) : Automobile : Wheel spindle, axle, or hub cap : Turn signal indicator)

Patent 6168302: Hybrid distributed lighting system for a vehicle
(ILLUMINATION : SUPPORTED BY VEHICLE STRUCTURE (E.G., ESPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE) : Light modifier : Optical waveguide (e.g., fiber optic, edge-lit) : Headlight)

Patent 6168303: Vehicular lamp
(ILLUMINATION : SUPPORTED BY VEHICLE STRUCTURE (E.G., ESPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE) : Housing : With cooling or ventilating feature : Including light emitting diode)

Patent 6168304: Lamp box with color variable light source
(ILLUMINATION : LIGHT FIBER, ROD, OR PIPE : With mounting or holding means (e.g., clamp, disengagable mechanical connector, optical fiber holder) : Writing utensil (e.g., pen, pencil))

Patent 6168305: System for precisely controlling discharge rates for loss-in-weight feeder systems
(DATA PROCESSING: GENERIC CONTROL SYSTEMS OR SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS : SPECIFIC APPLICATION, APPARATUS OR PROCESS : Article handling : Dispensing or vending : Condition controlled dispensing (e.g., weight or volume) : Price adjustment)

Patent 6168306: Adapter member for connecting extruders
(AGITATING : RUBBER OR HEAVY PLASTIC WORKING : With specified feed means : Including scraper, wiper, or brush)

Patent 6168307: Rotor for the treatment of liquid
(AGITATING : BY INJECTING GAS INTO MIXING CHAMBER : With stirrer : With rotating stirrer)

Patent 6168308: Mechanical proportioner
(AGITATING : HAVING SPECIFIED FEED MEANS : Predetermined mixing ratio : Feed chamber of decreasing volume : By variable pump)

Patent 6168309: Bracelet-watch including a device allowing adjustment of the length of the bracelet
(HOROLOGY: TIME MEASURING SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : CASES : Wrist worn : With band or bracelet details : Setting)

Patent 6168310: Device for measuring physical quantity using pulsed laser interferometry
(THERMAL MEASURING AND TESTING : TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT (E.G., THERMOMETER) : Nonelectrical, nonmagnetic, or nonmechanical temperature responsive property : Change of optical property : With coupling between rotating sensor and stationary electrical circuitry)

Patent 6168311: System and method for optically determining the temperature of a test object
(THERMAL MEASURING AND TESTING : TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT (E.G., THERMOMETER) : Nonelectrical, nonmagnetic, or nonmechanical temperature responsive property : Change of optical property : With coupling between rotating sensor and stationary electrical circuitry)

Patent 6168312: Closure system for pliable container
(FLEXIBLE BAGS : WITH CLOSURE : Elongated clamping elements : Including means to facilitate disengagement)

Patent 6168313: Bearing unit including linear bearing
(BEARINGS : LINEAR BEARING : Recirculating : Specified pad, liner, wear plate or race structure; bearing material)

Patent 6168314: Bearing
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Plain bearing : Specified sleeve or liner : Lubricant distributing : Groove : Helical or herring bone : For connecting rod)

Patent 6168315: Rolling bearing unit with tone wheel
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Antifriction bearing : Sensor or inspection features; liquid metal or shipping protection features; bearing member integral with seal : Single direction)

Patent 6168316: Bearing assembly for use with water pumps
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Antifriction bearing : Radial bearing : Ball bearing : O-ring or end cap seal)

Patent 6168317: Alignment adapter for an optical connector and method for making same
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH DISENGAGABLE MECHANICAL CONNECTOR : Structure surrounding optical fiber-to-fiber connection : With additional structure at or immediately surrounding each optical fiber end face : Plural fiber-to-fiber connections : Fiber end held in ferrule)

Patent 6168318: Optical fiber positioning device and optical connector provided with this device
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH DISENGAGABLE MECHANICAL CONNECTOR : Optical fiber/optical fiber cable termination structure : At or immediately surrounding an optical fiber end face : Fiber end held in ferrule : Fiber end held in ferrule)

Patent 6168319: System and method for aligning optical fiber collimators
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH DISENGAGABLE MECHANICAL CONNECTOR : Optical fiber/optical fiber cable termination structure : At or immediately surrounding an optical fiber end face : Fiber end held in ferrule : Lens-shaped ferrule : Tube-type holding structure)

Patent 6168320: Printing apparatus and method, and facsimile apparatus comprising the apparatus
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSING DATA FOR PRINTER, ETC.) : Size, resolution, or scale control :)

Patent 6168321: Electronic control unit having user breakable function
(DATA PROCESSING: SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT, INSTALLATION, AND MANAGEMENT : SOFTWARE UPGRADING OR UPDATING : Linking)

Patent 6168322: Apparatus for processing exposed photosensitive elements
(PHOTOGRAPHY : FLUID-TREATING APPARATUS : Having photographic medium feed : And photographic medium immersed and removed : Having doctoring or wiper blade)

Patent 6168323: Tape printing apparatus
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : INCLUDING CONTROL OF FORMAT AND SELECTION OF TYPE-FACE BY PROGRAMMED CONTROL-SYSTEM (E.G., INPUT TYPEWRITER) : By adjustment of carriage (e.g, carriage-guide rollers))

Patent 6168324: Thermal transfer printer
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : INCLUDING PLURAL, INDEPENDENTLY SUPPORTED KEY-BOARDS, PLATENS, OR TYPE-SET ASSEMBLAGES : Typewriter (e.g, output typewriter) controls tape-punch or card-punch apparatus)

Patent 6168325: Printer
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : TYPING BY OTHER THAN TYPE-FACE OR TYPE-DIE : Thermal : Including magnetic encoding)

Patent 6168326: Holder for embossing a card
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : TYPING TO PRODUCE EMBOSSED CHARACTER : Character formation by impact (e.g., wire matrix))

Patent 6168327: Image forming device
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : FOR TYPING ON REVERSE SURFACE OF RECORD-MEDIUM : Usable selectively (e.g., for powered or manual operation, alternative usable functions, etc.))

