Patents 6170298 - 6170551

 

 

Patent 6170298: Glass spinner with partitioned spinning head
(GLASS MANUFACTURING : FIBER MAKING APPARATUS : Centrifuge with fiberizing holes (e.g., rotor, etc.) : Depositing glass on periphery of rotating fiber forming means (e.g., disc, rotor, wheel, etc.))

Patent 6170299: Method and apparatus for transferring a loop from a selected needle to an adjacent needle for creating a decorative open-work pattern
(TEXTILES: KNITTING : INDEPENDENT-NEEDLE MACHINES : Circular : Special-type machines : With carding)

Patent 6170300: Flat knitting machine
(TEXTILES: KNITTING : INDEPENDENT-NEEDLE MACHINES : Straight : Multiple-needle bank : Double-ended needle)

Patent 6170301: Method for producing a knitted article on a flat knitting machine
(TEXTILES: KNITTING : FEEDING : Traversing guides, straight machine : Self-frictioning)

Patent 6170302: Method and apparatus for continuously cleaning yarn fibers
(TEXTILES: FLUID TREATING APPARATUS : MACHINES : Liquid flowing : Fixed liquid receptacle : With liquid supply and efflux : Conditioning chutes)

Patent 6170303: Washing machine equipped with an air bubble generator having contraction/enlargement exhaust nozzles
(TEXTILES: FLUID TREATING APPARATUS : MACHINES : Liquid flowing : Fixed liquid receptacle : With gas supply to liquid : Diaper washer)

Patent 6170304: Method and apparatus for securing electronic components
(LOCKS : PORTABLE : Key lock)

Patent 6170305: Interconnect mechanism for dual lock
(LOCKS : SPECIAL APPLICATION : For closures : Door : Swinging door : Combined dead bolt and latching bolt : Locking latch bolt, biased)

Patent 6170306: Valve security guard
(LOCKS : SPECIAL APPLICATION : For control and machine elements : Valve : Locked stationary : Externally mounted locking device : Valve encasing : Latching bolt)

Patent 6170307: Pick-resistant lock system with improved cylinder construction
(LOCKS : OPERATING MECHANISM : Key : Tampering prevention or attack defeating : Anti-pick : Ejecting feature)

Patent 6170308: Method for peening the internal surface of a hollow part
(METAL DEFORMING : BY SHOT-BLASTING : To form longitudinally-seamed tube)

Patent 6170309: Apparatus for simultaneously performing multiple hydroforming operations
(METAL DEFORMING : BY APPLICATION OF FLUENT MEDIUM, OR ENERGY FIELD : Using fixed die : Expanding hollow work : Corrugating tubular work)

Patent 6170310: Transmission shaft of a movable arm of a pipe bender
(METAL DEFORMING : BY DEFLECTING SUCCESSIVELY-PRESENTED PORTIONS OF WORK DURING BODILY MOVEMENT THEREOF (E.G., FOR COILING, LEVELLING, CURVING OR TROUGHING MATERIAL IN MOVEMENT) : By use of work-contacting wiper and moving, work-holding form : With core inside coil)

Patent 6170311: Device with a stepped adjustment for adapting the vertical position of rolls to the rolling line
(METAL DEFORMING : BY USE OF ROLLER OR ROLLER-LIKE TOOL-ELEMENT : With carrier for roller-couple or tool-couple : With variation of bite of roller-couple during deformation : By means to replace tool)

Patent 6170312: Hydraulic load capsule for a metal working rolling mill
(METAL DEFORMING : BY USE OF ROLLER OR ROLLER-LIKE TOOL-ELEMENT : With carrier for roller-couple or tool-couple : Including fluent-driven tool support : Irregular, convex or hollow back-up roll)

Patent 6170313: Process to produce indentations in tubes together with the tube produced by the use of this process
(METAL DEFORMING : BY USE OF NON-DEFORMING WORK-GRIPPING CLAMP AND RELATIVELY MOVABLE CLAMP, TOOL OR WORK-FORCER : With interrelated clamp closer and tool mover : Clamp rotatable about fixed axis (e.g., bending brake))

Patent 6170314: Bending press for forming channel-shaped bends in the edges of a metal sheet
(METAL DEFORMING : BY USE OF NON-DEFORMING WORK-GRIPPING CLAMP AND RELATIVELY MOVABLE CLAMP, TOOL OR WORK-FORCER : Clamp structure constitutes sole initial metal-deforming force-reaction means (i.e., is passive tool) : Mechanical actuator)

Patent 6170315: Bending press for making channel-shaped bends in the edges of a sheet-metal panel
(METAL DEFORMING : BY USE OF NON-DEFORMING WORK-GRIPPING CLAMP AND RELATIVELY MOVABLE CLAMP, TOOL OR WORK-FORCER : Clamp structure constitutes sole initial metal-deforming force-reaction means (i.e., is passive tool) : Mechanical actuator)

Patent 6170316: Pressure and vacuum switch testing tool
(MEASURING AND TESTING : INSTRUMENT PROVING OR CALIBRATING : Fluid pressure : Vacuum : With resilient element)

Patent 6170317: Arrangement for detecting a need for maintaining a hydraulic breaking apparatus
(MEASURING AND TESTING : TESTING IMPACT DELIVERING DEVICE (E.G., A HAMMER) : Pile driving hammer : Reference standard detail)

Patent 6170318: Methods of use for sensor based fluid detection devices
(MEASURING AND TESTING : GAS ANALYSIS : Odor : Air-fuel ratio)

Patent 6170319: Methods and apparatus for monitoring water process equipment
(MEASURING AND TESTING : WITH FLUID PRESSURE : Leakage : By probe gas, vapor, or powder : Using acoustic detectors)

Patent 6170320: Method of introducing an additive into a fluid system, especially useful for leak detection, as well as an apparatus for leak detection and a
(MEASURING AND TESTING : WITH FLUID PRESSURE : Leakage : By probe gas, vapor, or powder : Using acoustic detectors)

Patent 6170321: Apparatus for displaying a contour of a lens-shaped template
(MEASURING AND TESTING : SURFACE AND CUTTING EDGE TESTING : Specimen clamp, holder, or support)

Patent 6170322: Stroke identifying unit of a four-stroke engine
(MEASURING AND TESTING : MOTOR AND ENGINE TESTING : Disparate tests under operating conditions : With continuous operation : By angular displacement of opposite ends of specimen)

Patent 6170323: Self-diagnosis apparatus for vehicle meters and method starting a self-diagnosis mode for vehicle meters
(MEASURING AND TESTING : MOTOR AND ENGINE TESTING : Testing auxiliary unit : With continuous operation)

Patent 6170324: Tire and rim assembly centering method
(MEASURING AND TESTING : TIRE, TREAD OR ROADWAY : Responsive to force)

Patent 6170325: Measuring instrument
Patent 6170326: Signal processing system for energy transfer arrangement under test
(MEASURING AND TESTING : TOOTHED GEAR : Filament)

