Patents 6176128 - 6176380

 

 

Patent 6176128: Borehole tilt meter
(MEASURING AND TESTING : BOREHOLE OR DRILLING (E.G., DRILL LOADING FACTOR, DRILLING RATE, RATE OF FLUID FLOW) : Bond strength)

Patent 6176129: Method and apparatus for acquiring data in a hydrocarbon well
(MEASURING AND TESTING : BOREHOLE OR DRILLING (E.G., DRILL LOADING FACTOR, DRILLING RATE, RATE OF FLUID FLOW) : Fluid flow measuring or fluid analysis : Rate of fluid flow : Plural diverse measuring : With sealing detail)

Patent 6176130: Flight velocity vector measuring system in wide velocity region using truncated pyramid-shape probe
(MEASURING AND TESTING : NAVIGATION : Ship's log : Pressure differential type : Force)

Patent 6176131: Device for measuring the mass of a flowing medium
(MEASURING AND TESTING : VOLUME OR RATE OF FLOW : Thermal type : Having particular electrical heating, cooling, or thermal sensing element : Resistive element : With substrate carrier (e.g., thin film) : Selective or periodic sampling)

Patent 6176132: Method for determining liquid level in a container using an electromagnetic acoustic transducer (EMAT)
(MEASURING AND TESTING : LIQUID LEVEL OR DEPTH GAUGE : Vibratory type : Transparent closure plate type)

Patent 6176133: Fuel sending unit having a fuel filter combined with a fuel float
(MEASURING AND TESTING : LIQUID LEVEL OR DEPTH GAUGE : Float : Combined : Suction type or vacuum tank action)

Patent 6176134: Filling level sensor
(MEASURING AND TESTING : LIQUID LEVEL OR DEPTH GAUGE : Float : Pivoted float arm : With warning signal or alarm)

Patent 6176135: System and method for laser-ultrasonic frequency control using optimal wavelength tuning
(MEASURING AND TESTING : VIBRATION : By mechanical waves : Beamed : Sonic wave transmitter or receiver transducer : Nonvibrating transducer : Plural sonic transmitters or receivers)

Patent 6176136: Method and device for determining the state of a vibrating structure of a rotary wing aircraft
(MEASURING AND TESTING : VIBRATION : Sensing apparatus : With electrically controlled indicator : Rotating machinery or device : Current generating or modifying)

Patent 6176137: Pressure sensor
(MEASURING AND TESTING : FLUID PRESSURE GAUGE : Electrical : Semiconductor : Resistive)

Patent 6176138: Electronic pressure sensor
(MEASURING AND TESTING : FLUID PRESSURE GAUGE : Mounting and connection : Pirani type)

Patent 6176139: Compression-tension transducer, especially for electromechanical braking systems
(MEASURING AND TESTING : SPECIMEN STRESS OR STRAIN, OR TESTING BY STRESS OR STRAIN APPLICATION : Specified electrical sensor or system : Specified sensor structure : Specified signal transmitting link)

Patent 6176140: Method of testing ceramic cotyloid cavities for hip joint endoprostheses
(MEASURING AND TESTING : SPECIMEN STRESS OR STRAIN, OR TESTING BY STRESS OR STRAIN APPLICATION : By loading of specimen (e.g., strength of material test) : Compressional : By rotating squeezing element : Shear)

Patent 6176141: Method for stud pull test for film formed on semiconductor device
(MEASURING AND TESTING : SPECIMEN STRESS OR STRAIN, OR TESTING BY STRESS OR STRAIN APPLICATION : By loading of specimen (e.g., strength of material test) : Rupture or burst strength of sheet material by transverse loading : Hydraulic or pneumatic actuation)

Patent 6176142: Composite coated jaw faces
(MEASURING AND TESTING : SPECIMEN STRESS OR STRAIN, OR TESTING BY STRESS OR STRAIN APPLICATION : Specimen clamp, holder, or support : Bending, flexing, or folding)

Patent 6176143: Method and apparatus for estimation and display of spectral broadening error margin for doppler time-velocity waveforms
(MEASURING AND TESTING : VOLUME OR RATE OF FLOW : By measuring vibrations or acoustic energy : Reflection or scattering of acoustic waves : Vortex shedders)

Patent 6176144: Pressure medium operated actuator with a position regulator
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : ROTARY DRIVEN DEVICE ADJUSTABLE DURING OPERATION RELATIVE TO ITS SUPPORTING STRUCTURE : Rotary to or from reciprocating or oscillating : Crank, lever, and slide : Multiple levers)

Patent 6176145: Actuating mechanism
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : ROTARY DRIVEN DEVICE ADJUSTABLE DURING OPERATION RELATIVE TO ITS SUPPORTING STRUCTURE : Reciprocating or oscillating to or from alternating rotary : Including bevel gears : With rack and pinion)

Patent 6176146: Output shaft arrangement for manual transmission auxiliary boxes
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : GEARING : Interchangeably locked : Plurality of counter shafts : On single driving member)

Patent 6176147: Power steering apparatus
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : GEARING : Follow-up mechanism : Power steering : Wringer type)

Patent 6176148: Variable tooth worm
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : GEARING : Directly cooperating gears : Spiral : Worm : Less than 360 degrees of contact between nut and screw)

Patent 6176149: Ball screw having spacers
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : GEARING : Directly cooperating gears : Spiral : Screw and nut : Rolling element engaging thread : Recirculating rolling elements : Spur gears)

Patent 6176150: Self-propelled agricultural machine with gear shifting steering column
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : CONTROL LEVER AND LINKAGE SYSTEMS : Multiple controlled elements : Transmission control : Restriction of shift, gear selection, or gear engagement : Separate control levers)

Patent 6176151: Connection for energy absorbing steering column
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : CONTROL LEVER AND LINKAGE SYSTEMS : Hand operated : Steering posts : Levers)

Patent 6176152: Housing for a differential mechanism of an automotive vehicle
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : CONTROL LEVER AND LINKAGE SYSTEMS : Gear casings : Axle and torque tubes : Vibration dampers)

Patent 6176153: Process for manufacturing an extrusion tool using a CVD process
(METAL TREATMENT : PROCESS OF MODIFYING OR MAINTAINING INTERNAL PHYSICAL STRUCTURE (I.E., MICROSTRUCTURE) OR CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF METAL, PROCESS OF REACTIVE COATING OF METAL AND PROCESS OF CHEMICAL-HEAT REMOVING (E.G., FLAME-CUTTING, ETC.) OR BURNING OF METAL : Producing or treating layered, bonded, welded, or mechanically engaged article or stock as a final product : With coating step : Copper(Cu) or copper base alloy)

Patent 6176154: Manually operated corkscrew with graduated support point description
(TOOLS : RECEPTACLE CLOSURE REMOVER : Levering or prying type : With impaling or inserting remover : With bottom support)

Patent 6176155: Semi-automatic wire processing apparatus
(TOOLS : WIRE STRIPPER : Bench tools : With lateral projection or abutment)

