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Patent 6171061: Structure of a suspending bracket for ceiling fans
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : SUPPORT MOUNTING, CARRIER OR FAIRING STRUCTURE : Radial flow devices)
Patent 6171062: Fitting adapted for holding an upright coupling member disposed in a motor casing onto a flat ceiling wall
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : SUPPORT MOUNTING, CARRIER OR FAIRING STRUCTURE : Radial flow devices)
Patent 6171063: Control circuit for vibrating compressors for protecting against excessive voltage and temperature
(PUMPS : CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL OF PUMP DRIVE MOTOR : By controlling free piston internal combustion engine : Pumps in parallel flow paths with common inflow or outflow)
Patent 6171064: Reverse rotation detection for scroll compressor utilizing suction temperature
(PUMPS : CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL OF PUMP DRIVE MOTOR : Responsive to pump or pump fluid temperature : Fluid and motor controls separately responsive to diverse conditions)
Patent 6171065: Compressor that can be switched on and off on demand and method for controlling or regulating such a compressor
(PUMPS : CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL OF PUMP DRIVE MOTOR : Responsive to pump or pump fluid temperature : Fluid and motor controls separately responsive to diverse conditions)
Patent 6171066: Automatic pneumatic pressure control apparatus and method of controlling same
(PUMPS : CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL OF PUMP DRIVE MOTOR : By control of electric or magnetic drive motor : Responsive to pump fluid pressure : Controlling motive fluid or drive motor)
Patent 6171067: Micropump
(PUMPS : ELECTRICAL OR GETTER TYPE : By controlling drive motor motive fluid)
Patent 6171068: Vacuum pump
(PUMPS : ONE FLUID PUMPED BY CONTACT OR ENTRAINMENT WITH ANOTHER : Jet : Successive entrainment of pumped fluid : In-line motive fluid flows)
Patent 6171069: Jet pump having a movable piston
(PUMPS : ONE FLUID PUMPED BY CONTACT OR ENTRAINMENT WITH ANOTHER : Jet : Regulation : By controlling motive fluid : Pressure controlled)
Patent 6171070: High-pressure reciprocating pumps
(PUMPS : THREE OR MORE CYLINDERS ARRANGED IN PARALLEL, RADIAL, OR CONICAL RELATIONSHIP WITH ROTARY TRANSMISSION AXIS : Radial cylinders : Unidirectionally acting rigidly connected pumping members)
Patent 6171071: Water pump having water cooling device
(PUMPS : WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE PUMPED FLUID CONTROL : Valved clearance chamber)
Patent 6171072: Combination aspirator pump and air compressor apparatus for use in medical procedures
(PUMPS : WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE PUMPED FLUID CONTROL : Expansible chamber pump distributor operation modified : Inlet valve : Fluid motor driven)
Patent 6171073: Fluid vacuum safety device for fluid transfer and circulation systems
(PUMPS : WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE PUMPED FLUID CONTROL : Pump inlet or pump chamber vented to ambient (e.g., vacuum breaker) : Plural bypass or relief paths)
Patent 6171074: Single-shaft compression-pumping device associated with a separator
(PUMPS : COMBINED : Pressure responsive relief or bypass valve)
Patent 6171075: Process and device for controlling a two-cylinder thick medium pump
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Relatively movable pumping members driven by relatively movable working members : Nonrotary pumping and fluid motor working members : Including closed fluid interconnection between working members : Mechanically interconnected)
Patent 6171076: Hermetic compressor assembly having a suction chamber and twin axially disposed discharge chambers
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Motor rotor intermediate coaxial pump rotors : Nonrotary pumping and fluid motor working members)
Patent 6171077: Suspension spring support for hermetic compressors
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Resiliently mounted pump or motor : Pump within armature)
Patent 6171078: Centrifugal pump
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Electric or magnetic motor : Rotary motor and rotary nonexpansible chamber pump : Relatively movable pumping members)
Patent 6171079: Drive unit
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Electric or magnetic motor : Rotary motor and rotary nonexpansible chamber pump : Having bearing : Unitary pump and motor working member)
Patent 6171080: Immersed vertical pump with reduced thrust loading
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Electric or magnetic motor : Rotary motor and rotary nonexpansible chamber pump : Submersible type : Unitary pump and motor working member)
Patent 6171081: Fuel pump assembly
(PUMPS : EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER TYPE : Biasing means effects induction stroke of abutment driven, vacuum producing pumping member : Cylinder and piston reciprocate on common axis)
Patent 6171082: Peristaltic pumping mechanism
(PUMPS : EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER TYPE : Elongated flexible chamber wall progressively deformed : Deformation by rolling or sliding engagement member : Plural spaced engagement members or member portions : Specific flexible wall or interposed flexible member : Adjustable backing)
Patent 6171083: Piston pump
(PUMPS : EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER TYPE : Valved piston : Having separate means biasing valve closed : Manually operated pump)
Patent 6171084: Discharge valve
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : WORKING MEMBER HAS PLANETARY OR PLANETATING MOVEMENT : Helical working member, e.g., scroll : Axially spaced working chambers)
Patent 6171085: Compressor having a front casing and a rear cover
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : WORKING MEMBER HAS PLANETARY OR PLANETATING MOVEMENT : Helical working member, e.g., scroll : Axially spaced working chambers)
Patent 6171086: Scroll compressor with pressure equalization groove
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : WORKING MEMBER HAS PLANETARY OR PLANETATING MOVEMENT : Helical working member, e.g., scroll : Having specific wrap or end plate, e.g., shape, material, coating : With working fluid bias)
Patent 6171087: Compressor and its assembling method
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : WORKING MEMBER HAS PLANETARY OR PLANETATING MOVEMENT : Helical working member, e.g., scroll : With mechanical sealing : With working fluid bias)
Patent 6171088: Scroll compressor with slanted back pressure seal
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : WORKING MEMBER HAS PLANETARY OR PLANETATING MOVEMENT : Helical working member, e.g., scroll : With mechanical sealing : With working fluid bias)
Patent 6171089: External gear pump with drive gear seal
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : GROOVED ABUTTING CYLINDER-ROTATING MEMBER END SURFACES : Counterbalancing fluid directed to intertooth spaces or spaces between adjacent vanes)
Patent 6171090: Compressor having a lubricant pick-up tube guard
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : HEAT EXCHANGE OR NON-WORKING FLUID LUBRICATING OR SEALING : Non-working fluid passage in inner working or reacting member : With non-working fluid passage in drive shaft : Rotor has one less lobe than cylinder (i.e., Gerotor type))
Patent 6171091: Replaceable mold cavities and mold cavity inserts
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : DISTINCT MEANS TO FEED, SUPPORT OR MANIPULATE PREFORM STOCK AND MEANS FOR SHAPING FLUENT OR BULK STOCK TO FORM UNITED PRODUCT : Opposed registering coacting female molds : Means to feed or support plural preforms to or at extrusion means)
Patent 6171092: Platen sensing and alignment apparatus
