Patents 6170806 - 6171060

 

 

Patent 6170806: Piston/cylinder assembly
(SPRING DEVICES : VEHICLE : Comprising compressible fluid : Having rigid spacer plate between plural elastomeric segments)

Patent 6170807: Inner springs for use in furniture and bedding and a producing method therefor
(SPRING DEVICES : SPRING PANEL : Spring means spacing loading surface vertically from plane of supporting frame : Spring rows supported by row separating stringers)

Patent 6170808: Spring core for mattress or cushion
(SPRING DEVICES : SPRING PANEL : Spring means spacing loading surface vertically from plane of supporting frame : By inwardly bowed portion, i.e., "fishmouth" type : Metal layer is compressible coil spring)

Patent 6170809: Delay return gas spring
(SPRING DEVICES : FLUID : Expansible-contractible chamber device : Press cushion : Drawbars inclosed)

Patent 6170810: Liquid sealed type bushing
(SPRING DEVICES : RESILIENT SHOCK OR VIBRATION ABSORBER : Including energy absorbing means or feature (e.g., supplemental vehicle equipment, such as motor mount, seat, etc., including additional fluid or friction energy absorber) : Having concentric coaxial spring between plural confining means for radial force : Seal)

Patent 6170811: Liquid filled vibration isolator
(SPRING DEVICES : RESILIENT SHOCK OR VIBRATION ABSORBER : Including energy absorbing means or feature (e.g., supplemental vehicle equipment, such as motor mount, seat, etc., including additional fluid or friction energy absorber) : Axial : Seal)

Patent 6170812: Slipper bushing incorporating sealing and torque-reducing characteristics
(SPRING DEVICES : VEHICLE : Torsion : Elastomeric torsion spring : And attached inner and outer metallic sleeves : Including tapered bushing or inner and outer sleeve for cylindrical bushing)

Patent 6170813: Vise with adjustable jaw inserts
(WORK HOLDERS : RELATIVELY MOVABLE JAWS : Jaw features : Attachment(s) and/or insert(s) : Selective : By substitution : With threaded type fastener means : Plural traveling elements coplanar with screw)

Patent 6170814: Method for attaching a jaw to a vise-like workholding apparatus
(WORK HOLDERS : MISCELLANEOUS : With motor drive abutment moving means)

Patent 6170815: Method of fabricating a thin film transistor including forming a trench and forming a gate electrode on one side of the interior of the trench
(SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE MANUFACTURING: PROCESS : MAKING FIELD EFFECT DEVICE HAVING PAIR OF ACTIVE REGIONS SEPARATED BY GATE STRUCTURE BY FORMATION OR ALTERATION OF SEMICONDUCTIVE ACTIVE REGIONS : Having insulated gate (e.g., IGFET, MISFET, MOSFET, etc.) : Vertical channel : Gate electrode in trench or recess in semiconductor substrate : Including forming gate electrode as conductive sidewall spacer to another electrode)

Patent 6170816: Method of controlling a device for removing flat items of post from a stack
(SHEET FEEDING OR DELIVERING : FEEDING : Separator and conveyor : Sensor located at the conveyor and controls the separator : Side aligner)

Patent 6170817: Sheet feeding apparatus
(SHEET FEEDING OR DELIVERING : FEEDING : Pack holders : With means to restrain feed of next sheet : With means to relieve weight of pack)

Patent 6170818: Currency recycling automated banking machine media gate
(SHEET FEEDING OR DELIVERING : DELIVERING : With transfer means between conveyor and receiver : Means to change orientation or direction of sheets during delivery : By suction retarder)

Patent 6170819: Non-contact sheet handling system and method of using same
(SHEET FEEDING OR DELIVERING : DELIVERING : By pneumatic conveyor : Unidirectionally-moving suction member or surface : Counter-rotating supports for lateral margins)

Patent 6170820: Roller biasing for sheet engagement
(SHEET FEEDING OR DELIVERING : FEEDING : By means to convey sheet (e.g., from pack to operation) : Between superposed conveyor couple : Having means to permit separation of couple : Including couple-elements resiliently urged together : Orbital (e.g., four-way) motion of pusher)

Patent 6170821: Sheet sorting device
(SHEET FEEDING OR DELIVERING : DELIVERING : Multiple discharge : Of successive sheets to plural receivers in succession : With control means to vary mode of operation : With means to cause offset)

Patent 6170822: Leaflets handling apparatus
(SHEET FEEDING OR DELIVERING : DELIVERING : Multiple discharge : With means to program discharge destination : By individual diverter for each receiver)

Patent 6170823: Catena board game
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : BOARD GAMES, PIECES, OR BOARDS THEREFOR : Projectors)

Patent 6170824: Corporate Authority: a board game about the rank and order structure of corporate job title and the consequences of two separate companies merging
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : BOARD GAMES, PIECES, OR BOARDS THEREFOR : Projectors)

Patent 6170825: Dual level board game and method of play
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : BOARD GAMES, PIECES, OR BOARDS THEREFOR : Piece moves over board having pattern : Chess or checker type : Nonrectangular or extended pattern : Travel or exploration)

Patent 6170826: Three person chess game and method of play
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : BOARD GAMES, PIECES, OR BOARDS THEREFOR : Piece moves over board having pattern : Chess or checker type : Nonrectangular or extended pattern : Travel or exploration)

Patent 6170827: Card game
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : CARD OR TILE GAMES, CARDS OR TILES THEREFOR : Gravity-propelled chance element randomly traverses or enters alternative paths)

Patent 6170828: No bust 21 (blackjack)
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : CARD OR TILE GAMES, CARDS OR TILES THEREFOR : Gravity-propelled chance element randomly traverses or enters alternative paths)

Patent 6170829: Baseball game
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : CARD OR TILE GAMES, CARDS OR TILES THEREFOR : Sports or outdoor recreational activities : Material)

Patent 6170830: Dual functioning seal for rock bits
(SEAL FOR A JOINT OR JUNCTURE : SEAL FOR WELL APPARATUS : For below ground apparatus : Particular wall structure)

Patent 6170831: Axial brush seal for gas turbine engines
(SEAL FOR A JOINT OR JUNCTURE : SEAL BETWEEN RELATIVELY MOVABLE PARTS (I.E., DYNAMIC SEAL) : Brush seal : And circumferential peripheral radially sealing flexible projection (e.g., lip seal, etc.))

