Patent 6179422: Optical tracking device
(OPTICS: EYE EXAMINING, VISION TESTING AND CORRECTING : EYE EXAMINING OR TESTING INSTRUMENT : Objective type : Including eye movement detection : Using photodetector :)
Patent 6179423: Projection-type image display system
(OPTICS: IMAGE PROJECTORS : COMPOSITE PROJECTED IMAGE : Multicolor picture : Automatic)
Patent 6179424: Optical system for a projector
(OPTICS: IMAGE PROJECTORS : COMPOSITE PROJECTED IMAGE : Multicolor picture : Prism :)
Patent 6179425: Image projection system
(OPTICS: IMAGE PROJECTORS : UNITARY PLURAL REFRACTING SURFACES : Reflector between lamp and screen)
Patent 6179426: Integrated front projection system
(OPTICS: IMAGE PROJECTORS : DISTORTION COMPENSATION : Reflector between lamp and screen)
Patent 6179427: Eyepiece cover for binoculars
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : BARREL END EYE GUARD (E.G., SHIELD OR CUSHION, ETC.) : With reflection)
Patent 6179428: Adjustable rearview mirror
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : MIRROR : Retractable vehicle mirror : Plural reflecting surfaces)
Patent 6179429: Illuminated instrument cluster dial for an automotive vehicle
(ILLUMINATION : ILLUMINATED SCALE OR DIAL : Edge illuminated modifier or light rod/pipe : Selective or adjustable)
Patent 6179430: Control panels, more particularly for heating, ventilating and/or air conditioning installations for the cabin of a motor vehicle
(ILLUMINATION : ILLUMINATED SCALE OR DIAL : Internal light source : Plural light sources)
Patent 6179431: Flashlight with electro-luminescent element
(ILLUMINATION : LIGHT SOURCE OR LIGHT SOURCE SUPPORT AND LUMINESCENT MATERIAL : Specific lamp mounting or retaining)
Patent 6179432: Lighting system for a keyboard
(ILLUMINATION : LIGHT SOURCE OR LIGHT SOURCE SUPPORT AND LUMINESCENT MATERIAL : Specific lamp mounting or retaining)
Patent 6179433: Driving tool with illuminating capability
(ILLUMINATION : WITH IMPLEMENT OR HAND HELD HOLDER THEREFOR : Hand tool (e.g., knife, drill) : Elongate type : Nonelectric light unit)
Patent 6179434: Modular lighting system for product display unit
(ILLUMINATION : WITH SHOWCASE OR SHOW WINDOW : Tree)
Patent 6179435: Light assembly
(ILLUMINATION : WITH STATIC STRUCTURE : Wall or ceiling : Repositionable as a unit)
Patent 6179436: Backpack lantern
(ILLUMINATION : WITH CONTAINER : Pavement)
Patent 6179437: Foldable, unitary stamped metal candle holder having decorative cutouts
(ILLUMINATION : SELF POWERED LAMP : Nonelectric : Candle type : Collapsible housing : Having ball and socket mechanism)
Patent 6179438: Chargeable flashlight
(ILLUMINATION : SELF POWERED LAMP : Rechargeable electrical source of with external connections : Dome structure)
Patent 6179439: High-incidence programmable surface illuminator for video inspection systems
(ILLUMINATION : PLURAL LIGHT SOURCES : With modifier : Distinct light units : Reflector type modifier : Diffusing type)
Patent 6179440: Rope light
(ILLUMINATION : PLURAL LIGHT SOURCES : With support : Distinct light units)
Patent 6179441: Cyclic decoration lamp assembly
(ILLUMINATION : PLURAL LIGHT SOURCES : With support : Particular arrangement (e.g., ornamental star) : Shielding type modifier)
Patent 6179442: Christmas star light device
(ILLUMINATION : PLURAL LIGHT SOURCES : With support : Particular arrangement (e.g., ornamental star) : Shielding type modifier)
Patent 6179443: Fluorescent lamp lens assembly
(ILLUMINATION : MODIFIER MOUNTABLE ON LIGHT SOURCE ENVELOPE : With support)
Patent 6179444: Laser light source lens mount
(ILLUMINATION : LIGHT SOURCE (OR SUPPORT THEREFOR) AND MODIFIER : Laser type : Particular arrangement (e.g., ornamental star))
Patent 6179445: Light source device for an image forming apparatus
(ILLUMINATION : LIGHT SOURCE (OR SUPPORT THEREFOR) AND MODIFIER : Laser type : Particular arrangement (e.g., ornamental star))
Patent 6179446: Arc lamp lightsource module
(ILLUMINATION : LIGHT SOURCE (OR SUPPORT THEREFOR) AND MODIFIER : Ionized gas or vapor light source : Including cooling means : Shielding type modifier)
Patent 6179447: Strobe light distribution lens and zoom strobe
(ILLUMINATION : LIGHT SOURCE (OR SUPPORT THEREFOR) AND MODIFIER : Adjustable or repositionable modifier : Plural axes)
Patent 6179448: Automated light tuner
(ILLUMINATION : LIGHT SOURCE (OR SUPPORT THEREFOR) AND MODIFIER : Adjustable or repositionable light source or light source support : Angularly adjustable or respositionable)
Patent 6179449: Multi-color semiconductor lamp and method of providing colored illumination
(ILLUMINATION : LIGHT SOURCE (OR SUPPORT THEREFOR) AND MODIFIER : Including selected wavelength modifier (e.g., filter) : Including nonparallel modifying surfaces)
Patent 6179450: Halogen lamp with light exit shield
(ILLUMINATION : GUARD MEANS : With closure)
Patent 6179451: Integrated indirect light and ceiling system
(ILLUMINATION : SUPPORTS : Ceiling-suspended support : Spring counterbalance)
Patent 6179452: Aircraft lighting system
(ILLUMINATION : SUPPORTED BY VEHICLE STRUCTURE (E.G., ESPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE) : Aircraft : Automatically adjusted headlamp beam)
Patent 6179453: Selective zonal courtesy lamps for automotive vehicle
(ILLUMINATION : SUPPORTED BY VEHICLE STRUCTURE (E.G., ESPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE) : Automobile : Interior : Ceiling : Through link and lever transmission means)
Patent 6179454: Illumination system for vehicle running boards and the area below the running board
(ILLUMINATION : SUPPORTED BY VEHICLE STRUCTURE (E.G., ESPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE) : Automobile : Running board : Sun visor or vanity mirror)
Patent 6179455: Automobile headlight
(ILLUMINATION : SUPPORTED BY VEHICLE STRUCTURE (E.G., ESPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE) : Automobile : Fender : Headlight : Including brake or emergency)
Patent 6179456: Vehicle lamp with protective film and method for making same
(ILLUMINATION : SUPPORTED BY VEHICLE STRUCTURE (E.G., ESPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE) : Light modifier : Including selected wavelength modifier : Headlight)
Patent 6179457: Electronic cash dispenser
(REGISTERS : SYSTEMS CONTROLLED BY DATA BEARING RECORDS : Vote counters)
