Patents 6179676 - 6179931

 

 

Patent 6179676: Shock tower
(BUOYS, RAFTS, AND AQUATIC DEVICES : WATER SKIMMING OR WALKING DEVICE : Water ski : With seat : Encircling flexible member)

Patent 6179677: Water sport belt
(BUOYS, RAFTS, AND AQUATIC DEVICES : WATER RESCUE OR LIFE PROTECTING APPARATUS : Personal flotation device : For torso : With buoyancy means substantially encircling the torso : Buoyancy means is a continuous member : Having buoyancy means)

Patent 6179678: Method of manufacturing electron-emitting device electron source and image-forming apparatus
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : With assembly or disassembly : Display or gas panel making :)

Patent 6179679: Method and system for curing ultra violet curable sealant that is shadowed by metallization
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : With assembly or disassembly : Display or gas panel making : With sealing :)

Patent 6179680: Safety device for a spring loaded flying toy
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : AERODYNAMICALLY SUPPORTED OR RETARDED : Glider : And projector or launcher : Resiliently biased projector : Including means to retain resilient propulsion member in stressed condition : Flaccid element wound about and in contact with portion which moves aloft)

Patent 6179681: Universal connector toy
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : CONSTRUCTION TOY : Including connectable panels or strips : Having resilient interlocking portions : Extending transversely through panel or strip)

Patent 6179682: Teaching toy telephone
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : TELEPHONE : Contacting, mutually attracted members)

Patent 6179683: Swimming aquatic creature simulator
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : AQUATIC : Including remote control means or tether : Including hand-manipulatable actuator)

Patent 6179684: Flexible game call with replacement diaphragm
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : OPERATED BY RELATIVELY MOVING FLUID OR PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL : Including mouthpiece for blowing or sucking : Vibratory reed sounder : Including distinct means for enabling selection of pitch)

Patent 6179685: Toy
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : FIGURE TOY OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Limb, hand or foot : Eye)

Patent 6179686: Running toy system
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : DISCRETE LAUNCHER, ACCELERATOR, OR RETARDER FOR TOY VEHICLE : On wheeled vehicle)

Patent 6179687: Undergarments with invisible strap
(FOUNDATION GARMENTS : BREAST OR CHEST, E.G., BRASSIERES : Shoulder strap arrangements and connecting features : Detachable, e.g., convertible to strapless : With additional nonelastic connector means)

Patent 6179688: Method and apparatus for detecting the endpoint of a chemical-mechanical polishing operation
(ABRADING : PRECISION DEVICE OR PROCESS - OR WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL : By optical sensor : Cyclic control)

Patent 6179689: Spherical mirror surface processing method and device
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Glass or stone abrading : By blasting)

Patent 6179690: Substrate polishing apparatus
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Glass or stone abrading : By blasting)

Patent 6179691: Method for endpoint detection for copper CMP
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Glass or stone abrading : By blasting)

Patent 6179692: Work machining method
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : With critical temperature modification or control of work or abradant : Bearing raceway)

Patent 6179693: In-situ/self-propelled polishing pad conditioner and cleaner
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : With tool treating or forming : Deforming)

Patent 6179694: Extended guide rings with built-in slurry supply line
(ABRADING : MACHINE : Rotary tool : Rotary disk : Work rotating : Rotary work holder : By means loosely confining work : Gear generating)

Patent 6179695: Chemical mechanical polishing apparatus and method
(ABRADING : MACHINE : Rotary tool : Rotary disk : Work rotating : Rotary work holder : Planar surface abrading : Gear generating)

Patent 6179696: Powered oscillating hand tool
(ABRADING : FRAME OR MOUNT : Portable abrader : Orbital motion tool : Rotary disk tool)

Patent 6179697: Grindstone adapter
(ABRADING : FRAME OR MOUNT : Portable abrader : Rotary disk tool : Rotary disk tool)

Patent 6179698: Self-aligning tool for hands-free cross-sectioning of an integrated circuit
(ABRADING : WORK HOLDER : Rotary tool supporter)

Patent 6179699: Shape memory alloy-controlled slurry dispense system for CMP processing
(ABRADING : ACCESSORY : Abradant supplying : Internal abrader)