Patent 6170832: Fluid ring seal system and method
(SEAL FOR A JOINT OR JUNCTURE : SEAL BETWEEN RELATIVELY MOVABLE PARTS (I.E., DYNAMIC SEAL) : Close proximity seal (e.g., contactless, fluent, etc.) : Gap or clearance : Labyrinth : U- or V-shaped cross-sectional profile)

Patent 6170833: Hub seal with machinable thrust ring and lay-down sealing lip
(SEAL FOR A JOINT OR JUNCTURE : SEAL BETWEEN RELATIVELY MOVABLE PARTS (I.E., DYNAMIC SEAL) : Circumferential contact seal for other than piston : Peripheral radially sealing flexible projection (e.g., lip seal, etc.) : Having installation, removal, assembly, disassembly, or repair feature : Interfitting projection and recess)

Patent 6170834: Sealing arrangement
(SEAL FOR A JOINT OR JUNCTURE : SEAL BETWEEN RELATIVELY MOVABLE PARTS (I.E., DYNAMIC SEAL) : Circumferential contact seal for other than piston : Peripheral radially sealing flexible projection (e.g., lip seal, etc.) : Hydrodynamic sealing feature : Particular fluid pressure responsive bias)

Patent 6170835: Workpiece clamping apparatus
(CHUCKS OR SOCKETS : EXPANDING : Fluid-pressure actuator : Directly expanding jaws :)

Patent 6170836: Clamping device for securing a draw-in nipple to a clamping plate
(CHUCKS OR SOCKETS : WITH FLUID-PRESSURE ACTUATOR : Socket type : Pivoted)

Patent 6170837: Wheel assembly
(LAND VEHICLES : MISCELLANEOUS :)

Patent 6170838: Vehicle suspension having active camber variation
(LAND VEHICLES : SUSPENSION MODIFICATION ENACTED DURING TRAVEL (I.E., ACTIVE SUSPENSION CONTROL) : Lateral vehicle disposition : Controlling lateral vehicle attitude (e.g., antiroll, antisway))

Patent 6170839: Tool cart
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Tiltable vehicles, stabilized by attendant or article : Handle-propelled vehicles : Laterally spaced wheels : With receptacle body : With means to vary distance between wheels)

Patent 6170840: Safety stand
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Coasters : Occupant-pushed : Standing occupant : Power operated)

Patent 6170841: Steering system for straddle type four-wheeled all-terrain vehicle
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Running gear : Occupant steered : Checked : Having nonrigid member)

Patent 6170842: Step system on vehicle bumper for accessing truck beds and methods of making and operating the step system
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Attachment : Steps : Roller)

Patent 6170843: Trailer hitch step
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Attachment : Steps : Shiftable : Steps combined with shoe scrapers)

Patent 6170844: Dual bicycle connecting kit
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Occupant propelled type : Parallel connected cycles : Occupant within wheel)

Patent 6170845: Bicycle frame
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Occupant propelled type : Frames and running gear : Yielding : Rear forks : Front forks and heads)

Patent 6170846: Vehicle support system
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Occupant propelled type : Attachments and accessories : Props and steadying devices : Independent wheel mounting)

Patent 6170847: High performance fully-enclosed center-tracking vehicle
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Occupant propelled type : Attachments and accessories : Props and steadying devices : Pivoted and extensible : With locking means)

Patent 6170848: System and related method for steering an articulated train
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Articulated vehicle : Multiple trailing vehicles : Direct draft)

Patent 6170849: McCall air ride 5th wheel hitch system
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Articulated vehicle : Semitrailer : Fifth wheel only : Landing gear and coupling interlock)

Patent 6170850: Fifth wheel type hitch
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Articulated vehicle : Semitrailer : Fifth wheel only : Landing gear and coupling interlock)

Patent 6170851: Tilting fifth wheel trailer hitch
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Articulated vehicle : Semitrailer : Fifth wheel only : Self-coupling : Longitudinally movable trailer coupling)

Patent 6170852: Trailer hitch assembly
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Articulated vehicle : Connection facilitating : Draft element bodily shiftable : Telescoping drawbar swingable on horizontal guide : Gearing)

Patent 6170853: Consumer assembled stroller front wheel assembly
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Extensible : Folding : Pivoted wheel carrier : Transverse axis : Three- or four-wheeled chair, baby carriage, or stroller : Belt and sprocket)

Patent 6170854: Convertible stroller/shopping cart
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Extensible : Folding : Wheeled chair, stroller, or baby carriage : Convertible : One- or two-wheeled cart)

Patent 6170855: Web roll cart
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Extensible : Folding : Cart : Chair or stroller for seated occupant)

Patent 6170856: Extension for trailer
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Extensible : Trailer : Handle only is collapsible)

Patent 6170857: Airbag system for front passenger's seat
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Attachment : Inflatable passenger restraint or confinement (e.g., air bag) or attachment : Supplemental bolsters)

Patent 6170858: Fastener means for a vehicle occupant restraint system, method for fastening a vehicle occupant restraint system and vehicle occupant
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Attachment : Inflatable passenger restraint or confinement (e.g., air bag) or attachment : With specific mounting feature : Antirattler)

Patent 6170859: Covering for a gas bag restraint system
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Attachment : Inflatable passenger restraint or confinement (e.g., air bag) or attachment : Deployment door : Antirattler)

Patent 6170860: Gas bag for a vehicular occupant restraint system
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Attachment : Inflatable passenger restraint or confinement (e.g., air bag) or attachment : Inflated confinement specially positioned relative to occupant or conforming to the body shape of occupant : Mounted in vehicle and positioned laterally of occupant : Rack and pinion)

Patent 6170861: Head side gas bag restraint system for vehicle occupants
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Attachment : Inflatable passenger restraint or confinement (e.g., air bag) or attachment : Inflated confinement specially positioned relative to occupant or conforming to the body shape of occupant : Mounted in vehicle and positioned laterally of occupant : Rack and pinion)

Patent 6170862: Motor vehicle steering column safety device
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Attachment : Inflatable passenger restraint or confinement (e.g., air bag) or attachment : Deflated confinement located within or on steering column : Mounted in vehicle and positioned laterally of occupant)

Patent 6170863: Air belt device
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Attachment : Inflatable passenger restraint or confinement (e.g., air bag) or attachment : In the form of or used in conjunction with a belt or strap : Mounted in vehicle and positioned laterally of occupant)

Patent 6170864: Activation control apparatus for passive vehicle occupant restraint and method of controlling activation of passive vehicle occupant restraint
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Attachment : Inflatable passenger restraint or confinement (e.g., air bag) or attachment : Responsive to vehicle condition : Electric control and/or sensor means : Rack and pinion)

Patent 6170865: Electromagnetic car seat release upon deployment of vehicular air bag
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Attachment : Inflatable passenger restraint or confinement (e.g., air bag) or attachment : Responsive to vehicle condition : Electric control and/or sensor means : Rack and pinion)

Patent 6170866: Control system for an air bag with child seat detection and seat position detection
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Attachment : Inflatable passenger restraint or confinement (e.g., air bag) or attachment : Responsive to vehicle condition : Electric control and/or sensor means : Rack and pinion)

