Patents 6173595 - 6173847

 

 

Patent 6173595: Lock picking apparatus
(LOCKS : OPERATING MECHANISM : Key : Operating elements : Keys : Picking : Operating elements, parts and adjuncts)

Patent 6173596: Position detector for roll of rolling stand
(METAL DEFORMING : WITH USE OF CONTROL MEANS ENERGIZED IN RESPONSE TO ACTIVATOR STIMULATED BY CONDITION SENSOR : Metal deforming by use of roller or roller-like tool element : Sensing tool or tool-linked part : Sensing pressure of tool actuating fluid)

Patent 6173597: Tubular plate
(METAL DEFORMING : BY APPLICATION OF FLUENT MEDIUM, OR ENERGY FIELD : With actuated tool engaging work : Expanding hollow work : With means to transfer lubricant)

Patent 6173598: Modular multipurpose bending machine and its linear positioning system
(METAL DEFORMING : BY DEFLECTING SUCCESSIVELY-PRESENTED PORTIONS OF WORK DURING BODILY MOVEMENT THEREOF (E.G., FOR COILING, LEVELLING, CURVING OR TROUGHING MATERIAL IN MOVEMENT) : By use of deflectors arranged to bend work longitudinally of direction of work-movement : Including three concurrently-acting delta-arranged deflector elements : Including adjustable element : Comprising rectilinearly reciprocable carrier for element : Including work handling or product handling)

Patent 6173599: Leaf spring straightening apparatus
(METAL DEFORMING : BY RELATIVELY MOVABLE OFFSET TOOL-FACES (E.G., FOR BENDING OR DRAWING) : Embodying three or more coacting relatively movable tools (i.e., tool complex) : With concurrent actuation of tools : Opposed tool faces)

Patent 6173600: Measuring instrument with memory
(MEASURING AND TESTING : INSTRUMENT PROVING OR CALIBRATING : Gas or liquid analyzer : Gas : Piston, sprayer, nozzle, or orifice)

Patent 6173601: Method and device for characterizing granule strength
(MEASURING AND TESTING : BY ABRASION, MILLING, RUBBING, OR SCUFFING : Roughness or hardness)

Patent 6173602: Transition metal oxide gas sensor
(MEASURING AND TESTING : GAS ANALYSIS : Detector detail : Semiconductor : Expanding-sorption element)

Patent 6173603: Funnel and one-piece column arrangement for retaining small quantities of chemical samples
(MEASURING AND TESTING : LIQUID ANALYSIS OR ANALYSIS OF THE SUSPENSION OF SOLIDS IN A LIQUID : Content or effect of a constituent of a liquid mixture : Liquid constituent of a liquid mixture : Chromatography : Including sampling, sample handling, or sample preparation : By measuring a counterbalance or restoring force)

Patent 6173604: Scanning evanescent electro-magnetic microscope
(MEASURING AND TESTING : SURFACE AND CUTTING EDGE TESTING : Roughness : Opposed pair)

Patent 6173605: System and method for detecting snap ring position
(MEASURING AND TESTING : MOTOR AND ENGINE TESTING : Motor part : Intake air flow)

Patent 6173606: Logging tool for cement evaluation
(MEASURING AND TESTING : BOREHOLE OR DRILLING (E.G., DRILL LOADING FACTOR, DRILLING RATE, RATE OF FLUID FLOW) : Formation logging (e.g., borehole studies of pressure derivatives or of pressure-temperature derivatives) : With vibration measuring : With vibration measuring)

Patent 6173607: System and method for counting the number of items within a stack
(MEASURING AND TESTING : SHEET, WOVEN FABRIC OR FIBER : Pump test)

Patent 6173608: Device for measuring forces exerted during ambulatory exercise
(MEASURING AND TESTING : ORTHOPEDIC PRESSURE DISTRIBUTION : Filament)

Patent 6173609: Optical level sensor
(MEASURING AND TESTING : LIQUID LEVEL OR DEPTH GAUGE : With illumination : Thermometer)

Patent 6173610: Sports swing impact speed indicator
(MEASURING AND TESTING : SPEED, VELOCITY, OR ACCELERATION : Structural installation or mounting means : Maximum acceleration)

Patent 6173611: MHD sensor for measuring microradian angular rates and displacements
(MEASURING AND TESTING : SPEED, VELOCITY, OR ACCELERATION : Angular rate using gyroscopic or Coriolis effect : Fluid or fluent inertial mass (e.g., electrons, ions, plasma) : Vibratory mass)

Patent 6173612: Stable metallization for electronic and electromechanical devices
(MEASURING AND TESTING : SPEED, VELOCITY, OR ACCELERATION : Acceleration determination utilizing inertial element : Specific type of electric sensor or specific type of magnetic sensor : Having a vibrating element : Frequency or phase shift)

Patent 6173613: Measuring crack growth by acoustic emission
(MEASURING AND TESTING : VIBRATION : By mechanical waves : Acoustic emission : With suspension means)

Patent 6173614: Method and device for measuring the height of the cutting table
(MEASURING AND TESTING : VIBRATION : By mechanical waves : Beamed : By reflected wave : By reflected wave)

Patent 6173615: Sensing device for measuring a load on a vehicle in two directions simultaneously
(MEASURING AND TESTING : SPECIMEN STRESS OR STRAIN, OR TESTING BY STRESS OR STRAIN APPLICATION : By loading of specimen (e.g., strength of material test) : Plural diverse stress-strain tests or composite loads : Graphical output)

Patent 6173616: Electromagnetic flow-rate measurement system
(MEASURING AND TESTING : VOLUME OR RATE OF FLOW : By measuring electrical or magnetic properties : Electromagnetic induction (e.g., Faraday type) : With detecting electrodes : Including electrically interconnected or synchronized input and output circuit : Selective or periodic sampling : Closed loop (e.g., ring or tube))

Patent 6173617: Cell for converting differential pressure into an electric signal
(MEASURING AND TESTING : VOLUME OR RATE OF FLOW : By measuring vibrations or acoustic energy : Produced by fluidic oscillator : With detecting electrodes)

Patent 6173618: Ore pass level and blockage locator device
(MEASURING AND TESTING : DYNAMOMETERS : Responsive to force : To determine tension on a flexible element : By measuring axial force or stretch : Pulling force on an anchoring device : Electrical sensor)

Patent 6173619: Method and device for effecting temperature compensation in load cell type load detector
(MEASURING AND TESTING : DYNAMOMETERS : Responsive to force : By measuring elastic deformation : With compensation : Pneumatic)

Patent 6173620: Angle potentiometer
(MEASURING AND TESTING : INSTRUMENT MECHANISM OR TRANSMISSION : Capacity adjustable)

Patent 6173621: Compact multispeed transmission
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : GEARING : Interchangeably locked : Combined gear and clutch : On single driving member)

Patent 6173622: Automatic transmission shifter control tower
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : GEARING : Interchangeably locked : Control mechanism : Preselector)

Patent 6173623: Bi-directional, dual speed film transport gear drive apparatus
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : GEARING : Interchangeably locked : Control mechanism : Cam operated : Torque responsive)