Patent 6179700: Mechanism for honing non round cylinder bores and machine adapter assembly
(ABRADING : CARRIER FOR RELATIVELY MOVABLE SIMULTANEOUSLY USABLE TOOLS : For radially movable tools : Work guard)

Patent 6179701: Overhead conveyor system for slaughtered chickens or other poultry
(BUTCHERING : CONVEYER : Orienting : Carcass conveyed to cutter in horizontal position)

Patent 6179702: Rotary shackle with position lock
(BUTCHERING : SUPPORT : Carcass or portion suspended (i.e., hanger) : Fowl : Neck puller)

Patent 6179703: Device and method for separating foreign objects from a mass of coins
(COIN HANDLING : ASSORTER : Electric computation)

Patent 6179704: Coin dispenser with pilferage detection
(COIN HANDLING : MISCELLANEOUS : With tapered guide)

Patent 6179705: Accessory for exhaust gas vents
(VENTILATION : CHIMNEY OR STACK : Chimneytop or stacktop structure (e.g., cowl) : Spaced cap : And skirt deflector extending outwardly from chimney or stack : And skirt deflector extending outwardly from chimney or stack)

Patent 6179706: Seat air conditioner for vehicle
(VENTILATION : VEHICLE (E.G., AUTOMOBILE, ETC.) : Seat structure : Having outlet airway)

Patent 6179707: Ventilation nozzle for vehicles
(VENTILATION : VEHICLE (E.G., AUTOMOBILE, ETC.) : Having inlet airway : Including specific air distributor : Having exterior door)

Patent 6179708: Air-conditioning equipment for vehicles
(VENTILATION : VEHICLE (E.G., AUTOMOBILE, ETC.) : Having inlet airway : Including specific air distributor : Sweeping type : Wheel-axle operated)

Patent 6179709: In-situ monitoring of linear substrate polishing operations
(ABRADING : PRECISION DEVICE OR PROCESS - OR WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL : By optical sensor : Cyclic control)

Patent 6179710: Electronic system and method for operating an auxiliary incentive game
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : In a chance application : Geometric maze)

Patent 6179711: Method of scoring a video wagering game
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : Credit/debit monitoring or manipulation (e.g., game entry, betting, prize level, etc.) : Lot generator (e.g., card distribution, simulated dice, random number generator, etc.))

Patent 6179712: Game machine having speaker
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : Perceptible output or display (e.g., tactile, etc.) : Audible : Image projection)

Patent 6179713: Full-time turn based network multiplayer game
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : With communication link (e.g., television broadcast, etc.) : Network type (e.g., computer network, etc.) : Pivotally-translatable handle (e.g., joystick, etc.))

Patent 6179714: Apparatus for damping vibrations
(ROTARY SHAFTS, GUDGEONS, HOUSINGS, AND FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS FOR ROTARY SHAFTS : FLUID COUPLING : Including member deformable by relative movement between shafts)

Patent 6179715: Torsional damper, in particular for motor vehicle clutch friction
(ROTARY SHAFTS, GUDGEONS, HOUSINGS, AND FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS FOR ROTARY SHAFTS : TORQUE TRANSMITTED VIA FLEXIBLE ELEMENT : Coil spring : Plural : Perpendicular to shaft : Between axially spaced plates : Interposed friction or braking element : With biasing means :)

Patent 6179716: Eccentric shaft coupling
(ROTARY SHAFTS, GUDGEONS, HOUSINGS, AND FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS FOR ROTARY SHAFTS : TORQUE TRANSMITTED VIA FLEXIBLE ELEMENT : Nonmetallic element : Annular element between and coincident with drive and driven members : Including means to receive radially spaced axially extending projection on drive and driven members : Along curved centerline)

Patent 6179717: Driveshafts having convoluted boot seals with ventilation for joint interior
(ROTARY SHAFTS, GUDGEONS, HOUSINGS, AND FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS FOR ROTARY SHAFTS : HOUSING : Flexible housing : Corrugated structure : With screw device for adjusting radial position of rolling body)

Patent 6179718: Hole forming apparatus
(THREADED, HEADED FASTENER, OR WASHER MAKING: PROCESS AND APPARATUS : APPARATUS FOR MAKING EXTERNALLY THREADED FASTENER OR ARTICLE, E.G., SCREW, BOLT, ETC. : Headed fastener with element, e.g., bolt with nut and washer)

