Patents 6174101 - 6174353

 

 

Patent 6174101: Rotating joint for a profiled crossbeam
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : ARTICULATED MEMBERS : Including limit means : For pivotal motion : Pin and slot : Ball stud passes through confining opening)

Patent 6174102: Modular motion stages utilizing interconnecting elements
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : INTERFITTED MEMBERS : Enlarged head in complementary recess, e.g., dovetail, etc. : For interfitted side faces)

Patent 6174103: Removable/portable speed bump apparatus
(ROAD STRUCTURE, PROCESS, OR APPARATUS : TRAFFIC DIRECTOR : Vibration inducing member (e.g., road stud, speed bump) : Impregnated with reflective material)

Patent 6174104: Highway marking tape removal apparatus
(ROAD STRUCTURE, PROCESS, OR APPARATUS : APPARATUS : With surface marking (or grooving) : Applied to existing hard surface : Specific to a sloped or curved application)

Patent 6174105: Strike-off device for a paving screed
(ROAD STRUCTURE, PROCESS, OR APPARATUS : APPARATUS : Material distribution means : Shoulder paving or surface widening : Leveling or smoothing roller)

Patent 6174106: Boat lift apparatus
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : MARINE VESSEL PORTAGE, LAUNCHING, OR REMOVING : Lifting :)

Patent 6174107: Device for creation of an oxidation and precipitation zone or a reduction zone in an aquifer
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : SOIL REMEDIATION : In situ contaminant removal or stabilization : Vacuuming contaminant : With fluid application : Joint)

Patent 6174108: In-well air stripping and gas adsorption
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : SOIL REMEDIATION : In situ contaminant removal or stabilization : Intake)

Patent 6174109: Concealed crash wall in combination with mechanically stabilized earth construction
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : EARTH TREATMENT OR CONTROL : Rock or earth bolt or anchor : With retaining wall : Breaking canister or packet)

Patent 6174110: Shoring leg
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : EARTH TREATMENT OR CONTROL : Shoring, bracing, or cave-in prevention : Roof support : Jack : Cast in situ)

Patent 6174111: Cutting tools for drilling concrete, aggregate, masonry or the like materials
(CUTTING BY USE OF ROTATING AXIALLY MOVING TOOL : PROCESSES :)

Patent 6174112: Tool for hand-held equipment
(CUTTING BY USE OF ROTATING AXIALLY MOVING TOOL : TOOL OR TOOL WITH SUPPORT : Including detailed shank : Axially spaced)

Patent 6174113: Method and apparatus for machining a cavity in a smart card
(GEAR CUTTING, MILLING, OR PLANING : MILLING : Process : Including infeeding : Adapted to trigger fluid energy)

Patent 6174114: Draw-in nipple for a palette or clamp-on plate for securing workpieces for the purpose of metal machining
(GEAR CUTTING, MILLING, OR PLANING : MILLING : Work support : With work holder or guide : Including dividing head)

Patent 6174115: Spindle for machine tools
(GEAR CUTTING, MILLING, OR PLANING : MILLING : Cutter spindle or spindle support : Cutter turning about vertical axis)

Patent 6174116: Adjustable interlocking panels
(FREIGHT ACCOMMODATION ON FREIGHT CARRIER : LOAD BRACING MEANS : Panel or frame, wall-to-wall : Deployed structure or comprising individually installed parts : Including pin-in-aperture latch)

Patent 6174117: Fastening structure including a bolt having a serration that is press-fit into a bolt hole of a flange
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : THREADED FASTENER LOCKED TO A DISCREET STRUCTURE (E.G., PLATE, RAIL, WHEEL) : Member preassembled with substructure at through-passage or recess for holding single bolt or nut in coaxial relation therewith : Member anchors bolt in substructure with threaded portion exposed (e.g., stud bolt) : Unitary member, deformable in whole or in part)

Patent 6174118: Movable retention device for a threaded fastener
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : HEADED FASTENER ELEMENT WITH NUT, WASHER, SECURING MEANS OR CAP : Metallic resilient securing means : Securing means rotatable about fastener element or rotatably engageable by tool-rotatable headed fastener element)

Patent 6174119: Connector with integral nail holder
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : IMPACT DRIVEN FASTENER, E.G., NAIL, SPIKE, TACK, ETC. : Multiple prong, e.g., nailing plate, staple, etc. : Of sheet metal : Having identical ends)

Patent 6174120: Apparatus for affixing book pages to a book cover and process for making same
(BOOKBINDING: PROCESS AND APPARATUS : PROCESS :)

Patent 6174121: Dust retention system
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : STATIC RECEPTACLE AND MEANS FOR CHARGING OR DISCHARGING, OR FACILITATING THE CHARGING OR DISCHARGING OF, THE RECEPTACLE : With means to handle (e.g., recirculate, remove, etc.) dust : With load-supporting pallet)

Patent 6174122: Pallet unloading apparatus and method
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : DEVICE FOR EMPTYING PORTABLE RECEPTACLE : With container opening means : Rupturing or cutting type : Device includes haulage cable)

Patent 6174123: Gripping device for positioning sheet-like objects
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : ELEVATOR OR HOIST AND LOADING OR UNLOADING MEANS THEREFOR : Grab : Suspended : Guided)

Patent 6174124: Load trays for personnel carrying vehicles
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : ELEVATOR OR HOIST AND LOADING OR UNLOADING MEANS THEREFOR : Tilting carrier : With operator-controlled tilting means : Portable (e.g., vehicle-mounted, etc.) elevator : Tiltable about axis perpendicular to direction of travel of portable elevator (e.g., forwardly tiltable, etc.) : With fluid drive for movement thereabout)

Patent 6174125: Method and apparatus for racking and unracking pipe
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : CYLINDRICAL BAR HANDLING DEVICE : Engaging interior surface of pipe : Including means to rotate or allow rotation of bar about its axis)

Patent 6174126: Articulated refuse collection apparatus and method
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : PROCESS : Of loading or unloading load-transporting type vehicle and external means cooperating in loading or unloading thereof : Of stacking)

Patent 6174127: Prandtl layer turbine
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : METHOD OF OPERATION :)

Patent 6174128: Impeller for electric automotive fuel pump
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WITH MEANS FOR RE-ENTRY OF WORKING FLUID TO BLADE SET (E.G., RE-ENTRY TYPE DEVICE, PASSAGE, ETC.) : Turbine regenerative pump : Having specific means to deflect working fluid in regenerative passage : For a plurality of runners)

Patent 6174129: Turbine vane clocking mechanism and method of assembling a turbine having such a mechanism
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : INCLUDING CASING PART SELECTIVELY MOVABLE RELATIVE TO FIXED SUPPORT : Circularly around fixed runner axis : Fluid biased, movable or resilient portion)

Patent 6174130: Movable shaft assembly
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : SELECTIVELY ADJUSTABLE VANE OR WORKING FLUID CONTROL MEANS : Upstream of runner : Plural and arcuately or circularly arranged around runner axis : Individually pivoted vanes : Plural, selectively adjustable vane sets :)

