Patents 6172329 - 6172581

 

 

Patent 6172329: Ablated laser feature shape reproduction control
(ELECTRIC HEATING : METAL HEATING (E.G., RESISTANCE HEATING) : By arc : Using laser : Cutting : Etching or trimming : Methods : Responsive to pressure)

Patent 6172330: Method and apparatus for forming a through hole in a ceramic green sheet
(ELECTRIC HEATING : METAL HEATING (E.G., RESISTANCE HEATING) : By arc : Using laser : Cutting : Hole punching : Methods)

Patent 6172331: Method and apparatus for laser drilling
(ELECTRIC HEATING : METAL HEATING (E.G., RESISTANCE HEATING) : By arc : Using laser : Cutting : Hole punching : Methods : Responsive to pressure)

Patent 6172332: Fuel tank filler assembly for engine driven welder
(ELECTRIC HEATING : METAL HEATING (E.G., RESISTANCE HEATING) : By arc : Including arc-power supplies : With generator (e.g., gas engine driven) : Pulsating or periodic output)

Patent 6172333: Electric welding apparatus and method
(ELECTRIC HEATING : METAL HEATING (E.G., RESISTANCE HEATING) : By arc : Welding : Process : Power supply : Methods)

Patent 6172334: Tool kit for shielded metal-arc welding
(ELECTRIC HEATING : METAL HEATING (E.G., RESISTANCE HEATING) : Weld rod composition : With eye shield : Shielding)

Patent 6172335: Carpet seaming iron with electronic temperature control
(ELECTRIC HEATING : HEATING DEVICES : Combined with pressure application means : Sole plate-type pressure application means (e.g., flatiron) : With power supply, voltage or current-control means : Thermally responsive : Detachable tip)

Patent 6172336: Heating glass in tempering furnace
(ELECTRIC HEATING : HEATING DEVICES : Combined with container, enclosure, or support for material to be heated : With means whereby material to be heated may be passed continuously through heated area (e.g., conveyor) : Food conveying type (e.g., lunch box))

Patent 6172337: System and method for thermal processing of a semiconductor substrate
(ELECTRIC HEATING : HEATING DEVICES : Combined with container, enclosure, or support for material to be heated : Muffle-type enclosure : Food conveying type (e.g., lunch box))

Patent 6172338: Cooling system for a cooking appliance
(ELECTRIC HEATING : HEATING DEVICES : Combined with container, enclosure, or support for material to be heated : Oven type : With heat energy transfer, distribution, or accumulator means : Selectively energized)

Patent 6172339: Electrical cooking appliance with removable bowl
(ELECTRIC HEATING : HEATING DEVICES : Combined with container, enclosure, or support for material to be heated : With vessel and stand : With significant heating unit structure or composition)

Patent 6172340: Structure of a hot water bottle
(ELECTRIC HEATING : HEATING DEVICES : Combined with container, enclosure, or support for material to be heated : With vessel : With heating unit attaching or support means)

Patent 6172341: Electrically heatable water kettle
(ELECTRIC HEATING : HEATING DEVICES : Combined with container, enclosure, or support for material to be heated : With vessel : With temperature or current control means : Immersible)

Patent 6172342: Steering wheel heating system
(ELECTRIC HEATING : HEATING DEVICES : With power supply and voltage or current regulation or current control means : Automatic regulating or control means : Comprising voltage and/or current measuring and comparing or combining means : Thermomagnetic)

Patent 6172343: Heater and heater control with selective power rating
(ELECTRIC HEATING : HEATING DEVICES : With power supply and voltage or current regulation or current control means : Automatic regulating or control means : Including semiconductor means (e.g., transistor) : Including bridge means)

Patent 6172344: Electrically conductive materials
(ELECTRIC HEATING : HEATING DEVICES : With heater-unit housing, casing, or support means (e.g., frame and single sheet) : Flexible or resilient (e.g., warming pad) : Cloth or other fabric : Fusible link)

Patent 6172345: High-voltage cartridge heater and method of manufacturing same
(ELECTRIC HEATING : HEATING DEVICES : With heating unit structure : With resistive-element attaching, securing or electrical insulation means : Element embedded within or completely surrounded by core, sheath, or support means : Fusible link)

Patent 6172346: Method of processing ceramic materials and a microwave furnace therefore
(ELECTRIC HEATING : MICROWAVE HEATING : With diverse-type heating : Convection heating : Polyphase)

Patent 6172347: Microwave oven with halogen lamps
(ELECTRIC HEATING : MICROWAVE HEATING : With diverse-type heating : Resistive heating : Tunnel type)

Patent 6172348: High frequency heating apparatus
(ELECTRIC HEATING : MICROWAVE HEATING : With control system : Load condition sensor : Plural heating zones)

Patent 6172349: Autofocusing apparatus and method for high resolution microscope system
(RADIANT ENERGY : PHOTOCELLS; CIRCUITS AND APPARATUS : Photocell controls its own optical systems : Automatic focus control : Of a microscope : With a collimator)

Patent 6172350: Optical head and an optical information reading method applied therein
(RADIANT ENERGY : PHOTOCELLS; CIRCUITS AND APPARATUS : Photocell controls its own optical systems : Automatic focus control : Active autofocus : With optical storage medium; e.g., optical disc, etc. : With detector support)

Patent 6172351: Photoelectric integrated circuit device
(RADIANT ENERGY : PHOTOCELLS; CIRCUITS AND APPARATUS : Photocell controlled circuit : Plural photosensitive image detecting element arrays : With comparison)

Patent 6172352: Sensing module for accelerating signal readout from image sensors
(RADIANT ENERGY : PHOTOCELLS; CIRCUITS AND APPARATUS : Photocell controlled circuit : Plural photosensitive image detecting element arrays : With comparison)

Patent 6172353: System and method for measuring low power signals
(RADIANT ENERGY : PHOTOCELLS; CIRCUITS AND APPARATUS : Photocell controlled circuit : Special photocell or electron tube circuits : With specific relative positional geometry of photosensitive elements (e.g., an annular photosensitive element surrounding a coaxially mounted photosensitive element))

Patent 6172354: Operator input device
(RADIANT ENERGY : PHOTOCELLS; CIRCUITS AND APPARATUS : Optical or pre-photocell system : Controlled by article, person, or animal : Volume or level)

Patent 6172355: In-line inspection of containers
(RADIANT ENERGY : PHOTOCELLS; CIRCUITS AND APPARATUS : Optical or pre-photocell system : Controlled by article, person, or animal : Inanimate article : Conveyor or chute : Bottles :)

Patent 6172356: Light guide which guides light incident thereon in a longitudinal direction to be emitted from a side of the light guide parallel with the
(RADIANT ENERGY : PHOTOCELLS; CIRCUITS AND APPARATUS : Optical or pre-photocell system : Light conductor : Electronic switch)

Patent 6172357: Photoelectric tilt-detecting sensor and method of fabricating the same
(RADIANT ENERGY : PHOTOCELLS; CIRCUITS AND APPARATUS : Optical or pre-photocell system : Light valve (e.g., iris diaphragm) : Actuated by dynamic external physical quantity : Article and light ray relatively moved during sensing)

Patent 6172358: Multifunction input module
(RADIANT ENERGY : PHOTOCELLS; CIRCUITS AND APPARATUS : Optical or pre-photocell system : Light valve (e.g., iris diaphragm) : Actuated by dynamic external physical quantity : Shaft angle transducers : Bottles)

Patent 6172359: Position transducer
(RADIANT ENERGY : PHOTOCELLS; CIRCUITS AND APPARATUS : Optical or pre-photocell system : Light valve (e.g., iris diaphragm) : Actuated by dynamic external physical quantity : Shaft angle transducers : Bottles)

Patent 6172360: Scanner having back-side window and method for using the scanner
(RADIANT ENERGY : PHOTOCELLS; CIRCUITS AND APPARATUS : Optical or pre-photocell system : Means for moving optical system : Repetitious path : Rotary)

Patent 6172361: Methods for mounting an imager to a support structure and circuitry and systems embodying the same
(RADIANT ENERGY : PHOTOCELLS; CIRCUITS AND APPARATUS : Housings (in addition to cell casing) : Hoods, grating, baffles, diaphragms, masks)

Patent 6172362: Semiconductor gamma-ray camera and medical imaging system
(RADIANT ENERGY : CALIBRATION OR STANDARDIZATION METHODS :)

Patent 6172363: Method and apparatus for inspecting integrated circuit pattern
(RADIANT ENERGY : INSPECTION OF SOLIDS OR LIQUIDS BY CHARGED PARTICLES : Electron probe type : Magnetic field path-bending means)

Patent 6172364: Charged particle beam irradiation apparatus
(RADIANT ENERGY : INSPECTION OF SOLIDS OR LIQUIDS BY CHARGED PARTICLES : Electron probe type : Magnetic field path-bending means)

Patent 6172365: Electron beam inspection method and apparatus and semiconductor manufacturing method and its manufacturing line utilizing the same
(RADIANT ENERGY : INSPECTION OF SOLIDS OR LIQUIDS BY CHARGED PARTICLES : Electron probe type : Magnetic field path-bending means)

