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Patent 6176635: Frictional coupling or brake
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : WITH ADJUNCTIVE PROTECTOR, BROKEN PARTS RETAINER, REPAIR, ASSEMBLY OR DISASSEMBLY FEATURE : Holding means or protector functioning only during transportation, assembly or disassembly : Transverse to thread axis)
Patent 6176636: Two-component bracket and drive washer combination for automatically setting an air gap
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : WITH ADJUNCTIVE PROTECTOR, BROKEN PARTS RETAINER, REPAIR, ASSEMBLY OR DISASSEMBLY FEATURE : Position or guide means : Transverse to thread axis)
Patent 6176637: Corner moulding and improved corner construction
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : ROD END TO TRANSVERSE SIDE OF MEMBER : Corner joint : Composite bushing with elastomeric component)
Patent 6176638: Chemically bonded anchor systems
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : MOLDED JOINT : Socket or open cup for bonding material : Clamped member)
Patent 6176639: Fixing device
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : MANUALLY RELEASEABLE LATCH TYPE : Having operating mechanism : Blocked key)
Patent 6176640: Tubular composite structural parts having clamp area configuration to prevent cracking under clamping stress
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : INTERFITTED MEMBERS : Peripheral enlargement, depression, or slot on one member is joint component : By wedge or cam)
Patent 6176641: Quick locking and release attachment element
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : INTERFITTED MEMBERS : Enlarged head in complementary recess, e.g., dovetail, etc. : For interfitted side faces)
Patent 6176642: Flag-carrying gate for skiing
(ROAD STRUCTURE, PROCESS, OR APPARATUS : TRAFFIC DIRECTOR : Yielding : With rim or edge protector)
Patent 6176643: Detachable dowel bar inserter kit for portable slip form paver
(ROAD STRUCTURE, PROCESS, OR APPARATUS : APPARATUS : Means to install or form joint : And means to hold or position dowel : Specific to a sloped or curved application)
Patent 6176644: Pipe rehabilitation test mandrel
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : SUBTERRANEAN OR SUBMARINE PIPE OR CABLE LAYING, RETRIEVING, MANIPULATING, OR TREATING : Repair, replacement, or improvement : Including trench forming plow with pipe or cable guide)
Patent 6176645: Hydrostatic balancing jacket for underwater diving
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : DIVING : Suit or accessory therefor : Pipe splitting, breaking, or expanding)
Patent 6176646: Riser guide and support mechanism
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : MARINE STRUCTURE OR FABRICATION THEREOF : With anchoring of structure to marine floor : By riser pipe : Resilient block)
Patent 6176647: Instrument for measuring mass flow rate of powder, and electrostatic powder coating apparatus utilizing the same
(CONVEYORS: FLUID CURRENT : WITH MEANS TO CONTROL CONVEYING FLUID OR MOVEMENT OF LOAD IN RESPONSE TO SENSED CONDITION : Control of load input or output : Input : Responsive to presence, absence, or quantity of load : At intake)
Patent 6176648: Face milling cutter and cutter body thereof
(CUTTERS, FOR SHAPING : ROTARY CUTTING TOOL : Including holder (i.e., head) having seat for inserted tool : Face or end mill :)
Patent 6176649: toolholder
(CUTTERS, FOR SHAPING : INCLUDING HOLDER HAVING SEAT FOR INSERTED TOOL : With separate means to fasten tool to holder : Including tool holding clamp and clamp actuator : Resiliently biased clamp jaw : Integral with holder : And pivotable tool)
Patent 6176650: Apparatus and method for cutting a bore including automatic system for retracting the cutting tool
(CUTTING BY USE OF ROTATING AXIALLY MOVING TOOL : PROCESSES :)
Patent 6176651: Attachment alignment method and apparatus
(CUTTING BY USE OF ROTATING AXIALLY MOVING TOOL : COMBINED CUTTING MEANS : Plural other type cutting means : Responsive to work)
Patent 6176652: Drilling machine with vacuum suction table
(CUTTING BY USE OF ROTATING AXIALLY MOVING TOOL : MACHINE INCLUDING PLURAL TOOLS : Plural, simultaneously operational tools : With provision for adjustment of relationship of axes : Successively acting on workpiece)
Patent 6176653: Electrical fitting tap
(CUTTING BY USE OF ROTATING AXIALLY MOVING TOOL : TOOL OR TOOL WITH SUPPORT : With pitch-stabilizing ridge : Extending outwardly from tool-axis : Including work-embracing cutting edges)
Patent 6176654: Reversible drill/driver tool
(CUTTING BY USE OF ROTATING AXIALLY MOVING TOOL : TOOL-SUPPORT : With tool-retaining means : Including laterally movable tool-carrier)
Patent 6176655: Drill and a chuck for receiving the drill shank
(CUTTING BY USE OF ROTATING AXIALLY MOVING TOOL : TOOL-SUPPORT : With tool-retaining means : Including laterally movable tool-carrier)
Patent 6176656: Machine tool with a splash guard arrangement
(GEAR CUTTING, MILLING, OR PLANING : MILLING : With means to protect operative or machine (e.g., guard, safety device, etc.) : Including infeeding)
Patent 6176657: Cargo restraint assembly for a vehicle cargo bed
(FREIGHT ACCOMMODATION ON FREIGHT CARRIER : LOAD BEARER ACCOMMODATION : Load bearer abutment : Pin-socket accommodation)
Patent 6176658: Support bar with tie-down posts, for pick-up trucks and the like
(FREIGHT ACCOMMODATION ON FREIGHT CARRIER : LOAD LASHING RETAINER OR LOAD LASHING ADJUNCT : Anchor : Mounted on exposed and bordering structural member : Anchor-admitting cross-slotted track)
Patent 6176659: Shearable screw
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : TORQUE RESPONSIVE NUT OR BOLT DRIVING CONNECTION : Frangible connection : Between concentric elements : Axially displaced :)
Patent 6176660: Releasable fastener with lateral stabilizing brace members and latch legs carrying fastener insertion guide
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : HAVING SEPARATE EXPANDER MEANS : Including sleeve and distinct tapered expander (e.g., anchor bolt type) : And means to captively retain expander : Projecting outwardly from head)
Patent 6176661: Stern drive and outboard locks
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : THREADED FASTENER LOCKED TO A DISCREET STRUCTURE (E.G., PLATE, RAIL, WHEEL) : Elongate member extending between and interlocking plural bolts or nuts : Including element for holding fasteners against separation from member)
Patent 6176662: Stud having annular rings
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : THREADED FASTENER LOCKED TO A DISCREET STRUCTURE (E.G., PLATE, RAIL, WHEEL) : Design of fastener or substructure restricts rotation (e.g., flattened head rotatable in receiving slot, depression in substructure, bolt clipped to substructure) : Bolt or nut adapted to be fused directly to substructure (e.g., weld nut) : Closed loop having plural variations in the profile of a contact surface or a peripheral edge thereof)
Patent 6176663: Apparatus for reducing fastener bending stress in flanged connections
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : HEADED FASTENER ELEMENT WITH NUT, WASHER, SECURING MEANS OR CAP : Headed bolt or screw with threads and complementary nut : Having washer : Plural end legs)