Patent 6174131: Compressor for gases containing hydrogen sulfide
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : INCLUDING HEAT INSULATION OR EXCHANGE MEANS (E.G., FINS, LAGGING, ETC.) : Working fluid on at least one side of heat exchange wall : Interstage heat exchanger : On same radial plane with blade)

Patent 6174132: Steam-turbine power plant and steam turbine
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WORKING FLUID PASSAGE OR DISTRIBUTING MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH RUNNER (E.G., CASING, ETC.) : Plural rigidly related blade sets : Including an axial-flow blade set : Plural serial axial-flow blade sets with intermediate stationary flow diverter(s) : Including spirally configurated vane(s))

Patent 6174133: Coolable airfoil
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : WITH HEATING, COOLING OR THERMAL INSULATION MEANS : Changing state mass within or fluid flow through working member or carrier : Flow exhausted to working fluid : Arcuate planar folding of working surface)

Patent 6174134: Multiple impingement airfoil cooling
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : WITH HEATING, COOLING OR THERMAL INSULATION MEANS : Changing state mass within or fluid flow through working member or carrier : Flow exhausted to working fluid : Arcuate planar folding of working surface)

Patent 6174135: Turbine blade trailing edge cooling openings and slots
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : WITH HEATING, COOLING OR THERMAL INSULATION MEANS : Changing state mass within or fluid flow through working member or carrier : Flow exhausted to working fluid : Arcuate planar folding of working surface)

Patent 6174136: Pump control and method of operating same
(PUMPS : CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL OF PUMP DRIVE MOTOR : By control of electric or magnetic drive motor : By float)

Patent 6174137: Compressor having load control
(PUMPS : PROCESSES : Getter heating, vaporizing, or regeneration)

Patent 6174138: Float operated devices
(PUMPS : ONE FLUID PUMPED BY CONTACT OR ENTRAINMENT WITH ANOTHER : Liquid pumped by supplying or exhausting gaseous motive fluid to or from pumping chamber : With float actuated control means : Motive fluid in one chamber controlled by condition in second chamber)

Patent 6174139: Axial piston machine with damping element for the inclined or wobble plate
(PUMPS : CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL OF DRIVE TRANSMISSION OR PUMP DISPLACEMENT : Adjustable cam or linkage : Axial cam : Rotary expansible chamber pump)

Patent 6174140: Oil recovery device for compressors
(PUMPS : CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL OF DRIVE TRANSMISSION OR PUMP DISPLACEMENT : Adjustable cam or linkage : Axial cam : With sump pressure actuation : By movable conduit or conduit wall (e.g., combining tube))

Patent 6174141: Structure for coupling muffler for linear compressor
(PUMPS : WITH MUFFLER ACTING ON PUMP FLUID : Pressure responsive relief or bypass valve)

Patent 6174142: Elastomeric pump housing
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Resiliently mounted pump or motor : Pump within armature)

Patent 6174143: Pump motor having submersible stator and rotor and insulated winding set terminals
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Including means utilizing pump fluid for augmenting cooling, lubricating, sealing, or cleaning of motor : Pump within armature)

Patent 6174144: Diaphragm piston pump
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Fluid motor : With motive fluid generator : Pulsator or fluid link : Independently operated valve for each working member)

Patent 6174145: Axial flow blower device
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Electric or magnetic motor : Rotary motor and rotary nonexpansible chamber pump : With specific housing details : With lubricator)

Patent 6174146: Electric bilge pump assembly
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Electric or magnetic motor : Rotary motor and rotary nonexpansible chamber pump : Having means to mount pump and motor in working position : Unitary pump and motor working member)

Patent 6174147: Refrigerant compressor with an improved discharge valve assembly
(PUMPS : EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER TYPE : Having pumping chamber pressure responsive distributor : Distributor positioned opposite pumping member end face : Transverse to axis of pumping member)

Patent 6174148: Water jet type air compressor system, its starting method, and water quality control method thereof
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : METHODS :)

Patent 6174149: Scroll compressor with captured counterweight
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : WORKING MEMBER HAS PLANETARY OR PLANETATING MOVEMENT : Helical working member, e.g., scroll : Axially spaced working chambers)

Patent 6174150: Scroll compressor
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : WORKING MEMBER HAS PLANETARY OR PLANETATING MOVEMENT : Helical working member, e.g., scroll : With biasing means, e.g., axial or radial : With working fluid bias)

Patent 6174151: Fluid energy transfer device
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : MOVING CYLINDER : Rotating : Rotary internal reacting member : Intermeshing peripheral surfaces : Inner member has five or more teeth : With filler element (e.g., crescent))

Patent 6174152: Displacement pump and method of use thereof
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : INTERENGAGING ROTATING MEMBERS : Like rotary members : Having each radial protuberance of like dimension : With movable partition member)

Patent 6174153: Apparatus for making uniformly magnetized elements for a gyricon display
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : WITH DIRECT APPLICATION OF MAGNETIC FORCE TO MANIPULATE SHAPING MEANS OR WORK :)

Patent 6174154: Apparatus for cutting and shaping food products
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : MEANS FEEDING FLUENT STOCK FROM PLURAL SOURCES TO COMMON SHAPING MEANS TO FORM COMPOSITE PRODUCT : Extrusion shaping means : Intermittent feed : Shoe or boot)

Patent 6174155: Apparatus for producing ultraviolet blocking lenses
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : CONTROL MEANS RESPONSIVE TO OR ACTUATED BY MEANS SENSING OR DETECTING A CONDITION OR MATERIAL TRIGGERED : Temperature control : Thickness)

Patent 6174156: Solid imaging apparatus and method with coating station
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : MEANS APPLYING ELECTRICAL OR WAVE ENERGY DIRECTLY TO WORK : Radiated energy : Element is means determining product size)

Patent 6174157: Apparatus for suctioning liquid during manufacture of frozen confectionary articles
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : FEMALE MOLD AND COOPERATING STOCK SMOOTHING MEANS OR EXCESS STOCK REMOVING MEANS : Dynamic gatherer)

Patent 6174158: Injection molding shut-off bushing with separate material flow path
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : FEMALE MOLD AND CHARGER TO SUPPLY FLUENT STOCK UNDER PRESSURE THERETO IN FLUID-TIGHT RELATIONSHIP (E.G., INJECTION MOLD, ETC.) : With means to heat or cool : Including heated or cooled nozzle : Comprising staged inflation means)

Patent 6174159: Method and apparatus for a catalytic firebox reactor
(COMBUSTION : PROCESS OF COMBUSTION OR BURNER OPERATION : In a porous body or bed, e.g., surface combustion, etc. :)

Patent 6174160: Staged prevaporizer-premixer
(COMBUSTION : PROCESS OF COMBUSTION OR BURNER OPERATION : Heating feed : Oxidizer added to region of incomplete combustion)