Patent 6170327: Air mass meter
(MEASURING AND TESTING : VOLUME OR RATE OF FLOW : Thermal type : Having particular electrical heating, cooling, or thermal sensing element : Resistive element : With substrate carrier (e.g., thin film) : Selective or periodic sampling)

Patent 6170328: Lever gauge with hinged arms
(MEASURING AND TESTING : LIQUID LEVEL OR DEPTH GAUGE : Float : Capacitative)

Patent 6170329: Test fixture customization adapter enclosure
(MEASURING AND TESTING : INSTRUMENT CASING : Capacity adjustable)

Patent 6170330: Angular velocity sensor and angular velocity sensing system
(MEASURING AND TESTING : SPEED, VELOCITY, OR ACCELERATION : Angular rate using gyroscopic or Coriolis effect : Vibratory mass : Cantilever : Tuning fork : Crank operated)

Patent 6170331: Detecting rotational acceleration
(MEASURING AND TESTING : SPEED, VELOCITY, OR ACCELERATION : Acceleration determination utilizing inertial element : Pendulum or beam : Piezoelectric sensor)

Patent 6170332: Micromechanical accelerometer for automotive applications
(MEASURING AND TESTING : SPEED, VELOCITY, OR ACCELERATION : Acceleration determination utilizing inertial element : Including an elastic support for an inertial element (e.g., spring) : Including a pivot support)

Patent 6170333: Apparatus for detecting abnormal sound and method for judging wrong in machine
(MEASURING AND TESTING : VIBRATION : Tool and adjunct)

Patent 6170334: Continuous monitoring of reinforcements in structures
(MEASURING AND TESTING : VIBRATION : By mechanical waves : Acoustic emission : With suspension means)

Patent 6170335: Method and apparatus for measuring the characteristics of meat
(MEASURING AND TESTING : VIBRATION : By mechanical waves : Beamed : By reflected wave : Having unitary sonic type transmitter-receiver transducer : Having plural sonic type transmitter or receiver transducers)

Patent 6170336: Electromagnetic acoustic transducer and methods of determining physical properties of cylindrical bodies using an electromagnetic acoustic
(MEASURING AND TESTING : VIBRATION : By mechanical waves : Beamed : Sonic wave transmitter or receiver transducer : Nonvibrating transducer : Plural sonic transmitters or receivers)

Patent 6170337: Method and device for measuring permanent length deformations of materials
(MEASURING AND TESTING : SPECIMEN STRESS OR STRAIN, OR TESTING BY STRESS OR STRAIN APPLICATION : Deformation or change in stress after fracture, cutting, or boring : Strain multiplier)

Patent 6170338: Vortex flowmeter with signal processing
(MEASURING AND TESTING : VOLUME OR RATE OF FLOW : By measuring vibrations or acoustic energy : Caused by fluid interaction with obstacle : Vortex shedders : Including electrically interconnected or synchronized input and output circuit)

Patent 6170339: Coriolis mass flowmeter
(MEASURING AND TESTING : VOLUME OR RATE OF FLOW : Mass flow by imparting angular or transverse momentum to the fluid : Coriolis or gyroscopic : Vibrated conduit : Drive and sensor element located on straight conduit portion : Selective or periodic sampling)

Patent 6170340: Torque detection mechanism for a flexed meshing type gear drive
(MEASURING AND TESTING : DYNAMOMETERS : Responsive to torque : During transmission to an external load : By measuring elastic deformation of a torque transmitting member : Bending beam type)

Patent 6170341: Load sensing system
(MEASURING AND TESTING : DYNAMOMETERS : Responsive to force : To determine tension on a flexible element : By measuring axial force or stretch : Using an elastically deformable force measuring means)

Patent 6170342: Spiral sampler
(MEASURING AND TESTING : SAMPLER, SAMPLE HANDLING, ETC. : With constituent separation : And separation)

Patent 6170343: Electronically monitored mechanical pipette
(MEASURING AND TESTING : SAMPLER, SAMPLE HANDLING, ETC. : Capture device : Pipette or cannula : With suction applying and liquid discharge means : Piston and cylinder : Plural or adjustable limit stops : Piezoresistive)

Patent 6170344: Pipeline distortion monitoring system
(MEASURING AND TESTING : INSPECTING : Capacity adjustable)

Patent 6170345: Device for positioning a measuring sensor
(MEASURING AND TESTING : PROBE OR PROBE MOUNTING : Rate of change)

Patent 6170346: Rotary-to-linear actuator
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : ROTARY DRIVEN DEVICE ADJUSTABLE DURING OPERATION RELATIVE TO ITS SUPPORTING STRUCTURE : Reciprocating or oscillating to or from alternating rotary : Including screw and nut : Lubrication : Imperforate enclosure)

Patent 6170347: Neutral returning control system and method for electronic pneumatic shift device
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : GEARING : Interchangeably locked : Control mechanism : Preselector)

Patent 6170348: Swing arm transmission for driving sheet feed mechanism of a printing device media input tray
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : GEARING : Interchangeably locked : Laterally slidable gears : Swinging carriage : Tumbler and cone)

Patent 6170349: Vibration dampening hypoid gear structure
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : GEARING : Backlash take-up : Governor control)

Patent 6170350: Gear reducer drive assembly
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : GEARING : Directly cooperating gears : Spiral : Worm : Less than 360 degrees of contact between nut and screw)

Patent 6170351: Device for converting a rotational movement into an axial movement
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : GEARING : Directly cooperating gears : Spiral : Screw and nut : Rolling element engaging thread : Non-recirculating rolling elements : Cylindrical or quasi-cylindrical roller element (e.g., inclined roller, etc.) : Parallel to shaft :)

Patent 6170352: Actuating arrangement
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : CONTROL LEVER AND LINKAGE SYSTEMS : Multiple controlled elements : Transmission control : Fluid actuator : Twisted)

Patent 6170353: Selection system for an automatic motor vehicle transmission
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : CONTROL LEVER AND LINKAGE SYSTEMS : Multiple controlled elements : Transmission control : Restriction of shift, gear selection, or gear engagement : Separate control levers)

Patent 6170354: Steering gear box for toy vehicle
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : CONTROL LEVER AND LINKAGE SYSTEMS : Hand operated : Steering posts : Motion translating mechanism : Pair of levers)

Patent 6170355: Ergonomic range accommodating adjustable foot pedal
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : CONTROL LEVER AND LINKAGE SYSTEMS : Foot operated : Rotatable rod, shaft, or post)

Patent 6170356: Brake actuating lever for a bicycle
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : CONTROL LEVER AND LINKAGE SYSTEMS : Variable output force : Levers : Hand : Lazy tongs)

Patent 6170357: Bicycle pedal assembly
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : CONTROL LEVER AND LINKAGE SYSTEMS : Cranks and pedals : Pedals : With toe or shoe clips : Rotating)

Patent 6170358: Indexing mechanism
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : ROTARY MEMBER OR SHAFT INDEXING, E.G., TOOL OR WORK TURRET : With means to axially shift shaft : Sequential)