Patent 6173624: Integrated cam and shift fork assembly
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : CONTROL LEVER AND LINKAGE SYSTEMS : Multiple controlled elements : Transmission control : Particular element (e.g., shift fork, template, etc.) : Shift fork structure : Spherical mount (e.g., ball and socket))

Patent 6173625: Adjustable multi-pedal assembly
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : CONTROL LEVER AND LINKAGE SYSTEMS : Foot operated : Rotatable rod, shaft, or post)

Patent 6173626: Handgrip tie
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : CONTROL LEVER AND LINKAGE SYSTEMS : Variable output force : Handles : Handle bars : Handholds and grips : Continuous)

Patent 6173627: Steering wheels having covers
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : CONTROL LEVER AND LINKAGE SYSTEMS : Variable output force : Handles : Hand wheels : Rim grips and covers : Releasable)

Patent 6173628: Multi-piece crankshaft construction
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : CONTROL LEVER AND LINKAGE SYSTEMS : Cranks and wrist pins : Sectional : Sectional)

Patent 6173629: Power operated holder and actuator for pivoted dual-leg tools
(TOOLS : HAND HELD HOLDER OR HAVING CLAMP : Having cap or reinforcing means)

Patent 6173630: Working machine for machining a workpiece
(TURNING : LATHE : Multiple : Bar feeder)

Patent 6173631: Saw guide
(CUTTING : PROCESSES : Scoring)

Patent 6173632: Single station cutting apparatus for separating semiconductor packages
(CUTTING : PROCESSES : Scoring)

Patent 6173633: Variable length rotary cutting system
(CUTTING : PROCESSES : During movement of work past flying cutter : Relative to same tool)

Patent 6173634: Method and apparatus for collecting and removing punch chaff from an imaging system
(CUTTING : PROCESSES : Cutting wall of hollow work : Repetitive blanking)

Patent 6173635: Base structure of a circular saw
(CUTTING : ROTATABLE DISC TOOL PAIR OR TOOL AND CARRIER : With means to support work relative to tool(s) : Tool moved relative to work-support during cutting : Tool angularly adjustable relative to work-support : Spaced edges)

Patent 6173636: Traveling fiber material web cutoff apparatus
(CUTTING : MEANS TO DRIVE OR TO GUIDE TOOL : With simple oscillating motion only : Tool driver movable relative to tool support : Plural tools on single oscillating arm (i.e., tool holder))

Patent 6173637: Molding cutter head
(CUTTING : TOOL OR TOOL WITH SUPPORT : Joint or connection : For rotary tool : Shear type)

Patent 6173638: Method for cutting a cellular polymer surface with multiple continuous platforms
(CUTTING : OTHER THAN COMPLETELY THROUGH WORK THICKNESS OR THROUGH WORK PRESENTED : Splitting : With infeeding of work : Plural independent rotary blades)

Patent 6173639: Fluid control system having float control
(MOTORS: EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER TYPE : WITH MOTIVE FLUID VALVE : Independent control of bypass between opposed working chambers : With manual valve actuating means responsive to motive fluid pressure (e.g., "feel"))

Patent 6173640: Band controlled valve/actuator
(MOTORS: EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER TYPE : WITH MOTIVE FLUID VALVE : Relatively movable inlet and exhaust valves for single working chamber : Single actuating means moves both valves : Another passage controlled by motive fluid pressure or flow responsive valve (468))

Patent 6173641: Band controlled valve/actuator
(EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : COLLAPSIBLE CHAMBER WALL PORTION (E.G., HINGED OR FLEXIBLE WALL) : Wall portion formed of flexible material : Shaft axis intersected by axes of working members)

Patent 6173642: Brewing device for preparing coffee or tea
(FOODS AND BEVERAGES: APPARATUS : BEVERAGE : Infusors : Automatic control : With agitating means)

Patent 6173643: Multifunctional electric pressure cooker
(FOODS AND BEVERAGES: APPARATUS : COOKING : Diverse cooker types : Of heat and material)

Patent 6173644: Apparatus for converting a gas grill into a charcoal burning grill
(FOODS AND BEVERAGES: APPARATUS : COOKING : Convertible : Of heat and material)

Patent 6173645: Convenient food supporting vessel for use on a rotisserie cooking spit
(FOODS AND BEVERAGES: APPARATUS : COOKING : Confining, conforming or molding support : Movably mounted : Pivoted section)

Patent 6173646: Stencil printing machine and stencil printing drum
(PRINTING : STENCILING : Rotary machines : Stencil plate)

Patent 6173647: Solid-ink printing original plate and a process for producing the same
(PRINTING : PLANOGRAPHIC : Lithographic plate making, and processes of making or using copy elements, and elements per se : Making plate surface portions ink repellent or ink receptive : Ink receptive : Aluminum, copper or zinc)

Patent 6173648: Manufacturing method of liquid crystal display element and manufacturing apparatus of the same
(PRINTING : WORK SUPPORTING MEMBERS : Work held on flat surface : Surface secured)

Patent 6173649: Printing medium, manufacturing method of the same, and printing method
(PRINTING : PROCESSES : Anti-offset material application)

Patent 6173650: MEMS emergetic actuator with integrated safety and arming system for a slapper/EFI detonator
(AMMUNITION AND EXPLOSIVES : IGNITING DEVICES AND SYSTEMS : Electrical primer or ignitor : Fuse device resistive shunt)

Patent 6173651: Method of detonator control with electronic ignition module, coded blast controlling unit and ignition module for its implementation
(AMMUNITION AND EXPLOSIVES : IGNITING DEVICES AND SYSTEMS : Ignition or detonation circuit : Electronic switch discharges capacitor : Radio wave)

Patent 6173652: Environmentally sealed shot
(AMMUNITION AND EXPLOSIVES : CARTRIDGES : Shot : Including coated shot : With additional means to keep container closed)

Patent 6173653: Modular station platform construction kit
(RAILWAYS : TERMINALS AND STATIONS : Track brake)

Patent 6173654: Toy racing car track system
(RAILWAYS : CAR-CARRIED PROPULSION SYSTEM : Electric : External car control : Construction or composition of motor elements)

Patent 6173655: Side frame-bolster interface for railcar truck assembly
(RAILWAY ROLLING STOCK : TRUCKS : Bogie : Articulated)

Patent 6173656: Lap table for children
(HORIZONTALLY SUPPORTED PLANAR SURFACES : WITH STRUCTURAL INSTALLATION : Body related : Surface and support pivotally interconnected)

Patent 6173657: Plastic pallet assembly and method of assembling same
(HORIZONTALLY SUPPORTED PLANAR SURFACES : INDUSTRIAL PLATFORM : With liquid conduit or gas duct)

Patent 6173658: Transport device
(HORIZONTALLY SUPPORTED PLANAR SURFACES : INDUSTRIAL PLATFORM : Formed from folded semirigid material (e.g., cardboard, etc.) : Support enters window recess)

Patent 6173659: Conveying platform
(HORIZONTALLY SUPPORTED PLANAR SURFACES : INDUSTRIAL PLATFORM : Adjustable : Tiering)