Patent 6174161: Method and apparatus for partial oxidation of black liquor, liquid fuels and slurries
(COMBUSTION : FUEL DISPERSER INSTALLED IN FURNACE : Chamber outlet forms jet nozzle)

Patent 6174162: Instrument for adjusting orthodontic expander
(DENTISTRY : ORTHODONTICS : Tool :)

Patent 6174163: Method of fitting bracket for orthodontic appliance
(DENTISTRY : ORTHODONTICS : Method of positioning or aligning teeth : Metallic spring)

Patent 6174164: Ferromagnetic tooth brushing system
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Having intra-oral dispensing means : Movably mounter tray or holder)

Patent 6174165: Endodontic instrument
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Broach : Foot operated)

Patent 6174166: Arrangement for an implant system
(DENTISTRY : PROSTHODONTICS : Holding or positioning denture in mouth : Between tooth engaging clasp and denture)

Patent 6174167: Bioroot endosseous implant
(DENTISTRY : PROSTHODONTICS : Holding or positioning denture in mouth : By fastening to jawbone : Resiliently biased)

Patent 6174168: Prosthetic teeth and mold making therefor
(DENTISTRY : PROSTHODONTICS : Tooth construction : Metallic)

Patent 6174169: Laser identification system
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : ORGANIZED ARMED OR UNARMED CONFLICT OR SHOOTING : Sonar)

Patent 6174170: Display of text symbols associated with audio data reproducible from a recording disc
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : CATHODE RAY SCREEN DISPLAY AND AUDIO MEANS : Karaoke : Optics)

Patent 6174171: Electrical connector with pick-and-place member
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH VACUUM APPLYING MEANS. E.G., SUCTION CUP : To urge connector to supporting surface)

Patent 6174172: Electric contact unit
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : With provision to conduct electricity from panel circuit to another panel circuit : Conductor is compressible and to be sandwiched between panel circuits : Mounted for controlled movement with respect thereto)

Patent 6174173: IC socket
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : With provision to conduct electricity from panel circuit to another panel circuit : Micro panel circuit arrangement, e.g., ICM, DIP, chip, wafer, etc. : Dual inline package (DIP) : Leadless : Having radially outwardly facing contact surface)

Patent 6174174: Socket for IC and method for manufacturing IC
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : With provision to conduct electricity from panel circuit to another panel circuit : Micro panel circuit arrangement, e.g., ICM, DIP, chip, wafer, etc. : Dual inline package (DIP) : Leadless : Having radially outwardly facing contact surface)

Patent 6174175: High density Z-axis connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : INCLUDING ELASTOMERIC OR NONMETALLIC CONDUCTIVE PORTION : Adapted to be sandwiched between preformed panel circuit arrangements : Between parallel conductors)

Patent 6174176: Memory card connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH CIRCUIT CONDUCTORS AND SAFETY GROUNDING PROVISION : Adapted to be sandwiched between preformed panel circuit arrangements)

Patent 6174177: Universal strand clamp
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH CIRCUIT CONDUCTORS AND SAFETY GROUNDING PROVISION : Grounding to pipe, rod or conduit : Portion of connector beneath conductive sheath)

Patent 6174178: Retractable connector mechanism for signal connectors
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : CONNECTOR MOVABLE BETWEEN ACCESSIBLE AND INACCESSIBLE POSITIONS : Having removable closure)

Patent 6174179: Lever engagement connector having engaging and disengaging fulcrums
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING SEPARATOR : Including retainer or joiner : Integral retainer and cam separator : Coaxial contacts, center one comprising separator, e.g., photo flash)

Patent 6174180: Self-contained latch/jector mechanism for data card and method
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING SEPARATOR : Nonconducting pusher : Integral retainer and cam separator)

Patent 6174181: Card connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING SEPARATOR : Nonconducting pusher : Integral retainer and cam separator)

Patent 6174182: Cable connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : INCLUDING ARC SUPPRESSING OR EXTINGUISHING MEANS : Liquid)

Patent 6174183: Coaxial cable connector with normally closed switch
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : HAVING CIRCUIT INTERRUPTING PROVISION EFFECTED BY MATING OR HAVING "DEAD" CONTACT ACTIVATED AFTER MATING : Contact encasing chamber)

Patent 6174184: Card edge connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : HAVING CIRCUIT INTERRUPTING PROVISION EFFECTED BY MATING OR HAVING "DEAD" CONTACT ACTIVATED AFTER MATING : Contact encasing chamber)

Patent 6174185: Panel mounted connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : SELF ALIGNING CONTACT : Contact mounted in floating nonconductive holder : Connector including housing or panel to support holder : Coil spring with provision to utilize conductivity thereof)

Patent 6174186: Card connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : COUPLING PART WITH ACTUATING MEANS URGING CONTACT TO MOVE LATERALLY WITH RESPECT TO REST OF COUPLING PART AND TOWARD MATING PART : Having open slot for receiving preformed panel circuit arrangement or tape cable : Biased toward mating thread)

Patent 6174187: Electrical connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Coupling part for receiving edge of planar board moving parallel to plane : With angular mating : Adapter)

Patent 6174188: IC card connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Coupling part for receiving edge of planar board moving parallel to plane : With angular mating : Adapter)

Patent 6174189: Fixing device for interface cards
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Coupling part for receiving edge of planar board moving parallel to plane : Retaining means exterior of slot : Adapter)

Patent 6174190: Connector having a slide rail latch release
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Retaining means : Finger or stretchable sleeve resiliently urged laterally of connection : With additional means to cause or prevent unlatching : Retractable sheath)

Patent 6174191: Electric pin-and-socket coupler
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Retaining means : Rotatable retaining means, pivotable retaining means, or actuated gripping retaining means : Parallel to connection)

Patent 6174192: Card connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH GUIDING MEANS FOR MATING OF COUPLING PART : For guiding side of movable panel, e.g., circuit board : Wall or outlet mounted)

Patent 6174193: Interfitting structure of connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH STRESS RELIEVING MEANS FOR CONDUCTOR TO TERMINAL JOINT : Conductor gripped by or entirely within connector housing : With additional contacts comprising coupling part mating along axis normal to conductor : Hinged connector housing parts)

Patent 6174194: Add-on electrical assembly with light transmission means
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INDICATING OR IDENTIFYING PROVISION : Connection indicating provision : Indicator light : With additional contacts comprising coupling part mating along axis normal to conductor)

Patent 6174195: Ribbon cable connector with unitary conductive members for connecting respectively and electricity selected signal terminals to a grounding
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : INCLUDING OR FOR USE WITH TAPE CABLE : With shield, ground conductor or ground commoning means : Bared cable wrapped into U-shape about insertion projection)

Patent 6174196: Low-cost multi-shelf cabling arrangement
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH FLACCID CONDUCTOR AND WITH ADDITIONAL CONNECTOR SPACED THEREALONG : Including connector housing surrounding cable)