Patent 6179719: Golf ball dispenser
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Ball feeding means and tee : Pivotal arm ball feed : Electrical)

Patent 6179720: Correlation method and apparatus for target-oriented sports activities
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Projectile addressing surface and target, or distance marker (e.g., course, putting green with cup, driving range, miniature golf course, etc.) : Electrical sensor or electrical indicator responsive to swingable implement or projectile : Sensor is projectile responsive (e.g., free-flight detection means, etc.) : Target impact responsive : Including elevator)

Patent 6179721: Golf putting apparatus with variable surface
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Projectile addressing surface and target, or distance marker (e.g., course, putting green with cup, driving range, miniature golf course, etc.) : Non-earth fairway : Target is surface positioned aperture : Selectively contourable (e.g., slope simulating surface, etc.) : Pictorial flight path image display)

Patent 6179722: Putting trainer for speed control
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Target or obstacle (e.g., putting hole, hole marker, sand trap, etc.) : Target on putting surface : Receiver or projectile responsive indicator : Cup diameter restriction means (e.g., filler plug, etc.))

Patent 6179723: Metronome timing and tempo golf swing aid
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Practice swingable implement or indicator associated with swingable implement : Attachable to foot)

Patent 6179724: Device for changing inclination angle of golf ball swing table
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Practice projectile addressing surface (e.g., driving mat, etc.) : Selectively adjustable (e.g., tiltable etc.) : And separate body engagable member)

Patent 6179725: Golf club having angular grooves
Patent 6179726: Iron golf club set
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Club or club support : Club set : Particular correlated head characteristic : Plural barriers, horizontally spaced apart)

Patent 6179727: Dual radius putter
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Club or club support : Head : Curved, grooved, or roughened striking face : Sections connected along longitudinally extending seam)

Patent 6179728: Golf ball
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Ball : Wound interior : Particular material composition or mass distribution)

Patent 6179729: Three-piece wound golf ball
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Ball : Wound interior : Surrounding non-wound spherical core : Having particular cover : Nonwound layer)

Patent 6179730: Game ball with logo formed from UV ink
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Ball : Particular unitary or layered construction : Diverse layer between shperical core and cover)

Patent 6179731: Golf ball
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Ball : Particular cover (e.g., size, material, dimple pattern, etc.) : Particular dimple detail : Depth or width : Nonwound layer)

Patent 6179732: Golf ball and golf ball marking method
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Method : Shank extends below level of projectile addressing surface)

Patent 6179733: Adjustable basketball system with counterweight
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PLAYING FIELD OR COURT GAME; GAME ELEMENT OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR OTHER THAN PROJECTOR OR PROJECTILE, PER SE : Goal or target structure for projectile; element thereof : Apertured or pocketed goal or target (e.g., for hockey, soccer, polo, lacrosse, etc.) : Goal or target is elevated and horizontally disposed (e.g., for basketball, etc.) : Backboard or support structure therefor : With height adjustment feature : Having parallelogram linkage : T-shaped head)

Patent 6179734: Ball game method of play and base
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PLAYING FIELD OR COURT GAME; GAME ELEMENT OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR OTHER THAN PROJECTOR OR PROJECTILE, PER SE : Base for game in which play involves base running (e.g., for baseball, etc.) : Net, with net, or for net)

Patent 6179735: Apparatus and method for maintaining differential tensions in the strings of a sporting racket
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PLAYER HELD AND POWERED, NONMECHANICAL PROJECTOR, PER SE, FOR PROJECTING AERIAL PROJECTILE BY STRIKING; PART THEREOF OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Racket or paddle; accessory therefor (e.g., a tennis racket, tennis racket press, etc.) : With adjustable string-tensioning means : Blade having means to enhance friction upon impacted projectile (e.g., to enhance English upon projectile, etc.))