Patent 6173660: Bench folding leg and brace structure
(HORIZONTALLY SUPPORTED PLANAR SURFACES : PLURAL RELATED HORIZONTAL SURFACES : Detachable enlarging or substitute surface : Intermediate leaf)

Patent 6173661: Dead plate assembly for I.S. machine
(HORIZONTALLY SUPPORTED PLANAR SURFACES : VERTICALLY ADJUSTABLE : With force-multiplying means : With means to limit or inhibit rotation)

Patent 6173662: Method and apparatus for containing and suppressing explosive detonations
(FURNACES : REFUSE INCINERATOR : For explosive or radioactive material : Coking means)

Patent 6173663: Carbon dioxide remediation via oxygen-enriched combustion using dense ceramic membranes
(FURNACES : PROCESS : Burning pulverized fuel : Combustion product)

Patent 6173664: Equidistant planting system
(PLANTING : DRILLING : Having depositor feature : Rotating dispensing element : Roll or drum : Dished)

Patent 6173665: Sewing machine control system
(SEWING : SPECIAL MACHINES : Embroidering : Vertical needle : Fabric shifting : Electronic pattern controlled or programmed : Attachments)

Patent 6173666: Device for receiving needlepoint embroidery material
(SEWING : PRODUCTS : Sewn web or sheet : Ornamental stitching (e.g., embroidery) : Incorporated with or held by overedge stitching)

Patent 6173667: Method of producing a fabric cover
(SEWING : METHOD OF SEWING : Workpiece manipulation other than straight line feeding : Folding workpiece : Single blade cutter)

Patent 6173668: Furling drum with fixed guard
(SHIPS : SAIL OR CONTROL MEANS THEREFOR : Reefing and furling : Constructed from a plurality of edge connected panels)

Patent 6173669: Apparatus and method for inhibiting fouling of an underwater surface
(SHIPS : IMPLEMENTS : Hull cleaning : Safety release)

Patent 6173670: Combined aerodynamic and hydrodynamic aluminum boat hull
(SHIPS : HULL OR HULL ADJUNCT EMPLOYING FLUID DYNAMIC FORCES TO DERIVE A LIFT OR ALTER TRIM, E.G., PLANING HULLS : Rider is prone or supine)

Patent 6173671: Portable inflatable floatation device
(SHIPS : BOATS, BOAT COMPONENT OR ATTACHMENT : Inflatable : Flat bottom)

Patent 6173672: Diamond film deposition on substrate arrays
(COATING APPARATUS : GAS OR VAPOR DEPOSITION : With treating means (e.g., jarring) : By creating electric field (e.g., gas activation, plasma, etc.) : By tearing)

Patent 6173673: Method and apparatus for insulating a high power RF electrode through which plasma discharge gases are injected into a processing chamber
(COATING APPARATUS : GAS OR VAPOR DEPOSITION : With treating means (e.g., jarring) : By creating electric field (e.g., gas activation, plasma, etc.) : Having glow discharge electrodes (e.g., DC, AC, RF, etc.) : With nozzle-shaped anode (i.e., DC spray gun))

Patent 6173674: Plasma reactor with a deposition shield
(COATING APPARATUS : GAS OR VAPOR DEPOSITION : With treating means (e.g., jarring) : By creating electric field (e.g., gas activation, plasma, etc.) : Radio frequency antenna or radio frequency inductive coil discharge means : Producing energized gas remotely located from substrate)

Patent 6173675: Aromatherapy mats for pets
(ANIMAL HUSBANDRY : BED OR REST : Portable or nonconfined bird perch)

Patent 6173676: Adjustable poultry feeder assembly
(ANIMAL HUSBANDRY : FEEDING DEVICE : Hopper and trough : Powered : Utilizing discrete troughs : Feed recirculated to hopper)

Patent 6173677: Floor mat for livestock
(ANIMAL HUSBANDRY : CONFINING OR HOUSING : Stall : Floor : Mat-type covering or stall floor bedding : Poultry self-operating)

Patent 6173678: Amusement device for an animal
(ANIMAL HUSBANDRY : EXERCISE OR AMUSEMENT DEVICE : Toy, lure, fetch, or related device : Constrained to travel in circuitous path)

Patent 6173679: Waste-heat steam generator
(LIQUID HEATERS AND VAPORIZERS : CIRCULATION : Once through : Surface exit)

Patent 6173680: Steam generator comprising an improved feedwater supply device
(LIQUID HEATERS AND VAPORIZERS : FEED HEATERS : Steam : Spray)

Patent 6173681: Liquid feed pre-heater
(LIQUID HEATERS AND VAPORIZERS : FEEDERS : Once through : Thermally controlled : Solid fuel)

Patent 6173682: Tubesheet and tube protector device and a method for making such a device
(LIQUID HEATERS AND VAPORIZERS : TUBE SHEETS : Self-closing valve)

Patent 6173683: Two-stroke cycle engine
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : TWO-CYCLE : Pump and cylinder inclined : Crankcase : Distinct passages from crankcase to cylinder : Ported)

Patent 6173684: Internal combustion valve operating mechanism
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : POPPET VALVE OPERATING MECHANISM : Hydraulic system : Diode is in parallel with coil primary or secondary)

Patent 6173685: Air-fuel module adapted for an internal combustion engine
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : POPPET VALVE OPERATING MECHANISM : Hydraulic system : Diode is in parallel with coil primary or secondary)

Patent 6173686: Valve timing control device
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : POPPET VALVE OPERATING MECHANISM : With means for varying timing : Camshaft or cam characteristics : Antireverse protection)

Patent 6173687: Hydraulic apparatus for adjusting the timing of opening and closing of an engine valve
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : POPPET VALVE OPERATING MECHANISM : With means for varying timing : Camshaft or cam characteristics : Antireverse protection)

Patent 6173688: Valve timing variation device
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : POPPET VALVE OPERATING MECHANISM : With means for varying timing : Camshaft or cam characteristics : Antireverse protection)

Patent 6173689: Lubrication arrangement for engine valve actuation
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : POPPET VALVE OPERATING MECHANISM : Lubrication : Camshaft : Axially shiftable camshaft)

Patent 6173690: In-cylinder direct-injection spark-ignition engine
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : COMBUSTION CHAMBER MEANS HAVING FUEL INJECTION ONLY : Combustible mixture stratification means : Having multiple passages)

Patent 6173691: Compression-ignition type engine
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : COMBUSTION CHAMBER MEANS HAVING FUEL INJECTION ONLY : Using multiple injectors or injections : Having multiple passages)

Patent 6173692: Time delay ignition circuit for an internal combustion engine
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : COMBUSTION CHAMBER MEANS HAVING FUEL INJECTION ONLY : Having a particular relationship between injection and ignition characteristics (e.g., nozzle location, spray pattern, timing relative to igniter location, timing) : Having inlet uncovered by working piston)

Patent 6173693: Cylinder head
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : COMBUSTION CHAMBER MEANS HAVING FUEL INJECTION ONLY : Having a particular relationship between injection and ignition characteristics (e.g., nozzle location, spray pattern, timing relative to igniter location, timing) : Having inlet uncovered by working piston)

