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Patent 6171314: Method and apparatus for maintaining open air passageways
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Means for removing foreign objects from the throat or connected passageways (e.g., probang) : Means for use in bone reperation)
Patent 6171315: Apparatus for severing and capturing polyps
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Means for removing tonsils, adenoids or polyps : By wire loop or snare : By pressure application)
Patent 6171316: Endoscopic surgical instrument for rotational manipulation
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier : Mechanical suture or ligature applier : Clip fed from supply)
Patent 6171317: Knot tying device and method
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier : Suturing or ligating aid or guide : Means for clamping needle to handle)
Patent 6171318: Hernia mesh patch with stiffening layer
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Surgical mesh, connector, clip, clamp or band : Suturing or ligating aid or guide)
Patent 6171319: Anastomosis device with hole punch
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Surgical mesh, connector, clip, clamp or band : Suturing or ligating aid or guide)
Patent 6171320: Surgical clip
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Surgical mesh, connector, clip, clamp or band : Suturing or ligating aid or guide)
Patent 6171321: Devices and methods for performing a vascular anastomosis
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Surgical mesh, connector, clip, clamp or band : Connector for hollow body organs : Alignment device (e.g., approximators))
Patent 6171323: Tongue cleaner
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Optic, otic or oral scrapper or abrader : Occluding clip, clamp, or band)
Patent 6171324: Marker for corneal incision
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Corneal cutter or guide for corneal cutter : By electrical or thermal application)
Patent 6171325: Apparatus and method for incising
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Cutting, puncturing or piercing : Cutter carried on elongated probe-like member : Recriprocating or oscillating cutter : Removable)
Patent 6171326: Three dimensional, low friction vasoocclusive coil, and method of manufacture
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Internal pressure applicator (e.g., dilator) : Puncturing or piercing)
Patent 6171327: Intravascular filter and method
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Internal pressure applicator (e.g., dilator) : With emboli trap or filter : Nose or throat)
Patent 6171328: Intravascular catheter filter with interlocking petal design and methods of use
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Internal pressure applicator (e.g., dilator) : With emboli trap or filter : Nose or throat)
Patent 6171329: Self-expanding defect closure device and method of making and using
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Sutureless closure : Combined with another device)
Patent 6171330: Pneumatic surgical instrument for the distribution and placement of connecting or fastening means
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Sutureless closure : Material placed on opposed sides of incision or wound : Staple fastener : Screw, rack and pinion or pawl and racket)
Patent 6171331: Method of treating of pathological tissues and device to effect the same
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Light application : With fluid circulation)
Patent 6171332: Light source
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Light application : Laser application : For body member)
Patent 6171333: Heating and cooling comforter
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Thermal applicators : With fluid supply : Microwave or RF (high frequency))
Patent 6171334: Expandable stent and method of use
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : ARTERIAL PROSTHESIS (I.E., BLOOD VESSEL) : Stent structure : Stent penetrating natural blood vessel)
Patent 6171335: Heart valve prosthesis
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : HEART VALVE : Flexible leaflet : Supported by frame : Bileaflet)
Patent 6171336: Method, implant, and apparatus for refractive keratoplasty
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : EYE PROSTHESIS (E.G., LENS OR CORNEAL IMPLANT, OR ARTIFICIAL EYE, ETC.) : Corneal implant : Flexible chamber or diaphragm dirrectly compressed by pressurized working fluid)
Patent 6171337: Positive power anterior chamber ocular implant
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : EYE PROSTHESIS (E.G., LENS OR CORNEAL IMPLANT, OR ARTIFICIAL EYE, ETC.) : Intraocular lens : Material characteristic of corneal implant)
Patent 6171338: Biodegradable surgical implants and devices
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : ARTERIAL PROSTHESIS (I.E., BLOOD VESSEL) : Stent structure : Helically wound : Temperature responsive)
Patent 6171339: Multi-lumen spinal implant guide and method
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Bone : Spine bone : Including spinal disc spacer between adjacent spine bones : One filament)
Patent 6171340: Method and device for regenerating cartilage in articulating joints
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Bone : Joint bone : Including spinal disc spacer between adjacent spine bones)
Patent 6171341: Prosthesis for the upper extremity of the humerus
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Bone : Joint bone : Shoulder joint bone : One filament)
Patent 6171342: Medical fastening system
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Bone : Joint bone : Knee joint bone : Modular type :)
Patent 6171343: Ultra high molecular weight polyethylene components treated to resist shearing and frictional wear
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Bone : Bone surface coating : Polymer coating)
Patent 6171344: Bladder submucosa seeded with cells for tissue reconstruction
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Hollow or tubular part or organ (e.g., bladder, urethra, bronchi, bile duct, etc.) : Bone composition)
Patent 6171345: Detergent compositions
(BLEACHING AND DYEING; FLUID TREATMENT AND CHEMICAL MODIFICATION OF TEXTILES AND FIBERS : CLEANING OR LAUNDERING : Cellulose ester or ether fibers)
Patent 6171346: Dual-step stain removal process
(BLEACHING AND DYEING; FLUID TREATMENT AND CHEMICAL MODIFICATION OF TEXTILES AND FIBERS : FLUID TREATMENT (MANIPULATIVE) : Manipulation of liquid : Pulp or fibers (in bulk))
Patent 6171347: Compositions, methods and kits for reductively removing color from dyed hair
(BLEACHING AND DYEING; FLUID TREATMENT AND CHEMICAL MODIFICATION OF TEXTILES AND FIBERS : DYEING INVOLVING ANIMAL-DERIVED NATURAL FIBER MATERIAL (OTHER THAN SOLELY WOOL OR SILK), E.G., LEATHER, FUR, HAIR, FEATHERS, ETC., COMPOSITION, PROCESS, OR PRODUCT : Hair dyeing : Oxidation dye : With dye other than oxidation dye :)
Patent 6171348: Blue dyeing mixtures of fiber-reactive dyestuffs and their use for dyeing fiber material containing hydroxy and/or carboxamide groups
(BLEACHING AND DYEING; FLUID TREATMENT AND CHEMICAL MODIFICATION OF TEXTILES AND FIBERS : REACTIVE DYE COMPOSITION, PROCESS, OR PRODUCT : Alkylene sulfato, halotriazine, halodiazine, haloquinoxaline, or halopyrimidine dye : Silica or calcareous substrate, e.g., glass, etc.)
Patent 6171349: Reactive dye composition
(BLEACHING AND DYEING; FLUID TREATMENT AND CHEMICAL MODIFICATION OF TEXTILES AND FIBERS : REACTIVE DYE COMPOSITION, PROCESS, OR PRODUCT : Alkylene sulfato, halotriazine, halodiazine, haloquinoxaline, or halopyrimidine dye : Silica or calcareous substrate, e.g., glass, etc.)