Patent 6168328: Thermal transfer printer with a plurality of cassette holder plates
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : INCLUDING INTERPOSED INKING DEVICE (E.G., RIBBON) FOR RECORD-MEDIUM : For typing plural copies simultaneously with ribbon(s) (e.g., duplicate typing) : Using plural ribbons (e.g., additional ribbon(s) : Holder movable to inoperative position on typewriter)

Patent 6168329: Color printing apparatus
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : CARRIAGE OR CARRIAGE-MOVING OR MOVEMENT-REGULATING MECHANISM : Carriage-feed mechanism (e.g., escapement, etc.) : Carriage-feed in two directions (e.g., continuous typing in both directions) : With concurrent movement of carriage for record-medium and carriage for type-head-carrier)

Patent 6168330: Electronic equipment comprising thin keyboard switch
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : KEY-BOARD OR KEY LEVER-ACTUATING MECHANISM : Ink-impregnated type-face or inker for type-face)

Patent 6168331: Case keyboard
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : KEY-BOARD OR KEY LEVER-ACTUATING MECHANISM : Ink-impregnated type-face or inker for type-face)

Patent 6168332: Transfer printing station with adjustable-width paper conveyor means
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : SHEET OR WEB (E.G., RECORD-MEDIUM FEEDING MECHANISM) : For feeding web record-medium : By pin-feed means (e.g., reciprocating pin, etc.) : Including laterally adjustable bands (e.g., tractor feed, etc.) : Mounted to move with carriage)

Patent 6168333: Paper driven rotary encoder that compensates for nip-to-nip handoff error
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : SHEET OR WEB (E.G., RECORD-MEDIUM FEEDING MECHANISM) : Including friction-feed means (e.g., band) : Side-edge aligner (e.g., adjustable, etc.))

Patent 6168334: Device and assembly
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : SUPPLY CONTAINER AND INDEPENDENT APPLICATOR : With means for removing surplus material from tool : Straddling or encircling tool during withdrawal from supply : And separate release member)

Patent 6168335: Applicator and dispensing device using same
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : INCLUDING MEANS TO APPLY MATERIAL-MOVING FORCE : Including pressurized reservoir (e.g., Aersol) : By one-way means for removing gas from reservoir)

Patent 6168336: Ballpoint pen for ink
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : MATERIAL FLOWS THROUGH POROUS TOOL : Wick feed from within reservoir to tool : By one-way means for removing gas from reservoir)

Patent 6168337: Flattenable loop binder
(BINDER DEVICE RELEASABLY ENGAGING APERTURE OR NOTCH OF SHEET : PLIANT, DEFORMABLE SHEET RETAINER (E.G., CORD, BAND, STRAP, ETC.) : With means to apply tension thereto)

Patent 6168338: Wrap around notebook
(BINDER DEVICE RELEASABLY ENGAGING APERTURE OR NOTCH OF SHEET : SHEET RETAINER TRAVELS ARCUATE PATH : Releasably attached to keeper)

Patent 6168339: Ring binder
(BINDER DEVICE RELEASABLY ENGAGING APERTURE OR NOTCH OF SHEET : SHEET RETAINER TRAVELS ARCUATE PATH : Travel in plane perpendicular to axis of rotation : Opposed sheet retainers (e.g., ring binders, etc.) : Hinged on spaced axes : Spring biased)

Patent 6168340: Portfolio having multiple pockets
(BINDER DEVICE RELEASABLY ENGAGING APERTURE OR NOTCH OF SHEET : SHEET : Face member)

Patent 6168341: Device for protecting and guiding an elongate part connected via a hinge to two mutually hinged rigid elements, and industrial applications thereof
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : ARTICULATED MEMBERS : Including static joint : Articulate joint is ball and socket : Variable angle)

Patent 6168342: Pivot joint for use in a computer
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : ARTICULATED MEMBERS : Pivoted : For pivotal motion)

Patent 6168343: Device for fixing knobs to lever arms for gearboxes of automobile vehicles
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : MANUALLY RELEASEABLE LATCH TYPE : Cam or thread lock)

Patent 6168344: Bull rope safety release
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : MANUALLY RELEASEABLE LATCH TYPE : Spring biased manipulator : Lever)

Patent 6168345: Couplers
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : ROD SIDE TO PLATE OR SIDE : Connected by double clamp : For interfitted side faces)

Patent 6168346: Spacer for supporting a guard rail on a post
(ROAD STRUCTURE, PROCESS, OR APPARATUS : TRAFFIC STEERING DEVICE OR BARRIER : Street or curb inlet for surface drainage)

Patent 6168347: Set of paving stones
(ROAD STRUCTURE, PROCESS, OR APPARATUS : PAVEMENT : Modules or blocks (preformed) : Integral key to base)

Patent 6168348: Bi-directional surface leveling system
(ROAD STRUCTURE, PROCESS, OR APPARATUS : APPARATUS : With in situ means for both comminuting and treating, e.g., grading, oiling, stabilizing : Means to form groove in plastic or uncured roadway)

Patent 6168349: System for lining a bank of a waterway
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : BANK, SHORE, OR BED PROTECTION : Revetment : Vessel support (e.g., bilge or keel block))

Patent 6168350: Method and apparatus for forming enlarged pile heads
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : FOUNDATION : Columnar structure (e.g., pier, pile) : Process or apparatus for installing : Casting in situ hardenable fluent material : Dispensing fluent material while withdrawing dispenser : Preformed enlargement cavity)

Patent 6168351: Retaining wall anchoring system
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : EARTH TREATMENT OR CONTROL : Rock or earth bolt or anchor : With retaining wall : Breaking canister or packet)

Patent 6168352: Apparatus for producing high density slurry and paste backfills
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : EARTH TREATMENT OR CONTROL : Chemical : Cementitious (e.g., grouting) : Bituminous)

Patent 6168353: Retaining wall and method of wall construction
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : EARTH TREATMENT OR CONTROL : Shoring, bracing, or cave-in prevention : Retaining wall : Shield type)

Patent 6168354: Retaining wall block having a locking shear key for residing between respective adjacent sides of like blocks in an adjacent upper or lower
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : EARTH TREATMENT OR CONTROL : Shoring, bracing, or cave-in prevention : Retaining wall : Shield type)