Patent 6172366: Device for producing and detecting induced heat radiation
(RADIANT ENERGY : INVISIBLE RADIANT ENERGY RESPONSIVE ELECTRIC SIGNALLING : Infrared responsive : Methods : With irradiation or heating of object or material : Heating of object or material : With gaseous sample)

Patent 6172367: Method and device for measuring electromagnetic waves emanating from a melt
(RADIANT ENERGY : INVISIBLE RADIANT ENERGY RESPONSIVE ELECTRIC SIGNALLING : Infrared responsive : Methods : With irradiation or heating of object or material : Heating of object or material : With gaseous sample)

Patent 6172368: Method of monitoring radiation using a floating gate field effect transistor dosimeter, and dosimeter for use therein
(RADIANT ENERGY : INVISIBLE RADIANT ENERGY RESPONSIVE ELECTRIC SIGNALLING : Semiconductor system : Dose or dose rate measurement : Ultraviolet light source)

Patent 6172369: Flat panel detector for radiation imaging with reduced trapped charges
(RADIANT ENERGY : INVISIBLE RADIANT ENERGY RESPONSIVE ELECTRIC SIGNALLING : Semiconductor system : Imaging system : X-ray or gamma-ray system : With a collimator)

Patent 6172370: Lateral PN arrayed digital x-ray image sensor
(RADIANT ENERGY : INVISIBLE RADIANT ENERGY RESPONSIVE ELECTRIC SIGNALLING : Semiconductor system : Imaging system : X-ray or gamma-ray system : With a collimator)

Patent 6172371: Robust cover plate for radiation imager
(RADIANT ENERGY : INVISIBLE RADIANT ENERGY RESPONSIVE ELECTRIC SIGNALLING : Semiconductor system : Scintillation system : X-ray or gamma-ray system)

Patent 6172372: Scanning system with linear gas bearings and active counter-balance options
(RADIANT ENERGY : IRRADIATION OF OBJECTS OR MATERIAL : Irradiation of semiconductor devices : Ion bombardment : Plural planar layer type)

Patent 6172373: Stage apparatus with improved positioning capability
(RADIANT ENERGY : PHOTOCELLS; CIRCUITS AND APPARATUS : Photocell controls its own optical systems : Controlling web, strand, strip, or sheet : Self-luminous target)

Patent 6172374: Dual laser homing sensor
(RADIANT ENERGY : PHOTOCELLS; CIRCUITS AND APPARATUS : With circuit for evaluating a web, strand, strip, or sheet : Measuring position : With alignment detection : With translucent material)

Patent 6172375: Distance measurement apparatus having dual distance measuring means
(RADIANT ENERGY : PHOTOCELLS; CIRCUITS AND APPARATUS : With circuit for evaluating a web, strand, strip, or sheet : Measuring position : Determining range from detector : With translucent material)

Patent 6172376: Method and system for measuring particles in a liquid sample
(RADIANT ENERGY : PHOTOCELLS; CIRCUITS AND APPARATUS : Optical or pre-photocell system : Fluent material in optical path : Scattered or reflected light : Tape, drum, or disc types)

Patent 6172377: Fluorescent optical liquid level sensor
(RADIANT ENERGY : PHOTOCELLS; CIRCUITS AND APPARATUS : Optical or pre-photocell system : Fluent material in optical path : Volume or level : Tape, drum, or disc types)

Patent 6172378: Integrated circuit varactor having a wide capacitance range
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : THIN ACTIVE PHYSICAL LAYER WHICH IS (1) AN ACTIVE POTENTIAL WELL LAYER THIN ENOUGH TO ESTABLISH DISCRETE QUANTUM ENERGY LEVELS OR (2) AN ACTIVE BARRIER LAYER THIN ENOUGH TO PERMIT QUANTUM MECHANICAL TUNNELING OR (3) AN ACTIVE LAYER THIN ENOUGH TO PERMIT CARRIER TRANSMISSION WITH SUBSTANTIALLY NO SCATTERING (E.G., SUPERLATTICE QUANTUM WELL, OR BALLISTIC TRANSPORT DEVICE) : Heterojunction : Quantum well :)

Patent 6172379: Method for optimizing QWIP grating depth
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : THIN ACTIVE PHYSICAL LAYER WHICH IS (1) AN ACTIVE POTENTIAL WELL LAYER THIN ENOUGH TO ESTABLISH DISCRETE QUANTUM ENERGY LEVELS OR (2) AN ACTIVE BARRIER LAYER THIN ENOUGH TO PERMIT QUANTUM MECHANICAL TUNNELING OR (3) AN ACTIVE LAYER THIN ENOUGH TO PERMIT CARRIER TRANSMISSION WITH SUBSTANTIALLY NO SCATTERING (E.G., SUPERLATTICE QUANTUM WELL, OR BALLISTIC TRANSPORT DEVICE) : Heterojunction : Quantum well : Superlattice : Light responsive structure : Si x Ge 1-x)

Patent 6172380: Semiconductor material
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : NON-SINGLE CRYSTAL, OR RECRYSTALLIZED, SEMICONDUCTOR MATERIAL FORMS PART OF ACTIVE JUNCTION (INCLUDING FIELD-INDUCED ACTIVE JUNCTION) : Non-single crystal, or recrystallized, material with specified crystal structure (e.g., specified crystal size or orientation) : Amorphous semiconductor is alloy or contains material to change band gap (e.g., Si x Ge 1-x , SiN y ))

Patent 6172381: Source/drain junction areas self aligned between a sidewall spacer and an etched lateral sidewall
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : NON-SINGLE CRYSTAL, OR RECRYSTALLIZED, SEMICONDUCTOR MATERIAL FORMS PART OF ACTIVE JUNCTION (INCLUDING FIELD-INDUCED ACTIVE JUNCTION) : Field effect device in non-single crystal, or recrystallized, Semiconductor material : In combination with device formed in single crystal semiconductor material (e.g., stacked FETs) : With heavily doped regions contacting amorphous semiconductor material (e.g., heavily doped source and drain))

Patent 6172382: Nitride semiconductor light-emitting and light-receiving devices
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : INCOHERENT LIGHT EMITTER STRUCTURE : With heterojunction : With electrical isolation means in integrated circuit structure)

Patent 6172383: Power MOSFET having voltage-clamped gate
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : REGENERATIVE TYPE SWITCHING DEVICE (E.G., SCR, COMFET, THYRISTOR) : Device protection (e.g., from overvoltage) : Surface feature (e.g., guard ring, groove, mesa, etc.))

Patent 6172384: Field effect transistor and a method for manufacturing a same
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : FIELD EFFECT DEVICE : Junction field effect transistor (unipolar transistor) : With Schottky gate : Schottky gate in groove : With groove or overhang for alignment)

Patent 6172385: Multilayer ferroelectric capacitor structure
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : FIELD EFFECT DEVICE : Having insulated electrode (e.g., MOSFET, MOS diode) : With ferroelectric material layer : Imaging array)

Patent 6172386: Ferroelectric memory device
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : FIELD EFFECT DEVICE : Having insulated electrode (e.g., MOSFET, MOS diode) : With ferroelectric material layer : Imaging array)

Patent 6172387: Semiconductor interconnection structure and method
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : FIELD EFFECT DEVICE : Having insulated electrode (e.g., MOSFET, MOS diode) : Insulated gate capacitor or insulated gate transistor combined with capacitor (e.g., dynamic memory cell) : Imaging array)

Patent 6172388: Method of fabricating dynamic random access memories
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : FIELD EFFECT DEVICE : Having insulated electrode (e.g., MOSFET, MOS diode) : Insulated gate capacitor or insulated gate transistor combined with capacitor (e.g., dynamic memory cell) : Imaging array)

Patent 6172389: Semiconductor memory device having a reduced area for a resistor element
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : FIELD EFFECT DEVICE : Having insulated electrode (e.g., MOSFET, MOS diode) : Insulated gate capacitor or insulated gate transistor combined with capacitor (e.g., dynamic memory cell) : Imaging array)

Patent 6172390: Semiconductor device with vertical transistor and buried word line
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : FIELD EFFECT DEVICE : Having insulated electrode (e.g., MOSFET, MOS diode) : Insulated gate capacitor or insulated gate transistor combined with capacitor (e.g., dynamic memory cell) : Capacitor in trench : Vertical transistor : Si x Ge 1-x)

Patent 6172391: DRAM cell arrangement and method for the manufacture thereof
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : FIELD EFFECT DEVICE : Having insulated electrode (e.g., MOSFET, MOS diode) : Insulated gate capacitor or insulated gate transistor combined with capacitor (e.g., dynamic memory cell) : Capacitor in trench : With means to insulate adjacent storage nodes (e.g., channel stops or field oxide) : Si x Ge 1-x)

Patent 6172392: Boron doped silicon capacitor plate
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : FIELD EFFECT DEVICE : Having insulated electrode (e.g., MOSFET, MOS diode) : Variable threshold (e.g., floating gate memory device) : With floating gate electrode : With increased effective electrode surface area (e.g., tortuous path, corrugated, or textured electrodes))

