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Patent 6178660: Pass-through semiconductor wafer processing tool and process for gas treating a moving semiconductor wafer
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : PROCESS : Gas or vapor pressure is subatmospheric : With heating : Treating agent is steam)
Patent 6178661: Steam blower box
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : PROCESS : Gas or vapor contact with treated material : Gas or vapor flow directing or control : By temperature of material or chamber)
Patent 6178662: Dispersed-air footpad
(BOOTS, SHOES, AND LEGGINGS : BOOTS AND SHOES : Ventilated : Noise maker)
Patent 6178663: Fluid filled insole with metatarsal pad
(BOOTS, SHOES, AND LEGGINGS : INSOLES : Covered)
Patent 6178664: Protective insole insert for footwear
(BOOTS, SHOES, AND LEGGINGS : INSOLES : Laminated : Detachable)
Patent 6178665: Fit and support system for the foot
(BOOTS, SHOES, AND LEGGINGS : BOOTS AND SHOES : Occupational or athletic shoe (e.g., roof climbing, gardening, etc.) : Athletic shoe or attachment therefor : For a sport (e.g., skating, skiing, etc.) featuring relative movement between shoe and ground : For walking or sliding on shifting media : Ski boot : Having interior foot retaining means : With adjustment mechanism : Retaining means engages instep or shin :)
Patent 6178666: Molded snowshoe
(BOOTS, SHOES, AND LEGGINGS : BOOTS AND SHOES : Occupational or athletic shoe (e.g., roof climbing, gardening, etc.) : Athletic shoe or attachment therefor : For a sport (e.g., skating, skiing, etc.) featuring relative movement between shoe and ground : For walking or sliding on shifting media : Snow shoe (e.g., having binding, harness, etc.) : With binding permitting foot to pivot : Pivot on rear quarter)
Patent 6178667: Sole of baseball spiked shoe and method of measuring shearing stress distribution of baseball spiked shoe
(BOOTS, SHOES, AND LEGGINGS : BOOTS AND SHOES : Occupational or athletic shoe (e.g., roof climbing, gardening, etc.) : Athletic shoe or attachment therefor : For baseball : For walking or sliding on shifting media)
Patent 6178668: Apparatus and method for connecting an implement to a traction vehicle
(EXCAVATING : SNOW OR ICE REMOVING OR GROOMING BY PORTABLE DEVICE : With specific means to facilitate connection to, or disconnection from, vehicle : Manually powered)
Patent 6178669: Plow hitch assembly for vehicles
(EXCAVATING : SNOW OR ICE REMOVING OR GROOMING BY PORTABLE DEVICE : With specific means to facilitate connection to, or disconnection from, vehicle : Manually powered)
Patent 6178670: Underwater mining apparatus
(EXCAVATING : BENEATH A BODY OF WATER (E.G., DREDGER) : By use of submarine or undersea vessel : Control of swing or swing speed)
Patent 6178671: Steam iron with calcification indication
(TEXTILES: IRONING OR SMOOTHING : SMOOTHING IMPLEMENTS : Flatirons : Combined : With moistening means : Including reservoir for liquid in steam iron : Power-operated)
Patent 6178672: Automatic transparency masking
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : PHOTOGRAPHIC TRANSPARENCY VIEWER, E.G., X-RAY VIEWER : Including movable indicator (e.g., line guide))
Patent 6178673: Wind responsive display device
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : DISPLAY WITH SPECIAL EFFECTS : Fluid operated : Rotatable : Moving belt)
Patent 6178674: Display panel
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : CHANGING EXHIBITOR : Motor operated : Double reel and web : Web advancing means in combination with sensing or selector means)
Patent 6178675: Display device for images
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : CHANGING EXHIBITOR : Rotatable carrier for display item : Plural cylindrical or polygonal rotatable carrier : Sequential exposure of display item)
Patent 6178676: Warning device for use with vehicles
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : SIGNS : Automotive vehicle carried : Reflectors arranged in the outline of indicia)
Patent 6178677: Vehicle-mounted, rear-directed message display apparatus
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : SIGNS : Automotive vehicle carried : Interior mounted : Stencil screen)
Patent 6178678: Menu board graphics display
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : SIGNS : Interchangeable : Motor operated)
Patent 6178679: Weather-proof readerboard signage system
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : SIGNS : Interchangeable : Motor operated)
Patent 6178680: Applique for apparel and method for making the applique
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : CHECK, LABEL, OR TAG : Fastener : Fastener having head or barb : Sections only pivot about one point)
Patent 6178681: Device tag for display of electrical devices
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : CHECK, LABEL, OR TAG : Attachment opening : Tag having fastening spur)
Patent 6178682: Repeating rifle with semirigidly lockable bolt action and striking-pin safety
(FIREARMS : BREECH LOADING : Sliding breechblock : Rearward :)
Patent 6178683: Reloader for loading cartridges into a magazine
(FIREARMS : IMPLEMENTS : Packs)
Patent 6178684: Collapsible fishing net mechanism
(FISHING, TRAPPING, AND VERMIN DESTROYING : FISHING : Nets : Dip : Foldable :)
Patent 6178685: Fishing rod and holder apparatus
(FISHING, TRAPPING, AND VERMIN DESTROYING : FISHING : Rod : Artificial bait)
Patent 6178686: Live animal trap
(FISHING, TRAPPING, AND VERMIN DESTROYING : TRAPS : Imprisoning : Swinging or sliding closure : Holder for snelled hook under tension)
Patent 6178687: Insect trap
(FISHING, TRAPPING, AND VERMIN DESTROYING : TRAPS : Insect : Adhesive : Towable)
Patent 6178688: Container systems for floral arrangements
(PLANT HUSBANDRY : FLOWER HOLDER : Stem forced into penetratable holder : Vertical array)
Patent 6178689: Method of wrapping potted plant with sleeve having tabs
(PLANT HUSBANDRY : PROCESS : Covers)
Patent 6178690: Plant cultivation mat and method for laying the same
(PLANT HUSBANDRY : RECEPTACLE FOR GROWING MEDIUM : Sheet of plants (e.g., roof-top garden) : Flaccid material (e.g., bag))
Patent 6178691: Capillary carpet irrigation system
(PLANT HUSBANDRY : RECEPTACLE FOR GROWING MEDIUM : Irrigator : Mesh)
Patent 6178692: Lighting system for use with a vertical growing column
(PLANT HUSBANDRY : RECEPTACLE FOR GROWING MEDIUM : Irrigator : Vertical array : Integral hinge)
Patent 6178693: Adjustable puppy gate
(MOVABLE OR REMOVABLE CLOSURES : WITH PROTECTIVE GRILLE OR SAFETY GUARD : Successive position-type; e.g., turnstile)
Patent 6178694: Walk-through gate with concealed hinge and latch
(MOVABLE OR REMOVABLE CLOSURES : WITH PROTECTIVE GRILLE OR SAFETY GUARD : Adjustable to various size opening : Swinging handle actuator)