Patent 6176156: Traction surface for a striking tool
(TOOLS : HAMMER : Jaw faces)

Patent 6176157: Hydro static wrench
(TOOLS : WRENCH, SCREWDRIVER, OR DRIVER THEREFOR : Rigid jaws : Enclosed (e.g., socket) : Slotted socket : Dust protectors)

Patent 6176158: Pincers
(TOOLS : TOOL JAW(S) POSITIONED BY RELATIVELY MOVABLE PLURAL HANDLES (E.G., PLIERS) : Crossed handles : Resiliently urged : With opposed interdigitated concentric segmental annular portions)

Patent 6176159: Ergonomic pliers
(TOOLS : TOOL JAW(S) POSITIONED BY RELATIVELY MOVABLE PLURAL HANDLES (E.G., PLIERS) : Handle : Nonplanar jaw face)

Patent 6176160: Bit for driving a threaded flange cover for a gas valve
(TOOLS : WRENCH, SCREWDRIVER, OR DRIVER THEREFOR : Having work engaging and force exerting portion inserted into cavity (e.g., allen wrench, screwdriver) : Having structure adapting portion or tool for separation : Reversing)

Patent 6176161: Damaged screw removing screwdriver
(TOOLS : WRENCH, SCREWDRIVER, OR DRIVER THEREFOR : Having work engaging and force exerting portion inserted into cavity (e.g., allen wrench, screwdriver) : Inserted portion cuts into or deforms cavity : Pivotally or rotatably mounted)

Patent 6176162: Power-driven screwdriver with removable depth stop
(TOOLS : WRENCH, SCREWDRIVER, OR DRIVER THEREFOR : Responsive to torque on work : Rotatable, coaxial, clutching components : Fluid motor)

Patent 6176163: Pipe end machining unit
(TURNING : PORTABLE LATHE FOR PIPE TURNING : Having swinging feed nut and tool bar)

Patent 6176164: Compression cutting process for flexible form and template for use therewith
(CUTTING : PROCESSES : With preparatory or simultaneous ancillary treatment of work : By distorting within elastic limit : By flexing around or by tool : To conform to shape of tool :)

Patent 6176165: Device for feeding pieces of strip material to a picking station
(CUTTING : WITH PRODUCT HANDLING MEANS : By fluid current : In stacked or packed relation)

Patent 6176166: Electric hair cutting machine with an automatic oil lubricating device
(CUTTING : WITH MEANS TO APPLY TRANSIENT NONPROPELLANT FLUENT MATERIAL TO TOOL OR WORK : Means to move, guide, or permit free fall or flight of product)

Patent 6176167: Helicopter underside armament mounting apparatus and associated methods
(ORDNANCE : BOMB, FLARE AND SIGNAL DROPPING : Bomb displaced from exterior of plane :)

Patent 6176168: Transmitter coil, improved fuze setter circuitry for adaptively tuning the fuze setter circuit for resonance and current difference circuitry for
(ORDNANCE : FUSE SETTERS : Combined with projecting, launching or releasing devices : Box magazine)

Patent 6176169: Aircraft support plank mounted 30 MM machine gun
(ORDNANCE : FIRING DEVICES : Electric : Swinging)

Patent 6176170: Hydraulic actuator with shock absorbing capability
(MOTORS: EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER TYPE : WITH MOTIVE FLUID VALVE : Valved piston (222) : Staplers having two diameter pistons)

Patent 6176171: Fuel injection pump with precipitate inhibiting features
(EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : PASSAGE IN CYLINDER FOR APPLICATION OF SEPARATE FLUID TO CYLINDER AND PISTON SIDE WALL INTERFACE : Fluid spring)

Patent 6176172: Table-top coffee vending machine and method
(FOODS AND BEVERAGES: APPARATUS : BEVERAGE : Infusors : With infusive material feeding and/or discharging : Tape : And infusive contact)

Patent 6176173: Cooling appliance with improved heat distribution
(FOODS AND BEVERAGES: APPARATUS : COOKING : Slice toaster or broiler (e.g., grid types) : With heat distributor, baffle or enclosure : Removably guided)

Patent 6176174: Device for the discontinued preparation of pasta
(FOODS AND BEVERAGES: APPARATUS : COOKING : Boiler or deep fat fryer type : With feeding and/or discharging : For buoyant material)

Patent 6176175: Fry basket with lever-operated lid and fine mesh disposable basket liners
(FOODS AND BEVERAGES: APPARATUS : COOKING : Boiler or deep fat fryer type : With crumb or sediment segregating or handling : For buoyant material)

Patent 6176176: Apparatus for treating cellulosic materials
(FOODS AND BEVERAGES: APPARATUS : SUBJECTING FOOD TO AN ENCLOSED MODIFIED ATMOSPHERE : With sequential heating and cooling : Including revolving surface)

Patent 6176177: Apparatus for chamfering blocks of vegetable
(FOODS AND BEVERAGES: APPARATUS : MEANS TO TREAT FOOD : Subdividing into plural products : Separating one external portion from the remaining food : Removing skin : By paring tool : Plural tool means : With sectioning means : And slicing)

Patent 6176178: Tamper-resistant postage meter
(PRINTING : SELECTIVE OR PROGRESSIVE : Rotary machines : Printing members)

Patent 6176179: Screen printer and a screen printing method
(PRINTING : STENCILING : Processes : Manufacture)

Patent 6176180: Liquid applicator for cut sheets
(PRINTING : PLANOGRAPHIC : Dampeners : Roller fountain : Interrupter)

Patent 6176181: Deck configuration for a printing press
(PRINTING : ROLLING CONTACT MACHINES : Rotary : Transfer)

Patent 6176182: Block copy material for lithographic printing plate material, lithographic press and lithographic printing method
(PRINTING : PRINTING MEMBERS : Rolling contact : Arrangeable face)

Patent 6176183: Cylinder cleaning device with shaft end distinguishing means
(PRINTING : ANTISMUT DEVICE : Cleaners : Friskets)

Patent 6176184: Dryer for flexographic and gravure printing
(PRINTING : ANTISMUT DEVICE : Drying with fluid (air) or by heating : With cleaning composition)

Patent 6176185: Method for marking a gaming disk by pad printing
(PRINTING : PROCESSES : Resilient surface : Of print medium)

Patent 6176186: Subsonic expansion projectile
(AMMUNITION AND EXPLOSIVES : PROJECTILES : Dumdum or mushrooming : With cavity : Hollow : With expanding member :)

Patent 6176187: Sludge handling and feeding system
(FURNACES : WITH EXHAUST GAS TREATMENT MEANS : Means contacting exhaust gas with liquid : Including means to add air)

Patent 6176188: Waste materials processing apparatus and method
(FURNACES : PROCESS : Treating fuel constituent or combustion product : Combustion product : Exhaust gas; e.g., pollution control, etc. : Grate mounted)

Patent 6176189: Sewing machine having a non-volatile memory
(SEWING : SPECIAL MACHINES : Embroidering : Vertical needle : Fabric shifting : Electronic pattern controlled or programmed : Attachments)

Patent 6176190: Suspension system for a speed boat
(SHIPS : DISPLACEMENT-TYPE HULL (E.G., SPECIFIC AFTBODY) : Multiple hulls : With connecting means permitting relative movement between hulls : Having plural spaced struts connecting each submerged hull and platform)

Patent 6176191: Bilge keel and method for FPSO petroleum production systems
(SHIPS : KEELS : Bilge : Sectional)

Patent 6176192: Device for adjusting ramps
(SHIPS : MOORING DEVICE : Aprons, mats, etc.)