Patent 6170867: Airbag inflation gas generation via a decomposing material with a linear ignition source
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Attachment : Inflatable passenger restraint or confinement (e.g., air bag) or attachment : With source of inflation fluid and flow control means thereof : Electric control and/or sensor means)

Patent 6170868: Hybrid inflator
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Attachment : Inflatable passenger restraint or confinement (e.g., air bag) or attachment : With source of inflation fluid and flow control means thereof : With means to rupture or open fluid source : Rack and pinion)

Patent 6170869: Gas generator for air bag and air bag system
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Attachment : Inflatable passenger restraint or confinement (e.g., air bag) or attachment : Inflation fluid source : With means to diffuse inflation fluid)

Patent 6170870: Airbag for airbag module and method for folding airbag
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Attachment : Inflatable passenger restraint or confinement (e.g., air bag) or attachment : Specific confinement structure : With means to diffuse inflation fluid)

Patent 6170871: Inflatable trim panel assembly for safety restraint systems
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Attachment : Inflatable passenger restraint or confinement (e.g., air bag) or attachment : Specific confinement structure : With means to diffuse inflation fluid)

Patent 6170872: Deformation element for a motor vehicle dashboard and the like
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Attachment : Passenger safety guards : Padded or cushioned member : Having belt connected to member slidable in a vehicle-mounted track)

Patent 6170873: Steering column mounting bracket with pull loops
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Running gear : Occupant steered : Steering column or wheel movable in response to collision : Coil spring)

Patent 6170874: Variable energy-absorbing steering column
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Running gear : Occupant steered : Steering column or wheel movable in response to collision : Coil spring)

Patent 6170875: Wheel suspension attachment assembly
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Running gear : Specific vehicle frame : With resilient means for suspension : With spring suspension means)

Patent 6170876: Safety belt arrangement
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Attachment : Safety belt or harness (e.g., lap belt or shoulder harness) : Inertia responsive locking or tightening of belt or harness : Having belt connected to member slidable in a vehicle-mounted track)

Patent 6170877: Page holder
(BOOKS, STRIPS, AND LEAVES : BOOK OR LEAF HOLDER : Pad holder)

Patent 6170878: Nosava tennis scoring system
(PRINTED MATTER : TALLY : Game : Multiple)

Patent 6170879: Returnable shipping label
(PRINTED MATTER : HAVING REVEALABLE CONCEALED INFORMATION, FRAUD PREVENTER OR DETECTOR, USE PREVENTER OR DETECTOR, OR IDENTIFIER : Identifier : Label : Having fingerprint)

Patent 6170880: Data carrier with a module and a hologram
(PRINTED MATTER : HAVING REVEALABLE CONCEALED INFORMATION, FRAUD PREVENTER OR DETECTOR, USE PREVENTER OR DETECTOR, OR IDENTIFIER : Utilizing electromagnetic radiation : Laser on incorporated hologram : Having fingerprint)

Patent 6170881: Pseudo three-dimensional image display and method of manufacturing including reflective monochrome or holographic roll leafing
(PRINTED MATTER : HAVING REVEALABLE CONCEALED INFORMATION, FRAUD PREVENTER OR DETECTOR, USE PREVENTER OR DETECTOR, OR IDENTIFIER : Utilizing electromagnetic radiation : And incorporated radiation filter : Specific spectral transmittance or reflectance :)

Patent 6170882: Coupling for waste water outlets
(PIPE JOINTS OR COUPLINGS : CONVERTIBLE : With relative motion)

Patent 6170883: Tubular element with sealing means and a method for manufacturing the tubular element
(PIPE JOINTS OR COUPLINGS : WITH FLUID PRESSURE SEAL : Flexible lip : Packing-actuated)

Patent 6170884: Pipe coupling for plain ended pipe and for plain ended pipe attached to grooved pipe
(PIPE JOINTS OR COUPLINGS : WITH FLUID PRESSURE SEAL : Flexible lip : C-shaped section : Longitudinal web : Auxiliary detent)

Patent 6170885: Self-adjusting at-least-twice-oriented polymer hose and tubing clamp
(PIPE JOINTS OR COUPLINGS : NONMETAL TO METAL : Internal member (e.g., sleeve or nipple) : External clamp or holder : External clamp)

Patent 6170886: Quick connector
(PIPE JOINTS OR COUPLINGS : ESSENTIAL CATCH : Step adjustment)

Patent 6170887: Plug connector for rapid and releaseable connection of pressurized lines
(PIPE JOINTS OR COUPLINGS : MOVABLE JAW (E.G., CONTRACTIBLE SOCKET) : Resilient ring)

Patent 6170888: Conduit connector and method
(PIPE JOINTS OR COUPLINGS : PARTICULAR INTERFACE : Interlocked or overlapped : Spring-biased catch)

Patent 6170890: Pipe joint
(PIPE JOINTS OR COUPLINGS : PACKED : Gasket retainer : Lugged pipe, rotary engagement)

Patent 6170891: Closure for secondary containment pipe
(PIPE JOINTS OR COUPLINGS : SLEEVE : Dependent : Longitudinally divided : Screw)

Patent 6170892: Gate latch pull
(CLOSURE FASTENERS : BOLTS : Swinging : Gravity actuated : Operating means : Flexible : Seal)

Patent 6170893: Implement with reinforcing rib or corrugation
(HANDLING: HAND AND HOIST-LINE IMPLEMENTS : HAND FORKS AND SHOVELS : Sliding graspers)

Patent 6170894: Glass pane lifter apparatus
(HANDLING: HAND AND HOIST-LINE IMPLEMENTS : VACUUM : Hoist-line frame)

Patent 6170895: Articulated grasping apparatus
(HANDLING: HAND AND HOIST-LINE IMPLEMENTS : GRAPPLE : Magnet- or piston-controlled : Groove- or shoulder-engaging type)

Patent 6170896: Truck bed brackets
(LAND VEHICLES: BODIES AND TOPS : BODIES : Racks :)

Patent 6170897: Cargo anchoring and protection system including bed liner
(LAND VEHICLES: BODIES AND TOPS : BODIES : Lining : Open truck bed : At rear of seat)

Patent 6170898: Pivot assembly for a vehicle seat
(LAND VEHICLES: BODIES AND TOPS : BODIES : Seats with body modifications : Movable seat or backrest : Hinged backrest : Including actuator)

Patent 6170899: Vehicle sunvisor
(LAND VEHICLES: BODIES AND TOPS : BODIES : Glare screen or visor : With actuating means for moving : Apertured)

Patent 6170900: Foldable cover with integral hinge for pickup truck bed
(LAND VEHICLES: BODIES AND TOPS : TOPS : Let-down type top : Flexible folding top or hinged framework : Spring)