Patent 6171350: Apparatus for mounting electronic parts to a mounting body
(METAL WORKING : BARRIER LAYER OR SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE MAKING : Means for opening or separating a pack)
Patent 6171351: Strip coatings for metal components of drive units and their process of manufacture
(ABRASIVE TOOL MAKING PROCESS, MATERIAL, OR COMPOSITION : IMPREGNATING OR COATING AN ABRASIVE TOOL :)
Patent 6171352: Chemical mechanical abrasive composition for use in semiconductor processing
(ABRASIVE TOOL MAKING PROCESS, MATERIAL, OR COMPOSITION : WITH INORGANIC MATERIAL : Cellulose or derivative thereof)
Patent 6171353: Apparatus for treating waste gases
(GAS SEPARATION : WITH NONLIQUID CLEANING MEANS FOR SEPARATING MEDIA : With heating or cooling means :)
Patent 6171354: Self-adhesive air filter for forced air climate control system
(GAS SEPARATION : WITH SEPARATING MEDIA BYPASS OR SYSTEM GAS PRESSURE RELIEF (E.G., RUPTURABLE OR DEFORMABLE) : Multiple members serially spaced in flow conduit)
Patent 6171355: Aerosol separator; and method
(GAS SEPARATION : PLURAL SERIAL BASICALLY DIVERSE SEPARATING MEDIA : Plural stages in unitary casing : Deflector and fibrous, filamentary, particulate solids, or cohesive sheet filter type : Filamentary brush type or fibrous mass : Tubular or annular for radial gas flow : With connected trough or channel)
Patent 6171356: Cyclonic vacuum generator apparatus and method
(GAS SEPARATION : PLURAL SERIAL BASICALLY DIVERSE SEPARATING MEDIA : Plural stages in unitary casing : Deflector and fibrous, filamentary, particulate solids, or cohesive sheet filter type : Cohesive sheet-like filter : Cyclone or centrifugal whirl type deflector : Including imperforate upstream bag end deflector)
Patent 6171357: Air filter
(GAS SEPARATION : COMBINED OR CONVERTIBLE : Involving shielding apparatus : Multi-ply, strata, or laminated)
Patent 6171358: Calcium nitrate based fertilizer
(CHEMISTRY: FERTILIZERS : PROCESSES AND PRODUCTS : Inorganic material : Nitrogen-containing (except ammonium) : Nitrates : Alkali metal or ammonium-containing)
Patent 6171359: Powder mixture for thermal diffusion coating
(SPECIALIZED METALLURGICAL PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS FOR USE THEREIN, CONSOLIDATED METAL POWDER COMPOSITIONS, AND LOOSE METAL PARTICULATE MIXTURES : COMPOSITIONS : Loose particulate mixture (i.e., composition) containing metal particles : Mixture contains particles of nonmetal : Base metal is Beryllium(Be) only)
Patent 6171360: Binder for injection molding of metal powder or ceramic powder and molding composition and molding method wherein the same is used
(SPECIALIZED METALLURGICAL PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS FOR USE THEREIN, CONSOLIDATED METAL POWDER COMPOSITIONS, AND LOOSE METAL PARTICULATE MIXTURES : COMPOSITIONS : Loose particulate mixture (i.e., composition) containing metal particles : Base metal one or more of Beryllium(Be), Magnesium(Mg), or Aluminum(Al))
Patent 6171361: High fluorine frits for continuous casting of metals
(SPECIALIZED METALLURGICAL PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS FOR USE THEREIN, CONSOLIDATED METAL POWDER COMPOSITIONS, AND LOOSE METAL PARTICULATE MIXTURES : COMPOSITIONS : Solid treating composition for liquid metal (e.g., flux, slagging agent, casting agent, etc.) or charge : For casting or teeming operation :)
Patent 6171362: Method for refining molten aluminum alloy and flux for refining molten aluminum alloy
(SPECIALIZED METALLURGICAL PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS FOR USE THEREIN, CONSOLIDATED METAL POWDER COMPOSITIONS, AND LOOSE METAL PARTICULATE MIXTURES : COMPOSITIONS : Solid treating composition for liquid metal (e.g., flux, slagging agent, casting agent, etc.) or charge : For casting or teeming operation :)
Patent 6171363: Method for producing tantallum/niobium metal powders by the reduction of their oxides with gaseous magnesium
(SPECIALIZED METALLURGICAL PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS FOR USE THEREIN, CONSOLIDATED METAL POWDER COMPOSITIONS, AND LOOSE METAL PARTICULATE MIXTURES : PROCESSES : Producing or purifying free metal powder or producing or purifying alloys in powder form (i.e., named or of size up to 1,000 microns in its largest dimension) : At 300 degrees C or greater : Purifying powdered metal or reducing powdered metal compound to free metal : Step at 300 degrees C or greater after step at less than 300 degrees C using nonmetallic material which is liquid under standard conditions)
Patent 6171364: Method for stable operation of a smelter reactor
(SPECIALIZED METALLURGICAL PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS FOR USE THEREIN, CONSOLIDATED METAL POWDER COMPOSITIONS, AND LOOSE METAL PARTICULATE MIXTURES : PROCESSES : Process control responsive to sensed condition : Temperature sensed : Of molten metal : Producing or treating Iron(Fe) or Iron alloy)
Patent 6171365: Process for the production of liquid pig iron or liquid intermediate products of liquid steel and spongy metal
(SPECIALIZED METALLURGICAL PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS FOR USE THEREIN, CONSOLIDATED METAL POWDER COMPOSITIONS, AND LOOSE METAL PARTICULATE MIXTURES : PROCESSES : Producing or treating free metal : At 300 degrees C or greater (e.g., pyrometallurgy, etc.) : Iron(Fe) : Reduction to metallic Iron(Fe) within shaft furnace : Externally supplied gas reductant : Solid Iron(Fe) produced within shaft furnace : With melting Iron(Fe) product outside shaft furnace : With gasification of solid carbonaceous material in melt (e.g., coal, etc.) :)
Patent 6171366: Control systems for operating gas cleaning devices
(GAS SEPARATION: PROCESSES : WITH CONTROL RESPONSIVE TO SENSED CONDITION :)
Patent 6171367: Method and apparatus for delivering and recycling a bubble-free liquid chemical
(GAS SEPARATION: PROCESSES : SELECTIVE DIFFUSION OF GASES : Selective diffusion of gases through substantially solid barrier (e.g., semipermeable membrane, etc.) : Degasification of liquid :)
Patent 6171368: Gas extraction from closed containers
(GAS SEPARATION: PROCESSES : SELECTIVE DIFFUSION OF GASES : Selective diffusion of gases through substantially solid barrier (e.g., semipermeable membrane, etc.) : Oxygen permeates barrier :)
Patent 6171369: Vacuum cleaner bag construction and method of operation
(GAS SEPARATION: PROCESSES : ELECTRIC OR ELECTROSTATIC FIELD (E.G., ELECTROSTATIC PRECIPITATION, ETC.) : Selective diffusion of gases through substantially solid barrier (e.g., semipermeable membrane, etc.))
Patent 6171370: Adsorbent for separating gases
(GAS SEPARATION: PROCESSES : SOLID SORPTION : Including reduction of pressure : Plural pressure varying steps (e.g., pressure swing adsorption, etc.) : Liquid addition precedes electrical precipitation)
Patent 6171371: Process and unit for producing oxygen by adsorption with a short cycle
(GAS SEPARATION: PROCESSES : SOLID SORPTION : Including reduction of pressure : Plural pressure varying steps (e.g., pressure swing adsorption, etc.) : Sweep gas used : Feed gas or constituent thereof is sweep gas :)
Patent 6171372: Nitrogen dioxide absorbent
(GAS SEPARATION: PROCESSES : SOLID SORPTION : Inorganic gas or liquid particle sorbed (e.g., vapor, mist, etc.) : Nitrogen containing compound sorbed : Nitrogen oxide sorbed : By heating)
Patent 6171373: Adsorptive monolith including activated carbon, method for making said monolith, and method for adsorbing chemical agents from fluid streams
(GAS SEPARATION: PROCESSES : SOLID SORPTION : Inorganic gas or liquid particle sorbed (e.g., vapor, mist, etc.) : Oxygen or ozone sorbed : Sulfur dioxide or sulfur trioxide sorbed)
Patent 6171374: Plate and frame fluid exchanging assembly with unitary plates and seals
(GAS SEPARATION: APPARATUS : APPARATUS FOR SELECTIVE DIFFUSION OF GASES (E.G., SEMIPERMEABLE MEMBRANE, ETC.) : Plural separate barriers :)
Patent 6171375: Vacuum cleaner exhaust filter with ion generation stage
(GAS SEPARATION: APPARATUS : ELECTRIC FIELD SEPARATION APPARATUS (E.G., ELECTRICAL PRECIPITATOR, ELECTROSTATIC TYPE, ETC.) : Electric charge produced by friction (e.g., by gas flow, etc.) : Organic compound containing layer)
Patent 6171376: Air conditioner with electronic dust collector
(GAS SEPARATION: APPARATUS : ELECTRIC FIELD SEPARATION APPARATUS (E.G., ELECTRICAL PRECIPITATOR, ELECTROSTATIC TYPE, ETC.) : Electrode cleaner, apparatus part flusher, discharger, or wet collector (e.g., wet film electrode, etc.) : Voltage sensing means)
Patent 6171377: Regenerative compressed air/gas dryer
(GAS SEPARATION: APPARATUS : SOLID SORBENT APPARATUS : Plural solid sorbent beds : With recovery or separation means for desorbing fluid : Including liquid contacting means)
Patent 6171378: Chemical preconcentrator
(GAS SEPARATION: APPARATUS : SOLID SORBENT APPARATUS : With means regenerating solid sorbent : With means for driving gas flow)
Patent 6171379: Separator for separating water from a water droplet containing flow of fluid
(GAS SEPARATION: APPARATUS : DEGASIFYING MEANS FOR LIQUID : Including means to remove mist entrained in gas : Baffle, filter, or screen : With heat exchange means)
Patent 6171380: Microprocessor cooler with integral acoustic attenuator
(GAS SEPARATION: APPARATUS : WITH SOUND DAMPING MEANS (I.E., NOISE ATTENUATION) : Sound attenuating gas flow path : Baffle in flow path : For internal combustion engine : Perforated plate)
Patent 6171381: Aqueous metallic ink composition
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Marking : Inks : Pigment containing : Specified surfactant containing)
Patent 6171382: Aqueous carbon black dispersions
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Marking : Inks : Pigment containing : The pigment is inorganic : Hydrocarbon compound containing)
Patent 6171383: Bismuth manganese oxide green pigments
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Pigment, filler, or aggregate compositions, e.g., stone, shale, pebbles, rock, etc. : Composition contains identified material other than water : Bismuth, vanadium, molybdenum, or tungsten compound containing (Bi, V, Mo, or W) : Oxidation of carbon black or product thereof, e.g., treating of carbon black to increase volatile content or to lower pH, etc.)