Patent 6176193: Vessel turret systems
(SHIPS : MOORING DEVICE : Having ship-mounted turret : Safety release)

Patent 6176194: Lift arrangements
(SHIPS : MOTHER SHIP, FLOATING LANDING PLATFORM, AND HARBOR : Aircraft : Barge transport)

Patent 6176195: Boat dock assist assembly
(SHIPS : MOTHER SHIP, FLOATING LANDING PLATFORM, AND HARBOR : Floating boat dock : Seaplane)

Patent 6176196: Boat bottom hull design
(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 6176197: Temperature indicator employing color change
(SIGNALS AND INDICATORS : INDICATORS : Temperature responsive or compensating means : Fusible substance : Clockwork bell)

Patent 6176198: Apparatus and method for depositing low K dielectric materials
(COATING APPARATUS : GAS OR VAPOR DEPOSITION : With treating means (e.g., jarring) : By creating electric field (e.g., gas activation, plasma, etc.) : Microwave gas energizing means (e.g., 2.45 gigahertz, microwave plasma, etc.) : Producing energized gas remotely located from substrate : Fluid motor actuated)

Patent 6176199: Method for localizing allantoic fluid of avian eggs
(ANIMAL HUSBANDRY : AVIAN EGG TREATMENT OR PRODUCTION : Egg treatment, production, or storage)

Patent 6176200: Teatcup liner and a method of manufacturing a teatcup liner
(ANIMAL HUSBANDRY : MILKERS : Teat compressor or cup : With pump between teat cups and receiver; e.g., milk pump)

Patent 6176201: Ventilated cat litter box
(ANIMAL HUSBANDRY : WASTE TOILET OR RELATED DEVICE : Walled receptacle; e.g., litter box, etc., containing moisture absorbent material : Underlying belt type)

Patent 6176202: Combination aquarium and terrarium
(ANIMAL HUSBANDRY : AQUATIC ANIMAL CULTURING : Aquarium : Aquarium combination (e.g., aquarium-terrarium, etc.) : Cultchless cultivation)

Patent 6176203: Cow training device for cow stalls
(ANIMAL HUSBANDRY : CONFINING OR HOUSING : Stall : With back contacting cattle excerta device : Having hinged structure)

Patent 6176204: Cooling water pump for an internal combustion engine
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : COOLING : With liquid coolant circulating means : Poppet-type valves)

Patent 6176205: Pressurization of the engine cooling system
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : COOLING : Yielding or resilient walls : Fan type)

Patent 6176206: Device for supplying fuel to diaphragm-type carburetor
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : TWO-CYCLE : Pump and cylinder inclined : Crankcase : Fuel to cylinder : Lengthwise scavenging of cylinders from head)

Patent 6176207: Electronically controlling the landing of an armature in an electromechanical actuator
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : POPPET VALVE OPERATING MECHANISM : Electrical system : Diode is in parallel with coil primary or secondary)

Patent 6176208: Electromagnetic valve driving apparatus
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : POPPET VALVE OPERATING MECHANISM : Electrical system : Diode is in parallel with coil primary or secondary)

Patent 6176209: Electromagnetically operated valve control system and the method thereof
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : POPPET VALVE OPERATING MECHANISM : Electrical system : Diode is in parallel with coil primary or secondary)

Patent 6176210: Axially-compact cam phaser having an inverted bearing
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : POPPET VALVE OPERATING MECHANISM : With means for varying timing : Camshaft or cam characteristics : Antireverse protection)

Patent 6176211: Push rod cover arrangement for engines
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : POPPET VALVE OPERATING MECHANISM : Rod : Lash adjustment)

Patent 6176212: Method and device for controlling energization of the coil of a motor vehicle starter contactor
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : STARTING DEVICE : Condition responsive control of starting device : Particular connecting rod)

Patent 6176213: Admission system for an internal combustion engine
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : INTAKE MANIFOLD : Manifold material or composition : Interconnection between passages)

Patent 6176214: Lubricating structure for internal combustion engine
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : LUBRICATORS : Horizontal cylinder)

Patent 6176215: Method for operation of a direct-injection spark-ignition internal combustion engine
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : COMBUSTION CHAMBER MEANS HAVING FUEL INJECTION ONLY : Combustible mixture stratification means : Having multiple passages)

Patent 6176216: Ignition control for fuel direct injection type engine
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : COMBUSTION CHAMBER MEANS HAVING FUEL INJECTION ONLY : Combustible mixture stratification means : Having multiple passages)

Patent 6176217: Fuel vapor processing apparatus and method of internal combustion engine
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : COMBUSTION CHAMBER MEANS HAVING FUEL INJECTION ONLY : Combustible mixture stratification means : Having multiple passages)

Patent 6176218: Stabilizing function for torque based idle control
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : ENGINE SPEED REGULATOR : Idle speed control : Electrically operated control means : By engine speed error feedback : Accessory load (e.g., lights, heater blower motor, radiator fan motor, generator) on engine electrical system responsive)

Patent 6176219: Engine throttle control device
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : ENGINE SPEED REGULATOR : Open loop condition responsive : Having an electrical device between input and speed regulator : Throttle position lock)

Patent 6176220: Combustion control device for internal combustion engine
(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 6176221: Fuel delivery system
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : CHARGE FORMING DEVICE (E.G., POLLUTION CONTROL) : Fuel injection system : Injection nozzle mounting means : Specific fuel line mounting means)

Patent 6176222: Engine fuel injection control method with fuel puddle modeling
(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) : Acceleration or full load condition responsive : Memory addressed by engine speed or load)

Patent 6176223: Radial piston pump for high pressure fuel delivery
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : CHARGE FORMING DEVICE (E.G., POLLUTION CONTROL) : With fuel pump : Electrically actuated injector)

Patent 6176224: Method of operating an internal combustion engine which uses a low energy gaseous fuel
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : CHARGE FORMING DEVICE (E.G., POLLUTION CONTROL) : Gaseous fuel and air mixer : Diesel engine convertible from liquid to gas)

Patent 6176225: Injection system
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : CHARGE FORMING DEVICE (E.G., POLLUTION CONTROL) : Heating of combustible mixture : Electric heater : Purge valve controlled by engine parameter)

Patent 6176226: Control method and apparatus for a heated tip injector
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : CHARGE FORMING DEVICE (E.G., POLLUTION CONTROL) : Heating of combustible mixture : Electric heater : Purge valve controlled by engine parameter)