Patent 6173694: Method and apparatus for controlling fuel injection in an in-cylinder type internal combustion engine
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : COMBUSTION CHAMBER MEANS HAVING FUEL INJECTION ONLY : Having a particular relationship between injection and ignition characteristics (e.g., nozzle location, spray pattern, timing relative to igniter location, timing) : Having inlet uncovered by working piston)

Patent 6173695: Cylinder head with high swirl intake port and combustion chamber
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : MEANS TO WHIRL FLUID BEFORE, UPON, OR AFTER ENTRY INTO COMBUSTION CHAMBER : Ports)

Patent 6173696: Virtual power steering switch
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : ENGINE SPEED REGULATOR : Idle speed control : Electrically operated control means : External load condition responsive : Air conditioner operating mode responsive (i.e., compressor on-off) : More than eight cylinder)

Patent 6173697: Fail-safe system for engine
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : ENGINE SPEED REGULATOR : Open loop condition responsive : Resistance or override acts on input connection to regulator : Responsive to exhaust gas)

Patent 6173698: Closed loop exhaust gas sensor fuel control audited by dynamic crankshaft measurements
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : CHARGE FORMING DEVICE (E.G., POLLUTION CONTROL) : Including means responsive to instantaneous change in engine speed : One inlet is uncovered by piston travel)

Patent 6173699: Hydraulically-actuated fuel injector with electronically actuated spill valve
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : CHARGE FORMING DEVICE (E.G., POLLUTION CONTROL) : Fuel injection system : Fuel pump flow regulation : Variable venturi carburetor)

Patent 6173700: Controller for cylinder injection type injectors
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : CHARGE FORMING DEVICE (E.G., POLLUTION CONTROL) : Fuel injection system : Electrically actuated injector : Actuator circuit (e.g., engine condition responsive electronic circuit actuates injector valve) : Injector solenoid drive : Memory addressed by engine speed or load)

Patent 6173701: Exhaust gas recirculation system of internal combustion engine
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : CHARGE FORMING DEVICE (E.G., POLLUTION CONTROL) : Exhaust gas used with the combustible mixture (e.g., emission control Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve) : Having specific exhaust gas outlet structure at intake manifold : Fuel is heated to ignition temperature)

Patent 6173702: Movable wall member in the form of an exhaust valve spindle or a piston in an internal combustion engine
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : COMBUSTION CHAMBER : Having coating or liner : Hemispherical)

Patent 6173703: Air-fuel ratio control apparatus for the internal combustion
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : CHARGE FORMING DEVICE (E.G., POLLUTION CONTROL) : Including exhaust gas condition responsive means : With modifying or updating memory (i.e., learning) : Temperature responsive)

Patent 6173704: Exhaust gas purification system of internal combustion engine
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : CHARGE FORMING DEVICE (E.G., POLLUTION CONTROL) : Including exhaust gas condition responsive means : With addition of secondary fluid (e.g., fuel or exhaust gas) : Heater for sensor or sensor environment)

Patent 6173705: Device for integrating a skeet launcher to a vehicle
(MECHANICAL GUNS AND PROJECTORS : MISCELLANEOUS : For archery projector)

Patent 6173706: Archery bow breech device
(MECHANICAL GUNS AND PROJECTORS : ELEMENT : Trigger or releasing mechanism : Cord or band : Bow lock or archery trigger for compound or long bow string : By spring-driven plunger)

Patent 6173707: Archery bow firearm brace and guard
(MECHANICAL GUNS AND PROJECTORS : ELEMENT : For archery projector : Bow handle or attachment thereto : Fluid projectile feed)

Patent 6173708: Gas burner mounting assembly for appliance with ceramic based cooktop
(STOVES AND FURNACES : HOT-AIR FURNACES : Cooking : Combined base and hot closet : Gas : Combined burner and water back)

Patent 6173709: Portable gas cooking stove
(STOVES AND FURNACES : HOT-AIR FURNACES : Cooking : Combined base and hot closet : Gas : Burner stands : Drawer-elevating)

Patent 6173710: Ventilation systems
(STOVES AND FURNACES : STOVE HOODS : Special features)

Patent 6173711: Respiratory assistance device
(SURGERY : RESPIRATORY METHOD OR DEVICE : Means for supplying respiratory gas under positive pressure : Gas supply means responsive to breathing : Means for sensing condition of user's body)

Patent 6173712: Disposable aerosol mask with disparate portions
(SURGERY : RESPIRATORY METHOD OR DEVICE : Means for removing substance from respiratory gas : Particulate filtering : Face mask covering a breathing passage : Body of mask, other than viewing means, formed of porous filter material (e.g., surgical mask formed entirely of cloth, etc.) : Harness)

Patent 6173713: Eye patch construction method
(SURGERY : BODY PROTECTING OR RESTRAINING DEVICES FOR PATIENTS OR INFANTS (E.G., SHIELDS, IMMOBILIZERS) : Head or face protector (e.g., lips, ears, etc.) : Eye or nose protectors : With cover (flap))

Patent 6173714: Method for surgically enlarging a penis
(SURGERY : MISCELLANEOUS : Methods : Holding strap extending circumferentially of head or neck)

Patent 6173715: Magnetic anatomical marker and method of use
(SURGERY : MISCELLANEOUS : Devices placed entirely within body and means used therewith (e.g., magnetic implant locator) : Holding strap extending circumferentially of head or neck)

Patent 6173716: Method and apparatus for inspecting cigarette density
(TOBACCO : CIGAR OR CIGARETTE MAKING : Molding or forming : Continuous rod or ribbon former : With trimmer, perforator or slitter)

Patent 6173717: Hair shaping method using acidic aqueous intermediate rinse to prevent overcurling
(TOILET : METHODS : Hair treatment by application of specific chemical composition :)

Patent 6173718: Hair styling iron
(TOILET : HAIR DEVICE : Having hair shaping surface or form (e.g., crimper or curler) : Having cooperating crimping jaws : In back apertures)

Patent 6173719: Case with sealed rotatable receptacle
(TOILET : TOILET KIT : Powder box and applicator (e.g., compact) : Combined, or having plural cosmetic or applicator compartments or receivers : Plural cooperating blade)

Patent 6173720: Process for treating a semiconductor substrate
(CLEANING AND LIQUID CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : : Including application of electrical radiant or wave energy to work : Semiconductor cleaning : Semiconductor cleaning)

Patent 6173721: Pulley system for patio umbrella
(TENT, CANOPY, UMBRELLA, OR CANE : UMBRELLA : Combined : Connector)

Patent 6173722: Simplified pulling rope system used for multiple collapsible umbrellas
(TENT, CANOPY, UMBRELLA, OR CANE : UMBRELLA : Self-opening and closing : With independent stick)

Patent 6173723: Structure of a skeleton for umbrellas
(TENT, CANOPY, UMBRELLA, OR CANE : UMBRELLA : Ribs and stretchers : T-head and socket)

Patent 6173724: Windproof umbrella (B)
(TENT, CANOPY, UMBRELLA, OR CANE : UMBRELLA : Cover or lining feature : With ventilator or viewing window : For detachable cover or lining)

Patent 6173725: Canopy structure
(TENT, CANOPY, UMBRELLA, OR CANE : PORTABLE SHELTER (I.E., TENT OR CANOPY) :)

