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Patent 6168518: Vent structure with slotted rectangular outlet
(VENTILATION : HAVING INLET AIRWAY : Including specific air distributor (e.g., register, etc.) : Air nozzle : Including elongated output slot)
Patent 6168519: Image display game system, image display method for same, and storage medium storing image display program for same
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : In a game including a simulated projectile (e.g., bullet, missile, ball, puck, etc.) : Simulated court game or athletic event (e.g., soccer, basketball, etc.) :)
Patent 6168520: Electronic game method and apparatus with hierarchy of simulated wheels
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : In a chance application : Geometric maze)
Patent 6168521: Video lottery game
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : In a chance application : Lot match or lot combination (e.g., roulette, lottery, etc.) : Plural lots (e.g., keno, etc.) : Ultimate outcome dependant upon relative odds of a card or tile combination (e.g., poker, etc.))
Patent 6168522: Method and apparatus for operating a gaming device to dispense a specified amount
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : Credit/debit monitoring or manipulation (e.g., game entry, betting, prize level, etc.) : Lot generator (e.g., card distribution, simulated dice, random number generator, etc.))
Patent 6168523: Bonus award feature in a gaming machine
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : Credit/debit monitoring or manipulation (e.g., game entry, betting, prize level, etc.) : Pool amount (e.g., jackpot, etc.) : Plural lots (e.g., keno, etc.))
Patent 6168524: Enhancements in the sense of surprise in a RPG
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : Perceptible output or display (e.g., tactile, etc.) : Visual (e.g., enhanced graphics, etc.) : Parimutuel pool)
Patent 6168525: Flexible clutch for a two-mass flywheel
(ROTARY SHAFTS, GUDGEONS, HOUSINGS, AND FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS FOR ROTARY SHAFTS : FLUID COUPLING : Including multiple piston-cylinder devices radially spaced from axis of rotation : Member is coiled spring)
Patent 6168526: Damper disk assembly having integral retaining plate connecting means
(ROTARY SHAFTS, GUDGEONS, HOUSINGS, AND FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS FOR ROTARY SHAFTS : TORQUE TRANSMITTED VIA FLEXIBLE ELEMENT : Coil spring : Plural : Perpendicular to shaft : Between axially spaced plates : Radially spaced springs : With biasing means)
Patent 6168527: Coupling combination of a compensating coupling and a torsionally elastic coupling
(ROTARY SHAFTS, GUDGEONS, HOUSINGS, AND FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS FOR ROTARY SHAFTS : TORQUE TRANSMITTED VIA FLEXIBLE ELEMENT : Nonmetallic element : Element is hollow sleeve surrounding rotational axis and connected at opposite ends to axially spaced torque transmitting surfaces on driving and driven members : Nonmetallic)
Patent 6168528: Tripod type constant velocity joint
(ROTARY SHAFTS, GUDGEONS, HOUSINGS, AND FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS FOR ROTARY SHAFTS : COUPLING ACCOMMODATES DRIVE BETWEEN MEMBERS HAVING MISALIGNED OR ANGULARLY RELATED AXES : Tripod coupling : Wheel mounted on rolling body)
Patent 6168529: Cross-piece for universal joint and universal joint
(ROTARY SHAFTS, GUDGEONS, HOUSINGS, AND FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS FOR ROTARY SHAFTS : COUPLING ACCOMMODATES DRIVE BETWEEN MEMBERS HAVING MISALIGNED OR ANGULARLY RELATED AXES : Coupling transmits torque via radially directed pin : With particular flexible seal : And flexible seal)
Patent 6168530: Device for coaxially coupling two shafts, especially for a helicopter
(ROTARY SHAFTS, GUDGEONS, HOUSINGS, AND FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS FOR ROTARY SHAFTS : HOUSING : With rolling body supporting shaft in housing : Corrugated structure)
Patent 6168531: Soup bowl attraction
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES : ILLUSION OR STAGE DEVICE : Illusion caused by video, projected picture, or special light effect : By use of video or projected picture)
Patent 6168532: Multi-configuration sports/recreation facility
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES : SURFACE OR ENCLOSURE FOR ATHLETIC OR EXHIBITION EVENT (E.G., ARENA, TRACK, COURT, PLAYING FIELD, ETC.) : For foot-attached gliding vehicle (e.g., ski slide, ice skating surface, etc.))
Patent 6168533: Golf game
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : BILLIARDS OR POOL : Adapted to be played on floor, ground, or court :)
Patent 6168534: Golf club with interchangeable head
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Club or club support : Grip or handle having particular nonwinding attachment to shaft (e.g., quick detachable, etc.) : Reattachable : Mass distribution)
Patent 6168535: Bio-rhythm balanced putter
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Club or club support : Head and shaft connection : Putter : Resilient sleeve engaging hosel and outer shaft wall)
Patent 6168536: Golf club head
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Club or club support : Head and shaft connection : Particular relationship between shaft longitudinal axis and head orientation : Resilient sleeve engaging hosel and outer shaft wall)
Patent 6168537: Golf club head
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Club or club support : Head : Reduced air resistance : Sections connected along longitudinally extending seam)
Patent 6168538: Golf practice range tee divider
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Accesory device located on projectile addressing surface (e.g., tee block, direction indicator, etc.) : Shank extends below level of projectile addressing surface)
Patent 6168539: Soccer ball spin training tether
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PLAYING FIELD OR COURT GAME; GAME ELEMENT OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR OTHER THAN PROJECTOR OR PROJECTILE, PER SE : Practice or training device : Tethered projectile : Tether attached to means adapted to be held by, carried by, or attached to person : Depth or width)
Patent 6168540: Portable apparatus for practicing batting
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PLAYING FIELD OR COURT GAME; GAME ELEMENT OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR OTHER THAN PROJECTOR OR PROJECTILE, PER SE : Practice or training device : Tethered projectile : Projectile tethered between opposed tether sections : Person held, carried, or attached means is nonmechanical projector)
Patent 6168541: Illuminated ping pong
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PLAYING FIELD OR COURT GAME; GAME ELEMENT OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR OTHER THAN PROJECTOR OR PROJECTILE, PER SE : Pitching rubber or mound : Net, with net, or for net)
Patent 6168542: Crowd rope take-up system for mining shovel
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : MEANS FOR ADJUSTING BELT TENSION OR FOR SHIFTING BELT, PULLEY OR GUIDE ROLL : Guide roll mounted for movement of its axis along rectilineal path to tension belt : Guide roll spring biased in belt-tensioning direction)
Patent 6168543: Silent chain and sprocket having teeth with matching curved surfaces
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : POSITIVE DRIVE PULLEY OR GUIDE ROLL : With particular belt : Belt formed of rigid links : With sequential links pivoted about discrete pivot pin : And each link has integral surfaces forming inwardly opening groove :)
Patent 6168544: Pulley lagging
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : FRICTION DRIVE PULLEY OR GUIDE ROLL : Including nonmetallic belt-engaging surface portion : Circumferentially extending grooves)
Patent 6168545: Limited slip differential with spring-loaded clutches
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : DIFFERENTIAL PLANETARY GEARING : Bevel gear differential : With means to limit overspeed of one output (e.g., lock-up clutch) : Nonplanetary transmission is disc and wheel)
Patent 6168546: Device and method for controlling the transmittable torque in a CVT
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : TRANSMISSION CONTROL : Engine controlled by transmission : Diminution during transmission change : Initiation inhibited by sensed condition)
Patent 6168547: Line pressure control device for automatic transmission
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : TRANSMISSION CONTROL : Transmission controlled by engine : By input manifold pressure or engine fuel control : Transmission pressure controlled : Electric valve control)
Patent 6168548: Portable ambulatory therapy device
(EXERCISE DEVICES : GYMNASTIC : Throwing)
Patent 6168549: Leg assembly for balance beam
(EXERCISE DEVICES : GYMNASTIC : Bar or rope for balancing upon : Spring board)
Patent 6168550: Massaging device system
(EXERCISE DEVICES : HAND, WRIST, OR FINGER : Having individual structure engaging each finger used : About axis perpendicular to forearm)
Patent 6168551: Surfing simulator and method using inflatable bladders
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Grip)
Patent 6168552: Selective lift elliptical exercise apparatus
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Stair climbing : Having weight feature (e.g., dumbbell, etc.))