Patent 6176227: Control system for cylinder injection type internal combustion engine with exhaust gas recirculation feedback control
(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 6176228: Method for determining cylinder vapor concentration
(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 6176229: Doubles finger for propelling two clay targets
(MECHANICAL GUNS AND PROJECTORS : CENTRIFUGAL : Mechanical : Spring : Rotating about vertical axis :)

Patent 6176230: Portable projectile launcher for pet amusement
(MECHANICAL GUNS AND PROJECTORS : SPRING : With control for discharge of fluid pressure)

Patent 6176231: Cable guard for compound archery bows
(MECHANICAL GUNS AND PROJECTORS : SPRING : Bow : Compound bow : Having projectile supply)

Patent 6176232: Heat control device for use with hinged hood top barbecues
(STOVES AND FURNACES : HOT-AIR FURNACES : Cooking : Summer : Lamp)

Patent 6176233: Powered multi-fuel burner for field cooking
(STOVES AND FURNACES : HOT-AIR FURNACES : Cooking : Combined base and hot closet : Cabinet : Slidable, fold, or swingable : Air heaters)

Patent 6176234: Mouthpiece for a nebulizer
(SURGERY : LIQUID MEDICAMENT ATOMIZER OR SPRAYER : Spray impinged against baffle in or adjacent flow conduit : Joint or limb (e.g., foot, elbow, heel, knee, etc.))

Patent 6176235: Oscillatory pressure device for removing the mucus
(SURGERY : RESPIRATORY METHOD OR DEVICE : Pre-pressurized container holding medicament)

Patent 6176236: Oxygenating device
(SURGERY : RESPIRATORY METHOD OR DEVICE : Combined with or convertible to a nonrespiratory device, or having nonrespiratory function other than hyperbaric treatment : And nose and mouth also covered)

Patent 6176237: Inhalation therapy unit with a valve for limiting the inspiration flow
(SURGERY : RESPIRATORY METHOD OR DEVICE : Means for mixing treating agent with respiratory gas : Valved)

Patent 6176238: Dispenser for substances in powder or granular form
(SURGERY : RESPIRATORY METHOD OR DEVICE : Means for mixing treating agent with respiratory gas : Particulate treating agent carried by breathed gas : Device usable either as inhaler or means for rubbing medicament on body surface)

Patent 6176239: Advanced chemical-biological mask
(SURGERY : RESPIRATORY METHOD OR DEVICE : Face mask covering a breathing passage : Mask/face sealing structure : Face mask covering a breathing passage)

Patent 6176240: Contraceptive transcervical fallopian tube occlusion devices and their delivery
(SURGERY : FEMALE REPRODUCTORY TRACT SHIELDS, SUPPORTS, OR BIRTH CONTROL DEVICES (E.G., PESSARIES, CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES) : Pad)

Patent 6176241: System and method for cardiorespiratory conditioning
(SURGERY : MISCELLANEOUS : Methods : Holding strap extending circumferentially of head or neck)

Patent 6176242: Method of treating manic depression by brain infusion
(SURGERY : MISCELLANEOUS : Methods : Holding strap extending circumferentially of head or neck)

Patent 6176243: Composition for paraffin removal from oilfield equipment
(CLEANING AND LIQUID CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : : Hollow work, internal surface treatment : With organic treating agent (e.g., solvent, surfactant, or reactant yielding soluble product, etc.) : With steam utilization)

Patent 6176244: Machine dish-washing process
(CLEANING AND LIQUID CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : : Work handled in bulk or groups : Kitchen or tableware : With steam utilization)

Patent 6176245: Web cleaning and destaticizing apparatus
(CLEANING AND LIQUID CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : : For sheet, web, strand or bar form work, longitudinally traveling : Rotary or swinging motion)

Patent 6176246: Multiple-fold automatic umbrella with simplified structure and shortened length
(TENT, CANOPY, UMBRELLA, OR CANE : UMBRELLA : Self-opening and closing : Handle release : For ropelike structure)

Patent 6176247: Method and device for verifying the workability of a safety device
(FLUID HANDLING : PROCESSES : Involving pressure control : By fluid pressure)

Patent 6176248: Submerged hydraulic value actuator with leak protection
(FLUID HANDLING : PROCESSES : Cleaning, repairing, or assembling : Fluid cleaning or flushing : Liquid cleaning or flushing :)

Patent 6176249: Inflator
(FLUID HANDLING : DESTRUCTIBLE OR DEFORMABLE ELEMENT CONTROLLED : Destructible element : Rupture disc : Pressure causes pin or bolt to destruct)

Patent 6176250: Pressure balanced valve assembly for proportionally mixing hot water and cold water entering therein
(FLUID HANDLING : SELF-PROPORTIONING OR CORRELATING SYSTEMS : Self-proportioning flow systems : By optical or chemical property)

Patent 6176251: Valve assembly in particular for a pressure washer
(FLUID HANDLING : SELF-PROPORTIONING OR CORRELATING SYSTEMS : Self-controlled branched flow systems : Bypass or relief controlled by main line fluid condition : Flow rate responsive : Pilot valve operated : Relief or bypass closes as main opens)

Patent 6176252: Apparatus for supplying liquid in semiconductor manufacturing process
(FLUID HANDLING : DIVERSE FLUID CONTAINING PRESSURE SYSTEMS : Gas pressure storage over or displacement of liquid : With gas maintenance or application : Self-emptying)

Patent 6176253: Device for introducing substances into water
(FLUID HANDLING : WITH HOLDER FOR SOLID, FLAKY OR PULVERIZED MATERIAL TO BE DISSOLVED OR ENTRAINED : With manifold or grouped outlets)

Patent 6176254: Flow control valve using a direct current motor
(FLUID HANDLING : WITH HEATING OR COOLING OF THE SYSTEM : Rotary motion of a reciprocating valve)

Patent 6176255: Keyed theft resistant valve cap
(FLUID HANDLING : WITH CASING, SUPPORT, PROTECTOR OR STATIC CONSTRUCTIONAL INSTALLATIONS : Guards and shields : Tapering or tower type)

Patent 6176256: Gas pressure-reducing valve
(FLUID HANDLING : LINE CONDITION CHANGE RESPONSIVE VALVES : With separate connected fluid reactor surface : With opening bias (e.g., pressure regulator) : Multi-stage : Pressures across flow line valve)

Patent 6176257: Regulated air suction valve
(FLUID HANDLING : LINE CONDITION CHANGE RESPONSIVE VALVES : Direct response valves (i.e., check valve type) : With leak passage : Permits flow at valve interface : Integral resilient member forms plural valves)

Patent 6176258: Dual cam drive for water conditioner valve
(FLUID HANDLING : WITH INDICATOR, REGISTER, RECORDER, ALARM OR INSPECTION MEANS : Position or extent of motion indicator : Electrical : Spring biased)