Patent 6178695: Convertible window assembly
(MOVABLE OR REMOVABLE CLOSURES : MOUNTED FOR OPTIONAL MOVEMENTS : Pivot mounted on sliding member; e.g., slide-stile : Vertical position holder actuated by pivoting closure : Free stile slide-closure latch, closure carried)
Patent 6178696: Window sash latch
(MOVABLE OR REMOVABLE CLOSURES : MOUNTED FOR OPTIONAL MOVEMENTS : Pivot mounted on sliding member; e.g., slide-stile : Key or latch between closure and stile slide : Longitudinal key : Retractable edgewise towards closure : Input acts at pivot of diverging links)
Patent 6178697: Apparatus for mounting a sliding door to a vehicle having a slotted door track and an insert and release hole
(MOVABLE OR REMOVABLE CLOSURES : MOUNTED FOR MULTIDIRECTIONAL OR OBLIQUE MOVEMENT : Initial or terminal movement transverse to sliding movement edgewise of portal : Skewed track : Actuating spring codirectional with or acts on links)
Patent 6178698: Balanced door closing apparatus
(MOVABLE OR REMOVABLE CLOSURES : MOUNTED FOR MULTIDIRECTIONAL OR OBLIQUE MOVEMENT : One direction imparts gravitational bias to swinging closure; e.g., rising hinge : Shiftable pivot : Mounted on eccentric or lever : Sectional or nonlinear)
Patent 6178699: Open/close control system for a vehicle slide door
(MOVABLE OR REMOVABLE CLOSURES : WITH OPERATOR FOR MOVABLY MOUNTED CLOSURE : Operator drives closure along guide : Lever-actuated drive)
Patent 6178700: Door frame reinforcing structure
(MOVABLE OR REMOVABLE CLOSURES : FRAME WITH CLOSURE FEATURE : Modified to accommodate lock or latch)
Patent 6178701: Portable room
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : INCLUDING COMPONENT (E.G., WALL) DESIGNED TO RECEIVE A DISPARATE ARTICLE HAVING DISPARATE ARTICLE MOUNTED THERETO : Task-area type repositionable component (e.g., modular booth, workstation, or concession stand) : With top covering : Power means)
Patent 6178702: Flexible light seal for partition systems
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : INCLUDING COMPONENT (E.G., WALL) DESIGNED TO RECEIVE A DISPARATE ARTICLE HAVING DISPARATE ARTICLE MOUNTED THERETO : Component having specific attachment for an article comprising a horizontal, planar surface (e.g., shelf, bed) : Connecting feature for modular-type panels having article (e.g., cabinet, shelf bracket) attachment : Including a slotted tubular portion :)
Patent 6178703: Roofing tile, roof and method of assembling
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : FRANGIBLE SECTION OR MEANS : Removable corner or internal section : Rafter overhangs vertical support outside surface)
Patent 6178704: Splitting technique
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : FRANGIBLE SECTION OR MEANS : Removable corner or internal section : Rafter overhangs vertical support outside surface)
Patent 6178705: Suspension and sound-insulation system
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : WITH EXPOSED CONFIGURATION HAVING ACOUSTICAL FUNCTION : With separately placeable closure in abutting relation to wall edges)
Patent 6178706: Movement limiting device for bridge bearing
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : MEANS COMPENSATING EARTH-TRANSMITTED FORCE (E.G., EARTHQUAKE) : Supporting separate axially aligned shaft)
Patent 6178707: Small skylight with non-tracking solar collector
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : CUPOLA OR SKYLIGHT : Attic vent)
Patent 6178708: Metal-faced angled spline for use with structural insulated panels
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : INTERSECTION OF WALL TO FLOOR, CEILING, ROOF, OR ANOTHER WALL (I.E., TWO-WAY CORNER CONSTRUCTION) : Walls of modular construction)
Patent 6178709: Plastic foundation system
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : FOOTING OR FOUNDATION TYPE : With mechanical fastener)
Patent 6178710: Water permeable slab invention
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : MEANS REMOVING EXCESS MOISTURE FROM CAST IN SITU MASS : With nonresinous component)
Patent 6178711: Compactly-shipped site-assembled concrete forms for producing variable-width insulated-sidewall fastener-receiving building walls
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : FACERS; E.G., MODULES, MUTUALLY BONDED BY INTERNAL SETTABLE MATERIAL SECTION : Laterally related modules; e.g., back-to-back : Transverse, disparate material form member : With transverse tie)
Patent 6178712: Locking connection for ceiling grid system
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : SHEETLIKE ELEMENT ASSEMBLED PARALLEL TO EXISTING WALL, CEILING, OR FLOOR (E.G., INSULATING PANEL, SHEATHING) : Element spaced from wall, ceiling, or floor and held by discrete retaining means (e.g., suspended ceiling or wall) : Inverted T-bar type : Double wall, ceiling, or floor)
Patent 6178713: Mounting system for panels for use in facade cladding on buildings
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : SHEETLIKE ELEMENT ASSEMBLED PARALLEL TO EXISTING WALL, CEILING, OR FLOOR (E.G., INSULATING PANEL, SHEATHING) : Element spaced from wall, ceiling, or floor and held by discrete retaining means (e.g., suspended ceiling or wall) : Section designed (e.g., groove, integral hanger) to fasten to retaining means : Double wall, ceiling, or floor)
Patent 6178714: Modular temporary building
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : LATERALLY RELATED, INDIVIDUALLY ASSEMBLED COURSES : Utilizing discrete dissimilar material tie : Engaging opposed deformations in course modules : With integral piercing point)
Patent 6178715: Mortarless retaining wall structure with improved lateral and longitudinal reinforcement for a vertical, set forward and/or set back retaining wall
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : OPAQUE STONELIKE MODULE : Particularly related to adjacent module : Slab type with integral ribs)
Patent 6178716: Reinforced-concrete floor slab thickness indicator/reinforcement rod spacer combination
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : OPENWORK; E.G., TRUSS, TRELLIS, GRILLE, SCREEN, FRAME, OR REBAR CHAIR : Spacer-positioner; e.g., rebar chair : Adjustable support : Material laterally displaced)
Patent 6178717: Shim-less door hanging system
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : ASSEMBLED IN SITU-TYPE ANCHOR OR TIE : Sheet or wire tie : Integrally connected different form-fastening feature : X-braced; i.e., connectors crossing)
Patent 6178718: Packaging machine, in particular for the production of cigarette packs
(PACKAGE MAKING : WITH COVER-ADJUNCT APPLICATION OR FORMATION : By printing : Before or during packaging : Compressing before packaging)