Patent 6168553: Adjusting mechanism for a seat back of an exerciser
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Bicylcling : Out of water type)
Patent 6168554: Exercise attachment for cross country ski simulator
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Having separate foot engaging members reciprocating on parallel guide tracks, e.g., Nordic skiing simulator, etc. : Rolling)
Patent 6168555: Pogo stick providing a distinctive indication when operated
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Bouncing device : Stilt having specific step)
Patent 6168556: Wrist strap apparatus for use in weight training
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing weight resistance : Specifically supported)
Patent 6168557: Complex exerciser structure
(EXERCISE DEVICES : SIT UP DEVICE : User interface element)
Patent 6168558: Roll of bags and method and device for producing the same
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : CONTAINER MAKING : Pliable container (e.g., bag, envelope, etc.) : Including heat sealing : Including supplying indeterminate length work : And cutting, breaking, tearing, or abrading : At separate station from heat sealing : With means to advance work or product : Rotary form)
Patent 6168559: Cushioning conversion machine including a pad-transferring assembly
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : WITH CUTTING, BREAKING, TEARING, OR ABRADING : And with bending : Comprising bringing two members together)
Patent 6168560: Cushioning conversion machine and method with pad transferring device
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : WITH CUTTING, BREAKING, TEARING, OR ABRADING : And with bending : Folding : With means to advance work or product : Continuous advance with rotary folder surface moving with work : Plural applicators)
Patent 6168561: Blood processing chamber counter-balanced with blood-free liquid
(IMPERFORATE BOWL: CENTRIFUGAL SEPARATORS : PROCESS : Having bowls spaced along common axis of rotation)
Patent 6168562: Method and apparatus for dynamically tailoring biochemical based therapy programs in human
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING :)
Patent 6168563: Remote health monitoring and maintenance system
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Via monitoring a plurality of physiological data, e.g., pulse and blood pressure :)
Patent 6168564: Steerable transducer array for intracardial ultrasonic imaging
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : Anatomic image produced by reflective scanning : Having B-scan and Doppler)
Patent 6168565: Medical diagnostic ultrasound system and method for simultaneous phase correction of two frequency band signal components
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : Anatomic image produced by reflective scanning : Electronic array scanning : Hand-held unit)
Patent 6168566: Pressure sensing device
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Cardiovascular : Measuring pressure in heart or blood vessel : Testing means inserted in body : Pressure transducer structure : Blood flow measurement)
Patent 6168567: Hybrid sphygmomanometer
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Cardiovascular : Measuring pressure in heart or blood vessel : Force applied against skin to close blood vessel : Pressure transducer structure)
Patent 6168568: Phonopneumograph system
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Respiratory : Heart)
Patent 6168569: Apparatus and method for relating pain and activity of a patient
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Touch or pain response of skin : Locating acupuncture points)
Patent 6168570: Micro-strand cable with enhanced radiopacity
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Flexible catheter guide : Indicator)
Patent 6168571: Linear elastic member
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Flexible catheter guide : Indicator)
Patent 6168572: Device for examining viscoelasticity of a living or artificial tissue
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Measuring anatomical characteristic or force applied to or exerted by body : Indicator)
Patent 6168573: Human applications of controlled stress
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Measuring anatomical characteristic or force applied to or exerted by body : Spine : Means for controlling liquid flow)
Patent 6168574: Massage wand with connecting fitting for spa jet outlet
(SURGERY: KINESITHERAPY : KINESITHERAPY : Device with applicator having specific movement : Lavative : With means for connection to outside source : Pulsating pressure or sequentially inflatable)
Patent 6168575: Method and apparatus for controlling intraocular pressure
(SURGERY : DEVICES TRANSFERRING FLUIDS FROM WITHIN ONE AREA OF BODY TO ANOTHER (E.G., SHUNTS, ETC.) : With flow control means (e.g., check valves, hydrocephalus pumps, etc.) : Oxygenating means)
Patent 6168576: Device for dispensing vaginal medication
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INSERTING FIBROUS OR FORAMINOUS RESIDENT PACKING, RECEPTOR, OR MEDICAMENT CARRIER INTO BODY ORIFICE : With slidable ejector (e.g., plunger or ram, etc.) inside tubular inserting means : With antisiphon means)
Patent 6168577: Directed stream blower for clearing a surgical site
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Gas application : With tubular injection means inserted into body)
Patent 6168578: Portable kidney dialysis system
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Material introduced into and removed from body through passage in body inserted means : Peritoneal dialysis : Ejector pivoted or swung into operating position)
Patent 6168579: Filter flush system and methods of use
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Having means inflated in body (e.g., inflatable nozzle, dilator, balloon catheter, occluder, etc.) : Having remote control for applying light, electricity, or heat to alter conduit shape (e.g., shape memory alloy, etc.))
Patent 6168580: Antimicrobial device and methods for long-term catheters
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Body inserted tubular conduit structure (e.g., needles, cannulas, nozzles, trocars, catheters, etc.) : With body soluble, antibactericidal or lubricating materials on conduit : Mounted in material reservoir)
Patent 6168581: Drop dispensers
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material applied to or removed from external surface of body, or cutaneous layer of skin (e.g., eye treatment, removal of skin impurities, etc.) : Means for treating eye or surface of ocular cavity : Dropper, douche, or eyecup for applying liquid to eye : Port having valve means)
Patent 6168582: Absorbent article wrapper comprising a side flap fastener cover
(SURGERY : MEANS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING BODY FLUIDS OR WASTE MATERIAL (E.G., RECEPTACLES, ETC.) : Absorbent pad for external or internal application and supports therefor (e.g., catamenial devices, diapers, etc.) : Having specific design, shape, or structural feature : Individual wrapper : Discontinuous coating or treatment of layer)
Patent 6168583: Body waste disposable article having an opening formed by a surrounding wall
(SURGERY : MEANS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING BODY FLUIDS OR WASTE MATERIAL (E.G., RECEPTACLES, ETC.) : Absorbent pad for external or internal application and supports therefor (e.g., catamenial devices, diapers, etc.) : Having specific design, shape, or structural feature : Removable pad : Release sheet)
Patent 6168584: Spacers for use in disposable absorbent articles and disposable absorbent articles having such spacers
(SURGERY : MEANS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING BODY FLUIDS OR WASTE MATERIAL (E.G., RECEPTACLES, ETC.) : Absorbent pad for external or internal application and supports therefor (e.g., catamenial devices, diapers, etc.) : Having specific design, shape, or structural feature : Pouch means : Pulling string)
Patent 6168585: Disposable training pant with elastically suspended absorbent assembly
(SURGERY : MEANS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING BODY FLUIDS OR WASTE MATERIAL (E.G., RECEPTACLES, ETC.) : Absorbent pad for external or internal application and supports therefor (e.g., catamenial devices, diapers, etc.) : Having specific design, shape, or structural feature : Elastic type edge : Leg opening : Gathered portion : Body or body member encircling belt, strap, or harness)
Patent 6168586: Inflatable cannula and method of using same
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Method : Therapeutic material introduced or removed through a piercing conduit (e.g., trocar) inserted into body : Therapeutic material introduced into or removed from vasculature : By catheter : With expanding member (i.e., balloon) :)
Patent 6168587: Needleless syringe using supersonic gas flow for particle delivery
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Method : Introduction of biologically derived compounds (i.e., growth hormones or blood products) including cells : Requiring puncture of medicant package)
Patent 6168588: Overlapping welds for catheter constructions
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Body inserted tubular conduit structure (e.g., needles, cannulas, nozzles, trocars, catheters, etc.) : Flexible catheter or means (e.g., coupling) used therewith : With reinforcing structure : Providing varying degrees of flexibility along longitudinal axis : Removable plug)
Patent 6168589: Apparatus and method employing a single laser for removal of hair
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Light application : Dermatological : Cataracts or glaucoma)
Patent 6168590: Method for permanent hair removal
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Light application : Dermatological : Cataracts or glaucoma)
Patent 6168591: Guide for penetrating phototherapy