Patent 6172393: Nonvolatile memory having contactless array structure which can reserve sufficient on current, without increasing resistance, even if width of bit
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : FIELD EFFECT DEVICE : Having insulated electrode (e.g., MOSFET, MOS diode) : Variable threshold (e.g., floating gate memory device) : With floating gate electrode : With increased effective electrode surface area (e.g., tortuous path, corrugated, or textured electrodes))

Patent 6172394: Non-volatile semiconductor memory device having a floating gate with protruding conductive side-wall portions
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : FIELD EFFECT DEVICE : Having insulated electrode (e.g., MOSFET, MOS diode) : Variable threshold (e.g., floating gate memory device) : With floating gate electrode : With increased effective electrode surface area (e.g., tortuous path, corrugated, or textured electrodes))

Patent 6172395: Method of manufacture of self-aligned floating gate, flash memory cell and device manufactured thereby
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : FIELD EFFECT DEVICE : Having insulated electrode (e.g., MOSFET, MOS diode) : Variable threshold (e.g., floating gate memory device) : With floating gate electrode : With increased effective electrode surface area (e.g., tortuous path, corrugated, or textured electrodes))

Patent 6172396: ROM structure and method of manufacture
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : FIELD EFFECT DEVICE : Having insulated electrode (e.g., MOSFET, MOS diode) : Variable threshold (e.g., floating gate memory device) : With floating gate electrode : With additional contacted control electrode : With capacitor electrodes connection portion located centrally thereof (e.g., fin electrodes with central post))

Patent 6172397: Non-volatile semiconductor memory device
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : FIELD EFFECT DEVICE : Having insulated electrode (e.g., MOSFET, MOS diode) : Variable threshold (e.g., floating gate memory device) : With floating gate electrode : With additional contacted control electrode : With thin insulator region for charging or discharging floating electrode by quantum mechanical tunneling : Separate control electrodes for charging and for discharging floating electrode)

Patent 6172398: Trenched DMOS device provided with body-dopant redistribution-compensation region for preventing punch through and adjusting threshold voltage
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : FIELD EFFECT DEVICE : Having insulated electrode (e.g., MOSFET, MOS diode) : Short channel insulated gate field effect transistor : Gate controls vertical charge flow portion of channel (e.g., VMOS device) : Gate electrode in groove : With charging or discharging by control voltage applied to source or drain region (e.g., by avalanche breakdown of drain junction))

Patent 6172399: Formation of ultra-shallow semiconductor junction using microwave annealing
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : FIELD EFFECT DEVICE : Having insulated electrode (e.g., MOSFET, MOS diode) : Short channel insulated gate field effect transistor : Active channel region has a graded dopant concentration decreasing with distance from source region (e.g., double diffused device, DMOS transistor) : With lightly doped portion of drain region adjacent channel (e.g., LDD structure) : In integrated circuit structure)

Patent 6172400: MOS transistor with shield coplanar with gate electrode
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : FIELD EFFECT DEVICE : Having insulated electrode (e.g., MOSFET, MOS diode) : Short channel insulated gate field effect transistor : Active channel region has a graded dopant concentration decreasing with distance from source region (e.g., double diffused device, DMOS transistor) : All contacts on same surface (e.g., lateral structure) : With means to reduce ON resistance)

Patent 6172401: Transistor device configurations for high voltage applications and improved device performance
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : FIELD EFFECT DEVICE : Having insulated electrode (e.g., MOSFET, MOS diode) : Short channel insulated gate field effect transistor : With lightly doped portion of drain region adjacent channel (e.g., LDD structure) : All contacts on same surface (e.g., lateral structure))

Patent 6172402: Integrated circuit having transistors that include insulative punchthrough regions and method of formation
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : FIELD EFFECT DEVICE : Having insulated electrode (e.g., MOSFET, MOS diode) : Single crystal semiconductor layer on insulating substrate (SOI) : Gate electrode overlaps the source or drain by no more than depth of source or drain (e.g., self-aligned gate))

Patent 6172403: Electrostatic discharge protection circuit triggered by floating-base transistor
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : FIELD EFFECT DEVICE : Having insulated electrode (e.g., MOSFET, MOS diode) : With overvoltage protective means : Substrate is single crystal insulator (e.g., sapphire or spinel))

Patent 6172404: Tuneable holding voltage SCR ESD protection
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : FIELD EFFECT DEVICE : Having insulated electrode (e.g., MOSFET, MOS diode) : With overvoltage protective means : For protecting against gate insulator breakdown : Protection device includes insulated gate transistor structure (e.g., combined with resistor element) : For operation as bipolar or punchthrough element : As thin film structure (e.g., polysilicon resistor))

Patent 6172405: Semiconductor device and production process therefore
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : FIELD EFFECT DEVICE : Having insulated electrode (e.g., MOSFET, MOS diode) : Insulated gate field effect transistor in integrated circuit : Complementary insulated gate field effect transistors : Complementary transistors in wells of opposite conductivity types more heavily doped than the substrate region in which they are formed, e.g., twin wells : For operation as bipolar or punchthrough element)

Patent 6172406: Breakdown drain extended NMOS
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : FIELD EFFECT DEVICE : Having insulated electrode (e.g., MOSFET, MOS diode) : Including lightly doped drain portion adjacent channel (e.g., lightly doped drain, LDD device) : With gate electrode of controlled workfunction material (e.g., low workfunction gate material))

Patent 6172407: Source/drain and lightly doped drain formation at post interlevel dielectric isolation with high-K gate electrode design
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : FIELD EFFECT DEVICE : Having insulated electrode (e.g., MOSFET, MOS diode) : Gate insulator includes material (including air or vacuum) other than SiO 2 : With gate electrode of controlled workfunction material (e.g., low workfunction gate material))

Patent 6172408: Radiation-sensitive semiconductor device and method of manufacturing same
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : RESPONSIVE TO NON-ELECTRICAL SIGNAL (E.G., CHEMICAL, STRESS, LIGHT, OR MAGNETIC FIELD SENSORS) : Electromagnetic or particle radiation : Light : PIN detector, including combinations with non-light responsive active devices : With particular contact geometry (e.g., ring or grid))

Patent 6172409: Buffer grated structure for metrology mark and method for making the same
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : PHYSICAL CONFIGURATION OF SEMICONDUCTOR (E.G., MESA, BEVEL, GROOVE, ETC.) : With peripheral feature due to separation of smaller semiconductor chip from larger wafer (e.g., scribe region, or means to prevent edge effects such as leakage current at peripheral chip separation area) : Deep level dopant other than gold or platinum)

Patent 6172410: Collective substrate of active-matrix substrates, manufacturing method thereof and inspecting method thereof
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : PHYSICAL CONFIGURATION OF SEMICONDUCTOR (E.G., MESA, BEVEL, GROOVE, ETC.) : With peripheral feature due to separation of smaller semiconductor chip from larger wafer (e.g., scribe region, or means to prevent edge effects such as leakage current at peripheral chip separation area) : Deep level dopant other than gold or platinum)

Patent 6172411: Self-aligned contact structures using high selectivity etching
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : WITH MEANS TO CONTROL SURFACE EFFECTS : Insulating coating : Multiple layers : At least one layer of silicon oxynitride : Thin film ballasting means (e.g., polysilicon resistor))

Patent 6172412: High frequency microelectronics package
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : TRANSMISSION LINE LEAD (E.G., STRIPLINE, COAX, ETC.) : On integrated circuit)

Patent 6172413: Chip leads constrained in dielectric media
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : LEAD FRAME : On integrated circuit)

Patent 6172414: Apparatus and method for snap-on thermo-compression bonding
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : HOUSING OR PACKAGE : Of specified material other than copper (e.g., Kovar (T.M.)))