Patent 6168355: End-mill tool with multiple cutting edges
(CUTTERS, FOR SHAPING : ROTARY CUTTING TOOL : Face or end mill : With cutting edge entirely across end of tool (e.g., router bit, end mill, etc.) : Sectional support)

Patent 6168356: Cutting insert and holder for metal cutting machining
(CUTTERS, FOR SHAPING : INCLUDING HOLDER HAVING SEAT FOR INSERTED TOOL : With separate means to fasten tool to holder : Apertured tool : With means projecting through aperture to force tool laterally against reaction surface : And guide or detent)

Patent 6168357: Toolholder having a clamping arm and a spacer for preventing overclamping
(CUTTERS, FOR SHAPING : INCLUDING HOLDER HAVING SEAT FOR INSERTED TOOL : With separate means to fasten tool to holder : Including tool holding clamp and clamp actuator : Resiliently biased clamp jaw : Integral with holder : And pivotable tool)

Patent 6168358: Hybrid lay-up tool
(GEAR CUTTING, MILLING, OR PLANING : MILLING : Work support : Plural cutters)

Patent 6168359: Apparatus and method for securing a load in the flat bed area of a vehicle
(FREIGHT ACCOMMODATION ON FREIGHT CARRIER : PARTICULAR ARTICLE ACCOMMODATION : Grouped : Group of articles which are, predominantly, regularly contoured; i.e., are rodlike, panel shaped, blocks, or analogous forms : Grouped by load binder or press means : Press : Log load)

Patent 6168360: Tiedown hook and rail
(FREIGHT ACCOMMODATION ON FREIGHT CARRIER : LOAD LASHING RETAINER OR LOAD LASHING ADJUNCT : Load bearer abutment)

Patent 6168361: Locknut
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : INTERNALLY THREADED FASTENER ELEMENT, E.G., NUT, ETC. : Multipart : Including movable threaded segments : Tapered)

Patent 6168362: Impact-driven plastic fasteners
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : IMPACT DRIVEN FASTENER, E.G., NAIL, SPIKE, TACK, ETC. : Plural attached fasteners : Discrete guide or centering means)

Patent 6168363: Device for rounding and backing book blocks
(BOOKBINDING: PROCESS AND APPARATUS : APPARATUS : Book working apparatus : Backing means : Lining or crash applying means)

Patent 6168364: Vacuum clean box, clean transfer method and apparatus therefor
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : APPARATUS FOR MOVING MATERIAL BETWEEN ZONES HAVING DIFFERENT PRESSURES AND INHIBITING CHANGE IN PRESSURE GRADIENT THEREBETWEEN : Discharging of chamber by gravity, and means beyond exit thereof to guide, move, or stop material)

Patent 6168365: Parking facility with movable pallets for carrying vehicles to storage locations
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : APPARATUS PARTICULARLY ADAPTED FOR CHARGING OR DISCHARGING A FACILITY COMPRISING ONE OR MORE SITES FOR THE PARKING OF WHEELED VEHICLES : With means to transfer, or facilitate transfer of, vehicle from carrier to site or vice versa : On driven, plural-site carrier initially receiving vehicle)

Patent 6168366: Method of and apparatus for manipulating cigarette trays
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : DEVICE FOR EMPTYING PORTABLE RECEPTACLE : Nongravity type : Horizontal movement of receptacle contents : Device includes haulage cable)

Patent 6168367: Shopping cart collection vehicle and method
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : SELF-LOADING OR UNLOADING VEHICLES : Loading or unloading by other carrier or mover means, and the load movement thereof : Skidway)

Patent 6168368: Frame assembly for a construction machine
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : VERTICALLY SWINGING LOAD SUPPORT : Shovel or fork type : With means to facilitate attachment of boom to vehicle : Shiftable in horizontal plane perpendicularly to axis of elongation)

Patent 6168369: Carrier retainer system
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : VERTICALLY SWINGING LOAD SUPPORT : Shovel or fork type : Shovel, rake, handle, or boom structure : Handling device releasably attached to bucket or rake : By linkage pivoting on base support)

Patent 6168370: Vacuum module for tortilla counter-stacker
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : APPARATUS FOR MOVING INTERSUPPORTING ARTICLES INTO, WITHIN, OR FROM FREESTANDING, ORDERLY LAYERED, OR MUTUALLY STABILIZING ORDERLY GROUP : Stack forming apparatus : Positions lowest article of stack first : Includes suction-type article gripping means : And endless belt for transporting : Rotated between addition of completed layers)

Patent 6168371: Method of loading a container
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : PROCESS : Orienter having article-supporting surface movable relative to article)

Patent 6168372: Top load, top feed article magazine
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : PROCESS : Of moving intersupporting articles into, within, or from freestanding, orderly layered, or mutually stabilizing orderly group : Article deposited on stationary supporting surface intermediate sequential turning members)

Patent 6168373: Dual hydroturbine unit
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : FLOAT SUPPORTED OR BUOYANT RUNNER : Axial flow runner)

Patent 6168374: Friction vacuum pump
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : SMOOTH RUNNER SURFACE FOR WORKING FLUID FRICTIONAL CONTACT (E.G., UNBLADED RUNNER, ETC.) : Blades projecting axially from plural transverse runner faces)

Patent 6168375: Spring-loaded vaned diffuser
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : INCLUDING WORKING FLUID FORCE RESPONSIVE VANE OR FLOW CONTROL : Selectively adjustable vane or working fluid control for bypass)

Patent 6168376: Rotary pump with ventilated chamber
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : INCLUDING MEANS FOR HANDLING PORTION SEPARATED FROM WORKING FLUID : Leakage through seal between runner or shaft and static part)

Patent 6168377: Method and apparatus for eliminating thermal bowing of steam turbine rotors
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : BEARING, SEAL, OR LINER BETWEEN RUNNER PORTION AND STATIC PART : Resilient, flexible, or resiliently biased : Labyrinth seal)