Patent 6171384: High surface area silicate pigment and method
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Pigment, filler, or aggregate compositions, e.g., stone, shale, pebbles, rock, etc. : Composition contains identified material other than water : Silicon containing : Inorganic silicon compound, e.g., diatomaceous earth, soil, glass, sand, etc., or material derived therefrom : Aluminum compound containing, e.g., feldspar, mullite, etc. : Clay or material derived from clay containing, e.g., bentonite, montmorillonite, etc.)
Patent 6171385: Adhesive mixture suitable for mounting and demounting a semiconductor wafer
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Inorganic settable ingredient containing : Natural resin containing (e.g., shellac, turpentine, balsam, copal, etc.) : Rosin or tall oil (e.g., colophony, etc.) : Carbohydrate)
Patent 6171386: Cementing compositions, a method of making therefor, and a method for cementing wells
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Inorganic settable ingredient containing : Portland type cement : Organic material containing : Calcium sulfate specified (e.g., gypsum, anhydrite, plaster of Paris, etc.))
Patent 6171387: Reversible agglomeration of fine particle plaster of Paris
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Inorganic settable ingredient containing : Calcium sulfate (e.g., gypsum, anhydrite, plaster of Paris, etc.) : Portland type cement per se (e.g., clinker preparation, etc.))
Patent 6171388: Lightweight gypsum composition
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Inorganic settable ingredient containing : Calcium sulfate (e.g., gypsum, anhydrite, plaster of Paris, etc.) : With organic material : Keene's cement)
Patent 6171389: Methods of producing doped semiconductors
(SINGLE-CRYSTAL, ORIENTED-CRYSTAL, AND EPITAXY GROWTH PROCESSES; NON-COATING APPARATUS THEREFOR : PROCESSES OF GROWTH WITH A SUBSEQUENT STEP ACTING ON THE CRYSTAL TO ADJUST THE IMPURITY AMOUNT (E.G., DIFFUSING, DOPING, GETTERING, IMPLANTING) :)
Patent 6171390: Method for preparing oxide single crystalline materials
(SINGLE-CRYSTAL, ORIENTED-CRYSTAL, AND EPITAXY GROWTH PROCESSES; NON-COATING APPARATUS THEREFOR : PROCESSES OF GROWTH FROM LIQUID OR SUPERCRITICAL STATE : Using heat (e.g., strain annealing))
Patent 6171391: Method and system for controlling growth of a silicon crystal
(SINGLE-CRYSTAL, ORIENTED-CRYSTAL, AND EPITAXY GROWTH PROCESSES; NON-COATING APPARATUS THEREFOR : PROCESSES OF GROWTH FROM LIQUID OR SUPERCRITICAL STATE : Having pulling during growth (e.g., Czochralski method, zone drawing) : With a step of measuring, testing, or sensing (e.g., using TV, photo, or X-ray detector or weight changes) :)
Patent 6171392: Method for producing silicon single crystal
(SINGLE-CRYSTAL, ORIENTED-CRYSTAL, AND EPITAXY GROWTH PROCESSES; NON-COATING APPARATUS THEREFOR : PROCESSES OF GROWTH FROM LIQUID OR SUPERCRITICAL STATE : Having pulling during growth (e.g., Czochralski method, zone drawing) : Forming an intended mixture (excluding mixed crystal) (e.g., doped) : Comprising a silicon crystal with oxygen containing impurity : Shape defined by a solid member other than seed or product (e.g., edge-defined film-fed growth, Stepanov method))
Patent 6171393: Seed crystal and method of manufacturing single crystal
(SINGLE-CRYSTAL, ORIENTED-CRYSTAL, AND EPITAXY GROWTH PROCESSES; NON-COATING APPARATUS THEREFOR : PROCESSES OF GROWTH FROM LIQUID OR SUPERCRITICAL STATE : Having pulling during growth (e.g., Czochralski method, zone drawing) : With a significant technique for (a) preliminary preparation or growth starting or (b) product handling or growth ending (e.g., arrangement of or crystallography of seed) : Replenishing of precursor during growth (e.g., continuous method, zone pulling))
Patent 6171394: Method for manufacturing compound semiconductor epitaxial wafer
(SINGLE-CRYSTAL, ORIENTED-CRYSTAL, AND EPITAXY GROWTH PROCESSES; NON-COATING APPARATUS THEREFOR : FORMING FROM VAPOR OR GASEOUS STATE (E.G., VPE, SUBLIMATION) : With decomposition of a precursor (except impurity or dopant precursor) composed of diverse atoms (e.g., CVD) : Including change in a growth-influencing parameter (e.g., composition, temperature, concentration, flow rate) during growth (e.g., multilayer or junction or superlattice growing) : Having bottom-up crystallization (e.g., VFG, VGF))
Patent 6171395: Process and heating device for melting semiconductor material
(SINGLE-CRYSTAL, ORIENTED-CRYSTAL, AND EPITAXY GROWTH PROCESSES; NON-COATING APPARATUS THEREFOR : APPARATUS : Fully-sealed or vacuum-maintained chamber (e.g., ampoule))
Patent 6171396: Growing system for uniformly growing thin film over semiconductor wafer through rotation
(SINGLE-CRYSTAL, ORIENTED-CRYSTAL, AND EPITAXY GROWTH PROCESSES; NON-COATING APPARATUS THEREFOR : APPARATUS : With means for treating single-crystal (e.g., heat treating) : With a window or port for visual observation or examination)
Patent 6171397: Paint film transfer device
(COATING APPARATUS : SOLID APPLICATOR CONTACTING WORK : Movably mounted applicator : Web or belt applicator : With guide or gauge for edge or face of work)
Patent 6171398: Apparatus for coating a conduit surface
(COATING APPARATUS : PROJECTION OR SPRAY TYPE : Work-supported and guided carriage : Inside of hollow work : With doctor or film distributing feeder engaging applicator)
Patent 6171399: Apparatus and method for deposition of a viscious material on a substrate
(COATING APPARATUS : IMMERSION OR WORK-CONFINED POOL TYPE : Mask or stencil : Running length work)
Patent 6171400: Vertical semiconductor wafer carrier
(COATING APPARATUS : WORK HOLDERS, OR HANDLING DEVICES : With tank structure, liquid supply, control, and/or nonradiant heating means)
Patent 6171401: Process liquid dispense apparatus
(COATING APPARATUS : PROGRAM, CYCLIC, OR TIME CONTROL : Responsive to condition of coating material)
Patent 6171402: Thermal conditioning apparatus
(COATING APPARATUS : WITH INDICATING, TESTING, INSPECTING, OR MEASURING MEANS : Valve actuator)
Patent 6171403: Cleaning and drying apparatus, wafer processing system and wafer processing method
(CLEANING AND LIQUID CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : : For metallic, siliceous, or calcareous basework, including chemical bleaching, oxidation or reduction : Semiconductor cleaning)
Patent 6171404: Use of carbon dioxide and carbonic acid to clean contact lenses
(CLEANING AND LIQUID CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : : For metallic, siliceous, or calcareous basework, including chemical bleaching, oxidation or reduction : Including acidic agent : Semiconductor cleaning)
Patent 6171405: Methods of removing contaminants from integrated circuit substrates using cleaning solutions
(CLEANING AND LIQUID CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : : For metallic, siliceous, or calcareous basework, including chemical bleaching, oxidation or reduction : Including acidic agent : Semiconductor cleaning)
Patent 6171406: Method of removing stains from structural surface
(CLEANING AND LIQUID CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : : Using solid work treating agents : In particulate or comminuted form : Semiconductor cleaning)
Patent 6171407: Ventilation fixture and method of using same
(CLEANING AND LIQUID CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : : Including use of vacuum, suction, or inert atmosphere : Carbon removal (e.g., from engines))
Patent 6171408: Process for manufacturing tape wound core strips and inductive component with a tape wound core
(METAL TREATMENT : PROCESS OF MODIFYING OR MAINTAINING INTERNAL PHYSICAL STRUCTURE (I.E., MICROSTRUCTURE) OR CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF METAL, PROCESS OF REACTIVE COATING OF METAL AND PROCESS OF CHEMICAL-HEAT REMOVING (E.G., FLAME-CUTTING, ETC.) OR BURNING OF METAL : Magnetic materials : Treatment in a magnetic field : Treatment in a magnetic field)
Patent 6171409: Process for the chemical treatment of metal surfaces and installation suitable therefor
(METAL TREATMENT : PROCESS OF MODIFYING OR MAINTAINING INTERNAL PHYSICAL STRUCTURE (I.E., MICROSTRUCTURE) OR CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF METAL, PROCESS OF REACTIVE COATING OF METAL AND PROCESS OF CHEMICAL-HEAT REMOVING (E.G., FLAME-CUTTING, ETC.) OR BURNING OF METAL : Processes of coating utilizing a reactive composition which reacts with metal substrate or composition therefore : Liquid reactive coating composition utilized : Contains phosphorus : Nonreactive halogenated hydrocarbon)
Patent 6171410: Hard magnetic alloy, hard magnetic alloy compact, and method for producing the same
(METAL TREATMENT : STOCK : Magnetic : Rare earth and transition metal containing : Boron containing : In fused state)
Patent 6171411: Rolling bearing
(METAL TREATMENT : STOCK : Carburized or nitrided : Ferrous (i.e., iron base) : Ferrous (i.e., iron base))