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : CONTROL MEANS RESPONSIVE TO OR ACTUATED BY MEANS SENSING OR DETECTING A CONDITION OR MATERIAL TRIGGERED : Means responsive to abnormal condition completely stop operation of machine : Means responsive to improper mold position : Shoe or boot)
Patent 6171093: Process and apparatus for molding jewelry
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : MEANS APPLYING ELECTRICAL OR WAVE ENERGY DIRECTLY TO WORK : Radiated energy : Element is means determining product size)
Patent 6171094: Universal mold
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : WITH APPARATUS ASSEMBLY OR DISMANTLING MEANS OR WITH IDLE PART : For extrusion or injection type shaping means : Electro-static)
Patent 6171095: Multiple axes electroform
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : WITH APPARATUS ASSEMBLY OR DISMANTLING MEANS OR WITH IDLE PART : For press shaping surface : Female mold : Spinnerets)
Patent 6171096: Die for making extruded pencil blank
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : MEANS PROVIDING A SHAPING ORIFICE : Means to raise or lower mold)
Patent 6171097: Device for injection moulding of plastics
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : FEMALE MOLD AND CHARGER TO SUPPLY FLUENT STOCK UNDER PRESSURE THERETO IN FLUID-TIGHT RELATIONSHIP (E.G., INJECTION MOLD, ETC.) : With means to lock mold in closed position : Charger and closing means on same side of mold)
Patent 6171098: Rodent exterminating apparatus
(COMBUSTION : TIMER, PROGRAMMER, RETARDER OR CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL : Of igniter and feed controlled sequence : Igniter cut off when flame establishment proved)
Patent 6171099: Switch safety device for a gas torch
(COMBUSTION : CORRELATION OF FUEL OR POWER SUPPLY WITH COMPONENT MOVEMENTS IN A DISABLING AND ENABLING SEQUENCE : Movably or removably mounted cover for flame holder)
Patent 6171100: Oxidizing oxygen-fuel burner firing for reducing NOx emissions from high temperature furnaces
(COMBUSTION : FUEL DISPERSER INSTALLED IN FURNACE : Plural feed means extending to common wall opening of furnace : Duct with air whirling means surrounds disperser : Longitudinally adjacent rows)
Patent 6171101: Decorative candle display
(COMBUSTION : CANDLE, E.G., TAPER, ETC. : Having structure additional to wax and wick : Fuel body totally within casing, e.g., vigil light, etc. : Stored energy actuated; detent, latch or overcenter release)
Patent 6171102: Decorative candle display
(COMBUSTION : CANDLE, E.G., TAPER, ETC. : Having structure additional to wax and wick : Fuel body totally within casing, e.g., vigil light, etc. : Stored energy actuated; detent, latch or overcenter release)
Patent 6171103: Candle decorating kit and method
(COMBUSTION : CANDLE, E.G., TAPER, ETC. : Having structure additional to wax and wick : Holder for plural candles : Drained or openwork candle grip mounted on melt receiver)
Patent 6171104: Oxidation treatment method and apparatus
(HEATING : PROCESSES OF HEATING OR HEATER OPERATION : Subjecting work to diverse treatments or graduated temperatures : Including modulation of flow rate of gas or treated material)
Patent 6171105: Dental-restoration light-curing system
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Having means to emit radiation or facilitate viewing of the work : Switch or valve controlled by presence of device on support)
Patent 6171106: Cover screw for dental implant
(DENTISTRY : PROSTHODONTICS : Holding or positioning denture in mouth : By fastening to jawbone : Resiliently biased)
Patent 6171107: Magnetic adhesive and removal apparatus and method
(DENTISTRY : PROSTHODONTICS : Holding or positioning denture in mouth : By magnetic material : Suction area comprising recess or cavity formed in denture base)
Patent 6171108: Endodontic file handpiece
(DENTISTRY : METHOD OR MATERIAL FOR TESTING, TREATING, RESTORING, OR REMOVING NATURAL TEETH : Endodontic : Method of fabricating)
Patent 6171109: Method for generating a multi-strata model and an intellectual information processing device
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : COMPUTER LOGIC, OPERATION, OR PROGRAMMING INSTRUCTION : Writing guide for the blind)
Patent 6171110: Teaching aid for developing a child's intelligence
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : LANGUAGE : Spelling, phonics, word recognition, or sentence formation : Letter-bearing elements (e.g., cards, blocks, etc.) selectively aligned to form word or sentence : Letter-bearing elements slidable between different grooves : Runway outlining or approach lights simulated)
Patent 6171111: Educational device for illustrating mathematical relationships
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : MATHEMATICS : Arithmetic : Apertured elements threaded on elongate means (e.g., abacus, etc.) : Fraction representing elements)
Patent 6171112: Methods and apparatus for authenticating informed consent
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : QUESTION OR PROBLEM ELICITING RESPONSE : Operation of apparatus controlled by listener's response to question or problem)
Patent 6171113: Card connector comprising a connector element and a frame element readily attachable to and detachable from the connector element
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : With guide for directing panel circuit movement : Panel mounted connector which receives edge of panel circuit)
Patent 6171114: Low insertion force array connector for providing a removable high density electrical interconnect to a flexible circuit
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : With provision to conduct electricity from panel circuit to another panel circuit : Flexible panel : Mounted for controlled movement with respect thereto)
Patent 6171115: Electrical connector having circuit boards and keying for different types of circuit boards
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : Within distinct housing spaced from panel circuit arrangement : Overlying second preformed panel circuit, both adapted to be electrically connected)
Patent 6171116: Pin terminal alignment system
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : Distinct contact secured to panel circuit : Panel circuit adapted to move along panel plane relative to coupling part for insertion of male contact : Connected by transversely inserted pin)
Patent 6171117: Connector arrangement for an electro-luminescent lighting element and night light using such an arrangement
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : INCLUDING ELASTOMERIC OR NONMETALLIC CONDUCTIVE PORTION : Of layers of insulation)
Patent 6171118: Cord plug with protector cap
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH CONTACT PREVENTER OR RETRACTABLE COVER PART : Movably mounted : Movable about axis : Connector moved rectilinearly for engagement, preventer or cover moved rectilinearly and parallel thereto)
Patent 6171119: Module connector protection cap
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH CONTACT PREVENTER OR RETRACTABLE COVER PART : Prong cover : Movable to misalign aperture with contact)
Patent 6171120: Modular card cage with connection mechanism
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING SEPARATOR : Including retainer or joiner : Integral retainer and cam separator : Coaxial contacts, center one comprising separator, e.g., photo flash)
Patent 6171121: Battery cable clamp for a vehicle and method of manufacturing therefor
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING SEPARATOR : Means to utilize direct fluid action : Integral retainer and cam separator)
Patent 6171122: Card connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING SEPARATOR : Nonconducting pusher : Integral retainer and cam separator)
Patent 6171123: Electrical connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : HAVING CIRCUIT INTERRUPTING PROVISION EFFECTED BY MATING OR HAVING "DEAD" CONTACT ACTIVATED AFTER MATING : Contact encasing chamber)