Patent 6178719: Cross joining and/or cross cutting device in a packaging machine of the flow packing type
(PACKAGE MAKING : CLOSING PACKAGES AND FILLED RECEPTACLES : By means adapted to engage outturned seam of package cover : With means to heat or cool seam : With means to advance package during closing : Closing means comprising roller or roller-like member : And moving perpendicularly to package movement during closing)
Patent 6178720: Method and apparatus for forming stable stacks of intrinsically unstable objects
(PACKAGE MAKING : METHODS : Applying a partial cover : Banding :)
Patent 6178721: Apparatus and method for placing corner protectors of different heights on palletized
(PACKAGE MAKING : METHODS : Forming a cover adjunct or application of a cover adjunct to a cover : Including evacuating)
Patent 6178722: Application system for sliders at form-fill-seal machine
(PACKAGE MAKING : METHODS : Forming a cover adjunct or application of a cover adjunct to a cover : Package opening device (e.g., tear strip) :)
Patent 6178723: Method of packaging a bedding product
(PACKAGE MAKING : METHODS : Enclosing contents within progressively formed web means : Single layer forming)
Patent 6178724: Container forming apparatus and method
(PACKAGE MAKING : METHODS : Enclosing contents within progressively formed web means : Vertically formed, filled, and sealed tubular package : Before association with cover material)
Patent 6178725: Apparatus and method for producing bags and foam-in-bag cushions
(PACKAGE MAKING : METHODS : Enclosing contents within progressively formed web means : Vertically formed, filled, and sealed tubular package : Before association with cover material)
Patent 6178726: Method of controlling end seal time in bag-making, filling and packaging machine
(PACKAGE MAKING : METHODS : Enclosing contents within progressively formed web means : Vertically formed, filled, and sealed tubular package : Before association with cover material)
Patent 6178727: Single station covering and fastening system
(PACKAGE MAKING : PARTIAL COVER APPLICATION : Forming receptacles whereby the receptacle is subsequently filled while on the forming means)
Patent 6178728: Dual implement hitch
(HARVESTERS : MOTORIZED HARVESTER : Including motorized vehicle causing transit of harvester : With hitch permitting movement of harvester relative to vehicle : By means for adjusting harvester laterally : Cutter assemblage re-positioned)
Patent 6178729: Lawn mower with a deck formed with a trap door
(HARVESTERS : MOTORIZED HARVESTER : Having motor on ground-supported carrier : And rotatable blade on motor shaft : By adjusting ground wheel or skid relative to carrier)
Patent 6178730: Single shaker head harvesting apparatus and method
(HARVESTERS : FRUIT GATHERER : Tree shaker : Fixed detaching member)
Patent 6178731: Garden tool with multiple tiers
(HARVESTERS : HAND RAKES : Rake teeth and fastenings)
Patent 6178732: Chain link which can be adapted to a plurality of use configurations
(CHAIN, STAPLE, AND HORSESHOE MAKING : CHAINS : Conduit : Rotary former)
Patent 6178733: External blower motor and starting motor for a combustion turbine system
(POWER PLANTS : COMBUSTION PRODUCTS USED AS MOTIVE FLUID : Process : Having particular starting : Catalyst)
Patent 6178734: Combined cycle power generation plant and operating method thereof
(POWER PLANTS : COMBUSTION PRODUCTS USED AS MOTIVE FLUID : Process : Including means selecting direction of engine rotation)
Patent 6178735: Combined cycle power plant
(POWER PLANTS : COMBUSTION PRODUCTS USED AS MOTIVE FLUID : Process : Including means selecting direction of engine rotation)
Patent 6178736: Turbine aircraft engine starting method
(POWER PLANTS : COMBUSTION PRODUCTS USED AS MOTIVE FLUID : Process : Having particular safety : Catalyst)
Patent 6178737: Combustor dilution bypass method
(POWER PLANTS : COMBUSTION PRODUCTS USED AS MOTIVE FLUID : Process : Having power output control : Exhaust actuated air aspirator)
Patent 6178738: Method of operating a gas-turbine group by directing a fuel/water mixture to the combustion chamber
(POWER PLANTS : COMBUSTION PRODUCTS USED AS MOTIVE FLUID : Process : Introducing water or steam : Exhaust actuated air aspirator)
Patent 6178739: Monopropellant assisted solid rocket engine
(POWER PLANTS : REACTION MOTOR (E.G., MOTIVE FLUID GENERATOR AND REACTION NOZZLE, ETC.) : Method of operation : By chemical reaction : Decomposing a compound in the reaction zone : Fuel in the form of a mixture)
Patent 6178740: Turbo fan engine nacelle exhaust system with concave primary nozzle plug
(POWER PLANTS : REACTION MOTOR (E.G., MOTIVE FLUID GENERATOR AND REACTION NOZZLE, ETC.) : Interrelated reaction motors : Air and diverse fluid discharge from separate discharge outlets (e.g., fan jet, etc.) : Using solid material in reaction zone)
Patent 6178741: Mems synthesized divert propulsion system
(POWER PLANTS : REACTION MOTOR (E.G., MOTIVE FLUID GENERATOR AND REACTION NOZZLE, ETC.) : With thrust direction modifying means : With plural selectively usable motive fluid ejecting means : Having means to effect a variable bypass ratio)
Patent 6178742: Rear mixer ejector for a turbomachine
(POWER PLANTS : REACTION MOTOR (E.G., MOTIVE FLUID GENERATOR AND REACTION NOZZLE, ETC.) : Air passage bypasses combustion chamber : Particular liner or casing structure)
Patent 6178743: Device for reactivating catalyst of engine
(POWER PLANTS : INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE WITH TREATMENT OR HANDLING OF EXHAUST GAS : Having sensor or indicator of malfunction, unsafeness, or disarray of treater (e.g., fusible link, etc.) : Anti-pollution)
Patent 6178744: Controlled temperature catalytic converter, in particular for a motor vehicle
(POWER PLANTS : INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE WITH TREATMENT OR HANDLING OF EXHAUST GAS : By means producing a chemical reaction of a component of the exhaust gas : Condition responsive control of reactor feed, pressure, or by-pass : Exhaust gas diverted from reactor or treating agent mixer : Supercharging means convertible from series to parallel)
Patent 6178745: Exhaust assembly for use with combustion engines, and vehicle provided with such assembly
(POWER PLANTS : INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE WITH TREATMENT OR HANDLING OF EXHAUST GAS : Pulsed, timed, tuned or resonating exhaust : Pressurizing means feeds reactive air to reactor)
Patent 6178746: Hydrostatic machines for use in transmission and transaxle product
(POWER PLANTS : PRESSURE FLUID SOURCE AND MOTOR : Input pump and rotary output motor system having displacement varying type of direction or speed selector : Unit having coaxial rotary output shafts and pump means in a common housing (e.g., automobile differential, etc.))