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Light application : Applicators : Placed in body : With optical fiber :)
Patent 6168592: Aneurysm closure device assembly
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Electrical application : Tip or other heat concentration means)
Patent 6168593: Electrode for electrosurgical coagulation of tissue
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Electrical application : Systems : Tip in electrical circuit)
Patent 6168594: Electrophysiology RF energy treatment device
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Electrical application : Applicators : Coagulation)
Patent 6168595: Modular intramedullary fixation system and insertion instrumentation
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Internal fixation means : Intramedullary fixator : Cross-fastened : With forceps or tweezers)
Patent 6168596: Cranial bone flap fixation clip
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Internal fixation means : Cortical plate : Expanding)
Patent 6168597: Bone screw
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Internal fixation means : Orthopedic fastener : Threaded fastener element : Having separable and distinct plate elements)
Patent 6168598: Soft tissue securing anchor
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Internal fixation means : Orthopedic fastener : Bone cerclage device : Having separable and distinct plate elements)
Patent 6168599: Long bone reamer
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Orthopedic cutting instrument : Reamer or drill : Staple or similar driven fastener)
Patent 6168600: Acetabular reamer backing plate and method of use
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Orthopedic cutting instrument : Reamer or drill : Acetabular : Having separable and distinct plate elements)
Patent 6168601: Lock reduction device and method
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Means for use in bone reperation : Joint distractor : Femoral head)
Patent 6168602: Soluble fairing surface for catheters
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Means for inserting or removing conduit within body : Means for use in bone reperation)
Patent 6168603: Surgical extractor
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Means for removing tonsils, adenoids or polyps : With collecting means for removed material : By pressure application)
Patent 6168604: Guide wire device for removing solid objects from body canals
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Means for removing tonsils, adenoids or polyps : With collecting means for removed material : By pressure application)
Patent 6168605: Curved laparoscopic scissor having arcs of curvature
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Cutting, puncturing or piercing : Shear type (e.g., scissors, etc.) : By disconnecting cutter drive)
Patent 6168606: Single-use lancet device
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Cutting, puncturing or piercing : Lancet : Cylindrical)
Patent 6168607: Device having a funnel for guiding surgical tools into a body cavity
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Cutting, puncturing or piercing : Puncturing or piercing : Spring driven or biased into cutting position)
Patent 6168608: Apparatus and method for developing an anatomic space for laparoscopic procedures
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Blunt dissectors : Puncturing or piercing)
Patent 6168609: Catamenial collector and methods of use
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Internal pressure applicator (e.g., dilator) : Inflatable or expandible by fluid : Inserted in female reproductive system : Plural cutting blades)
Patent 6168610: Method for endoluminally excluding an aortic aneurysm
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Internal pressure applicator (e.g., dilator) : Expanding dilator (e.g., expanding arm, etc.) : Nose or throat)
Patent 6168611: Suturing needle assemblies and methods of use thereof
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Suturing needle : Material placed on opposed sides of incision or wound)
Patent 6168612: Inflatable thermal blanket with a multilayer sheet
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Thermal applicators : With fluid supply : Dry gas : Blood)
Patent 6168613: Thermal compress and holder
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Thermal applicators : Thermal material receptacle : Hand or foot)
Patent 6168614: Valve prosthesis for implantation in the body
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : ARTERIAL PROSTHESIS (I.E., BLOOD VESSEL) : Including valve : Heart valve : Temperature responsive)
Patent 6168615: Method and apparatus for occlusion and reinforcement of aneurysms
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : ARTERIAL PROSTHESIS (I.E., BLOOD VESSEL) :)
Patent 6168616: Manually expandable stent
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : ARTERIAL PROSTHESIS (I.E., BLOOD VESSEL) : Stent combined with surgical delivery system (e.g., surgical tools, delivery sheath, etc.) :)
Patent 6168617: Stent delivery system
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : ARTERIAL PROSTHESIS (I.E., BLOOD VESSEL) : Stent combined with surgical delivery system (e.g., surgical tools, delivery sheath, etc.) :)
Patent 6168618: Electrolytic stent delivery system and methods of use
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : ARTERIAL PROSTHESIS (I.E., BLOOD VESSEL) : Stent combined with surgical delivery system (e.g., surgical tools, delivery sheath, etc.) : Expandable stent with constraining means :)
Patent 6168619: Intravascular stent having a coaxial polymer member and end sleeves
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : ARTERIAL PROSTHESIS (I.E., BLOOD VESSEL) : Stent in combination with graft : Expandable stent with constraining means)
Patent 6168620: Reinforced vascular graft
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : ARTERIAL PROSTHESIS (I.E., BLOOD VESSEL) : Stent in combination with graft : Expandable stent with constraining means)
Patent 6168621: Balloon expandable stent with a self-expanding portion
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : ARTERIAL PROSTHESIS (I.E., BLOOD VESSEL) : Stent structure : Self-expanding stent : Temperature responsive)
Patent 6168622: Method and apparatus for occluding aneurysms
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : ARTERIAL PROSTHESIS (I.E., BLOOD VESSEL) : Stent structure : Self-expanding stent : Temperature responsive)
Patent 6168623: Deformable conduits and methods for shunting bodily fluid during surgery
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : ARTERIAL PROSTHESIS (I.E., BLOOD VESSEL) : Having variable diameter : Longitudinal pleats)
Patent 6168624: Apparatus and methods for revascularization and perfusion
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : CORPOREAL ARTIFICIAL HEART, HEART ASSIST (E.G., IMPLANTABLE BLOOD PUMP, ETC.), CONTROL REGULATOR, OR POWER SUPPLY THEREFOR, OR METHOD OF OPERATION THEREFOR : Having flexible diaphragm or chamber : Flexible chamber or diaphragm dirrectly compressed by pressurized working fluid : Reciprocating mechanical member driven by pressurized working fluid)
Patent 6168625: Adjustable length prosthesis useful for ossicular replacement and reconstruction
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : EAR OR NOSE PROSTHESIS : Implantable)
Patent 6168626: Ultra high molecular weight polyethylene molded article for artificial joints and method of preparing the same
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Bone : Joint bone : Including spinal disc spacer between adjacent spine bones)
Patent 6168627: Shoulder prosthesis
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Bone : Joint bone : Shoulder joint bone : One filament)
Patent 6168628: Shoulder Prosthesis
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Bone : Joint bone : Shoulder joint bone : One filament)
Patent 6168629: Femoral component for knee prosthesis
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Bone : Joint bone : Knee joint bone : Having member secured to femoral and tibial bones : Including cam means to limit anterior and posterior movement : Including means to permit lateral rocking movement about a horizontal axis)
Patent 6168630: Hand joint prosthesis
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Bone : Joint bone : Wrist, hand (e.g., finger, etc.) : Femoral bone)
Patent 6168631: Subtalar implant system and method for insertion and removal
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Bone : Joint bone : Wrist, hand (e.g., finger, etc.) : Ankle bone : Including an intermediate bearing cup)
Patent 6168632: Femur component of a hip joint endoprosthesis
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Bone : Joint bone : Hip joint bone : Femoral stem : Having textured outer surface : Ridges : Locking ring)
Patent 6168633: Composite surface composition for an implant structure
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Bone : Bone surface coating : Polymer coating)
Patent 6168634: Hydraulically energized magnetorheological replicant muscle tissue and a system and a method for using and controlling same
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : HAVING ELECTRICAL ACTUATOR : Having means to promote cellular attachment)
Patent 6168635: Post-dye screen printing
(BLEACHING AND DYEING; FLUID TREATMENT AND CHEMICAL MODIFICATION OF TEXTILES AND FIBERS : PATTERN EFFECT DYEING, PROCESS, COMPOSITIONS, OR PRODUCTS : Steam (at 138 degrees C. or above))
Patent 6168636: Dye mixtures of fiber-reactive azo dyes and their use
(BLEACHING AND DYEING; FLUID TREATMENT AND CHEMICAL MODIFICATION OF TEXTILES AND FIBERS : REACTIVE DYE COMPOSITION, PROCESS, OR PRODUCT : Alkylene sulfato, halotriazine, halodiazine, haloquinoxaline, or halopyrimidine dye : Silica or calcareous substrate, e.g., glass, etc.)