Patent 6171124: Connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : HAVING CIRCUIT INTERRUPTING PROVISION EFFECTED BY MATING OR HAVING "DEAD" CONTACT ACTIVATED AFTER MATING : Contact encasing chamber)
Patent 6171125: Electrical connector for solenoids on vehicle transmissions
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : ALTERNATIVELY CONNECTED : Coupling part : Encompassing wire)
Patent 6171126: Battery receptacle connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : ALTERNATIVELY CONNECTED : To receive contact from first direction or from second axially distinct direction : Receptacle for prong of first lateral dimension or for prong of second lateral dimension)
Patent 6171127: Holder for a portable electronic device
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Including movement of coupling part about axis : Pivotal movement : With socket contact transversely engaging male threaded part)
Patent 6171128: Electrical connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Including compound movement of coupling part : Pivotal movement)
Patent 6171129: Locking electrical adapter
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Retaining means : Adapted to engage contact of mating part : With socket contact transversely engaging male threaded part)
Patent 6171130: Half-fitting prevention connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Retaining means : Finger or stretchable sleeve resiliently urged laterally of connection : With additional means to cause or prevent unlatching : Retractable sheath)
Patent 6171131: Electrical connector assembly
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Retaining means : Finger or stretchable sleeve resiliently urged laterally of connection : Resilient finger : With graspable portion : Having radially outwardly facing contact surface)
Patent 6171132: Cover for cable connectors and the like
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Retaining means : For unsupported coupling part and unsupported mating part, (e.g., connecting extension cords) : Parallel to connection)
Patent 6171133: Contact-making device
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH GUIDING MEANS FOR MATING OF COUPLING PART : Rodlike guide member extending in coupling direction or tubular passage for receiving rodlike guide member : Tubular passage receives contact : Bare contact : Adapter)
Patent 6171134: Multiple conductor cable connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : CONTACT COMPRISING CUTTER (SEVERING, PIERCING, ABRADING, SCRAPING, BREAKING OR TEARING) : Insulation cutter : Conductor sheath piercing : Having slot edge for cutting insulation : Plural contacts, each formed by slot between pair of fingers : Longitudinally and laterally staggered contacts : Three or more such contacts)
Patent 6171135: Lamp base
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH STRESS RELIEVING MEANS FOR CONDUCTOR TO TERMINAL JOINT : Curved conductor path : Distinct cable attached enlargement means)
Patent 6171136: Male type USB connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH STRESS RELIEVING MEANS FOR CONDUCTOR TO TERMINAL JOINT : Conductor gripped by or entirely within connector housing : Longitudinally divided connector housing grips conductor : With additional contacts comprising coupling part mating along axis normal to conductor : Adapted to grip upon withdrawal of mating part)
Patent 6171137: Connector for connecting a flexible substrate to contacts
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : INCLUDING OR FOR USE WITH TAPE CABLE : With mating connection region formed by bared cable : Indicator light)
Patent 6171138: Electrical connector for removable components
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : ENERGY CELL SUBSTITUTION DEVICE INCLUDING PLURAL CONTACTS (E.G., JUMPER) OR WITH SUPPORT MEANS FOR ENERGY CELL : Including connector housing surrounding cable)
Patent 6171139: Right-angle connector unit having signal passes equal to one another in length
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH FLACCID CONDUCTOR AND WITH ADDITIONAL CONNECTOR SPACED THEREALONG : Including connector housing surrounding cable)
Patent 6171140: Joint connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH PROVISION TO ISOLATE CIRCUITRY BY SEVERANCE OF BRIDGING ELEMENT : Parallel or supplemental nonshielded path)
Patent 6171141: Fixing apparatus
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SUPPORTING MEANS FOR COUPLING PART : Coupling part or mating part extending into panel opening : With securing by movement of coupling part in plane of panel : With additional contacts comprising coupling part mating along axis normal to conductor)
Patent 6171142: Electrical connector assembly
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SUPPORTING MEANS FOR COUPLING PART : Having resilient means engaging panel opening : Coupling part including panel engaging shoulder)
Patent 6171143: Multiple coaxial cable connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : INCLUDING OR FOR USE WITH COAXIAL CABLE : Having means for interconnecting outer conductors of three or more cables : Resilient clamp)
Patent 6171144: Electrical connector sealing plug
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : COUPLING PART INCLUDING FLEXING INSULATION : Sealing : With radially compressible cable grip)
Patent 6171145: Waterproof connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : COUPLING PART INCLUDING FLEXING INSULATION : Sealing : With radially compressible cable grip)
Patent 6171146: Repair method for dual lock multi-row electrical connector system
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : COUPLING PART INCLUDING FLEXING INSULATION : Hinged or flexed detent on insulation engaging to secure contact within coupling part housing : Receptacle adapted to bias contact and cause indirect gripping of mating contact)
Patent 6171147: Coupling element for an electrical cable
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH EXTERNAL CONDUCTOR OR CABLE EMBEDDED IN INSULATIVE SEALING MATERIAL : Retaining contact within distinct coupling part housing)
Patent 6171148: Electrical power connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : HAVING OR PROVIDING INDUCTIVE OR CAPACITIVE SHIELD : Molded connector body)
Patent 6171149: High speed connector and method of making same
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : HAVING OR PROVIDING INDUCTIVE OR CAPACITIVE SHIELD : Conductive shielding material individually surrounding or interposed between mutually insulated contacts : Having laterally spaced prongs)
Patent 6171150: Connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : HAVING OR PROVIDING INDUCTIVE OR CAPACITIVE SHIELD : Having means for electrically connecting shield of shielded cable to connector shield member : Having laterally spaced prongs)
Patent 6171151: Isolation module for RJ-45 modular jack
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH CIRCUIT COMPONENT OR COMPRISING CONNECTOR WHICH FULLY ENCLOSES CIRCUIT COMPONENT : Having only two duplicate contacts arranged bilaterally symmetric about longitudinal axis of engagement)
Patent 6171152: Standard footprint and form factor RJ-45 connector with integrated signal conditioning for high speed networks
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH CIRCUIT COMPONENT OR COMPRISING CONNECTOR WHICH FULLY ENCLOSES CIRCUIT COMPONENT : Having only two duplicate contacts arranged bilaterally symmetric about longitudinal axis of engagement)
Patent 6171153: Modular jack assembly and universal housing for use therein
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Plural-contact coupling part : Plural-contact coupling part comprises receptacle or plug : Having modular or multipart insulating body : Lamp-receiving socket)
Patent 6171154: Device bay connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Metallic connector or contact secured to insulation : With guiding means for inserted contact : Latching part unitary with metallic connector or contact)