Patent 6172415: Thin plate member for semiconductor package and manufacturing method therefor
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : HOUSING OR PACKAGE : Insulating material : With heat sink : Directly attached to semiconductor device : Pin grid type)

Patent 6172416: Heat sink unit for cooling a plurality of exothermic units, and electronic apparatus comprising the same
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : HOUSING OR PACKAGE : With provision for cooling the housing or its contents : With raised portion of base for mounting semiconductor chip)

Patent 6172417: Integrated semiconductor devices
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : HOUSING OR PACKAGE : For plural devices : With gas coolant)

Patent 6172418: Semiconductor device and method for fabricating the same
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : HOUSING OR PACKAGE : For plural devices : With gas coolant)

Patent 6172419: Low profile ball grid array package
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : COMBINED WITH ELECTRICAL CONTACT OR LEAD : Bump leads : Layered)

Patent 6172420: Silicon delta-doped gallium arsenide/indium arsenide heterojunction OHMIC contact
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : COMBINED WITH ELECTRICAL CONTACT OR LEAD : Of specified material other than unalloyed aluminum : For compound semiconductor material : Contact for III-V material : Pin grid type)

Patent 6172421: Semiconductor device having an intermetallic layer on metal interconnects
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : COMBINED WITH ELECTRICAL CONTACT OR LEAD : Of specified material other than unalloyed aluminum : Layered : At least one layer forms a diffusion barrier : Pin grid type)

Patent 6172422: Semiconductor device and a manufacturing method thereof
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : COMBINED WITH ELECTRICAL CONTACT OR LEAD : Flip chip : Cross-over arrangement, component or structure)

Patent 6172423: Layer-type ball grid array semiconductor package and fabrication method thereof
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : COMBINED WITH ELECTRICAL CONTACT OR LEAD : Ball or nail head type contact, lead, or bond : Cross-over arrangement, component or structure)

Patent 6172424: Resin sealing type semiconductor device
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : ENCAPSULATED : Configuration or pattern of bonds)

Patent 6172425: Encapsulation of transmitter and receiver modules
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : ENCAPSULATED : Configuration or pattern of bonds)

Patent 6172426: Electrical energy producing platform and method of use
(PRIME-MOVER DYNAMO PLANTS : MISCELLANEOUS :)

Patent 6172427: Electric energy supply system for vehicle
(PRIME-MOVER DYNAMO PLANTS : ELECTRIC CONTROL : Engine control : Control in response to generator line conditions : Stop cranking responsive to generator output)

Patent 6172428: Digital control system and method for generator sets
(PRIME-MOVER DYNAMO PLANTS : ELECTRIC CONTROL : Engine control : Control in response to generator and prime mover conditions : Stop cranking responsive to generator output)

Patent 6172429: Hybrid energy recovery system
(PRIME-MOVER DYNAMO PLANTS : FLUID-CURRENT MOTORS : Fluid-current motors)

Patent 6172430: Device for locking and unlocking a door of a motor vehicle
(ELECTRICAL TRANSMISSION OR INTERCONNECTION SYSTEMS : VEHICLE MOUNTED SYSTEMS : Automobile : Antitheft : Plural generators)

Patent 6172431: Vehicle entry transmitter with conformable switch tip
(ELECTRICAL TRANSMISSION OR INTERCONNECTION SYSTEMS : VEHICLE MOUNTED SYSTEMS : Automobile : Antitheft : Plural generators)

Patent 6172432: Automatic transfer switch
(ELECTRICAL TRANSMISSION OR INTERCONNECTION SYSTEMS : PLURAL LOAD CIRCUIT SYSTEMS : Plural sources of supply : Substitute or alternate source : Diverse sources)

Patent 6172433: Alternating current generator with improved fans system
(ELECTRICAL GENERATOR OR MOTOR STRUCTURE : DYNAMOELECTRIC : Rotary : Cooling or fluid contact : Circulation : Self-forced : Suction pump or fan : Output member detail)

Patent 6172434: Automotive alternator
(ELECTRICAL GENERATOR OR MOTOR STRUCTURE : DYNAMOELECTRIC : Rotary : With other elements : Electric circuit elements : Connectors, terminals or lead-ins : Distributor or timer (e.g., ignition magnetos))

Patent 6172435: Flywheel power source device
(ELECTRICAL GENERATOR OR MOTOR STRUCTURE : DYNAMOELECTRIC : Rotary : With other elements : Inertia or fly-wheel device : Motion responsive (e.g., centrifugal switches))

Patent 6172436: Seal arrangement for an electric motor
(ELECTRICAL GENERATOR OR MOTOR STRUCTURE : DYNAMOELECTRIC : Rotary : With other elements : Bearing or air-gap adjustment or bearing lubrication : Housings, windows or covers)

Patent 6172437: Hybrid AC/DC motor
(ELECTRICAL GENERATOR OR MOTOR STRUCTURE : DYNAMOELECTRIC : Rotary : Plural collector-type machines : Plural commutator type : Commutator in field circuit)

Patent 6172438: Two-phase permanent-magnet electric rotating machine
(ELECTRICAL GENERATOR OR MOTOR STRUCTURE : DYNAMOELECTRIC : Rotary : Permanent magnet machines : Permanent magnet rotor : Mounting (such as on a surface of a shaft) : Mounted on a bell shape hub : Spring mounted flux shunt)

Patent 6172439: Motor rotor using a cylindrical yoke with slit
(ELECTRICAL GENERATOR OR MOTOR STRUCTURE : DYNAMOELECTRIC : Rotary : Permanent magnet machines : Permanent magnet rotor : Mounting (such as on a surface of a shaft) : Including thermal compensation : Spring mounted flux shunt)

Patent 6172440: Motor
(ELECTRICAL GENERATOR OR MOTOR STRUCTURE : DYNAMOELECTRIC : Rotary : Permanent magnet machines : Permanent magnet rotor : Transverse flux : Adjustable)

Patent 6172441: Rotor assembly
(ELECTRICAL GENERATOR OR MOTOR STRUCTURE : DYNAMOELECTRIC : Rotary : Rotor structure : Interfitting or claw tooth rotors : End turn supports)

Patent 6172442: Disk-type brushless single-phase DC motor
(ELECTRICAL GENERATOR OR MOTOR STRUCTURE : DYNAMOELECTRIC : Rotary : Rotor structure : Armatures : Disc : With composition feature)

Patent 6172443: Quartz crystal resonator with improved temperature performance and method therefor
(ELECTRICAL GENERATOR OR MOTOR STRUCTURE : NON-DYNAMOELECTRIC : Piezoelectric elements and devices : Surface acoustic wave devices : Orientation of piezoelectric material :)

Patent 6172444: Power system for impressing AC voltage across a capacitive element
(ELECTRICAL GENERATOR OR MOTOR STRUCTURE : NON-DYNAMOELECTRIC : Piezoelectric elements and devices : Electrical systems : Input circuit for simultaneous electrical and mechanical output from piezoelectric element : Grating or reflector in wave path)

Patent 6172445: Piezoelectric actuator
(ELECTRICAL GENERATOR OR MOTOR STRUCTURE : NON-DYNAMOELECTRIC : Piezoelectric elements and devices : With mechanical energy coupling means : On back of piezoelectric element)

Patent 6172446: Piezoelectric oscillator component, structure for supporting piezoelectric oscillator and method of mounting piezoelectric oscillator
(ELECTRICAL GENERATOR OR MOTOR STRUCTURE : NON-DYNAMOELECTRIC : Piezoelectric elements and devices : With mounting or support means : Compensated air gap)

Patent 6172447: Piezoelectric transformer device
(ELECTRICAL GENERATOR OR MOTOR STRUCTURE : NON-DYNAMOELECTRIC : Piezoelectric elements and devices : Orientation of piezoelectric polarization : Ceramic composition (e.g., barium titanate) : More than one poling direction (e.g., Rosen transformer) : 90 degrees to major surface and margin clamped only)

Patent 6172448: Method and apparatus for utilizing heat dissipated from an electrical device
(ELECTRIC LAMP AND DISCHARGE DEVICES : WITH TEMPERATURE MODIFIER : Having heat conducting path : Radiating type surface)

Patent 6172449: Method of manufacturing electronic tube and electronic tube
(ELECTRIC LAMP AND DISCHARGE DEVICES : CATHODE RAY TUBE : Shadow mask, support or shield : Monoscope)

Patent 6172450: Election gun having specific focusing structure
(ELECTRIC LAMP AND DISCHARGE DEVICES : CATHODE RAY TUBE : Plural beam generating or control : With focusing and accelerating electrodes : With studs)

Patent 6172451: Deflection yoke with vertical pincushion distortion
(ELECTRIC LAMP AND DISCHARGE DEVICES : CATHODE RAY TUBE : Beam deflecting means : With yoke : Electrostatic)

Patent 6172452: Low pressure mercury vapor discharge lamp with heat conductive component
(ELECTRIC LAMP AND DISCHARGE DEVICES : WITH LUMINESCENT SOLID OR LIQUID MATERIAL : With gaseous discharge medium : Phosphor on envelope wall : With amalgam : Plural)

Patent 6172453: Discharge lamp electrode
(ELECTRIC LAMP AND DISCHARGE DEVICES : WITH LUMINESCENT SOLID OR LIQUID MATERIAL : With gaseous discharge medium : Phosphor on envelope wall : Electrode structure or material : Plural)

Patent 6172454: FED spacer fibers grown by laser drive CVD
(ELECTRIC LAMP AND DISCHARGE DEVICES : WITH LUMINESCENT SOLID OR LIQUID MATERIAL : Vacuum-type tube : Phosphor on envelope wall)

Patent 6172455: Flat display screen including a cathode having electron emission microtips associated with a grid for extracting electrons from the microtips
(ELECTRIC LAMP AND DISCHARGE DEVICES : WITH LUMINESCENT SOLID OR LIQUID MATERIAL : Vacuum-type tube : Phosphor on envelope wall)

Patent 6172456: Field emission display
(ELECTRIC LAMP AND DISCHARGE DEVICES : WITH LUMINESCENT SOLID OR LIQUID MATERIAL : Vacuum-type tube : Phosphor on envelope wall)