Patent 6170359: Micro tube cap opening device with tube holder and slidable lifting bar
(TOOLS : RECEPTACLE CLOSURE REMOVER : With additional receptacle-engaging means : Bottom support : With bottom support)

Patent 6170360: Tool for safely removing clip on pre-opened hose clamps
(TOOLS : HOSE-CLAMP APPLIERS : Ruby pin setters)

Patent 6170361: All-in-one tire repair tool
(TOOLS : REPAIR TOOLS FOR RESILIENT TIRES : Plug or patch inserters : Blade moves relative to handle to remove insulation)

Patent 6170362: Shock-proof structure of the handle cover of a hand tool
(TOOLS : HAMMER : Having shock absorbing means : Movably mounted)

Patent 6170363: Nut holding devices
(TOOLS : WRENCH, SCREWDRIVER, OR DRIVER THEREFOR : Rigid jaws : Enclosed (e.g., socket) : Work-holding : Dust protectors)

Patent 6170364: Soft golf spike utility tool
(TOOLS : WRENCH, SCREWDRIVER, OR DRIVER THEREFOR : Spanner : Thread)

Patent 6170365: Socket wrench extension
(TOOLS : WRENCH, SCREWDRIVER, OR DRIVER THEREFOR : Handle or shank : Including socket and boss type connecting means : Universal joint)

Patent 6170366: Power operated screwdriving device
(TOOLS : WRENCH, SCREWDRIVER, OR DRIVER THEREFOR : Machine : With feed or magazine means : Including driven, flexible, work supporting strip : Flexible shaft)

Patent 6170367: Single-point flexure toric contact lens forming machine and method
(TURNING : PROCESS OF TURNING :)

Patent 6170368: Detachable chipbreaker for a cutting insert
(TURNING : PROCESS OF TURNING :)

Patent 6170369: Portable batt cutter
(CUTTING : PROCESSES : Scoring)

Patent 6170370: Circular saw splitter device with integral anti-kick back
(CUTTING : WITH PRODUCT HANDLING MEANS : Including means to divert one portion of product from another : By kerf entering guide : Upon emergence from hollow cutter)

Patent 6170371: Apparatus for transporting signatures
(CUTTING : WITH PRODUCT HANDLING MEANS : Means to move, guide, or permit free fall or flight of product : Endless conveyor : Rotating or oscillating product handler)

Patent 6170372: Dual spring hold down for wood working tools
(CUTTING : ROTATABLE DISC TOOL PAIR OR TOOL AND CARRIER : With means to support work relative to tool(s) : Support and tool relatively adjustable : With opposed work-presser)

Patent 6170373: Circular saw having movement prevention means
(CUTTING : ROTATABLE DISC TOOL PAIR OR TOOL AND CARRIER : Carrier for rotatable tool movable during cutting : Tool carrier reciprocable rectilinearly : By movement of the tool)

Patent 6170374: Reciprocating cutting assembly
(CUTTING : MEANS TO DRIVE OR TO GUIDE TOOL : Cutting tool operative in opposite directions of travel : Solenoid core is tool or tool support)

Patent 6170375: Bump cam
(CUTTING : MEANS TO DRIVE OR TO GUIDE TOOL : With simple rectilinear reciprocating motion only : Tool driver movable relative to tool support : By connecting rod articulated with tool support)

Patent 6170376: Method for making die boards, and materials and apparatus for practicing the method
(CUTTING : TOOL OR TOOL WITH SUPPORT : Having noncutting depth gauge)

Patent 6170377: Method and arrangement for programming shells
(ORDNANCE : FUSE SETTERS : Combined with projecting, launching or releasing devices : Box magazine)

Patent 6170378: Method and apparatus for defeating high-velocity projectiles
(ORDNANCE : SHIELDS : Body : Disintegrating type)

Patent 6170379: Desk and removable bullet resistant desk top shield
(ORDNANCE : SHIELDS : Transportable : Disintegrating type)

Patent 6170380: Method and apparatus for storing and handling propellant charge units
(ORDNANCE : LOADING : With recoil check)

Patent 6170381: Control valve seal
(MOTORS: EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER TYPE : CONSTANTLY APPLIED MOTIVE FLUID WITH CONTROLLED VENTING : Fluid vented through working member : Fluid actuated distributor motor)

Patent 6170382: Negative-pressure booster
(MOTORS: EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER TYPE : WORKING MEMBER POSITION FEEDBACK TO MOTIVE FLUID CONTROL : Plural input signal means for single motor valve (453) : Follower type)

Patent 6170383: Piston bypass valve
(MOTORS: EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER TYPE : WORKING MEMBER POSITION RESPONSIVE MOTIVE FLUID CONTROL : Bypassing between expanding chamber and closed or throttled contracting chamber (e.g., cushioning) (23) : Part forms throttle member)

Patent 6170384: Fluid power rotary drive device
(EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : WITH RELEASABLE STOP OR LATCH MEANS TO PREVENT MOVEMENT OF WORKING MEMBER : Relatively movable working members with interdependent means : Manual release)

Patent 6170385: Brake booster
(EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : PLURAL FLEXIBLE WALL WORKING MEMBERS : Specific or diverse material (103))

Patent 6170386: Food preparation
(FOODS AND BEVERAGES: APPARATUS : BEVERAGE : Infusors : Automatic control : Of heat :)

Patent 6170387: Apparatus for the production of heated beverage
(FOODS AND BEVERAGES: APPARATUS : BEVERAGE : Infusors : With infusive rate or interval control means : With additional liquid supply means)

Patent 6170388: Cooking device
(FOODS AND BEVERAGES: APPARATUS : COOKING : Automatic control : Of heat or heater : By heat responsive means)

Patent 6170389: Convertible household electric cooking appliance
(FOODS AND BEVERAGES: APPARATUS : COOKING : Automatic control : Of heat or heater : By time : Relative movement, toast and support)

Patent 6170390: Enclosed rotisserie with added convenience
(FOODS AND BEVERAGES: APPARATUS : COOKING : Spit or impaling type : Movably or adjustably supported : Horizontal axis : Fluid current)

Patent 6170391: Method and apparatus for preparing a folded food product
(FOODS AND BEVERAGES: APPARATUS : EDIBLE LAMINATED PRODUCT MAKING APPARATUS : Shell forming means and filling means : Manually assisted)

Patent 6170392: Upper slide drive rod and spacer design
(PRESSES : RECIPROCATING PRESS CONSTRUCTION : Opposed platens both actuated : Interruption in rotated camming surface)

Patent 6170393: Compliant embosser assembly
(PRINTING : EMBOSSING OR PENETRATING : Special-article machines : Rolling contact : Rotary :)

Patent 6170394: Method of preparing and using a plastic mask for paste printing
(PRINTING : STENCILING : Processes : Manufacture)

Patent 6170395: Label stamper with a guide channel for receiving the side edge of a tape
(PRINTING : BED-AND-PLATEN MACHINES : Web : Bed-and-cylinder movements only)