Patent 6171155: Female electrical terminal with a low insertion force resilient contact member
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : METALLIC CONNECTOR OR CONTACT HAVING MOVABLE OR RESILIENT SECURING PART : Spring actuated or resilient securing part : Socket adapted to receive push-pull-engaging elongated contact by insertion along longitudinal axis of contact : Socket comprises tubular body having resilient means for gripping inserted elongated contact (includes split or slotted tube) : Having resilient cantilevered clamping finger located within tubular body : Adapted to have secured wire conductor extending transverse to longitudinal coupling axis)
Patent 6171156: Contact for electrical connector for suppressing wicking of solder
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : METALLIC CONNECTOR OR CONTACT HAVING PART PERMANENTLY SECURED TO CONDUCTOR USING FUSED OR MOLDED MATERIAL : Adapted to be secured to conductor formed on printed circuit board : Latching part unitary with metallic connector or contact)
Patent 6171157: Pedal powered boat motor
(MARINE PROPULSION : OPERATOR POWERED DRIVE FOR PROPELLING MEANS : Sliding handle or pedal : With reversing means)
Patent 6171158: Cooling system for small watercraft
(MARINE PROPULSION : JET DRIVE : Ground wheel or poler)
Patent 6171159: Steering and backing systems for waterjet craft with underwater discharge
(MARINE PROPULSION : JET DRIVE : Direction control for fluid jet : Pivoted vane : Chain and sprocket)
Patent 6171160: Floating devices connection and/or storage system and table
(BUOYS, RAFTS, AND AQUATIC DEVICES : BODY SUPPORTING BUOYANT DEVICE : Convertible use article)
Patent 6171161: Inflatable water craft
(BUOYS, RAFTS, AND AQUATIC DEVICES : BODY SUPPORTING BUOYANT DEVICE : With seat : Berth)
Patent 6171162: Electron-emitting device, electron source and image-forming apparatus using the device, and manufacture methods thereof
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : With start up, flashing or aging : Electrode position sensing or adjusting by optical operation)
Patent 6171163: Process for production of field-emission cold cathode
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : With assembly or disassembly : Display or gas panel making :)
Patent 6171164: Method for forming uniform sharp tips for use in a field emission array
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : Electrode making : Electrode shaping : Emissive type : CRT mask mounting)
Patent 6171165: Precision alignment of microcolumn tip to a micron-size extractor aperture
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : Electrode making : Electrode shaping : Emissive type : CRT mask mounting)
Patent 6171166: Interlocking chamber pinata
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : HAVING PORTIONS KNOCKED APART OR AWRY BY IMPACT : Including portion serving as container for diverse articles (e.g., pinata) :)
Patent 6171167: Currency bank
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : TOY MONEY BOX : Vehicle)
Patent 6171168: Sound and action key with recognition capabilities
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : FIGURE TOY OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Having sounding means : Including axle through or within figure)
Patent 6171169: Articulated toy figure simulating basketball play
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : FIGURE TOY OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Leaping or projected figure or accessory : And tearing or wetting)
Patent 6171170: Musical rotating luminous device
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : SOUNDING : With means facilitating combination with diverse art device : Cane or rod thrust longitudinally against surface)
Patent 6171171: Toy vehicle having light conductive body
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : ROLLING OR TUMBLING (E.G., WHEELED) : Including illumination means : Having tiltable vehicle body portion for discharging contents (e.g., dump truck))
Patent 6171172: Toy that senses obstacles to activate sound and turning
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : ROLLING OR TUMBLING (E.G., WHEELED) : Including vehicle-carried control mechanism activated or deactivated in response to contact with extrinxic structure : And battery holder on rolling or tumbling toy)
Patent 6171173: Toy refrigerator having an activity surface
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : BUILDING FURNISHING OR APPLIANCE : Folding or collapsible)
Patent 6171174: System and method for controlling a multi-arm polishing tool
(ABRADING : PRECISION DEVICE OR PROCESS - OR WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL : Computer controlled : Cyclic control)
Patent 6171175: Method of polishing uniform or free-form metal surfaces
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : With feeding of tool or work holder)
Patent 6171176: Method of effecting a precision saw-toothed grinding on the surface of a given workpiece
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : With feeding of tool or work holder)
Patent 6171177: Apparatus and method for midspan access of encapsulated optical fibers
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Utilizing nonrigid tool : Utilizing mounted rigid abrading tool only)
Patent 6171178: Wave beveling machine
(ABRADING : MACHINE : Rotary reciprocating tool : Disk tool : Oscillating : Reciprocating spindle)
Patent 6171179: Ball grinding machine
(ABRADING : MACHINE : Rotary tool : Rotary disk : Opposed abrading tools : Opposed abrading tools)
Patent 6171180: Planarizing a trench dielectric having an upper surface within a trench spaced below an adjacent polish stop surface
(ABRADING : MACHINE : Rotary tool : Rotary disk : Work rotating : Rotary work holder : Planar surface abrading : Gear generating)
Patent 6171181: Molded polishing pad having integral window
(ABRADING : FLEXIBLE-MEMBER TOOL, PER SE : Interrupted or composite work face (e.g., cracked, nonplanar, etc.) : By handle)
Patent 6171182: Coin handling system with shunting mechanism
(COIN HANDLING : ASSORTER : Smallest first : Centrifugal device conveys coins through assorter :)
Patent 6171183: Actuation means for actuating a structural part in an automobile
(VENTILATION : VEHICLE (E.G., AUTOMOBILE, ETC.) : Having canopy exhaust hood)
Patent 6171184: Heat window system
(VENTILATION : VEHICLE (E.G., AUTOMOBILE, ETC.) : Condensation preventer (e.g., defroster, etc.) : Air directed between double paned window : With air pump (e.g., wind or wheel-axle operated, etc.))
Patent 6171185: Power saving operational control method of air conditioner
(VENTILATION : HAVING FORCED RECIRCULATION : Including automatic control means : With means for liquid contact)
Patent 6171186: Game processing method, game device, image processing device, image processing method, and recording medium
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : Perceptible output or display (e.g., tactile, etc.) : Visual (e.g., enhanced graphics, etc.) : Parimutuel pool)
Patent 6171187: Interface device for central processing unit or network terminal, keyboard, portable computer and accessory for games console
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : Player-actuated control structure (e.g., brain-wave or body signal, bar-code wand, foot pedal, etc.) : Hand manipulated (e.g., keyboard, mouse, touch panel, etc.) : Image projection)
Patent 6171188: Game device for an entertainment show
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : With communication link (e.g., television broadcast, etc.) : Wireless signal)
Patent 6171189: Video game device and storage medium on which video game program is stored
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : Data storage or retrieval (e.g., memory, video tape, etc.) : Network type (e.g., computer network, etc.))