Patent 6178747: Vented reservoir for a master cylinder
(POWER PLANTS : PRESSURE FLUID SOURCE AND MOTOR : Pulsator : Holder for reserve liquid feeds master : Parallel masters driven by first pulsator)
Patent 6178748: Altitude compensating wastegate control system for a turbocharger
(POWER PLANTS : FLUID MOTOR MEANS DRIVEN BY WASTE HEAT OR BY EXHAUST ENERGY FROM INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE : With supercharging means for engine : Having condition responsive valve controlling engine exhaust flow : With coordinated engine fuel control)
Patent 6178749: Method of reducing turbo lag in diesel engines having exhaust gas recirculation
(POWER PLANTS : FLUID MOTOR MEANS DRIVEN BY WASTE HEAT OR BY EXHAUST ENERGY FROM INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE : With supercharging means for engine : Supercharging means driven by engine exhaust actuated motor : With exhaust gas recirculation : Including injecting modifying fluid)
Patent 6178750: Method and apparatus for converting thermal energy into work
(POWER PLANTS : MOTIVE FLUID ENERGIZED BY EXTERNALLY APPLIED HEAT : Process of power production or system operation : Producing power by heating and cooling a single phase fluid : Gaseous)
Patent 6178751: Liquid fuel injector system
(POWER PLANTS : COMBUSTION PRODUCTS USED AS MOTIVE FLUID : Combustion products generator : Having fuel supply system : Fuel preheated upstream of injector : Bleed)
Patent 6178752: Durability flame stabilizing fuel injector with impingement and transpiration cooled tip
(POWER PLANTS : COMBUSTION PRODUCTS USED AS MOTIVE FLUID : Combustion products generator : Having fuel supply system : Fuel and air premixed prior to combustion : Bleed)
Patent 6178753: Container with self-heating module having liquid reactant and breakable reactant barrier at distal end of module
(REFRIGERATION : CHEMICAL REACTION OR SOLIDS DISSOLVING : Thermoelectric; e.g., peltier effect)
Patent 6178754: Cryogenic tank wall
(REFRIGERATION : STORAGE OF SOLIDIFIED OR LIQUIFIED GAS (E.G., CRYOGEN) : Automatic control)
Patent 6178755: Plant and process for supplying helium to a plurality of production lines
(REFRIGERATION : STORAGE OF SOLIDIFIED OR LIQUIFIED GAS (E.G., CRYOGEN) : Liquified gas transferred as liquid : Of liquid level)
Patent 6178756: Method and apparatus for chilling perishable liquids
(REFRIGERATION : PROCESSES : Treating an article : With stirring, agitating or scraping of the solidification zone)
Patent 6178757: Cooling chamber temperature control device
(REFRIGERATION : WITH INDICATOR OR TESTER : Operatively correlated with automatic control : Dividing refrigerant flow, e.g., bypass parallel units)
Patent 6178758: Refrigerating system
(REFRIGERATION : WITH INDICATOR OR TESTER : Condition sensing : Dividing refrigerant flow, e.g., bypass parallel units)
Patent 6178759: Rupture disk
(REFRIGERATION : AUTOMATIC CONTROL : Withdrawing or adding refrigerant from or to normally closed system : Of heating means)
Patent 6178760: Electric vehicle air conditioner system and method for effecting defrosting operation before battery charging operation
(REFRIGERATION : AUTOMATIC CONTROL : Preventing, removing or handling atmospheric condensate : Defrosting : By energy input actuated means : Of cooling fluid)
Patent 6178761: Air conditioning circuit using a refrigerant fluid in the supercritical state, in particular for a vehicle
(REFRIGERATION : AUTOMATIC CONTROL : Selective heating or cooling : Time delay of condition sensing or control operation)
Patent 6178762: Desiccant/evaporative cooling system
(REFRIGERATION : ATMOSPHERE AND SORBENT CONTACTING TYPE : System, i.e., multiple treating or fluid handling means)
Patent 6178763: Hinged pocket thermal breaker and refrigeration unit
(REFRIGERATION : WITH MEANS PREVENTING OR HANDLING ATMOSPHERIC CONDENSATE RELATIVE TO HEAT ABSORBER : By external heater : Spaced elongated air inlet and outlet type, e.g., air curtain)
Patent 6178764: Air conditioning system
(REFRIGERATION : MUFFLER OR SOUND DAMPENER : Retainer or flow director for atmospheric condensate)
Patent 6178765: Air conditioner having air cleaning function
(REFRIGERATION : WITH CLEANING MEANS FOR APPARATUS : Sliding or rolling on guide means)
Patent 6178766: Air-conditioner with high-efficiency differential cold-valley pipes
(REFRIGERATION : MATERIAL COOLING MEANS INCLUDING GAS-LIQUID CONTACTOR : Cooling heat rejector of refrigeration producer : With grid or cube release means)
Patent 6178767: Compact rotary evaporative cooler
(REFRIGERATION : MATERIAL COOLING MEANS INCLUDING GAS-LIQUID CONTACTOR : Fluid recirculating means : Drop tube type)
Patent 6178768: Cooling device for cooling a hot, moving metal strip
(REFRIGERATION : LIQUID CONTACTING DISCRETE COMMODITY : With article conveyer or transporter : Moving scraper)
Patent 6178769: Cooling apparatus for the breech region of a weapon barrel
(REFRIGERATION : GAS CONTROLLER OR DIRECTOR : Motor-type expander)
Patent 6178770: Ice-on-coil thermal storage apparatus and method
(REFRIGERATION : INTERMEDIATE FLUID CONTAINER TRANSFERRING HEAT TO HEAT ABSORBER OR HOLDOVER : Flow line connected transfer fluid supply and heat exchanger : With top access to each compartment, e.g., ice cream cans)
Patent 6178771: Suction accumulator
(REFRIGERATION : REFRIGERATION PRODUCER : Compressor-condenser-evaporator circuit : With liquid trap or disperser in suction line : Submerged gas-liquid contact means)
Patent 6178772: Receiver and filter and adsorbent unit therefor
(REFRIGERATION : REFRIGERATION PRODUCER : Compressor-condenser-evaporator circuit : Condensed liquid receiver, e.g., surge tank : Air cooled)
Patent 6178773: Self-retaining adsorbent unit
(REFRIGERATION : REFRIGERATION PRODUCER : Distinct vapor liquid separator and separated liquid recycle : Fixed restrictor)
Patent 6178774: Process and plant for the combined production of an ammonia synthesis mixture and carbon monoxide
(REFRIGERATION : CRYOGENIC TREATMENT OF GAS OR GAS MIXTURE : Separation of gas mixture : Natural gas : Distillation : Extruded pellets)
Patent 6178775: Method and apparatus for separating air to produce an oxygen product
(REFRIGERATION : CRYOGENIC TREATMENT OF GAS OR GAS MIXTURE : Separation of gas mixture : Air : Distillation : Upstream operation : Flowline expansion engine : Spaced initial charging :)
Patent 6178776: Cryogenic indirect oxygen compression system
(REFRIGERATION : CRYOGENIC TREATMENT OF GAS OR GAS MIXTURE : Separation of gas mixture : Air : Distillation : Downstream operation : Flowline pump : Liquid oxygen :)
Patent 6178777: Side-discharge melter for use in the manufacture of fiberglass, and corresponding method
(GLASS MANUFACTURING : PROCESSES : Fining or homogenizing molten glass : By charging batch material : Directing batch feed to float on molten glass surface : Melting in separate zone of glass furnace)