Patent 6171412: Coated seizure-hardening type cold-rolled steel sheet having excellent aging resistance and method of production thereof
(METAL TREATMENT : STOCK : Ferrous (i.e., iron base) : Ferrous (i.e., iron base))
Patent 6171413: Soft cold-rolled steel sheet and method for making the same
(METAL TREATMENT : STOCK : Ferrous (i.e., iron base) : Beryllium or boron containing : Eight percent or more total content of nickel and/or manganese containing)
Patent 6171414: Rolling bearing
(METAL TREATMENT : STOCK : Ferrous (i.e., iron base) : Chromium containing, but less than 9 percent : Eight percent or more total content of nickel and/or manganese containing)
Patent 6171415: Ultrasonic impact methods for treatment of welded structures
(METAL TREATMENT : PROCESS OF MODIFYING OR MAINTAINING INTERNAL PHYSICAL STRUCTURE (I.E., MICROSTRUCTURE) OR CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF METAL, PROCESS OF REACTIVE COATING OF METAL AND PROCESS OF CHEMICAL-HEAT REMOVING (E.G., FLAME-CUTTING, ETC.) OR BURNING OF METAL : Producing or treating layered, bonded, welded, or mechanically engaged article or stock as a final product : Utilizing wave energy (e.g., laser, electromagnetic wave energy, etc.), plasma or electron arc or beam : Of aluminum(Al) or aluminum alloy)
Patent 6171416: Method of producing can steel strip
(METAL TREATMENT : PROCESS OF MODIFYING OR MAINTAINING INTERNAL PHYSICAL STRUCTURE (I.E., MICROSTRUCTURE) OR CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF METAL, PROCESS OF REACTIVE COATING OF METAL AND PROCESS OF CHEMICAL-HEAT REMOVING (E.G., FLAME-CUTTING, ETC.) OR BURNING OF METAL : Heating or cooling of solid metal : Iron(Fe) or iron base alloy : Localized or zone heating or cooling : With working : And cooling or quenching)
Patent 6171417: Property recovering method for Ni-base heat resistant alloy
(METAL TREATMENT : PROCESS OF MODIFYING OR MAINTAINING INTERNAL PHYSICAL STRUCTURE (I.E., MICROSTRUCTURE) OR CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF METAL, PROCESS OF REACTIVE COATING OF METAL AND PROCESS OF CHEMICAL-HEAT REMOVING (E.G., FLAME-CUTTING, ETC.) OR BURNING OF METAL : Heating or cooling of solid metal : Nickel(Ni) or nickel base alloy : Tungsten(W) or tungsten base alloy)
Patent 6171418: Methods for dynamic balancing
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : With measuring, testing, or inspecting : To similarly formed batt)
Patent 6171419: Apparatus and method for forming an interior panel for a vehicle
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : With pore forming in situ to form cellular lamina : Foaming : Wrapping of sheet material (e.g., tape) about conductor and/or conductor assembly)
Patent 6171420: Manufacturing process of functional film element
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : With vitrification or firing ceramic material : Subsequent to assembly of laminae)
Patent 6171421: Prism assembly and method for producing the same
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : Optically transparent glass sandwich making (e.g., window or filter) : With removal of defective area to be repaired)
Patent 6171422: Imaging element having a conductive polymer layer
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : With electro-deposition : About tubular lamina)
Patent 6171423: Method for fabricating composite pressure vessels
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : Bonding of flexible filamentary material while in indefinite length or running length : With winding of filamentary material : Winding about and uniting to core : Wrapping of belt prior to shaping)
Patent 6171424: Method of making fabric venetian blinds
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : Bonding of flexible filamentary material while in indefinite length or running length : With winding of filamentary material : Winding about subsequently removed core or mandrel : With cutting of filamentary material to form web or sheet : Shaping)
Patent 6171425: Process for producing multi-layer feminine hygienic pad
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : Of at least two bonded subassemblies : Of filamentary material only to form article)
Patent 6171426: Method of making a coated tampon applicator
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : With permanent bending or reshaping or surface deformation of self sustaining lamina : Running or continuous length work : Longitudinal bending : And edge-joining of one piece blank to form tube : Shaping)
Patent 6171427: High speed corrugator single facer with steam injection
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : With permanent bending or reshaping or surface deformation of self sustaining lamina : Running or continuous length work : Transverse corrugating : Treating material of corrugated lamina or dry adhesive thereon to render tacky : Shaping)
Patent 6171428: Method for fabricating automotive door trims
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : With permanent bending or reshaping or surface deformation of self sustaining lamina : By bending, drawing or stretch forming sheet to assume shape of configured lamina while in contact therewith : Surface deformation only (e.g., embossing))
Patent 6171429: Printing method and apparatus
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : Direct contact transfer of adhered lamina from carrier to base : Of portion only of lamina from carrier : Folding only)
Patent 6171430: Method and device for offset varnishing
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : With stripping of adhered lamina : With cutting of one lamina only while adhered : Pressure assisted bonding)
Patent 6171431: Welded fabric seams with inner and outer tabs
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : With cutting, punching, tearing or severing : And simultaneously bonding (e.g., cut-seaming) : Pressure assisted bonding)
Patent 6171432: Method of making a no waste absorbent product
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : With cutting, punching, tearing or severing : Prior to assembly : Continuous longitudinal slitting : Bonding face to face of laminae cut from single sheet : Shaping)
Patent 6171433: Method of making polymer powders and whiskers as well as particulate products of the method and atomizing apparatus
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : With direct application of electrical, magnetic, or radiant energy to work : Of continuous or running length bonded web)
Patent 6171434: Separation layer method for the flat coating of smooth surfaces (straight or curved) with self-adhesive foil
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : Utilizing parting or release material to prevent adhesion : To the lining of hollow body)
Patent 6171435: Method of installing pipes
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : Inserting of lamina in hole, aperture or recess of other lamina and adherence to side walls thereof : By nonuniform adhesive application)
Patent 6171436: Apparatus for removing slurry particles
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : DIFFERENTIAL FLUID ETCHING APPARATUS : For liquid etchant : With mechanical polishing (i.e., CMP-chemical mechanical polishing) : Organic containing)
Patent 6171437: Semiconductor manufacturing device
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : DIFFERENTIAL FLUID ETCHING APPARATUS : For liquid etchant : With specified workpiece support : Liquid etchant spray means)
Patent 6171438: Plasma processing apparatus and plasma processing method
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : DIFFERENTIAL FLUID ETCHING APPARATUS : With measuring, sensing, detection or process control means : For temperature detection or control : Liquid etchant spray means)
Patent 6171439: Manual stamp dispenser
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : DELAMINATING APPARATUS : Presses or press platen structures, per se)
Patent 6171440: Process for repulping wet strength paper having cationic thermosetting resin
(PAPER MAKING AND FIBER LIBERATION : PROCESSES OF CHEMICAL LIBERATION, RECOVERY OR PURIFICATION OF NATURAL CELLULOSE OR FIBROUS MATERIAL : Waste paper or textile waste :)
Patent 6171441: Resin-treated mercerized fibers and products thereof
(PAPER MAKING AND FIBER LIBERATION : PROCESSES OF CHEMICAL LIBERATION, RECOVERY OR PURIFICATION OF NATURAL CELLULOSE OR FIBROUS MATERIAL : With chemical or physical modification of liberated fiber : With alkali metal, alkaline earth metal, or ammonium compound)
Patent 6171442: Soft tissue
(PAPER MAKING AND FIBER LIBERATION : PROCESSES AND PRODUCTS : Multi-layer waterlaid webs or sheets : Layers of different properties : Fiber : Alkali metal, ammoninum, alkaline earth metal or magnesium hydroxide or carbonate in at least one stage)
Patent 6171443: Recyclable polymeric synthetic paper and method for its manufacture