Patent 6171190: Photosensitive input peripheral device in a personal computer-based video gaming platform
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : SIMULATED-PROJECTILE GAME, TARGET THEREFOR, OR ACCESSORY : Electromagnetic ray simulates projectile or its path, or utilized for coincidence detection (e.g., light-ray gun, infrared aim detector, etc.) : Cartridge adaptor)
Patent 6171191: Actuating device and system exploiting the actuating device
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : Player-actuated control structure (e.g., brain-wave or body signal, bar-code wand, foot pedal, etc.) : Hand manipulated (e.g., keyboard, mouse, touch panel, etc.) : Pivotally-translatable handle (e.g., joystick, etc.) : Object priority or perspective)
Patent 6171192: Flywheel assembly employing a damper mechanism having an annular chamber filled with a dry lubricant
(ROTARY SHAFTS, GUDGEONS, HOUSINGS, AND FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS FOR ROTARY SHAFTS : HAVING LUBRICATING MEANS : Pivoted weight)
Patent 6171193: Torsional vibration damper
(ROTARY SHAFTS, GUDGEONS, HOUSINGS, AND FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS FOR ROTARY SHAFTS : TORQUE TRANSMITTED VIA FLEXIBLE ELEMENT : Coil spring : Plural : Perpendicular to shaft : Between axially spaced plates : Spring detail : With biasing means)
Patent 6171194: Damper
(ROTARY SHAFTS, GUDGEONS, HOUSINGS, AND FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS FOR ROTARY SHAFTS : TORQUE TRANSMITTED VIA FLEXIBLE ELEMENT : Nonmetallic element : Extending between radially overlapping surfaces on driving and driven members : Nonmetallic)
Patent 6171195: Apparatus and method for aligning shaft couplings
(ROTARY SHAFTS, GUDGEONS, HOUSINGS, AND FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS FOR ROTARY SHAFTS : COUPLING ACCOMMODATES DRIVE BETWEEN MEMBERS HAVING MISALIGNED OR ANGULARLY RELATED AXES : Coupling transmits torque via axially directed pin radially spaced from rotational axis : Plural pins carried by intermediate member with pin ends spaced 90 degrees apart)
Patent 6171196: VL joint for a propeller shaft with an optimized crash behavior
(ROTARY SHAFTS, GUDGEONS, HOUSINGS, AND FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS FOR ROTARY SHAFTS : COUPLING ACCOMMODATES DRIVE BETWEEN MEMBERS HAVING MISALIGNED OR ANGULARLY RELATED AXES : Coupling transmits torque via radially spaced ball : Ball mounted in groove for relative axial movement with respect to coupled member : Mounted for relative axial movement with respect to both coupled members : Grooves formed in radially overlapping elements : With intermediate positioning cage for ball : Bottom wall of groove in outer member is parallel to axial centerline of outer member (e.g., internally grooved cylinder) :)
Patent 6171197: Transmission coupling device
(ROTARY SHAFTS, GUDGEONS, HOUSINGS, AND FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS FOR ROTARY SHAFTS : COUPLING ACCOMMODATES DRIVE BETWEEN MEMBERS HAVING MISALIGNED OR ANGULARLY RELATED AXES : Torque transmitted via intermediate element : Intermediate element includes internal openings at opposite ends for receiving axially spaced ends on drive and driven members : Intermeshing teeth on element and members : Grooves formed in radially overlapping elements)
Patent 6171198: Merry-go-round for wheel chairs
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES : ROUNDABOUT : Having carrier rotating about vertical axis (e.g., merry-go-round, etc.) : Having traveling wheel or roll)
Patent 6171199: Method and system of providing information on golf courses for players and for course design and modification
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Ball)
Patent 6171200: Amusement ball device with retractable propelling mechanism
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Practice swingable implement or indicator associated with swingable implement : Device attachable to or integral with swingable implement : Adjustable swingable implement, or swing or position indicator : Adjustable implement or static position indicator (e.g., with respect to the golfer, projectile, target, etc.) : Integral with or attachable to swingable implement head : Surface on head simulates ball : Adjustable lie)
Patent 6171201: Golf swing alignment apparatus
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Practice projectile addressing surface (e.g., driving mat, etc.) : Engaged with hips, torso, or waist)
Patent 6171202: Golf ball retrieval apparatus
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Club or club support : And turf repair tool or ball retriever : And separate body engagable member)
Patent 6171203: Structure of golf putter head
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Club or club support : Head and shaft connection : Having longitudinal recess or projection)
Patent 6171204: Golf club head
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Club or club support : Head : With element displaceable with respect to another head element during swing : Plural grooves)
Patent 6171205: Volleyball training device
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PLAYING FIELD OR COURT GAME; GAME ELEMENT OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR OTHER THAN PROJECTOR OR PROJECTILE, PER SE : Practice or training device : For game using field or court having dividing means thereon for separating opponents (e.g., for tennis, volleyball, table tennis, etc.) : Player worn or carried)
Patent 6171206: Arrowhead with inclined blade to impart spinning at target penetration
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PROJECTILE, PER SE; PART THEREOF OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Arrow, dart, or shuttlecock; part thereof : Head structure : Broadhead : With stringing or string-stretching device)
Patent 6171207: Transmission having pressure-operated adjusting means
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : PULLEY WITH BELT-RECEIVING GROOVE FORMED BY DRIVE FACES ON RELATIVELY AXIALLY MOVABLE COAXIAL CONFRONTING MEMBERS (E.G., EXPANSIBLE CONE PULLEY, ETC.) : Load responsive : With actuator driven by electrical or fluid motor : Via liquid)
Patent 6171208: Device for tensioning flexible elements wound onto pulleys