Patent 6168378: Air deflectors to accommodate multiple size ventilator outlets
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WORKING FLUID PASSAGE OR DISTRIBUTING MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH RUNNER (E.G., CASING, ETC.) : Vane or deflector : Downstream of runner : Fixed between radially separate surfaces)

Patent 6168379: Helicopter rotor blade with a movable flap
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : WITH MEANS MOVING WORKING FLUID DEFLECTING WORKING MEMBER PART DURING OPERATION (E.G., AILERON, ETC.) : Articulated or flexible connection)

Patent 6168380: Cooling system for the leading-edge region of a hollow gas-turbine blade
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : WITH HEATING, COOLING OR THERMAL INSULATION MEANS : Changing state mass within or fluid flow through working member or carrier : Intermeshing or interdigitated working members)

Patent 6168381: Airfoil isolated leading edge cooling
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : WITH HEATING, COOLING OR THERMAL INSULATION MEANS : Changing state mass within or fluid flow through working member or carrier : Flow exhausted to working fluid : Arcuate planar folding of working surface)

Patent 6168382: Turbine rotor wheel with forged replacement dovetail and method of repair
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : SPECIFIC WORKING MEMBER MOUNT : Welded, cemented or fused : Turbo machine)

Patent 6168383: Rotor blade for rotary-wing aircraft
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : SPECIFIC BLADE STRUCTURE (E.G., SHAPE, MATERIAL, ETC.) : Tined or irregular periphery : Propeller and non-mixers)

Patent 6168384: Propeller blade configuration
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : SPECIFIC BLADE STRUCTURE (E.G., SHAPE, MATERIAL, ETC.) : Concave surface : Ceramic material)

Patent 6168385: Rotary device with means for monitoring and adjusting the clearance between the rotors
(PUMPS : CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL OF PUMP DRIVE MOTOR : By stopping pump in response to leakage into or from system : Pumps in parallel flow paths with common inflow or outflow)

Patent 6168386: Device for injecting a liquid in a compressed gas
(PUMPS : ONE FLUID PUMPED BY CONTACT OR ENTRAINMENT WITH ANOTHER : Jet : With vacuum generator)

Patent 6168387: Reciprocating pump with linear displacement sensor
(PUMPS : CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL OF DRIVE TRANSMISSION OR PUMP DISPLACEMENT : Having condition responsive pumped fluid control : With inlet valve)

Patent 6168388: Dual pump system in which the discharge of a first pump is used to power a second pump
(PUMPS : SUCCESSIVE STAGES : Fluid motor for one stage supplied from another stage : Wheel or axle)

Patent 6168389: Swash plate type compressor in which improvement is made about a shoe interposed between a swash plate and a piston
(PUMPS : THREE OR MORE CYLINDERS ARRANGED IN PARALLEL, RADIAL, OR CONICAL RELATIONSHIP WITH ROTARY TRANSMISSION AXIS : Reciprocating rigid stages)

Patent 6168390: Dosing pump for dosed liquid conveyance
(PUMPS : WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE PUMPED FLUID CONTROL : Normally open bypass or relief passage closed by increased pressure or flow : Inlet valve)

Patent 6168391: Oil pump apparatus
(PUMPS : WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE PUMPED FLUID CONTROL : Pressure responsive relief or bypass valve : Rotary expansible chamber pump : Fluid motor driven)

Patent 6168392: Air pump
(PUMPS : WITH MUFFLER ACTING ON PUMP FLUID : Pressure responsive relief or bypass valve)

Patent 6168393: Electric motor/radial pump assembly
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Including means for facilitating assembly or disassembly of pump to or from motor or fixed support : Pump within armature)

Patent 6168394: Air driven double diaphragm pump
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Fluid motor : Common pumping and motor working member : Collapsible common member : Diaphragm : Pressure responsive)

Patent 6168395: Bistable microactuator with coupled membranes
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Electric or magnetic motor : Collapsible wall pump : Diaphragm type : Of semiconductor material (e.g., silicon, germanium, etc.) : Double acting motor piston)

Patent 6168396: Fan assembly for forcing filtered air into a micro computer case
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Electric or magnetic motor : Rotary motor and rotary nonexpansible chamber pump : With specific housing details : With lubricator)

Patent 6168397: Flexible tube of squeeze pump
(PUMPS : EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER TYPE : Elongated flexible chamber wall progressively deformed : Deformation by rolling or sliding engagement member : Plural spaced engagement members or member portions : Specific flexible wall or interposed flexible member : Adjustable backing)

Patent 6168398: Piston pump having lifting valves with a convex surface
(PUMPS : EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER TYPE : Mechanically actuated distributor : Including mechanical actuation)

Patent 6168399: Shot piston for molten plastic material
(PUMPS : EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER TYPE : Valved piston : Direct contact with confined compressible fluid)

Patent 6168400: Check valve module
(PUMPS : EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER TYPE : Having pumping chamber pressure responsive distributor : Distributor positioned opposite pumping member end face : Inlet and discharge distributors : Inlet and discharge distributors positioned laterally of pumping member path)

Patent 6168401: Hydraulic conveying device
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : WITH REMOVAL OR ACCOMMODATION OF SOLID FOREIGN MATERIAL IN WORKING FLUID : With filter : Other than working member axis)

Patent 6168402: Scroll-type compressor having power transmission mechanism allowing idling
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : WORKING MEMBER HAS PLANETARY OR PLANETATING MOVEMENT : Helical working member, e.g., scroll : Axially spaced working chambers)

Patent 6168403: Rotating compressor bearing with dual taper
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : WORKING MEMBER HAS PLANETARY OR PLANETATING MOVEMENT : Helical working member, e.g., scroll : Axially spaced working chambers)

Patent 6168404: Scroll compressor having axial compliance valve
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : WORKING MEMBER HAS PLANETARY OR PLANETATING MOVEMENT : Helical working member, e.g., scroll : With biasing means, e.g., axial or radial : With working fluid bias)

Patent 6168405: Wankel type pump for transporting fluid with entrained particulate matter
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : WORKING MEMBER HAS PLANETARY OR PLANETATING MOVEMENT : Plural working members or chambers : Circumferentially spaced working chambers : Rotor has one more lobe than cylinder (i.e., Wankel type) :)