Patent 6176664: Fastening screw and method of forming same
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : EXTERNALLY THREADED FASTENER ELEMENT, E.G., BOLT, SCREW, ETC. : Pilot end having means enhancing fastening or installation : Drill-tip-type end : And telltale bore)
Patent 6176665: Threaded fastener and assembly
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : EXTERNALLY THREADED FASTENER ELEMENT, E.G., BOLT, SCREW, ETC. : Thread or shank structure : Shank structure : By transversely extending bore)
Patent 6176666: Spacing sleeve
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : WASHER STRUCTURE : Including adjustable thickness means : Wire or rod formed)
Patent 6176667: Multideck wafer processing system
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : APPARATUS FOR MOVING MATERIAL BETWEEN ZONES HAVING DIFFERENT PRESSURES AND INHIBITING CHANGE IN PRESSURE GRADIENT THEREBETWEEN : Discharging of chamber by gravity, and means beyond exit thereof to guide, move, or stop material)
Patent 6176668: In-situ substrate transfer shuttle
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : APPARATUS FOR MOVING MATERIAL BETWEEN ZONES HAVING DIFFERENT PRESSURES AND INHIBITING CHANGE IN PRESSURE GRADIENT THEREBETWEEN : Discharging of chamber by gravity, and means beyond exit thereof to guide, move, or stop material)
Patent 6176669: Apparatus for removing and transporting articles from molds
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : APPARATUS FOR CHARGING A LOAD HOLDING OR SUPPORTING ELEMENT FROM A SOURCE, AND MEANS FOR TRANSPORTING AND PRESENTING ELEMENT TO A WORKING, TREATING, OR INSPECTING STATION : Load holding or supporting element including gripping means : Plural grippers for plural elements : Device engages portion of element which is separable from transporting means to fix position of portion of element)
Patent 6176670: Roll handling and transport assemblage
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : LOAD-TRANSPORTING TYPE VEHICLE AND EXTERNAL MEANS COOPERATING IN THE LOADING OR UNLOADING THEREOF : Of driven type, for unloading a wheeled vehicle : Including load raising or lowering device : Component comprises oppositely swinging, operatively interconnected gates)
Patent 6176671: Apparatus for gripping, raising, orienting and transporting helicopters, in particular on decks of ships
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : WHEEL AND WHEEL-TYPE ARTICLE HANDLER AND TRANSPORTER : Elevator-type engaging means : Coacting catch or support)
Patent 6176672: Telescoping personal motorcycle support structure
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : VEHICLE ATTACHED AUXILIARY CARRIERS : Removable transverse load support)
Patent 6176673: Tailgate assembly having side mounted hydraulic cylinders
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : SELF-LOADING OR UNLOADING VEHICLES : Conveyor : Comprising load-engaging element reciprocably movable parallel to generally horizontal load-supporting component of vehicle for ejecting load therefrom : Pusher moved by ram actuated by fluid pressure : Connected to ram actuated by fluid pressure)
Patent 6176674: Apparatus for loading and transporting a trailer on a pickup truck and method
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : SELF-LOADING OR UNLOADING VEHICLES : Conveyor : Skidway : With haulage means (e.g., cable, etc.) : Vertically shiftable)
Patent 6176675: Yawing device and wind power plant comprising a yawing device
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WITH MEANS FOR CONTROLLING CASING OR FLOW GUIDING MEANS IN RESPONSE TO NATURAL FLUID CURRENT FORCE OR DIRECTION : Natural fluid current force responsive : Axial flow runner :)
Patent 6176676: Cooling system for a main body used in a gas stream
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WITH PASSAGE IN BLADE, VANE, SHAFT OR ROTARY DISTRIBUTOR COMMUNICATING WITH WORKING FLUID : For shaft sealing, packing, lubricating or bearing means)
Patent 6176677: Device for controlling air flow in a turbine blade
(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 : Intermeshing or interdigitated working members)
Patent 6176678: Apparatus and methods for turbine blade 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 6176679: Rotor with folding blades, for the rotary wings of an aircraft
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : WORKING MEMBER FOLDABLE, PIVOTABLE OR COLLAPSIBLE TO NON-USE POSITION : Member movement in rotation plane : With manual control means)
Patent 6176680: Impeller having a hub assembled from a plurality of identical parts
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : SPECIFIC WORKING MEMBER MOUNT : Interlocking blades : Turbo machine)
Patent 6176681: Rotor blade with improved attachment on a hub of a fan
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : SPECIFIC BLADE STRUCTURE (E.G., SHAPE, MATERIAL, ETC.) : Formed with main spar : Non-turbo machine)
Patent 6176682: Pumpjack dynamometer and method
(PUMPS : CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL OF PUMP DRIVE MOTOR : Single motor control element responsive to means sensing diverse conditions : Pumps in parallel flow paths with common inflow or outflow)
Patent 6176683: Output control apparatus for linear compressor and method of the same
(PUMPS : CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL OF PUMP DRIVE MOTOR : By control of electric or magnetic drive motor : By float)
Patent 6176684: Variable displacement hydraulic piston unit with electrically operated variable displacement control and timing control
(PUMPS : CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL OF DRIVE TRANSMISSION OR PUMP DISPLACEMENT : Adjustable cam or linkage : Axial cam : Rotary expansible chamber pump)
Patent 6176685: Scroll compressor in which communication is controlled between adjacent compression spaces
(PUMPS : WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE PUMPED FLUID CONTROL : Pressure responsive relief or bypass valve : Rotary expansible chamber pump : Fluid motor driven)
Patent 6176686: Scroll machine with capacity modulation
(PUMPS : WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE PUMPED FLUID CONTROL : Pressure responsive relief or bypass valve : Rotary expansible chamber pump : Fluid motor driven)
Patent 6176687: Resonator for rotary compressor
(PUMPS : WITH MUFFLER ACTING ON PUMP FLUID : Pressure responsive relief or bypass valve)
Patent 6176688: Discharge muffler arrangement
(PUMPS : WITH MUFFLER ACTING ON PUMP FLUID : Pressure responsive relief or bypass valve)
Patent 6176689: Electrically driven air pump
(PUMPS : WITH MUFFLER ACTING ON PUMP FLUID : Pressure responsive relief or bypass valve)
Patent 6176690: Optimally dampened separable engine-compressor
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Adjustable motor and pump rotor unit or relatively adjustable aligned pump and motor rotary shafts : Pump within armature)
Patent 6176691: Refrigerant compressor
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Electric or magnetic motor : Rotary expansible chamber pump : Supported for rotation on vertical axis)
Patent 6176692: Pump, in particular for an hydraulic wheel-slip brake control system