Patent 6176259: Fuel tank device
(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 6176260: Fuel tank with incorporated deformable reservoir
(FLUID HANDLING : SYSTEMS : Tank with internally extending flow guide, pipe or conduit : With vented outlet)

Patent 6176261: Hydraulic control device
(FLUID HANDLING : SYSTEMS : Supply and exhaust : With bypass : Controlled by supply or exhaust valve : Concentric, central valve removable)

Patent 6176262: Two-piece manifold system for pressure sensing transmitters
(FLUID HANDLING : SYSTEMS : Multiple inlet with multiple outlet : Biased exhaust valve)

Patent 6176263: Circuit breaker for pressurized-fluid handling installation
(FLUID HANDLING : SYSTEMS : Flow path with serial valves and/or closures : Separable flow path section, valve or closure in each : Spring bias)

Patent 6176264: Programmable electronic self-learning timer for the control of a solenoid valve, particularly for watering systems
(FLUID HANDLING : SYSTEMS : Programmer or timer : Inlet internally extending)

Patent 6176265: Valve unit having an insert molded inner valve block
(FLUID HANDLING : SYSTEMS : Multi-way valve unit : Reciprocating valve unit : Plug)

Patent 6176266: Housing block
(FLUID HANDLING : WITH CLOSURE : Flexible)

Patent 6176267: Molded protector for a hydraulic fitting
(PIPES AND TUBULAR CONDUITS : WITH CLOSURES AND PLUGS : Restrictors)

Patent 6176268: Multi-layer assembly for fluid and vapor handling and containment systems
(PIPES AND TUBULAR CONDUITS : FLEXIBLE : Distinct layers : Metal)

Patent 6176269: Co-extruder multilayer plastic pipe, method for producing the same, and device therefor
(PIPES AND TUBULAR CONDUITS : DISTINCT LAYERS : Bonded to each other : Metal : With interlocked or clamped edge)

Patent 6176270: Paired heddles for use on looms
(TEXTILES: WEAVING : WARP MANIPULATION : Shedding : Harnessing : Heddles : Supplemental heddle rod)

Patent 6176271: Fabric seams
(TEXTILES: WEAVING : FABRICS : Drier felts : Joint structure : Fabric formed with yarns of different twist)

Patent 6176272: Method for monitoring the operation of an electromagnet in a weft prewinder of a weaving loom
(TEXTILES: WEAVING : WEFT MANIPULATION : Weaving with stationary weft supply : Weft handling : Measuring or storing : Thread gripper)

Patent 6176273: Loom weft yarn feeder device
(TEXTILES: WEAVING : WEFT MANIPULATION : Weaving with stationary weft supply : Weft handling : Measuring or storing : Thread gripper)

Patent 6176274: Method and system for measuring fluid volume in a photolithography track
(FLUENT MATERIAL HANDLING, WITH RECEIVER OR RECEIVER COACTING MEANS : PROCESSES :)

Patent 6176275: Vapor recovery system for mobile fuelers
(FLUENT MATERIAL HANDLING, WITH RECEIVER OR RECEIVER COACTING MEANS : EVACUATION APPARATUS : Gas treatment)

Patent 6176276: Granular material feeding device
(FLUENT MATERIAL HANDLING, WITH RECEIVER OR RECEIVER COACTING MEANS : FLUENT CHARGE IMPELLED OR FLUID CURRENT CONVEYED INTO RECEIVER : With filling with gas)

Patent 6176277: Device for filling a pressurized pharmaceutical fluid into packaging containers
(FLUENT MATERIAL HANDLING, WITH RECEIVER OR RECEIVER COACTING MEANS : WITH MATERIAL TREATMENT : Heating or cooling : With contraction of trap to form charge)

Patent 6176278: Bulk bag holder
(FLUENT MATERIAL HANDLING, WITH RECEIVER OR RECEIVER COACTING MEANS : WITH MANIPULATION OF FLEXIBLE OR COLLAPSIBLE RECEIVER OR SUPPLY : Receiver secured to supply closure)

Patent 6176279: Locomotive servicing method and vehicle
(FLUENT MATERIAL HANDLING, WITH RECEIVER OR RECEIVER COACTING MEANS : PORTABLE SYSTEMS OR TRACK MOUNTED SUPPLY MEANS : Level or overflow responsive)

Patent 6176280: Disc saw felling head chip path management construction
(WOODWORKING : SPECIAL-WORK MACHINE : Tree felling : Movable tool)

Patent 6176281: Router guide with adjustable frame
(WOODWORKING : SHAPING MACHINE : Pattern : Cutter guiding templet : Templet, per se : Work holder or guide also rotary)

Patent 6176282: Apparatus and method for centering and feeding log
(WOODWORKING : VENEER LATHE : Log loading or centering : Multiple tenon)

Patent 6176283: Adjustable support for conveyor
(WOODWORKING : FEEDER OR PRESSER : Feed roll : On overhanging arm : Intermittent feed chain drive)

Patent 6176284: Pneumatic tire
(RESILIENT TIRES AND WHEELS : TIRES, RESILIENT : Anti-skid devices : Tread : Having groove or sipe with specified dimension or structure therewithin : Protrusion from bottom and spaced from both walls (e.g., pebble ejector, etc.) : Woven)

Patent 6176285: Preparation for the sealing of tires with punctures, apparatus for the sealing and pumping up of tires and tires with an integrated sealing
(RESILIENT TIRES AND WHEELS : TIRES, RESILIENT : Pneumatic tire or inner tube : Automatic sealing of punctures (e.g., self-healing) : With reinflating means : Within or part of construction of inflating inner tube)

Patent 6176286: Film applying apparatus
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : SURFACE BONDING MEANS AND/OR ASSEMBLY MEANS THEREFOR : With work feeding or handling means : For plural parts or plural areas of single part : Indefinite or running length work : Progressive continuous bonding press (e.g., roll couples) : Plural indefinite length or running length workpieces)

Patent 6176287: Apparatus for mechanically processing paper and having improved roller supports and method for replacing such rollers
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : SURFACE BONDING MEANS AND/OR ASSEMBLY MEANS THEREFOR : With work feeding or handling means : For plural parts or plural areas of single part : Indefinite or running length work : Progressive continuous bonding press (e.g., roll couples) : Plural indefinite length or running length workpieces)

Patent 6176288: Passive angular orientation inflation head for inflating a tire mounted on a wheel
(WHEELWRIGHT MACHINES : MISCELLANEOUS :)

Patent 6176289: Blind system for windows
(FLEXIBLE OR PORTABLE CLOSURE, PARTITION, OR PANEL : PLURAL STRIP, SLAT, OR PANEL TYPE : Venetian blind type : With accumulating means : Vertical type)

Patent 6176290: Device for adjusting slats of venetian blind
(FLEXIBLE OR PORTABLE CLOSURE, PARTITION, OR PANEL : PLURAL STRIP, SLAT, OR PANEL TYPE : Venetian blind type : Adjustable strip, slat, or panel angle : Units and subcombinations thereof : Vertical type)