Patent 6178778: Method of stretching an optical fiber preform with monitoring the diameter at two locations
(GLASS MANUFACTURING : PROCESSES OF MANUFACTURING FIBERS, FILAMENTS, OR PREFORMS : With measuring, controlling, sensing, programming, timing, indicating, or testing : Winder or puller movement :)
Patent 6178779: Butt welding optical fiber preforms with a plasma torch
(GLASS MANUFACTURING : PROCESSES OF MANUFACTURING FIBERS, FILAMENTS, OR PREFORMS : Process of manufacturing optical fibers, waveguides, or preforms thereof : Plasma utilized :)
Patent 6178780: Method of solution doping a sol gel body via immersion
(GLASS MANUFACTURING : PROCESSES OF MANUFACTURING FIBERS, FILAMENTS, OR PREFORMS : Process of manufacturing optical fibers, waveguides, or preforms thereof : Sol-gel or liquid phase route utilized :)
Patent 6178781: Process of rotary knitting a tubular blank with knitted pocket on multi-feed circular knitting machine
(TEXTILES: KNITTING : INDEPENDENT-NEEDLE MACHINES : Circular :)
Patent 6178782: Stitch loop retaining method by using a flat knitting machine
(TEXTILES: KNITTING : INDEPENDENT-NEEDLE MACHINES : Straight : Multiple-needle bank : Double-ended needle)
Patent 6178783: Yarn feeder for knitting machine
(TEXTILES: KNITTING : FEEDING : Positive : Tape : With additional strand)
Patent 6178784: Knit criss-cross brassiere, blank and method for making same
(TEXTILES: KNITTING : FABRICS OR ARTICLES : Articles : Garments : Border or antiravel portions, frequently hosiery : Pocket welt : By means responsive to radius of beam)
Patent 6178785: Socks and knitting method therefor
(TEXTILES: KNITTING : FABRICS OR ARTICLES : Articles : Garments : Nether : Hosiery : Foot structure : With heel or toe :)
Patent 6178786: Knitting machine needle
(TEXTILES: KNITTING : INDEPENDENT-NEEDLE MACHINES : Circular : Special stitch : Having butt selection means : Electrical control type : Magnetic : And pivoted butt-engaging member :)
Patent 6178787: Motorcycle wheel disk lock reminder system
(LOCKS : PORTABLE : Padlocks : Key-controlled : Non-shackle type : Housing extension and cooperating detent : Swinging detent)
Patent 6178788: Anti-theft device for aircraft
(LOCKS : PORTABLE : Padlocks : Key-controlled : Rigid shackle : Sliding : Long leg engaged :)
Patent 6178789: Convertible cylinder lock
(LOCKS : SPECIAL APPLICATION : For control and machine elements : Handle, handwheel or knob : Rotary or swinging : Locked stationary : With padlock)
Patent 6178790: Safety padlock assembly
(LOCKS : SPECIAL APPLICATION : For automotive vehicles : Remote control : With switch)
Patent 6178791: Electronic reset for solenoid activated control in an electronic lock
(LOCKS : OPERATING MECHANISM : Using a powered device (e.g., motor) : Permanent magnet : Continuously operating once initiated)
Patent 6178792: Key retaining lock apparatus
(LOCKS : OPERATING MECHANISM : Key : Key-removal preventing : Adjustable tumblers)
Patent 6178793: Key holder with distributed keys through two moving cylinders
(LOCKS : PARTS, ATTACHMENTS, ACCESSORIES AND ADJUNCTS : For key-operated mechanism : Key holders : Mounting arrangements)
Patent 6178794: Lever handle controller
(LOCKS : SPECIAL APPLICATION : For closures : Door : Swinging door : Locking latch bolts, biased : Spring projected : Manually operable : Directly acting dog for exterior, manual, bolt manipulator : Exterior manipulator declutched from bolt when dogged :)
Patent 6178795: Lockable structure for a big-handle lock
(LOCKS : SPECIAL APPLICATION : For closures : Door : Swinging door : Locking latch bolts, biased : Spring projected : Manually operable : Directly acting dog for exterior, manual, bolt manipulator : Exterior manipulator declutched from bolt when dogged :)
Patent 6178796: Device and method for shaping flat articles
(METAL DEFORMING : BY APPLICATION OF FLUENT MEDIUM, OR ENERGY FIELD : Using fixed die : Utilizing diaphragm between fluid and work : In circular section die)
Patent 6178797: Linking apparatus and method for a can shaping system
(METAL DEFORMING : BY USE OF TOOL ACTING DURING RELATIVE ROTATION BETWEEN TOOL AND WORK ABOUT INTERNAL CENTER (E.G., GYRATING OR ROTATING TOOL) : During rotation of work : And movement of work laterally of rotational axis during deformation : Non-rotating concave surface)
Patent 6178798: Selectively heat treated side intrusion beams and method for making the same
(METAL DEFORMING : BY USE OF ROLLER OR ROLLER-LIKE TOOL-ELEMENT : With modification or control of temperature of work, tool or machine : Moving in circular orbit)
Patent 6178799: Forming press and method for shaping angle-section workpieces
(METAL DEFORMING : BY USE OF NON-DEFORMING WORK-GRIPPING CLAMP AND RELATIVELY MOVABLE CLAMP, TOOL OR WORK-FORCER : With interrelated clamp closer and tool mover : Mechanical actuator : Cam or toggle : Along curved path (e.g., tire upsetting))
Patent 6178800: Zone heating methods and apparatuses for metal workpieces for forging
(METAL DEFORMING : WITH TEMPERATURE MODIFICATION OF TOOL OR OF SPECIFIED PORTION OF WORK : Distinct temperature modifications at distinct locations of workpiece : By electrical resistance heater within tool)
Patent 6178801: Forging device for crown-shaped helical gear
(METAL DEFORMING : BY USE OF CLOSED-DIE AND COACTING WORK-FORCER (E.G., PUSH-DRAWING) : Forcing work into or within closed die; e.g., forging : By two or more coacting tools movable relative to closed die; e.g., tool complex : With tools converging to form annular surface; e.g., segments of closed die : With tools converging to form annular surface; e.g., segments of closed die)
Patent 6178802: Slotted crimping die for use in a crimping machine
(METAL DEFORMING : BY THREE OR MORE COACTING RELATIVELY MOVABLE TOOLS (I.E., TOOL-COMPLEX) : Concurrently actuated tools : All tools movable radially inward : Between generally opposed-stroke tools)
Patent 6178803: Crank press
(METAL DEFORMING : WITH MEANS TO DRIVE TOOL : With means to selectably control movement of tool : To control speed of tool : Wherein tool is retracted by flexible strap)
Patent 6178804: Top die raising and lowering guide mechanism for punching, pressing, and shearing machines
(METAL DEFORMING : WITH MEANS TO DRIVE TOOL : Including pneumatic- or fluid-actuated tool support : Multiple or staged drive means : Pressure additive : Fluid high pressure/mechanical low pressure)
Patent 6178805: Method and apparatus for side impact testing of motor vehicles at a sub-system level
(MEASURING AND TESTING : TESTING BY IMPACT OR SHOCK : Accelerated or decelerated specimen (e.g., propelled or dropped specimen support carriage) : By applying reciprocating or oscillating motion)
Patent 6178806: Air fuel ratio sensor and method for assembling the same
(MEASURING AND TESTING : GAS ANALYSIS : Gas of combustion : Air-fuel ratio : Pressure)
Patent 6178807: Method for laboratory measurement of capillary pressure in reservoir rock