(PAPER MAKING AND FIBER LIBERATION : PROCESSES AND PRODUCTS : With coating after drying : Separately formed webs subsequently united)
Patent 6171444: Method and composition for the sizing of paper with a mixture of a polyacid and a polybase
(PAPER MAKING AND FIBER LIBERATION : PROCESSES AND PRODUCTS : Non-fiber additive : Cellulosic)
Patent 6171445: Process for controlling deposit of sticky material
(PAPER MAKING AND FIBER LIBERATION : PROCESSES AND PRODUCTS : Conditioning, preparing or repairing of apparatus : Fluid deckle or shower)
Patent 6171446: Press felt with grooved fibers having improved dewatering characteristics
(PAPER MAKING AND FIBER LIBERATION : APPARATUS : Running or indefinite length product forming and/or treating means : Press and felt : With felt structure or felt composition : Vibrating or shaking (e.g., shake frames))
Patent 6171447: Papermaking belt having peninsular segments
(PAPER MAKING AND FIBER LIBERATION : APPARATUS : Running or indefinite length product forming and/or treating means : Press and felt : With felt structure or felt composition : Vibrating or shaking (e.g., shake frames))
Patent 6171448: Apparatus for screening waste paper pulp
(PAPER MAKING AND FIBER LIBERATION : APPARATUS : Slurry supply conditioning or condition maintaining : Heated die)
Patent 6171449: Cascade reboiling of ethylbenzene/styrene columns
(DISTILLATION: APPARATUS : APPARATUS : Systems : Separatory : Still and column : Plural columns : Gas bench)
Patent 6171450: Method for plasma treatment in hollow bodies
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : : Electrostatic field or electrical discharge : Processes of purifying materials)
Patent 6171451: Method and apparatus for producing complex carbon molecules
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : : Electrostatic field or electrical discharge : Carbon : Hydrocarbons)
Patent 6171452: Electrodeless discharge system for controlled generation of ozone
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : : Electrostatic field or electrical discharge : Ozone : Hydrocarbons)
Patent 6171453: Alignment mark shielding ring and method of using
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : : Coating, forming or etching by sputtering : Glow discharge sputter deposition (e.g., cathode sputtering, etc.) : Using cohesive filter or solid packing)
Patent 6171454: Method for coating surfaces using a facility having sputter electrodes
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : : Coating, forming or etching by sputtering : Glow discharge sputter deposition (e.g., cathode sputtering, etc.) : Using cohesive filter or solid packing)
Patent 6171455: Target for use in magnetron sputtering of aluminum for forming metallization films having low defect densities and methods for
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : : Coating, forming or etching by sputtering : Glow discharge sputter deposition (e.g., cathode sputtering, etc.) : Measuring or testing (e.g., of operating parameters, property of article, etc.) : Using modifying agent)
Patent 6171456: Method for making improved long life bonding tools
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : : Coating, forming or etching by sputtering : Glow discharge sputter deposition (e.g., cathode sputtering, etc.) : Specified deposition material or use : Using modifying agent)
Patent 6171457: Method of fabricating low resistance, anti-reflection CRT
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : : Coating, forming or etching by sputtering : Glow discharge sputter deposition (e.g., cathode sputtering, etc.) : Specified deposition material or use : Optical or photoactive : Absorptive : Acid prepared, recovered, or treated)
Patent 6171458: Method for manufacturing an absorbent layer for solar collectors, a device for performing the method and an absorbent layer for solar collectors
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : : Coating, forming or etching by sputtering : Glow discharge sputter deposition (e.g., cathode sputtering, etc.) : Specified deposition material or use : Optical or photoactive : Absorptive : Acid prepared, recovered, or treated)
Patent 6171459: Resputtering to achieve better step coverage
Patent 6171460: Chemically protected electrode system
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : APPARATUS : Electrolytic : Elements : Electrodes : Composition : Free carbon containing)
Patent 6171461: Sputtering cathode
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : APPARATUS : Coating, forming or etching by sputtering : Coating : Specified gas feed or withdrawal : Hook or loop)
Patent 6171462: Device for holding lenses, especially for eye glasses to be coated in a vacuum coating or sputtering machine
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : APPARATUS : Coating, forming or etching by sputtering : Coating : Specified work holder : Target composition)
Patent 6171463: Electrophoresis method and apparatus for separating bio-organic molecules
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : : Electrophoresis or electro-osmosis processes and electrolyte compositions therefor when not provided for elsewhere : Gel electrophoresis : Using gel-filled capillary)
Patent 6171464: Suspensions and methods for deposition of luminescent materials and articles produced thereby
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : : Electrophoresis or electro-osmosis processes and electrolyte compositions therefor when not provided for elsewhere : Coating or forming of object : Using bath having designated chemical composition (DCC) : Resultant coating is solely inorganic : With heat treatment of a coated layer (e.g., curing, sintering, etc.))
Patent 6171465: Desalter
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : : Electrical (including simultaneous electrical and magnetic) separation or purification of liquid or magnetic treatment of liquid (other than separation) : Predominantly hydrocarbon : Resolving emulsion or dispersion : Using modifying agent : Water : Acid prepared, recovered, or treated)
Patent 6171466: Method and apparatus for electrophoretic focusing
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : APPARATUS : Electrophoretic or electro-osmotic apparatus : Etching)
Patent 6171467: Electrochemical-control of abrasive polishing and machining rates
(ELECTROLYSIS: PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS USED THEREIN, AND METHODS OF PREPARING THE COMPOSITIONS : ELECTROLYTIC COATING (PROCESS, COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF PREPARING COMPOSITION) : Contacting coating as it forms with solid member or material other than electrode : Energy produced by laser)
Patent 6171468: Direct metallization process
(ELECTROLYSIS: PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS USED THEREIN, AND METHODS OF PREPARING THE COMPOSITIONS : ELECTROLYTIC COATING (PROCESS, COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF PREPARING COMPOSITION) : Coating selected area : Coating is microcracked)
Patent 6171469: Method and apparatus for increasing the oxygen content of water
(ELECTROLYSIS: PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS USED THEREIN, AND METHODS OF PREPARING THE COMPOSITIONS : ELECTROLYTIC MATERIAL TREATMENT (PRODUCT, PROCESS, AND ELECTROLYTE COMPOSITION) : Water, sewage, or other waste water : With control responsive to sensed condition : Vessel (e.g., ship hull, steam boiler, etc.))
Patent 6171470: Method for measuring component of a gaseous emission
(ELECTROLYSIS: PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS USED THEREIN, AND METHODS OF PREPARING THE COMPOSITIONS : ELECTROLYTIC ANALYSIS OR TESTING (PROCESS AND ELECTROLYTE COMPOSITION) : For oxygen or oxygen containing compound (except water) : Using solid electrolyte : Gaseous oxygen or oxygen containing compound : In combustible gas (e.g., air/fuel mixture for internal combustion engine, etc.) : Using anode containing magnesium)
Patent 6171471: Heavy oil upgrading process (LAW813)
(MINERAL OILS: PROCESSES AND PRODUCTS : CHEMICAL CONVERSION OF HYDROCARBONS : With subsequent treatment of products : Solvent extraction : Plural stages of distillation)
Patent 6171472: Selective purge for reactor recycle loop
(MINERAL OILS: PROCESSES AND PRODUCTS : CHEMICAL CONVERSION OF HYDROCARBONS : With subsequent treatment of products : Separation of vapors and liquid products : With additional separation of vapor products : With cracking of the first stage intermediate fraction)
Patent 6171473: Integrated residue thermal cracking and partial oxidation process
(MINERAL OILS: PROCESSES AND PRODUCTS : CHEMICAL CONVERSION OF HYDROCARBONS : Cracking : Separation of vapors and liquid products)
Patent 6171474: Zeolite Y catalyst containing silicon useful for hydrocracking