Patent 6170901: Covering arrangement such as a soft top for a motor vehicle
(LAND VEHICLES: BODIES AND TOPS : TOPS : Let-down type top : End gate)

Patent 6170902: Door trim covering a door for a vehicle
(LAND VEHICLES: BODIES AND TOPS : BODIES : Door or window with specified vehicle feature : Door frame or shell : Reinforcement : Displaceable pillar intermediate closures in closed postion)

Patent 6170903: Travel trailer with extendable two level bathroom and bedroom
(LAND VEHICLES: BODIES AND TOPS : BODIES : Camper : Supported on a trailer-type vehicle unit : Having means to tie down body to vehicle unit)

Patent 6170904: Motor vehicle with a rear-mounted air guide device
(LAND VEHICLES: BODIES AND TOPS : BODIES : With distinct wind deflector : For transporting passengers to or from an aircraft)

Patent 6170905: Truck bed and method of manufacture
(LAND VEHICLES: BODIES AND TOPS : BODIES : Body shell : Cargo carrier : Floor/under frame : Tilt or dump)

Patent 6170906: Framework structure of an automobile body
(LAND VEHICLES: BODIES AND TOPS : BODIES : Structural detail : Body frame : Front : Hood)

Patent 6170907: Collapsible chair
(CHAIRS AND SEATS : COLLAPSIBLE CHAIR; I.E., RELATIVELY FOLDING BOTTOM, BACK, AND LEGS : In floor)

Patent 6170908: Convertible foot stool
(CHAIRS AND SEATS : CONVERTIBLE : Pivots laterally)

Patent 6170909: Table apparatus
(CHAIRS AND SEATS : WITH TABLE, DESK, OR EASEL : Table behind seat : Connected to move to inoperative position)

Patent 6170910: Child support with canopy pivot and method of use
(CHAIRS AND SEATS : WITH WEATHER SHIELD OR INSECT PROTECTOR (E.G., CANOPY, SCREEN, ETC.) : For child seat : Seat back grip)

Patent 6170911: Child seat
(CHAIRS AND SEATS : SUPPLEMENTAL SEAT (E.G., CHILD SEAT, ETC.) : Including a means to adjust supplemental back relative to a seat back)

Patent 6170913: Back frame lockout via cushion
(CHAIRS AND SEATS : MOVABLE BOTTOM : Tiltable : Movable to inoperative position : About stationary horizontal pivot : Spring axis coaxial with pivot axis of bottom)

Patent 6170914: Chair having seat elevating device
(CHAIRS AND SEATS : MOVABLE BOTTOM : Movable independently of back : Vertically : With force-multiplying means : Disengages holding abutment rearwardly of pivot)

Patent 6170915: Seat assembly
(CHAIRS AND SEATS : BOTTOM OR BACK : Cushioned : Including a support spring : Coil compression spring : Rigid or semirigid preshaped panel)

Patent 6170916: Tailgate operating assembly
(LAND VEHICLES: DUMPING : TILTING : With cover or endgate control : Motor operated endgate opening means : Tilting mechanism includes flexible operator means (e.g., cable))

Patent 6170917: Pick-style tool with a cermet insert having a Co-Ni-Fe-binder
(MINING OR IN SITU DISINTEGRATION OF HARD MATERIAL : CUTTER TOOTH OR TOOTH HEAD : Wear resistant feature for tool body (e.g., hard facing) : Nontracking tooth arrangement)

Patent 6170918: Full face wheel assembly and method of manufacture
(LAND VEHICLES: WHEELS AND AXLES : WHEEL : Compression wheel : Disc : Having reinforcement means : Welded at side of rim)

Patent 6170919: Vehicle suspension assembly
(LAND VEHICLES: WHEELS AND AXLES : WHEEL : Hub : Joint)

Patent 6170920: Blow molded wheel with axel retainer
(LAND VEHICLES: WHEELS AND AXLES : WHEEL : Device for attaching wheel to axle : Circumferentially divided)

Patent 6170921: Magnetostrictive brake actuation mechanism
(FLUID-PRESSURE AND ANALOGOUS BRAKE SYSTEMS : WITH PUMP : Multiple motors)

Patent 6170922: Pressurized gas to release spring applied hydraulically released brakes
(FLUID-PRESSURE AND ANALOGOUS BRAKE SYSTEMS : MOTORMAN'S VALVES : Motor : Fluid-pressure retracting : Control pipe to chamber)

Patent 6170923: Malfunction detection device and method for a wheel speed sensor
(FLUID-PRESSURE AND ANALOGOUS BRAKE SYSTEMS : SPEED-CONTROLLED : With failure responsive means : Electric system failure (no warning) : Electric impulse)

Patent 6170924: Brake force control apparatus accurately detecting an amount of brake operation intended by a vehicle operator
(FLUID-PRESSURE AND ANALOGOUS BRAKE SYSTEMS : SPEED-CONTROLLED : Braking pressure demand or braking force desire : From split coefficient of friction (mu))

Patent 6170925: Rubber crawler
(WHEEL SUBSTITUTES FOR LAND VEHICLES : ENDLESS BELT HAVING NONMETALLIC TRACK OR TREAD : Track formed of endless flexible belt : With metallic embedded reinforcement : Including core bar reinforcement : Portion of resilient belt overlaps core bar (e.g., roller engagement surface))

Patent 6170926: Trapezoidal hidden-monitor computer desk modules and assemblies thereof
(SUPPORTS: CABINET STRUCTURE : SPACED PEDESTAL TYPE (E.G., KNEEHOLE DESKS) : And a card selector)

Patent 6170927: Drawer interlink system
(SUPPORTS: CABINET STRUCTURE : GANG-BAR TYPE LOCKING OR LATCHING MEANS : Concealed : With closure as operator : Refrigerating-zones divider)

Patent 6170928: Multi-latch door for electrical cabinets
(SUPPORTS: CABINET STRUCTURE : FOR PARTICULAR ELECTRICAL DEVICE OR COMPONENT : Horizontally movable (e.g., drawer))

Patent 6170929: Automated medication-dispensing cart
(SUPPORTS: CABINET STRUCTURE : WITH CONTINUOUSLY LEVEL REVOLVABLE COMPONENTS : Continuously housed : On flexible endless conveyor : Parallel panels are vertically oriented)

Patent 6170930: Method for producing gradient tonal representation and a printhead for producing the same
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Controller : Of ejector : Creating plural tones : Full-line array)

Patent 6170931: Ink jet heater chip module including a nozzle plate coupling a heater chip to a carrier
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Controller : Of temperature or pressure of device or component thereof : Creating plural tones)

Patent 6170932: Printing system, method of printing, and recording medium to realize the method
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Ejector mechanism (i.e., print head) : Array of ejectors : Interlace : Movement)