Patent 6176291: Motor-driven reversible shutter
(FLEXIBLE OR PORTABLE CLOSURE, PARTITION, OR PANEL : PLURAL STRIP, SLAT, OR PANEL TYPE : With mounting or supporting means : With operating means : Strip, slat, or panel pivotally interconnected)

Patent 6176292: Door with automatic misalignment accommodating finger guard
(FLEXIBLE OR PORTABLE CLOSURE, PARTITION, OR PANEL : PLURAL STRIP, SLAT, OR PANEL TYPE : With mounting or supporting means : Track guided : Strip, slat, or panel constrained for pivotal folding : Spring)

Patent 6176293: Curtain spreader and method of using same
(FLEXIBLE OR PORTABLE CLOSURE, PARTITION, OR PANEL : HANGING OR DRAPE TYPE : With bottom or intermediate holding, weighting, or draping means : Laterally gathered fabric)

Patent 6176294: Die-casting method
(METAL FOUNDING : PROCESS : Shaping liquid metal against a forming surface : Utilizing a vacuum : Adding metal-containing material)

Patent 6176295: Plate mold for producing steel billets
(METAL FOUNDING : CONTROL MEANS RESPONSIVE TO OR ACTUATED BY MEANS SENSING OR MEASURING A CONDITION OR VARIABLE (I.E., AUTOMATIC CONTROL) : Responsive to thermal condition : Continuous casting : Continuous casting)

Patent 6176296: Apparatus for pressing sand molds
(METAL FOUNDING : MEANS TO SHAPE A FORMING SURFACE : Including means for compacting particulate fluent mold materials : Press type compactor : By fluid actuated vibrator means)

Patent 6176297: Adjusting device for setting the position of billet-support elements
(METAL FOUNDING : CONTROL MEANS RESPONSIVE TO OR ACTUATED BY MEANS SENSING OR MEASURING A CONDITION OR VARIABLE (I.E., AUTOMATIC CONTROL) : Control of product withdrawal means in continuous casting apparatus : Responsive to weight)

Patent 6176298: Continuous casting mould
(METAL FOUNDING : MEANS TO SHAPE METALLIC MATERIAL : Continuous or semicontinuous casting : Enclosed system including a receptacle and mold)

Patent 6176299: Cooling apparatus for electronic devices
(HEAT EXCHANGE : WITH RETAINER FOR REMOVABLE ARTICLE : Electrical component : Air cooled, including fins : Heat exchange between supply and exhaust lines)

Patent 6176300: Heat exchange manifold
(HEAT EXCHANGE : MOVABLE HEATING OR COOLING SURFACE : Rotary drum : With means applying fluids for exchange through drum wall : Heat exchange between supply and exhaust lines)

Patent 6176301: Heat transfer tube with crack-like cavities to enhance performance thereof
(HEAT EXCHANGE : WITH COATED, ROUGHENED OR POLISHED SURFACE : Flues formed by vertical corrugations of heat transmitter)

Patent 6176302: Boiling heat transfer tube
(HEAT EXCHANGE : WITH COATED, ROUGHENED OR POLISHED SURFACE : Flues formed by vertical corrugations of heat transmitter)

Patent 6176303: Heat exchanger and method for manufacturing header tank
(HEAT EXCHANGE : SIDE-BY-SIDE TUBULAR STRUCTURES OR TUBE SECTIONS : With manifold type header or header plate : Inlet and outlet header means : With plate traversing passages interconnecting alternate spaces)

Patent 6176304: Heat sink
(HEAT EXCHANGE : HEAT TRANSMITTER : With discrete heat transfer means)

Patent 6176305: Ventilator system and method
(HEAT EXCHANGE : WITH TIMER, PROGRAMMER, TIME DELAY, OR CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL : Having heating and cooling capability : Congealed material (e.g., frost, etc.) or condensation removal or prevention : Dewpoint controlled (e.g., control of cooling means by downstream temperature sensor to maintain controlled dewpoint of downstream air, etc.))

Patent 6176306: Method and device for controlling operation of heat pump
(HEAT EXCHANGE : WITH TIMER, PROGRAMMER, TIME DELAY, OR CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL : Having heating and cooling capability : Heat pump and supplemental heat source : Means to compute time required to reach certain temperature by certain time of day (e.g., morning warm-up, etc.))

Patent 6176307: Tubing-conveyed gravel packing tool and method
(WELLS : MEANS FOR FORMING FILTER BEDS (E.G., GRAVEL PLACING) : Placing or shifting well part)

Patent 6176308: Inductor system for a submersible pumping system
(WELLS : WITH ELECTRICAL MEANS : With eduction pump or plunger in well)

Patent 6176309: Bypass valve for gas lift plunger
(WELLS : WITH BELOW AND ABOVE GROUND MODIFICATION : Eduction pump or plunger in well : Longitudinally movable operator)

Patent 6176310: Assembly for sealing the annulus between concentric cylindrical surfaces
(WELLS : ABOVE GROUND APPARATUS : Inner member anchor or seal with lateral port : Plural inner pipes : Chain injector)

Patent 6176311: Downhole cutting separator
(WELLS : WITH JUNK RETRIEVING MEANS : Parallel pipes extending along distinct paths through wellhead)

Patent 6176312: Method and apparatus for the remote control and monitoring of production wells
(WELLS : PROCESSES : With indicating, testing, measuring or locating : Automatic control for production : Tool orienting)

Patent 6176313: Method and tool for fracturing an underground formation
(WELLS : PROCESSES : Specific propping feature : Injected fluid comprises water and material other than inorganic gas)

Patent 6176314: Low density well cement compositions and method of use
(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 6176315: Preventing flow through subterranean zones
(WELLS : PROCESSES : Cementing, plugging or consolidating : Using specific materials : Cement or consolidating material is organic or has organic ingredient : Organic material is resin or resinous : In combination with additional organic material (e.g., alkyls, carbon chains))

Patent 6176316: Subsea well head assembly
(WELLS : SUBMERGED WELL : Wellhead : Pipe cutting means)

Patent 6176317: Hydrocarbon vent hood
(WELLS : PROCESSES : Assembling well part : Above ground parts : By auxilliary fluid control line)

Patent 6176318: Actuator apparatus and method for downhole completion tools
(WELLS : PROCESSES : Placing or shifting well part : Conduit)

Patent 6176319: Equine power pick
(FARRIERY : TOOLS : Hoof cleaner or trimmer : Nail calk)

Patent 6176320: Method and apparatus for precision planting, weeding, and cultivation of crops/ a metric walking tractor
(EARTH WORKING : AUTOMATIC POWER CONTROL :)

Patent 6176321: Power-driven hammer drill having an improved operating mode switch-over mechanism
(TOOL DRIVING OR IMPACTING : DRIVE ADJUSTABLE TO COMPLETELY CHANGE KIND OF DRIVE : Adjustable to impacting device : Powered by motor or mechanism)