Patent 6172457: Thermally compatible ceramic collars for flat panel displays
(ELECTRIC LAMP AND DISCHARGE DEVICES : WITH LUMINESCENT SOLID OR LIQUID MATERIAL : Vacuum-type tube : Phosphor on anode segments : Envelope structure or material)

Patent 6172458: Organic electroluminescent device with electrode of aluminum-lithium alloy
(ELECTRIC LAMP AND DISCHARGE DEVICES : WITH LUMINESCENT SOLID OR LIQUID MATERIAL : Solid-state type : With particular phosphor or electrode material : Organic phosphor : With shield or additional electrode)

Patent 6172459: Electron-injecting layer providing a modified interface between an organic light-emitting structure and a cathode buffer layer
(ELECTRIC LAMP AND DISCHARGE DEVICES : WITH LUMINESCENT SOLID OR LIQUID MATERIAL : Solid-state type : Plural layers : Organic phosphor)

Patent 6172460: Display device
(ELECTRIC LAMP AND DISCHARGE DEVICES : WITH GETTER : Gas generating)

Patent 6172461: Top electrode in color plasma display panel
(ELECTRIC LAMP AND DISCHARGE DEVICES : WITH GAS OR VAPOR : Three or more electrode discharge device : Multiple gaseous discharge display panel : Having intersecting electrode sets : With three sets of electrodes : With rare gas)

Patent 6172462: Ceramic metal halide lamp with integral UV-enhancer
(ELECTRIC LAMP AND DISCHARGE DEVICES : WITH GAS OR VAPOR : Three or more electrode discharge device : Start electrode exterior to envelope : With control electrode)

Patent 6172463: Internally cooled linear accelerator and drift tubes
(ELECTRIC LAMP AND DISCHARGE DEVICES: SYSTEMS : CATHODE RAY TUBE CIRCUITS : Combined cathode ray tube and circuit element structure : Inductor or distributed parameter-type inductive structure : Ray passes in or through a hollow distributed parameter device : Plural hollow devices : Devices excited to accelerate the ray across their gaps; e.g., synchrotrons : Plural hollow devices)

Patent 6172464: Compact screw-in fluorescent lamp
(ELECTRIC LAMP AND DISCHARGE DEVICES: SYSTEMS : COMBINED LOAD DEVICE OR LOAD DEVICE TEMPERATURE MODIFYING MEANS AND ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT DEVICE STRUCTURE : Discharge device load : Plural impedance elements)

Patent 6172465: Method for driving plasma display
(ELECTRIC LAMP AND DISCHARGE DEVICES: SYSTEMS : PLURAL POWER SUPPLIES : Plural cathode and/or anode load device : Diverse-type energizing or bias supplies to different electrodes : Electroluminescent device : Discharge control discharge device)

Patent 6172466: Phase-controlled dimmable ballast
(ELECTRIC LAMP AND DISCHARGE DEVICES: SYSTEMS : PERIODIC SWITCH IN THE SUPPLY CIRCUIT : Impedance or current regulator in the supply circuit : Condenser or inductance in the primary circuit)

Patent 6172467: Method and device for producing series of impulse voltages to operate discharge lamps and circuit pertaining thereto
(ELECTRIC LAMP AND DISCHARGE DEVICES: SYSTEMS : PULSATING OR A.C. SUPPLY : Arc machining)

Patent 6172468: Method and apparatus for igniting a gas discharge lamp
(ELECTRIC LAMP AND DISCHARGE DEVICES: SYSTEMS : CURRENT AND/OR VOLTAGE REGULATION : Circuit interrupter in the inductance circuit)

Patent 6172469: Device for operating a gas discharge lamp
(ELECTRIC LAMP AND DISCHARGE DEVICES: SYSTEMS : CURRENT AND/OR VOLTAGE REGULATION : Automatic regulation : Plural field-type generator)

Patent 6172470: Large aperture precision gimbal drive module
(ELECTRICITY: MOTIVE POWER SYSTEMS : WITH PARTICULAR MOTOR-DRIVEN LOAD DEVICE : Manual driving means)

Patent 6172471: Bearing arrangement for a vibrating component
(ELECTRICITY: MOTIVE POWER SYSTEMS : IMPACT, MECHANICAL SHOCK, OR VIBRATION-PRODUCING MOTORS : Series connected motors)

Patent 6172472: Control system for a two-terminal electric motor connected to a voltage network having two lines
(ELECTRICITY: MOTIVE POWER SYSTEMS : ALTERNATING CURRENT COMMUTATING MOTORS : With relatively movable cooperating motor parts to control energized motor)

Patent 6172473: Device for determining rotational number of DC motors
(ELECTRICITY: MOTIVE POWER SYSTEMS : ALTERNATING CURRENT COMMUTATING MOTORS : With relatively movable cooperating motor parts to control energized motor)

Patent 6172474: Motor with electronic distributing configuration
(ELECTRICITY: MOTIVE POWER SYSTEMS : SELF-COMMUTATED IMPULSE OR RELUCTANCE MOTORS : Field circuit control)

Patent 6172475: Movable barrier operator
(ELECTRICITY: MOTIVE POWER SYSTEMS : PLURAL DIVERSE MOTOR CONTROLS : Motor-reversing : With automatic starting and/or stopping : Stopping upon predetermined movement of or position of motor or driven device : At limit-of-travel of motor or driven device : Primary motor current)

Patent 6172476: Two step power output motor and associated HVAC systems and methods
(ELECTRICITY: MOTIVE POWER SYSTEMS : INDUCTION MOTOR SYSTEMS : Primary circuit control : Plural speed : With dynamoelectric converter)

Patent 6172477: Apparatus for charging a battery of a portable terminal
(ELECTRICITY: BATTERY OR CAPACITOR CHARGING OR DISCHARGING : CELL OR BATTERY CHARGER STRUCTURE : For handheld device : With charger stand or base adapted to hold battery pack)

Patent 6172478: Power distribution in a portable device
(ELECTRICITY: BATTERY OR CAPACITOR CHARGING OR DISCHARGING : SERIALLY CONNECTED BATTERIES OR CELLS : For handheld device)

Patent 6172479: Battery control circuit
(ELECTRICITY: BATTERY OR CAPACITOR CHARGING OR DISCHARGING : SERIALLY CONNECTED BATTERIES OR CELLS : Having variable number of cells or batteries in series : Switchable cells (e.g., for voltage regulation, etc.) :)

Patent 6172480: Compact fast battery charger
(ELECTRICITY: BATTERY OR CAPACITOR CHARGING OR DISCHARGING : DIVERSE CHARGING OR DISCHARGING RATES FOR PLURAL BATTERIES : With generator charging source)

Patent 6172481: Method and apparatus for rapid charging batteries under sub-optimal interconnect conditions
(ELECTRICITY: BATTERY OR CAPACITOR CHARGING OR DISCHARGING : BATTERY OR CELL DISCHARGING : With generator charging source)

Patent 6172482: Battery protection circuit and electronic device
(ELECTRICITY: BATTERY OR CAPACITOR CHARGING OR DISCHARGING : BATTERY OR CELL DISCHARGING : With charging : With battery or cell condition monitoring (e.g., for protection from overcharging, heating, etc.) : Time control)

Patent 6172483: Method and apparatus for measuring complex impedance of cells and batteries
(ELECTRICITY: BATTERY OR CAPACITOR CHARGING OR DISCHARGING : BATTERY OR CELL DISCHARGING : With charging : With battery or cell condition monitoring (e.g., for protection from overcharging, heating, etc.) : Time control)

Patent 6172484: Method and apparatus for controlling a high-current load with a self-powered contactor
(ELECTRICITY: BATTERY OR CAPACITOR CHARGING OR DISCHARGING : BATTERY OR CELL DISCHARGING : Regulated discharging : With battery or cell condition monitoring (e.g., for protection from overcharging, heating, etc.))

Patent 6172485: Power supply monitoring integrated circuit device and battery pack
(ELECTRICITY: BATTERY OR CAPACITOR CHARGING OR DISCHARGING : BATTERY OR CELL DISCHARGING : Regulated discharging : With battery or cell condition monitoring (e.g., for protection from overcharging, heating, etc.) : Time control)

Patent 6172486: Battery life extender with engine heat
(ELECTRICITY: BATTERY OR CAPACITOR CHARGING OR DISCHARGING : BATTERY OR CELL CHARGING : Pulsed : Pulse modulation : Time control)

Patent 6172487: Method and apparatus for charging batteries
(ELECTRICITY: BATTERY OR CAPACITOR CHARGING OR DISCHARGING : BATTERY OR CELL CHARGING : With thermal condition detection : Hysteresis type (e.g., antichattering, etc.))