Patent 6179736: Graphite arrow and method of manufacture
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PROJECTILE, PER SE; PART THEREOF OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Arrow, dart, or shuttlecock; part thereof : Attached tether, streamer, or the like has means adapted to be held by, carried by, or attached to person)

Patent 6179737: Flying disc
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PROJECTILE, PER SE; PART THEREOF OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Disk- or ring-shaped (e.g., ice hockey puck, etc.) : Vane structure (i.e., flight guiding or stabilizing means))

Patent 6179738: Flying toy
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PROJECTILE, PER SE; PART THEREOF OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Boomerang : Ring-shaped (e.g., deck-tennis quoit, etc.))

Patent 6179739: Continuously variable transmission with control arrangement and method for preventing transmission belt slippage
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : PULLEY WITH BELT-RECEIVING GROOVE FORMED BY DRIVE FACES ON RELATIVELY AXIALLY MOVABLE COAXIAL CONFRONTING MEMBERS (E.G., EXPANSIBLE CONE PULLEY, ETC.) : Speed responsive : And load responsive : Including device for shifting belt laterally of its direction of run)

Patent 6179740: Dual-adjustable belt idler
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : MEANS FOR ADJUSTING BELT TENSION OR FOR SHIFTING BELT, PULLEY OR GUIDE ROLL : Guide roll mounted for movement of its axis along arcuate path to tension belt : Plural guide rolls engaging single belt : Shifter actuated by handle pivoted about fixed axis)

Patent 6179741: Random engagement roller chain sprocket with cushion rings and root relief for improved noise characteristics
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : POSITIVE DRIVE PULLEY OR GUIDE ROLL : Having nonmetallic component : Coaxial surface is belt-engaging surface on positive drive pulley of different circumference)

Patent 6179742: Transmission assembly for a powered sliding door system
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : ELECTRIC OR MAGNETIC DRIVE OR CONTROL : With electric or magnetic controlled brake : With nonplanetary drive to electric or magnetic path)

Patent 6179743: Gearing for power sharing in planetary transmission
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : NONPLANETARY VARIABLE SPEED OR DIRECTION TRANSMISSION COMBINED WITH PLANETARY TRANSMISSION : Plural planetary units : Plural power paths to planetary gearing)

Patent 6179744: Trunnion supporting structure of a toroidal continuously variable transmission
(FRICTION GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : FRICTION GEAR INCLUDES IDLER ENGAGING FACING CONCAVE SURFACES : Toroidal : Idler supported by roller bearing : Friction gearing is stepless ratio change)

Patent 6179745: Industrial transmission
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : CLUTCH CONTROL : Engine control linkage mounted on manual gearshift lever)

Patent 6179746: Activity controlled audio-visual system
(EXERCISE DEVICES : HAVING SPECIFIC ELECTRICAL FEATURE : Equipment control : Amount of resistance : Regulates rate of movement :)

Patent 6179747: One piece face and neck exerciser
(EXERCISE DEVICES : FOR HEAD OR NECK : Face (e.g., jaw, lip, etc.) : To create or modify exercise regimen)

Patent 6179748: Chin-up bar
(EXERCISE DEVICES : GYMNASTIC : Horizontal bar : Attached to vertical wall or associated structure : Door or door jamb :)

Patent 6179749: Resistance device
(EXERCISE DEVICES : HAND, WRIST, OR FINGER : Horizontal bar)

Patent 6179750: Hand exercise system
(EXERCISE DEVICES : HAND, WRIST, OR FINGER : Having individual structure engaging each finger used : About axis perpendicular to forearm)

Patent 6179751: Device for ameliorating tennis elbow
(EXERCISE DEVICES : HAND, WRIST, OR FINGER : Having individual structure engaging each finger used : Finger loop : Separately adjustable)

Patent 6179752: Linkage device for a stepping and swinging exerciser
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Stair climbing : Having weight feature (e.g., dumbbell, etc.))