(PUMPS : EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER TYPE : Including valve assembly, disassembly, or inspection facilitating means : By separable engageable connecting elements)
Patent 6176693: Volumetric blower with covers having a duct for connection to the delivery manifold
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : APERTURED BYPASS TO PRESSURIZE OR RELIEVE WORKING CHAMBER ZONE OF INTERMEDIATE PRESSURE : Rotating)
Patent 6176694: Double screw rotor assembly
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : INTERENGAGING ROTATING MEMBERS : Each tapered : Axially moving)
Patent 6176695: Control of a lobed rotor machine
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : INTERENGAGING ROTATING MEMBERS : Helical or herringbone : With valve : With movable partition member)
Patent 6176696: Melt-spinning apparatus
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : SHAPING ORIFICE AND DOWNSTREAM WORK CONTACTING GASEOUS TREATING MEANS : Orifice for filaments or fibers (e.g., spinneret) : Bead clamping means, air bag support means or means sealing tire opening)
Patent 6176697: Apparatus for the treatment of plastic materials
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : WITH SEPARATE AND DISTINCT UPSTREAM AGITATING OR KNEADING MEANS : With cutting, severing or comminuting means : Female mold)
Patent 6176698: Thin cone balloons through a unique mold design
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : SHAPING OR CASTING SURFACE (E.G., PLASTERING OR GUNITE TYPE, ETC.) : Core, pin or insert member)
Patent 6176699: Parison handling device
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : FEMALE MOLD AND MEANS TO SHAPE PARISON DIRECTLY BY INTERNAL FLUID PRESSURE, (E.G., BLOW MOLD, ETC.) : Including means to prepare parison : Cleaner coacting with traveling former)
Patent 6176700: Injection molding cooled cavity insert
(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 : Means for transfer molding)
Patent 6176701: Method for improving fuel efficiency in combustion chambers
(COMBUSTION : PROCESS OF COMBUSTION OR BURNER OPERATION : Feeding flame modifying additive :)
Patent 6176702: Simple remotely tuned solid core fuel jet, low NOx fuel gas burner
(COMBUSTION : FUEL DISPERSER INSTALLED IN FURNACE : Plural feed means extending to common wall opening of furnace : Shiftably mounted disperser; or flame shaper : Row of stationary blades coaxial with disperser whirls air)
Patent 6176703: Medical or dental treatment instrument for chip-removing treatment of body tissue or a substitute material with an abrasive tool
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Having motor or means to transmit motion from motor to tool (e.g., "engine") : Hand-held tool or handpiece : Having reciprocating, vibrating, or oscillating output : Fluid motor : Workpiece supporting means between adjustable stop and pivot)
Patent 6176704: Children's learning toy
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : LANGUAGE : Spelling, phonics, word recognition, or sentence formation : Reading : Letter-bearing elements slidable between different grooves)
Patent 6176705: Solar system teaching aid
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : SCIENCE : Astronomy : Indicia chart (e.g., periodic table, etc.))
Patent 6176706: Subminiature lamp for indication light
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : Connection to lamp or electron tube : Panel having planar contact array with mating panel having mating planar contact array)
Patent 6176707: Interposer assembly
(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 6176708: Press-contact connector
(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 6176709: Socket and adapter integrated circuit, and integrated circuit assembly
(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. : Overlying second, coextensive micro panel circuit arrangement : Contact having resilient shank)
Patent 6176710: Battery feed connector for network power controllers
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : Within distinct housing spaced from panel circuit arrangement : Overlying second preformed panel circuit, both adapted to be electrically connected)
Patent 6176711: Connector for electrically coupling two current contact line segments in end-to end relationship
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : UNINTERRUPTED SUPPORT RAIL OR UNINTERRUPTED CONTACT : Grounding of coupling part)
Patent 6176712: Safe connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH CONTACT PREVENTER OR RETRACTABLE COVER PART : Movably mounted : Moved by mating connector : Connector moved rectilinearly for engagement, preventer or cover moved rectilinearly and parallel thereto : Connector moved rectilinearly for engagement, preventer or cover moved about axis parallel to direction of connector movement)
Patent 6176713: Electrical connector
(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 6176714: Ejector for electrical card connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING SEPARATOR : Nonconducting pusher : Integral retainer and cam separator)
Patent 6176715: Electrical connection
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH RELATIVELY GUIDED MEMBERS AND INTERMEDIATE PLIABLE CONDUCTOR : Nonconducting pusher)
Patent 6176716: Interchangeable electrical connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : CONVERTIBLE BY INTERNAL CHANGE TO SELECTIVELY COOPERATE WITH A DIFFERENT CONTACT : Relatively movable about axis)
Patent 6176717: Electrical extension cord with immersion detection circuit interrupter safety protection
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : INCLUDING ARC SUPPRESSING OR EXTINGUISHING MEANS : Liquid)
Patent 6176718: Adaptive/reactive safety plug receptacle
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : HAVING CIRCUIT INTERRUPTING PROVISION EFFECTED BY MATING OR HAVING "DEAD" CONTACT ACTIVATED AFTER MATING : Contact encasing chamber)
Patent 6176719: Bolted electrical connecting device for multiple electrical conductors
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : BUS DUCT : Means to join bus ducts : Encompassing wire)
Patent 6176720: Electrical distribution system having an improved bus coupler
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : BUS DUCT : Means to join bus ducts : Encompassing wire)
Patent 6176721: IC 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 6176722: Printed circuit board zero-force plug 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 6176723: 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 6176724: PC card adapter
(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 6176725: Card edge 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 6176726: Electrical connection box including a connector housing and mating connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Retaining means : Laterally moving slide : With socket contact transversely engaging male threaded part)
Patent 6176727: Terminator board holder
(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 : Resilient finger : With graspable portion : Having radially outwardly facing contact surface)
Patent 6176728: Connecting device for large cable-to-card connectors