Patent 6168406: Yarn-forming filament cooling apparatus
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : SHAPING ORIFICE AND DOWNSTREAM WORK CONTACTING GASEOUS TREATING MEANS : Orifice for filaments or fibers (e.g., spinneret) : Bead clamping means, air bag support means or means sealing tire opening)

Patent 6168407: Golf ball mold
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : DISTINCT MEANS TO FEED, SUPPORT OR MANIPULATE PREFORM STOCK AND MEANS FOR SHAPING FLUENT OR BULK STOCK TO FORM UNITED PRODUCT : Opposed registering coacting female molds : Means to feed or support plural preforms to or at extrusion means)

Patent 6168408: Apparatus for manufacturing composite parts produced by resin transfer molding
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : DISTINCT MEANS TO FEED, SUPPORT OR MANIPULATE PREFORM STOCK AND MEANS FOR SHAPING FLUENT OR BULK STOCK TO FORM UNITED PRODUCT : Female mold type means : Means to charge fuent stock under pressure : Stick inserter)

Patent 6168409: Apparatus for making two component fibers or continuous filaments using flexible tube inserts
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : MEANS FEEDING FLUENT STOCK FROM PLURAL SOURCES TO COMMON SHAPING MEANS TO FORM COMPOSITE PRODUCT : Extrusion shaping means : Comprising spinnerette : Shoe or boot)

Patent 6168410: Apparatus for the expansion and/or heat treatment of oleo resinous material
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : WITH APPARATUS ASSEMBLY OR DISMANTLING MEANS OR WITH IDLE PART : Including support or guide means for disassembled element : Electro-static)

Patent 6168411: Polymer filtration method and apparatus
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : WITH UPSTREAM SCREEN OR PERFORATED PLATE FOR STRAINING, HOMOGENIZING, OR MIXING MATERIAL TO BE SHAPED : Blade type harvesting means or severing means)

Patent 6168412: Casting apparatus for formation of resin-made membrane
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : WITH MEANS CLEANING AND PURIFYING ATMOSPHERE SURROUNDING MOLDING DEVICE : Agitator or kneader comprises means rotating about a horizontal axis)

Patent 6168413: Apparatus for making a hermetically sealed container with frangible web and locking lugs
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : FEMALE MOLD AND MEANS TO SHAPE PARISON DIRECTLY BY INTERNAL FLUID PRESSURE, (E.G., BLOW MOLD, ETC.) : With filling means : Cleaner coacting with traveling former)

Patent 6168414: Apparatus for cryogenic stretch blow molding
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : FEMALE MOLD AND MEANS TO SHAPE PARISON DIRECTLY BY INTERNAL FLUID PRESSURE, (E.G., BLOW MOLD, ETC.) : With heating or cooling means : Cleaner coacting with traveling former)

Patent 6168415: Baffle
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : FEMALE MOLD AND CHARGER TO SUPPLY FLUENT STOCK UNDER PRESSURE THERETO IN FLUID-TIGHT RELATIONSHIP (E.G., INJECTION MOLD, ETC.) : With means to heat or cool : Cooling means for female mold : Comprising staged inflation means)

Patent 6168416: Cooling device for molded articles
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : FEMALE MOLD AND CHARGER TO SUPPLY FLUENT STOCK UNDER PRESSURE THERETO IN FLUID-TIGHT RELATIONSHIP (E.G., INJECTION MOLD, ETC.) : With product ejector : And product ejector)

Patent 6168417: Vertical molding machine provided with pre-plastication injection unit
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : FEMALE MOLD AND CHARGER TO SUPPLY FLUENT STOCK UNDER PRESSURE THERETO IN FLUID-TIGHT RELATIONSHIP (E.G., INJECTION MOLD, ETC.) : With accumulator, trap chamber, or serially arranged valves between charger and mold : And product ejector)

Patent 6168418: Ignition system with delay switch for a gas appliance
(COMBUSTION : PROCESS OF COMBUSTION OR BURNER OPERATION : Starting or shutdown procedure :)

Patent 6168419: Flame monitor
(COMBUSTION : TIMER, PROGRAMMER, RETARDER OR CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL : By combustion or combustion zone sensor : Of shutdown by response to sensed combustion failure or overheat : By electrical control circuit : Photoelectric sensor : Reset includes structure preventing feed to second burner prior to sensed combustion at first burner)

Patent 6168420: Child-resistant utility lighter incorporating a cam mechanism and a lever spring lock
(COMBUSTION : CORRELATION OF FUEL OR POWER SUPPLY WITH COMPONENT MOVEMENTS IN A DISABLING AND ENABLING SEQUENCE : Movably or removably mounted cover for flame holder)

Patent 6168421: Safety lighter with an improved child safety assembly
(COMBUSTION : CORRELATION OF FUEL OR POWER SUPPLY WITH COMPONENT MOVEMENTS IN A DISABLING AND ENABLING SEQUENCE : Movably or removably mounted cover for flame holder)

Patent 6168422: Gas incinerator
(COMBUSTION : STRUCTURAL INSTALLATION : Structure surrounding annulus guides combustion air to perforations)

Patent 6168423: Child resistant barbecue and fireplace lighter
(COMBUSTION : FLAME HOLDER AND FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY : Including exhaust flue having air feed passages)

Patent 6168424: Installation for thermal treatment of suspended powder substances, and use for flash calcining of mineral, in particular clayey, substances
(HEATING : PROCESSES OF HEATING OR HEATER OPERATION : Including passing, treating or conveying gas into or through particulate work : Including maintenance of fluidized bed :)

Patent 6168425: Method for fusion treating a solid waste for gasification
(HEATING : WITH HEATING GAS CONVEYING, AGITATING, SCATTERING OR DISINTEGRATION OF WORK (E.G., FLUIDIZED BED, ETC.) : Heating gas supply, removal or recirculation correlated with work or door movement or placement)

Patent 6168426: Batch-type kiln
(HEATING : WORK CHAMBER HAVING HEATING MEANS : Having means by which work is progressed or moved mechanically : Having distinct atmosphere supply, removal or recirculation structure : Having means forming work path from inlet to outlet)