Patent 6170396: Printing method and device for mounting printing plates via cooperating holes and protrusions
(PRINTING : PRINTING MEMBERS : Plate mountings : Type groove)

Patent 6170397: Energetic transmission line completion/interruption mechanism
(AMMUNITION AND EXPLOSIVES : IGNITING DEVICES AND SYSTEMS : Arming devices : Blocking or interrupting type : Slide or rotor : Timing device operated : Ball and detent)

Patent 6170398: Signal transmission fuse
(AMMUNITION AND EXPLOSIVES : IGNITING DEVICES AND SYSTEMS : Fuse cord (e.g., blasting cord) : Detonator cord : Delay or impact)

Patent 6170399: Flares having igniters formed from extrudable igniter compositions
(AMMUNITION AND EXPLOSIVES : PYROTECHNICS : Flare : Contained fluid exit seal controlled by fluid pressure)

Patent 6170400: Device for the cutting of nonmetallic parts by means of a pyrotechnic expansion tube
(AMMUNITION AND EXPLOSIVES : HAVING REACTION MOTOR : Having separation means : Explosive : Spike form)

Patent 6170401: Rail vehicle for use in the collection and distribution of railroad crossties
(RAILWAYS : TRACK LAYERS : Tie replacer : Under-track ballast sled or plow)

Patent 6170402: Roller coaster control system
(RAILWAYS : AMUSEMENT : Smoke jacks)

Patent 6170403: Boat for spill water raft rides
(RAILWAYS : AMUSEMENT : Drifting tub : Rotating)

Patent 6170404: Pressure-driven magnetically-coupled conveyance
(RAILWAYS : CAR-CARRIED PROPULSION SYSTEM : Pneumatic : External car control)

Patent 6170405: Collapsible table
(HORIZONTALLY SUPPORTED PLANAR SURFACES : WITH RECEPTACLE : Along circuitous path)

Patent 6170406: Recessed monitor table
(HORIZONTALLY SUPPORTED PLANAR SURFACES : WITH STRUCTURAL INSTALLATION : WITH MACHINE (I.E., TYPEWRITER, COPY MACHINE, ETC.) : Support enters window recess)

Patent 6170407: Folding leg mechanism
(HORIZONTALLY SUPPORTED PLANAR SURFACES : WITH STRUCTURAL INSTALLATION : HAVING MEANS FOR SUPPORTING AN ELECTRICAL COMPONENT (E.G., WIRE, OUTPUT JACK, ETC.) : Support enters window recess)

Patent 6170408: Adaptive stand for a video monitor
(HORIZONTALLY SUPPORTED PLANAR SURFACES : PLURAL RELATED HORIZONTAL SURFACES : Detachable enlarging or substitute surface : Intermediate leaf)

Patent 6170409: Tables for machine units
(HORIZONTALLY SUPPORTED PLANAR SURFACES : HORIZONTALLY ADJUSTABLE : Mounted on slide-and-guide : With means to limit or inhibit rotation)

Patent 6170410: Furniture system comprising worktops that can be equipped with fittings
(HORIZONTALLY SUPPORTED PLANAR SURFACES : WITH SEPARABLE COMPONENTS : Holding means cooperates with smooth face)

Patent 6170411: Waste tire incinerating and post-treating system
(FURNACES : COMBINED : Means for pulverizing solid fuel)

Patent 6170412: Hydraulic system having boost pump in parallel with a primary pump and a boost pump drive therefor
(PLANTING : DRILLING : Having depositor feature : Fluid current conveyor : Chain)

Patent 6170413: Correction apparatus for sewing data and correction method
(SEWING : SPECIAL MACHINES : Embroidering : Vertical needle : Fabric shifting : Electronic pattern controlled or programmed : Attachments)

Patent 6170414: Quilting machine with adjustable presser plate and method of operating the quilting machine
(SEWING : SPECIAL MACHINES : Quilting : Attachments)

Patent 6170415: Sewing machine with multiple needles
(SEWING : STITCH FORMING : Multiple needle : Purling)

Patent 6170416: Spool winder for sewing machines
(SEWING : ELEMENTS : Bobbin winding : Electrically operated or controlled)

Patent 6170417: Remote control bobbin case exchanger device
(SEWING : SPECIAL MACHINES : Pattern controlled or programmed : Fabric shifting)

Patent 6170418: Method and arrangement for transmitting yarn-specific data during rewinding processes for producing two-thread lock stitch seams which are to be
(SEWING : METHOD OF SEWING : Guards)

Patent 6170419: Presser foot for a sewing machine
(SEWING : METHOD OF SEWING : Stitch forming : Zipper)

Patent 6170420: Rebuilt double hull vessel and method of rebuilding a single hull vessel into a double hull vessel
(SHIPS : BUILDING : Deck or gunwale attachment)

Patent 6170421: Apparatus for sails
(SHIPS : SAIL OR CONTROL MEANS THEREFOR : Having airflow control device for sail : Crotches and supports)

Patent 6170422: Attachment of equipment to composite sandwich core structures
(SHIPS : BULKHEADS AND DOORS : Clews)

Patent 6170423: Watercraft bilge system
(SHIPS : BILGE DISCHARGE : Friction rollers)

Patent 6170424: Production/platform mooring configuration
(SHIPS : ANCHORING ARRANGEMENT : Tension relievers)

Patent 6170425: Boat hull construction and method of making the same
(SHIPS : BOATS, BOAT COMPONENT OR ATTACHMENT : Hull construction : Metal : With self-leveling passenger compartment)

Patent 6170426: Apparatus and method for producing wet and dry pads
(COATING APPARATUS : WITH CUTTING, PUNCHING OR TEARING OF WORK : Web or sheet work : Cut off : By tearing : By means to intermittently advance conveyor)

Patent 6170427: Radiation curing system
(COATING APPARATUS : WITH MEANS TO APPLY ELECTRICAL AND/OR RADIANT ENERGY TO WORK AND/OR COATING MATERIAL : With means to apply electrical and/or radiant energy to work and/or coating material)

Patent 6170428: Symmetric tunable inductively coupled HDP-CVD reactor
(COATING APPARATUS : GAS OR VAPOR DEPOSITION : With treating means (e.g., jarring) : By creating electric field (e.g., gas activation, plasma, etc.) : Radio frequency antenna or radio frequency inductive coil discharge means : Producing energized gas remotely located from substrate)

Patent 6170429: Chamber liner for semiconductor process chambers
(COATING APPARATUS : GAS OR VAPOR DEPOSITION : With treating means (e.g., jarring) : By creating electric field (e.g., gas activation, plasma, etc.) : By tearing)

Patent 6170430: Gas feedthrough with electrostatic discharge characteristic
(COATING APPARATUS : GAS OR VAPOR DEPOSITION : With treating means (e.g., jarring) : By creating electric field (e.g., gas activation, plasma, etc.) : Having glow discharge electrodes (e.g., DC, AC, RF, etc.) : With nozzle-shaped anode (i.e., DC spray gun))