Patent 6179458: Forming a solution of fluids having low miscibility and large-scale differences in viscosity
(AGITATING : RUBBER OR HEAVY PLASTIC WORKING : With specified feed means : Including scraper, wiper, or brush)
Patent 6179459: Twin extruder
(AGITATING : RUBBER OR HEAVY PLASTIC WORKING : With specified discharge means : Including specific structure for controlling flow through the feed means)
Patent 6179460: Twin screw extruder with single-flight kneading disks
(AGITATING : RUBBER OR HEAVY PLASTIC WORKING : Stirrer is through-pass screw conveyor : With additional stirrer element on screw conveyor : Ring or disk : Specified rotational mounting)
Patent 6179461: Extruder screw
(AGITATING : RUBBER OR HEAVY PLASTIC WORKING : Stirrer is through-pass screw conveyor : Including sections of different pitch : In parallel intercommunicating mixing chambers)
Patent 6179462: Device for the production of solid and/or solid-liquid mixture having a discharge door
(AGITATING : WITH SPECIFIED DISCHARGE MEANS : Valve or gate : Closure-type discharge)
Patent 6179463: Inlet hopper cover for a cement mixing truck
(AGITATING : MISCELLANEOUS : Stirrer)
Patent 6179464: Disconnecting-gear device for a timepiece gear train
(HOROLOGY: TIME MEASURING SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : REGULATING MEANS : For setting : With lock)
Patent 6179465: Method and apparatus for infrared pyrometer calibration in a thermal processing system using multiple light sources
(THERMAL MEASURING AND TESTING : THERMAL CALIBRATION SYSTEM : By thermal radiation emitting device (e.g., blackbody cavity) :)
Patent 6179466: Method and apparatus for measuring substrate temperatures
(THERMAL MEASURING AND TESTING : TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT (E.G., THERMOMETER) : In spaced noncontact relationship to specimen : By thermally emitted radiation : Having significant signal handling circuitry (e.g., linearizing, emissivity compensation) : By current modifying elements in circuit (e.g., bridge))
Patent 6179467: Woven polypropylene bulk bag with polypropylene lining or liner and process for manufacturing same
(FLEXIBLE BAGS : WITH CLOSURE : For access opening in bag bottom : Including means to facilitate disengagement)
Patent 6179468: Plain bearing brake-tensioner
(BEARINGS : LINEAR BEARING : Plain bearings : With adjustment means : For piston rod)
Patent 6179469: Rotation mechanism for rotating a ring
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Roller drill bit : Roller cone retaining means : For piston rod)
Patent 6179470: Self-lubricating bearing
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Plain bearing : Specified sleeve or liner : Porous metal : Pressure applying)
Patent 6179471: Device for mounting a sensor to a railway axle bearing unit
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Antifriction bearing : Sensor or inspection features; liquid metal or shipping protection features; bearing member integral with seal : Single direction)
Patent 6179472: Ball bearing oil/grease loss containment method
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Antifriction bearing : Radial bearing : With specified seal : Lubrication port)
Patent 6179473: Rolling bearing of steering column for motor vehicles
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Antifriction bearing : Radial bearing : Ball bearing : Assembling means : Elastomer or plastic)
Patent 6179474: High capacity roller bearing
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Antifriction bearing : Radial bearing : Roller bearing : Cage structure : Wire, filament, segmented or surface treated : Mating grooves and projections)
Patent 6179475: Holder for connecting optical connectors, and optical connector connecting structure
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH DISENGAGABLE MECHANICAL CONNECTOR : With alignment device)
Patent 6179476: Optical waveguide plug-in system for multimedia devices
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH DISENGAGABLE MECHANICAL CONNECTOR : With alignment device)
Patent 6179477: Sleeve part for a plug connection for fibre optics, and a plug connection
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH DISENGAGABLE MECHANICAL CONNECTOR : Structure surrounding optical fiber-to-fiber connection : Multi-part (e.g., two pieces screwed together or bayonet latched) : Directional coupler)
Patent 6179478: Sleeve
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH DISENGAGABLE MECHANICAL CONNECTOR : Structure surrounding optical fiber-to-fiber connection : With additional structure at or immediately surrounding each optical fiber end face : With additional structure rearward of fiber joint to secure additional cable layers)
Patent 6179479: Fiber optic connector with self-closing shutter
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH DISENGAGABLE MECHANICAL CONNECTOR : Structure surrounding optical fiber-to-fiber connection : With additional optical element between facing fiber ends : Fiber end held in ferrule)
Patent 6179480: Fiber optic lighting system connector
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH DISENGAGABLE MECHANICAL CONNECTOR : Optical fiber/optical fiber cable termination structure : With additional nonoptical structure)
Patent 6179481: Plug for fibre optic cable
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH DISENGAGABLE MECHANICAL CONNECTOR : Optical fiber/optical fiber cable termination structure : At or immediately surrounding an optical fiber end face : Fiber end held in ferrule : Fiber end held in ferrule)
Patent 6179482: Optical connector and housing for optical connector
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH DISENGAGABLE MECHANICAL CONNECTOR : Optical fiber/optical fiber cable termination structure : At or immediately surrounding an optical fiber end face : Fiber end held in ferrule : Compressively fixed (chuck, collet, crimp, set screw, etc.) : Tube-type holding structure)
Patent 6179483: Coupling apparatus of light emitter and optical fiber and method for adjusting optical fiber position using the same
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH DISENGAGABLE MECHANICAL CONNECTOR : Optical fiber to a nonfiber optical device connector : With housing : Including lens : Fiber/ferrule further processed (grinding, polishing, etc.))