Patent 6170933: Printer control apparatus
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Ejector mechanism (i.e., print head) : Array of ejectors : Full-line type : Movement)

Patent 6170934: Method for apparatus for producing a nozzle plate of an ink-jet head printer
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Ejector mechanism (i.e., print head) : Discharge means : Nozzles : Movement)

Patent 6170935: Image forming apparatus that forms image on a medium by jumping developer
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Ejector mechanism (i.e., print head) : Drop-on-demand : With electric field ejection (applied to fluid) : Movement)

Patent 6170936: Substrate heater circuit topology for inkjet printhead
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Ejector mechanism (i.e., print head) : Drop-on-demand : With thermal force ejection : Drive signal application :)

Patent 6170937: Ink container refurbishment method
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Fluid or fluid source handling means : Fluid supply system : With aerosol formation)

Patent 6170938: Method and apparatus for refilling printer ink cartridges
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Fluid or fluid source handling means : Fluid supply system : With aerosol formation)

Patent 6170939: Liquid storing container for recording apparatus
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Fluid or fluid source handling means : Fluid supply system : Cartridge : Drop correction)

Patent 6170940: Ink jet type recording unit, and printer with it
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Fluid or fluid source handling means : Fluid supply system : Cartridge : Drop correction)

Patent 6170941: Ink cartridge for ink-jet recorder
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Fluid or fluid source handling means : Fluid supply system : Cartridge : Drop correction)

Patent 6170942: Ink supply device
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Fluid or fluid source handling means : Fluid supply system : For hot-melt fluid (e.g., phase-change) : With integral ejector)

Patent 6170943: Large and small format ink jet printing apparatus
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Medium and processing means : Fluid (e.g., fluid specifics))

Patent 6170944: Ink jet printing process
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Medium and processing means : Fluid (e.g., fluid specifics))

Patent 6170945: Ink jet recording apparatus with cartridge storage
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Housing : With unique pattern)

Patent 6170946: Image forming device
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Housing : With unique pattern)

Patent 6170947: Light protection system
(OPTICS: EYE EXAMINING, VISION TESTING AND CORRECTING : SPECTACLES AND EYEGLASSES : With antiglare or shading : For contact lens fitting)

Patent 6170948: Eyeglass device having auxiliary frame
(OPTICS: EYE EXAMINING, VISION TESTING AND CORRECTING : SPECTACLES AND EYEGLASSES : With antiglare or shading : Removable and/or adjustable filters or screens (e.g., clip-on type) : Having support or cabinet)

Patent 6170949: Spectacle frames
(OPTICS: EYE EXAMINING, VISION TESTING AND CORRECTING : SPECTACLES AND EYEGLASSES : With antiglare or shading : Removable and/or adjustable filters or screens (e.g., clip-on type) : Having support or cabinet)

Patent 6170950: Apparatus for installing eyeglass lens
(OPTICS: EYE EXAMINING, VISION TESTING AND CORRECTING : SPECTACLES AND EYEGLASSES : Rimless mounting : Brace arm extends along edge of lens)

Patent 6170951: Spectacle frame with a cradle for receiving and engaging against non-notched portions of the circumferential surfaces of a pair of lenses
(OPTICS: EYE EXAMINING, VISION TESTING AND CORRECTING : SPECTACLES AND EYEGLASSES : Rimless mounting : Brace arm extends along edge of lens)

Patent 6170952: Adherent corrective lenses and eyeglasses embodying the same
(OPTICS: EYE EXAMINING, VISION TESTING AND CORRECTING : SPECTACLES AND EYEGLASSES : Ophtahalmic lenses or blanks : Multifocal : With sections of different light absorption)

Patent 6170953: Laser video projector for projecting image to a plurality of screens
(OPTICS: IMAGE PROJECTORS : PLURAL PROJECTION PATHS WITH SINGLE LIGHT SOURCE : Profile or silhouette)

Patent 6170954: Overhead projector of the under mirror type
(OPTICS: IMAGE PROJECTORS : LENS SUPPORT : Lens position adjustable : Dissolve type)

Patent 6170955: Vehicle mounted optical assembly
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : PROTECTION FROM MOISTURE OR FOREIGN PARTICLE : Fluid directed across optical element : With color filter)

Patent 6170956: Rearview mirror with display
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : MIRROR : With a transmitting property : Plural reflecting surfaces)

Patent 6170957: Motor-adjustable vehicle rear-view mirror
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : MIRROR : With support : Mirror movable relative to support : With switch or motor controlling mirror movement : With rotation of mirror about perpendicular axes)

Patent 6170958: Electro-luminescent night light having an improved housing and connector arrangement therefor
(ILLUMINATION : LIGHT SOURCE OR LIGHT SOURCE SUPPORT AND LUMINESCENT MATERIAL : Specific lamp mounting or retaining)

Patent 6170959: Light emitting safety wrap
(ILLUMINATION : WITH WEARING APPAREL OR BODY SUPPORT : Notepad)

Patent 6170960: Miniature flashlight
(ILLUMINATION : SELF POWERED LAMP : Cylindrical flashlight casing : With switch : Tube structure)

Patent 6170961: Illuminated cake stand
(ILLUMINATION : PLURAL LIGHT SOURCES : Combined : Different wavelengths)

Patent 6170962: Dual compound reflector for fluorescent light fixtures
(ILLUMINATION : PLURAL LIGHT SOURCES : With modifier : Distinct light units : Reflector type modifier : Diffusing type)

Patent 6170963: Light source
(ILLUMINATION : PLURAL LIGHT SOURCES : With support : Distinct light units)

Patent 6170964: Ornamental lighting device with a flexibly- shapable light emitting tube capable of portraying user-designed signs in a flickering manner
(ILLUMINATION : PLURAL LIGHT SOURCES : With support : With switch : Shielding type modifier)

Patent 6170965: Method and apparatus for locking a yoke or gimbal ring assembly
(ILLUMINATION : HOUSING : With mounting means : Arm or bracket : Adjustable movement between arm and housing : Including cloth covering)

Patent 6170966: Trouble light
(ILLUMINATION : GUARD MEANS : With closure)

Patent 6170967: Miniature lighting apparatus
(ILLUMINATION : SUPPORTS : Special switch operator : Adjustable)

Patent 6170968: Motion activated rotatable illuminator
(ILLUMINATION : SUPPORTED BY VEHICLE STRUCTURE (E.G., ESPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE) : Condition responsive (e.g., position) : Automatically adjusted headlamp beam : Weight biased or mechanically actuated : Through link and lever transmission means)

Patent 6170969: Boat light
(ILLUMINATION : SUPPORTED BY VEHICLE STRUCTURE (E.G., ESPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE) : Marine : Headlight)

Patent 6170970: Vehicle lamp
(ILLUMINATION : SUPPORTED BY VEHICLE STRUCTURE (E.G., ESPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE) : Projection-type headlamp : Including mask or screen : Lever or link actuated)