Patent 6179753: Suspension system for exercise apparatus
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Treadmill for foot travel : Utilizing fluid resistance)

Patent 6179754: Sports treadmill
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Treadmill for foot travel : Utilizing fluid resistance)

Patent 6179755: Method and apparatus for securing an infant walker extender to an infant walker
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Occupant propelled support frame having movement facilitating feature for foot travel : Utilizing specific resistance generating structure)

Patent 6179756: Exercise method and apparatus for relieving hip and back pain
(EXERCISE DEVICES : ISOMETRIC : Multidirectionally movable bag or pad)

Patent 6179757: Exercise machine for upper extremities
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing weight resistance : Including stationary support for weight : Having lever carrying the weight : Entire body)

Patent 6179758: Inertial exerciser
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing inertial force resistance : Club)

Patent 6179759: Portable collapsible aquatic abdominal exercise apparatus
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing fluid resistance : Club)

Patent 6179760: Method and device for assisting the leg muscles during cycling
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing resilient force resistance : Including rope element wrapped about another element)

Patent 6179761: Semiconductive roller
(ROLL OR ROLLER : SINGLE ANNULAR MEMBER, PER SE : Specific nonmetallic composition : With rubber or elastomer cover)

Patent 6179762: Cushioning conversion machine
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : CONTROL MEANS ENERGIZED IN RESPONSE TO ACTIVATOR STIMULATED BY CONDITION SENSOR : Responsive to work material, the product or means engaging the work material or the product : To actuate cutting, breaking, tearing, or abrading means : Plural interrelated sensors)

Patent 6179763: Box making machines and method of retrofitting
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : CONTAINER MAKING : Rigid container (e.g., box, carton, cap, cup, etc.) : With cutting, breaking, tearing, or abrading : And form-scoring : Rotary cutting, breaking, tearing, abrading, or form-scoring tool : Opposite side edges)

Patent 6179764: Method and device for treating moving paper webs
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : WITH CUTTING, BREAKING, TEARING, OR ABRADING : And with bending : Folding : And securing by interfitting)

Patent 6179765: Paper dispensing system and method
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : WITH CUTTING, BREAKING, TEARING, OR ABRADING : And with bending : Folding : With means to advance work or product : Folding by roller : Plural applicators)

Patent 6179766: Methods of breast cancer treatment
(SURGERY : RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCE APPLIED TO BODY FOR THERAPY : Measuring anatomical characteristic or force applied to or exerted by body)

Patent 6179767: Focussing of therapeutic radiation on internal structures of living bodies
(SURGERY : RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCE APPLIED TO BODY FOR THERAPY : Measuring anatomical characteristic or force applied to or exerted by body)

Patent 6179768: Capsule for use in brachytherapy and a combination of a capsule for brachytherapy and a guidewire
(SURGERY : RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCE APPLIED TO BODY FOR THERAPY : Radioactive substance placed within body (e.g., inhaled, implanted, injected, etc.) : Injectors/holders for seeds or implants (e.g., capsules) : Fluid reservoir shielding (e.g., syringe))

Patent 6179769: Magnetic stimulus type urinary incontinence treatment apparatus
(SURGERY : MAGNETIC FIELD APPLIED TO BODY FOR THERAPY : Radioactive substance placed within body (e.g., inhaled, implanted, injected, etc.))

Patent 6179770: Coil assemblies for magnetic stimulators
(SURGERY : MAGNETIC FIELD APPLIED TO BODY FOR THERAPY : Electromagnetic coil : Injectors/holders for seeds or implants (e.g., capsules))

Patent 6179771: Coil arrangement for transcranial magnetic stimulation
(SURGERY : MAGNETIC FIELD APPLIED TO BODY FOR THERAPY : Electromagnetic coil : Injectors/holders for seeds or implants (e.g., capsules))

Patent 6179772: Magnetic coil for pulsed electromagnetic field
(SURGERY : MAGNETIC FIELD APPLIED TO BODY FOR THERAPY : Electromagnetic coil : Injectors/holders for seeds or implants (e.g., capsules))

Patent 6179773: Magnetically suspended fluid pump and control system
(SURGERY : CARDIAC AUGMENTATION (PULSATORS, ETC.) : With condition responsive means : Pulsating field)

Patent 6179774: Vacuum driven stimulative sexual aid
(SURGERY : SEXUAL APPLIANCE : Stoma closures (e.g., colostomy plugs))

Patent 6179775: Device to enchance clitoral stimulation during intravaginal intercourse
(SURGERY : SEXUAL APPLIANCE : Stoma closures (e.g., colostomy plugs))

Patent 6179776: Controllable endoscopic sheath apparatus and related method of use
(SURGERY : ENDOSCOPE : With protective sheath : Inflatable cuff or balloon)