Patent 6170431: Plasma reactor with a deposition shield
(COATING APPARATUS : GAS OR VAPOR DEPOSITION : With treating means (e.g., jarring) : By creating electric field (e.g., gas activation, plasma, etc.) : Radio frequency antenna or radio frequency inductive coil discharge means : Producing energized gas remotely located from substrate)

Patent 6170432: Showerhead electrode assembly for plasma processing
(COATING APPARATUS : GAS OR VAPOR DEPOSITION : With treating means (e.g., jarring) : By creating electric field (e.g., gas activation, plasma, etc.) : Having glow discharge electrodes (e.g., DC, AC, RF, etc.) : With nozzle-shaped anode (i.e., DC spray gun))

Patent 6170433: Method and apparatus for processing a wafer
(COATING APPARATUS : GAS OR VAPOR DEPOSITION : With treating means (e.g., jarring) : By means to heat or cool : Substrate heater : Producing energized gas remotely located from substrate)

Patent 6170434: Method of and an implement for milking and/or treating animals
(ANIMAL HUSBANDRY : MILKERS : Methods of milking : Aquarium structural elements and assembly)

Patent 6170435: Poultry feeder with position adjustable poultry drinker combination
(ANIMAL HUSBANDRY : WATERING OR LIQUID FEED DEVICE : Drop-delivering : Standard-supported)

Patent 6170436: By-catch reduction acoustic device
(ANIMAL HUSBANDRY : AQUATIC ANIMAL CULTURING : Fish culturing : Fish diverter or barrier : Electric type : With feeding)

Patent 6170437: Variable volume multi-species bird house
(ANIMAL HUSBANDRY : CONFINING OR HOUSING : Birdhouse : With racetrack starting means (e.g., gate, etc.))

Patent 6170438: Multipurpose bathrobe for pets
(ANIMAL HUSBANDRY : GROOMING : Fountains and troughs)

Patent 6170439: Remote controlled animal training system
(ANIMAL HUSBANDRY : ANIMAL CONTROLLING OR HANDLING (E.G., RESTRAINING, BREAKING, TRAINING, SORTING, CONVEYING, ETC.) : Electromagnetic remote control : Handheld catching and holding tool)

Patent 6170440: Gas fired booster
(LIQUID HEATERS AND VAPORIZERS : HEAT TRANSMITTER : Drums and couplings)

Patent 6170441: Engine system employing an unsymmetrical cycle
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : WATER AND HYDROCARBON : Water plus heat into charge : Interengaging rotors)

Patent 6170442: Free piston internal combustion engine
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : FREE PISTON : Phasing means between two or more units : Parallel to shaft cam track)

Patent 6170443: Internal combustion engine with a single crankshaft and having opposed cylinders with opposed pistons
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : MULTIPLE PISTON, COMMON NONRESTRICTIVE COMBUSTION CHAMBER : Two-cycle : Two or more combustion chambers between the piston)

Patent 6170444: Air and exhaust gas management system for a two-cycle internal combustion engine
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : TWO-CYCLE : Separate air and gas pumps : Lengthwise scavenging of cylinder by gas from cylinder head to piston : Disc valve)

Patent 6170445: Electromagnetic actuating system of internal combustion engine
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : POPPET VALVE OPERATING MECHANISM : Electrical system : Diode is in parallel with coil primary or secondary)

Patent 6170446: Valve timing control system for internal combustion engine
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : POPPET VALVE OPERATING MECHANISM : With means for varying timing : With manifold and distributor)

Patent 6170447: Inner seal for a camshaft adjusting device in an internal combustion engine, specially a blade cell adjusting device
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : POPPET VALVE OPERATING MECHANISM : With means for varying timing : Camshaft or cam characteristics : Antireverse protection)

Patent 6170448: Variable valve timing apparatus
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : POPPET VALVE OPERATING MECHANISM : With means for varying timing : Camshaft or cam characteristics : Axially shiftable camshaft : Controlling vacuum actuator)

Patent 6170449: Valve operating system for engine
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : POPPET VALVE OPERATING MECHANISM : Plural valve trains, single actuator : Camshaft or cam characteristics)

Patent 6170450: Hydraulic tappet with controlled lift loss
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : POPPET VALVE OPERATING MECHANISM : Tappet : Lash adjustment : Self-operating : Hydraulic : Including auxiliary vacuum pump)

Patent 6170451: Spark plug
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : IGNITERS : Sparkers : Plugs : Insulating protecting : Tubes and attachments : With provision for horizontal positioning)

Patent 6170452: Method and apparatus for operating a locomotive engine
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : STARTING DEVICE : Condition responsive control of starting device : Including automatic engine stop : Adjusting mechanism)

Patent 6170453: Oil/air scavenging system for balance shaft housings
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : VIBRATION COMPENSATING DEVICE : Balancing arrangement : Devices for opening the ignition circuit when engine stops in order to save battery)

Patent 6170454: Piston apparatus and methods
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : PARTICULAR PISTON AND ENCLOSING CYLINDER CONSTRUCTION : Piston : Having detail of connection to other cylinder structure)

Patent 6170455: Internal combustion engine
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : PARTICULAR PISTON AND ENCLOSING CYLINDER CONSTRUCTION : Piston : Having detail of connection to other cylinder structure)

Patent 6170456: Lubricating device for four-stroke engine
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : LUBRICATORS : Safety devices : For spring)

Patent 6170457: Fuel injection engine having fuel spray deflector
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : COMBUSTION CHAMBER MEANS HAVING FUEL INJECTION ONLY : Injection of fuel onto igniter, deflector, heater, or atomizer : Having multiple passages)

Patent 6170458: Insulator shield for spark plug
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : COMBUSTION CHAMBER MEANS HAVING FUEL INJECTION ONLY : Injection of fuel onto igniter, deflector, heater, or atomizer : Having multiple passages)

Patent 6170459: Fuel injection control assembly for a cylinder-injected engine
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : COMBUSTION CHAMBER MEANS HAVING FUEL INJECTION ONLY : Having a particular relationship between injection and ignition characteristics (e.g., nozzle location, spray pattern, timing relative to igniter location, timing) : Having inlet uncovered by working piston)

Patent 6170460: Intake device for use with internal combustion engines
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : MEANS TO WHIRL FLUID BEFORE, UPON, OR AFTER ENTRY INTO COMBUSTION CHAMBER : Ports)

Patent 6170461: Throttle valve system
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : ENGINE SPEED REGULATOR : Specific throttle valve structure : By electric means)

Patent 6170462: Electronic control unit for internal combustion engine
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : SPARK IGNITION TIMING CONTROL : Electronic control : With fail-safe, backup or malfunction detecting means : Engine shaft rotational position sensor malfunction responsive (e.g., crank shaft, cam shaft) : Liquid fluid governor)