Patent 6168427: Apparatus for guiding the removal of a processing tube from a semiconductor furnace
(HEATING : WORK FEEDING, AGITATING, DISCHARGING OR CONVEYING SUBCOMBINATION : Removable furnace bottom section or kiln cart : Roll)

Patent 6168428: Orthodontic bracket
(DENTISTRY : ORTHODONTICS : Bracket : Having means to secure arch wire : Resiliently biased clamping member :)

Patent 6168429: Orthodontic bracket insert
(DENTISTRY : ORTHODONTICS : Bracket : Having means to secure arch wire : Resiliently biased clamping member :)

Patent 6168430: Orthodontic appliance for treating overjet
(DENTISTRY : ORTHODONTICS : Means to transmit or apply force to tooth : Acting between upper and lower teeth : Separable securing means)

Patent 6168431: Method of polymerizing photo-polymerizable composition for dental use and dental light-curing apparatus for use therewith
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Having means to emit radiation or facilitate viewing of the work : Switch or valve controlled by presence of device on support)

Patent 6168432: Needle and method for injecting heated thermoplastic material into a dental cavity
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Having intra-oral dispensing means : Endodontic : Parallel drilling)

Patent 6168433: Direct drive dental prophy angle
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Having motor or means to transmit motion from motor to tool (e.g., "engine") : Hand-held tool or handpiece : Having abrading or polishing means : Angularly offset tool)

Patent 6168434: Oral hygiene appliance
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Hand manipulatable implement : And discrete oral fastening or positioning means)

Patent 6168435: Ceramic dental abutments with a metallic core
(DENTISTRY : PROSTHODONTICS : Holding or positioning denture in mouth : Between tooth engaging clasp and denture)

Patent 6168436: Universal dental implant abutment system
(DENTISTRY : PROSTHODONTICS : Holding or positioning denture in mouth : By fastening to jawbone : Resiliently biased)

Patent 6168437: Seal for hard tissue, producing apparatus therefor, and method for attaching seal on hard tissue
(DENTISTRY : METHOD OR MATERIAL FOR TESTING, TREATING, RESTORING, OR REMOVING NATURAL TEETH : Impression taking or bite determination)

Patent 6168438: Method of creating vivid paintings using clear canvas
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : VISUAL ART OR CRAFT, ARTISTIC ADORNMENT, OR COLOR TRAINING OR DEMONSTRATION : Representation of furniture, bathroom or kitchen accessory, or cabinet placeable in different locations on representation of room interior)

Patent 6168439: Word game
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : LANGUAGE : Spelling, phonics, word recognition, or sentence formation : Mechanical means for teaching proper position of body part while writing)

Patent 6168440: Multiple test item scoring system and method
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : QUESTION OR PROBLEM ELICITING RESPONSE : Operation of apparatus controlled by listener's response to question or problem)

Patent 6168441: Contact element
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : Distinct contact secured to panel circuit : Resilient contact or to receive resilient contact : In or for use in panel circuit aperture : With external, contact enhancing clamp)

Patent 6168442: Anisotropic conductivity sheet with positioning portion
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : INCLUDING ELASTOMERIC OR NONMETALLIC CONDUCTIVE PORTION : Adapted to be sandwiched between preformed panel circuit arrangements : Between parallel conductors)

Patent 6168443: Two conductor bridge
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH CIRCUIT CONDUCTORS AND SAFETY GROUNDING PROVISION : Direct grounding of coupling part member passing into aperture : Three-prong coupling part including ground prong, or receptacle : Pivotable or rotatable about transverse axis)

Patent 6168444: Vacuum suction pick-up device mountable to electrical connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH CONTACT PREVENTER OR RETRACTABLE COVER PART : Prong cover)

Patent 6168445: Two-part electrical connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING SEPARATOR : Including retainer or joiner : Integral retainer and cam separator : Coaxial contacts, center one comprising separator, e.g., photo flash)

Patent 6168446: Electronic card connector having an improved card release mechanism
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING SEPARATOR : Nonconducting pusher : Integral retainer and cam separator)

Patent 6168447: Loadbreak connector assembly which prevents switching flashover
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : INCLUDING ARC SUPPRESSING OR EXTINGUISHING MEANS : Contact encasing chamber : Movable relative to contact : Gas accomodation by relatively moving parts)

Patent 6168448: Audio jack connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : HAVING CIRCUIT INTERRUPTING PROVISION EFFECTED BY MATING OR HAVING "DEAD" CONTACT ACTIVATED AFTER MATING : Contact encasing chamber)

Patent 6168449: Test sockets for integrated circuits
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : COUPLING PART WITH ACTUATING MEANS URGING CONTACT TO MOVE LATERALLY WITH RESPECT TO REST OF COUPLING PART AND TOWARD MATING PART : Having radially movable thread means)

Patent 6168450: Slot 1 retention device for processor module
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Coupling part for receiving edge of planar board moving parallel to plane : Retaining means exterior of slot : Adapter)

Patent 6168451: Electrical connector assembly
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : For dual inline package (DIP) : Movement-actuating or retaining means comprises cover press : Fingerlike grasping means comprising portion of coupling part)

Patent 6168452: Electrical connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Including compound movement of coupling part : Pivotal movement)

Patent 6168453: Latch mechanism for engaging electrical connectors
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Retaining means : Finger or stretchable sleeve resiliently urged laterally of connection : Resilient finger : Rearwardly extending finger)

Patent 6168454: Removable pin stabilizer and assembly
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH GUIDING MEANS FOR MATING OF COUPLING PART : Rodlike guide member extending in coupling direction or tubular passage for receiving rodlike guide member : Tubular passage receives contact : Bare contact : Adapter)

Patent 6168455: Coaxial cable connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : CONTACT COMPRISING CUTTER (SEVERING, PIERCING, ABRADING, SCRAPING, BREAKING OR TEARING) : Insulation cutter : Conductor sheath piercing : Coaxial cable : Adapter)