Patent 6179777: Fluorescent diagnosing apparatus including optical path switching member
(SURGERY : ENDOSCOPE : Having imaging and illumination means : Fluid channel (e.g., suction, irrigation, aspiration))

Patent 6179778: Computerized method of health prophylaxis through food combining microcomputer for food combining software product for food combining
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING :)

Patent 6179779: Replaceable prism system for applanation tonometer
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Testing aqueous humor pressure or related condition : Electrode composition)

Patent 6179780: Method and apparatus for medical diagnostic ultrasound real-time 3-D transmitting and imaging
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : Using flexible catheter)

Patent 6179781: Medical diagnostic ultrasound method and apparatus for improving doppler processing
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : Doppler effect (e.g., fetal HR monitoring) : Blood flow studies : Hand-held unit)

Patent 6179782: Method and related apparatus for measuring and analyzing a physical quantity of interest through the application of fuzzy logic rules
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Cardiovascular : Visible light radiation)

Patent 6179783: Passive/non-invasive systemic and pulmonary blood pressure measurement
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Cardiovascular : Measuring pressure in heart or blood vessel : Detecting respiratory condition)

Patent 6179784: Respiratory profile parameter determination method and apparatus
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Respiratory : Measuring breath flow or lung capacity : Detector responsive to movement induced variation in impedance of body to electric current)

Patent 6179785: Ambient sensing feature for thermometer recalibration system
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Temperature detection : Locating acupuncture points)

Patent 6179786: System for thermometry-based breast cancer risk-assessment
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Temperature detection : Locating acupuncture points)

Patent 6179787: Collection container assembly
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Liquid collection : Wiping or dabbing)

Patent 6179788: Guide wire with multiple radiopaque sections and method of use
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Flexible catheter guide : Indicator)

Patent 6179789: Enhanced radioactive stent for reduction of restenosis
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Flexible catheter guide : Indicator)

Patent 6179790: Layer of material for use with tissue examination device
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Measuring anatomical characteristic or force applied to or exerted by body : Indicator)

Patent 6179791: Device for heart measurement
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Measuring anatomical characteristic or force applied to or exerted by body : Indicator)

Patent 6179792: Acoustic wave therapy apparatus with reduced noise during acoustic wave emission
(SURGERY: KINESITHERAPY : KINESITHERAPY : Ultrasonic :)

Patent 6179793: Cardiac assist method using an inflatable vest
(SURGERY: KINESITHERAPY : KINESITHERAPY : Exercising appliance : Artificial respiration : Produced by vacuum and compression : Conforms to shape of torso portion : Bicycle)

Patent 6179794: Adjustable vibrating head massaging device
(SURGERY: KINESITHERAPY : KINESITHERAPY : Vibrator : Vibrant armature (e.g., electromagnetic) : Secured to user`s body : Fluid drive means)

Patent 6179795: Adult novelty device
(SURGERY: KINESITHERAPY : KINESITHERAPY : Device with applicator having specific movement : Reciprocating : Fluid drive means)

Patent 6179796: Lymphedema treatment system
(SURGERY: KINESITHERAPY : KINESITHERAPY : Device with applicator having specific movement : Flexible membrane caused to move by fluid pressure : For applying pulsating or sequential pressure : Multiple belts)

Patent 6179797: Therapeutic stimulatory massage device
(SURGERY: KINESITHERAPY : KINESITHERAPY : Device with applicator having specific movement : Flexible membrane caused to move by fluid pressure : Control means for causing pulsation : Multiple belts)

Patent 6179798: Adjustment splint assembly
(SURGERY: SPLINT, BRACE, OR BANDAGE : ORTHOPEDIC BANDAGE : Splint or brace :)

Patent 6179799: Orthosis for supination and pronation of the wrist
(SURGERY: SPLINT, BRACE, OR BANDAGE : ORTHOPEDIC BANDAGE : Splint or brace : Upper extremity : By chemically reactive material (e.g., plaster cast))

Patent 6179800: Splint
(SURGERY: SPLINT, BRACE, OR BANDAGE : ORTHOPEDIC BANDAGE : Splint or brace : Upper extremity : Hand or wrist : With toe protector or use enabling means)