Patent 6179484: Two-pass document image processing method and system
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : APPLICATIONS : Reading paper currency : Cell analysis, classification, or counting)
Patent 6179485: Printing black and white reproducible colored stroke documents
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSING DATA FOR PRINTER, ETC.) : Attribute control :)
Patent 6179486: Method for hot add of a mass storage adapter on a system including a dynamically loaded adapter driver
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INTRASYSTEM CONNECTION (E.G., BUS AND BUS TRANSACTION PROCESSING) : Bus expansion or extension : Card insertion : Hot insertion :)
Patent 6179487: Data processing system and method for associating specific graphics with data processing applications
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : OPERATOR INTERFACE (E.G., GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE) : On-screen workspace or object : Menu or selectable iconic array (e.g., palette) : Sub-menu structure : Imitating real life object)
Patent 6179488: Software execution systems
(DATA PROCESSING: STRUCTURAL DESIGN, MODELING, SIMULATION, AND EMULATION : EMULATION : Software program (i.e., performance prediction))
Patent 6179489: Devices, methods, systems and software products for coordination of computer main microprocessor and second microprocessor coupled thereto
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: VIRTUAL MACHINE TASK OR PROCESS MANAGEMENT OR TASK MANAGEMENT/CONTROL : TASK MANAGEMENT OR CONTROL : Process scheduling :)
Patent 6179490: Method and apparatus for creating a flowchart using a programmed computer which will automatically result in a structured program
(DATA PROCESSING: SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT, INSTALLATION, AND MANAGEMENT : SOFTWARE PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT TOOL (E.G., INTEGRATED CASE TOOL OR STAND-ALONE DEVELOPMENT TOOL) : Code generation : Visual : Distributed)
Patent 6179491: Method and apparatus for slicing class hierarchies
(DATA PROCESSING: SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT, INSTALLATION, AND MANAGEMENT : SOFTWARE PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT TOOL (E.G., INTEGRATED CASE TOOL OR STAND-ALONE DEVELOPMENT TOOL) : Programming language : Object oriented : Syntax based)
Patent 6179492: Method of and apparatus for duplicating, upgrading and configuring hard disk drives
(DATA PROCESSING: SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT, INSTALLATION, AND MANAGEMENT : SOFTWARE UPGRADING OR UPDATING : Including multiple files : Remote)
Patent 6179493: Camera
(PHOTOGRAPHY : SINGLE LENS REFLEX CAMERA : With mirror support or drive : Having self-erecting lens holder)
Patent 6179494: Camera
(PHOTOGRAPHY : CAMERA DETAIL : Detachable or removable film holder unit : Film cassette or cartridge : Film or spool locking means : Opposite movement)
Patent 6179495: Photosensitive material discharging apparatus
(PHOTOGRAPHY : FLUID-TREATING APPARATUS : Having photographic medium feed : Plate or wafer-type photographic medium)
Patent 6179496: Computer keyboard with turnable knob
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : KEY-BOARD OR KEY LEVER-ACTUATING MECHANISM : Ink-impregnated type-face or inker for type-face)
Patent 6179497: Keyswitch for notebook computer
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : KEY-BOARD OR KEY LEVER-ACTUATING MECHANISM : Key-cap or key-stem structure : Including means for mounting key cap or key stem : Secured by encircling ring member)
Patent 6179498: Printer and control method therefor
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : SHEET OR WEB (E.G., RECORD-MEDIUM FEEDING MECHANISM) : Including programmed-control-system for record-medium feed (e.g., on auxiliary record) : To find last-produced slit or hole or notch in sheet)
Patent 6179499: Auxiliary print media tray for printer
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : SHEET OR WEB (E.G., RECORD-MEDIUM FEEDING MECHANISM) : For feeding plural record media concurrently or selectively : Attachment to typewriter for converting to condensed-billing operation)
Patent 6179500: Keyboard device capable of ensuring positioning and fixing of keyboard body relative to case
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : MEANS AUXILIARY TO TYPEWRITING FUNCTION : Frame, casing, or support for typewriter : Housing structure : Including means facilitating opening of enclosure)
Patent 6179501: Marking and eradicating instrument and method of use of same
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : PLURAL EXPOSED TOOLS EACH WITH INDIVIDUAL SUPPLY : Selective individual projection by single actuator)
Patent 6179502: Writing instrument with locking core
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : SOLID MATERIAL FOR RUBBING CONTACT OR SUPPORT THEREFOR : Including holder : Expendable sheath : And annular clamp for chuck jaws)
Patent 6179503: Brush
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : INCLUDING MEANS TO APPLY MATERIAL-MOVING FORCE : Manually engageable resilient wall or wall portion : Rigid reservoir with resilient wall portion : Including disengageable or extensible operating rod)
Patent 6179504: Combination lotion dispenser and pen
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : COMBINED : Including pressurized reservoir (e.g., Aersol))
Patent 6179505: Venting roll-on applicator
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : INCLUDING BALL, ROLLER OR ENDLESS-BELT TOOL : Ball : With sealing cap : Pens)
Patent 6179506: Caulking accessory
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : INCLUDING TOOL WITH BLADE-LIKE, PAD-LIKE, OR APERTURED WORK-CONTACTING END : Apertured tool : Blade-like or pad-like : Overlying tool)
Patent 6179507: Permanently locking ring binder
(BINDER DEVICE RELEASABLY ENGAGING APERTURE OR NOTCH OF SHEET : SHEET RETAINER TRAVELS ARCUATE PATH : Travel in plane perpendicular to axis of rotation : Opposed sheet retainers (e.g., ring binders, etc.) : Hinged on spaced axes : Spring biased)
Patent 6179508: Ring binder
(BINDER DEVICE RELEASABLY ENGAGING APERTURE OR NOTCH OF SHEET : SHEET RETAINER WITH BASE OR DEPOSITORY : Keeper including apertured or recessed sheet retainer receiving component)
Patent 6179509: Safety sign book
(BINDER DEVICE RELEASABLY ENGAGING APERTURE OR NOTCH OF SHEET : SHEET : Face member)
Patent 6179510: Rapid connect/disconnect system
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : DISTINCT END COUPLER : Separate screw or pin-type connections : Axially biased end portions)
Patent 6179511: Quick-action connecting device