Patent 6176322: Power tool having interchangeable tool head
(TOOL DRIVING OR IMPACTING : MEANS TO DRIVE TOOL ABOUT AN AXIS : Electric motor : Advance motor control in tool drive manipulating handle)

Patent 6176323: Drilling systems with sensors for determining properties of drilling fluid downhole
(BORING OR PENETRATING THE EARTH : WITH SIGNALING, INDICATING, TESTING OR MEASURING : In response to drilling fluid circulation)

Patent 6176324: Drilling device
(BORING OR PENETRATING THE EARTH : WITH SIGNALING, INDICATING, TESTING OR MEASURING : In response to drilling fluid circulation)

Patent 6176325: Moling apparatus and a ground sensing system therefor
(BORING OR PENETRATING THE EARTH : WITH SIGNALING, INDICATING, TESTING OR MEASURING : Indicating, testing or measuring a condition of the formation : Drive point retracted through shaft or casing)

Patent 6176326: Soil sampling measuring device
(BORING OR PENETRATING THE EARTH : PROCESSES : Sampling of earth formations : Drive point retracted through shaft or casing)

Patent 6176327: Method and toolstring for operating a downhole motor
(BORING OR PENETRATING THE EARTH : PROCESSES : Boring curved or redirected bores : Transporting sample to surface by fluid)

Patent 6176328: Drill pipe protection rings and method of using the same
(BORING OR PENETRATING THE EARTH : WITH TOOL SHAFT DETAIL : Shaft carried guide or protector : Surrounding existing shaft section : Having removable inserts)

Patent 6176329: Drill bit with ridge-cutting cutter elements
(BORING OR PENETRATING THE EARTH : BIT OR BIT ELEMENT : Rolling cutter bit or rolling cutter bit element : Plural rolling cutters with intermeshing teeth : Fluid conduit lining or element (e.g., slush tube or nozzle))

Patent 6176330: Rock bit face seal having anti-rotation pins
(BORING OR PENETRATING THE EARTH : BIT OR BIT ELEMENT : Rolling cutter bit or rolling cutter bit element : With bearing or seal details : Released by antifriction bearing disassembly)

Patent 6176331: Bearing sealing means of earth boring bits
(BORING OR PENETRATING THE EARTH : BIT OR BIT ELEMENT : Rolling cutter bit or rolling cutter bit element : With bearing or seal details : Antifriction type : With bearing or seal details)

Patent 6176332: Rotatable cutting bit assembly with cutting inserts
(BORING OR PENETRATING THE EARTH : BIT OR BIT ELEMENT : Impact or percussion type : Insert : Cruciform)

Patent 6176333: Diamond cap cutting elements with flats
(BORING OR PENETRATING THE EARTH : BIT OR BIT ELEMENT : Specific or diverse material : Insert : Preformed cutting element (e.g., compact) mounted on a distinct support (e.g., blank, stud, shank) : With bearing or seal details)

Patent 6176334: Adjustable track suspension
(MOTOR VEHICLES : SPECIAL DRIVING DEVICE : Portable track : Endless, flexible : Laterally extendable track : Pivoted track frame)

Patent 6176335: Power wheelchair
(MOTOR VEHICLES : POWER : Electric : Including means of nonsupporting nature for minimizing operation-induced movement of motor)

Patent 6176336: Vehicle steering control
(MOTOR VEHICLES : WITH MEANS FOR DETECTING WHEEL SLIP DURING VEHICLE ACCELERATION AND CONTROLLING IT BY REDUCING APPLICATION OF POWER TO WHEEL : With at least one surface-engaging propulsion element)

Patent 6176337: Personal mobility vehicle
(MOTOR VEHICLES : SPECIAL WHEEL BASE : Collapsible or knockdown for storage or transport : Including member utilized in common by occupant-powered mechanism and by motor for transmitting torque output of each to wheel)

Patent 6176338: Battery receptacle structure in a two-wheeled motor vehicle
(MOTOR VEHICLES : SPECIAL WHEEL BASE : Having only two wheels : Arranged in tandem : Including endless element for transmitting drive to wheels)

Patent 6176339: Motorcycle having accessories mounted under a triple clamp
(MOTOR VEHICLES : SPECIAL WHEEL BASE : Having only two wheels : Arranged in tandem : Including endless element for transmitting drive to wheels)

Patent 6176340: Brake pedal apparatus for automotive vehicle
(MOTOR VEHICLES : WITH MEANS FOR PROMOTING SAFETY OF VEHICLE, ITS OCCUPANT OR LOAD, OR AN EXTERNAL OBJECT : Responsive to engagement of portion of perimeter of vehicle with external object : Utilizing weight, or lack thereof, of operator on seat or other support to determine presence or absence)

Patent 6176341: Vehicle steering system having master/slave configuration and method therefor
(MOTOR VEHICLES : STEERING GEAR : No mechanical connection between steering shaft and steering gear : Seat on seat portion movable to alternate positon)

Patent 6176342: Vehicle steering apparatus
(MOTOR VEHICLES : STEERING GEAR : With fluid power assist : Steering column supported : Including rack gear means : Vehicle speed condition only)

Patent 6176343: Vehicle steering apparatus
(MOTOR VEHICLES : STEERING GEAR : With fluid power assist : With rack and pinion gearing intermediate steering shaft and power assist : Including rack gear means)

Patent 6176344: Method and system for determining the azimuth position and distance of a reflecting subsurface formation
(ACOUSTICS : GEOPHYSICAL OR SUBSURFACE EXPLORATION : Well logging : Directional source or detector :)

Patent 6176345: Pistonic motion, large excursion passive radiator
(ACOUSTICS : DIAPHRAGM : Particular shape : Elastic suspension means)

Patent 6176346: Nesting speaker assembly
(ACOUSTICS : SOUND-MODIFYING MEANS : Housing or enclosure (e.g., sound confining and absorbing) : Speaker type : Wide angle annular outlet)

Patent 6176347: Semi-active muffler for internal combustion engine
(ACOUSTICS : SOUND-MODIFYING MEANS : Muffler, fluid conducting type : Straight-through passage : With muffler bypass : Valve controlled : And multi-passage)

Patent 6176348: Multiple-pump system for lubricating
(LUBRICATION : LUBRICATORS : Piston-rod lubricators : Pumps : Mechanically operated : Multiple pumps :)

Patent 6176349: Bearing lubricating device
(LUBRICATION : LUBRICATORS : Piston-rod lubricators : Pumps : Displacement by air or steam : Auxiliary feeding receptacles)

Patent 6176350: Progressive safety gear
(ELEVATOR, INDUSTRIAL LIFT TRUCK, OR STATIONARY LIFT FOR VEHICLE : HAVING SPECIFIC MEANS CONTACTING OR ON LOAD SUPPORT FOR STOPPING OR SLOWING THEREOF : Includes movable contact component on support for engaging shaft structure : Actuated by change in suspension or counterweight cable tension : Pivotally attached contact component : With eccentric camming face : Slides perpendicular to path of support)