(MINERAL OILS: PROCESSES AND PRODUCTS : CHEMICAL CONVERSION OF HYDROCARBONS : Cracking : Hydrogenative : Catalytic : Silica or silicate containing catalyst : With metal or metal oxide : With group III metal, rare earth metal, or metal oxide (i.e., Sc, Y, Al, Ga, ln, Tl, metal of atomic number 57-71, or oxide thereof) :)
Patent 6171475: Process for controlled degradation of hydrocarbon polymers
(MINERAL OILS: PROCESSES AND PRODUCTS : CHEMICAL CONVERSION OF HYDROCARBONS : Cracking : Hydrogenative : Catalytic : Silica or silicate containing catalyst : With metal or metal oxide : With group III metal, rare earth metal, or metal oxide (i.e., Sc, Y, Al, Ga, ln, Tl, metal of atomic number 57-71, or oxide thereof) : With group IV metal or metal oxide (i.e., Ti, Zr, Hf, Ge, Sn, Pb, or oxide thereof) :)
Patent 6171476: Cavitation enhanced liquid atomization
(MINERAL OILS: PROCESSES AND PRODUCTS : CHEMICAL CONVERSION OF HYDROCARBONS : Solids contacting and mixing : Suspension system : Liquid feed : Solids and contacting fluids are both in series)
Patent 6171477: Hydroconversion of vacuum distillates and deasphalted oils in fixed beds and boiling beds
(MINERAL OILS: PROCESSES AND PRODUCTS : REFINING : Sulfur removal (free or combined sulfur) : With hydrogen : Plural stage treatments with hydrogen : Acyclic alcohol)
Patent 6171478: Process for the desulfurization of a hydrocarbonaceous oil
(MINERAL OILS: PROCESSES AND PRODUCTS : REFINING : Sulfur removal (free or combined sulfur) : With hydrogen : With subsequent treatment of product : Acyclic alcohol)
Patent 6171479: Microwave heated catalyst and process
(MINERAL OILS: PROCESSES AND PRODUCTS : CHEMICAL CONVERSION OF HYDROCARBONS : Cracking : Hydrogenative : Catalytic : With condensation of second stage vapors)
Patent 6171480: Automated closed recirculating aquaculture filtration system
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : WITH ALARM, INDICATOR, REGISTER, RECORDER, SIGNAL OR INSPECTION MEANS : Separating)
Patent 6171481: Water purifier
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : FLOW, FLUID PRESSURE OR MATERIAL LEVEL, RESPONSIVE : Discharge of treated material : Check valve controlled : With lighter constituent outlet control)
Patent 6171482: Self-aligning reusable liquid filtering system
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : FLOW, FLUID PRESSURE OR MATERIAL LEVEL, RESPONSIVE : Fluid pressure responsive by-pass : Controls valve)
Patent 6171483: Subsea raw water injection facility
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : STRUCTURAL INSTALLATION : Geographic (e.g., drainage ditch, septic, pond) : Aquarium or swimming pool)
Patent 6171484: Bubble trap having inlet/outlet tube and docking port
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : WITH GAS SEPARATOR : Within gravitational separator)
Patent 6171485: Process for producing a chlorine dioxide-containing disinfectant solution for water treatment
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : WITH PRELIMINARY CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : With pump, injector or siphon)
Patent 6171486: Liquid chromatography column
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : WITH MEANS TO ADD TREATING MATERIAL : Chromatography : With sediment recycle means directly to main stream)
Patent 6171487: Dual-flow filter for biological effluent purification
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : WITH MEANS TO ADD TREATING MATERIAL : Plural distinct separators : Filters : Diverse type)
Patent 6171488: Fluid conditioning system
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : WITH MEANS TO ADD TREATING MATERIAL : Directly applied to separator : Submerged fluid inlet : With outlet at surface, e.g., froth flotation, etc. : And gas injecting means other than by mechanical agitation : Including addition of diverse fluid)
Patent 6171489: Polymer beads and method for preparation thereof
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : MAGNETIC : Directly applied to separator)
Patent 6171490: Water purifier with a rotating magnet
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : MAGNETIC : With additional separator : Submerged fluid inlet)
Patent 6171491: Fuel filter assembly with standpipe having valve element
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : WITH REPAIR OR ASSEMBLING MEANS : Placement of container opens flow controller : Imperforate base recess in plate)
Patent 6171492: Filter for liquid fuel
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : ELECTRICAL INSULATING OR ELECTRICITY DISCHARGING : Float)
Patent 6171493: Biological fluid filtration apparatus
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : SERIALLY CONNECTED DISTINCT TREATING WITH OR WITHOUT STORAGE UNITS : With storage unit : With oil water sorption means)
Patent 6171494: Hydraulic vessel system having a downwardly feeding separator
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : FILTER : Movable prefilt distributor : Drum type)
Patent 6171495: Automatic three-way valve
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : FILTER : With pump, gas pressure, or suction source : Fixed filter medium and movable stirrer or cleaner)
Patent 6171496: Antimicrobial filter cartridge
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : FILTER : Supported, shaped or superimposed formed mediums : Medium within foraminous supporting container or sheath : Longitudinal retainer or guide, (e.g., reflex coffee maker))
Patent 6171497: Highly permeable composite reverse osmosis membrane
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : FILTER : Material : Semipermeable membrane : Organic : Amine : Amide : Styrene)
Patent 6171498: Upflow water clarifier with central pier
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : TANGENTIAL FLOW OR CENTRIFUGAL FLUID ACTION : Material)
Patent 6171499: Optimised method for the treatment and energetic upgrading of urban and industrial sludge purifying plants
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : PROCESSES : Treatment by living organism : Including collecting or storing gas (e.g., fuel, carbon monoxide, etc.) :)
Patent 6171500: Biological process for breaking oil-water emulsions
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : PROCESSES : Treatment by living organism : Including adding ancillary growth medium for microorganism : And reusing oxidant)
Patent 6171501: Process for the separation of amino acids and their salts from an aqueous solution
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : PROCESSES : Liquid/liquid solvent or colloidal extraction or diffusing or passing through septum selective as to material of a component of liquid; such diffusing or passing being effected by other than only an ion exchange or sorption process : And additional treating agent other than mere mechanical manipulation (e.g., chemical, sorption, etc.))
Patent 6171502: End piece for a chromatographic column
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : PROCESSES : Chromatography : Diffusing or passing through septum selective as to material of a component of liquid)
Patent 6171503: Use of tetraphenyloborate for extraction of ammonium ions and amines from water
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : PROCESSES : Ion exchange or selective sorption : Including rehabilitating or regenerating exchange material or sorbent : Prior to ion exchange or sorption)
Patent 6171504: Magnetic water conditioner
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : PROCESSES : Using magnetic force : Sorbing organic constituent)
Patent 6171505: Higher actives dispersion polymer to aid clarification, dewatering, and retention and drainage
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : PROCESSES : Making an insoluble substance or accreting suspended constituents : Utilizing precipitant, flocculant, or coagulant, each with accelerator or with each other or plural precipitants, flocculants, or coagulants : Sequential introduction : Including organic agent : And significant characteristic of the bouyancy gas, other than mere addition of same)
Patent 6171506: Thickening of aqueous mineral suspensions
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : PROCESSES : Making an insoluble substance or accreting suspended constituents : Utilizing precipitant, flocculant, or coagulant, each with accelerator or with each other or plural precipitants, flocculants, or coagulants : Including organic agent : Including organic agent)
Patent 6171507: Combination above grade automatic method of stormwater separation and filtration
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : PROCESSES : Including controlling process in response to a sensed condition : Including agitation)
Patent 6171508: Method and apparatus for killing microorganisms in ship ballast water
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : PROCESSES : Chemical treatment : Including degassing : Synthetic polymer)
Patent 6171509: Method and apparatus for treating salt streams