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : MANUALLY RELEASEABLE LATCH TYPE : Having operating mechanism : Blocked key)
Patent 6179512: Collet nut
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : INTERFITTED MEMBERS : Clamped members : By wedge or cam : Engaged by axial movement)
Patent 6179513: Canopy clamp tensioning rafter
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : INTERFITTED MEMBERS : Clamped members : By wedge or cam : Having actuator : Lever actuator : Axially oriented)
Patent 6179514: Telescopic tube joint
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : INTERFITTED MEMBERS : Including discrete retainer : For telescoping members : Having actuator)
Patent 6179515: Bracket assembly for maintaining a miter joint
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : MITER JOINT : Connector bridges inner or outer periphery : Rod received in open channel)
Patent 6179516: Pipe rack crash cushion
(ROAD STRUCTURE, PROCESS, OR APPARATUS : TRAFFIC STEERING DEVICE OR BARRIER : Street or curb inlet for surface drainage)
Patent 6179517: Traffic access control system
(ROAD STRUCTURE, PROCESS, OR APPARATUS : TRAFFIC STEERING DEVICE OR BARRIER : Street or curb inlet for surface drainage)
Patent 6179518: Adjustable manhole cover frame
(ROAD STRUCTURE, PROCESS, OR APPARATUS : PAVEMENT : Vault cover-closure : Elevation or level adjustment :)
Patent 6179519: Device and a method for moving an object
(ROAD STRUCTURE, PROCESS, OR APPARATUS : APPARATUS : With in situ means for both comminuting and treating, e.g., grading, oiling, stabilizing : Including removal and redepositing means : Specific to a sloped or curved application)
Patent 6179520: Earth compacting machine
(ROAD STRUCTURE, PROCESS, OR APPARATUS : APPARATUS : Means to agitate material : Mounted on screed : Liquid supply)
Patent 6179521: Flexible membrane mounting metal fitting and flexible membrane inflating structural body
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : FLUID CONTROL, TREATMENT, OR CONTAINMENT : Flow control : Artificial water barrier (e.g., dam, levee, etc.) : Flexible : Vertical wall buttress)
Patent 6179522: Mobile refuse center structure for containment and handling of hazardous materials
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : SUBTERRANEAN WASTE DISPOSAL, CONTAINMENT, OR TREATMENT : Waste barrier, containment, or monitoring : Complete containment structure : With heat)
Patent 6179523: Method for pipeline installation
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : SUBTERRANEAN OR SUBMARINE PIPE OR CABLE LAYING, RETRIEVING, MANIPULATING, OR TREATING : Submerging, raising, or manipulating line of pipe or cable in or from marine environment : With assembling of line structure : Pipe tensioner)
Patent 6179524: Staggered fairing system for suppressing vortex-induced-vibration
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : MARINE STRUCTURE OR FABRICATION THEREOF : Structure protection : Separable transport means)
Patent 6179525: Floating dock section
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : MARINE STRUCTURE OR FABRICATION THEREOF : Dock : Floating : Resilient block)
Patent 6179526: Method for forming a pile isolation void
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : FOUNDATION : Columnar structure (e.g., pier, pile) : Process or apparatus for installing : Having tensioner)
Patent 6179527: Apparatus for inserting flexible members into the earth
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : FOUNDATION : Columnar structure (e.g., pier, pile) : Process or apparatus for installing : Having tensioner)
Patent 6179528: End-mill tool with high and low helical flutes and related method for rough cutting and finishing a workpiece
(CUTTERS, FOR SHAPING : ROTARY CUTTING TOOL : Face or end mill : With cutting edge entirely across end of tool (e.g., router bit, end mill, etc.) : Sectional support)
Patent 6179529: Method and apparatus for drilling a bore
(CUTTING BY USE OF ROTATING AXIALLY MOVING TOOL : WITH WORK-INFEED MEANS : Including nozzle)
Patent 6179530: Expansion clamping chuck
(CUTTING BY USE OF ROTATING AXIALLY MOVING TOOL : TOOL-SUPPORT : With tool-retaining means : Including laterally movable tool-carrier)
Patent 6179531: Portable machine for processing keys
(GEAR CUTTING, MILLING, OR PLANING : MILLING : With regulation of operation by templet, card, or other replaceable information supply : To cut lock key : Complete cycle : Using plural, selectively usable tools)
Patent 6179532: Flexible deburring tool
(GEAR CUTTING, MILLING, OR PLANING : MILLING : Process : Including infeeding : Adapted to trigger fluid energy)
Patent 6179533: Device for clamping a knife of a machine center
(GEAR CUTTING, MILLING, OR PLANING : MILLING : Cutter spindle or spindle support : With cutter holder : And draw bar : Multiple row dividing head)
Patent 6179534: Strap roller device
(FREIGHT ACCOMMODATION ON FREIGHT CARRIER : LOAD LASHING RETAINER OR LOAD LASHING ADJUNCT : Anchor : Including winch or tensioner : Project-retract mounting)
Patent 6179535: Lock chamber
(FREIGHT ACCOMMODATION ON FREIGHT CARRIER : LOAD BRACING MEANS : Panel or frame, wall-to-wall : Track mounted : Wall-to-wall pair, oppositely swinging : Intervening squeeze bag)
Patent 6179536: Expansion dowel
(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) : Expansible element moved relative to stationary expander : Spread by pressing element over initially inserted expander (e.g., push type) : Expander type)
Patent 6179537: Clamping screw
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : EXTERNALLY THREADED FASTENER ELEMENT, E.G., BOLT, SCREW, ETC. : Resiliently flexible : By fluent pressure)
Patent 6179538: Screw for fastening metal or plastic sections or plates onto a base
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : EXTERNALLY THREADED FASTENER ELEMENT, E.G., BOLT, SCREW, ETC. : Head having counter-sinking means : Threadedly attached to shank)
Patent 6179539: Locking clip with moveable collet
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : INTERNALLY THREADED FASTENER ELEMENT, E.G., NUT, ETC. : Multipart : Including movable threaded segments : Tapered)
Patent 6179540: Trailer apparatus for lifting and transporting round hay bales
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : ROUND HAY BALE HANDLING : Vertical rack)
Patent 6179541: Transfer device for lumber packs and other loads
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : PLURAL, STATIC STRUCTURES FOR SUPPORTING DISCRETE LOADS AND CHARGING OR DISCHARGING MEANS THEREFOR : Load-underlying members (e.g., racks, receptacles (or a compartmented receptacle), shelves, troughs, etc.) : Charging or discharging means includes elevating device, movable in horizontal direction (e.g., portable, etc.), having load-sustaining surface : Including additional means to move surface horizontally relative to device : By conveyor movable (e.g., pivotable, etc.) to reposition outlet thereof)