Patent 6170971: Indicating light display having several light sources
(ILLUMINATION : SUPPORTED BY VEHICLE STRUCTURE (E.G., ESPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE) : Plural light sources : Emergency)

Patent 6170972: Vehicle lamp
(ILLUMINATION : SUPPORTED BY VEHICLE STRUCTURE (E.G., ESPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE) : Plural light sources : With common housing : Lever or link actuated)

Patent 6170973: Method and apparatus for wide-angle illumination in line-scanning machine vision devices
(ILLUMINATION : LIGHT FIBER, ROD, OR PIPE : With optical fiber bundle : Holder)

Patent 6170974: Dynamoelectric machine with distribution of the winding coils for minimizing voltage stresses and method of locating coil locations
(DATA PROCESSING: DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF CIRCUIT OR SEMICONDUCTOR MASK : CIRCUIT DESIGN : Testing or evaluating :)

Patent 6170975: Multi-shaft extruder kneading discs, kneading disc blocks and extruder
(AGITATING : RUBBER OR HEAVY PLASTIC WORKING : Stirrer is through-pass screw conveyor : With additional stirrer element on screw conveyor : Ring or disk : Specified rotational mounting)

Patent 6170976: Preassembled fluidizing device having expansive air passage stimulating enhanced flow of granular materials in tank trailers and containers
(AGITATING : BY INJECTING GAS INTO MIXING CHAMBER : Stirrer with specified drive means)

Patent 6170977: Method and device for stirring a developing liquid stored in an image forming apparatus
(AGITATING : HAVING INTERRELATED FEED AND DISCHARGE MEANS : Recirculating from and to mixing chamber : Fluid acting on orbital rolling ball)

Patent 6170978: Fluid inductor apparatus having deformable member for controlling fluid flow
(AGITATING : HAVING SPECIFIED FEED MEANS : By suction : By venturi or jet pump type device : By variable pump)

Patent 6170979: Fluid injection and monitoring apparatus
(AGITATING : HAVING SPECIFIED FEED MEANS : Liquid injector within mixing chamber : Plural injectors : Injector directs material onto stirrer)

Patent 6170980: Automated tablet dissolution apparatus
(AGITATING : WITH SPECIFIED DISCHARGE MEANS : By suction or compressed air : Closure-type discharge)

Patent 6170981: In situ micromachined mixer for microfluidic analytical systems
(AGITATING : STATIONARY DEFLECTOR (DIVIDING AND RECOMBINING TYPE) IN FLOW-THROUGH MIXING CHAMBER : Rectilinearly reciprocable stirrer)

Patent 6170982: Watch, in particular a pocket watch
(HOROLOGY: TIME MEASURING SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : CASES : With front or back details : Of opening spring : Fastener)

Patent 6170983: Thermometer calibrator
(THERMAL MEASURING AND TESTING : THERMAL CALIBRATION SYSTEM :)

Patent 6170984: Apparatus and method for differential analysis using real and imaginary signal components
(THERMAL MEASURING AND TESTING : DIFFERENTIAL THERMAL ANALYSIS : Thickness, erosion, or deposition)

Patent 6170985: Bag with venting means
(FLEXIBLE BAGS : WITH VENTING OR VENTILATION MEANS : Overlapped flaps)

Patent 6170986: Linear motion rolling guide device
(BEARINGS : LINEAR BEARING : Combined with seal or guard : Bearing for valve stem)

Patent 6170987: Preloading bearing unit
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Hydraulic or pneumatic bearing support : With elongated strips or staves)

Patent 6170988: Self-acting air bearing apparatus
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Fluid bearing : Radial : Central member recess)

Patent 6170989: Modular support structure for hydrodynamic bearing
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Fluid bearing : Radial : Pivoted fluid pad : Gas bearing)

Patent 6170990: Trunnion bushing
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Plain bearing : Specified sleeve or liner : Nonmetal : Radial protrusion or sleeve end flange)

Patent 6170991: Propellor thrust bearing
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Antifriction bearing : Radial bearing with separate thrust bearing; radial ball-thrust roller : Radial roller-thrust roller : From below)

Patent 6170992: Sealing device for a rolling contact bearing
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Antifriction bearing : Radial bearing : With specified seal : Lubrication port)

Patent 6170993: Bearing separator with random spacing
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Antifriction bearing : Radial bearing : Ball bearing : Cage structure : Including antifriction members : Blocking by cage)

Patent 6170994: Lead-in bevel configuration on inner or outer race of cylindrical roller bearing
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Antifriction bearing : Radial bearing : Roller bearing : Race, liner or sleeve : Curved roller)

Patent 6170995: Ferrule for optical-fiber connector
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH DISENGAGABLE MECHANICAL CONNECTOR : Optical fiber/optical fiber cable termination structure : At or immediately surrounding an optical fiber end face : Fiber end held in ferrule : Fiber end held in ferrule)

Patent 6170996: Optical module encapsulated with resin and manufacturing method therefor
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH DISENGAGABLE MECHANICAL CONNECTOR : Optical fiber to a nonfiber optical device connector : With housing : Sealed from environment : Fiber/ferrule further processed (grinding, polishing, etc.))

Patent 6170997: Method for executing instructions that operate on different data types stored in the same single logical register file
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: PROCESSING ARCHITECTURES AND INSTRUCTION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSORS) : DYNAMIC INSTRUCTION DEPENDENCY CHECKING, MONITORING OR CONFLICT RESOLUTION : Scoreboarding, reservation station, or aliasing : Operation)

Patent 6170998: Processor which returns from a subroutine at high speed and a program translating apparatus which generates machine programs that makes a
(DATA PROCESSING: SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT, INSTALLATION, AND MANAGEMENT : SOFTWARE PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT TOOL (E.G., INTEGRATED CASE TOOL OR STAND-ALONE DEVELOPMENT TOOL) : Translation of code : Compiling code : Optimization : Including analysis of program :)

Patent 6170999: Power transmission device wherein a film take-up spool gear also partakes in film rewinding
(PHOTOGRAPHY : WITH FILM DRIVE : Mechanical detail : Rewind : Having film transport mechanism locked by perforation sensing pawl)

Patent 6171000: Gimbaled roller assembly process and device
(PHOTOGRAPHY : CAMERA DETAIL : Detachable or removable film holder unit : Film cassette or cartridge : Including film use indicator : Opposite movement)

Patent 6171001: Head gap adjusting device for printer
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : INCLUDING ADJUSTMENT FOR OPTIMUM PRINTING PLANE : By adjustment of platen relative to carriage : Including disengagement of line-spacing mechanism)

Patent 6171002: Magnetic reader and printer having the same
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : INCLUDING SELECTION OF TYPE-FACE BY PROGRAMMED-CONTROL-SYSTEM OR BY REMOTE CONTROL : Including particular reader structure and operation : Including message writing (e.g, address program, form-letter program, etc.))