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Retaining means : Retaining means comprising helically threaded member : Parallel to connection : With graspable portion)
Patent 6176729: Cord-to-cord restraining device
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Retaining means : For unsupported coupling part and unsupported mating part, (e.g., connecting extension cords) : Parallel to connection)
Patent 6176730: Electrical connection cable and manufacturing method thereof
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : CONTACT COMPRISING CUTTER (SEVERING, PIERCING, ABRADING, SCRAPING, BREAKING OR TEARING) : Insulation cutter : Conductor sheath piercing : Cutter piercing insulation parallel to conductor axis : Adapter)
Patent 6176731: Electrical connector housing with cavity and terminal fitting with insulation displacement contact blades and method of attaching a wire
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : CONTACT COMPRISING CUTTER (SEVERING, PIERCING, ABRADING, SCRAPING, BREAKING OR TEARING) : Insulation cutter : Conductor sheath piercing : Having slot edge for cutting insulation : Contact engages conductor in at least two locations spaced along conductor axis : With stress relieving means for conductor to terminal joint : Three or more such contacts)
Patent 6176732: Simultaneous wire pair terminator
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : CONTACT COMPRISING CUTTER (SEVERING, PIERCING, ABRADING, SCRAPING, BREAKING OR TEARING) : Insulation cutter : Conductor sheath piercing : Having slot edge for cutting insulation : Plural contacts, each formed by slot between pair of fingers : From different margins of contact)
Patent 6176733: System and method for direct communication with a backup network device via a failover cable
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INDICATING OR IDENTIFYING PROVISION : Connection indicating provision : Including bale or loop)
Patent 6176734: Transition cable assembly
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : INCLUDING OR FOR USE WITH TAPE CABLE : For connection to rigid preformed panel circuit arrangement, e.g., PCB : Indicator light)
Patent 6176735: Accommodation block for an electrical connection box and an electrical connection box comprising the block
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SUPPORTING MEANS FOR COUPLING PART : Interfitting with channel or double rail : And including electrical contact for load bearing)
Patent 6176736: Connection between a ceiling fan and a lamp
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SUPPORTING MEANS FOR COUPLING PART : Supporting means comprising face plate or closure member for outlet box : For ceiling box : With additional contacts comprising coupling part mating along axis normal to conductor)
Patent 6176737: Duplex connector assembly for use with plural cards
(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 6176738: Blind matable panel mount connector system
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SUPPORTING MEANS FOR COUPLING PART : Coupling part or mating part extending into panel opening : With securing by movement of coupling part in plane of panel : With additional contacts comprising coupling part mating along axis normal to conductor)
Patent 6176739: Sealed electrical conductor assembly
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : COUPLING PART INCLUDING FLEXING INSULATION : Sealing : Within rigid coupling part shell : For permanent attachment to panel, e.g., by welding)
Patent 6176740: Terminal locking device equipped connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : COUPLING PART INCLUDING FLEXING INSULATION : Coupling part housing hinged for coupling part assembly : Receptacle adapted to bias contact and cause indirect gripping of mating contact)
Patent 6176741: Modular Microelectronic connector and method for manufacturing same
(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 6176742: Capacitive crosstalk compensation arrangement for communication connectors
(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 6176743: Electrical adapter
(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 6176744: Plated plastic connection system and method of making
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Plural-contact coupling part : Plural-contact coupling part comprises receptacle or plug : Coupling part comprises receptacle having internal screw-thread-coupling contact)
Patent 6176745: Pressure contact connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Plural-contact coupling part : Plural-contact coupling part comprises receptacle or plug : Having modular or multipart insulating body : Lamp-receiving socket)
Patent 6176746: Electrical connector housing with multi functional cover
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Insulating body having plural mutually insulated terminals or contacts (e.g., terminal block) : Modular or multipart insulating body : Having protective cover formed from insulating material : Having integral means to interlock or interfit with a duplicate insulating block or board)
Patent 6176747: Terminal block with front to multiple rear fast-on terminations
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Insulating body having plural mutually insulated terminals or contacts (e.g., terminal block) : Having three or more spaced, electrically interconnected, duplicate terminals or contacts : Having protective cover formed from insulating material)
Patent 6176748: Terminal positioning system
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Metallic connector or contact secured to insulation : Secured by heat-molding or cold-deforming insulation or by casting, welding, or cementing : Screw-threaded contact having mutilated, irregular, interrupted, or discontinuous screw thread)
Patent 6176749: Mounting structure for water jet pump of personal watercraft
(MARINE PROPULSION : JET DRIVE : Ground wheel or poler)
Patent 6176750: Marine propulsion unit with hydraulic pump
(MARINE PROPULSION : SCREW PROPELLER : Having transmission : Cage or screen)
Patent 6176751: Engine cover unit of outboard motor
(MARINE PROPULSION : SCREW PROPELLER : Propulsion unit casing : Cowl : With open bottom)
Patent 6176752: Baseplate and a method for manufacturing a baseplate for a field emission display
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : With assembly or disassembly : Display or gas panel making :)
Patent 6176753: Wall assembly and method for attaching walls for flat panel display
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : With assembly or disassembly : Display or gas panel making :)
Patent 6176754: Method for forming a conductive focus waffle
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : Electrode making : Multi-apertured panel making, e.g., CRT mask : CRT)
Patent 6176755: Toy vehicles from plastic bottles
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : CONVERTIBLE FROM, OR SERVING AS DIVERSE ARTICLE : Including toy appurtenance attachable to container : Rollable wheel : Diverse article is fluid container or handbag)
Patent 6176756: Plush construction set
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : CONSTRUCTION TOY : Figure : Alternative figures : And pulling member or extrinsic guide)