Patent 6176351: Double deck elevator allocation controlling apparatus
(ELEVATOR, INDUSTRIAL LIFT TRUCK, OR STATIONARY LIFT FOR VEHICLE : WITH CALL REGISTRATION MEANS : Shared by plural load supports : Assigns calls to load supports on predetermined basis : Frequency based on interval of time)

Patent 6176352: Electric brake system for a motor vehicle
(BRAKES : WITH CONDITION INDICATOR : Electrical : Electrical)

Patent 6176353: Audible hydraulic brake alarm
(BRAKES : WITH CONDITION INDICATOR : Wear : Electrical :)

Patent 6176354: Truck mounted brake beam with removable brake heads
(BRAKES : FRICTIONAL VIBRATION DAMPER : Beams or beam assemblies : With movable, reversible or adjustable heads : Anchor)

Patent 6176355: Eddy current braking system
(BRAKES : INTERNAL-RESISTANCE MOTION RETARDER : Using magnetic flux : Supported by mechanical spring)

Patent 6176356: Diaper changing article
(TRUNKS AND HAND-CARRIED LUGGAGE : CONVERTIBLE :)

Patent 6176357: Support mechanism for a retractable handle of a wheeled luggage
(TRUNKS AND HAND-CARRIED LUGGAGE : SUPPORTING DEVICES : Wheeled : Tray type)

Patent 6176358: Cable rewinding device with detector
(ELECTRICITY: TRANSMISSION TO VEHICLES : FLEXIBLE EXTENSIONS : Reels : Alternating direct)

Patent 6176359: Bi-directional overrunning clutch
(CLUTCHES AND POWER-STOP CONTROL : CLUTCHES : Automatic : One-way engaging : Reversible : Pivoted pawls : Solenoid operated lock)

Patent 6176360: Friction clutch with wear adjusting device, in particular for motor vehicles
(CLUTCHES AND POWER-STOP CONTROL : CLUTCHES : Axially engaging : Interposed, mating clutch-elements : With adjustable means to move clutch-element axially (e.g., to compensate for wear) : By cam surface on bell-crank)

Patent 6176361: Friction clutch with low declutch force
(CLUTCHES AND POWER-STOP CONTROL : CLUTCHES : Axially engaging : Interposed, mating clutch-elements : With adjustable means to move clutch-element axially (e.g., to compensate for wear) : By cam surface on bell-crank)

Patent 6176362: Torsional damper for locking clutch pertaining to a hydrokinetic coupling apparatus, in particular for motor vehicle
(CLUTCHES AND POWER-STOP CONTROL : CLUTCHES : Clutch element resiliently carried on hub : Circumferential resilience : Coil spring : Plural helical coil spring damping stages : Plural axially spaced springs : Having neutral position)

Patent 6176363: Coin elevating device
(CHECK-ACTUATED CONTROL MECHANISMS : INCLUDING SPECIFIC CHECK PASSAGEWAY (E.G., CHUTE DETAIL, ETC.) : Introducing device)

Patent 6176364: Device for simplified vertical loading of an X-ray cassette into a transport receptacle of a processing apparatus for X-ray cassettes
(CONVEYORS: POWER-DRIVEN : WITH MEANS TO FACILITATE WORKING, TREATING, OR INSPECTING CONVEYED LOAD AT A STATION : Means to transfer a load back and forth between the mainline conveyor and the work station : Means engages conveyor to fix conveyor position relative to station)

Patent 6176365: Transfer system for a timed vehicle transport
(CONVEYORS: POWER-DRIVEN : CONVEYOR SECTION : Load simultaneously engaged between and moved by a plurality of driven conveyor members : Reciprocating member : Having a rotating section)

Patent 6176366: Apparatus for the supply of bags
(CONVEYORS: POWER-DRIVEN : CONVEYOR SECTION : Unit load conveying surface means moved about an endless or rotating path : Holder means forms recess to receive or seat load : Gripping portions self-open as they pass through a curved path)

Patent 6176367: Device for conveyance along assembly lines and the like
(CONVEYORS: POWER-DRIVEN : CONVEYOR SECTION : Endless conveyor : Separate, parallel conveying reaches supporting same load : With screw adjusting means)

Patent 6176368: Passive dust control circulation compartment having secondary dust control features
(CONVEYORS: POWER-DRIVEN : CONVEYOR FRAME OR CASING : Casing, cover, shield or load supporting surface : Removable cover overlying the conveyor : Formed of or including pivotally interconnected rigid links)

Patent 6176369: Steerable carrier puck
(CONVEYORS: POWER-DRIVEN : CONVEYOR SECTION : Unit load conveying surface means moved about an endless or rotating path : Holder is removable or replaceable relative to drive : Holder means forms recess to receive or seat load : Holder is adjustable for different sized loads)

Patent 6176370: Endless conveyor having quick release slats
(CONVEYORS: POWER-DRIVEN : CONVEYOR SECTION : Unit load conveying surface means moved about an endless or rotating path : Holder is removable or replaceable relative to drive : Holder is attached by a detachable connector to the drive : Holder is adjustable for different sized loads)

Patent 6176371: Biological sample storage package and method for making same
(SPECIAL RECEPTACLE OR PACKAGE : WITH MOISTURE ABSORBENT : Pendent from handle)

Patent 6176372: Floral sleeve with staggered bonding material
(SPECIAL RECEPTACLE OR PACKAGE : FOR A PLANT, FLOWER, OR TREE (INCLUDES CUT OR ARTIFICIAL) : Plural)

Patent 6176373: Embossed carrier tape
(SPECIAL RECEPTACLE OR PACKAGE : HOLDER FOR A REMOVABLE ELECTRICAL COMPONENT : Bar or tapelike carrier for plural components : Component retaining pockets : On adjustable panels)

Patent 6176374: Component carrier having a wave pattern tension reduction surface
(SPECIAL RECEPTACLE OR PACKAGE : HOLDER FOR A REMOVABLE ELECTRICAL COMPONENT : Including component positioning means : Box formed from foldable sheet material)

Patent 6176375: Container for filled food product
(SPECIAL RECEPTACLE OR PACKAGE : HAVING POSITIONING MEANS AND DISPLAY OPENING : Transparent window : Hinged)

Patent 6176376: Method and apparatus for separating a protein membrane and shell material in waste egg shells
(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 : Sorting eggs or components thereof : Mercurial)

Patent 6176377: Rack for supporting abrasive discs or the like
(SUPPORTS: RACKS : SPECIAL ARTICLE : Platelike : Foldable)

Patent 6176378: Hosiery retaining device and method
(SUPPORTS: RACKS : SPECIALLY MOUNTED : Suspended type : Of wire)

Patent 6176379: Ball and race assembly including a one piece race member integrally formed with the ball
(RAILWAY DRAFT APPLIANCES : COUPLINGS : Drawbars)

Patent 6176380: Feeding-bottle teat
(BOTTLES AND JARS : NURSING BOTTLES AND NIPPLES : Poison)

 

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