Patent 6172488: AC transmission system with reactance compensation
(ELECTRICITY: POWER SUPPLY OR REGULATION SYSTEMS : FOR REACTIVE POWER CONTROL : Using converter :)

Patent 6172489: Voltage control system and method
(ELECTRICITY: POWER SUPPLY OR REGULATION SYSTEMS : OUTPUT LEVEL RESPONSIVE : Phase controlled switching using electronic tube or a three or more terminal semiconductive device : Nonelectrical condition sensing)

Patent 6172490: Precise rail tracking method for powering dual voltage integrated circuits
(ELECTRICITY: POWER SUPPLY OR REGULATION SYSTEMS : OUTPUT LEVEL RESPONSIVE : Using a three or more terminal semiconductive device as the final control device : Including plural loads commonly controlled : With electronic tube or a three or more terminal semiconductive device in control circuit)

Patent 6172491: Remote feeding device
(ELECTRICITY: POWER SUPPLY OR REGULATION SYSTEMS : OUTPUT LEVEL RESPONSIVE : Using a three or more terminal semiconductive device as the final control device : Switched (e.g., switching regulators) : With reference voltage circuitry)

Patent 6172492: Fixed off time and zero voltage switching dual mode power factor correcting converter
(ELECTRICITY: POWER SUPPLY OR REGULATION SYSTEMS : OUTPUT LEVEL RESPONSIVE : Using a three or more terminal semiconductive device as the final control device : Switched (e.g., switching regulators) : With threshold detection : Including final control device parameter)

Patent 6172493: Switch-mode power converter circuit
(ELECTRICITY: POWER SUPPLY OR REGULATION SYSTEMS : OUTPUT LEVEL RESPONSIVE : Using a three or more terminal semiconductive device as the final control device : Switched (e.g., switching regulators) : With ramp generator or controlled capacitor charging : Including filter sensing)

Patent 6172494: Circuit arrangement for delivering a supply current
(ELECTRICITY: POWER SUPPLY OR REGULATION SYSTEMS : OUTPUT LEVEL RESPONSIVE : Using a three or more terminal semiconductive device as the final control device : Switched (e.g., switching regulators) : With ramp generator or controlled capacitor charging : Including filter sensing)

Patent 6172495: Circuit and method for accurately mirroring currents in application specific integrated circuits
(ELECTRICITY: POWER SUPPLY OR REGULATION SYSTEMS : SELF-REGULATING (E.G., NONRETROACTIVE) : Using a three or more terminal semiconductive device as the final control device : For current stabilization : Including parallel paths (e.g., current mirror) : With amplifier connected to or between current paths : In flyback path)

Patent 6172496: Static event detection/protection device
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : MEASURING, TESTING, OR SENSING ELECTRICITY, PER SE : Using radiant energy : Conductive field (e.g., mercury))

Patent 6172497: High-frequency wave measurement substrate
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : MISCELLANEOUS : Combined)

Patent 6172498: Method and apparatus for rotor angle detection
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : MAGNETIC : Displacement : Compensation for measurement : With axially arranged electrodes)

Patent 6172499: Eddy current error-reduced AC magnetic position measurement system
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : MAGNETIC : Displacement : Compensation for measurement : With axially arranged electrodes)

Patent 6172500: Target design for geartooth sensor with minimal number of unique segments combined in nonrepeating fashion
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : MAGNETIC : Displacement : Having particular sensed object : Magnetoresistive)

Patent 6172501: Method and apparatus for measuring the degree of cable corrosion
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : MAGNETIC : Plural tests : Sensor supported, positioned, or moved within pipe)

Patent 6172502: Method of and device for imaging by means of magnetic resonance
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : PARTICLE PRECESSION RESONANCE : Using a nuclear resonance spectrometer system : Having particular optical cell structure)

Patent 6172503: Magnetic resonance imaging apparatus and RF coil to be used therefor
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : PARTICLE PRECESSION RESONANCE : Spectrometer components : Including a test sample and control sample)

Patent 6172504: Metal detector target identification using flash phase analysis
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : OF GEOPHYSICAL SURFACE OR SUBSURFACE IN SITU : For small object detection or location : Using movable transmitter and receiver : Of the beat frequency type)

Patent 6172505: Electronic battery tester
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : ELECTROLYTE PROPERTIES : Using a battery testing device : To determine internal battery impedance : Including an integrating device)

Patent 6172506: Capacitance atomic force microscopes and methods of operating such microscopes
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : ELECTROSTATIC FIELD : Using modulation-type electrometer : Which includes particular cell container structure)

Patent 6172507: Circuit configuration for measuring resistance and leakage
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : FAULT DETECTING IN ELECTRIC CIRCUITS AND OF ELECTRIC COMPONENTS : In an ignitor or detonator : With support for article)

Patent 6172508: System for testing tractor and trailer light systems
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : FAULT DETECTING IN ELECTRIC CIRCUITS AND OF ELECTRIC COMPONENTS : In vehicle wiring : With trailer : Peak voltage type)

Patent 6172509: Detecting polyphase machine faults via current deviation
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : FAULT DETECTING IN ELECTRIC CIRCUITS AND OF ELECTRIC COMPONENTS : Of individual circuit component or element : Winding or coil : For insulation fault)

Patent 6172510: System for detection of flaws by use of microwave radiation
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : IMPEDANCE, ADMITTANCE OR OTHER QUANTITIES REPRESENTATIVE OF ELECTRICAL STIMULUS/RESPONSE RELATIONSHIPS : Distributive type parameters : Using particular field coupling type (e.g., fringing field) : Circuit interference (e.g., crosstalk) measurement)

Patent 6172511: Measuring device
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : IMPEDANCE, ADMITTANCE OR OTHER QUANTITIES REPRESENTATIVE OF ELECTRICAL STIMULUS/RESPONSE RELATIONSHIPS : Lumped type parameters : Using resistance or conductance measurement : With voltage or current signal evaluation : Including a digital or logic circuit)

Patent 6172512: Image processing methods for the optical detection of dynamic errors in integrated circuits
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : FAULT DETECTING IN ELECTRIC CIRCUITS AND OF ELECTRIC COMPONENTS : Of individual circuit component or element : System sensing fields adjacent device under test (DUT) : Using light probe : Of reflected test signal)

Patent 6172513: Method for analyzing electrical contact between two conductive members of semiconductor device without destruction thereof
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : FAULT DETECTING IN ELECTRIC CIRCUITS AND OF ELECTRIC COMPONENTS : Of individual circuit component or element : With probe elements : Contact confirmation : Of reflected test signal)

Patent 6172514: Test probe retainer
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : FAULT DETECTING IN ELECTRIC CIRCUITS AND OF ELECTRIC COMPONENTS : Of individual circuit component or element : With probe elements : Pin : Of reflected test signal)

Patent 6172515: Bus coupler with transformer-free transmission
(ELECTRONIC DIGITAL LOGIC CIRCUITRY : SIGNAL SENSITIVITY OR TRANSMISSION INTEGRITY : Output switching noise reduction : With field effect-transistor)

Patent 6172516: Output buffering apparatus and method
(ELECTRONIC DIGITAL LOGIC CIRCUITRY : SIGNAL SENSITIVITY OR TRANSMISSION INTEGRITY : Output switching noise reduction : With field effect-transistor : Depletion or enhancement)

Patent 6172517: Signal transmitting device, circuit block and integrated circuit suited to fast signal transmission
(ELECTRONIC DIGITAL LOGIC CIRCUITRY : SIGNAL SENSITIVITY OR TRANSMISSION INTEGRITY : Bus or line termination (e.g., clamping, impedance matching, etc.) : With field effect-transistor)

Patent 6172518: Method of minimizing power use in programmable logic devices
(ELECTRONIC DIGITAL LOGIC CIRCUITRY : MULTIFUNCTIONAL OR PROGRAMMABLE (E.G., UNIVERSAL, ETC.) : With field effect-transistor)

Patent 6172519: Bus-hold circuit having a defined state during set-up of an in-system programmable device
(ELECTRONIC DIGITAL LOGIC CIRCUITRY : MULTIFUNCTIONAL OR PROGRAMMABLE (E.G., UNIVERSAL, ETC.) : Having details of setting or programming of interconnections or logic functions : With field effect-transistor)

Patent 6172520: FPGA system with user-programmable configuration ports and method for reconfiguring the FPGA
(ELECTRONIC DIGITAL LOGIC CIRCUITRY : MULTIFUNCTIONAL OR PROGRAMMABLE (E.G., UNIVERSAL, ETC.) : Having details of setting or programming of interconnections or logic functions : With field effect-transistor)

Patent 6172521: Programmable logic IC having memories for previously storing a plurality of configuration data and a method of reconfigurating same
(ELECTRONIC DIGITAL LOGIC CIRCUITRY : MULTIFUNCTIONAL OR PROGRAMMABLE (E.G., UNIVERSAL, ETC.) : Array (e.g., PLA, PAL, PLD, etc.) : With flip-flop or sequential device : With clocking)

Patent 6172522: Slew rate controlled predriver circuit
(ELECTRONIC DIGITAL LOGIC CIRCUITRY : TRI-STATE (I.E., HIGH IMPEDANCE AS THIRD STATE) : With field effect-transistor : Complementary FET`s : Complementary FET`s)

Patent 6172523: Apparatus and method for converting a non-logic-family signal level to a logic-family signal level
(ELECTRONIC DIGITAL LOGIC CIRCUITRY : INTERFACE (E.G., CURRENT DRIVE, LEVEL SHIFT, ETC.) : Logic level shifting (i.e., interface between devices of different logic families) : Complementary FET`s)