Patent 6179542: Kneeling dolly with ramp brake
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : WHEEL AND WHEEL-TYPE ARTICLE HANDLER AND TRANSPORTER : Vertically swinging article engager : Coacting catch or support)
Patent 6179543: Rack for motor vehicles
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : VEHICLE ATTACHED AUXILIARY CARRIERS : Removable transverse load support)
Patent 6179544: Underride protection
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : SELF-LOADING OR UNLOADING VEHICLES : With load-receiving portion, or significant section thereof, pivotable relative to horizontal : Load-receiving portion includes means which extends longitudinally therefrom to form ramp when portion pivots : With driven means to move load relative to portion)
Patent 6179545: Flip-over ramp
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : SELF-LOADING OR UNLOADING VEHICLES : Conveyor : Skidway : With means for preventing movement of load relative thereto)
Patent 6179546: Externally stowed wheelchair lift
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : SELF-LOADING OR UNLOADING VEHICLES : Loading or unloading by other carrier or mover means, and the load movement thereof : Raising or lowering of load or load holder includes curvilinear movement : Carrier movable to storage position beneath vehicle : Tailgate)
Patent 6179547: Work loading/unloading apparatus
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : APPARATUS FOR MOVING INTERSUPPORTING ARTICLES INTO, WITHIN, OR FROM FREESTANDING, ORDERLY LAYERED, OR MUTUALLY STABILIZING ORDERLY GROUP : Stack forming apparatus : Takes articles for stack from another group : And varying orientation of tapered articles in stack)
Patent 6179548: Folded carton stacking and packing apparatus
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : APPARATUS FOR MOVING INTERSUPPORTING ARTICLES INTO, WITHIN, OR FROM FREESTANDING, ORDERLY LAYERED, OR MUTUALLY STABILIZING ORDERLY GROUP : Stack forming apparatus : Stacks articles on different supports : And combines into single stack : And conveyor for receiving unloaded stack)
Patent 6179549: Loading and unloading device for sheet metals
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : APPARATUS FOR MOVING INTERSUPPORTING ARTICLES INTO, WITHIN, OR FROM FREESTANDING, ORDERLY LAYERED, OR MUTUALLY STABILIZING ORDERLY GROUP : Unstacking apparatus : Removes highest article first from stack : With stack elevating means : Coacting screws)
Patent 6179550: Device for individually separating flat articles
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : APPARATUS FOR MOVING INTERSUPPORTING ARTICLES INTO, WITHIN, OR FROM FREESTANDING, ORDERLY LAYERED, OR MUTUALLY STABILIZING ORDERLY GROUP : Unstacking apparatus : Removes lowest article first from stack : Includes endless belt article separator : By magnetic force)
Patent 6179551: Gas turbine containment casing
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : INCLUDING DESTRUCTIBLE, FUSIBLE, OR DEFORMABLE NON-REUSABLE PART : Axial flow runner)
Patent 6179552: Speed control unit for a pneumatic rotation motor
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WITH CONTROL MEANS RESPONSIVE TO NON-CYCLIC CONDITION SENSING, CENTRIFUGAL ACTUATION OR TORQUE : Centrifugally initiated valve controlling fluid flow in shaft or runner : Diverse part is runner portion or connection to shaft)
Patent 6179553: Multiple stage centrifugal pump
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : PLURAL RUNNERS SUPPORTED FOR RELATIVE MOTION OR ON SEPARATE SHAFTS : With means for selective runner operation or drive shaft connection : Axial flow runner)
Patent 6179554: Low friction fluid bearing and turbine using same
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WITH SHAFT CONNECTED FLUID FORCE SUBJECTED THRUST BALANCING SURFACE : In separate chamber having non-system fluid inlet : Plural, axially spaced blades in each path)
Patent 6179555: Sealing of T.O.B.I feed plenum
(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 6179556: Turbine blade tip with offset squealer
(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 6179557: Turbine cooling
(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 6179558: Filtering pump assembly
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WITH SEPARATING MEANS OR GUARD FOR SOLID MATTER IN WORKING FLUID (E.G., DEBRIS, ETC.) : Diverse fluids to motor)
Patent 6179559: Variable camber vane
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : SELECTIVELY ADJUSTABLE VANE OR WORKING FLUID CONTROL MEANS : Upstream of runner : Plural and arcuately or circularly arranged around runner axis : Individually pivoted vanes : And fixed vane :)
Patent 6179560: Turbomachinery module with improved maintainability
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WORKING FLUID PASSAGE OR DISTRIBUTING MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH RUNNER (E.G., CASING, ETC.) : Plural distributing means immediately upstream of runner : Arcuately or circularly arranged around runner axis : Removably secured or mounted in casing : Axially arranged securing or mounting means : Vanes and blade in same radial plane)
Patent 6179561: Fan wheel structures
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WORKING FLUID PASSAGE OR DISTRIBUTING MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH RUNNER (E.G., CASING, ETC.) : Vane or deflector : Plural and arcuately or circularly arranged in radial plane around runner axis : Plane intersects with runner blade : Including spirally configurated vane(s))
Patent 6179562: Blower
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WORKING FLUID PASSAGE OR DISTRIBUTING MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH RUNNER (E.G., CASING, ETC.) : Vane or deflector : Plural and arcuately or circularly arranged in radial plane around runner axis : Plane intersects with runner blade : Nonradial flow runner : Diverse size or spacing in different spaced vane sets)
Patent 6179563: Wind-powered drive shaft
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : WITH MEANS POSITIONING FLUID CURRENT DRIVEN IMPELLER RELATIVE TO FLOW DIRECTION : Feathering cycle related to flow direction : Horizontal deflection relative to flow-aligned vane)
Patent 6179564: Portable electric fan
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : AMBULANT, BODY SUPPORTED OR WITH CARRYING HANDLE : Integral with or directly attached to rotary device or part (e.g., flywheel, pulley, etc.))