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : PROCESSES : Chemical treatment : Plural spaced feedings : Synthetic polymer)
Patent 6171510: Method for making ink-jet printer nozzles
(ETCHING A SUBSTRATE: PROCESSES : FORMING OR TREATING THERMAL INK JET ARTICLE (E.G., PRINT HEAD, LIQUID JET RECORDING HEAD, ETC.) : Lens)
Patent 6171511: Thermal etching process of a ceramic under oxidizing conditions
(ETCHING A SUBSTRATE: PROCESSES : HEATING OR BAKING OF SUBSTRATE PRIOR TO ETCHING TO CHANGE THE CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF SUBSTRATE TOWARD THE ETCHANT : Nongaseous phase etching)
Patent 6171512: Etching solution for etching porous silicon, etching method using the etching solution and method of preparing semiconductor member using the
(ETCHING A SUBSTRATE: PROCESSES : ETCHING TO PRODUCE POROUS OR PERFORATED ARTICLE : Nongaseous phase etching)
Patent 6171513: Chemical-mechanical polishing system having a bi-material wafer backing film and two-piece wafer carrier
(ETCHING A SUBSTRATE: PROCESSES : NONGASEOUS PHASE ETCHING OF SUBSTRATE : Using film of etchant between a stationary surface and a moving surface (e.g., chemical lapping, etc.) : By electrical means or of an electrical property)
Patent 6171514: Polishing method for planarizing a substrate
(ETCHING A SUBSTRATE: PROCESSES : NONGASEOUS PHASE ETCHING OF SUBSTRATE : Using film of etchant between a stationary surface and a moving surface (e.g., chemical lapping, etc.) : Etchant contains solid particle (e.g., abrasive for polishing, etc.) : Silicon containing substrate is glass)
Patent 6171515: Fiber treatment composition containing amine-, polyol-, functional siloxanes
(COMPOSITIONS : TEXTILE PROCESSING AID COMPOSITIONS, OR PROCESSES OF PREPARING (E.G., LUBRICANTS OR ANTISTATIC AGENTS FOR FIBER, YARN, FABRIC, ETC.) : Textile softening)
Patent 6171516: Treatment agent for elastic polyurethane fibers, and elastic polyurethane fibers treated therewith
(COMPOSITIONS : TEXTILE PROCESSING AID COMPOSITIONS, OR PROCESSES OF PREPARING (E.G., LUBRICANTS OR ANTISTATIC AGENTS FOR FIBER, YARN, FABRIC, ETC.) : For tire cord yarn, elastomeric filaments, or biologically innocuous or absorbable fibers (e.g., spandex, textiles used in food packaging, absorbable surgical sutures, etc.) : For dispersion or collodial system)
Patent 6171517: Rubber compounding formulation and method
(COMPOSITIONS : COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING A SINGLE CHEMICAL REACTANT OR PLURAL NONINTERACTIVE CHEMICAL REACTANTS; I.E., NOT VIS-A-VIS : Organic reactant : For subsequent solid polymer treatment or preparation; e.g., crosslinking, grafting, curing, hardening, vulcanizing, etc. : Reactant contains ethylenic group : Cyclic anhydride moiety : Bromine or iodine)
Patent 6171518: Method of preparing a cross-linked macroscopically oriented polymer
(COMPOSITIONS : LIQUID CRYSTAL COMPOSITIONS : Metal compound containing)
Patent 6171519: Ferroelectric liquid crystal mixture
(COMPOSITIONS : LIQUID CRYSTAL COMPOSITIONS : Containing nonsteryl liquid crystalline compound of specified structure : Including heterocyclic ring : Boron, silicon, phosphorus, nitrogen, hydrogen, carbon, or halogen containing)
Patent 6171520: Reagents for labeling SH groups, process for the preparation of them and method for labeling with them
(COMPOSITIONS : ORGANIC LUMINESCENT MATERIAL CONTAINING COMPOSITIONS : Luminescent)
Patent 6171521: Zwitterionic water-soluble substituted imine corrosion inhibitors
(COMPOSITIONS : PRESERVATIVE AGENTS : Anti-corrosion : Organic compound containing : Nitrogen organic compound containing : Oxygen organic compound containing)
Patent 6171522: Heterocyclic aromatic anion salts, and their uses as ionic conducting materials
(COMPOSITIONS : ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE OR EMISSIVE COMPOSITIONS : Metal or metal compound containing)
Patent 6171523: Conductive polyphenylene ether-polyamide compositions and methods for their preparation
(COMPOSITIONS : ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE OR EMISSIVE COMPOSITIONS : Elemental carbon containing : With organic component : Resin, rubber, or derivative thereof containing : Organic P containing compounds)
Patent 6171524: Thermochromic coating for outdoor use and method of applying
(COMPOSITIONS : LIGHT TRANSMISSION MODIFYING COMPOSITIONS : Modification caused by energy other than light : Including benzene rings bonded through azo, azoxy, or azomethine linkage)
Patent 6171525: Process for the production of a photochromic object
(COMPOSITIONS : LIGHT TRANSMISSION MODIFYING COMPOSITIONS : Displaying color change : Including benzene rings bonded through azo, azoxy, or azomethine linkage)
Patent 6171526: Method for making a grooved spacer for a telecommunications cable
(PLASTIC AND NONMETALLIC ARTICLE SHAPING OR TREATING: PROCESSES : OPTICAL ARTICLE SHAPING OR TREATING : Optical fiber, waveguide, or preform : Forming connector or coupler (e.g., fiber link, etc.) :)
Patent 6171527: Process for producing resin molded article and mold used in the process
(PLASTIC AND NONMETALLIC ARTICLE SHAPING OR TREATING: PROCESSES : OPTICAL ARTICLE SHAPING OR TREATING : Light polarizing article or holographic article : Optical recording medium : Having lens integral with fiber)
Patent 6171528: Methods and apparatus for eyeglass lens curing using ultraviolet light
(PLASTIC AND NONMETALLIC ARTICLE SHAPING OR TREATING: PROCESSES : OPTICAL ARTICLE SHAPING OR TREATING : Utilizing plasma, electric, electromagnetic, particulate, or wave energy : Ultraviolet light utilized : Halogen containing)
Patent 6171529: Method of releasing a transparent polymer material from a mold and its use in the fabrication of a transparent polymer material article such as an
(PLASTIC AND NONMETALLIC ARTICLE SHAPING OR TREATING: PROCESSES : OPTICAL ARTICLE SHAPING OR TREATING : Changing mold size or shape during molding or with shrinkage compensation : With mold adherence or release : Halogen containing)
Patent 6171530: Process for the manufacture of high performance gun propellants
(PLASTIC AND NONMETALLIC ARTICLE SHAPING OR TREATING: PROCESSES : EXPLOSIVE OR PROPELLANT ARTICLE SHAPING OR TREATING : Rolling to form sheet or rod : Preform)
Patent 6171531: Method for simultaneous control of multiple accumulators
(PLASTIC AND NONMETALLIC ARTICLE SHAPING OR TREATING: PROCESSES : WITH MEASURING, TESTING, OR INSPECTING : Of process trim or excess blanked material (e.g., sprue, runner, flash, etc.))
Patent 6171532: Method of stabilizing sintered foam and of producing open-cell sintered foam parts
(PLASTIC AND NONMETALLIC ARTICLE SHAPING OR TREATING: PROCESSES : PORE FORMING IN SITU (E.G., FOAMING, ETC.) : Of inorganic materials : Including vitrification or firing : With filtration)
Patent 6171533: Multipurpose composite tubing
(PLASTIC AND NONMETALLIC ARTICLE SHAPING OR TREATING: PROCESSES : PORE FORMING IN SITU (E.G., FOAMING, ETC.) : Composite article making : Utilizing inflatable or expandable mold part or mold, per se : Burning out components to form pores)
Patent 6171534: Method of making a speaker cone and surround assembly
(PLASTIC AND NONMETALLIC ARTICLE SHAPING OR TREATING: PROCESSES : VACUUM TREATMENT OF WORK : To degas or prevent gas entrapment : To form generally spherical product)
Patent 6171535: Process for the manufacture of orthotic joints
(PLASTIC AND NONMETALLIC ARTICLE SHAPING OR TREATING: PROCESSES : WITH SEVERING, REMOVING MATERIAL FROM PREFORM MECHANICALLY, OR MECHANICALLY SUBDIVIDING WORKPIECE : Dividing work to form plural articles : Tubular work : Plurality of holes)
Patent 6171536: Apparatus and method for melt spinning of molten polymeric material
(PLASTIC AND NONMETALLIC ARTICLE SHAPING OR TREATING: PROCESSES : FORMING CONTINUOUS OR INDEFINITE LENGTH WORK : With prevention of equipment fouling accumulations or deposits : Sheet or web work)
Patent 6171537: Preparation of poly (urethaneurea) fibers
(PLASTIC AND NONMETALLIC ARTICLE SHAPING OR TREATING: PROCESSES : FORMING CONTINUOUS OR INDEFINITE LENGTH WORK : Shaping by extrusion : Screw extruder or screw feeder device : Filament (e.g., fiber, etc.) : Heating)
Patent 6171538: Molding multi-layered articles using coinjection techniques
(PLASTIC AND NONMETALLIC ARTICLE SHAPING OR TREATING: PROCESSES : MECHANICAL SHAPING OR MOLDING TO FORM OR REFORM SHAPED ARTICLE : To produce composite, plural part or multilayered article : By separately molding different article portions : Sequential formation of portion on same mold or a preform surface : Building unit having spaced walls)
Patent 6171539: Method for forming a molded grommet
(PLASTIC AND NONMETALLIC ARTICLE SHAPING OR TREATING: PROCESSES : MECHANICAL SHAPING OR MOLDING TO FORM OR REFORM SHAPED ARTICLE : Plural sequential shaping or molding steps on same workpiece : Molding followed by bending or twisting : Of filament)
Patent 6171540: Method of making a plastic angle bracket