Patent 6172524: Data input buffer
(ELECTRONIC DIGITAL LOGIC CIRCUITRY : INTERFACE (E.G., CURRENT DRIVE, LEVEL SHIFT, ETC.) : Logic level shifting (i.e., interface between devices of different logic families) : Field-effect transistor (e.g., JFET, MOSFET, etc.) : TTL to/from MOS :)

Patent 6172525: Interface circuit with slew rate control
(ELECTRONIC DIGITAL LOGIC CIRCUITRY : INTERFACE (E.G., CURRENT DRIVE, LEVEL SHIFT, ETC.) : Current driving (e.g., fan in/out, off chip driving, etc.) : Field-effect transistor : Integrated Injection Logic (I2L))

Patent 6172526: Input/output interface including an output buffer circuit and depletion type field effect transistor
(ELECTRONIC DIGITAL LOGIC CIRCUITRY : INTERFACE (E.G., CURRENT DRIVE, LEVEL SHIFT, ETC.) : Current driving (e.g., fan in/out, off chip driving, etc.) : Field-effect transistor : Integrated Injection Logic (I2L))

Patent 6172527: Output circuit capable of reducing feedthrough current
(ELECTRONIC DIGITAL LOGIC CIRCUITRY : INTERFACE (E.G., CURRENT DRIVE, LEVEL SHIFT, ETC.) : Current driving (e.g., fan in/out, off chip driving, etc.) : Field-effect transistor : Integrated Injection Logic (I2L))

Patent 6172528: Charge sharing circuit for fanout buffer
(ELECTRONIC DIGITAL LOGIC CIRCUITRY : INTERFACE (E.G., CURRENT DRIVE, LEVEL SHIFT, ETC.) : Current driving (e.g., fan in/out, off chip driving, etc.) : Field-effect transistor : Bus driving : Having plural output pull-up or pull-down transistors)

Patent 6172529: Compound domino logic circuit having output noise elimination
(ELECTRONIC DIGITAL LOGIC CIRCUITRY : CLOCKING OR SYNCHRONIZING OF LOGIC STAGES OR GATES : Field-effect transistor : MOSFET : MOSFET)

Patent 6172530: Decoder for generating N output signals from two or more precharged input signals
(ELECTRONIC DIGITAL LOGIC CIRCUITRY : FUNCTION OF AND, OR, NAND, NOR, OR NOT : Decoding : Complementary FET`s)

Patent 6172531: Low power wordline decoder circuit with minimized hold time
(ELECTRONIC DIGITAL LOGIC CIRCUITRY : FUNCTION OF AND, OR, NAND, NOR, OR NOT : Decoding : With field-effect transistor : CMOS : Having plural output pull-up or pull-down transistors)

Patent 6172532: Gate circuit and semiconductor circuit to process low amplitude signals, memory, processor and information processing system manufactured by use of
(ELECTRONIC DIGITAL LOGIC CIRCUITRY : FUNCTION OF AND, OR, NAND, NOR, OR NOT : Field-effect transistor (e.g., JFET, etc.) : MOSFET (i.e., metal-oxide semiconductor field-effect transistor) : CMOS : Having plural output pull-up or pull-down transistors)

Patent 6172533: Phase and frequency detector with high resolution
(MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVE ELECTRICAL NONLINEAR DEVICES, CIRCUITS, AND SYSTEMS : SPECIFIC SIGNAL DISCRIMINATING (E.G., COMPARING, SELECTING, ETC.) WITHOUT SUBSEQUENT CONTROL : By phase : Comparison between plural inputs (e.g., phase angle indication, lead-lag discriminator, etc.) : With reference signal :)

Patent 6172534: Gain control arrangement and method
(MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVE ELECTRICAL NONLINEAR DEVICES, CIRCUITS, AND SYSTEMS : SPECIFIC SIGNAL DISCRIMINATING (E.G., COMPARING, SELECTING, ETC.) WITHOUT SUBSEQUENT CONTROL : By amplitude : Maximum or minimum amplitude : With latching type element (e.g., flip-flop, etc.))

Patent 6172535: High-speed analog comparator structures and methods
(MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVE ELECTRICAL NONLINEAR DEVICES, CIRCUITS, AND SYSTEMS : SPECIFIC SIGNAL DISCRIMINATING (E.G., COMPARING, SELECTING, ETC.) WITHOUT SUBSEQUENT CONTROL : By amplitude : Comparison between plural varying inputs : Differential input : Current mirror : Cross-coupled)

Patent 6172536: Hysteresis comparator circuit
(MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVE ELECTRICAL NONLINEAR DEVICES, CIRCUITS, AND SYSTEMS : SPECIFIC SIGNAL DISCRIMINATING (E.G., COMPARING, SELECTING, ETC.) WITHOUT SUBSEQUENT CONTROL : By amplitude : Input signal compared to single fixed reference : Having feedback : With transistor)

Patent 6172537: Semiconductor device
(MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVE ELECTRICAL NONLINEAR DEVICES, CIRCUITS, AND SYSTEMS : SPECIFIC SIGNAL DISCRIMINATING (E.G., COMPARING, SELECTING, ETC.) WITHOUT SUBSEQUENT CONTROL : Having selection between plural continuous waveforms : With logic or bistable circuit)

Patent 6172538: Universal pulse synchronizer
(MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVE ELECTRICAL NONLINEAR DEVICES, CIRCUITS, AND SYSTEMS : SIGNAL CONVERTING, SHAPING, OR GENERATING : Synchronizing : With amplitude control)

Patent 6172539: Synchronous buffer circuit and data transmission circuit having the synchronous buffer circuit
(MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVE ELECTRICAL NONLINEAR DEVICES, CIRCUITS, AND SYSTEMS : SIGNAL CONVERTING, SHAPING, OR GENERATING : Synchronizing : With amplitude control)

Patent 6172540: Apparatus for fast logic transfer of data across asynchronous clock domains
(MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVE ELECTRICAL NONLINEAR DEVICES, CIRCUITS, AND SYSTEMS : SIGNAL CONVERTING, SHAPING, OR GENERATING : Synchronizing : Using multiple clocks : Having different frequencies : Selective)

Patent 6172541: Driver circuit having load-independent slew rate
(MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVE ELECTRICAL NONLINEAR DEVICES, CIRCUITS, AND SYSTEMS : SIGNAL CONVERTING, SHAPING, OR GENERATING : Slope control of leading or trailing edge of rectangular (e.g., clock, etc.) or pulse waveform : Having negative resistance device (e.g., tunnel diode, etc.))

Patent 6172542: Selectable single ended-to differential output adjustment scheme
(MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVE ELECTRICAL NONLINEAR DEVICES, CIRCUITS, AND SYSTEMS : SIGNAL CONVERTING, SHAPING, OR GENERATING : Phase shift by less than period of input : Variable or adjustable : Non-overlapping multiple outputs : Particular device at input, output, or in cross-coupling path)

Patent 6172543: 90.degree. phase shift circuit
(MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVE ELECTRICAL NONLINEAR DEVICES, CIRCUITS, AND SYSTEMS : SIGNAL CONVERTING, SHAPING, OR GENERATING : Phase shift by less than period of input : Quadrature related (i.e., 90 degrees) : 90 degrees between input and output : Having multiple outputs)

Patent 6172544: Timing signal generation circuit for semiconductor test system
(MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVE ELECTRICAL NONLINEAR DEVICES, CIRCUITS, AND SYSTEMS : SIGNAL CONVERTING, SHAPING, OR GENERATING : Having specific delay in producing output waveform : Delay interval set by rising or falling edge : Non-overlapping)

Patent 6172545: Delay circuit on a semiconductor device
(MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVE ELECTRICAL NONLINEAR DEVICES, CIRCUITS, AND SYSTEMS : SIGNAL CONVERTING, SHAPING, OR GENERATING : Having specific delay in producing output waveform : Single output with variable or selectable delay : Having specific active circuit element or structure(e.g., FET, complementary transistors, etc.))