Patent 6170463: Method and apparatus for optimizing engine operation
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : SPARK IGNITION TIMING CONTROL : Electronic control : Closed loop feedback control of spark timing : Separate control for each cylinder : Liquid fluid governor)

Patent 6170465: Engine driving control apparatus and method
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : CHARGE FORMING DEVICE (E.G., POLLUTION CONTROL) : Including means responsive to instantaneous change in engine speed : One inlet is uncovered by piston travel)

Patent 6170466: Quantity control valve for a fuel injection system
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : CHARGE FORMING DEVICE (E.G., POLLUTION CONTROL) : Fuel injection system : Fuel pump flow regulation : Regulating means adjusts fuel pressure : Electric regulator : Memory addressed by engine speed or load)

Patent 6170467: Device for fixing a fuel injector on an internal combustion engine cylinder head, and method for fixing said injector
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : CHARGE FORMING DEVICE (E.G., POLLUTION CONTROL) : Fuel injection system : Injection nozzle mounting means : Specific fuel line mounting means)

Patent 6170468: Fuel injection control system for internal combustion engine
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : CHARGE FORMING DEVICE (E.G., POLLUTION CONTROL) : Fuel injection system : Electrically actuated injector : Magnetically actuated switching : Ignition distributor used as switch)

Patent 6170469: Integrated internal combustion engine control system with high-precision emission controls
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : CHARGE FORMING DEVICE (E.G., POLLUTION CONTROL) : Fuel injection system : Electrically actuated injector : Actuator circuit (e.g., engine condition responsive electronic circuit actuates injector valve) : Having microprocessor : Memory addressed by engine speed or load)

Patent 6170470: Fuel supply system for an internal combustion engine
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : CHARGE FORMING DEVICE (E.G., POLLUTION CONTROL) : With fuel pump : Electric fuel pump : Actuator circuit (e.g., engine condition responsive electronic circuit actuates injector valve))

Patent 6170471: Engine pump drive
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : CHARGE FORMING DEVICE (E.G., POLLUTION CONTROL) : With fuel pump : Pumping member driven by the internal combustion engine valve operating mechanism : Fluid pressure control)

Patent 6170472: Fuel delivery module for an automotive fuel system
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : CHARGE FORMING DEVICE (E.G., POLLUTION CONTROL) : With fuel pump : Specific location or mounting of pump : Fluid pressure control)

Patent 6170473: Discharging by-pass for high pressure direct injection pump
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : CHARGE FORMING DEVICE (E.G., POLLUTION CONTROL) : Fuel flow regulation between the pump and the charge-forming device : Excess fuel returned to tank : Environmental condition responsive)

Patent 6170474: Method and system for controlled exhaust gas recirculation in an internal combustion engine with application to retarding and powering function
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : CHARGE FORMING DEVICE (E.G., POLLUTION CONTROL) : Exhaust gas used with the combustible mixture (e.g., emission control Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve) : Internal exhaust gas recirculation (e.g., exhaust gas retained in the combustion chamber) : Fuel is heated to ignition temperature)

Patent 6170475: Method and system for determining cylinder air charge for future engine events
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : CHARGE FORMING DEVICE (E.G., POLLUTION CONTROL) : Exhaust gas used with the combustible mixture (e.g., emission control Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve) : Having electrically actuated control means : Having a valve located at the outlet of the EGR passage)

Patent 6170476: Internal sensing passage in an exhaust gas recirculation module
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : CHARGE FORMING DEVICE (E.G., POLLUTION CONTROL) : Exhaust gas used with the combustible mixture (e.g., emission control Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve) : Having electrically actuated control means : Having electromechanical actuator control of EGR valve : Controlling vacuum actuator : Memory addressed by engine speed or load)

Patent 6170477: Pneumatic spear gun
(MECHANICAL GUNS AND PROJECTORS : FLUID PRESSURE : Applied to intermediate projectile-engaging member : Spring)

Patent 6170478: Process and apparatus for cutting a chamfer in concrete
(STONE WORKING : SAWING : Grinding-wheel dressing)

Patent 6170479: Arrangement for attaching an atmospheric gas burner to the burner opening of a cooking surface that is made of glass or glass ceramic as well as a
(STOVES AND FURNACES : HOT-AIR FURNACES : Cooking : Combined base and hot closet : Gas : Combined burner and water back)

Patent 6170480: Commercial kitchen exhaust system
(STOVES AND FURNACES : STOVE HOODS : Special features)

Patent 6170481: Open ended molded fireplace box and method
(STOVES AND FURNACES : FIREPLACES OR ACCESSORIES : Fluid fuel : Fireplace in dividing wall)

Patent 6170482: Inhalation apparatus
(SURGERY : LIQUID MEDICAMENT ATOMIZER OR SPRAYER : Pre-pressurized container holding medicament : Gas flow induced by expansion chamber device (e.g., piston/cylinder ram, squeeze bulb, etc.))

Patent 6170483: Self-contained diving equipment
(SURGERY : RESPIRATORY METHOD OR DEVICE : Including body or head supported means covering user's scalp : And nose and mouth also covered : Diving or swimming apparatus : Padded or cushioned)

Patent 6170484: Female contraceptive device
(SURGERY : FEMALE REPRODUCTORY TRACT SHIELDS, SUPPORTS, OR BIRTH CONTROL DEVICES (E.G., PESSARIES, CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES) : Pad)

Patent 6170485: Anti-snoring device
(SURGERY : BODY PROTECTING OR RESTRAINING DEVICES FOR PATIENTS OR INFANTS (E.G., SHIELDS, IMMOBILIZERS) : Antisnoring device : Intrauterine)

Patent 6170486: Head immobilizer
(SURGERY : BODY PROTECTING OR RESTRAINING DEVICES FOR PATIENTS OR INFANTS (E.G., SHIELDS, IMMOBILIZERS) : Restrainers and immobilizers (e.g., strait jackets, etc.) : Aural protectors (e.g., ear))

Patent 6170487: Health support device and method of producing the same
(SURGERY : MISCELLANEOUS : Respiratory gas supply means enters nasal passage)

Patent 6170488: Acoustic-based remotely interrogated diagnostic implant device and system
(SURGERY : MISCELLANEOUS : Devices placed entirely within body and means used therewith (e.g., magnetic implant locator) : Holding strap extending circumferentially of head or neck)

Patent 6170489: Tobacco distributor for cigarette rod making machine
(TOBACCO : CIGAR OR CIGARETTE MAKING : Tobacco feeding : With brushing, carding, or picking means : Rotating type)

Patent 6170490: Smoking accessory
(TOBACCO : TOBACCO USERS' APPLIANCE : With ash receiver : Extinguisher : Liquid type : With valve in smoke path or removable, external passage closure)

Patent 6170491: Element and method for fixing a wig to a head of a wearer
(TOILET : METHODS : Artifcial hair structure making or attaching :)

Patent 6170492: Cleaning process end point determination using throttle valve position
(CLEANING AND LIQUID CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : : Including application of electrical radiant or wave energy to work : Plasma cleaning :)