Patent 6168637: Use of a large angle implant and current structure for eliminating a critical mask in flash memory processing
(METAL WORKING : BARRIER LAYER OR SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE MAKING : Means for opening or separating a pack)
Patent 6168638: Touchless stabilizer for processing spherical shaped devices
(METAL WORKING : BARRIER LAYER OR SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE MAKING : Means for opening or separating a pack)
Patent 6168639: Solid electrolyte capacitor, and process and apparatus for producing same
(METAL WORKING : BARRIER LAYER OR SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE MAKING : Barrier layer device making : Electrolytic device making (e.g., capacitor) : Disassembling of a pack)
Patent 6168640: Chemical-mechanical polishing slurry that reduces wafer defects
(ABRASIVE TOOL MAKING PROCESS, MATERIAL, OR COMPOSITION : WITH INORGANIC MATERIAL : Metal or metal oxide :)
Patent 6168641: Cyclone separator device for a vacuum cleaner
(GAS SEPARATION : PLURAL SERIAL BASICALLY DIVERSE SEPARATING MEDIA : Plural stages in unitary casing : Deflector and fibrous, filamentary, particulate solids, or cohesive sheet filter type : Cohesive sheet-like filter : Cyclone or centrifugal whirl type deflector : Including imperforate upstream bag end deflector)
Patent 6168642: Industrial utilization of garbage with effective recycling and with optimization in energy production
(CHEMISTRY: FERTILIZERS : PROCESSES AND PRODUCTS : Bacterial : Fermentation : Aerobic :)
Patent 6168643: Inorganic phosphorus fertilizer
(CHEMISTRY: FERTILIZERS : PROCESSES AND PRODUCTS : Inorganic material : Phosphorus-containing : Urea and its derivatives)
Patent 6168644: Titanium-base powders and process for production of the same
(SPECIALIZED METALLURGICAL PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS FOR USE THEREIN, CONSOLIDATED METAL POWDER COMPOSITIONS, AND LOOSE METAL PARTICULATE MIXTURES : PROCESSES : Producing or purifying free metal powder or producing or purifying alloys in powder form (i.e., named or of size up to 1,000 microns in its largest dimension) : By extrusion spraying or gravity fall through orifice)
Patent 6168645: Safety system for gas purifier
(GAS SEPARATION: PROCESSES : WITH CONTROL RESPONSIVE TO SENSED CONDITION : Concentration sensed : Voltage sensed)
Patent 6168646: Flow rate control of temperature control fluids
(GAS SEPARATION: PROCESSES : WITH CONTROL RESPONSIVE TO SENSED CONDITION : Temperature sensed : Sorbent flow rate modified)
Patent 6168647: Multi-stage vessel and separator/coalescer filter element
(GAS SEPARATION: PROCESSES : WITH CONTROL RESPONSIVE TO SENSED CONDITION : Pressure sensed : Heating)
Patent 6168648: Spiral wound type membrane module, spiral wound type membrane element and running method thereof
(GAS SEPARATION: PROCESSES : SELECTIVE DIFFUSION OF GASES : Selective diffusion of gases through substantially solid barrier (e.g., semipermeable membrane, etc.) : Degasification of liquid :)
Patent 6168649: Membrane for separation of xenon from oxygen and nitrogen and method of using same
(GAS SEPARATION: PROCESSES : SELECTIVE DIFFUSION OF GASES : Selective diffusion of gases through substantially solid barrier (e.g., semipermeable membrane, etc.) : Nitrogen or nitrogen containing compound permeates barrier :)
Patent 6168650: High temperature gas purification apparatus
(GAS SEPARATION: PROCESSES : SELECTIVE DIFFUSION OF GASES : Selective diffusion of gases through substantially solid barrier (e.g., semipermeable membrane, etc.) : Hydrogen permeates barrier :)
Patent 6168651: Filter assembly with shaped adsorbent article; and devices and methods of use
(GAS SEPARATION: PROCESSES : SOLID SORPTION : Injection, per se, without separation)
Patent 6168652: Process for purifying halosilanes
(GAS SEPARATION: PROCESSES : SOLID SORPTION : Organic gas or liquid particle sorbed (e.g., vapor, mist, etc.) : Hydrocarbon sorbed : Sulfur dioxide or sulfur trioxide sorbed)
Patent 6168653: Pressure transmission apparatus
(GAS SEPARATION: APPARATUS : APPARATUS FOR SELECTIVE DIFFUSION OF GASES (E.G., SEMIPERMEABLE MEMBRANE, ETC.) : And electric field separation apparatus)
Patent 6168654: Colorant stabilizers
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Marking : Inks : Organic dye containing : Organic nitrogen compound containing : The nitrogen is a ring member of a heterocyclic ring : Five-ring members in the heterocyclic ring : Acyclic azo attached directly or indirectly to the heterocyclic ring by nonionic bonding)
Patent 6168655: Colorant stabilizers
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Marking : Inks : Organic dye containing : Specified vehicle, solvent, or dispersing medium containing : Organic oxygen compound containing : Seed or derivative thereof containing (e.g., nuts, beans, zein, grain, rice, corn, wheat, oats, gluten, soybean, etc.))
Patent 6168656: Pigmented inkjet ink with improved anti-wetting properties
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Marking : Inks : Pigment containing : Organic nitrogen compound containing : Shellac or derivative containing)
Patent 6168657: Adhesive varnish to receive powdered pigments
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Natural resin or derivative containing : With fat, fatty oil, fatty oil acid or salt thereof : Fatty oil : Drying oil : With hydrocarbon : Plural -C=O)O- groups)
Patent 6168658: Composition for manufacturing logs for handling pallets or building elements such as panels, rubble stone or the like
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Inorganic settable ingredient containing : Portland type cement : Organic material containing : Carbohydrate : Plant material (e.g., vegetable fiber, wood, etc.) : Plant or vegetable fiber (e.g., wood, sawdust, etc.))