Patent 6168456: Electrical connection box
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : CONTACT COMPRISING CUTTER (SEVERING, PIERCING, ABRADING, SCRAPING, BREAKING OR TEARING) : Insulation cutter : Conductor sheath piercing : Having slot edge for cutting insulation : Plural contacts, each formed by slot between pair of fingers : From different margins of contact)

Patent 6168457: Electric wire connecting structure
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : CONTACT COMPRISING CUTTER (SEVERING, PIERCING, ABRADING, SCRAPING, BREAKING OR TEARING) : Insulation cutter : Conductor sheath piercing : Having slot edge for cutting insulation : Contact is portion of elongated channel : Longitudinally and laterally staggered contacts)

Patent 6168458: Communications cabling system
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INDICATING OR IDENTIFYING PROVISION : Distinct heat sink)

Patent 6168459: Flex support and seal apparatus for a disc drive
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : INCLUDING OR FOR USE WITH TAPE CABLE : With mating connection region formed by bared cable : Indicator light)

Patent 6168460: A-base terminal block assembly
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : POWER MEASURING METER COUPLING PART : Parallel or supplemental nonshielded path)

Patent 6168461: Module jack arrangement
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SUPPORTING MEANS FOR COUPLING PART : Supporting plural, independent coupling parts : Yoke)

Patent 6168462: Connector structure
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SUPPORTING MEANS FOR COUPLING PART : Supporting plural, independent coupling parts : Stacked right-angle connector for use on printed circuit board (i.e., PCB) : With additional contacts comprising coupling part mating along axis normal to conductor)

Patent 6168463: Electrical connector retention device
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SUPPORTING MEANS FOR COUPLING PART : Having resilient means engaging panel opening : Coupling part including panel engaging shoulder)

Patent 6168464: Securement arrangement for slanted type card edge connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SUPPORTING MEANS FOR COUPLING PART : Having resilient means engaging panel opening : Coupling part including panel engaging shoulder)

Patent 6168465: Terminal structure and a universal low noise blockdown converter using the same
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : INCLUDING OR FOR USE WITH COAXIAL CABLE : Having means for interconnecting outer conductors of three or more cables : Resilient clamp)

Patent 6168466: Shielded electrical connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : HAVING OR PROVIDING INDUCTIVE OR CAPACITIVE SHIELD : Molded connector body)

Patent 6168467: Receptacle connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : HAVING OR PROVIDING INDUCTIVE OR CAPACITIVE SHIELD : Molded connector body)

Patent 6168468: Electrical connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : HAVING OR PROVIDING INDUCTIVE OR CAPACITIVE SHIELD : Molded connector body)

Patent 6168469: Electrical connector assembly and method for making the same
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : HAVING OR PROVIDING INDUCTIVE OR CAPACITIVE SHIELD : Conductive shielding material individually surrounding or interposed between mutually insulated contacts : Having laterally spaced prongs)

Patent 6168470: Connecting plate for battery holder and method of producing the same
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH CIRCUIT COMPONENT OR COMPRISING CONNECTOR WHICH FULLY ENCLOSES CIRCUIT COMPONENT : With or for fuse : Having three or more circularly arranged contacts (e.g., base of vacuum tube))

Patent 6168471: Ferrule-to-blade fuse adapter with a blown fuse indicator
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH CIRCUIT COMPONENT OR COMPRISING CONNECTOR WHICH FULLY ENCLOSES CIRCUIT COMPONENT : With or for fuse : Having three or more circularly arranged contacts (e.g., base of vacuum tube))

Patent 6168472: Selectable compatibility electrical connector assembly
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Plural-contact coupling part : Plural-contact coupling part comprises receptacle or plug : Having push-pull-engaging contacts spaced along planar side wall transverse to longitudinal engagement axis (e.g., telephone jack or plug) : Having bayonet-coupling contact)

Patent 6168473: Clamping structure for communication connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Plural-contact coupling part : Plural-contact coupling part comprises receptacle or plug : Having push-pull-engaging contacts spaced along planar side wall transverse to longitudinal engagement axis (e.g., telephone jack or plug) : Having bayonet-coupling contact)

Patent 6168474: Communications connector having crosstalk compensation
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Plural-contact coupling part : Plural-contact coupling part comprises receptacle or plug : Having push-pull-engaging contacts spaced along planar side wall transverse to longitudinal engagement axis (e.g., telephone jack or plug) : Having bayonet-coupling contact)

Patent 6168475: Connector assembly having anti-disorientation device
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Plural-contact coupling part : Plural-contact coupling part comprises receptacle or plug : Polarized : By key or guideway : Having plural bayonet-coupling contacts)

Patent 6168476: Electrical connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Plural-contact coupling part : Plural-contact coupling part comprises receptacle or plug : Plug having spaced, longitudinally engaging, prong-like contacts : Having multipart insulating body : Divided parallel to longitudinal engagement axis (e.g., formed of two casing halves) : Polarized)

Patent 6168477: Electrical connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Metallic connector or contact secured to insulation : Spring-operated or resilient securing part)

Patent 6168478: Snap type retention mechanism for connector terminals
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Metallic connector or contact secured to insulation : Secured by resiliently biased part latching behind shoulder or into recess : Latching part unitary with metallic connector or contact : Having integral means to interlock or interfit with a duplicate insulating block or board)

Patent 6168479: Connection device with an elastic cage
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : METALLIC CONNECTOR OR CONTACT HAVING MOVABLE OR RESILIENT SECURING PART : Spring actuated or resilient securing part : With movably attached user manipulated means or having user grippable means for manually distorting resilient part : With separate means to increase clamping pressure of spring clip)

Patent 6168480: Push pole for a boat
(MARINE PROPULSION : TOWING : Ground wheel or poler : Including gear means)

Patent 6168481: Jet boat with improved hull design and engine placement
(MARINE PROPULSION : JET DRIVE : Auxiliary use of propulsive fluid : Including gear means)

Patent 6168482: Engine lift for outboard motor
(MARINE PROPULSION : SCREW PROPELLER : With means effecting or facilitating movement of propulsion unit or a segment of the propulsion unit (e.g., tilting or steering) : Produced by combustion)