Patent 6174197: Card connector assembly
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SUPPORTING MEANS FOR COUPLING PART : Supporting plural, independent coupling parts : Stacked right-angle connector for use on printed circuit board (i.e., PCB) : With additional contacts comprising coupling part mating along axis normal to conductor)

Patent 6174198: Electrical connector assembly
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SUPPORTING MEANS FOR COUPLING PART : Supporting plural, independent coupling parts : Stacked right-angle connector for use on printed circuit board (i.e., PCB) : With additional contacts comprising coupling part mating along axis normal to conductor)

Patent 6174199: Shaft mounted extension cord set
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SUPPORTING MEANS FOR COUPLING PART : Means to clamp : Resilient clamp : For permanent attachment to panel, e.g., by welding)

Patent 6174200: Electric connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : COUPLING PART INCLUDING FLEXING INSULATION : Sealing : With radially compressible cable grip)

Patent 6174201: Waterproof connector and method of assembling the same
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : COUPLING PART INCLUDING FLEXING INSULATION : Sealing : With radially compressible cable grip)

Patent 6174202: Shielded connector having modular construction
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : HAVING OR PROVIDING INDUCTIVE OR CAPACITIVE SHIELD : Conductive shielding material individually surrounding or interposed between mutually insulated contacts : Having laterally spaced prongs)

Patent 6174203: Connector with housing insert molded to a magnetic element
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH CIRCUIT COMPONENT OR COMPRISING CONNECTOR WHICH FULLY ENCLOSES CIRCUIT COMPONENT : Having only two duplicate contacts arranged bilaterally symmetric about longitudinal axis of engagement)

Patent 6174204: Junction box with improved fuse access
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH CIRCUIT COMPONENT OR COMPRISING CONNECTOR WHICH FULLY ENCLOSES CIRCUIT COMPONENT : With or for fuse : Having three or more circularly arranged contacts (e.g., base of vacuum tube))

Patent 6174205: Communication card extension and adapter port
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Plural-contact coupling part : Two or more plural-contact coupling parts combined in one integral unit : Having elongated slot for receiving edge of printed circuit board)

Patent 6174206: Connector adaptor for BNC connectors
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Plural-contact coupling part : Two or more plural-contact coupling parts combined in one integral unit : Having elongated slot for receiving edge of printed circuit board)

Patent 6174207: Battery terminal connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : METALLIC CLAMP-TYPE CONNECTOR FOR STORAGE BATTERY TERMINAL : Clamping lever, cam, or wedge : Rotary or swinging cam : With means for removably securing conductor thereto)

Patent 6174208: Female terminal for a connector and a housing therefor
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : METALLIC CONNECTOR OR CONTACT HAVING MOVABLE OR RESILIENT SECURING PART : Spring actuated or resilient securing part : Socket adapted to receive push-pull-engaging elongated contact by insertion along longitudinal axis of contact : Socket comprises tubular body having resilient means for gripping inserted elongated contact (includes split or slotted tube) : Having resilient cantilevered clamping finger located within tubular body : Adapted to have secured wire conductor extending transverse to longitudinal coupling axis)

Patent 6174209: Amphibious robot mine locator
(MARINE PROPULSION : SELF-PROPELLED VEHICLE HAVING LAND AND WATER PROPULSION MEANS (E.G., AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE) : Land vehicle is two-wheel type)

Patent 6174210: Watercraft control mechanism
(MARINE PROPULSION : JET DRIVE : Direction control for fluid jet : With bucket or clamshell-type reversing means : Chain and sprocket)

Patent 6174211: Tiller lock for outboard motor
(MARINE PROPULSION : SCREW PROPELLER : With means effecting or facilitating movement of propulsion unit or a segment of the propulsion unit (e.g., tilting or steering) : Having restraining means : Chain and sprocket)

Patent 6174212: Water ski boot with two-piece upper to facilitate insertion of a skier's foot thereinto
(BUOYS, RAFTS, AND AQUATIC DEVICES : WATER SKIMMING OR WALKING DEVICE : Water ski : Ski binding : Encircling flexible member)

Patent 6174213: Fluorescent lamp and method of manufacturing same
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : With coating, e.g., providing protective coating on sensitive area : With heating, e.g., to outgas)

Patent 6174214: Flexible waterproof flying disc and method of manufacture thereof
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : AERODYNAMICALLY SUPPORTED OR RETARDED : Spinning disc (e.g., flying saucer) : And projector)

Patent 6174215: Double deck rotational music box
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : ROTATING OR HAVING VISIBLE ROTATING PORTION (E.G., SPINNING OR WHIRLING, NOT ROLLING) : Sounding : Having special tip or spindle)

Patent 6174216: Stretchable two-headed toy figure
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : FIGURE TOY OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Enlargeable or elongatable figure or figure portion : And flaccid element for supporting or moving figure)

Patent 6174217: Undergarments with multiple inserts
(FOUNDATION GARMENTS : BREAST OR CHEST, E.G., BRASSIERES :)

Patent 6174218: Bow compensated lapping
(ABRADING : PRECISION DEVICE OR PROCESS - OR WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL : Computer controlled : Cyclic control)

Patent 6174219: Method for matching the spool valve lands in a fuel injector
(ABRADING : PRECISION DEVICE OR PROCESS - OR WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL : With indicating : Cyclic control)

Patent 6174220: Method of manufacturing surgical needles having blunt tips
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Tumbling : With auxiliary work treating or in critical fluent medium : Control means near and parallel to the abrader)

Patent 6174221: Polishing chucks, semiconductor wafer polishing chucks, abrading methods, polishing methods, semiconductor wafer polishing methods, and methods of
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Glass or stone abrading : By blasting)

Patent 6174222: Process for fabrication of semiconductor device, semiconductor wafer for use in the process and process for the preparation of the wafer
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Glass or stone abrading : Edging : Edging)

Patent 6174223: Method and apparatus for polishing external-tooth gears
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Gear or worm abrading : Edging)

Patent 6174224: Method and apparatus for cooling and/or lubrication of a work head
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : With critical temperature modification or control of work or abradant : Bearing raceway)

Patent 6174225: Dry ice pellet surface removal apparatus and method
(ABRADING : MACHINE : Sandblast : With nonabrading means)

Patent 6174226: Hand-held belt sander
(ABRADING : FRAME OR MOUNT : Portable abrader : Endless band tool : Rotary disk tool)

Patent 6174227: Polishing pad and polishing apparatus using the same
(ABRADING : FLEXIBLE-MEMBER TOOL, PER SE : Laminate : Sectional)

Patent 6174228: Procedure and equipment for treating poultry before slaughter
(BUTCHERING : SLAUGHTERING : Anesthetizing or gassing : Beheading)

Patent 6174229: Method and device for evisceration of carcasses
(BUTCHERING : VISCERA PROCESSING : Hand tool)