Patent 6179565: Coolable airfoil structure
(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 6179566: Blower Wheel assembly with steel hub, and method of making same
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : PERIMETRIC BLADING EXTENDING AXIALLY BETWEEN ANNULAR MEMBERS (E.G., SQUIRREL CAGE TYPE, ETC.) : Flow confining casing, shroud or passage)
Patent 6179567: Turbomachinery blade or vane with a survivable machining datum
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : ROTOR HAVING FLOW CONFINING OR DEFLECTING WEB, SHROUD OR CONTINUOUS PASSAGE : Axially extending shroud ring or casing : Segmental shroud : Conical web)
Patent 6179568: Piston pump and method of reducing vapor lock
(PUMPS : PROCESSES : Getter heating, vaporizing, or regeneration)
Patent 6179569: Liquid transportation apparatus
(PUMPS : WITH SIGNAL, INDICATOR, OR INSPECTION MEANS : Mechanically actuated valve carried by piston)
Patent 6179570: Variable pump control for hydraulic fan drive
(PUMPS : CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL OF DRIVE TRANSMISSION OR PUMP DISPLACEMENT : Vapor generator type)
Patent 6179571: Swash plate type compressor
(PUMPS : CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL OF DRIVE TRANSMISSION OR PUMP DISPLACEMENT : Adjustable cam or linkage : Axial cam : Rotary expansible chamber pump)
Patent 6179572: Displacement control valve mechanism of variable displacement compressor and compressor using such a mechanism
(PUMPS : CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL OF DRIVE TRANSMISSION OR PUMP DISPLACEMENT : Adjustable cam or linkage : Axial cam : With sump pressure actuation : By movable conduit or conduit wall (e.g., combining tube))
Patent 6179573: Vacuum pump with inverted motor
(PUMPS : SUCCESSIVE STAGES : Movable confining means)
Patent 6179574: Apparatus for pressurizing fluids and using them to perform work
(PUMPS : THREE OR MORE CYLINDERS ARRANGED IN PARALLEL, RADIAL, OR CONICAL RELATIONSHIP WITH ROTARY TRANSMISSION AXIS : Reciprocating rigid stages)
Patent 6179576: Reciprocating compressor
(PUMPS : THREE OR MORE CYLINDERS ARRANGED IN PARALLEL, RADIAL, OR CONICAL RELATIONSHIP WITH ROTARY TRANSMISSION AXIS : Reciprocating rigid stages)
Patent 6179577: Electric fuel pump with fuel heater
(PUMPS : COMBINED : Pressure responsive relief or bypass valve)
Patent 6179578: Compressor with oil separating structure
(PUMPS : COMBINED : Pressure responsive relief or bypass valve)
Patent 6179579: Multi-stage side-channel fuel pump for a motor vehicle
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Pump within rotary working member : Pump within armature : Stator within armature)
Patent 6179580: Motor-pump arrangement
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Including means for facilitating assembly or disassembly of pump to or from motor or fixed support : Pump within armature)
Patent 6179581: Pump connection to drive shaft
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Including means for facilitating assembly or disassembly of pump to or from motor or fixed support : Pump within armature)
Patent 6179582: Oil pump attachment structure for engine
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Including means for facilitating assembly or disassembly of pump to or from motor or fixed support : Pump within armature)
Patent 6179583: Metered fluid delivery device
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Fluid motor : Common pumping and motor working member : Fluid pump)
Patent 6179584: Microejector pump
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Electric or magnetic motor : Collapsible wall pump : Diaphragm type : Piezoelectric driven : Double acting motor piston)
Patent 6179585: Modular plug connector for use with a submergible pumping system
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Electric or magnetic motor : Rotary motor and rotary nonexpansible chamber pump : Submersible type : Unitary pump and motor working member)
Patent 6179586: Dual diaphragm, single chamber mesopump
(PUMPS : EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER TYPE : Valve in collapsible wall pumping member : Deformation by rolling or sliding engagement member)
Patent 6179587: Dispensing valve mounted on dispensing pumps
(PUMPS : EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER TYPE : Mechanically actuated distributor : Plural pumping chambers : Common element forms inlet or discharge distributor for plural chambers : Element forms both inlet and discharge distributor : Adjustable backing)
Patent 6179588: Check valve device for a scroll machine
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : WORKING MEMBER HAS PLANETARY OR PLANETATING MOVEMENT : Helical working member, e.g., scroll : Axially spaced working chambers)
Patent 6179589: Scroll machine with discus discharge valve
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : WORKING MEMBER HAS PLANETARY OR PLANETATING MOVEMENT : Helical working member, e.g., scroll : Axially spaced working chambers)
Patent 6179590: Scroll fluid apparatus having axial adjustment mechanisms for the scrolls
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : WORKING MEMBER HAS PLANETARY OR PLANETATING MOVEMENT : Helical working member, e.g., scroll : Axially spaced working chambers)
Patent 6179591: Conical hub bearing for scroll machine
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : WORKING MEMBER HAS PLANETARY OR PLANETATING MOVEMENT : Helical working member, e.g., scroll : Axially spaced working chambers)
Patent 6179592: Reverse rotation flank separator for a scroll compressor
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : WORKING MEMBER HAS PLANETARY OR PLANETATING MOVEMENT : Helical working member, e.g., scroll : With biasing means, e.g., axial or radial : With working fluid bias)
Patent 6179593: Displacement fluid machine
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : WORKING MEMBER HAS PLANETARY OR PLANETATING MOVEMENT : Plural working members or chambers : Circumferentially spaced working chambers : With working fluid bias)
Patent 6179594: Air-cooled shaft seal
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : SHAFT OR TRUNNION LUBRICATION OR SEALING BY DIVERTED WORKING FLUID PORTION : With coolant air impelling means or finned cylinder surface)
Patent 6179595: Hydraulic gear machine having a transmission shaft in a bearing tube
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : WITH MECHANICAL SEALING : With coolant air impelling means or finned cylinder surface)
Patent 6179596: Micromotor and micropump
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : MOVING CYLINDER : Rotating : Rotary internal reacting member : Intermeshing peripheral surfaces : Inner member has five or more teeth : With filler element (e.g., crescent))
Patent 6179597: Automatic lubricator for injection molding machine
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : WITH MEANS LUBRICATING COOPERATING APPARATUS PARTS : To work downstream of shaping means)
Patent 6179598: Apparatus for filling a gap between spaced layers of a semiconductor
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : DISTINCT MEANS TO FEED, SUPPORT OR MANIPULATE PREFORM STOCK AND MEANS FOR SHAPING FLUENT OR BULK STOCK TO FORM UNITED PRODUCT : Opposed coacting press members)
Patent 6179599: Sealing ejector pin
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : DISTINCT MEANS TO FEED, SUPPORT OR MANIPULATE PREFORM STOCK AND MEANS FOR SHAPING FLUENT OR BULK STOCK TO FORM UNITED PRODUCT : Opposed registering coacting female molds : Means to feed or support plural preforms to or at extrusion means)
Patent 6179600: Process and device for hydraulic drive of injection molding machines
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : CONTROL MEANS RESPONSIVE TO OR ACTUATED BY MEANS SENSING OR DETECTING A CONDITION OR MATERIAL TRIGGERED : Feed control of material en route to shaping area : Of mold cavity or fluent material to shaping or discharging orifice)
Patent 6179601: Simplified stereolithographic object formation methods of overcoming minimum recoating depth limitations
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : MEANS APPLYING ELECTRICAL OR WAVE ENERGY DIRECTLY TO WORK : Radiated energy : Element is means determining product size)
Patent 6179602: Apparatus and method for delivering an adhesive sheet into a mold
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : PREFORM SEVERING MEANS : Serially arranged with preform reshaping means : Severing means preceding shaping means : Pivoted to rim)
Patent 6179603: Rubber mold cold runner system
(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.) : Molding of thermosetting or cross-linking stock : With rotary support for molds)