Patent 6170493: Method of cleaning a heater
(CLEANING AND LIQUID CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : : Using solid work treating agents : Hollow work, internal surface treatment : Semiconductor cleaning)

Patent 6170494: Method for automatically cleaning resist nozzle
(CLEANING AND LIQUID CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : : Hollow work, internal surface treatment : With pressurized fluid or fluid manipulation : With steam utilization)

Patent 6170495: Apparatus for treating substrates using the marangoni effect
(CLEANING AND LIQUID CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : : Sequential work treating receptacles or stations with means to transfer work or fluid-applying devices : Dishwashing machine)

Patent 6170496: Apparatus and method for servicing a wafer platform
(CLEANING AND LIQUID CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : : With plural means for supplying or applying different fluids at the same workstation : Plural fluids applying conduits : With means for mixing or contacting fluids with each other before applying them : Having steam, air or gas applying conduit : With synchronized or coordinate valve)

Patent 6170497: Umbrella opening mechanism
(TENT, CANOPY, UMBRELLA, OR CANE : UMBRELLA : Mechanically operated : With independent stick)

Patent 6170498: Multiple-fold automatic umbrella
(TENT, CANOPY, UMBRELLA, OR CANE : UMBRELLA : Self-opening and closing : Handle release : For ropelike structure)

Patent 6170499: Parasol with ventilation
(TENT, CANOPY, UMBRELLA, OR CANE : UMBRELLA : Cover or lining feature : With ventilator or viewing window : For detachable cover or lining)

Patent 6170500: Retrievable cane
(TENT, CANOPY, UMBRELLA, OR CANE : CANES, STICKS, CRUTCHES, AND WALKING AIDS : Combined and convertible : Tip)

Patent 6170501: Folding aid to assist in rising from a seated position
(TENT, CANOPY, UMBRELLA, OR CANE : CANES, STICKS, CRUTCHES, AND WALKING AIDS : Walker type : Tip)

Patent 6170502: Collapsible portable camper system
(TENT, CANOPY, UMBRELLA, OR CANE : PORTABLE SHELTER (I.E., TENT OR CANOPY) : Tent supported by vehicle : Travel trailer (e.g., passenger-vehicle-pulled type) with awning)

Patent 6170503: Waterproof shelter
(TENT, CANOPY, UMBRELLA, OR CANE : PORTABLE SHELTER (I.E., TENT OR CANOPY) : Cover fastening : Having means engaging disparate article)

Patent 6170504: Tent frame
(TENT, CANOPY, UMBRELLA, OR CANE : PORTABLE SHELTER (I.E., TENT OR CANOPY) : Framework : Ventilating)

Patent 6170505: Automotive-fluid replacement apparatus
(FLUID HANDLING : PROCESSES :)

Patent 6170506: Method and circuit for actively cleaning electrohydraulic valves in a hydraulic control valve circuit
(FLUID HANDLING : PROCESSES : With control of flow by a condition or characteristic of a fluid :)

Patent 6170507: Gas valve with natural/LP gas conversion capability
(FLUID HANDLING : PROCESSES : With control of flow by a condition or characteristic of a fluid : By fluid pressure : Controlled by pressure)

Patent 6170508: Fluid flow regulating valve and method
(FLUID HANDLING : PROCESSES : With control of flow by a condition or characteristic of a fluid : By fluid pressure : Controlled by pressure)

Patent 6170509: Safety valve system
(FLUID HANDLING : AMBIENT CONDITION CHANGE RESPONSIVE : Burner gas cutoff : Soil moisture sensing)

Patent 6170510: Tank venting control system
(FLUID HANDLING : DIVERSE FLUID CONTAINING PRESSURE SYSTEMS : Fluid separating traps or vents : Discriminating outlet for gas : Fluid sensing valve : Float responsive : With separate return for condensate)

Patent 6170511: Normally open purge valve
(FLUID HANDLING : DIVERSE FLUID CONTAINING PRESSURE SYSTEMS : Fluid separating traps or vents : With liquid emptying means : Self-emptying : Float responsive)

Patent 6170512: Flow control device
(FLUID HANDLING : DIVERSE FLUID CONTAINING PRESSURE SYSTEMS : Gas pressure storage over or displacement of liquid : With gas maintenance or application : Self-emptying)

Patent 6170513: Inflation nozzle structure of an inflatable envelope
(FLUID HANDLING : INFLATABLE ARTICLE (E.G., TIRE FILLING CHUCK AND/OR STEM) : Internal servo-motor with internal pilot valve)

Patent 6170514: City water flushing and sludge prevention control apparatus
(FLUID HANDLING : WITH CLEANER, LUBRICATION ADDED TO FLUID OR LIQUID SEALING AT VALVE INTERFACE : Cleaning or steam sterilizing : Valve actuating, assembling or locking means on cap)

Patent 6170515: Piping manifold with quick connect couplers
(FLUID HANDLING : CONVERTIBLE : Units interchangeable between alternate locations : Reversible stop and vent or waste)

Patent 6170516: Solenoid valve fixing structure
(FLUID HANDLING : WITH CASING, SUPPORT, PROTECTOR OR STATIC CONSTRUCTIONAL INSTALLATIONS : With electric heating element)

Patent 6170517: Replaceable flow-control assembly for use in a fluid flow line
(FLUID HANDLING : WITH CASING, SUPPORT, PROTECTOR OR STATIC CONSTRUCTIONAL INSTALLATIONS : With electric heating element)

Patent 6170518: Apparatus for holding and transporting high pressure rescue air bag system components
(FLUID HANDLING : WITH CASING, SUPPORT, PROTECTOR OR STATIC CONSTRUCTIONAL INSTALLATIONS : Tank supports : Tapering or tower type)

Patent 6170519: Pressure regulator
(FLUID HANDLING : LINE CONDITION CHANGE RESPONSIVE VALVES : With separate connected fluid reactor surface : With opening bias (e.g., pressure regulator) : Reactor surface closes chamber : Valve head in inlet chamber : With valve closing bias : Rectilinear valve stem rigid with reactor surface)

Patent 6170520: Pressure control valve for solenoid valve aggregate and solenoid valve assembly provided with the same
(FLUID HANDLING : SYSTEMS : Supply and exhaust : Pilot-actuated : Electric : Concentric, central valve removable)

Patent 6170521: Shut-off device for conveyor conduits
(FLUID HANDLING : SYSTEMS : Flow path with serial valves and/or closures : Containing rotary valve)

Patent 6170522: Self-seal type double-pipe joint
(FLUID HANDLING : SYSTEMS : Flow path with serial valves and/or closures : Separable flow path section, valve or closure in each : Each valve and/or closure operated by coupling motion : Spring coaxial with valve)

Patent 6170523: Device for limiting the temperature of the output water of a cold and hot water mixing valve
(FLUID HANDLING : SYSTEMS : Multi-way valve unit : Selective reciprocation or rotation : With subsequent closing of first port)