Patent 6174230: Method and apparatus for conditioning coins prior to discrimination
(COIN HANDLING : DELIVERER : Rotary : With follower)

Patent 6174231: Air outlet device for a microcomputer CPU
(VENTILATION : ELECTRONIC CABINET : Provision safe)

Patent 6174232: Helically conforming axial fan check valve
(VENTILATION : ELECTRONIC CABINET : Provision safe)

Patent 6174233: Game machine
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : In a chance application : Lot match or lot combination (e.g., roulette, lottery, etc.) : Plural lots (e.g., keno, etc.) : Lot-to-lot combination (e.g., slot machine, etc.) :)

Patent 6174234: Player activated matching jackpot device
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : In a chance application : Lot match or lot combination (e.g., roulette, lottery, etc.) : Plural lots (e.g., keno, etc.) : Lot-to-lot combination (e.g., slot machine, etc.) :)

Patent 6174235: Method and apparatus for directing a game with user-selected elements
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : Credit/debit monitoring or manipulation (e.g., game entry, betting, prize level, etc.) : Lot generator (e.g., card distribution, simulated dice, random number generator, etc.))

Patent 6174236: Video game displaying everyone's score on each unit
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : With communication link (e.g., television broadcast, etc.) : Telephonic (e.g., modem, etc.) : Pivotally-translatable handle (e.g., joystick, etc.))

Patent 6174237: Method for a game of skill tournament
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : With communication link (e.g., television broadcast, etc.) : Network type (e.g., computer network, etc.) : Pivotally-translatable handle (e.g., joystick, etc.))

Patent 6174238: Torque limiting coupling with single re-engagement position
(ROTARY SHAFTS, GUDGEONS, HOUSINGS, AND FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS FOR ROTARY SHAFTS : OVERLOAD RELEASE COUPLING : Torque transmitted via resiliently biased positive drive connection (e.g., cam and follower) : Axially biased)

Patent 6174239: Tripod sliding constant velocity joint
(ROTARY SHAFTS, GUDGEONS, HOUSINGS, AND FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS FOR ROTARY SHAFTS : COUPLING ACCOMMODATES DRIVE BETWEEN MEMBERS HAVING MISALIGNED OR ANGULARLY RELATED AXES : Tripod coupling : Wheel mounted on rolling body)

Patent 6174240: Constant velocity universal joint with lubricant reservoir
(ROTARY SHAFTS, GUDGEONS, HOUSINGS, AND FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS FOR ROTARY SHAFTS : COUPLING ACCOMMODATES DRIVE BETWEEN MEMBERS HAVING MISALIGNED OR ANGULARLY RELATED AXES : Coupling transmits torque via radially spaced ball : Ball mounted in groove for relative axial movement with respect to coupled member : Mounted for relative axial movement with respect to both coupled members : Grooves formed in radially overlapping elements : With intermediate positioning cage for ball : With particular seat)

Patent 6174241: Book-form magic set
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES : ILLUSION OR STAGE DEVICE : Illusion caused by apparent change in color, printed matter, surface texture, or rigidity : By use of video or projected picture)

Patent 6174242: Self-contained interactive play structure
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES : BUILDING OR PART THEREOF : Body-supporting buoyant device)

Patent 6174243: Golf ball feeder for use in golf practice court
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Ball feeding means and tee : Pivotal arm ball feed : Electrical)

Patent 6174244: Golf club, kit used with a golf club and method of adjusting a golf club grip
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Hand on grip positioning aid or grip indicator : Integral handle having finger conforming configurations : Aperture forming surface forms plane parallel to support surface)

Patent 6174245: Golf ball with liquid center
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Ball : Liquid interior : Particular material composition or mass distribution)

Patent 6174246: Multi-piece solid golf ball
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Ball : Particular unitary or layered construction : Containing metal : Diverse layer between spherical core and cover : Nonwound layer)

Patent 6174247: Multi-piece solid golf ball
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Ball : Particular unitary or layered construction : Diverse layer between spherical core and cover : Diverse layer between spherical core and cover)

Patent 6174248: Hockey stick training device
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PLAYING FIELD OR COURT GAME; GAME ELEMENT OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR OTHER THAN PROJECTOR OR PROJECTILE, PER SE : Practice or training device : For game using apertured or pocketed goal or target (e.g., for hockey, soccer, polo, lacrosse, etc.) : Blocking, tackling, or charging device)

Patent 6174249: Basketball net installation system
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PLAYING FIELD OR COURT GAME; GAME ELEMENT OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR OTHER THAN PROJECTOR OR PROJECTILE, PER SE : Goal or target structure for projectile; element thereof : Apertured or pocketed goal or target (e.g., for hockey, soccer, polo, lacrosse, etc.) : Goal or target is elevated and horizontally disposed (e.g., for basketball, etc.) : Hoop or the net, pocket, or support structure therefor : With height adjustment feature)

Patent 6174250: Throwing toy having looped filaments and catching device therefor
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PROJECTILE, PER SE; PART THEREOF OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Having bristled, hooked, or looped surface for adherence to complementarily surfaced means : Grip)

Patent 6174251: Arrow for dispersing olfactant
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PROJECTILE, PER SE; PART THEREOF OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Arrow, dart, or shuttlecock; part thereof : Having fluid-conducting means : Having independent feathers or vanes)

Patent 6174252: Arrowhead with interchangeable blades
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PROJECTILE, PER SE; PART THEREOF OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Arrow, dart, or shuttlecock; part thereof : Head structure : Broadhead : With stringing or string-stretching device)

Patent 6174253: Infinitely variable transmission with two pairs of conical flanges
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : PULLEY WITH BELT-RECEIVING GROOVE FORMED BY DRIVE FACES ON RELATIVELY AXIALLY MOVABLE COAXIAL CONFRONTING MEMBERS (E.G., EXPANSIBLE CONE PULLEY, ETC.) : Load responsive : With actuator driven by electrical or fluid motor : Via liquid)

Patent 6174254: Continuously variable transmission with control arrangement and for reducing transmission belt slippage
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : CONTROL FOR VARIABLE INPUT TO OUTPUT SPEED-RATIO : Plural turns of same belt about axis of each of laterally spaced pulleys)

Patent 6174255: Differential lock control system for articulated work vehicle
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : FLUID DRIVE OR CONTROL OF PLANETARY GEARING : Control of differential planetary gearing : Plural speed ranges)

Patent 6174256: Powertrain with a six speed transmission
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : WITH MEANS TO VARY DRIVE RATIO OR DISCONNECT DRIVE (E.G., BRAKE OR CLUTCH) : Plural elements selectively braked : Brake for sun, carrier and orbit : With brake for plural orbits)

Patent 6174257: Toroidal type continuously variable transmission
(FRICTION GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : FRICTION GEAR INCLUDES IDLER ENGAGING FACING CONCAVE SURFACES : Toroidal : Ratio change gearing and nonratio change gearing)