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : MEANS FOR ADJUSTING BELT TENSION OR FOR SHIFTING BELT, PULLEY OR GUIDE ROLL : Pulley or guide roll has eccentric mount for shifting or tensioning movement : Sensor includes rotatable belt-engaging surface)
Patent 6171209: Back drive type silent chain
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : POSITIVE DRIVE BELT : Belt formed of rigid links : Link including integral surfaces forming inwardly opening groove (e.g., silent chain, etc.) : Plural links having laterally aligned groove-forming surfaces : Including connector extending through opening in abutting surfaces)
Patent 6171210: Toroidal type continuous variable transmission system
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : NONPLANETARY VARIABLE SPEED OR DIRECTION TRANSMISSION COMBINED WITH PLANETARY TRANSMISSION : Nonplanetary transmission is friction gearing : Plural power paths to planetary gearing : Friction gear engages facing concave surfaces : Torque responsive means to increase contact pressure)
Patent 6171211: Automatic transmission control system having a neutral idle feature
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : TRANSMISSION CONTROL : Including fluid drive : Impeller-turbine-type : With clutch control : Control of or by fluid drive)
Patent 6171212: Method of and apparatus for controlling the operation of a clutch in the power train of a motor vehicle
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : TRANSMISSION CONTROL : With clutch control : Clutch controlled : Speed responsive control)
Patent 6171213: Automatic clutch
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : TRANSMISSION CONTROL : With clutch control : Clutch controlled : Speed responsive control)
Patent 6171214: Chin exercise device
(EXERCISE DEVICES : FOR HEAD OR NECK : Monitors exercise parameter)
Patent 6171215: Exercise methods and apparatus
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Grip)
Patent 6171216: Angle-adjusting device for treadmill supporting frame
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Treadmill for foot travel : Utilizing fluid resistance)
Patent 6171217: Convertible elliptical and recumbent cycle
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Bicylcling : Out of water type)
Patent 6171218: Exercise apparatus
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Bicylcling : Out of water type)
Patent 6171219: Calf exercise apparatus
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing weight resistance : Including stationary support for weight : Having guide around or through weight : And flexible force transmitting linkage element : Pivoted user interface element :)
Patent 6171220: Free-weight exercise apparatus and method
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing weight resistance : Weight worn on body of user : Barbell support)
Patent 6171221: Fitness exercise unit having a spring-controlled extension clamp
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : User interface element : Including plural, movable, interface elements for multiple exercises)
Patent 6171222: Rolls for metal shaping
(ROLL OR ROLLER : CONCENTRIC LAYERED ANNULUS : Specific composition : Specific metallic composition : With minor interruptions)
Patent 6171223: Method for manufacture of a calender roll provided with an elastic coating and calender roll manufactured in accordance with the method
(ROLL OR ROLLER : CONCENTRIC LAYERED ANNULUS : Specific composition : With rubber or elastomer cover : With minor interruptions)
Patent 6171224: Finishing of tungsten carbide surfaces
(ROLL OR ROLLER : SINGLE ANNULAR MEMBER, PER SE : Specific nonmetallic composition : With rubber or elastomer cover)
Patent 6171225: Finisher
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : CONTROL MEANS ENERGIZED IN RESPONSE TO ACTIVATOR STIMULATED BY CONDITION SENSOR : Responsive to work material, the product or means engaging the work material or the product : To eject defective work material or product : Plural sensors)
Patent 6171226: Plastic bag bundling system
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : CONTAINER MAKING : Pliable container (e.g., bag, envelope, etc.) : With cutting, breaking, tearing, or abrading : Handle or suspension means)
Patent 6171227: Embossing unit
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : BENDING : Form-scoring : With means to advance or position work or product : Continuous advance : By rotary tool having surface moving with work : Roller : And plural sources of adhesive)
Patent 6171228: Method for folding an airbag
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : BENDING : Folding : Form-scoring along intersecting lines)
Patent 6171229: Ossicular transducer attachment for an implantable hearing device
(SURGERY : SURGICALLY IMPLANTED VIBRATORY HEARING AID : Oral cavity devices)
Patent 6171230: Female incontinence catheter
(SURGERY : BODY INSERTED URINARY OR COLONIC INCONTINENT DEVICE OR TREATMENT (E.G., ARTIFICIAL SPHINCTERS, ETC.) : Sensory (e.g., visual, audio, tactile, etc.))
Patent 6171231: Urinary incontinence device
(SURGERY : BODY INSERTED URINARY OR COLONIC INCONTINENT DEVICE OR TREATMENT (E.G., ARTIFICIAL SPHINCTERS, ETC.) : Sensory (e.g., visual, audio, tactile, etc.))
Patent 6171232: Method for targeting in vivo nitric oxide release
(SURGERY : BLOOD VESSEL OR GRAFT PREPARATION : Artificial insemination)
Patent 6171233: Pressure-responsive lockout valve and method of use
(SURGERY : SEXUAL APPLIANCE : Male splint : Implanted : Seeds)
Patent 6171234: Imaging gore loading tool
(SURGERY : ENDOSCOPE : With chair, table, holder, or other support : Implanted)
Patent 6171235: Flexible pressure resistant cover for the articulation system of a medical instrument
(SURGERY : ENDOSCOPE : Having flexible tube structure : With locking or retaining means for sheath)
Patent 6171236: Method of retracting soft tissue from a bone
(SURGERY : SPECULA : Retractor : Having flexible, malleable or shape memory material : Inflatable : Body pierced by tubular cutter or rod-type punch)
Patent 6171237: Remote health monitoring system
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING :)
Patent 6171238: Portable hand-held device with a biosensor
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Measuring or detecting nonradioactive constituent of body liquid by means placed against or in body throughout test : Electroanalysis : Mounting structure (e.g., belt, etc.))