Patent 6172546: Method and apparatus to monitor a characteristic associated with an electronic device
(MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVE ELECTRICAL NONLINEAR DEVICES, CIRCUITS, AND SYSTEMS : SIGNAL CONVERTING, SHAPING, OR GENERATING : Having specific delay in producing output waveform : Having specific active circuit element or structure (e.g., complementary transistors, etc.) : With counter : Electron tube)

Patent 6172547: Semiconductor integrated circuit capable of driving large loads within its internal core area
(MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVE ELECTRICAL NONLINEAR DEVICES, CIRCUITS, AND SYSTEMS : SIGNAL CONVERTING, SHAPING, OR GENERATING : Clock or pulse waveform generating : With plural paths in network : Electron tube)

Patent 6172548: Input stage with reduced transient time for use in multiplexing transducers that require a switched DC bias
(MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVE ELECTRICAL NONLINEAR DEVICES, CIRCUITS, AND SYSTEMS : SIGNAL CONVERTING, SHAPING, OR GENERATING : Amplitude control : By limiting, clipping, or clamping : Clock bus)

Patent 6172549: Low supply current RMS-to-DC converter
(MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVE ELECTRICAL NONLINEAR DEVICES, CIRCUITS, AND SYSTEMS : SPECIFIC INPUT TO OUTPUT FUNCTION : Exponential : Square function : RMS)

Patent 6172550: Cryogenically-cooled switching circuit
(MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVE ELECTRICAL NONLINEAR DEVICES, CIRCUITS, AND SYSTEMS : GATING (I.E., SWITCHING INPUT TO OUTPUT) : Superconductive (e.g., cryogenic, etc.) device : Summing)

Patent 6172551: Wide dynamic-range current switches and switching methods
(MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVE ELECTRICAL NONLINEAR DEVICES, CIRCUITS, AND SYSTEMS : GATING (I.E., SWITCHING INPUT TO OUTPUT) : Accelerating switching : Layout)

Patent 6172552: FET device for use in solid-state relay
(MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVE ELECTRICAL NONLINEAR DEVICES, CIRCUITS, AND SYSTEMS : GATING (I.E., SWITCHING INPUT TO OUTPUT) : Utilizing three or more electrode solid-state device : Field-effect transistor : Plural)

Patent 6172553: High voltage steering network for EEPROM/FLASH memory
(MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVE ELECTRICAL NONLINEAR DEVICES, CIRCUITS, AND SYSTEMS : SPECIFIC IDENTIFIABLE DEVICE, CIRCUIT, OR SYSTEM : With specific source of supply or bias voltage : Impact ionization)

Patent 6172554: Power supply insensitive substrate bias voltage detector circuit
(MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVE ELECTRICAL NONLINEAR DEVICES, CIRCUITS, AND SYSTEMS : SPECIFIC IDENTIFIABLE DEVICE, CIRCUIT, OR SYSTEM : With specific source of supply or bias voltage : Having particular substrate biasing : Having stabilized bias or power supply level : Hyperconductive diode)

Patent 6172555: Bandgap voltage reference circuit
(MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVE ELECTRICAL NONLINEAR DEVICES, CIRCUITS, AND SYSTEMS : SPECIFIC IDENTIFIABLE DEVICE, CIRCUIT, OR SYSTEM : With specific source of supply or bias voltage : Stabilized (e.g., compensated, regulated, maintained, etc.) : Using bandgap : With field-effect transistor)

Patent 6172556: Feedback-controlled low voltage current sink/source
(MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVE ELECTRICAL NONLINEAR DEVICES, CIRCUITS, AND SYSTEMS : SPECIFIC IDENTIFIABLE DEVICE, CIRCUIT, OR SYSTEM : With specific source of supply or bias voltage : Stabilized (e.g., compensated, regulated, maintained, etc.) : Using field-effect transistor : With field-effect transistor)

Patent 6172557: Time counting circuit, pulse converting circuit and FM demodulating circuit
(DEMODULATORS : FREQUENCY MODULATION DEMODULATOR : Input signal converted to and processed in pulse form (e.g., pulse counter or digital type demodulator) : Including plural detector diodes (e.g., ratio detector type))

Patent 6172558: Switching amplifier and method for operating same
(AMPLIFIERS : MODULATOR-DEMODULATOR-TYPE AMPLIFIER : Phonon type (e.g., ultrasonic wave propagating device))

Patent 6172559: Variable gain amplifying device
(AMPLIFIERS : COMBINED WITH AUTOMATIC AMPLIFIER DISABLING SWITCH MEANS : Having signal applied to magnetic means)

Patent 6172560: Amplifier with feedforward loops for rejecting non-linear distortion
(AMPLIFIERS : WITH PILOT FREQUENCY CONTROL MEANS : Having signal applied to magnetic means)

Patent 6172561: High volume expander circuit
(AMPLIFIERS : SIGNAL FEEDBACK : Variable impedance in feedback path varied by separate control path : Including D.C. path for signal feedback)

Patent 6172562: Device for controlling the amplitude and the phase of a radio frequency signal
(AMPLIFIERS : HUM OR NOISE OR DISTORTION BUCKING INTRODUCED INTO SIGNAL CHANNEL : Electron tube or diode as impedance)

Patent 6172563: Lossless feedback transistor amplifiers with linearity augmentation
(AMPLIFIERS : HUM OR NOISE OR DISTORTION BUCKING INTRODUCED INTO SIGNAL CHANNEL : Electron tube or diode as impedance)

Patent 6172564: Intermodulation product cancellation circuit
(AMPLIFIERS : HUM OR NOISE OR DISTORTION BUCKING INTRODUCED INTO SIGNAL CHANNEL : Electron tube or diode as impedance)

Patent 6172565: Adaptive joint linearization, equalization and delay alignment for a wideband power amplifier
(AMPLIFIERS : WITH AMPLIFIER BYPASS MEANS (E.G., FORWARD FEED) : Electron tube or diode as impedance)

Patent 6172566: Low noise amplifier
(AMPLIFIERS : WITH SEMICONDUCTOR AMPLIFYING DEVICE (E.G., TRANSISTOR) : Including differential amplifier : Having gain control means :)

Patent 6172567: Radio communication apparatus and radio frequency power amplifier
(AMPLIFIERS : WITH SEMICONDUCTOR AMPLIFYING DEVICE (E.G., TRANSISTOR) : Including gain control means : Having particular biasing means : Having emitter degeneration)

Patent 6172568: Power amplifier
(AMPLIFIERS : WITH SEMICONDUCTOR AMPLIFYING DEVICE (E.G., TRANSISTOR) : Including particular power supply circuitry : Having frequency-responsive means or phase-shift means in feedback path)

Patent 6172569: Transconductance filter control system
(AMPLIFIERS : WITH SEMICONDUCTOR AMPLIFYING DEVICE (E.G., TRANSISTOR) : Including frequency-responsive means in the signal transmission path : Including an active device in the filter means : Having emitter degeneration)

Patent 6172570: Laser light quantum system
(OSCILLATORS : AUTOMATIC FREQUENCY STABILIZATION USING A PHASE OR FREQUENCY SENSING MEANS : Molecular resonance stabilization :)

Patent 6172571: Method for reducing static phase offset in a PLL
(OSCILLATORS : AUTOMATIC FREQUENCY STABILIZATION USING A PHASE OR FREQUENCY SENSING MEANS : Plural A.F.S. for a single oscillator : Plural comparators or discriminators :)

Patent 6172572: Dielectric resonator, dielectric filter, dielectric duplexer, and oscillator
(OSCILLATORS : WITH DISTRIBUTED PARAMETER RESONATOR : With distributed parameter resonator)

Patent 6172573: Oscillator having compensation for a schmitt trigger response delay
(OSCILLATORS : SOLID STATE ACTIVE ELEMENT OSCILLATOR : Transistors : Relaxation oscillator : Inductor controlled AFC)

Patent 6172574: Quartz crystal oscillator frequency modulation circuit
(OSCILLATORS : SOLID STATE ACTIVE ELEMENT OSCILLATOR : Transistors : Electromechanical resonator controlled : Multivibrator type)

Patent 6172575: Oscillation circuit and method of obtaining an oscillation signal
(OSCILLATORS : SOLID STATE ACTIVE ELEMENT OSCILLATOR : Transistors : Electromechanical resonator controlled : Field-effect transistor active element : Converter using silicon control rectifiers)

Patent 6172576: Capacitor array unit connected to oscillation circuit with a piezoelectric reasonator, capacitor array unit controller oscillation frequency
(OSCILLATORS : SOLID STATE ACTIVE ELEMENT OSCILLATOR : Transistors : Electromechanical resonator controlled : Multivibrator type)

Patent 6172577: Oscillator and oscillation apparatus using the oscillator
(OSCILLATORS : SOLID STATE ACTIVE ELEMENT OSCILLATOR : Transistors : L-C type : Distributed parameter resonator transistor oscillators : Converter using silicon control rectifiers)

Patent 6172578: Oscillation circuit suitable for upper heterodyne receiver
(OSCILLATORS : SOLID STATE ACTIVE ELEMENT OSCILLATOR : Transistors : L-C type : Electromechanical resonators other than piezoelectric crystals)

Patent 6172579: Three point modulated phase locked loop frequency synthesis system and method
(MODULATORS : FREQUENCY MODULATOR : Including stabilization or alternatively distortion, noise or other interference prevention, reduction, or compensation : Automatic frequency stabilization or control : Phase or frequency locked loop : Modulating signal applied to plural elements of the loop :)

Patent 6172580: Surface acoustic wave ladder filter with specific gap length between electrode tips and the opposing bus bar
(WAVE TRANSMISSION LINES AND NETWORKS : COUPLING NETWORKS : Electromechanical filter : Using surface acoustic waves : Plural coupled vibrators)

Patent 6172581: Surface acoustic wave filters with cascaded transversely coupled mode resonator filters
(WAVE TRANSMISSION LINES AND NETWORKS : COUPLING NETWORKS : Electromechanical filter : Using surface acoustic waves : Including spurious signal prevention or reduction means : Monolithic structure)

 

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