Patent 6174258: Toroidal-type continuously variable transmission
(FRICTION GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : FRICTION GEAR INCLUDES IDLER ENGAGING FACING CONCAVE SURFACES : Toroidal : Ratio change gearing and nonratio change gearing)

Patent 6174259: Trunnion of toroidal continuously variable transmission and manufacturing process thereof
(FRICTION GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : FRICTION GEAR INCLUDES IDLER ENGAGING FACING CONCAVE SURFACES : Toroidal : Ratio change gearing and nonratio change gearing)

Patent 6174260: Continuously variable transmission
(FRICTION GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : STEPLESS RATIO CHANGE : Intermediate idler between driving and driven gears : Idler supported by roller bearing)

Patent 6174261: Speed controller and control methods of continuously variable transmission
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : TRANSMISSION CONTROL : Continuously variable friction transmission : Controlled by engine map : Stopped at end of cycle)

Patent 6174262: Control device for an automatic transmission
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : TRANSMISSION CONTROL : Control by sensed ambient condition, pattern indicia, external signal, or temperature : One control blocks another)

Patent 6174263: Automotive vehicle control apparatus including means for preventing between running stability control means and controls of devices in power
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : TRANSMISSION CONTROL : Control by sensed ambient condition, pattern indicia, external signal, or temperature : One control blocks another)

Patent 6174264: Marine propulsion control
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : TRANSMISSION CONTROL : Engine ignition control for transmission change : Ignition advanced or retarded : Pressure controlled)

Patent 6174265: Load selector, in particular for exercise machine
(EXERCISE DEVICES : HAVING SPECIFIC ELECTRICAL FEATURE : Equipment control : Amount of resistance :)

Patent 6174266: Playground equipment
(EXERCISE DEVICES : GYMNASTIC : Play area climbing or traversing arrangement (i.e., for use by children) : Spring board)

Patent 6174267: Treadmill with adjustable cushioning members
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Treadmill for foot travel : Utilizing fluid resistance)

Patent 6174268: Energy absorbing system for exercise equipment
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Treadmill for foot travel : Utilizing fluid resistance)

Patent 6174269: Push-pull tractor exercise apparatus
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing force resistance generated by user only : Rolled by or against user : Stationary support serves as common support for user)

Patent 6174270: Training and exercise apparatus for golf
(EXERCISE DEVICES : MISCELLANEOUS : Swivelled foot platform)

Patent 6174271: High throughput hole forming system with multiple spindles per station
(TOOL CHANGING : PROCESS :)

Patent 6174272: Roll having frame beam and glide shoe for equalizing loading pressure
(ROLL OR ROLLER : WITH ANTIDEFLECTION MEANS : Rotatable relative to supporting shaft :)

Patent 6174273: Cushioning conversion machine with tension control
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : CONTROL MEANS ENERGIZED IN RESPONSE TO ACTIVATOR STIMULATED BY CONDITION SENSOR : Responsive to work material, the product or means engaging the work material or the product : Sensing indeterminate length work supply : Plural interrelated sensors)

Patent 6174274: Method and apparatus for creating preformed bonded pull tabs over a reseal liner
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : CONTAINER MAKING : Rigid container (e.g., box, carton, cap, cup, etc.) : With cutting, breaking, tearing, or abrading : By reciprocatory tool : Including assembling of distinct members : Comprising bringing two members together : Indeterminate length member :)

Patent 6174275: Processes for immobilizing waste using bagasse
(HAZARDOUS OR TOXIC WASTE DESTRUCTION OR CONTAINMENT : CONTAINMENT : Solidification, vitrification, or cementation : Waste contains heavy metal (e.g., fly, ash, flue dust, and incinerator ash) : And confined in a cement type material (e.g., concrete) : Boron containing)

Patent 6174276: Magnetic coil for pulsed electromagnetic field
(SURGERY : MAGNETIC FIELD APPLIED TO BODY FOR THERAPY : Electromagnetic coil : Injectors/holders for seeds or implants (e.g., capsules))

Patent 6174277: Therapeutic equine magnetic device and method
(SURGERY : MAGNETIC FIELD APPLIED TO BODY FOR THERAPY : Externally supported or worn (e.g., garment, belt etc.) : Pulsating field)

Patent 6174278: Implantable Microphone
(SURGERY : SPEECH CORRECTION/THERAPY (E.G., ANTISTAMMERING) : Incubators)

Patent 6174279: Cardiac constraint with tension indicator
(SURGERY : INTERNAL ORGAN SUPPORT OR SLING : Artificial insemination)

Patent 6174280: Sheath for protecting and altering the bending characteristics of a flexible endoscope
(SURGERY : ENDOSCOPE : With protective sheath : Inflatable cuff or balloon)

Patent 6174281: Laryngoscope
(SURGERY : SPECULA : Laryngoscope : Having particular blade structure : Adjustable (e.g., linearly, angularly) : Body pierced by tubular cutter or rod-type punch)

Patent 6174282: Speculum
(SURGERY : SPECULA : Retractor : With cooperating retracting members : Three or more members (e.g., trivalve speculum) : With illuminating means)

Patent 6174283: Apparatus and method for monitoring a system and displaying the status of the system
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Via monitoring a plurality of physiological data, e.g., pulse and blood pressure :)

Patent 6174284: Ultrasound harmonic imaging techniques
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : Anatomic image produced by reflective scanning : Having B-scan and Doppler)

Patent 6174285: 3-D ultrasound imaging system with pre-set, user-selectable anatomical images
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : Anatomic image produced by reflective scanning : Having B-scan and Doppler)

Patent 6174286: Medical diagnostic ultrasound method and system for element switching
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : Anatomic image produced by reflective scanning : Electronic array scanning : Hand-held unit)

Patent 6174287: Medical diagnostic ultrasound system and method for continuous M-mode imaging and periodic imaging of contrast agents
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : Contrast enhancement : Blood flow studies)

Patent 6174288: Devices and methods for controlled manual and automatic firearm operation
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Cardiovascular : Detecting blood vessel pulsation : Force applied against skin to close blood vessel)

Patent 6174289: Cardiopulmonary exercise testing apparatus and method
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Respiratory : Qualitative or quantitative analysis of breath component : Detecting heart sound)

Patent 6174290: Ovulation period detecting apparatus and ovulation period detecting method for mammals
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Monitoring fertility cycle : Locating acupuncture points)

Patent 6174291: Optical biopsy system and methods for tissue diagnosis
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Sampling nonliquid body material (e.g., bone, muscle tissue, epithelial cells, etc.) : Cutting : Breath exhaled into or inhaled from expansible chamber)

Patent 6174292: Biopsy forceps instrument having irrigation and aspiration capabilities
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Sampling nonliquid body material (e.g., bone, muscle tissue, epithelial cells, etc.) : Cutting : Applying suction to sample : Liquid surface forms portion of chamber boundary)