Patent 6168659: Method of forming gallium nitride crystal
(SINGLE-CRYSTAL, ORIENTED-CRYSTAL, AND EPITAXY GROWTH PROCESSES; NON-COATING APPARATUS THEREFOR : FORMING FROM VAPOR OR GASEOUS STATE (E.G., VPE, SUBLIMATION) : With decomposition of a precursor (except impurity or dopant precursor) composed of diverse atoms (e.g., CVD) : Including change in a growth-influencing parameter (e.g., composition, temperature, concentration, flow rate) during growth (e.g., multilayer or junction or superlattice growing) : Having bottom-up crystallization (e.g., VFG, VGF))
Patent 6168660: Spin coating bowl
(COATING APPARATUS : WITH MEANS TO CENTRIFUGE WORK : Radiant heating)
Patent 6168661: Battery cell coating apparatus and method
(COATING APPARATUS : SOLID APPLICATOR CONTACTING WORK : With work-handling or work-supporting : Rotary applicator : With means to strip work from applicator : Opposed applicators)
Patent 6168662: Powder discharge apparatus and method for using the same
(COATING APPARATUS : PROJECTION OR SPRAY TYPE : Applying solid particulate material : Strand, rod or bar form work)
Patent 6168663: Thin sheet handling system cross-reference to related applications
(COATING APPARATUS : PROJECTION OR SPRAY TYPE : Plural projectors : Work moving past sequentially arranged projectors : With common projector)
Patent 6168664: Arrangement for coating objects with water soluble and water diluteable coating materials
(COATING APPARATUS : PROJECTION OR SPRAY TYPE : With hood or offtake for waste material : Endless conveyer for work)
Patent 6168665: Substrate processing apparatus
(COATING APPARATUS : WORK HOLDERS, OR HANDLING DEVICES : With tank structure, liquid supply, control, and/or nonradiant heating means)
Patent 6168666: Focused acoustic bead charger/dispenser for bead manipulating chucks
(COATING APPARATUS : WITH MEANS TO APPLY ELECTRICAL AND/OR RADIANT ENERGY TO WORK AND/OR COATING MATERIAL : Electrostatic and/or electromagnetic attraction or projection of coating material to work : With assisting projection or spray of coating material through free space : Plural electrodes selectively energized)
Patent 6168667: Resist-processing apparatus
(COATING APPARATUS : GAS OR VAPOR DEPOSITION : Web or sheet work)
Patent 6168668: Shadow ring and guide for supporting the shadow ring in a chamber
(COATING APPARATUS : GAS OR VAPOR DEPOSITION : Web or sheet work)
Patent 6168669: Substrate holding apparatus and substrate process system
(COATING APPARATUS : GAS OR VAPOR DEPOSITION : Work support : Movable crucible)
Patent 6168670: Method of pickling articles of copper and metals less noble than copper
(CLEANING AND LIQUID CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : : For metallic, siliceous, or calcareous basework, including chemical bleaching, oxidation or reduction : Semiconductor cleaning)
Patent 6168671: Rear scrub dual drive means for a sugar beet harvester
(CLEANING AND LIQUID CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : : Using solid work treating agents : Including acidic agent)
Patent 6168672: Method and apparatus for automatically performing cleaning processes in a semiconductor wafer processing system
(CLEANING AND LIQUID CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : : Combined (e.g., automatic control) : Produced by temperature change, centrifugal force, or fluid pressure shock)
Patent 6168673: Sheet magnet having microcrystalline structure and method of manufacturing the same, and method of manufacturing isotropic permanent magnet powder
(METAL TREATMENT : PROCESS OF MODIFYING OR MAINTAINING INTERNAL PHYSICAL STRUCTURE (I.E., MICROSTRUCTURE) OR CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF METAL, PROCESS OF REACTIVE COATING OF METAL AND PROCESS OF CHEMICAL-HEAT REMOVING (E.G., FLAME-CUTTING, ETC.) OR BURNING OF METAL : Magnetic materials : Heat treatment : With special compositions : With special compositions)
Patent 6168674: Process of phosphatizing metal surfaces
(METAL TREATMENT : PROCESS OF MODIFYING OR MAINTAINING INTERNAL PHYSICAL STRUCTURE (I.E., MICROSTRUCTURE) OR CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF METAL, PROCESS OF REACTIVE COATING OF METAL AND PROCESS OF CHEMICAL-HEAT REMOVING (E.G., FLAME-CUTTING, ETC.) OR BURNING OF METAL : Processes of coating utilizing a reactive composition which reacts with metal substrate or composition therefore : Liquid reactive coating composition utilized : Contains phosphorus : Contains organic additive other than for pH control : Specified coating composition contains organic material)
Patent 6168675: Aluminum-silicon alloy for high temperature cast components
(METAL TREATMENT : STOCK : Aluminum base : Magnesium containing : Magnesium containing)
Patent 6168676: Rail refurbishing process
(METAL TREATMENT : PROCESS OF MODIFYING OR MAINTAINING INTERNAL PHYSICAL STRUCTURE (I.E., MICROSTRUCTURE) OR CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF METAL, PROCESS OF REACTIVE COATING OF METAL AND PROCESS OF CHEMICAL-HEAT REMOVING (E.G., FLAME-CUTTING, ETC.) OR BURNING OF METAL : Producing or treating layered, bonded, welded, or mechanically engaged article or stock as a final product : Utilizing wave energy (e.g., laser, electromagnetic wave energy, etc.), plasma or electron arc or beam : Of aluminum(Al) or aluminum alloy)
Patent 6168677: Minimum signature isocyanate cured propellants containing bismuth compounds as ballistic modifiers
(EXPLOSIVE AND THERMIC COMPOSITIONS OR CHARGES : STRUCTURE OR ARRANGEMENT OF COMPONENT OR PRODUCT : Solid particles dispersed in solid solution or matrix : Continuous phase contains organic material : Organic material contains polysaccharide resin or synthetic resin : Polyurethane : Coating contains nitrated toluene)
Patent 6168678: Method and device for stacking substrates which are to be joined by bonding
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : With measuring, testing, or inspecting : To similarly formed batt)
Patent 6168679: Method and device for measuring the diameter of a roll of web material
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : With measuring, testing, or inspecting : To similarly formed batt)
Patent 6168680: Method of producing a zirconia diaphragm structure
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : With vitrification or firing ceramic material : Subsequent to assembly of laminae)
Patent 6168681: Method of making a filter device
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : Bonding of facing continuously contacting laminae at spaced points only : To the lining of hollow body)
Patent 6168682: Method of manufacturing an optical recording medium
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : Adhesive applying to restricted area and spreading thereof by assembly pressure : Core within tube)
Patent 6168683: Apparatus and method for the face-up surface treatment of wafers
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : DIFFERENTIAL FLUID ETCHING APPARATUS : For liquid etchant : With mechanical polishing (i.e., CMP-chemical mechanical polishing) : With measuring, sensing, detection or process control means : Natural rubber containing)
Patent 6168684: Wafer polishing apparatus and polishing method
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : DIFFERENTIAL FLUID ETCHING APPARATUS : For liquid etchant : With mechanical polishing (i.e., CMP-chemical mechanical polishing) : With wafer retaining ring : Natural rubber containing)
Patent 6168685: Process FOR oxidation of concentrated black liquor
(PAPER MAKING AND FIBER LIBERATION : PROCESSES OF CHEMICAL LIBERATION, RECOVERY OR PURIFICATION OF NATURAL CELLULOSE OR FIBROUS MATERIAL : With regeneration, reclamation, reuse, recycling or destruction of digestion fluid : With destruction of organic ingredient in or smelting of liquor : Treatment of kraft pulping chemicals :)
Patent 6168686: Papermaking aid
(PAPER MAKING AND FIBER LIBERATION : PROCESSES AND PRODUCTS : Plural fiber containing : Undigested cellulosic fiber : On common felt or carries (non-mold))
Patent 6168687: System and method for sheet measurement and control in papermaking machine
(PAPER MAKING AND FIBER LIBERATION : PROCESSES AND PRODUCTS : With measuring, inspecting and/or testing : Fluid deckle or shower)
Patent 6168688: Method and plant for treating solid waste products by thermolysis
(DISTILLATION: PROCESSES, THERMOLYTIC : FEED OTHER THAN COAL, OIL SHALE OR WOOD : Coals only)
Patent 6168689: Method and apparatus for cleaning exhaust gas discharged from internal or external combustion engine by using high voltage electric field
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : : Electrostatic field or electrical discharge : Processes of purifying materials)
Patent 6168690: Methods and apparatus for physical vapor deposition
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : : Coating, forming or etching by sputtering : Glow discharge sputter deposition (e.g., cathode sputtering, etc.) : Using cohesive filter or solid packing)
Patent 6168691: Device for electrochemical treatment of elongate articles
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : APPARATUS : Electrolytic : Object protection : Localized area applicators : With current control)
Patent 6168692: Apparatus for generating alkali ion water
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : APPARATUS : Electrolytic : With current, voltage, or power control means responsive to sensed condition : Electrode feeding or withdrawal means)
Patent 6168693: Apparatus for controlling the uniformity of an electroplated workpiece
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : APPARATUS : Electrolytic : With programmed, cyclic, or time responsive current, voltage, or power control means : And programmed, cyclic, or time responsive control means)