Patent 6179604: Valve gate device for use in an injection mold
(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 6179605: Rotary injection mold
(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 6179606: Arrangement for a latch lock for moulding tools
(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 product ejector : And product ejector)
Patent 6179607: Two-platen mold-clamping apparatus
(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 lock mold in closed position : Charger and closing means on same side of mold)
Patent 6179608: Swirling flashback arrestor
(COMBUSTION : PROCESS OF COMBUSTION OR BURNER OPERATION : Flame shaping, or distributing components in combustion zone : Whirling, recycling material, or reversing flow in an enclosed flame zone :)
Patent 6179609: Compact external torch assembly for semiconductor processing
(COMBUSTION : PROCESS OF COMBUSTION OR BURNER OPERATION : Heating feed : Oxidizer added to region of incomplete combustion)
Patent 6179610: Composite refractory tile for metallurgical furnace members
(HEATING : HEATING APPARATUS ELEMENT HAVING PROTECTIVE COOLING STRUCTURE : Horizontal, planar, openwork, work support above burner)
Patent 6179611: Dental optical coherence domain reflectometry explorer
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Having means to emit radiation or facilitate viewing of the work : Switch or valve controlled by presence of device on support)
Patent 6179612: Fast transfer yoke
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Having gauge or guide : Having tool, marker, or coupling or guiding means therefor : Parallel drilling : Having lock or adjustable stop for pivoted work holder)
Patent 6179613: Compressed water supply system and supply device for dental unit-chair
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Having intra-oral dispensing means : Movably mounter tray or holder)
Patent 6179614: Dental instrument and processes
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Having intra-oral dispensing means : Dispensed material discharged by fluid current : Dispenser externally mounted on tool or handpiece)
Patent 6179615: Dental drill with integral guide
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Tool bit : Plugger)
Patent 6179616: Dental drill
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Tool bit : Plugger)
Patent 6179617: Microbrush for endodontic use
(DENTISTRY : METHOD OR MATERIAL FOR TESTING, TREATING, RESTORING, OR REMOVING NATURAL TEETH : Endodontic : Method of fabricating)
Patent 6179618: Heightened realism for computer-controlled units in real-time activity simulation
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : VEHICLE OPERATOR INSTRUCTION OR TESTING : Flight vehicle : Periscope view simulation)
Patent 6179619: Game machine for moving object
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : VEHICLE OPERATOR INSTRUCTION OR TESTING : Automobile or truck : Simulation of view from vehicle : Obstacle or other means contacted by improperly driven vehicle)
Patent 6179620: Firefighter training building model
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : OCCUPATION : Fire fighting : Visual signalling)
Patent 6179621: Prayer strand marker
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : RELIGION : Rosary : Means on hand or finger for indicating finger to be used)
Patent 6179622: Memory card connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : With guide for directing panel circuit movement : Panel mounted connector which receives edge of panel circuit)
Patent 6179623: Electrical socket
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : With provision to conduct electricity from panel circuit to another panel circuit : Micro panel circuit arrangement, e.g., ICM, DIP, chip, wafer, etc. : Dual inline package (DIP) : Contact having resilient shank)
Patent 6179624: Land grid array 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 : Micro panel circuit arrangement, e.g., ICM, DIP, chip, wafer, etc. : Dual inline package (DIP) : Leadless : Having radially outwardly facing contact surface)
Patent 6179625: Removable interlockable first and second connectors having engaging flexible members and process of making same
(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 : Overlying second preformed panel circuit, both adapted to be electrically connected : Dual inline package (DIP))
Patent 6179626: Electrical connection system
(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 : Overlying second preformed panel circuit, both adapted to be electrically connected : Dual inline package (DIP))
Patent 6179627: High speed interface converter module
(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 6179628: Electric connection box
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : Within distinct housing spaced from panel circuit arrangement : Automotive junction box : Connected by transversely inserted pin)
Patent 6179629: Electrical connector with improved contact tail aligning effectiveness
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : Distinct contact secured to panel circuit : Panel circuit adapted to move along panel plane relative to coupling part for insertion of male contact : Connected by transversely inserted pin)
Patent 6179630: Electrical connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : Distinct contact secured to panel circuit : Panel circuit adapted to move along panel plane relative to coupling part for insertion of male contact : Connected by transversely inserted pin)
Patent 6179631: Electrical contact for a printed circuit board
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : Distinct contact secured to panel circuit : Contact soldered to panel circuit : In or for use in panel circuit aperture)
Patent 6179632: Electrical connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : Distinct contact secured to panel circuit : Contact soldered to panel circuit : In or for use in panel circuit aperture)
Patent 6179633: AC adapter having rotating plug
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : CONNECTOR MOVABLE BETWEEN ACCESSIBLE AND INACCESSIBLE POSITIONS : Having removable closure)
Patent 6179634: Floor box cover assembly
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH CONTACT PREVENTER OR RETRACTABLE COVER PART : Movably mounted : Movable about axis : Connector moved rectilinearly for engagement, preventer or cover moved rectilinearly and parallel thereto)
Patent 6179635: Rotary-control memory card ejector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING SEPARATOR : Nonconducting pusher : Integral retainer and cam separator)
Patent 6179636: Holder of an electric connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING SEPARATOR : Nonconducting pusher : Including handle for direct manual urge to separate : Coaxial contacts, center one comprising separator, e.g., photo flash)
Patent 6179637: Assembly and method for automatically providing secondary connections for switchgear
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : SELF ALIGNING CONTACT : Contact mounted in floating nonconductive holder : Connector including housing or panel to support holder : Coil spring with provision to utilize conductivity thereof)
Patent 6179638: Connector for use in a card reader
(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 6179639: Electrical connector with a resiliently expansible locking element
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : HAVING RESILIENT HOUSING FOR SEALING WITH COUPLED CONNECTOR : Housing comprising resilient latching means : Combined with distinct cable sheath sealing element or material)
Patent 6179640: High temperature minimal (zero) insertion force socket
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Including compound movement of coupling part : Pivotal movement)
Patent 6179641: Electrical connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Retaining means : Toroidal band urged radially of connection or adapted to be compressed for retention, e.g., O-ring : With socket contact transversely engaging male threaded part)
Patent 6179642: Electrical connector assembly having strain-relief
(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 6179643: Connector lock mechanism
(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 6179644: Power and data network system media architecture
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : CONTACT COMPRISING CUTTER (SEVERING, PIERCING, ABRADING, SCRAPING, BREAKING OR TEARING) : For supporting connector)
Patent 6179645: High density electrical connector adaptable to the wires of different diameters and the method of making the same