Patent 6168483: Defecting propeller guard
(MARINE PROPULSION : SCREW PROPELLER : Propeller guard : Hull concavity)

Patent 6168484: Intake apparatus of outboard motor
(MARINE PROPULSION : MEANS FOR ACCOMODATING OR MOVING ENGINE FLUIDS : For engine speed)

Patent 6168485: Pump jet with double-walled stator housing for exhaust noise reduction
(MARINE PROPULSION : MEANS FOR ACCOMODATING OR MOVING ENGINE FLUIDS : Means for handling exhaust gas : Tell-tale outlet)

Patent 6168486: Floating board
(BUOYS, RAFTS, AND AQUATIC DEVICES : WATER SKIMMING OR WALKING DEVICE : Water walking device (e.g., water shoes) : Having connecting means)

Patent 6168487: Inflatable structure, in particular a life float
(BUOYS, RAFTS, AND AQUATIC DEVICES : WATER RESCUE OR LIFE PROTECTING APPARATUS : Personal flotation device : With mechanical inflation means : By compressed gas means : Having seat for buoy)

Patent 6168488: Life jacket
(BUOYS, RAFTS, AND AQUATIC DEVICES : WATER RESCUE OR LIFE PROTECTING APPARATUS : Personal flotation device : For torso : Full length)

Patent 6168489: Float tube with pontoons
(BUOYS, RAFTS, AND AQUATIC DEVICES : BODY SUPPORTING BUOYANT DEVICE : With seat : Berth)

Patent 6168490: Back panel for a plasma display device
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : With assembly or disassembly : Display or gas panel making :)

Patent 6168491: Method of forming field emitter cell and array with vertical thin-film-edge emitter
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : With assembly or disassembly : Display or gas panel making :)

Patent 6168492: Balancing toy with adjustable weights
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : BALANCED OR SELF-RIGHTING (E.G., ROCKING) : Head)

Patent 6168493: Game call reliably adjustable for different sounds
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : SOUNDING : Percussion : Having belt-carried or rotary striker on vehicle)

Patent 6168494: Expandable and changeable playset building system
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : BUILDING, TOWER, BRIDGE OR HABITATION : Including electrical feature : Having specific body structure)

Patent 6168495: Portable child's amusement and educational center and related articles
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : BUILDING, TOWER, BRIDGE OR HABITATION : Folding or collapsible : Having specific body structure)

Patent 6168496: Fabric-covered spring toy and method for producing
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : RESILIENT TOY OR ACTUATOR : With lamp)

Patent 6168497: Combination supporting bra and pouch cover lining for a commercial breast prosthesis
(FOUNDATION GARMENTS : BREAST OR CHEST, E.G., BRASSIERES : Combined with apparel-type garment : For hosiery)

Patent 6168498: Brassiere
(FOUNDATION GARMENTS : BREAST OR CHEST, E.G., BRASSIERES : Separable at front center : Pads, per se.)

Patent 6168499: Grinding apparatus for semiconductor wafers
(ABRADING : PRECISION DEVICE OR PROCESS - OR WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL : With indicating : Cyclic control)

Patent 6168500: Monitoring system for dicing saws
(ABRADING : PRECISION DEVICE OR PROCESS - OR WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL : With indicating : Cyclic control)

Patent 6168501: Grinding method of microelectronic device
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : With feeding of tool or work holder)

Patent 6168502: Subsonic to supersonic and ultrasonic conditioning of a polishing pad in a chemical mechanical polishing apparatus
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Utilizing fluent abradant : By blasting : Control means near and parallel to the abrader)

Patent 6168503: Method and apparatus for producing a high-velocity particle stream
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Utilizing fluent abradant : By blasting : With nonatmospheric fluid carrier : Table dog actuated)

Patent 6168504: Polishing chucks, semiconductor wafer polishing chucks, abrading methods, polishing methods, semiconductor wafer polishing methods, and methods of
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Glass or stone abrading : By blasting)

Patent 6168505: Polishing machine for spectacle lenses
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Glass or stone abrading : Lens : Edging : Table dog actuated)

Patent 6168506: Apparatus for polishing using improved plate supports
(ABRADING : MACHINE : Rotary tool : Rotary disk : Work rotating)

Patent 6168507: Electrically-powered polisher
(ABRADING : FRAME OR MOUNT : Portable abrader : Orbital motion tool : Rotary disk tool)

Patent 6168508: Polishing pad surface for improved process control
(ABRADING : FLEXIBLE-MEMBER TOOL, PER SE : Interrupted or composite work face (e.g., cracked, nonplanar, etc.) : By handle)

Patent 6168509: Manual knife sharpening device
(ABRADING : RIGID TOOL : Stationary : Scroll)

Patent 6168510: Poultry defeathering device
(BUTCHERING : EPIDERMAL OUTGROWTH REMOVER : Power driven : Beater (i.e., flexible end) : Pinched between roller nip)

Patent 6168511: Method and apparatus for rinsing pieces of meat
(BUTCHERING : WASHER : Loin remover)

Patent 6168512: Apparatus for conveying and positioning shrimp
(BUTCHERING : CONVEYER : Orienting : Carcass conveyed to cutter in horizontal position)

Patent 6168513: Apparatus and method for gaming device coin payout
(COIN HANDLING : DELIVERER : Rotary : With follower)

Patent 6168514: Apparatus for evacuating sewer gas from a sewer system
(VENTILATION : EXTERIOR VAULT OR MANHOLE COVER : Having lining or sleeve)

Patent 6168515: Air conditioning intake door control
(VENTILATION : VEHICLE (E.G., AUTOMOBILE, ETC.) : Having automatic control means : Ventilation of aircraft cabin)

Patent 6168516: Device and method for an automobile air vent intake system
(VENTILATION : VEHICLE (E.G., AUTOMOBILE, ETC.) : Having inlet airway : Including exterior cowl inlet : Having exterior inlet opening over windshield)

Patent 6168517: Recirculating air mixer and fan with lateral air flow
(VENTILATION : HAVING INLET AIRWAY : Including structure for mixing plural air streams together : With air pump : Pivoted)

 

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