Patent 6168694: Methods for and products of processing nanostructure nitride, carbonitride and oxycarbonitride electrode power materials by utilizing sol gel
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : APPARATUS : Electrolytic : Elements : Electrodes : Laminated or coated (i.e., composite having two or more layers) : Refractory metal (i.e., Ti, V, Cr, Zr, Nb or Cb, Mo, Hf, Ta, or W) or compound containing : Noble metal (i.e., Ru, Rh, Pd, Os, Ir, Pt, Ag, or Au) or compound containing)
Patent 6168695: Lift and rotate assembly for use in a workpiece processing station and a method of attaching the same
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : APPARATUS : Electrolytic : Elements : Electrode support or work holder : Workpiece rack : Adjustable : Mechanized : Plural metal oxides containing)
Patent 6168696: Non-knurled induction coil for ionized metal deposition, sputtering apparatus including same, and method of constructing the apparatus
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : APPARATUS : Coating, forming or etching by sputtering : Coating : Triode, tetrode, auxiliary electrode or biased workpiece : Hook or loop)
Patent 6168697: Holders suitable to hold articles during processing and article processing methods
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : APPARATUS : Coating, forming or etching by sputtering : Coating : Specified work holder : Target composition)
Patent 6168698: Apparatus for coating a substrate
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : APPARATUS : Coating, forming or etching by sputtering : Coating : Moving workpiece or target : Multi-chamber (e.g., including air lock, load/unload chamber, etc.) : Cylindrical or curved magnetron target)
Patent 6168699: Easy to handle electrochemical sensor in the shape of a strip
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : APPARATUS : Electrolytic : Analysis and testing : Biological material (e.g., microbe, enzyme, antigen, etc.) analyzed, tested, or included in apparatus : Enzyme included in apparatus : And microelectrode (i.e., at least one electrode dimension is less than 500 microns))
Patent 6168700: Sensor for determining the concentration of oxidizable constituents in a gas mixture
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : APPARATUS : Electrolytic : Analysis and testing : Solid electrolyte : Gas sample sensor : With gas reference material : Glucose oxidase)
Patent 6168701: Methods and compositions for improving the loading of analytical instruments
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : : Electrophoresis or electro-osmosis processes and electrolyte compositions therefor when not provided for elsewhere : Gel electrophoresis : Using gel-filled capillary)
Patent 6168702: Chemical demulsifier for desalting heavy crude
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : : Electrical (including simultaneous electrical and magnetic) separation or purification of liquid or magnetic treatment of liquid (other than separation) : Predominantly hydrocarbon : Resolving emulsion or dispersion : Using modifying agent : Water splitting)
Patent 6168703: Copper foil and laminate containing a hydrogen inhibitor
(ELECTROLYSIS: PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS USED THEREIN, AND METHODS OF PREPARING THE COMPOSITIONS : PRODUCT PRODUCED BY ELECTROLYSIS INVOLVING ELECTROLYTIC MARKING, BATTERY ELECTRODE ACTIVE MATERIAL FORMING, ELECTROFORMING, OR ELECTROLYTIC COATING : Uranium)
Patent 6168704: Site-selective electrochemical deposition of copper
(ELECTROLYSIS: PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS USED THEREIN, AND METHODS OF PREPARING THE COMPOSITIONS : ELECTROLYTIC COATING (PROCESS, COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF PREPARING COMPOSITION) : Coating selected area : Coating is microcracked)
Patent 6168705: Electrochemical gas purifier
(ELECTROLYSIS: PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS USED THEREIN, AND METHODS OF PREPARING THE COMPOSITIONS : ELECTROLYTIC SYNTHESIS (PROCESS, COMPOSITION, AND METHOD OF PREPARING COMPOSITION) : Preparing nonmetal element : Hydrogen produced : Utilizing group VIII metal alloy electrode)
Patent 6168706: Process for producing high etch gains for electrolytic capacitor manufacturing
(ELECTROLYSIS: PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS USED THEREIN, AND METHODS OF PREPARING THE COMPOSITIONS : ELECTROLYTIC EROSION OF A WORKPIECE FOR SHAPE OR SURFACE CHANGE (E.G., ETCHING, POLISHING, ETC.) (PROCESS AND ELECTROLYTE COMPOSITION) : Electrolyte composition or defined electrolyte : Less than 50 weight percent water : In response to sensed voltage)
Patent 6168707: Ion measurement apparatus and methods for improving the accuracy thereof
(ELECTROLYSIS: PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS USED THEREIN, AND METHODS OF PREPARING THE COMPOSITIONS : ELECTROLYTIC ANALYSIS OR TESTING (PROCESS AND ELECTROLYTE COMPOSITION) : Removing metal)
Patent 6168708: Method for recovery and recycling of hydrocarbon residue
(MINERAL OILS: PROCESSES AND PRODUCTS : PARAFFIN WAX; TREATMENT OR RECOVERY : Chemical treatment (refining or modification except mere solvent extraction) : Admixtures)
Patent 6168709: Production and use of a premium fuel grade petroleum coke
(MINERAL OILS: PROCESSES AND PRODUCTS : CHEMICAL CONVERSION OF HYDROCARBONS : Cracking : Soaking : Vapors)
Patent 6168710: Installation for cleaning/recovering liquids with particles in suspension
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : WITH ALARM, INDICATOR, REGISTER, RECORDER, SIGNAL OR INSPECTION MEANS : Material level or thickness responsive : Including specified pressure change)
Patent 6168711: Water supply and drainage type microorganic deodorizing system
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : FLOW, FLUID PRESSURE OR MATERIAL LEVEL, RESPONSIVE : Float : Controls valve : Float type)
Patent 6168712: Apparatus for the biological treatment of waste fluid from the coating process
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : WITH GAS-LIQUID SURFACE CONTACT MEANS : With separator : Controlled discharge means)
Patent 6168713: Electrostatic charge removing apparatus
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : STRUCTURAL INSTALLATION : Ancillary to storage tank : Aquarium or swimming pool)
Patent 6168714: Flux-enhanced cross-flow membrane filter
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : CASING DIVIDED BY MEMBRANE INTO SECTIONS HAVING INLET(S) AND/OR OUTLET(S) : With membrane cleaning or sterlizing means (other than by filter movement or rotating agitator) : Nontranslatory rotary)
Patent 6168715: Device for oil treatment of sintered parts
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : FILTER : Movable medium : Centrifugal extractor : Central header)
Patent 6168716: Cyclone separator having a variable transverse profile
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : TANGENTIAL FLOW OR CENTRIFUGAL FLUID ACTION : Multiple cyclone : Porous unitary mass)
Patent 6168717: Process for controlling foam in a treatment reactor
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : PROCESSES : Treatment by living organism : Regulating floating constituent : And reusing oxidant)
Patent 6168718: Method for purifying blood plasma and apparatus suitable therefor
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : PROCESSES : Liquid/liquid solvent or colloidal extraction or diffusing or passing through septum selective as to material of a component of liquid; such diffusing or passing being effected by other than only an ion exchange or sorption process : Diffusing or passing through septum selective as to material of a component of liquid : Filtering through membrane (e.g., ultrafiltration) : Removing specified material : Maintaining critical concentration(s))
Patent 6168719: Method for the purification of ionic polymers
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : PROCESSES : Liquid/liquid solvent or colloidal extraction or diffusing or passing through septum selective as to material of a component of liquid; such diffusing or passing being effected by other than only an ion exchange or sorption process : Diffusing or passing through septum selective as to material of a component of liquid : Filtering through membrane (e.g., ultrafiltration) : Hyperfiltration (e.g., reverse osmosis, etc.) : Maintaining critical concentration(s))
Patent 6168720: Process for drying CH2F2 refrigerant utilizing zeolite
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : PROCESSES : Ion exchange or selective sorption : Sorbing water from diverse liquid : Heavy metal)
Patent 6168721: Process for the treatment of arsenic-containing sludge
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : PROCESSES : Chemical treatment : Plural spaced feedings : Synthetic polymer)
Patent 6168722: Method for retrieving excess pharmaceutical process fluid from a filter
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : PROCESSES : Separating : Including temperature change)
Patent 6168723: Heat recovery and recovery of oils from waste streams containing water, oils and food solids
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : PROCESSES : Separating : Including temperature change : Washing with a fluid other than the prefilt)
Patent 6168724: Dynamic swirl filter assemblies and methods
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : PROCESSES : Separating : Including movement of filter during filtration : With or by addition to prefilt)
Patent 6168725: Etching of Al-Cu layers to form electronic circuits using base solutions including nitrites, borates or bromates
(ETCHING A SUBSTRATE: PROCESSES : FORMING OR TREATING ELECTRICAL CONDUCTOR ARTICLE (E.G., CIRCUIT, ETC.) : Forming or treating liquid transfer cylinder or tubular article (e.g., printing roll, etc.))