(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 : Longitudinally and laterally staggered contacts : Three or more such contacts)
Patent 6179646: Cable clamp assembly
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH STRESS RELIEVING MEANS FOR CONDUCTOR TO TERMINAL JOINT : Conductor gripped by or entirely within connector housing : Conductor clamping and shaping)
Patent 6179647: Light set arrangement
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH STRESS RELIEVING MEANS FOR CONDUCTOR TO TERMINAL JOINT : Conductor gripped outside connector housing by distinct clamp : Transverse conductor gripping screw, or with means to transversely move conductor gripping means)
Patent 6179648: Connector assembly and male connector assembly associated therewith
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : INCLUDING OR FOR USE WITH TAPE CABLE : With mating connection region formed by bared cable : Bared cable wrapped into U-shape about insertion projection : With additional contacts comprising coupling part mating along axis normal to conductor)
Patent 6179649: SIM card incorporated in battery pack of terminal
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : ENERGY CELL SUBSTITUTION DEVICE INCLUDING PLURAL CONTACTS (E.G., JUMPER) OR WITH SUPPORT MEANS FOR ENERGY CELL : Including connector housing surrounding cable)
Patent 6179650: Modularized electric connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SUPPORTING MEANS FOR COUPLING PART : Supporting plural, independent coupling parts : Yoke)
Patent 6179651: Stacked connector assembly
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SUPPORTING MEANS FOR COUPLING PART : Supporting plural, independent coupling parts : Stacked right-angle connector for use on printed circuit board (i.e., PCB) : With additional contacts comprising coupling part mating along axis normal to conductor)
Patent 6179652: IC card connector assembly
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SUPPORTING MEANS FOR COUPLING PART : Supporting plural, independent coupling parts : Stacked right-angle connector for use on printed circuit board (i.e., PCB) : With additional contacts comprising coupling part mating along axis normal to conductor)
Patent 6179653: Stacking computer connector
(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 6179654: Bumper mounted cord set
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SUPPORTING MEANS FOR COUPLING PART : Coupling part or mating part extending into panel opening : With opening encircling retaining collar : Movement about connective axis; e.g., bayonet)
Patent 6179655: Electrical connecting device
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SUPPORTING MEANS FOR COUPLING PART : Coupling part or mating part extending into panel opening : Including resilient securing : Concentrically screw threaded collar)
Patent 6179656: Guide tube for coupling an end connector to a coaxial cable
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : INCLUDING OR FOR USE WITH COAXIAL CABLE : To be engaged by suspension means)
Patent 6179657: Waterproof connector and method of assembling the same
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : COUPLING PART INCLUDING FLEXING INSULATION : Sealing : With radially compressible cable grip)
Patent 6179658: Sealing arrangement between an electrical connector and an electrical conductor
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : COUPLING PART INCLUDING FLEXING INSULATION : Sealing : With radially compressible cable grip)
Patent 6179659: Electrical contact device and associated method of manufacture
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : COUPLING PART INCLUDING FLEXING INSULATION : Storage strip for a plurality of coupling parts : Within rigid coupling part shell)
Patent 6179660: Connector apparatus
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : COUPLING PART INCLUDING FLEXING INSULATION : Hinged or flexed detent on insulation engaging to secure contact within coupling part housing : Receptacle adapted to bias contact and cause indirect gripping of mating contact)
Patent 6179661: Electrical connector with a securely attached shield
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : HAVING OR PROVIDING INDUCTIVE OR CAPACITIVE SHIELD : Molded connector body)
Patent 6179662: Cable end connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : HAVING OR PROVIDING INDUCTIVE OR CAPACITIVE SHIELD : Molded connector body)
Patent 6179663: High density electrical interconnect system having enhanced grounding and cross-talk reduction capability
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : HAVING OR PROVIDING INDUCTIVE OR CAPACITIVE SHIELD : Conductive shielding material individually surrounding or interposed between mutually insulated contacts : Having laterally spaced prongs)
Patent 6179664: 64PCI-ISA add-on card with a card edge connector that can plug into both 64PCI-ISA and 32PCI-ISA slots
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Plural-contact coupling part : For coupling to edge of printed circuit board or to coupling part secured to such edge : Having elongated slot for receiving edge of printed circuit board : Having polarizing means : Lamp or electron tube socket or base)
Patent 6179665: Multi-function outlet strip having cable organizing features
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Plural-contact coupling part : Two or more plural-contact coupling parts combined in one integral unit : Unit includes receptacle for receiving plug having spaced, longitudinally engaging, prong-like contacts : Having receptacle at each of parallel opposed surfaces or sides : Wherein the plug is combined with a plurality of the receptacles adapted to receive spaced-prong plug)
Patent 6179666: Two-way radio accessory quick connect and extension cord
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Plural-contact coupling part : Plural-contact coupling part comprises receptacle or plug : Having only push-pull-engaging contacts spaced along longitudinal axis of engagement (e.g., jack-type receptacle or plug) : Plug having cylindrical or annular contacts of substantially the same diameter (e.g., jack-type plug) : Receptacle having internal screw-thread-coupling contact)
Patent 6179667: High frequency electrical connector assembly with forward facing contact/terminal member securing insert
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Plural-contact coupling part : Plural-contact coupling part comprises receptacle or plug : Having push-pull-engaging contacts spaced along planar side wall transverse to longitudinal engagement axis (e.g., telephone jack or plug) : Having bayonet-coupling contact)
Patent 6179668: Electric connector including a circuit board
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Plural-contact coupling part : Plural-contact coupling part comprises receptacle or plug : Having push-pull-engaging contacts spaced along planar side wall transverse to longitudinal engagement axis (e.g., telephone jack or plug) : Having bayonet-coupling contact)
Patent 6179669: Molded receptacle for a daisy chain power cord assembly
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Plural-contact coupling part : Plural-contact coupling part comprises receptacle or plug : Receptacle for receiving plug having spaced, longitudinally engaging, prong-like contacts : By key or guideway)
Patent 6179670: Connector having a position regulating structure
(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 6179671: Electric connector with terminal locking member
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Metallic connector or contact secured to insulation : Secured by superposition of insulating body parts : Latching part unitary with metallic connector or contact)
Patent 6179672: Locking mechanism of deflector for watercraft
(MARINE PROPULSION : JET DRIVE : Direction control for fluid jet : With bucket or clamshell-type reversing means : Chain and sprocket)
Patent 6179673: Outboard motor protection apparatus
(MARINE PROPULSION : SCREW PROPELLER : With means effecting or facilitating movement of propulsion unit or a segment of the propulsion unit (e.g., tilting or steering) : With means to lift propeller when an obstruction is hit : Tilt and/or trim)
Patent 6179674: Mounting system for a marine propulsion device
(MARINE PROPULSION : INBOARD ENGINE MOUNT : Having thru-hull sealing means : Having guard for oar)
Patent 6179675: Swimming fin and manufacture process thereof
(BUOYS, RAFTS, AND AQUATIC DEVICES : SWIMMING AID TO INCREASE STROKE EFFICIENCY : Foot attached : Flipper : Encircling flexible member)
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