Patent 6171003: Low noise key structure of computer keyboard
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : KEY-BOARD OR KEY LEVER-ACTUATING MECHANISM : Key-cap or key-stem structure : Including means for mounting key cap or key stem : Secured by encircling ring member)

Patent 6171004: Cleaning apparatus
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : WITH MEANS TO ATTACH OR CONFORM TO BODY OF USER : Hand-or finger loop or strap :)

Patent 6171005: Calendar pen
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : COMBINED : Including pressurized reservoir (e.g., Aersol))

Patent 6171006: Sports bag for hand conditioning related composition and preparation method
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : MATERIAL FLOWS THROUGH POROUS TOOL : Particulate fluent material : Wick separate from tool)

Patent 6171007: Washing cake of soap and its fabrication method
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : MATERIAL FLOWS THROUGH POROUS TOOL : Including compartment for soluble solid material : Wick separate from tool)

Patent 6171008: Album leaf
(BINDER DEVICE RELEASABLY ENGAGING APERTURE OR NOTCH OF SHEET : SHEET : Face member)

Patent 6171009: Method and apparatus for temperature-stabilizing a joint
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : UTILIZING THERMAL CHARACTERISTIC, E.G., EXPANSION OR CONTRACTION, ETC. : Members having different coefficients of expansion : For latch or retainer)

Patent 6171010: Boot with spaced coupling portions
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : FLEXIBLE DIAPHRAGM OR BELLOWS : With additional connection or packing : Articulated member)

Patent 6171011: Structure of pivot joint
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : ARTICULATED MEMBERS : Pivoted : For pivotal motion)

Patent 6171012: Radial ball-and-socket joint for a motor vehicle
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : ARTICULATED MEMBERS : Pivoted : Universal ball and socket : Including liner, shim, or discrete seat : Variably preloaded : Retainer extends through aligned recesses)

Patent 6171013: Device for coupling a corner strut by assembling components
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : ROD END TO TRANSVERSE SIDE OF MEMBER : Corner joint : Composite bushing with elastomeric component)

Patent 6171014: Clip with sliding lid for an automotive seat and similar applications
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : ROD SIDE TO PLATE OR SIDE : Resilient clip : Plural channels in connector)

Patent 6171015: Anchoring of outdoor traffic areas provided with cobblestones or paving stones
(ROAD STRUCTURE, PROCESS, OR APPARATUS : PAVEMENT : Modules or blocks (preformed) : Integral key to base)

Patent 6171016: Tubular reinforcing dowel system and method
(ROAD STRUCTURE, PROCESS, OR APPARATUS : PAVEMENT : Including joint means : Preformed non-metallic only : Supported dowel end)

Patent 6171017: Roadway crack repair apparatus and method
(ROAD STRUCTURE, PROCESS, OR APPARATUS : APPARATUS : Automatic control : Including separate handling of different sized aggregate)

Patent 6171018: Automatic control system for construction machinery
(ROAD STRUCTURE, PROCESS, OR APPARATUS : APPARATUS : Automatic control : Of material leveling means : Adjusted to an acoustical or optical signal : And supported dowel end)

Patent 6171019: Methods of, and apparatus for, mixing and preparing a base on which turf is to be laid
(ROAD STRUCTURE, PROCESS, OR APPARATUS : APPARATUS : With means for profile shaping, e.g., crown : Curb or gutter : Specific to a sloped or curved application)

Patent 6171020: Pressure adjustable, soil cleating attachment for front of bulldozers
(ROAD STRUCTURE, PROCESS, OR APPARATUS : APPARATUS : Sheep foot roller : Reciprocating)

Patent 6171021: Method and apparatus for reducing the wake wash of vessels in shallow waters
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : BANK, SHORE, OR BED PROTECTION : Connectable sections)

Patent 6171022: Method of attaching mat for controlling erosion
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : BANK, SHORE, OR BED PROTECTION : Revetment : Vessel support (e.g., bilge or keel block))

Patent 6171023: Water control gate
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : FLUID CONTROL, TREATMENT, OR CONTAINMENT : Flow control : Water gate or adjustable weir : Condition responsive : To pressure on pivoted water gate : Self-inflating)

Patent 6171024: Injection hopper for use in a material delivery system
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : SOIL REMEDIATION : In situ contaminant removal or stabilization : With treatment : With heat)

Patent 6171025: Method for pipeline leak detection
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : SUBTERRANEAN OR SUBMARINE PIPE OR CABLE LAYING, RETRIEVING, MANIPULATING, OR TREATING : Lining)

Patent 6171026: Method and apparatus for replacement of pipelines
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : SUBTERRANEAN OR SUBMARINE PIPE OR CABLE LAYING, RETRIEVING, MANIPULATING, OR TREATING : With forming or cutting of pipe or cable : Panel)

Patent 6171027: Cantilevered jack-up platform
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : MARINE STRUCTURE OR FABRICATION THEREOF : With horizontally movable work deck : By buoyancy control)

Patent 6171028: Device and method for lifting a sea-going structure, for instance a drilling platform
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : MARINE STRUCTURE OR FABRICATION THEREOF : Floatable to site and supported by marine floor : Separable transport means : Compartment in base)

Patent 6171029: Method and apparatus for retrofitting underground storage tanks with a containment sump
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : FOUNDATION : Columnar structure (e.g., pier, pile) : Process or apparatus for installing : Caisson or hollow shaft : Diametrically retractable core)

Patent 6171030: Soil improving machine with excavating means
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : EARTH TREATMENT OR CONTROL : Columnar structure (e.g., pier, pile))

Patent 6171031: Method for altering a cutting insert blank
(CUTTERS, FOR SHAPING : INCLUDING TOOL HAVING PLURAL ALTERNATIVELY USABLE CUTTING EDGES : With separate means to fasten tool to holder)

Patent 6171032: Mechanically actuated chip-less boring head for forming a hole in a workpiece
(CUTTING BY USE OF ROTATING AXIALLY MOVING TOOL : WITH PRODUCT HANDLING OR RECEIVING MEANS : And gear to drive infeed means)

Patent 6171033: Hand drill extender kit
(CUTTING BY USE OF ROTATING AXIALLY MOVING TOOL : TOOL-SUPPORT : With tool-retaining means : Including laterally movable tool-carrier)

Patent 6171034: Combination motorcycle tie-down and lock device
(FREIGHT ACCOMMODATION ON FREIGHT CARRIER : PARTICULAR ARTICLE ACCOMMODATION : Wheeled vehicle :)