Patent 6176757: Toy brick game
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : CONSTRUCTION TOY : Including connectable panels or strips : Connected panels or strips having parallel edges and mutually angled faces : Extending transversely through panel or strip)
Patent 6176758: Inflatable bag
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : INFLATABLE : Having check valve : Rollable or having plural rotating bladed members)
Patent 6176759: Push-pull toy having pivoting arms
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : FIGURE TOY OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Rollable : Having sounding means : And wheel-driven mechanism for moving figure or figure portion : Including holding means)
Patent 6176760: Toy racing car track bridge
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : ROLLING OR TUMBLING (E.G., WHEELED) : Including extrinsic guide or means cooperable with extrinsic guide : Reversing)
Patent 6176761: Sports bra with storage pouch
(FOUNDATION GARMENTS : BREAST OR CHEST, E.G., BRASSIERES : With compartment for carrying articles, e.g., coin pocket : Detachable, e.g., convertible to strapless)
Patent 6176762: Method of cutting a ceramic base plate
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : With feeding of tool or work holder)
Patent 6176763: Method and apparatus for uniformly planarizing a microelectronic substrate
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Glass or stone abrading : By blasting)
Patent 6176764: Polishing chucks, semiconductor wafer polishing chucks, abrading methods, polishing methods, simiconductor wafer polishing methods, and methods of
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Glass or stone abrading : By blasting)
Patent 6176765: Accumulator for slurry sampling
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : With tool treating or forming : Deforming)
Patent 6176766: Centerless grinding fixture
(ABRADING : MACHINE : Rotary tool : Rotary cylinder : Work rotating : With "dead" center : Lens abrader)
Patent 6176767: Double face abrading machine
(ABRADING : MACHINE : Rotary tool : Rotary disk : Opposed abrading tools : Opposed abrading tools)
Patent 6176768: Two surface planer
(ABRADING : MACHINE : Endless band tool : Opposed endless band abrading tools : Roller work feed)
Patent 6176769: Ceramics dress substrate and method of using the dress substrate
(ABRADING : ACCESSORY : Dressing : Internal abrader)
Patent 6176770: Grindstone having a vacuum system in a pin chuck stepper
(ABRADING : ACCESSORY : Guard or housing : Suction : Nut-and-screw-type drive)
Patent 6176771: Grinding disk for electric hand power tool
(ABRADING : TOOL SUPPORT FOR FLEXIBLE-MEMBER TOOL : Including tools resiliently urged toward work)
Patent 6176772: Crop remover assembly
(BUTCHERING : VISCERA PROCESSING : Gripper or hook type eviscerator : Opener)
Patent 6176773: Coin dispenser
(COIN HANDLING : DELIVERER : Delivery from plural sources by a single actuation : Electric : Rectilinearly reciprocating :)
Patent 6176774: Coin hopper weighing system
(COIN HANDLING : DELIVERER : Delivery of a distinct number of plural coins from a single source : With counter : Electric : Finger actuated (e.g., key button))
Patent 6176775: Fresh air nozzle device for a vehicle
(VENTILATION : VEHICLE (E.G., AUTOMOBILE, ETC.) : Having inlet airway : Including specific air distributor : Having swiveling nozzle : Wheel-axle operated)
Patent 6176776: Pressure relief port
(VENTILATION : MEANS COMBINED WITH DOOR : Cabinet enclosure (e.g., display case, etc.))
Patent 6176777: Self-modulating diffuser for air conditioning systems
(VENTILATION : HAVING INLET AIRWAY : Including automatic control means : For outlet airway)
Patent 6176778: Threshing of harvested grain
(CROP THRESHING OR SEPARATING : CORN PROCESSING APPARATUS : With shelling : With separating system (e.g., removing husked trash))
Patent 6176779: Cotton compactor control
(CROP THRESHING OR SEPARATING : MACHINE COMPONENT ARRANGEMENT AND STRUCTURE, E.G., ENGINE PLACEMENT, GRAIN BIN : Pneumatic)
Patent 6176780: Two-player video game with method of displaying logos and instructions in a manner readable by both players
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : In a game including a simulated projectile (e.g., bullet, missile, ball, puck, etc.) : Simulated court game or athletic event (e.g., soccer, basketball, etc.) :)
Patent 6176781: Electronic amusement device and method for operating same
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : In a game requiring strategy or problem solving by a participant (e.g., problem eliciting response, puzzle, etc.) : With chance element or event (e.g., backgammon, Scrabble, etc.) : Card- or tile-type (e.g., bridge, dominoes, etc.) : Ultimate outcome dependant upon relative odds of a card or tile combination (e.g., poker, etc.) :)
Patent 6176782: Motion-based command generation technology
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : Player-actuated control structure (e.g., brain-wave or body signal, bar-code wand, foot pedal, etc.) : Audible)
Patent 6176783: Rotary drag devices
(ROTARY SHAFTS, GUDGEONS, HOUSINGS, AND FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS FOR ROTARY SHAFTS : FLUID COUPLING : Including member deformable by relative movement between shafts)
Patent 6176784: Cardan-type joint
(ROTARY SHAFTS, GUDGEONS, HOUSINGS, AND FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS FOR ROTARY SHAFTS : TORQUE TRANSMITTED VIA FLEXIBLE ELEMENT : Plural flexible links connected to circumferentially spaced axially directed pins on drive and driven members : Plural)
Patent 6176785: Torsional vibration damper or torsionally elastic and vibration damping coupling
(ROTARY SHAFTS, GUDGEONS, HOUSINGS, AND FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS FOR ROTARY SHAFTS : TORQUE TRANSMITTED VIA FLEXIBLE ELEMENT : Element is leaf spring : Plural axially spaced plates)
Patent 6176786: Tripod universal joint assembly
(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 6176787: Tripod 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 6176788: Track-mounted ride powered by compressed gas
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES : ROUNDABOUT : Occupant or article carriage follows stationary, horizontally winding, track or platform : Disk, ring, or bowl)
Patent 6176789: Scoring method and apparatus
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Target or obstacle (e.g., putting hole, hole marker, sand trap, etc.) : Projectile responsive sensor (e.g., target impact indicator, etc.) : Electrical sensor : Displaceable by projectile impact)
Patent 6176790: Method of swing training for sports
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Practice swingable implement or indicator associated with swingable implement : Attachable to foot)
Patent 6176791: Golf putter
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Practice swingable implement or indicator associated with swingable implement : Device attachable to or integral with swingable implement : Adjustable swingable implement, or swing or position indicator : Adjustable implement or static position indicator (e.g., with respect to the golfer, projectile, target, etc.) : Integral with or attachable to swingable implement head : Used for putting : Horizontally spaced linear indicia perpendicular to projectile striking face : Longitudinal bore in head receives elongated member about which head pivots)