Patent 6173726: Erectable shelter including a collapsible truss
(TENT, CANOPY, UMBRELLA, OR CANE : PORTABLE SHELTER (I.E., TENT OR CANOPY) : Framework : Foldable : Having link means : Arch member)

Patent 6173727: Remote control sprinkler control system
(FLUID HANDLING : PROCESSES :)

Patent 6173728: Switching valve for a hydraulic power steering system
(FLUID HANDLING : SELF-PROPORTIONING OR CORRELATING SYSTEMS : Self-controlled branched flow systems : Plural inflows : Alternate or successive inflows : With pulsed control-input signal)

Patent 6173729: Switch-over device
(FLUID HANDLING : SELF-PROPORTIONING OR CORRELATING SYSTEMS : Self-controlled branched flow systems : Plural inflows : Alternate or successive inflows : Control by depletion of source : Reverse buckling)

Patent 6173730: Charging and bleed value
(FLUID HANDLING : SELF-PROPORTIONING OR CORRELATING SYSTEMS : Self-controlled branched flow systems : Bypass or relief controlled by main line fluid condition : Pressure responsive : Common sensor for both bypass or relief valve and other branch valve : Bypass or relief valve opens as other branch valve closes :)

Patent 6173731: Electrofluidic modular system
(FLUID HANDLING : CONVERTIBLE : Units interchangeable between alternate locations : Reversible stop and vent or waste)

Patent 6173732: Fertilizer system
(FLUID HANDLING : WITH CASING, SUPPORT, PROTECTOR OR STATIC CONSTRUCTIONAL INSTALLATIONS : Guards and shields : Tapering or tower type)

Patent 6173733: Enclosure for compact design backflow prevention device
(FLUID HANDLING : WITH CASING, SUPPORT, PROTECTOR OR STATIC CONSTRUCTIONAL INSTALLATIONS : Guards and shields : Valve guards : Pipe line transport)

Patent 6173734: Leak arresting mechanical flow control valve
(FLUID HANDLING : LINE CONDITION CHANGE RESPONSIVE VALVES : Safety cut-off requiring reset : Responsive to change in rate of flow : Excessive flow cut-off : Vertical inlet riser)

Patent 6173735: Method and apparatus for regulating gas flow
(FLUID HANDLING : LINE CONDITION CHANGE RESPONSIVE VALVES : Pilot or servo controlled : Fluid pressure type : Choked or throttled pressure type : Screw threaded)

Patent 6173736: Diaphragm actuated pressure relief valve with pressure balanced outlet and fail-safe operation
(FLUID HANDLING : LINE CONDITION CHANGE RESPONSIVE VALVES : With separate connected fluid reactor surface : Axes of ports co-axial)

Patent 6173737: Bidirectional flow control valve
(FLUID HANDLING : LINE CONDITION CHANGE RESPONSIVE VALVES : With separate connected fluid reactor surface : Responsive to change in rate of fluid flow : Movable deflector or choke : Pressures across flow line valve)

Patent 6173738: Pressure maintenance valve for pneumatic apparatus such as air spring systems
(FLUID HANDLING : LINE CONDITION CHANGE RESPONSIVE VALVES : With separate connected fluid reactor surface : Valve seat or external sleeve moves to open valve : With mechanical movement between actuator and valve)

Patent 6173739: Addow's checkvalved FDC
(FLUID HANDLING : LINE CONDITION CHANGE RESPONSIVE VALVES : Direct response valves (i.e., check valve type) : Plural : Dividing and recombining in a single flow path : Reactor operatively connected to valve by mechanical movement)

Patent 6173740: Highly versatile fluid-actuated valve control actuator
(FLUID HANDLING : WITH INDICATOR, REGISTER, RECORDER, ALARM OR INSPECTION MEANS : Position or extent of motion indicator : Electrical : Spring biased)

Patent 6173741: Pressure compensating valve for a fuel tank
(FLUID HANDLING : SYSTEMS : System with plural openings, one a gas vent or access opening : Tank with gas vent and inlet or outlet : Tank access opening and bottom outlet)

Patent 6173742: Undersea hydraulic coupling with axial preloading
(FLUID HANDLING : SYSTEMS : Flow path with serial valves and/or closures : Separable flow path section, valve or closure in each : Each valve and/or closure operated by coupling motion : Linear motion of flow path sections operates both : Valves actuate each other : Sequential opening or closing of serial ports in single flow line)

Patent 6173743: Distributor for liquids
(FLUID HANDLING : SYSTEMS : Multi-way valve unit : Rotary valve unit : Gate)

Patent 6173744: Piezoelectric valve
(FLUID HANDLING : SYSTEMS : Multi-way valve unit : Supply and exhaust : Motor-operated : Electric)

Patent 6173745: Manifold solenoid valve driven by serial signals
(FLUID HANDLING : SYSTEMS : With flow control means for branched passages : Sectional block structure : Spring bias)

Patent 6173746: Fabrics with rib structure on both sides and method of manufacturing
(TEXTILES: WEAVING : FABRICS : Pile : Weft : Header tape)

Patent 6173747: Tensioning tool with biased collar valve actuator and method therefor
(WIREWORKING : APPLYING WIRE : Binder tightening and joining implements : Helix embracing guides)

Patent 6173748: Method of reducing noise in a barking plant and a barking drum, chipper and conveying line
(WOODWORKING : PROCESS : Timber harvesting or processing : Debarking : By shearing)

Patent 6173749: Wallpaper border application kit
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : SURFACE BONDING MEANS AND/OR ASSEMBLY MEANS THEREFOR : With work feeding or handling means : Work traversing type and/or means applying work to wall or static structure : Means bringing discrete articles into assembled relationship)

Patent 6173750: Method and apparatus for removing die from a wafer and conveying die to a pickup location
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : DELAMINATING APPARATUS : Presses or press platen structures, per se)

Patent 6173751: Burst protection device for tire removing machines
(WHEELWRIGHT MACHINES : RUBBER TIRE MOUNTING AND/OR DEMOUNTING APPARATUS : For collapsing or shifting tire axially : Circumferentially traveling : Pedestal type :)

Patent 6173752: Bay window cornice decorating joint
(FLEXIBLE OR PORTABLE CLOSURE, PARTITION, OR PANEL : WITH HOOD, CANOPY, SHIELD STORAGE CHAMBER, OR OUTRIGGED RIGID PANEL : Structure : Edge hinged, slidably mounted)

Patent 6173753: Apparatus and method for hanging shades and curtains
(FLEXIBLE OR PORTABLE CLOSURE, PARTITION, OR PANEL : PLEATING TYPE : Rigid or nonmovable)

Patent 6173754: Window covering system
(FLEXIBLE OR PORTABLE CLOSURE, PARTITION, OR PANEL : PLURAL AND/OR WITH RIGID CLOSURE : Diverse types : With rigid closure : Roll type flexible panel : Flexible or portable panel complementary to form complete closure)

Patent 6173755: Nozzle for continuous slab casting
(METAL FOUNDING : MEANS TO SHAPE METALLIC MATERIAL : Continuous or semicontinuous casting : Continuously advancing mold part : Endless shaping means : Rotatable or pivotal pattern plate)