Patent 6168726: Etching an oxidized organo-silane film
(ETCHING A SUBSTRATE: PROCESSES : GAS PHASE ETCHING OF SUBSTRATE : Etching inorganic substrate : Etching silicon containing substrate : Etching of substrate containing elemental copper, or an alloy or compound thereof)
Patent 6168728: Acetylene derivatives, and liquid crystal composition and liquid crystal display device each comprising the same
(COMPOSITIONS : LIQUID CRYSTAL COMPOSITIONS : Containing nonsteryl liquid crystalline compound of specified structure : With nonmetal compound containing halogen, nitrogen, phosphorus, or sulfur)
Patent 6168729: Fluorescent material and fluorescent display device
(COMPOSITIONS : INORGANIC LUMINESCENT COMPOSITIONS : Synthetic resin containing)
Patent 6168730: Stimulable phosphor, preparation method thereof and radiation image conversion panel
(COMPOSITIONS : INORGANIC LUMINESCENT COMPOSITIONS : Compositions containing halogen; e.g., halides and oxyhalides : Group IV element containing)
Patent 6168731: Cathodoluminescent phosphor powders, methods for making phosphor powders and devices incorporating same
(COMPOSITIONS : INORGANIC LUMINESCENT COMPOSITIONS : Sulfur containing : Group IV element containing)
Patent 6168732: Electrically conductive polymeric materials and use thereof
(COMPOSITIONS : ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE OR EMISSIVE COMPOSITIONS : Metal or metal compound containing)
Patent 6168733: Method for forming discrete pellets from viscous materials
(PLASTIC AND NONMETALLIC ARTICLE SHAPING OR TREATING: PROCESSES : FORMATION OF SOLID PARTICULATE MATERIAL DIRECTLY FROM MOLTEN OR LIQUID MASS (E.G., LIQUID COMMINUTING) : By extrusion spraying or gravity fall through orifice : Into moving fluid : Microcapsule wall derived from synthetic polymer)
Patent 6168734: Method for balancing a centrifugal fan
(PLASTIC AND NONMETALLIC ARTICLE SHAPING OR TREATING: PROCESSES : WITH MEASURING, TESTING, OR INSPECTING : Of process trim or excess blanked material (e.g., sprue, runner, flash, etc.))
Patent 6168735: Method of making a foam core article
(PLASTIC AND NONMETALLIC ARTICLE SHAPING OR TREATING: PROCESSES : PORE FORMING IN SITU (E.G., FOAMING, ETC.) : Composite article making : Shaping material and uniting to a preform or solidified layer : Against inner surface of a hollow preform or solidified layer : With roller applied pressure)
Patent 6168736: Thermosetting syntactic foams and their preparation
(PLASTIC AND NONMETALLIC ARTICLE SHAPING OR TREATING: PROCESSES : FORMING ARTICLES BY UNITING RANDOMLY ASSOCIATED PARTICLES : Stratified or layered articles : To form generally spherical product)
Patent 6168737: Method of casting patterned dielectric structures
(PLASTIC AND NONMETALLIC ARTICLE SHAPING OR TREATING: PROCESSES : WITH PRINTING OR COATING OF WORKPIECE (OUT OF MOLD) : Liquid binder applied subsequent to particle assembly)
Patent 6168738: Method of fireproofing a plastics material component in an flammable liquid supply apparatus
(PLASTIC AND NONMETALLIC ARTICLE SHAPING OR TREATING: PROCESSES : FORMING CONTINUOUS OR INDEFINITE LENGTH WORK : Layered, stratified traversely of length, or multiphase macrostructure containing material (e.g., conjugate, composite, islands-in-sea, core-sheath, etc.) : Producing hollow composite : Shaping of a natural resinous layer on preform (e.g., cellulosic, etc.))
Patent 6168739: Sheet material
(PLASTIC AND NONMETALLIC ARTICLE SHAPING OR TREATING: PROCESSES : FORMING CONTINUOUS OR INDEFINITE LENGTH WORK : Shaping by extrusion : To produce particular cross section (e.g., noncircular, etc.) : Natural rubber or elastomer containing layer)
Patent 6168740: Partial crystallization method of amorphous plastic articles
(PLASTIC AND NONMETALLIC ARTICLE SHAPING OR TREATING: PROCESSES : DISPARATE TREATMENT OF ARTICLE SUBSEQUENT TO WORKING, MOLDING, OR SHAPING : Effecting temperature change : Cooling : After stretching running or indefinite length work)
Patent 6168741: Moulded footwear
(PLASTIC AND NONMETALLIC ARTICLE SHAPING OR TREATING: PROCESSES : MECHANICAL SHAPING OR MOLDING TO FORM OR REFORM SHAPED ARTICLE : To produce composite, plural part or multilayered article : Uniting shoe part to upper : After stretching running or indefinite length work)
Patent 6168742: Method of insert molding auto and truck bumper, rocker panel and chin spoiler parts
(PLASTIC AND NONMETALLIC ARTICLE SHAPING OR TREATING: PROCESSES : MECHANICAL SHAPING OR MOLDING TO FORM OR REFORM SHAPED ARTICLE : To produce composite, plural part or multilayered article : Shaping material and uniting to a preform : Simultaneously shaping material and reshaping preform : Concentric preforms)
Patent 6168743: Method of continuously heat treating articles and apparatus therefor
(PLASTIC AND NONMETALLIC ARTICLE SHAPING OR TREATING: PROCESSES : TREATING SHAPED OR SOLID ARTICLE : By a temperature change : Relaxation of running or indefinite length work)
Patent 6168744: Process for sequential multi beam laser processing of materials
(PLASTIC AND NONMETALLIC ARTICLE SHAPING OR TREATING: PROCESSES : LASER ABLATIVE SHAPING OR PIERCING (I.E., NONETCHING, DEVOID OF CHEMICAL AGENT OTHER THAN AIR) : Tooth forming)
Patent 6168745: Method for forming t'-phase zirconia for high temperature applications
(PLASTIC AND NONMETALLIC ARTICLE SHAPING OR TREATING: PROCESSES : DIRECT APPLICATION OF ELECTRICAL OR WAVE ENERGY TO WORK (E.G., ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVE, PARTICULATE, MAGNETIC, INDUCTION HEAT, SONIC, ELECTROSTATIC ENERGY, ETC.) : Producing or treating inorganic material, not as pigments, conductive enhancers, or fillers (e.g., ceramic, refractory material, etc.) : Uniting magnetic particles utilizing organic binder (e.g., resinous binders, etc.))
Patent 6168746: Injection molding of ferroelectric articles
(PLASTIC AND NONMETALLIC ARTICLE SHAPING OR TREATING: PROCESSES : DIRECT APPLICATION OF ELECTRICAL OR WAVE ENERGY TO WORK (E.G., ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVE, PARTICULATE, MAGNETIC, INDUCTION HEAT, SONIC, ELECTROSTATIC ENERGY, ETC.) : Producing or treating inorganic material, not as pigments, conductive enhancers, or fillers (e.g., ceramic, refractory material, etc.) : Including vitrifying or sintering (e.g., fusing, firing, burning, etc.) : Radio frequency (e.g., 13.56 megahertz, etc.))