Patent 6176792: Divot repair tool/golf practice aid
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Club or club support : And turf repair tool or ball retriever : And separate body engagable member)
Patent 6176793: Golf ball with contoured dimples
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Ball : Particular cover (e.g., size, material, dimple pattern, etc.) : Diverse cover and interior)
Patent 6176794: Impact boosting power tee for golf ball
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Tee : Shank extends below level of projectile addressing surface : Elevation guide)
Patent 6176795: Aluminum bat with improved core insert
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PLAYER HELD AND POWERED, NONMECHANICAL PROJECTOR, PER SE, FOR PROJECTING AERIAL PROJECTILE BY STRIKING; PART THEREOF OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Bat (e.g., baseball bat, etc.) : Of metallic-shell structure : Blade construction or accessory)
Patent 6176796: Continuously variable transmission with clutch having enhanced air cooling
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : FLUID-IMPELLING MEANS (E.G., FOR COOLING, ETC.) : Plural belts in series via countershaft)
Patent 6176797: Adaptor for power transmission in a pulley and shaft
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : HUB FORMED IN SECTIONS AND SEPARABLE BY MOVING SECTIONS RADIALLY APART (E.G., SPLIT PULLEY TO FACILITATE INSTALLATION, ETC.) : Plural belts in series via countershaft)
Patent 6176798: Multiple sprocket assembly for a bicycle
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : POSITIVE DRIVE PULLEY OR GUIDE ROLL : And additional coaxial surface for engaging same belt in shifted condition or for engaging auxiliary belt, brake, or clutch member : Coaxial surface is belt-engaging surface on positive drive pulley of different circumference : With sequential links pivoted about discrete pivot pin)
Patent 6176799: V-ribbed power transmission belt
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : FRICTION DRIVE BELT : Belt formed of rigid links)
Patent 6176800: Hydraulic coupling for vehicle drivetrain
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : FLUID DRIVE OR CONTROL OF PLANETARY GEARING : Control of differential planetary gearing : By fluid operated mechanical clutch : Operated by a pump responsive to differential action : Having single planet carrier)
Patent 6176801: Locking device of electric tool shaft
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : PLANET PERIPHERY SURROUNDS AXIS OF INTERACTING GEAR (E.G., ECCENTRICALLY DRIVEN TRANSMISSON) : For differential planetary gearing)
Patent 6176802: Vehicular automatic transmission
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : WITH MEANS TO VARY DRIVE RATIO OR DISCONNECT DRIVE (E.G., BRAKE OR CLUTCH) : With flywheel or centrifugal weight control)
Patent 6176803: Transmission assembly with four planetary gear sets providing nine forward and one reverse gear ratio
(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 orbit and carrier : Including one-way clutch or brake)
Patent 6176804: Planetary gear train for a wind power station
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : PLANETARY GEARING OR ELEMENT : Plural planetary units)
Patent 6176805: Angular bearing of dual cavity 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 6176806: Cam disk for toroidal type continuously variable transmission
(FRICTION GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : FRICTION TRANSMISSION OR ELEMENT : Particular friction surface : Metallic : Disc and wheel)
Patent 6176807: Drive control system for hybrid vehicles
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : PLURAL ENGINES : Electric engine : With clutch control :)
Patent 6176808: Hybrid vehicle powertrain and control therefor
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : PLURAL ENGINES : Electric engine : With clutch control :)
Patent 6176809: Shifter with reverse and ignition key interlock
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : TRANSMISSION CONTROL : Engine starting interlock : Temperature control)
Patent 6176810: Starter interlock system for a motor vehicle with an automatic gear box
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : TRANSMISSION CONTROL : Engine starting interlock : Temperature control)
Patent 6176811: Increased-spontaneity automatic gear box
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : TRANSMISSION CONTROL : Transmission controlled by engine : Transmission setting contingent)
Patent 6176812: Speed change transition control apparatus for an automatic transmission
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : TRANSMISSION CONTROL : Transmission controlled by engine : By input manifold pressure or engine fuel control : Transmission pressure controlled : Line pressure controlled : Responsive to speed : Electric valve control)
Patent 6176813: Power controlled exercising machine and method for controlling the same
(EXERCISE DEVICES : HAVING SPECIFIC ELECTRICAL FEATURE : Equipment control :)
Patent 6176814: Cross training exercise apparatus
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Grip)
Patent 6176815: Swimming exercise and training apparatus
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Swimming : Utilizing fluid resistance)
Patent 6176816: Energy expenditure/training garment
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing resilient force resistance : And user supplied counter force : Attached to user : Edge engaging braking element)
Patent 6176817: Exercise and therapy device and method of making same
(EXERCISE DEVICES : SUPPORT FOR ENTIRE BODY OF USER (E.G., BENCH, SLANT BOARD, ETC.) : Swivelled foot platform : Body inversion)
Patent 6176818: Cushioning conversion machine cushioning conversion method and method of assembling a cushioning conversion machine
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : WITH CUTTING, BREAKING, TEARING, OR ABRADING : Including assembling or disassembling of distinct members : Comprising bringing two members together : Indeterminate length member : Plural indeterminate length members : Plural applicators)
Patent 6176819: Device and method for embossing a foil
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : WITH CUTTING, BREAKING, TEARING, OR ABRADING : And with bending : Form-scoring : And securing by interfitting)
Patent 6176820: Connection device for a centrifugal separator
(IMPERFORATE BOWL: CENTRIFUGAL SEPARATORS : ROTATABLE BOWL : Including housing for bowl : For vertically-oriented bowl, and having plural receivers at top for separated components : And structure to receive or guide material loosened)
Patent 6176821: Radiation delivery balloon catheter
(SURGERY : RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCE APPLIED TO BODY FOR THERAPY : Radioactive substance placed within body (e.g., inhaled, implanted, injected, etc.) : Body movement (e.g., head or hand tremor, motility of limb, etc.))