Patent 6173756: Broad side element for a slab mold
(METAL FOUNDING : MEANS TO SHAPE METALLIC MATERIAL : Continuous or semicontinuous casting : Having casting material cooling means : Roller)

Patent 6173757: Method of quality control in the production of finished cast shells or core stackings
(METAL FOUNDING : PROCESS : With measuring, testing, inspecting, or condition determination : During foundry sand treating or mold making : And regulating an operation)

Patent 6173758: Pin fin heat sink and pin fin arrangement therein
(HEAT EXCHANGE : WITH RETAINER FOR REMOVABLE ARTICLE : Electrical component : Air cooled, including fins : Heat exchange between supply and exhaust lines)

Patent 6173759: Method of cooling electronic devices using a tube in plate heat sink
(HEAT EXCHANGE : WITH RETAINER FOR REMOVABLE ARTICLE : Electrical component : Liquid cooled : Heat exchange between supply and exhaust lines)

Patent 6173760: Co-axial bellows liquid heatsink for high power module test
(HEAT EXCHANGE : WITH RETAINER FOR REMOVABLE ARTICLE : Electrical component : Liquid cooled : Heat exchange between supply and exhaust lines)

Patent 6173761: Cryogenic heat pipe
(HEAT EXCHANGE : INTERMEDIATE FLUENT HEAT EXCHANGE MATERIAL RECEIVING AND DISCHARGING HEAT : Liquid fluent heat exchange material : Utilizing change of state : With drum surface scraper)

Patent 6173762: Heat exchanger tube for falling film evaporator
(HEAT EXCHANGE : WITH COATED, ROUGHENED OR POLISHED SURFACE : Flues formed by vertical corrugations of heat transmitter)

Patent 6173763: Heat exchanger tube and method for manufacturing a heat exchanger
(HEAT EXCHANGE : WITH COATED, ROUGHENED OR POLISHED SURFACE : Flues formed by vertical corrugations of heat transmitter)

Patent 6173764: Laminated heat exchanger
(HEAT EXCHANGE : RADIATOR CORE TYPE : Deformed sheet forms passages between side-by-side tube means : With tube manifold : Verging gas flow)

Patent 6173765: Heat exchange having header tank
(HEAT EXCHANGE : SIDE-BY-SIDE TUBULAR STRUCTURES OR TUBE SECTIONS : With manifold type header or header plate : Stacked plates or shells form interplate passages)

Patent 6173766: Integrated heat exchanger
(HEAT EXCHANGE : SIDE-BY-SIDE TUBULAR STRUCTURES OR TUBE SECTIONS : With manifold type header or header plate : Inlet and outlet header means : Side by side : Single inlet, plural outlets)

Patent 6173767: Pressure release device for cooling coils
(HEAT EXCHANGE : WITH TIMER, PROGRAMMER, TIME DELAY, OR CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL : Vent of system (e.g., overpressure, overtemperature, removal of noncondensable, etc.) : Solid heat transfer path)

Patent 6173768: Method and apparatus for downhole oil/water separation during oil well pumping operations
(WELLS : WITH BELOW AND ABOVE GROUND MODIFICATION : Eduction pump or plunger in well : Longitudinally movable operator)

Patent 6173769: Universal carrier for grippers in a coiled tubing injector
(WELLS : ABOVE GROUND APPARATUS : Moving tubing or cable into an existing well : Coiled tubing : Chain injector : Foam)

Patent 6173770: Shear ram for ram-type blowout preventer
(WELLS : ABOVE GROUND APPARATUS : With assembly or disassembly means (e.g., handling, guiding, or tool feature) : With blowout preventer : Chain injector)

Patent 6173771: Apparatus for cleaning well tubular members
(WELLS : BRUSHING, SCRAPING, CUTTING OR PUNCHING-TYPE CLEANERS : On tubing or casing : Free falling type (e.g., dropped ball))

Patent 6173772: Controlling multiple downhole tools
(WELLS : PROCESSES : With indicating, testing, measuring or locating : Automatic control for production : Tool orienting)

Patent 6173773: Orienting downhole tools
(WELLS : PROCESSES : With indicating, testing, measuring or locating : Determining position of object in well : Tool orienting :)

Patent 6173774: Inter-tandem pump intake
(WELLS : PROCESSES : Separating material entering well : Solid fuel or particles in well)

Patent 6173775: Systems and methods for hydrocarbon recovery
(WELLS : PROCESSES : Distinct, separate injection and producing wells : Involving the step of heating : Steam as drive fluid : CO2 or carbonated gas)

Patent 6173776: Cleaning compositions for oil and gas wells, lines, casings, formations and equipment and methods of use
(WELLS : PROCESSES : Material placed in pores of formation to treat resident fluid flowing into well : Injected fluid comprises water and material other than inorganic gas)

Patent 6173777: Single valve for a casing filling and circulating apparatus
(WELLS : PROCESSES : Cementing, plugging or consolidating : Composition of proppant)

Patent 6173778: Storable liquid systems for use in cementing oil and gas wells
(WELLS : PROCESSES : Cementing, plugging or consolidating : Using specific materials : Cement or consolidating material contains inorganic water settable and organic ingredients : With override zone, diverting, or path blocking operation)

Patent 6173779: Collapsible well perforating apparatus
(WELLS : PROCESSES : Perforating, weakening, bending or separating pipe at an unprepared point : Using specific materials)

Patent 6173780: Process for increasing effectiveness of production chemicals by reducing number of squeezing and shut-in operations required to increase production
(WELLS : PROCESSES : Placing fluid into the formation : Placing preheated fluid into formation)

Patent 6173781: Slip joint intervention riser with pressure seals and method of using the same
(WELLS : SUBMERGED WELL : Means removably connected to permanent well structure : Surface vessel : With means to compensate for vessel movement :)

Patent 6173782: Cable connector
(WELLS : SUBMERGED WELL : Riser : Pipe cutting means)

Patent 6173783: Method of completing and producing hydrocarbons in a well
(WELLS : PROCESSES : Producing the well : Including varying downhole pressure : Using a chemical)

Patent 6173784: Method and device for production of hydrocarbons
(WELLS : PROCESSES : Producing the well : By fluid lift : Using a chemical)

Patent 6173785: Pressure-balanced rod piston control system for a subsurface safety valve
(WELLS : PROCESSES : Operating valve, closure, or changeable restrictor in a well : Operated by fluid pressure controlled above ground : By auxilliary fluid control line : Foam)

Patent 6173786: Pressure-actuated running tool
(WELLS : PROCESSES : Placing or shifting well part : By fluid driven piston : By auxilliary fluid control line)

Patent 6173787: Method and system intended for measurements in a horizontal pipe
(WELLS : PROCESSES : Placing or shifting well part : With bending of tubing : By auxilliary fluid control line)

Patent 6173788: Wellpacker and a method of running an I-wire or control line past a packer
(WELLS : PROCESSES : Placing or shifting well part : With sealing feature (e.g., packer) : By auxilliary fluid control line)