(MEASURING AND TESTING : WITH FLUID PRESSURE : Porosity or permeability : Internal gauging)
Patent 6178808: Apparatus and method for testing the hydraulic conductivity of geologic materials
(MEASURING AND TESTING : WITH FLUID PRESSURE : Porosity or permeability : Internal gauging)
Patent 6178809: Leak detection in heating, ventilating, refrigeration, and air conditioning systems utilizing adsorptive materials
(MEASURING AND TESTING : WITH FLUID PRESSURE : Leakage : By probe gas, vapor, or powder : Using acoustic detectors)
Patent 6178810: Crude oil measurement system and method
(MEASURING AND TESTING : LIQUID ANALYSIS OR ANALYSIS OF THE SUSPENSION OF SOLIDS IN A LIQUID : Lubricant testing : By measuring fluid flow characteristic (e.g., by volume or rate of flow or by change in fluid level))
Patent 6178811: Quasi-static viscometer
(MEASURING AND TESTING : LIQUID ANALYSIS OR ANALYSIS OF THE SUSPENSION OF SOLIDS IN A LIQUID : Viscosity : Friction tube (e.g., capillary) : Sealed)
Patent 6178812: Methods for measuring the sorbate content of substrates
(MEASURING AND TESTING : MOISTURE CONTENT OR ABSORPTION CHARACTERISTIC OF MATERIAL : Vibrator)
Patent 6178813: Vibration distortion removal for scanning probe microscopes
(MEASURING AND TESTING : SURFACE AND CUTTING EDGE TESTING : Roughness : Opposed pair)
Patent 6178814: Portable motorized tire support
(MEASURING AND TESTING : TIRE, TREAD OR ROADWAY : Responsive to force)
Patent 6178815: Method to improve the quality of a formation fluid sample
(MEASURING AND TESTING : BOREHOLE OR DRILLING (E.G., DRILL LOADING FACTOR, DRILLING RATE, RATE OF FLUID FLOW) : Fluid flow measuring or fluid analysis : During drilling : With vibration measuring)
Patent 6178816: Water meter
(MEASURING AND TESTING : VOLUME OR RATE OF FLOW : Combined : With connection or box : Vibrated conduit)
Patent 6178817: Material level sensing
(MEASURING AND TESTING : LIQUID LEVEL OR DEPTH GAUGE : Vibratory type : Transparent closure plate type)
Patent 6178818: Capacitive filling level sensor
(MEASURING AND TESTING : LIQUID LEVEL OR DEPTH GAUGE : Immersible electrode type : Capacitative : Suction type or vacuum tank action)
Patent 6178819: Inspection apparatus for evaluating a partially completed weld
(MEASURING AND TESTING : VIBRATION : By mechanical waves : Beamed : Measuring or testing system having scanning means : By reflected wave : Of tubing, vessel, or cylindrical object : With selective endlock)
Patent 6178820: Sensor for measuring acceleration and sound pressure
(MEASURING AND TESTING : VIBRATION : By mechanical waves : Acoustic parameter : Amplitude, power, or intensity : Current generating or modifying : Plural sonic transmitters or receivers)
Patent 6178821: Vibration sensing device
(MEASURING AND TESTING : VIBRATION : Sensing apparatus : Torsional : Amplitude, power, or intensity)
Patent 6178822: Method and device for multiplexed spectro-rheological measurements
(MEASURING AND TESTING : VIBRATION : Vibrator : Table, platform, or other support : Electromagnetically vibrated : Current generating or modifying)
Patent 6178823: Apparatus and method for testing bond strength of electrical connection
(MEASURING AND TESTING : SPECIMEN STRESS OR STRAIN, OR TESTING BY STRESS OR STRAIN APPLICATION : By loading of specimen (e.g., strength of material test) : Tensile : Bond test : Shear)
Patent 6178824: Chain wear indicator
(MEASURING AND TESTING : SPECIMEN STRESS OR STRAIN, OR TESTING BY STRESS OR STRAIN APPLICATION : By loading of specimen (e.g., strength of material test) : Tensile : Strand or chain test : Shear)
Patent 6178825: Honeycomb shear testing method
(MEASURING AND TESTING : SPECIMEN STRESS OR STRAIN, OR TESTING BY STRESS OR STRAIN APPLICATION : By loading of specimen (e.g., strength of material test) : Shear : Opposing work holders including specimen : Tear)
Patent 6178826: Electrode assembly for electromagnetic flow sensors
(MEASURING AND TESTING : VOLUME OR RATE OF FLOW : By measuring electrical or magnetic properties : Electromagnetic induction (e.g., Faraday type) : With detecting electrodes : Magnetic)
Patent 6178827: Ultrasonic flow sensor
(MEASURING AND TESTING : VOLUME OR RATE OF FLOW : By measuring vibrations or acoustic energy : Transit time of acoustic waves : Vortex shedders)
Patent 6178828: Free standing Coriolis driver
(MEASURING AND TESTING : VOLUME OR RATE OF FLOW : Mass flow by imparting angular or transverse momentum to the fluid : Coriolis or gyroscopic : Vibrated conduit : Drive and sensor element located on straight conduit portion : Selective or periodic sampling)
Patent 6178829: Redundant linkage and sensor assembly
(MEASURING AND TESTING : DYNAMOMETERS : Responsive to force : To determine tension on a flexible element : By converting transmitted torque into axial force)
Patent 6178830: In-line diluting extractor
(MEASURING AND TESTING : SAMPLER, SAMPLE HANDLING, ETC. : Flow divider, deflector, or interceptor : Having an upstream-facing-opening-type capture element : Rotary)
Patent 6178831: Composite wastewater sampler
(MEASURING AND TESTING : SAMPLER, SAMPLE HANDLING, ETC. : Flow divider, deflector, or interceptor : Branched conduit : Pitot tube type)
Patent 6178832: Reagent pouch for use in a modular automated diagnostic apparatus
(MEASURING AND TESTING : SAMPLER, SAMPLE HANDLING, ETC. : Capture device : Receptacle type : Expansible chamber : With holder or connector)
Patent 6178833: Electronic parts loading device
(MEASURING AND TESTING : INSPECTING : Capacity adjustable)
Patent 6178834: System and method of detecting, concentrating and suppressing subterranean termites
(MEASURING AND TESTING : INSPECTING : Capacity adjustable)
Patent 6178835: Tool, apparatus and method of testing a fixture
(MEASURING AND TESTING : TESTING OF APPARATUS : Capacity adjustable)
Patent 6178836: Positioning apparatus
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : ROTARY DRIVEN DEVICE ADJUSTABLE DURING OPERATION RELATIVE TO ITS SUPPORTING STRUCTURE : Reciprocating or oscillating to or from alternating rotary : Unbalanced weight)
Patent 6178837: Electric actuator
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : ROTARY DRIVEN DEVICE ADJUSTABLE DURING OPERATION RELATIVE TO ITS SUPPORTING STRUCTURE : Reciprocating or oscillating to or from alternating rotary : Including screw and nut : Crank and pitman actuator)
Patent 6178838: Adjusting mechanism especially for an automobile seat
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : MECHANICAL MOVEMENTS (INTERMITTENT GRIP TYPE) : Oscillation or reciprocation to intermittent unidirectional motion : Lever actuator : Rotary driven element : Multiple acting : Spring or weight return)
Patent 6178839: Ball screw with lubricating grease and seal member of solid lubricating composition