Patent 6176822: Intracardiac blood pump
(SURGERY : CARDIAC AUGMENTATION (PULSATORS, ETC.) : With condition responsive means : Pulsating field)
Patent 6176823: Fixture for supporting a viewing element within a cannula
(SURGERY : ENDOSCOPE : With guide means for body insertion : Means for coupling camera or imager)
Patent 6176824: Fiberoptically illuminated appliances
(SURGERY : ENDOSCOPE : Having imaging and illumination means : Light source : For improved illumination)
Patent 6176825: Cannula-based irrigation system and method
(SURGERY : SPECULA : Retractor : With auxiliary channel (e.g., fluid transversing) : Otoscope (e.g., funnel shaped specula))
Patent 6176826: Home care system, center terminal and patient terminal
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING :)
Patent 6176827: Method of detecting elasticity variations and echographic apparatus for carrying out the method
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : Used as an indicator of another parameter (e.g., temperature, pressure, viscosity) : Catheter structure)
Patent 6176828: Method and apparatus for optimal data mapping of power doppler images
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : Plural display mode systems : Catheter structure)
Patent 6176829: Multi-beam diffraction grating imager apparatus and method
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : Anatomic image produced by reflective scanning : Having B-scan and Doppler)
Patent 6176830: Method and system for pre-determining spectral doppler user parameters
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : Doppler effect (e.g., fetal HR monitoring) : Ophthalmic)
Patent 6176831: Apparatus and method for non-invasively monitoring a subject's arterial blood pressure
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Cardiovascular : Measuring pressure in heart or blood vessel : Detecting respiratory condition)
Patent 6176832: Cardiovascular information measurement system
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Cardiovascular : Measuring pressure in heart or blood vessel : Detecting respiratory condition)
Patent 6176833: Biodegradable air tube and spirometer employing same
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Respiratory : Measuring breath flow or lung capacity : Detector responsive to movement induced variation in impedance of body to electric current)
Patent 6176834: Minimally invasive biopsy device
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Sampling nonliquid body material (e.g., bone, muscle tissue, epithelial cells, etc.) : Cutting : Body pierced by tubular cutter or rod-type punch : Body pierced by tubular cutter or rod-type punch)
Patent 6176835: Biopsy method and device
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Sampling nonliquid body material (e.g., bone, muscle tissue, epithelial cells, etc.) : Cutting : Body pierced by tubular cutter or rod-type punch : Body pierced by tubular cutter or rod-type punch)
Patent 6176836: Biological sample collection kit
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Sampling nonliquid body material (e.g., bone, muscle tissue, epithelial cells, etc.) : Wiping or dabbing : Applying suction to sample)
Patent 6176837: Motion tracking system
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Measuring anatomical characteristic or force applied to or exerted by body : Body movement (e.g., head or hand tremor, motility of limb, etc.) : Means for controlling liquid flow)
Patent 6176838: Method and apparatus for measuring hepatic blood flow amount
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Cardiovascular : Measuring blood flow in body portion other than heart : Pulse indicator)
Patent 6176839: Method and system for treatment with acoustic shock waves
(SURGERY: KINESITHERAPY : KINESITHERAPY : Ultrasonic :)
Patent 6176840: Ultrasonic cosmetic treatment device
(SURGERY: KINESITHERAPY : KINESITHERAPY : Ultrasonic :)
Patent 6176841: Facial massager
(SURGERY: KINESITHERAPY : KINESITHERAPY : Device with applicator having specific movement : Frictioning : Hand manipulated : Including bodies mounted on rotated cylindrical structure)
Patent 6176842: Ultrasound assembly for use with light activated drugs
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : With means for cutting, scarifying, or vibrating (e.g., ultrasonic, etc.) tissue : With tubular injection means inserted into body)
Patent 6176843: Catheter with distal manifold prep valve/manifold
(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 : Having means inflated in body (e.g., inflatable nozzle, dilator, balloon catheter, occluder, etc.) : Having inflation or deflation control means : Valve controlling means : One-way valve :)
Patent 6176844: Catheter system for the isolation of a segment of blood vessel
(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 : Having means inflated in body (e.g., inflatable nozzle, dilator, balloon catheter, occluder, etc.) : Having plural balloons on conduit : Balloon on different device : One-way valve)
Patent 6176845: Fluid delivery apparatus with flow indicator and vial fill
(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 6176846: Plunger rod
(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.) : With piston or plunger for expelling material from body or injector reservoir : Bellows-type reservoir)
Patent 6176847: Surgical irrigation system incorporating flow sensor device
(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 for controlling material flow to or from body, or metering a predetermined dose or amount : Injector or aspirator syringe supported only by person during use (e.g., hand held hypodermic syringe, douche tube with forced injection, etc.))