Patent 6168747: Calendering apparatus and method for heating a traveling multi-filament tow
(PLASTIC AND NONMETALLIC ARTICLE SHAPING OR TREATING: PROCESSES : DIRECT APPLICATION OF ELECTRICAL OR WAVE ENERGY TO WORK (E.G., ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVE, PARTICULATE, MAGNETIC, INDUCTION HEAT, SONIC, ELECTROSTATIC ENERGY, ETC.) : Microwave (e.g., 2.45 gigahertz, etc.) : Composite work-piece)
Patent 6168748: Method of balloon formation by cold drawing/necking
(PLASTIC AND NONMETALLIC ARTICLE SHAPING OR TREATING: PROCESSES : DIRECT APPLICATION OF FLUID PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL TO PERMANENTLY SHAPE, DISTORT, OR SUSTAIN WORK : Differential temperature conditioning : Including application of internal fluid pressure to hollow finite length preform to force same into conformity with female mold part : By insertion or application of a preform)
Patent 6168749: Method of manufacturing containers
(PLASTIC AND NONMETALLIC ARTICLE SHAPING OR TREATING: PROCESSES : DIRECT APPLICATION OF FLUID PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL TO PERMANENTLY SHAPE, DISTORT, OR SUSTAIN WORK : Including application of internal fluid pressure to hollow finite length parison to expand same into conformity with female mold part : Including plural distinct steps of differential fluid pressure induced expansion : Including maintenance or production of internal sterility)
Patent 6168750: System and method for preforming an extruded parison
(PLASTIC AND NONMETALLIC ARTICLE SHAPING OR TREATING: PROCESSES : DIRECT APPLICATION OF FLUID PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL TO PERMANENTLY SHAPE, DISTORT, OR SUSTAIN WORK : Including application of internal fluid pressure to hollow finite length parison to expand same into conformity with female mold part : Including extrusion : With movement of parison or workpiece from one work station to another : Including forming a hollow article)
Patent 6168751: Method of making multilayer rolls having a thin fluoropolymer top coat
(PLASTIC AND NONMETALLIC ARTICLE SHAPING OR TREATING: PROCESSES : OUTSIDE OF MOLD SINTERING OR VITRIFYING OF SHAPED INORGANIC ARTICLE OR PREFORM : Shaping or treating of multilayered, impregnated, or composite-structured article : Producing uniformly dispersed particulate fiber containing article)
Patent 6168752: Process for producing metal powders and apparatus for producing the same
(METALLURGICAL APPARATUS : MEANS FOR TREATING ORES OR FOR EXTRACTING METALS : By means applying heat to work, e.g., furnace : With heated vertical extracting means)
Patent 6168753: Inert pump leg adapted for immersion in molten metal
(METALLURGICAL APPARATUS : MEANS FOR MELTING OR VAPORIZING METAL OR TREATING LIQUEFIED METAL : By stirring or mixing molten metal : Settling receptacle, e.g., slag pot)
Patent 6168754: Method and apparatus for densifying powder metal preforms
(POWDER METALLURGY PROCESSES : POWDER METALLURGY PROCESSES WITH HEATING OR SINTERING : Post sintering operation : Subsequent working : Copper oxide)
Patent 6168755: High nitrogen stainless steel
(ALLOYS OR METALLIC COMPOSITIONS : FERROUS (I.E., IRON BASE) : Nine percent or more chromium containing : Eight percent or more total nickel plus manganese containing : Molybdenum or tungsten containing : Group IV or V transition metal containing)
Patent 6168756: Highly corrosion-resistant chromium-containing steel with excellent oxidation resistance and intergranular corrosion resistance
(ALLOYS OR METALLIC COMPOSITIONS : FERROUS (I.E., IRON BASE) : Nine percent or more chromium containing : Group IV or V transition metal containing : Vanadium, niobium or tantalum containing)
Patent 6168757: Material formulation for galvanizing equipment submerged in molten aluminum and aluminum/zinc melts
(ALLOYS OR METALLIC COMPOSITIONS : CONTAINING OVER 50 PER CENT METAL BUT NO BASE METAL : Iron containing : Chromium containing : Nickel containing : Molybdenum containing : Titanium, or zirconium containing)
Patent 6168758: Liquid sample assay device
(CHEMICAL APPARATUS AND PROCESS DISINFECTING, DEODORIZING, PRESERVING, OR STERILIZING : ANALYZER, STRUCTURED INDICATOR, OR MANIPULATIVE LABORATORY DEVICE : Test package or kit : In holder or container having special form)
Patent 6168759: Analyzer transport device
(CHEMICAL APPARATUS AND PROCESS DISINFECTING, DEODORIZING, PRESERVING, OR STERILIZING : ANALYZER, STRUCTURED INDICATOR, OR MANIPULATIVE LABORATORY DEVICE : Sample mechanical transport means in or for automated analytical system : Means is turntable (circular) : Column)
Patent 6168760: Chemical treatment station for use with cassette having individually addressable sample mini-columns
(CHEMICAL APPARATUS AND PROCESS DISINFECTING, DEODORIZING, PRESERVING, OR STERILIZING : ANALYZER, STRUCTURED INDICATOR, OR MANIPULATIVE LABORATORY DEVICE : Sample mechanical transport means in or for automated analytical system : With specific analytical program control means : Column)
Patent 6168761: Pipette with improved pipette tip and mounting shaft
(CHEMICAL APPARATUS AND PROCESS DISINFECTING, DEODORIZING, PRESERVING, OR STERILIZING : ANALYZER, STRUCTURED INDICATOR, OR MANIPULATIVE LABORATORY DEVICE : Miscellaneous laboratory apparatus and elements, per se : Pipette or other volumetric fluid transfer means : With thermoelectric detector)
Patent 6168762: Apparatus and method for producing porous superabsorbent materials
(CHEMICAL APPARATUS AND PROCESS DISINFECTING, DEODORIZING, PRESERVING, OR STERILIZING : SHOCK OR SOUND WAVE : Including supersonic or ultrasonic energy generation means : With material-heating means)
Patent 6168763: Electrically heatable catalytic converter
(CHEMICAL APPARATUS AND PROCESS DISINFECTING, DEODORIZING, PRESERVING, OR STERILIZING : CHEMICAL REACTOR : Waste gas purifier : With heat exchanger for reaction chamber or reactants located therein : Electrical type : And means downstream of a stage for injecting a reactant into waste gas for interreaction in subsequent stage)
Patent 6168764: Method and catalyst for reducing pollutants in gases
(CHEMICAL APPARATUS AND PROCESS DISINFECTING, DEODORIZING, PRESERVING, OR STERILIZING : CHEMICAL REACTOR : Waste gas purifier : Including solid, extended surface, fluid contact reaction means; e.g., inert Raschig rings, particulate absorbent, particulate or monolithic catalyst, etc. : Regenerative heat sink)
Patent 6168765: Process and apparatus for interbed injection in plate reactor arrangement
(CHEMICAL APPARATUS AND PROCESS DISINFECTING, DEODORIZING, PRESERVING, OR STERILIZING : CHEMICAL REACTOR : Including heat exchanger for reaction chamber or reactants located therein : Indirect heat-exchange tube within reaction chamber with a nonreactant heat-exchange fluid passing therethrough : Tubular stages in single reaction chamber)
Patent 6168766: Process for leaching copper from copper sulfide using bacteria
(CHEMISTRY OF INORGANIC COMPOUNDS : TREATING MIXTURE TO OBTAIN METAL CONTAINING COMPOUND : Group IB metal (Cu, Ag, or Au) : Leaching, washing, or dissolving : Acid leaching)
Patent 6168767: Production of alumina
(CHEMISTRY OF INORGANIC COMPOUNDS : TREATING MIXTURE TO OBTAIN METAL CONTAINING COMPOUND : Group IIIA metal or beryllium (Al, Ga, In, Tl, or Be) : Forming insoluble substance in liquid : Alkali metal aluminate)
Patent 6168768: Production of low sulfer syngas from natural gas with C4+/C5+ hydrocarbon recovery
(CHEMISTRY OF INORGANIC COMPOUNDS : MODIFYING OR REMOVING COMPONENT OF NORMALLY GASEOUS MIXTURE : Alkali metal (Li, Na, K, Rb, or Cs))
Patent 6168769: Olefin purification
(CHEMISTRY OF INORGANIC COMPOUNDS : MODIFYING OR REMOVING COMPONENT OF NORMALLY GASEOUS MIXTURE : Carbon dioxide or hydrogen sulfide component : Utilizing solid sorbent, catalyst, or reactant : Amine)
Patent 6168770: Method of removing nitrogen oxides from a gas flow by using a combustion engine
(CHEMISTRY OF INORGANIC COMPOUNDS : MODIFYING OR REMOVING COMPONENT OF NORMALLY GASEOUS MIXTURE : Nitrogen or nitrogenous component : Utilizing ammonium or metal hydroxide solution)
Patent 6168771: Supercritical oxidation process and apparatus
(CHEMISTRY OF INORGANIC COMPOUNDS : MODIFYING OR REMOVING COMPONENT OF NORMALLY GASEOUS MIXTURE : Organic component : Utilizing liquid reactant : Catalyst)
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