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : GEARING : Directly cooperating gears : Spiral : Screw and nut : Rolling element engaging thread : Recirculating rolling elements : Return path geometry : Rolling element deflector :)
Patent 6178840: Gear form constructions
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : GEARING : Teeth : Spur : Form : Detachable)
Patent 6178841: Manually controlled operating lever
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : CONTROL LEVER AND LINKAGE SYSTEMS : Multiple controlled elements : Control moves in two planes : Offset extension)
Patent 6178842: Industrial robot
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : CONTROL LEVER AND LINKAGE SYSTEMS : Multiple controlling elements for single controlled element : Robotic arm : With horn control)
Patent 6178843: Rack guide in rack and pinion type steering system
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : CONTROL LEVER AND LINKAGE SYSTEMS : Hand operated : Steering posts : Motion translating mechanism : Gear type : Flexible control element)
Patent 6178844: Quick-action fastening system for actuating-pull mechanisms and a spring for a fastening system
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : CONTROL LEVER AND LINKAGE SYSTEMS : Hand operated : Flexible transmitter (e.g., Bowden cable) : And sheath support, connector, or anchor : Single rotatable lever (e.g., for bicycle brake or derailleur))
Patent 6178845: Bowden cable for transmitting tensile forces
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : CONTROL LEVER AND LINKAGE SYSTEMS : Hand operated : Flexible transmitter (e.g., Bowden cable) : And sheath support, connector, or anchor : Single rotatable lever (e.g., for bicycle brake or derailleur))
Patent 6178846: Device for separating a pedal mounting from the structure of a motor vehicle
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : CONTROL LEVER AND LINKAGE SYSTEMS : Foot operated : Rotatable rod, shaft, or post)
Patent 6178847: Adjustable vehicle control pedals
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : CONTROL LEVER AND LINKAGE SYSTEMS : Foot operated : Rotatable rod, shaft, or post)
Patent 6178848: Hook retention in tubular jack handle
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : CONTROL LEVER AND LINKAGE SYSTEMS : Variable output force : Handles : Extension : Pedal controlled)
Patent 6178849: Connecting rod assembly for an internal combustion engine
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : CONTROL LEVER AND LINKAGE SYSTEMS : Pitmans and connecting rods : Engine type : Spring)
Patent 6178850: Bicycle pedal
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : CONTROL LEVER AND LINKAGE SYSTEMS : Cranks and pedals : Pedals : Spring)
Patent 6178851: Gear for twin-screw extruder
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : CONTROL LEVER AND LINKAGE SYSTEMS : Gear casings : Lubricated)
Patent 6178852: Rotary die laser machining and hardening apparatus and method
(METAL TOOLS AND IMPLEMENTS, MAKING : BLANK OR PROCESS : Die : Hand shears)
Patent 6178853: Actuating device for an electrical power wrench
(TOOLS : WRENCH, SCREWDRIVER, OR DRIVER THEREFOR : Machine : Work engaging portion pivotally or rotatably connected to handle)
Patent 6178854: Socket spanner provided with retaining device
(TOOLS : WRENCH, SCREWDRIVER, OR DRIVER THEREFOR : Rigid jaws : Enclosed (e.g., socket) : Work-holding : Dust protectors)
Patent 6178855: Self-adjusting and/or self-locking pliers
(TOOLS : TOOL JAW(S) POSITIONED BY RELATIVELY MOVABLE PLURAL HANDLES (E.G., PLIERS) : Jaw-actuating means (handle-manipulation conversion) : With means for sliding jaw actuation : With means for parallel movement of work-engaging surfaces)
Patent 6178856: Lathes
(TURNING : LATHE : Watchmaker's lathe)
Patent 6178857: Method of end trimming of blinds
(CUTTING : PROCESSES : Effecting diverse or sequential cuts in same cutting step : Repetitive blanking)
Patent 6178858: Shape sawing system
(CUTTING : WITH CONTROL MEANS RESPONSIVE TO REPLACEABLE OR SELECTABLE INFORMATION PROGRAM : Arithmetically determined program : With condition sensor : Responsive to work : Prior to transverse severing)
Patent 6178859: Apparatus for cutting sheet material
(CUTTING : WITH CONTROL MEANS RESPONSIVE TO REPLACEABLE OR SELECTABLE INFORMATION PROGRAM : Arithmetically determined program : With operator input means : Responsive to work)
Patent 6178860: Matcutter with clamping system and cutting head
(CUTTING : WITH WORK IMMOBILIZER : Means to clamp work : Liquid pressure actuating means : Tool or tool support on movable clamp jaw)
Patent 6178861: Single station cutting apparatus for separating semiconductor packages
(CUTTING : TWO TOOL PAIRS, DRIVER FOR ONE PAIR MOVES RELATIVE TO DRIVER FOR OTHER PAIR : Punch and shear : With intermediate work support)
Patent 6178862: Cutting tool assembly in coil spring winding machines
(CUTTING : MEANS TO DRIVE OR TO GUIDE TOOL : With simple rectilinear reciprocating motion only : Tool driver movable relative to tool support : Cam or eccentric revolving about fixed axis : Successively acting)
Patent 6178863: Paper transfer assembly, and image reading and/or recording apparatus incorporating the same
(CUTTING : TOOL WITH EITHER WORK HOLDER OR MEANS TO HOLD WORK SUPPLY : Rotatable wound package supply : With means to adjust position)
Patent 6178864: Panel sawing device
(CUTTING : OTHER THAN COMPLETELY THROUGH WORK THICKNESS OR THROUGH WORK PRESENTED : Combined types of cutting : Including use of rotary scoring blade :)
Patent 6178865: Thermally massive radar decoy
(ORDNANCE : SHIELDS : Belts)
Patent 6178866: Field howitzers
(ORDNANCE : MOUNTS : Counterbalances : With vision slit or gun port closures)
Patent 6178867: Synchronized travel of independent actuators
(MOTORS: EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER TYPE : RELATIVELY MOVABLE WORKING MEMBERS WITH ONE HAVING MOTIVE FLUID CONTROLLED BY, MOVABLY INTERCONNECTED WITH OR MOVED BY ANOTHER : Synchronizing in response to sensed difference in positions : Positive bidirectional drive of reciprocating members)
Patent 6178868: External pneumatic cushion system for air cylinder
(MOTORS: EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER TYPE : WORKING MEMBER POSITION RESPONSIVE MOTIVE FLUID CONTROL : Exhaust control : Working member overrides exhaust port (357))
Patent 6178869: Piston machine
(EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : DISPLACEMENT CONTROL OF PLURAL CYLINDERS ARRANGED IN PARALLEL, RADIAL, OR CONICAL RELATIONSHIP WITH ROTARY TRANSMISSION AXIS : Adjustable throttle (11))
Patent 6178870: Fluid pressure cylinder with a lock mechanism
(EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : WITH RELEASABLE STOP OR LATCH MEANS TO PREVENT MOVEMENT OF WORKING MEMBER : Engages member coaxial with and rotatable relative to working member : Adjustment by assembly or disassembly)
Patent 6178871: Actuator and method of operating same
(EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : BELLOWS TYPE EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER : Plural bellows : With common movable wall : Resilient element)
Patent 6178872: Operating mechanism
(EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : COLLAPSIBLE CHAMBER WALL PORTION (E.G., HINGED OR FLEXIBLE WALL) : Wall portion formed of flexible material : Envelope having restricted fluid opening : Non-metallic : Shaft extends transversely through working members)
Patent 6178873: Piston with releasable rod connection for refrigeration compressors
(EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : PISTON : With separable means for pivotally mounting connecting rod to piston : Passage thru piston to opposite chamber)
Patent 6178874: Device for preparing hot beverages and method for preparing hot beverages using the device
(FOODS AND BEVERAGES: APPARATUS : BEVERAGE : Infusors : Automatic control : Of heat :)
Patent 6178875: Carbon dioxide precooling system for a carbonator
(FOODS AND BEVERAGES: APPARATUS : BEVERAGE : With gas treating means : Carbonic acid and flavoring material : Inner foraminous receptacle)
Patent 6178876: Pressure cooker
(FOODS AND BEVERAGES: APPARATUS : COOKING : Automatic control : Of heat or heater : By time : Relative movement, toast and support)
Patent 6178877: Portable roaster
(FOODS AND BEVERAGES: APPARATUS : COOKING : Convertible : Of heat and material)
Patent 6178878: Baking oven for producing thin-walled shaped products with baking forms each consisting of two form halves which open and close
(FOODS AND BEVERAGES: APPARATUS : COOKING : With other treating or handling of material : Changing form or shape : By time)
Patent 6178879: Portable roaster
(FOODS AND BEVERAGES: APPARATUS : COOKING : Spit or impaling type : Movably or adjustably supported : Horizontal axis : Fluid current)
Patent 6178880: Integrated modular design of a pulsed electrical field treatment chamber
(FOODS AND BEVERAGES: APPARATUS : ELECTRIC, RADIANT OR VIBRATIONAL TREATING MEANS : Means feeding diverse center material)
Patent 6178881: Device for driving the press plate of a waste bale press
(PRESSES : BINDING : Binder applying : Binder supported across passageway for material : With material conveyer :)
Patent 6178882: Shearing compactor pump
(PRESSES : WITH ADDITIONAL TREATMENT OF MATERIAL : Cutting, breaking, piercing, or comminuting : In press : In feed train)
Patent 6178883: Tower type multi-color printing press
(PRINTING : ROLLING CONTACT MACHINES : Rotary : Web : Perfecting : Fountain)
Patent 6178884: Drive for a rotating component of a rotary printing press
(PRINTING : ROLLING CONTACT MACHINES : Rotary : Interrupter : Ribbon inker)
Patent 6178885: Ink vessel-containing stamp pad
(PRINTING : PRINTING MEMBERS AND INKERS : Pad inker : Roller inker)
Patent 6178886: Replaceable inking arrangement in a can decorator
(PRINTING : INKERS : Roller : Rotary machine : Interrupter)
Patent 6178887: Leak-free ink supply apparatus for keyless printing
(PRINTING : INKERS : Roller : Rotary machine : Having fountain to supply ink to roller : Having interrupter in ink supply : Spring biased : Stacking)
Patent 6178888: Detonator
(AMMUNITION AND EXPLOSIVES : IGNITING DEVICES AND SYSTEMS : Electrical primer or ignitor : Having an exploding bridgewire : Voltage responsive variable resistance shunt (e.g., semiconductor shunts))
Patent 6178889: Low impulse telescoping cartridge
(AMMUNITION AND EXPLOSIVES : CARTRIDGES : Practice projectile type : Reduced charge : Spring biased)
Patent 6178890: Captive soft-point bullet
(AMMUNITION AND EXPLOSIVES : PROJECTILES : Dumdum or mushrooming : Chaff dispensing)
Patent 6178891: Suspension monorail with climbing trolley
(RAILWAYS : SUSPENDED : Single-rail type : Including pre-established manual setting)
Patent 6178892: Magnetic/air transportation system
(RAILWAYS : CAR-CARRIED PROPULSION SYSTEM : Pneumatic : External car control)
Patent 6178893: Adjustable hinged derail
(RAILWAYS : CAR-ATTACHED DERAILER : Wheel skid)
Patent 6178894: Lateral control mount
(RAILWAY ROLLING STOCK : TRUCKS : Axle bearing mounting : Deformable cushions : Spring biased guide or guide follower)
Patent 6178895: Flat-surfaced floor structure for boxcars
(RAILWAY ROLLING STOCK : FLOORS : End sills)
Patent 6178896: Shelving system
(HORIZONTALLY SUPPORTED PLANAR SURFACES : PLURAL RELATED HORIZONTAL SURFACES : Separable component : Support structure includes leg : With caster)
Patent 6178897: Protective device for valuable documents
(SAFES, BANK PROTECTION, OR A RELATED DEVICE : COMBINED : With fluent material releasing, generating and/or distributing means : With operator and/or controller : Fusible, combustible or thermal actuator : Gravity shield)
Patent 6178898: Recovery boiler
(FURNACES : COMBINED : With boiler : Coking means)
Patent 6178899: Waste treatment method and waste treatment apparatus
(FURNACES : PROCESS : Incinerating refuse : Combustion product)
Patent 6178900: Combination chisel plow and fertilizer placement apparatus
(PLANTING : LIQUID OR GAS SOIL TREATMENT : Treating substance includes ammonia (e.g., flashing control) : Angled)
Patent 6178901: Seed boot and seed positioner
(PLANTING : DRILLING : Furrow closer : Drag : Packer wheel)
Patent 6178902: Thread-cutting device for an eyelet buttonhole sewing machine
(SEWING : SPECIAL MACHINES : Buttonhole : Cutting : Locking)
Patent 6178903: Web-fed chain-stitch single-needle mattress cover quilter with needle deflection compensation
(SEWING : SPECIAL MACHINES : Quilting : Attachments)
Patent 6178904: Process and sewing unit for working in extra width in a fabric layer
(SEWING : METHOD OF SEWING : Workpiece manipulation other than straight line feeding : Workpiece manipulation according to calculated data or operator produced recording : Single blade cutter)
Patent 6178905: Personal hydrofoil water craft
(SHIPS : MOTORIZED SELF-PROPELLED WATERSKI OR WATERSCOOTER-TYPE VEHICLE (E.G., PERSONAL WATERCRAFT) : With ski, pontoon, or hydrofoil providing vertical lift : Sand and mud loosening)
Patent 6178906: Spar for a sailboat
(SHIPS : SAIL OR CONTROL MEANS THEREFOR : Spinnaker pole : Batten)
Patent 6178907: Steering system for watercraft
(SHIPS : STEERING MECHANISM : Rudders : Multiple : Right and left)
Patent 6178908: Wind scoop
(SHIPS : VENTILATION : Sea anchor)
Patent 6178909: Water craft and dock protector assembly
(SHIPS : FENDERS : Couplers)
Patent 6178910: Swivel drive arrangement
(SHIPS : MOORING DEVICE : Having ship-mounted turret : Safety release)
Patent 6178911: Automatically inflatable boat
(SHIPS : BOATS, BOAT COMPONENT OR ATTACHMENT : Inflatable : Flat bottom)
Patent 6178912: Sit-on-top kayak with space efficient cockpit area
(SHIPS : BOATS, BOAT COMPONENT OR ATTACHMENT : Canoe or kayak : Flat bottom)
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