Patent 6173789: Horse shoe
(FARRIERY : SHOES : Swamp)

Patent 6173790: Process and device for atomizing liquid extinguishing agents in stationary extinguishing installations
(FIRE EXTINGUISHERS : PROCESSES : With mixing of extinguishing compounds :)

Patent 6173791: Fire protection system using water mist
(FIRE EXTINGUISHERS : PROCESSES : Of extinguishing fire : By projecting extinguishant directly onto seat of fire :)

Patent 6173792: Power-driven screwdriver with torque-dependent release clutch
(TOOL DRIVING OR IMPACTING : AUTOMATIC CONTROL OF POWER OPERATED MEANS : Drive means responsive to torque or speed condition : Having torque responsive clutch : Fluid flow or pressure operated advance means)

Patent 6173793: Measurement-while-drilling devices with pad mounted sensors
(BORING OR PENETRATING THE EARTH : WITH SIGNALING, INDICATING, TESTING OR MEASURING : Tool position direction or inclination measuring or indicating within the bore : Drive point retracted through shaft or casing)

Patent 6173794: Downhole mud motor transmission
(BORING OR PENETRATING THE EARTH : WITH BELOW-GROUND TOOL DRIVE PRIME MOVER : Fluid rotary type : Reciprocating)

Patent 6173795: Multi-cycle circulating sub
(BORING OR PENETRATING THE EARTH : WITH MEANS MOVABLE RELATIVE TO TOOL BELOW GROUND TO CONTROL ECCENTRIC FLUID EMISSION : Rotation of bit actuates lubricant feed means)

Patent 6173796: Sleeve for orientating a tool
(BORING OR PENETRATING THE EARTH : TOOL REMOVABLE OR INSERTABLE THROUGH OR AROUND DRIVING OR DRIVEN SHAFT OR CASING : Core-retaining or severing means)

Patent 6173797: Rotary drill bits for directional drilling employing movable cutters and tandem gage pad arrangement with active cutting elements and having
(BORING OR PENETRATING THE EARTH : BIT OR BIT ELEMENT : Rolling cutter bit or rolling cutter bit element : Specific or diverse material : Antifriction type)

Patent 6173798: Tungsten carbide nickel- chromium alloy hard member and tools using the same
(BORING OR PENETRATING THE EARTH : BIT OR BIT ELEMENT : Specific or diverse material : Insert : Includes diamond)

Patent 6173799: Motor-assisted single-wheel cart
(MOTOR VEHICLES : STEERED BY WALKING ATTENDANT : Handle movement controls vehicle drive : All motors supplied from power plant of a single vehicle)

Patent 6173800: Exhaust system for a motor vehicle and motor vehicle
(MOTOR VEHICLES : BODIES : With means for handling exhaust of a motor : Cab portion)

Patent 6173801: Manually operated travelling vehicle with auxiliary power
(MOTOR VEHICLES : SPECIAL WHEEL BASE : Having only two wheels : Arranged in tandem : Electrical-type motor : Electrical-type motor)

Patent 6173802: Electric power steering device
(MOTOR VEHICLES : STEERING GEAR : With electric power assist : Specific mechanical feature : Working member part engages tie rod)

Patent 6173803: High amplitude sound wave generator
(ACOUSTICS : GEOPHYSICAL OR SUBSURFACE EXPLORATION : Well logging :)

Patent 6173804: System intended for permanent installation of measuring sondes in a pipe by means of a fluid pressure-actuated removable lock
(ACOUSTICS : GEOPHYSICAL OR SUBSURFACE EXPLORATION : Well logging :)

Patent 6173805: Variably tuned vibration absorber
(ACOUSTICS : SOUND-MODIFYING MEANS : Mechanical vibration attenuator : Machine type enclosure)

Patent 6173806: Muffling wall
(ACOUSTICS : SOUND-MODIFYING MEANS : Sound absorbing fence or screen (e.g., jet engine or vehicle noise) : Relatively moving parts)

Patent 6173807: Engine nacelle acoustic panel with integral wedge fairings and an integral forward ring
(ACOUSTICS : SOUND-MODIFYING MEANS : Muffler, fluid conducting type : Reaction engine type : Partial enclosure or shroud)

Patent 6173808: Automobile exhaust noise silencer
(ACOUSTICS : SOUND-MODIFYING MEANS : Muffler, fluid conducting type : Straight-through passage : With muffler bypass : Valve controlled : And multi-passage)

Patent 6173809: Safety stanchions
(FIRE ESCAPE, LADDER, OR SCAFFOLD : TORSO HARNESS : Swingable support)

Patent 6173810: Trailer personnel lift with a level sensor and manually set outriggers
(FIRE ESCAPE, LADDER, OR SCAFFOLD : WITH INDICATOR, SIGNAL OR ALARM : Holding means)

Patent 6173811: Combination hand truck, stepladder and basket carrier
(FIRE ESCAPE, LADDER, OR SCAFFOLD : CONVERTIBLE : Holding means)

Patent 6173812: Recreational vehicle fire escape system
(FIRE ESCAPE, LADDER, OR SCAFFOLD : WALL- OR FLOOR-ATTACHED : Retractable or collapsible beneath floor, track-mounted : Movable ladder)

Patent 6173813: Electronic control for an elevator braking system
(ELEVATOR, INDUSTRIAL LIFT TRUCK, OR STATIONARY LIFT FOR VEHICLE : HAVING SPECIFIC LOAD SUPPORT DRIVE-MEANS OR ITS CONTROL : Includes control for power source of drive-means : With specific electrical component : Includes safety cut off switch actuated by load support speed sensor or governor : Actuated by load support speed sensor or governor)

Patent 6173814: Electronic safety system for elevators having a dual redundant safety bus
(ELEVATOR, INDUSTRIAL LIFT TRUCK, OR STATIONARY LIFT FOR VEHICLE : HAVING SPECIFIC LOAD SUPPORT DRIVE-MEANS OR ITS CONTROL : Includes control for power source of drive-means : With specific electrical component : Control actuates mechanical braking means for power source : Actuated by load support speed sensor or governor)

Patent 6173815: Door coupler and locking device
(ELEVATOR, INDUSTRIAL LIFT TRUCK, OR STATIONARY LIFT FOR VEHICLE : WITH BARRIER FOR REGULATING ACCESS TO LOAD SUPPORT : Including barrier mounted at landing : With means to couple to barrier on load support : Having cable and guiding pulley therefor in drive-means)

Patent 6173816: Hallway-entered destination information in elevator dispatching
(ELEVATOR, INDUSTRIAL LIFT TRUCK, OR STATIONARY LIFT FOR VEHICLE : WITH CALL REGISTRATION MEANS : Shared by plural load supports : Actuated by human operator)

Patent 6173817: Automatically braking device when leaving a protected area
(BRAKES : VEHICLE : Ground-engaging : Rotary brake member)

Patent 6173818: Device for adjusting a brake pad
(BRAKES : VEHICLE : Velocipede (e.g., bicycle, etc.) : Including mechanism for opposed gripping of wheel rim or tire : Having means to adjust spacing between brake component and wheel rim or tire : Plural brakes having common actuator)