Patent 6176848: Intravascular blood pump
(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 : Body inserted tubular conduit structure (e.g., needles, cannulas, nozzles, trocars, catheters, etc.) : Bag type)
Patent 6176849: Hydrophilic lubricity coating for medical devices comprising a hydrophobic top coat
(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 : Body inserted tubular conduit structure (e.g., needles, cannulas, nozzles, trocars, catheters, etc.) : With body soluble, antibactericidal or lubricating materials on conduit : Mounted in material reservoir)
Patent 6176850: Adhesive patterns for feminine articles
(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.) : Pad having means for securing pad during use : Adhesive tab fastener element : Shoulder supported garment)
Patent 6176851: Cardioplegia occluder
(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 : Therapeutic material introduced or removed through a piercing conduit (e.g., trocar) inserted into body : Therapeutic material introduced into or removed from vasculature : By catheter : With expanding member (i.e., balloon) :)
Patent 6176852: Device for improving handling of guiding wires
(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 : Body inserted tubular conduit structure (e.g., needles, cannulas, nozzles, trocars, catheters, etc.) : Flexible catheter or means (e.g., coupling) used therewith : Vaginal or douche type)
Patent 6176853: Foot switch to proportionally control a medical cutting device
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS :)
Patent 6176854: Percutaneous laser treatment
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Light application : Applicators : Placed in body : With optical fiber :)
Patent 6176855: Endoscopic instrument for the therapy of the heart muscle
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Light application : Applicators : Placed in body : With optical fiber :)
Patent 6176856: Resistive heating system and apparatus for improving blood flow in the heart
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Heat application : Tip or other heat concentration means : Tip in electrical circuit : With hand manipulable coolant control)
Patent 6176857: Method and apparatus for applying thermal energy to tissue asymmetrically
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Electrical application : Tip or other heat concentration means)
Patent 6176858: Electrosurgical loop and instrument for laparoscopic surgery
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Electrical application : Applicators : Cutting : Endoscopic : With formable electrode :)
Patent 6176859: Pulling apparatus for correcting a jaw
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : With intermediate pivot)
Patent 6176860: Orthopaedic fixator
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : External fixation means : Couch)
Patent 6176861: Modular spinal system
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Internal fixation means : Spinal positioner or stabilizer : Cyclable or incrementable)
Patent 6176862: Hair-removing device with rotary roller equipped with pain-soothing device
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Means for removal of skin or material therefrom : Physical removal of hair or hair plugs from skin : Fetus extractor)
Patent 6176863: Hernia mesh patch with I-shaped filament
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Surgical mesh, connector, clip, clamp or band : Suturing or ligating aid or guide)
Patent 6176864: Anastomosis device and method
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Surgical mesh, connector, clip, clamp or band : Connector for hollow body organs : Alignment device (e.g., approximators))
Patent 6176865: Apparatus and method for incising
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Cutting, puncturing or piercing : Cutter carried on elongated probe-like member : Recriprocating or oscillating cutter : Removable)
Patent 6176866: Scissors
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Cutting, puncturing or piercing : Shear type (e.g., scissors, etc.) : By disconnecting cutter drive)
Patent 6176867: Multi-size reusable aortic punch
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Cutting, puncturing or piercing : Punch : Spring driven or biased into cutting position)
Patent 6176868: Device for the non-invasive sutureless closure of the open edges of wound in the skin of a mammal
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Sutureless closure : Material placed on opposed sides of incision or wound : Horn bender)
Patent 6176869: Fluid drive mechanism for a therapeutic treatment system
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Thermal applicators : With fluid supply : Microwave or RF (high frequency))
Patent 6176870: Inflatable thermal blanket with surgical access for use with patients in the lithotomy position
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Thermal applicators : With fluid supply : Dry gas : Blood)
Patent 6176871: Apparatus and methods for intraluminal photothermoforming
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : ARTERIAL PROSTHESIS (I.E., BLOOD VESSEL) : Stent structure : Formed inside natural blood vessel : Temperature responsive)
Patent 6176872: Radial strength stent
(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 6176873: Stent for endoscope
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : ARTERIAL PROSTHESIS (I.E., BLOOD VESSEL) : Stent structure : Helically wound : Temperature responsive)
Patent 6176874: Vascularized tissue regeneration matrices formed by solid free form fabrication techniques
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : ARTERIAL PROSTHESIS (I.E., BLOOD VESSEL) : Having plural layers : Antithrombogenic)
Patent 6176875: Limited expansion endoluminal prostheses and methods for their use
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : ARTERIAL PROSTHESIS (I.E., BLOOD VESSEL) : Made of synthetic material : Coating)
Patent 6176876: Leaflet positioning for a mechanical heart valve
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : HEART VALVE : Having rigid or semirigid pivoting occluder : Supported by frame)
Patent 6176877: Two piece prosthetic heart valve
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : HEART VALVE : Annular member for supporting artificial heart valve : Rotationally adjustable relative to suture ring : Slot in annular support member)
Patent 6176878: Accommodating intraocular lens
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : EYE PROSTHESIS (E.G., LENS OR CORNEAL IMPLANT, OR ARTIFICIAL EYE, ETC.) : Intraocular lens : Focal power of lens can be continuously varied by movement of body part (e.g., head, eyes, ciliary muscles, etc.) : In series along visual axis)
Patent 6176879: Medical implant
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Implantable)
Patent 6176880: Tissue graft construct for replacement of cartilaginous structures
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Ligament or tendon : Including natural tissue : Removable)
Patent 6176881: Telescopic vertebral prosthesis
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Bone : Spine bone : Removable)
Patent 6176882: Intervertebral implant
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Bone : Spine bone : Having opposed bone-plates which moves relative to one another : One filament)
Patent 6176883: System and method for generating unsupported network information indicators
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MULTICOMPUTER DATA TRANSFERRING : COMPUTER NETWORK MANAGING : Initializing)
Patent 6176884: Continuous fabric rinsing method and apparatus
(BLEACHING AND DYEING; FLUID TREATMENT AND CHEMICAL MODIFICATION OF TEXTILES AND FIBERS : FLUID TREATMENT (MANIPULATIVE) : Combined liquid and gas or vapor : With fat solvent)
Patent 6176885: Use of silicon compounds to dye human keratin fibres; novel compounds and compositions containing them
(BLEACHING AND DYEING; FLUID TREATMENT AND CHEMICAL MODIFICATION OF TEXTILES AND FIBERS : DYEING INVOLVING ANIMAL-DERIVED NATURAL FIBER MATERIAL (OTHER THAN SOLELY WOOL OR SILK), E.G., LEATHER, FUR, HAIR, FEATHERS, ETC., COMPOSITION, PROCESS, OR PRODUCT : Hair dyeing :)
Patent 6176886: Middle distillate fuels with enhanced lubricity comprising the reaction product of a phenol formaldehyde resin, an aldehyde and an amino alcohol
(FUEL AND RELATED COMPOSITIONS : LIQUID FUELS (EXCLUDING FUELS THAT ARE EXCLUSIVELY MIXTURES OF LIQUID HYDROCARBONS) : Organic nitrogen compound containing : Compound of indeterminate structure prepared by reacting a phenol, an aldehyde, and ammonia or substituted ammonia : The carbon is acyclic or alicyclic)
Patent 6176887: Silicate dental ceramic-based blasting medium
(ABRASIVE TOOL MAKING PROCESS, MATERIAL, OR COMPOSITION : WITH INORGANIC MATERIAL : Clay, silica, or silicate :)
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