Patent 6174293: Method and apparatus for collecting vaginal fluid and exfoliated vaginal cells for diagnostic purposes
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Sampling nonliquid body material (e.g., bone, muscle tissue, epithelial cells, etc.) : Wiping or dabbing : Applying suction to sample)

Patent 6174294: Limb load monitor
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Measuring anatomical characteristic or force applied to or exerted by body : Foot : Means for controlling liquid flow)

Patent 6174295: Chest mounted cardio pulmonary resuscitation device and system
(SURGERY: KINESITHERAPY : KINESITHERAPY : Exercising appliance : Artificial respiration : Leg)

Patent 6174296: Automatic back rubbing assembly
(SURGERY: KINESITHERAPY : KINESITHERAPY : Device with applicator having specific movement : Rotary : Brush : Multiple applicators)

Patent 6174297: Bath scrubber with massage balls
(SURGERY: KINESITHERAPY : KINESITHERAPY : Device with applicator having specific movement : Rolling with spherical bodies disposed on multiple axes : With drive means)

Patent 6174298: Massaging element and a portable massager using same
(SURGERY: KINESITHERAPY : KINESITHERAPY : Device with applicator having specific movement : Frictioning : Hand manipulated : Including bodies mounted on rotated cylindrical structure)

Patent 6174299: Method for treating hemophilia A and B and AIDS and devices used therein
(SURGERY : BLOOD DRAWN AND REPLACED OR TREATED AND RETURNED TO BODY : Constituent removed from blood and remainder returned to body : Means broken, cut, pierced, or torn to permit flow of material)

Patent 6174300: Fluid delivery device with temperature controlled energy source
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Treating material forced into or out of body by self-acting fluid pressure, motor-driven, or mechanical energy storing means (e.g., pressure infusion or aspiration, etc.) : Material impelled into body by contraction of expanded elastic material reservoir : From hand supported injection means)

Patent 6174301: Dual use needle cap
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Means moved by person to inject or remove fluent material to or from body inserted conduit, holder, or reservoir : Injector or aspirator syringe supported only by person during use (e.g., hand held hypodermic syringe, douche tube with forced injection, etc.) : Having cover or protector for body entering conduit : Rotatable type valve (e.g., stopcock etc.))

Patent 6174302: Disposable diaper
(SURGERY : MEANS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING BODY FLUIDS OR WASTE MATERIAL (E.G., RECEPTACLES, ETC.) : Absorbent pad for external or internal application and supports therefor (e.g., catamenial devices, diapers, etc.) : Having specific design, shape, or structural feature : Elastic type edge : Leg opening : Upstanding side flap : Plural elastic elements)

Patent 6174303: Disposable absorbent article having a dual fastening system
(SURGERY : MEANS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING BODY FLUIDS OR WASTE MATERIAL (E.G., RECEPTACLES, ETC.) : Absorbent pad for external or internal application and supports therefor (e.g., catamenial devices, diapers, etc.) : Having specific design, shape, or structural feature : Elastic type edge : Leg opening : And waist opening : Plural elastic elements)

Patent 6174304: Filling device for a needless injector cartridge
(SURGERY : CONTAINER FOR BLOOD OR BODY TREATING MATERIAL, OR MEANS USED THEREWITH (E.G., NEEDLE FOR PIERCING CONTAINER CLOSURE, ETC.) : Having hollow needle or spike for piercing container or container clossure : Mounted on one container and used to pierce another container or closure : Pad holding or suspending device)

Patent 6174305: Urological stent therapy system and method
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Method : Having air or gas venting passage)

Patent 6174306: Device for vacuum-sealing an injury
(SURGERY : MEANS OR METHOD FOR FACILITATING REMOVAL OF NON THERAPEUTIC MATERIAL FROM BODY : Wound or abscess : Means for removing material from surface by suction)

Patent 6174307: Viewing surgical scope for minimally invasive procedures
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Light application : Applicators : Placed in body : With optical fiber :)

Patent 6174308: Electrosurgical instrument
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Electrical application : Applicators : Coagulation)

Patent 6174309: Seal & cut electrosurgical instrument
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Electrical application : Applicators : Cutting : By needle)

Patent 6174310: Bipolar coaxial coagulator having offset connector pin
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Electrical application : Applicators : coagulation : Bipolar electrodes : With formable electrode)

Patent 6174311: Interbody fusion grafts and instrumentation
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Internal fixation means : Spinal positioner or stabilizer : Cyclable or incrementable)

Patent 6174312: Helical wire
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Internal fixation means : Intramedullary fixator : Expanding in diameter or length : With forceps or tweezers)

Patent 6174313: Apparatus and method for tissue removal
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Orthopedic cutting instrument : Reamer or drill : Staple or similar driven fastener)

Patent 6174314: In situ pattellar resection guide
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Means for use in bone reperation : Osteotomy jig or fixture : Knee or knee joint : Having separable and distinct plate elements)

Patent 6174315: Spring biased deformable intraocular injecting apparatus
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Means for removing, inserting or aiding in the removal or insertion of eye lens material : Means for use in bone reperation)

Patent 6174316: Stent delivery system
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Means for inserting or removing conduit within body : Means for use in bone reperation)

Patent 6174317: Tool for use at laparoscopic surgery at uterus
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Obstetric or gynecological instruments : With collecting means for removed material)

Patent 6174318: Basket with one or more moveable legs
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Means for concretion removal : Embryotome)

Patent 6174319: Hair removal containers and devices incorporating a thermochromic indicator
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Means for removal of skin or material therefrom : Physical removal of hair or hair plugs from skin : Fetus extractor)

Patent 6174320: Hernia mesh patch with slit
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Surgical mesh, connector, clip, clamp or band : Suturing or ligating aid or guide)

Patent 6174321: Collagen forceps
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Tweezers : Tubular member stripper)

Patent 6174322: Occlusion device for the closure of a physical anomaly such as a vascular aperture or an aperture in a septum
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Sutureless closure : Combined with another device)

Patent 6174323: Method and assembly for lung volume reduction
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Suture retaining means (e.g., buttons) : Organic material containing)

Patent 6174324: Suture guide and fastener
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Suture retaining means (e.g., buttons) : Organic material containing)

Patent 6174325: Method and apparatus for therapeutic electromagnetic treatment
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Light application : With fluid circulation)

Patent 6174326: Radiopaque, antithrombogenic stent and method for its production
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : ARTERIAL PROSTHESIS (I.E., BLOOD VESSEL) : Stent structure : Stent penetrating natural blood vessel)

Patent 6174327: Stent deployment apparatus and method
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : ARTERIAL PROSTHESIS (I.E., BLOOD VESSEL) : Stent combined with surgical delivery system (e.g., surgical tools, delivery sheath, etc.) :)

Patent 6174328: Intraluminal stent and graft
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : ARTERIAL PROSTHESIS (I.E., BLOOD VESSEL) : Stent structure : Having multiple connected bodies :)