Patent 6173819: Partially lined disc brake
(BRAKES : ROD : Axially movable brake element or housing therefor : Retainer for brake element : Circumferential or circumferentially spaced)

Patent 6173820: Electric-motor brake apparatus
(BRAKES : FRICTIONAL VIBRATION DAMPER : Electric : Electric motor on staff)

Patent 6173821: Disk brake protector for a disk brake of a motor vehicle wheel with perforated rim dish
(BRAKES : FRICTIONAL VIBRATION DAMPER : Brake wheels : Dust guard : Anchor)

Patent 6173822: Rotary damper
(BRAKES : INTERNAL-RESISTANCE MOTION RETARDER : Having a thrust member with a variable volume chamber (e.g., coaxial or telescoping tubes, compensating reservoir) : Arcuately oscillating thrust member : Resilient or radially urged vane : Adjusting the tension via (a) compressing or expanding or (b) different strength springs)

Patent 6173823: Viscous clutch assembly
(CLUTCHES AND POWER-STOP CONTROL : FIELD RESPONSIVE FRICTIONAL MEDIA TYPE : Reversing)

Patent 6173824: Rolling-element clutch assembly
(CLUTCHES AND POWER-STOP CONTROL : CLUTCHES : Automatic : One-way engaging : Ball or roller : Ball or roller)

Patent 6173825: Lift control device for a roller shade
(CLUTCHES AND POWER-STOP CONTROL : TRANSMISSION AND BRAKE : Torque-responsive brake : Wrap-spring brake : Brake and gearing at axle end)

Patent 6173826: Method and apparatus for validating coins
(CHECK-ACTUATED CONTROL MECHANISMS : INCLUDING MEANS TO TEST VALIDITY OF CHECK : By testing material composition : Having electric circuit influenced by check : Passing between transmitting and receiving coils : Pivotable)

Patent 6173827: Apparatus for handling and/or cleansing tubular articles
(CONVEYORS: POWER-DRIVEN : CONVEYOR FOR CHANGING ATTITUDE OF ITEM RELATIVE TO CONVEYED DIRECTION : For inverting successive items : By means driven for inverting conveyed items : Orbiting conveyor-inverter means : Item oriented while on endless conveyor)

Patent 6173828: Apparatus for rotating products accumulating in an imbricated formation
(CONVEYORS: POWER-DRIVEN : CONVEYOR FOR CHANGING ATTITUDE OF ITEM RELATIVE TO CONVEYED DIRECTION : By member adjacent conveyor for contacting successive conveyed items : By plural, unequal-speed members simultaneously contacting and conveying items)

Patent 6173829: Circulating paddle positioning fence with flexible track
(CONVEYORS: POWER-DRIVEN : CONVEYOR SYSTEM FOR ARRANGING OR REARRANGING STREAM(S) OF ITEMS : By laterally or vertically moving successive items in longitudinally moving stream : Via throat for restricting flow of massed items)

Patent 6173830: Tracking assembly adapted to be mounted to a support frame of a conveyor belt installation in order to keep the conveyor belt centrally aligned
(CONVEYORS: POWER-DRIVEN : CONVEYOR SECTION : Endless conveyor : Support, guide, or hold-down means for carrier belt : Rotatable support or hold-down engaging non-load-carrying face of belt : Brake means directly engages carrier belt)

Patent 6173831: Endless belt
(CONVEYORS: POWER-DRIVEN : CONVEYOR SECTION : Endless conveyor : Carrier belt structure : Rotatable support or hold-down engaging non-load-carrying face of belt)

Patent 6173832: Assembly line systems
(CONVEYORS: POWER-DRIVEN : CONVEYOR SECTION : Endless conveyor : Carrier belt structure : Formed of or including pivotally interconnected rigid links : Separate pins interconnect links : Links pivot about mutually perpendicular axes : Transverse frame carrying at least three transversely spaced roller supports)

Patent 6173833: Package including a separately formed premium tray
(SPECIAL RECEPTACLE OR PACKAGE : COMBINED OR CONVERTIBLE : Tear strip or piercer)

Patent 6173834: Transparent dart case having unitary construction
(SPECIAL RECEPTACLE OR PACKAGE : FOR A SPORT IMPLEMENT, EXERCISE DEVICE, OR GAME : Violin)

Patent 6173835: Laptop carrying case
(SPECIAL RECEPTACLE OR PACKAGE : FOR A HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE : Binoculars)

Patent 6173836: Fastener clip
(SPECIAL RECEPTACLE OR PACKAGE : FOR A FASTENER : Flaccidly or integrally (but not severably) connected : Secured to common flaccid member : Plane of member normal to extent of fastener : Foldable to compact use configuration)

Patent 6173837: Carrying case with interchangeable side panels
(SPECIAL RECEPTACLE OR PACKAGE : WITH ORNAMENTATION OR SIMULATION : Fragile or sensitive (e.g., glass mirror))

Patent 6173838: Child-resistant medication compact
(SPECIAL RECEPTACLE OR PACKAGE : FOR AMPULE, CAPSULE, PELLET, OR GRANULE : Compartmented : Limited access by component manipulation)

Patent 6173839: Collapsible camping organizer
(SPECIAL RECEPTACLE OR PACKAGE : COMBINED OR CONVERTIBLE : Packaged assemblage or kit : Camp or lunch type : With specified nonfood characteristic; e.g., mirror : With additional receptacle separator)

Patent 6173840: Beneficiation of saline minerals
(CLASSIFYING, SEPARATING, AND ASSORTING SOLIDS : FLUID SUSPENSION : Paramagnetic : Processes : Rotational hydrodynamic extraction (e.g., unidirectional hydrocyclone, vortical, whirlpool, etc.))

Patent 6173841: Film cartridge sorting device for use with photographic film processor
(CLASSIFYING, SEPARATING, AND ASSORTING SOLIDS : SORTING SPECIAL ITEMS, AND CERTAIN METHODS AND APPARATUS (E.G., POCKET TYPE AND LIGHT RESPONSIVE SORTING, ETC.) FOR SORTING ANY ITEMS : Separating means : Sorting items by size : Item of particular size passed through gauging aperture in wall (e.g., perforated panel, etc.) : Aperture in chute or trough : Items move longitudinally of elongate elements)

Patent 6173842: Multi-weeder rack for trucks/trailers
(SUPPORTS: RACKS : ARTICLE LOCKING : Linearly movable)

Patent 6173843: Computer expansion card latching and retention mechanism
(SUPPORTS: RACKS : SPECIAL ARTICLE : Platelike : Circuit board : Building closure)

Patent 6173844: Merchandise display system
(SUPPORTS: RACKS : SPECIAL ARTICLE : Stacked Articles : Card or sheet : With impaling means : Rotatable)

Patent 6173845: Beverage display rack with head locking keyway
(SUPPORTS: RACKS : SPECIAL ARTICLE : Receptacle support : Bottle or jar : Single blank)

Patent 6173846: Safety stop for pallet rack
(SUPPORTS: RACKS : ELEMENTS : Vertically)

Patent 6173847: Storage rack
(SUPPORTS: RACKS : SHELF TYPE : Knockdown : Cantilevered)

 

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