Patent 6171239: Systems, methods, and devices for controlling external devices by signals derived directly from the nervous system
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Structure of body-contacting electrode or electrode inserted in body : Coagulation)
Patent 6171240: MRI RF catheter coil
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Magnetic resonance imaging or spectroscopy : Disposable or sterilizable eye contacting structure)
Patent 6171241: Method for measuring myocardial motion and the like
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Magnetic resonance imaging or spectroscopy : Disposable or sterilizable eye contacting structure)
Patent 6171242: Device for measuring physiological state
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Magnetic resonance imaging or spectroscopy : Including any system component contacting (internal or external) or conforming to body or body part : Coil : With means for inserting into a body : Temperature compensated)
Patent 6171243: Combination of collimated and coincidence information for positron imaging
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Detectable material placed in body : With stereotactic device)
Patent 6171244: Ultrasonic system and method for storing data
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : Using flexible catheter)
Patent 6171245: Method of imaging scatterers based on acoustically stimulated changes of their acoustic properties
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : Contrast enhancement : Blood flow studies)
Patent 6171246: Realtime ultrasonic imaging of perfusion using ultrasonic contrast agents
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : Contrast enhancement : Blood flow studies)
Patent 6171247: Underfluid catheter system and method having a rotatable multiplane transducer
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : Structure of transducer or probe assembly : Blood flow studies)
Patent 6171248: Ultrasonic probe, system and method for two-dimensional imaging or three-dimensional reconstruction
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : Structure of transducer or probe assembly : Blood flow studies)
Patent 6171249: Ultrasound guided therapeutic and diagnostic device
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : Structure of transducer or probe assembly : Associated with puncturing instrument : Blood flow measurement)
Patent 6171250: Ultrasound imaging guidewire with static central core and tip
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : Structure of transducer or probe assembly : Probe placed in vascular system or body orifice : With acoustical or display imaging : With volumetric measurement)
Patent 6171251: Method and apparatus for optimizing direct vessel implants for myocardial revascularization
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Cardiovascular : Visible light radiation)
Patent 6171252: Pressure sensor with increased sensitivity for use with an implantable medical device
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Cardiovascular : Measuring pressure in heart or blood vessel : Detecting respiratory condition)
Patent 6171253: Flat tube pressure sensor
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Cardiovascular : Measuring pressure in heart or blood vessel : Testing means inserted in body : Pressure in blood vessel)
Patent 6171254: Control for automatic blood pressure monitor
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Cardiovascular : Measuring pressure in heart or blood vessel : Force applied against skin to close blood vessel : Pressure transducer structure)
Patent 6171255: Device for noninvasive blood pressure measurement
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Cardiovascular : Measuring pressure in heart or blood vessel : Force applied against skin to close blood vessel : Pressure transducer structure)
Patent 6171256: Method and apparatus for detecting a condition associated with acute cardiac ischemia
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Cardiovascular : Heart : By detecting volume of body portion)
Patent 6171257: Method and system for predicting the immediate success of a defibrillatory shock during cardiac arrest
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Cardiovascular : Heart : Detecting heartbeat electric signal : Detecting arrhythmia : Tachycardia or fibrillation detected : Repeating pressurization cycle)
Patent 6171258: Multi-channel self-contained apparatus and method for diagnosis of sleep disorders
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Respiratory : Heart)
Patent 6171259: Fecal specimen sampling and analysis
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Temperature detection : Locating acupuncture points)
Patent 6171260: Foldable cardboard box for contact-free drying and long-term storage of biological evidence recovered on cotton swabs and forensic evidence
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Sampling nonliquid body material (e.g., bone, muscle tissue, epithelial cells, etc.) : Wiping or dabbing : Applying suction to sample)
Patent 6171261: Specimen collection device and method of delivering fluid specimens to test tubes
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Liquid collection : Wiping or dabbing)
Patent 6171262: Retractable blood collection device
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Liquid collection : Wiping or dabbing)
Patent 6171263: Foetal circulatory impedance monitor
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Measuring anatomical characteristic or force applied to or exerted by body : Associated with parturition : Means for controlling liquid flow)
Patent 6171264: Medical measuring system
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Measuring anatomical characteristic or force applied to or exerted by body : Body movement (e.g., head or hand tremor, motility of limb, etc.) : Means for controlling liquid flow)
Patent 6171265: Handpiece for use with a multifunctional operating endoscopic instrument
(SURGERY: KINESITHERAPY : KINESITHERAPY : Ultrasonic :)
Patent 6171266: Massaging apparatus having diagnostic capability
(SURGERY: KINESITHERAPY : KINESITHERAPY : Device with applicator having specific movement : Reciprocating : Couch, chair, or other body support : Roller : Hand supported)
Patent 6171267: High impulse cardiopulmonary resuscitator
(SURGERY: KINESITHERAPY : KINESITHERAPY : Device with applicator having specific movement : Reciprocating : Fluid drive means : To restore heart beat : Hand supported)
Patent 6171268: Attachment for a rotatable device for washing, cleaning, massaging, etc.
(SURGERY: KINESITHERAPY : KINESITHERAPY : Device with applicator having specific movement : Rotary : Having drive means)
Patent 6171269: Multi-function podiatric device
(SURGERY: KINESITHERAPY : KINESITHERAPY : Device with applicator having specific movement : Kneading or deep pressure : With drive means)
Patent 6171270: Apparatus for distributed air pressure massage
(SURGERY: KINESITHERAPY : KINESITHERAPY : Device with applicator having specific movement : Flexible membrane caused to move by fluid pressure : Control means for causing pulsation : Multiple belts)
Patent 6171271: Pressure bandage
(SURGERY: SPLINT, BRACE, OR BANDAGE : ORTHOPEDIC BANDAGE : Splint or brace : Inflatable : By chemically reactive material (e.g., plaster cast))
Patent 6171272: Short leg brace
(SURGERY: SPLINT, BRACE, OR BANDAGE : ORTHOPEDIC BANDAGE : Splint or brace : Lower extremity : Drop-foot brace : Finger)
Patent 6171273: Self-seating occiput wedge system for applying a therapeutic traction force
(SURGERY: SPLINT, BRACE, OR BANDAGE : ORTHOPEDIC BANDAGE : Skeletal traction applicator : Counter-traction or reciprocal stress means : With skin piercing means)
Patent 6171274: Biomechanical suit
(SURGERY: SPLINT, BRACE, OR BANDAGE : BANDAGE STRUCTURE : Support covering : Compressive elongate wrap (e.g., generic wrapping materials) : Perineal support)
Patent 6171275: Irrigated split tip electrode catheter
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-ray or electrical energy applied to body (e.g., iontophoresis, etc.) : Tubular inserting means releasably interlocked with ejector)
Patent 6171276: Automated delivery device and method for its operation
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material flow varying means controlled by condition responsive sensor : Sensor controls pump, motor, or pressure driven means : Solid ejected from body inserted conduit)
Patent 6171277: Bi-directional control handle for steerable catheter
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Conduit with self-propelled or remote control means : Having tensioning means to alter conduit shape : Solid loaded into injector through opening in side wall of plunger housing)
Patent 6171278: Block copolymer elastomer catheter balloons
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Having means expanding body orifice or canal (e.g., dilator, retaining means, etc.) : Of inelastic inflated material)
Patent 6171279: Over-the-wire dilatation catheter
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Having means inflated in body (e.g., inflatable nozzle, dilator, balloon catheter, occluder, etc.) : Having remote control for applying light, electricity, or heat to alter conduit shape (e.g., shape memory alloy, etc.))
Patent 6171280: Aspirator having dual inter-operating manipulation units
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Having means for varying, regulating, indicating, or limiting injection pressure or aspirating suction : Electric means)
Patent 6171281: Interlocking catheter assembly
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Body piercer, obturator rod, or stylet axially movable within body entering conduit while latter is disposed in body : Having bag or sheath enclosing body entering conduit)
Patent 6171282: Soft cannula and methods for use
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Body entering conduit axially movable within flexible protective sheath facilitating sterile insertion into body duct : Having curved portion)
Patent 6171283: Disposable self-shielding unit dose syringe guard
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Means moved by person to inject or remove fluent material to or from body inserted conduit, holder, or reservoir : Injector or aspirator syringe supported only by person during use (e.g., hand held hypodermic syringe, douche tube with forced injection, etc.) : Having cover or protector for body entering conduit : Rotatable type valve (e.g., stopcock etc.))
Patent 6171284: Syringe needle cover structure
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Means moved by person to inject or remove fluent material to or from body inserted conduit, holder, or reservoir : Injector or aspirator syringe supported only by person during use (e.g., hand held hypodermic syringe, douche tube with forced injection, etc.) : Having cover or protector for body entering conduit : Rotatable type valve (e.g., stopcock etc.))