Patent 6174329: Protective coating for a stent with intermediate radiopaque coating
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : ARTERIAL PROSTHESIS (I.E., BLOOD VESSEL) : Having marker (e.g., color, radiopaque, etc.) : Monofilament)

Patent 6174330: Bioabsorbable marker having radiopaque constituents
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : ARTERIAL PROSTHESIS (I.E., BLOOD VESSEL) : Having marker (e.g., color, radiopaque, etc.) : Monofilament)

Patent 6174331: Heart valve leaflet with reinforced free margin
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : HEART VALVE : Flexible leaflet : Fiber)

Patent 6174332: Annuloplasty ring with cut zone
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : HEART VALVE : Annuloplasty device : Adjustable : Slot in annular support member)

Patent 6174333: Biomatrix for soft tissue regeneration using mesenchymal stem cells
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Implantable)

Patent 6174334: Expandable intervertebral fusion implant and applicator
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Bone : Spine bone : Removable)

Patent 6174335: Alignment guide for slotted prosthetic stem
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Bone : Joint bone : Hip joint bone : Combined with surgical tool : Including an intermediate bearing cup)

Patent 6174336: Dyeing and shrinking of clothing utilizing dyeing processing and method of manufacturing the same
(BLEACHING AND DYEING; FLUID TREATMENT AND CHEMICAL MODIFICATION OF TEXTILES AND FIBERS : PATTERN EFFECT DYEING, PROCESS, COMPOSITIONS, OR PRODUCTS : Suppress dyeing, e.g., fold, twist, wrinkle, etc. : Mixture of treated and untreated individual fibers)

Patent 6174337: Method of construction of electrochemical cell device using capillary tubing and optional permselective polymers
(METAL WORKING : BARRIER LAYER OR SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE MAKING : Barrier layer device making : Electrolytic device making (e.g., capacitor) : Disassembling of a pack)

Patent 6174338: Method of making a lithium element and anode assembly for an electrochemical cell
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Electric battery cell making : Strain gauge making)

Patent 6174339: Multiple separator arrangement for fluid-particle separation
(GAS SEPARATION : MULTIPLE SEPARATORS, EACH WITH DISCRETE AND LONGITUDINALLY CONFINED GAS INLET OR OUTLET FLOW PATH : Centrifugal : Parallel : Plural gas inflow openings, slots, or whirl vanes in each separator : Cyclone or centrifugal whirl type deflector)

Patent 6174340: Room air cleaner with removable filter panels
(GAS SEPARATION : COMBINED OR CONVERTIBLE : Seaming, reinforcing or bag structure)

Patent 6174341: Ceiling mounted air filtration system
(GAS SEPARATION : COMBINED OR CONVERTIBLE : In environmental air enclosure : Multi-ply, strata, or laminated)

Patent 6174342: High filter efficiency, low energy consumption, and low noise fan filter unit
(GAS SEPARATION : COMBINED OR CONVERTIBLE : In environmental air enclosure : Multi-ply, strata, or laminated)

Patent 6174343: Cam action attachment and locking mechanism for air cleaner shells
(GAS SEPARATION : COMBINED OR CONVERTIBLE : In motor vehicle : Multi-ply, strata, or laminated)

Patent 6174344: Copper fine powder and method for preparing the same
(SPECIALIZED METALLURGICAL PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS FOR USE THEREIN, CONSOLIDATED METAL POWDER COMPOSITIONS, AND LOOSE METAL PARTICULATE MIXTURES : COMPOSITIONS : Loose particulate mixture (i.e., composition) containing metal particles : Base metal one or more of Beryllium(Be), Magnesium(Mg), or Aluminum(Al))

Patent 6174345: Method and an equipment for producing rapid condensation hydrogen storage alloy powder
(SPECIALIZED METALLURGICAL PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS FOR USE THEREIN, CONSOLIDATED METAL POWDER COMPOSITIONS, AND LOOSE METAL PARTICULATE MIXTURES : PROCESSES : Producing or purifying free metal powder or producing or purifying alloys in powder form (i.e., named or of size up to 1,000 microns in its largest dimension) : Producing alloy : Using Alkaline earth metal or compound thereof)

Patent 6174346: Duplex procedure for the production of metals and metal alloys from oxidic metal ores
(SPECIALIZED METALLURGICAL PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS FOR USE THEREIN, CONSOLIDATED METAL POWDER COMPOSITIONS, AND LOOSE METAL PARTICULATE MIXTURES : PROCESSES : Producing or treating free metal : At 300 degrees C or greater (e.g., pyrometallurgy, etc.) : Aluminum(Al))

Patent 6174347: Basic tundish flux composition for steelmaking processes
(SPECIALIZED METALLURGICAL PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS FOR USE THEREIN, CONSOLIDATED METAL POWDER COMPOSITIONS, AND LOOSE METAL PARTICULATE MIXTURES : PROCESSES : Producing or treating free metal : At 300 degrees C or greater (e.g., pyrometallurgy, etc.) : Iron(Fe) : Melting Iron(Fe) or treating molten Iron : Treating premelted Iron(Fe) or slag layer thereon by adding solid agent, slag, or flux : Gas compound containing Oxygen (e.g., Carbon monoxide, Carbon dioxide, Water, etc.))

Patent 6174348: Nitrogen system for regenerating chemical solvent
(GAS SEPARATION: PROCESSES : LIQUID CONTACTING (E.G., SORPTION, SCRUBBING, ETC.) : And degasification of a liquid : By stripping with gas : And reduction of pressure (e.g., flashing, etc.) : By heating)

Patent 6174349: Continuous effluent gas scrubber system and method
(GAS SEPARATION: PROCESSES : LIQUID CONTACTING (E.G., SORPTION, SCRUBBING, ETC.) : And separation of solid from contact liquid : Reduction of pressure)

Patent 6174350: Vacuum cleaner
(GAS SEPARATION: PROCESSES : LIQUID CONTACTING (E.G., SORPTION, SCRUBBING, ETC.) : And deflection : Including movement of deflector : And cleaning of particulate media, fibrous media, or packing elements)

Patent 6174351: Pressure management and vapor recovery system for filling stations
(GAS SEPARATION: APPARATUS : APPARATUS FOR SELECTIVE DIFFUSION OF GASES (E.G., SEMIPERMEABLE MEMBRANE, ETC.) : And electric field separation apparatus)

Patent 6174352: Round profile multi-capillary assembly and method of making
(GAS SEPARATION: APPARATUS : APPARATUS FOR SELECTIVE DIFFUSION OF GASES (E.G., SEMIPERMEABLE MEMBRANE, ETC.) : Plural separate barriers : Parallel hollow fibers or cylinders (e.g., bundled, etc.) :)

Patent 6174353: Pretreating solution for electroless plating, electroless plating bath and electroless plating process
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Metal-depositing composition or substrate-sensitizing compositions for metal-depositing compositions : Sensitizing composition :)

 

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