Patent 6170524: Fast valve and actuator
(FLUID HANDLING : SYSTEMS : Multi-way valve unit : Plural noncommunicating flow paths : With subsequent closing of first port)

Patent 6170525: Opto-electric/hydraulic servoactuation
(FLUID HANDLING : SYSTEMS : Multi-way valve unit : Supply and exhaust : Pilot-actuated : Electric : Opposed orifices; interposed modulator)

Patent 6170526: Piezoelectric actuated poppet valve to modulate pilot pressures and control main valve activation
(FLUID HANDLING : SYSTEMS : Multi-way valve unit : Supply and exhaust : Motor-operated : Electric)

Patent 6170527: Manifold solenoid valve driven by serial signals
(FLUID HANDLING : SYSTEMS : With flow control means for branched passages : Sectional block structure : Spring bias)

Patent 6170528: Assembly of orifice chambers progressively reducing operating pressure for large gas flows
(PIPES AND TUBULAR CONDUITS : WITH FLOW REGULATORS AND/OR BAFFLES : Portable thawing apparatus)

Patent 6170529: Knock-off plug for plastic pipe
(PIPES AND TUBULAR CONDUITS : WITH CLOSURES AND PLUGS : Restrictors)

Patent 6170530: Sealing device
(PIPES AND TUBULAR CONDUITS : WITH CLOSURES AND PLUGS : Restrictors)

Patent 6170531: Flexible tubular lining material
(PIPES AND TUBULAR CONDUITS : REPAIRING : Patches : Line blinds)

Patent 6170532: Flexible hose
(PIPES AND TUBULAR CONDUITS : FLEXIBLE : Braided, interlaced, knitted or woven : Distinct layers : Plastic : Rubber :)

Patent 6170533: Wiremesh reinforcement-plastic composite pipe component and method for making the same
(PIPES AND TUBULAR CONDUITS : FLEXIBLE : Braided, interlaced, knitted or woven : Distinct layers : Plastic : Rubber : With metal :)

Patent 6170534: Multi-layer fuel and vapor tube
(PIPES AND TUBULAR CONDUITS : FLEXIBLE : Distinct layers : Metal)

Patent 6170535: Multi-layer conduit
(PIPES AND TUBULAR CONDUITS : FLEXIBLE : Distinct layers : Metal)

Patent 6170536: Method and apparatus for optically monitoring filing yarns
(TEXTILES: WEAVING : STOPPING : Weft : Stationary supply; e.g., shuttleless type : Lay knock-off)

Patent 6170537: Valve for dispensing a pressurized liquid, container fitted with this valve, and method of packing a container thus equipped
(FLUENT MATERIAL HANDLING, WITH RECEIVER OR RECEIVER COACTING MEANS : PROCESSES : Filling dispensers : Aerosol or gas-charged type :)

Patent 6170538: Filler neck cup pressure regulator
(FLUENT MATERIAL HANDLING, WITH RECEIVER OR RECEIVER COACTING MEANS : DIVERSE FLUID CONTAINING PRESSURE FILLING SYSTEMS INVOLVING RECEIVER GAS CONTENT MODIFICATION : Filling with exhausting the receiver : Receiver vented to atmosphere before separation (e.g., snift))

Patent 6170539: Vapor recovery system for fuel dispenser
(FLUENT MATERIAL HANDLING, WITH RECEIVER OR RECEIVER COACTING MEANS : DIVERSE FLUID CONTAINING PRESSURE FILLING SYSTEMS INVOLVING RECEIVER GAS CONTENT MODIFICATION : Filling with exhausting the receiver : Receiver vented to atmosphere before separation (e.g., snift))

Patent 6170540: High speed depositor with positive displacement pump and stepping motor
(FLUENT MATERIAL HANDLING, WITH RECEIVER OR RECEIVER COACTING MEANS : WITH TESTING OR WEIGHING RECEIVER CONTENT : Heating or cooling)

Patent 6170541: Leak detection dye introduction system and method
(FLUENT MATERIAL HANDLING, WITH RECEIVER OR RECEIVER COACTING MEANS : COMBINED : Level or pressure in receiver)

Patent 6170542: Electronic air dispensing and pressure balancing system for tires
(FLUENT MATERIAL HANDLING, WITH RECEIVER OR RECEIVER COACTING MEANS : AUTOMATIC CONTROL OF FLOW CUTOFF OR DIVERSION : With interconnected contents discharge means)

Patent 6170543: Controlled product dispensing system
(FLUENT MATERIAL HANDLING, WITH RECEIVER OR RECEIVER COACTING MEANS : FILLING MEANS WITH RECEIVER OR RECEIVER COACTING MEANS : Interlocked discharge means, support and/or coupling : With valve actuator or extended stem)

Patent 6170544: Nonpneumatic deformable wheel
(RESILIENT TIRES AND WHEELS : SPRING WHEELS : Deformable ground engaging part : With leaf spring : Annular)

Patent 6170545: Safety pneumatic tire
(RESILIENT TIRES AND WHEELS : TIRES, RESILIENT : Cushion and pneumatic combined : Enclosed cushion : Radial)

Patent 6170546: Heavy duty pneumatic tire including variable width grooves and constant width grooves
(RESILIENT TIRES AND WHEELS : TIRES, RESILIENT : Anti-skid devices : Tread : Having groove or sipe with specified dimension or structure therewithin : Having circumferential rib at or crossing equatorial plane)

Patent 6170547: Pneumatic radial tire with helical belt layer
(RESILIENT TIRES AND WHEELS : TIRES, RESILIENT : Pneumatic tire or inner tube : Characterized by belt or breaker structure : Reinforcing plies made up from wound narrow ribbons : Utilizing two or more cord materials)

Patent 6170548: Apparatus for forming a fabric and components thereof for a covering for architectural openings and method of treating ends thereof
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : SURFACE BONDING MEANS AND/OR ASSEMBLY MEANS THEREFOR : With bending, folding, winding, or wrapping means : For an indefinite or running length flexible web : Longitudinal bending : Axis translates in circular path)

Patent 6170549: Single facer with resilient small diameter corrugating roll
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : SURFACE BONDING MEANS AND/OR ASSEMBLY MEANS THEREFOR : With bending, folding, winding, or wrapping means : For an indefinite or running length flexible web : And means applying separate web to shaped web : While still on shape-retaining means : Fluted roll-shape retainer : Belt feed)

Patent 6170550: Pressing device for welding sealing webs
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : SURFACE BONDING MEANS AND/OR ASSEMBLY MEANS THEREFOR : With work feeding or handling means : For plural parts or plural areas of single part : Indefinite or running length work : Means joining indefinite length work edge to edge : Means serially presenting discrete base articles or separate portions of a single article)

Patent 6170551: Apparatus for screening off large surfaces, for example glass surfaces or the like and a method of installing such screens
(FLEXIBLE OR PORTABLE CLOSURE, PARTITION, OR PANEL : PLEATING TYPE : With slide guides : Honeycomb type)

 

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