Patent 6171285: Retractable syringe
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Means moved by person to inject or remove fluent material to or from body inserted conduit, holder, or reservoir : Injector or aspirator syringe supported only by person during use (e.g., hand held hypodermic syringe, douche tube with forced injection, etc.) : Having cover or protector for body entering conduit : Portion of body entering conduit stored in material receiving syringe reservoir : And impelling material conduit into body)
Patent 6171286: Self-aligning syringe plunger
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Means moved by person to inject or remove fluent material to or from body inserted conduit, holder, or reservoir : Injector or aspirator syringe supported only by person during use (e.g., hand held hypodermic syringe, douche tube with forced injection, etc.) : With piston or plunger for expelling material from body or injector reservoir : Specific structure of means coupling piston to piston actuator : By rotatable means (e.g., micrometer, etc.))
Patent 6171287: Luer receiver and method for fluid transfer
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Means for controlling material flow to or from body, or metering a predetermined dose or amount : Having flow closing or opening means (e.g., plug, cap, seal, etc.) : Mounted in material reservoir)
Patent 6171288: Ostomy bag
(SURGERY : MEANS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING BODY FLUIDS OR WASTE MATERIAL (E.G., RECEPTACLES, ETC.) : Receptacle attached to or inserted within body to receive discharge therefrom : Receptacle engaging around permanent surgically constructed body opening (e.g., colostomy, etc.) : Having deodorant means (e.g., filter) : With external collector or support means)
Patent 6171289: Safety device for colostomy having a wetness detector and alarm
(SURGERY : MEANS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING BODY FLUIDS OR WASTE MATERIAL (E.G., RECEPTACLES, ETC.) : Receptacle attached to or inserted within body to receive discharge therefrom : Receptacle engaging around permanent surgically constructed body opening (e.g., colostomy, etc.) : With hydrocolloid type seal (e.g., gel, starch, karaya gum, etc.) : With external collector or support means)
Patent 6171290: Absorbent article having double side cuffs
(SURGERY : MEANS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING BODY FLUIDS OR WASTE MATERIAL (E.G., RECEPTACLES, ETC.) : Absorbent pad for external or internal application and supports therefor (e.g., catamenial devices, diapers, etc.) : Having specific design, shape, or structural feature : Needled or punched layer)
Patent 6171291: Generally thin, flexible, sanitary napkin with central absorbent hump
(SURGERY : MEANS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING BODY FLUIDS OR WASTE MATERIAL (E.G., RECEPTACLES, ETC.) : Absorbent pad for external or internal application and supports therefor (e.g., catamenial devices, diapers, etc.) : Having specific design, shape, or structural feature : Hourglass shape : Absorbent means interposed between pervious topsheet and impervious backsheet : Carboxy-radical containing)
Patent 6171292: Toilet-disposable absorbent interlabial device
(SURGERY : MEANS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING BODY FLUIDS OR WASTE MATERIAL (E.G., RECEPTACLES, ETC.) : Absorbent pad for external or internal application and supports therefor (e.g., catamenial devices, diapers, etc.) : Having specific design, shape, or structural feature : Intravaginal : Release sheet)
Patent 6171293: Venting devices
(SURGERY : CONTAINER FOR BLOOD OR BODY TREATING MATERIAL, OR MEANS USED THEREWITH (E.G., NEEDLE FOR PIERCING CONTAINER CLOSURE, ETC.) : Absorbent pad for external or internal application and supports therefor (e.g., catamenial devices, diapers, etc.))
Patent 6171294: Method and device for transdermal electrotransport delivery of fentanyl and sufentanil
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Method : Enhanced absorption of therapeutic material internally using iontophoretic treatment : Axially adjustable)
Patent 6171295: Intravascular catheter with composite reinforcement
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Body inserted tubular conduit structure (e.g., needles, cannulas, nozzles, trocars, catheters, etc.) : Flexible catheter or means (e.g., coupling) used therewith : With reinforcing structure : Colostomy apparatus)
Patent 6171296: Flow directed catheter
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Body inserted tubular conduit structure (e.g., needles, cannulas, nozzles, trocars, catheters, etc.) : Flexible catheter or means (e.g., coupling) used therewith : With reinforcing structure : Providing varying degrees of flexibility along longitudinal axis : Removable plug)
Patent 6171297: Radiopaque catheter tip
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Body inserted tubular conduit structure (e.g., needles, cannulas, nozzles, trocars, catheters, etc.) : Flexible catheter or means (e.g., coupling) used therewith : With reinforcing structure : Lumen enforced by embedded or coiling strands : Braided or woven strands surrounding lumen :)
Patent 6171298: Intravesical infuser
(SURGERY : CONTROLLED RELEASE THERAPEUTIC DEVICE OR SYSTEM : Implanted dynamic device or system :)
Patent 6171299: Method of providing surgical access through an incision
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS :)
Patent 6171300: Tubing cassette and method for cooling a surgical handpiece
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS :)
Patent 6171301: Apparatus and method for dynamic cooling of biological tissues for thermal mediated surgery
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Light application : Dermatological : Cataracts or glaucoma)
Patent 6171302: Apparatus and method including a handpiece for synchronizing the pulsing of a light source
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Light application : Dermatological : Cataracts or glaucoma)
Patent 6171303: Methods and apparatus for myocardial revascularization
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Light application : Applicators : Placed in body : With optical fiber :)
Patent 6171304: Method and apparatus for controlling contact of biomedical electrodes with patient skin
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Electrical application : Tip or other heat concentration means)
Patent 6171305: RF ablation apparatus and method having high output impedance drivers
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Electrical application : Systems : Tip in electrical circuit)
Patent 6171306: Systems and methods for forming large lesions in body tissue using curvilinear electrode elements
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Electrical application : Applicators : Coagulation)
Patent 6171307: Bone stabilizer and method
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : With intermediate pivot)
Patent 6171308: Method and apparatus for external fixation of large bones
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : External fixation means : Couch)
Patent 6171309: External fixator for repairing fractures of distal radius and wrist
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : External fixation means : Compression or distraction mechanism : With pivot to pedestal)
Patent 6171310: Device and method for handling an implant covering a bone tunnel
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Internal fixation means : Pin connector)
Patent 6171311: Transverse connector
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Internal fixation means : Spinal positioner or stabilizer : Cyclable or incrementable)
Patent 6171312: Power-driven osteotome tools for compaction of bone tissue
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Orthopedic cutting instrument : Reamer or drill : Staple or similar driven fastener)
Patent 6171313: Distraction apparatus for subapical osteotomy and vertical segment distraction and ridge augmentation
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Means for use in bone reperation : Osteotome or scraper)
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