Patent 6171035: Rearpoint securement system
(FREIGHT ACCOMMODATION ON FREIGHT CARRIER : PARTICULAR ARTICLE ACCOMMODATION : Wheeled vehicle : Four-wheeled vehicle accommodation : Vehicle retainer* : Ramp becomes vehicle sustainer)

Patent 6171036: Adjustable platform tie-down system for vehicle transporter
(FREIGHT ACCOMMODATION ON FREIGHT CARRIER : PARTICULAR ARTICLE ACCOMMODATION : Wheeled vehicle : Four-wheeled vehicle accommodation : Vehicle retainer* : Multipositionable; i.e., along array strip or track : Tiedown* : Including force-multiplying takeup or tensioning means :)

Patent 6171037: Flexible link for securing to a carrying structure each wheel of a road vehicle loaded on means of conveyance
(FREIGHT ACCOMMODATION ON FREIGHT CARRIER : PARTICULAR ARTICLE ACCOMMODATION : Wheeled vehicle : Four-wheeled vehicle accommodation : Vehicle retainer* : For wheel, hub, or axle shaft : Wheel wraparound* : Lift simultaneously erects pivoted prop)

Patent 6171038: Tapered shank rivet
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : HAVING SEPARATE EXPANDER MEANS : Frangible member : Frangible mandrel : Projecting outwardly from head)

Patent 6171039: Locking mechanism for connector
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : THREADED FASTENER LOCKED TO A DISCREET STRUCTURE (E.G., PLATE, RAIL, WHEEL) : Member or portion thereof located between substructure and inwardly facing surface of bolt head or nut : Member comprises washer formed as closed loop or apertured plate or as split ring : Engaging side wall of counterbore in substructure : And substructure accommodation for member portion)

Patent 6171040: Thread insert having detachable tongue
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : THREADED FASTENER LOCKED TO A DISCREET STRUCTURE (E.G., PLATE, RAIL, WHEEL) : Nut, and means to engage substructure on its opposite faces for retaining nut at aperture therein, formed as unitary component : Fastener having a deformable portion or deforms substructure (e.g., prong) : Nut assembled to substructure utilizing cooperating regions on both : Nut is externally and internally threaded cylinder : Each twisted about its radial axis)

Patent 6171041: Screw retaining mechanism
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : HEADED FASTENER ELEMENT WITH NUT, WASHER, SECURING MEANS OR CAP : Headed bolt or screw with threads and complementary nut : Securing means deflecting a portion of fastener end)

Patent 6171042: Hardened steel pin, pin and washer fastener, washer for fastener, and pin-making method
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : IMPACT DRIVEN FASTENER, E.G., NAIL, SPIKE, TACK, ETC. : Having means to facilitate explosive driving : Discrete guide or centering means : Moved by fluent pressure)

Patent 6171043: Corner jack connector with prongs
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : IMPACT DRIVEN FASTENER, E.G., NAIL, SPIKE, TACK, ETC. : Multiple prong, e.g., nailing plate, staple, etc. : Of sheet metal : Prongs cut and formed from body portion : Rib)

Patent 6171044: Binding module for modular systems
(BOOKBINDING: PROCESS AND APPARATUS : PROCESS : Of applying a cover to a book :)

Patent 6171045: Device for backing book blocks
(BOOKBINDING: PROCESS AND APPARATUS : APPARATUS : Book working apparatus : Backing means : Lining or crash applying means)

Patent 6171046: Apparatus for retrieving and stacking bales
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : ROUND HAY BALE HANDLING : Vertical rack)

Patent 6171047: Square bale loading platform and processing apparatus
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : ROUND HAY BALE HANDLING : Vertical rack)

Patent 6171048: Fire suppression agent storage container lifting and transportation device
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : OPPOSED SHELF-TYPE ELEVATOR AND TRANSPORTER : Rigid-type grapple engaging means (e.g., hooks, etc.))

Patent 6171049: Method and device for receiving, orientating and assembling of components
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : VERTICALLY SWINGING LOAD SUPPORT : Automatic stop)

Patent 6171050: Load arm assembly for a skid steer loader
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : VERTICALLY SWINGING LOAD SUPPORT : Shovel or fork type : Horizontally swinging)

Patent 6171051: Apparatus and method for separating a stack of documents into individual documents
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : APPARATUS FOR MOVING INTERSUPPORTING ARTICLES INTO, WITHIN, OR FROM FREESTANDING, ORDERLY LAYERED, OR MUTUALLY STABILIZING ORDERLY GROUP : Unstacking apparatus : Removes lowest article first from stack : Includes endless belt article separator : By magnetic force)

Patent 6171052: Cooling of a honeycomb seal in the part of a gas turbine to which hot gas is admitted
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : BEARING, SEAL, OR LINER BETWEEN RUNNER PORTION AND STATIC PART : Between blade edge and static part : Axial flow blade set and area for collecting moisture or liquid thrown radially outward)

Patent 6171053: Device for thermally insulating a steam turbine casing
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : INCLUDING HEAT INSULATION OR EXCHANGE MEANS (E.G., FINS, LAGGING, ETC.) : Working fluid on at least one side of heat exchange wall : Seal lies against axial face of runner hub)

Patent 6171054: Impeller housing with reduced noise and improved airflow
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WORKING FLUID PASSAGE OR DISTRIBUTING MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH RUNNER (E.G., CASING, ETC.) : Casing having tangential inlet or outlet (i.e., centrifugal type) : Scroll-type casing : And radial-flow blade set in series therewith)

Patent 6171055: Single lever power controller for manned and unmanned aircraft
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : METHOD OF OPERATION :)

Patent 6171056: Technique for providing a signal for controlling blade vortex interaction noise of a rotorcraft
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : WITH CONTROL MEANS RESPONSIVE TO NON-CYCLIC CONDITION SENSING, CENTRIFUGAL ACTUATION, TORQUE OR THRUST : Pressure or altitude responsive : Natural fluid current)

Patent 6171057: Table electric fan
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : SUSTAINED ANCILLARY MOVEMENT OF ROTARY WORKING MEMBER (E.G., CYCLIC FEATHERING, ETC.) : Continuous rotor oscillation : Blade inserts)

Patent 6171058: Self retaining blade damper
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : ROTOR HAVING FLOW CONFINING OR DEFLECTING WEB, SHROUD OR CONTINUOUS PASSAGE : Axially extending shroud ring or casing : Spaced inwardly of impeller periphery : Root platforms : Adjustable blade or part)

Patent 6171059: Quick assembly blades for ceiling fans
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : SPECIFIC WORKING MEMBER MOUNT : Distally supported on radial arm : Thimble or sleeve fixed on impeller blade)

Patent 6171060: Ceiling fan hub and lighting assembly
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : SUPPORT MOUNTING, CARRIER OR FAIRING STRUCTURE : Radial flow devices)

 

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