(PLASTIC AND NONMETALLIC ARTICLE SHAPING OR TREATING: PROCESSES : MECHANICAL SHAPING OR MOLDING TO FORM OR REFORM SHAPED ARTICLE : Shaping against forming surface (e.g., casting, die shaping, etc.) : Applying heat or pressure : Introducing material under pressure into a closed mold cavity (e.g., injection molding, etc.) : Utilizing closed mold cavity)
Patent 6171541: Preform post-mold cooling method and apparatus
(PLASTIC AND NONMETALLIC ARTICLE SHAPING OR TREATING: PROCESSES : MECHANICAL SHAPING OR MOLDING TO FORM OR REFORM SHAPED ARTICLE : Shaping against forming surface (e.g., casting, die shaping, etc.) : Applying heat or pressure : Introducing material under pressure into a closed mold cavity (e.g., injection molding, etc.) : With heating or cooling : Including mixing of reactants)
Patent 6171542: Method and apparatus for the manufacture of blown plastic containers
(PLASTIC AND NONMETALLIC ARTICLE SHAPING OR TREATING: PROCESSES : DIRECT APPLICATION OF FLUID PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL TO PERMANENTLY SHAPE, DISTORT, OR SUSTAIN WORK : Including application of internal fluid pressure to hollow finite length parison to expand same into conformity with female mold part : Including extrusion : With movement of parison or workpiece from one work station to another : Movement is arcuate or rotary :)
Patent 6171543: Rocker panel construction
(PLASTIC AND NONMETALLIC ARTICLE SHAPING OR TREATING: PROCESSES : DIRECT APPLICATION OF FLUID PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL TO PERMANENTLY SHAPE, DISTORT, OR SUSTAIN WORK : With internal application of fluid pressure : Producing a tubular product)
Patent 6171544: Multiple coherent jet lance
(METALLURGICAL APPARATUS : PROCESS : Tuyere operation :)
Patent 6171545: Lance holder with multiple function gripping head
(METALLURGICAL APPARATUS : MEANS FOR MELTING OR VAPORIZING METAL OR TREATING LIQUEFIED METAL : By means introducing treating material : Gaseous treating material : Lance : With manipulating means : Concentric flow paths)
Patent 6171546: Powder metallurgical body with compacted surface
(POWDER METALLURGY PROCESSES : POWDER METALLURGY PROCESSES WITH HEATING OR SINTERING : Consolidation of powder prior to sintering : Addition of fugitive material)
Patent 6171547: Austenitic stainless steel having excellent sulfuric acid corrosion resistance and excellent workability
(ALLOYS OR METALLIC COMPOSITIONS : FERROUS (I.E., IRON BASE) : Nine percent or more chromium containing : Eight percent or more nickel containing : Copper containing : Group IV or V transition metal containing)
Patent 6171548: Surface and air sterilization using ultraviolet light and ultrasonic waves
(CHEMICAL APPARATUS AND PROCESS DISINFECTING, DEODORIZING, PRESERVING, OR STERILIZING : PROCESS DISINFECTING, PRESERVING, DEODORIZING, OR STERILIZING : Using sonic or ultrasonic energy : Essentially pure water environment)
Patent 6171549: Method for sterilizing products
(CHEMICAL APPARATUS AND PROCESS DISINFECTING, DEODORIZING, PRESERVING, OR STERILIZING : PROCESS DISINFECTING, PRESERVING, DEODORIZING, OR STERILIZING : Using direct contact with electrical or electromagnetic radiation : Essentially pure water environment)
Patent 6171550: Non-toxic base ingredient for consumer products
(CHEMICAL APPARATUS AND PROCESS DISINFECTING, DEODORIZING, PRESERVING, OR STERILIZING : PROCESS DISINFECTING, PRESERVING, DEODORIZING, OR STERILIZING : Using disinfecting or sterilizing substance : And additional disinfecting or sterilizing agent)
Patent 6171551: Electrolytic synthesis of peracetic acid and other oxidants
(CHEMICAL APPARATUS AND PROCESS DISINFECTING, DEODORIZING, PRESERVING, OR STERILIZING : PROCESS DISINFECTING, PRESERVING, DEODORIZING, OR STERILIZING : Using disinfecting or sterilizing substance : In situ generation of agent other than aldehyde or glycol : Using heavy metal or compound thereof)
Patent 6171552: Hydride formation analytical apparatus
(CHEMICAL APPARATUS AND PROCESS DISINFECTING, DEODORIZING, PRESERVING, OR STERILIZING : ANALYZER, STRUCTURED INDICATOR, OR MANIPULATIVE LABORATORY DEVICE : Means for analyzing liquid or solid sample : With specific analytical program control means)
Patent 6171553: Pipette with improved pipette tip and mounting shaft
(CHEMICAL APPARATUS AND PROCESS DISINFECTING, DEODORIZING, PRESERVING, OR STERILIZING : ANALYZER, STRUCTURED INDICATOR, OR MANIPULATIVE LABORATORY DEVICE : Miscellaneous laboratory apparatus and elements, per se : Pipette or other volumetric fluid transfer means : With thermoelectric detector)
Patent 6171554: Apparatus and method for alphanumerically identifying and arranging test tubes
(CHEMICAL APPARATUS AND PROCESS DISINFECTING, DEODORIZING, PRESERVING, OR STERILIZING : ANALYZER, STRUCTURED INDICATOR, OR MANIPULATIVE LABORATORY DEVICE : Miscellaneous laboratory apparatus and elements, per se : Holder, support, housing, or hood : With thermoelectric detector)
Patent 6171555: Reaction block docking station
(CHEMICAL APPARATUS AND PROCESS DISINFECTING, DEODORIZING, PRESERVING, OR STERILIZING : ANALYZER, STRUCTURED INDICATOR, OR MANIPULATIVE LABORATORY DEVICE : Miscellaneous laboratory apparatus and elements, per se : Holder, support, housing, or hood : With thermoelectric detector)
Patent 6171556: Method and apparatus for treating an engine exhaust gas stream
(CHEMICAL APPARATUS AND PROCESS DISINFECTING, DEODORIZING, PRESERVING, OR STERILIZING : CHEMICAL REACTOR : Waste gas purifier : With heat exchanger for reaction chamber or reactants located therein : Plural chemical reaction stages)
Patent 6171557: System for exhaust gas purification
(CHEMICAL APPARATUS AND PROCESS DISINFECTING, DEODORIZING, PRESERVING, OR STERILIZING : CHEMICAL REACTOR : Waste gas purifier : Including solid, extended surface, fluid contact reaction means; e.g., inert Raschig rings, particulate absorbent, particulate or monolithic catalyst, etc. : Regenerative heat sink)
Patent 6171558: Chlorine dioxide generator
(CHEMICAL APPARATUS AND PROCESS DISINFECTING, DEODORIZING, PRESERVING, OR STERILIZING : CHEMICAL REACTOR : With means applying electromagnetic wave energy or corpuscular radiation to reactants for initiating or perfecting chemical reaction : With ultraviolet radiation generating means : With RF input means)
Patent 6171559: Toothbrush sterilization unit for home use
(CHEMICAL APPARATUS AND PROCESS DISINFECTING, DEODORIZING, PRESERVING, OR STERILIZING : PHYSICAL TYPE APPARATUS : Apparatus for treating solid article or material with fluid chemical : Including rack, support or handling means : And vaporizer; e.g., boiler, etc.)
Patent 6171560: Snow globe air freshener and method of manufacture
(CHEMICAL APPARATUS AND PROCESS DISINFECTING, DEODORIZING, PRESERVING, OR STERILIZING : PHYSICAL TYPE APPARATUS : Including gas generating means : Including rack, support or handling means)
Patent 6171561: Mechanically loaded direct air circulation commodity disinfestation chamber
(CHEMICAL APPARATUS AND PROCESS DISINFECTING, DEODORIZING, PRESERVING, OR STERILIZING : PHYSICAL TYPE APPARATUS : Heat treating vessel with heating means : Including rack, support or handling means)
Patent 6171562: Process for the extraction and elimination of deleterious material from natural manganese dioxide and concentrate of manganese dioxide obtained by
(CHEMISTRY OF INORGANIC COMPOUNDS : TREATING MIXTURE TO OBTAIN METAL CONTAINING COMPOUND : Group VIIB metal (Mn, Tc, or Re) : Forming sulfide or matte)
Patent 6171563: Supported liquid membrane process for chromium removal and recovery
(CHEMISTRY OF INORGANIC COMPOUNDS : TREATING MIXTURE TO OBTAIN METAL CONTAINING COMPOUND : Group VIB metal (Cr, Mo, or W) : Ion exchanging or liquid-liquid extracting : Sulfating)
Patent 6171564: Process for extraction of metal from an ore or concentrate containing nickel and/or cobalt
(CHEMISTRY OF INORGANIC COMPOUNDS : TREATING MIXTURE TO OBTAIN METAL CONTAINING COMPOUND : Iron group metal (Fe, Co, or Ni) : Forming insoluble substance in liquid : Group IIIA metal)
Patent 6171565: Process for the operation of a nitrogen oxides storage catalyst
(CHEMISTRY OF INORGANIC COMPOUNDS : MODIFYING OR REMOVING COMPONENT OF NORMALLY GASEOUS MIXTURE : Nitrogen or nitrogenous component : Utilizing solid sorbent, catalyst, or reactant : Utilizing liquid as reactant)
Patent 6171566: Selective catalytic reduction for the removal of nitrogen oxides and catalyst body thereof
(CHEMISTRY OF INORGANIC COMPOUNDS : MODIFYING OR REMOVING COMPONENT OF NORMALLY GASEOUS MIXTURE : Nitrogen or nitrogenous component : Utilizing solid sorbent, catalyst, or reactant : Utilizing liquid as reactant)
Patent 6171567: Process for the purification of a gas containing hydrogen chloride
(CHEMISTRY OF INORGANIC COMPOUNDS : MODIFYING OR REMOVING COMPONENT OF NORMALLY GASEOUS MIXTURE : Halogenous component : Solid removal agent : Zeolite)
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