Patent 6179801: Extracorporeal blood processing methods and apparatus
(SURGERY : BLOOD DRAWN AND REPLACED OR TREATED AND RETURNED TO BODY : Constituent removed from blood and remainder returned to body : Component of blood removed (i.e., pheresis) :)

Patent 6179802: Nitrocellulose coated tampon applicator having a pierce-through fingergrip
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INSERTING FIBROUS OR FORAMINOUS RESIDENT PACKING, RECEPTOR, OR MEDICAMENT CARRIER INTO BODY ORIFICE : With slidable ejector (e.g., plunger or ram, etc.) inside tubular inserting means : With antisiphon means)

Patent 6179803: Cell necrosis apparatus
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : With means for cutting, scarifying, or vibrating (e.g., ultrasonic, etc.) tissue : With tubular injection means inserted into body)

Patent 6179804: Treatment apparatus for wounds
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Gas application : With tubular injection means inserted into body)

Patent 6179805: Liquefracture handpiece
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Material introduced into and removed from body through passage in body inserted means : Gas injected into body canal or cavity)

Patent 6179806: Self-occluding catheter
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Material introduced into and removed from body through passage in body inserted means : Flow control : Ejector pivoted or swung into operating position)

Patent 6179807: Surgical/medical irrigator with removable tip and integrated suction conduit
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Material introduced into and removed from body through passage in body inserted means : With aspirating or vacuum removing means : Deformable occluding tube valve)

Patent 6179808: Method of controlling the operating parameters of a surgical system
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material flow varying means controlled by condition responsive sensor : Means for ejecting solid from holder)

Patent 6179809: Drug delivery catheter with tip alignment
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Conduit with self-propelled or remote control means : Having tensioning means to alter conduit shape : Solid loaded into injector through opening in side wall of plunger housing)

Patent 6179810: Catheter with a flexible and pushable shaft
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Having means inflated in body (e.g., inflatable nozzle, dilator, balloon catheter, occluder, etc.) : Having remote control for applying light, electricity, or heat to alter conduit shape (e.g., shape memory alloy, etc.))

Patent 6179811: Imbedded marker and flexible guide wire shaft
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Having means inflated in body (e.g., inflatable nozzle, dilator, balloon catheter, occluder, etc.) : Having remote control for applying light, electricity, or heat to alter conduit shape (e.g., shape memory alloy, etc.))

Patent 6179812: Retractable needle medical devices
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Having means for preventing reuse of device : Expanding arm or finger)

Patent 6179813: Vascular infusion device
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Body piercer, obturator rod, or stylet axially movable within body entering conduit while latter is disposed in body : Having bag or sheath enclosing body entering conduit)

Patent 6179815: Low compliance inflation/deflation system
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Means moved by person to inject or remove fluent material to or from body inserted conduit, holder, or reservoir : Adhesive securing means)

Patent 6179816: Catheter with uniform spray pattern along infusion length
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Body inserted tubular conduit structure (e.g., needles, cannulas, nozzles, trocars, catheters, etc.) : Bag type)

Patent 6179817: Hybrid coating for medical devices
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Body inserted tubular conduit structure (e.g., needles, cannulas, nozzles, trocars, catheters, etc.) : With body soluble, antibactericidal or lubricating materials on conduit : Mounted in material reservoir)

Patent 6179818: Ostomy bags and vessels for biological materials
(SURGERY : MEANS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING BODY FLUIDS OR WASTE MATERIAL (E.G., RECEPTACLES, ETC.) : Receptacle attached to or inserted within body to receive discharge therefrom : Receptacle engaging around permanent surgically constructed body opening (e.g., colostomy, etc.) : Intravaginal)

Patent 6179819: Umbilical cord blood collection
(SURGERY : MEANS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING BODY FLUIDS OR WASTE MATERIAL (E.G., RECEPTACLES, ETC.) : Receptacle attached to or inserted within body to receive discharge therefrom : Receptacle placed under or against body to collect discharge during surgical or obstetrical operations : Genital receptacle)

Patent 6179820: Absorbent article
(SURGERY : MEANS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING BODY FLUIDS OR WASTE MATERIAL (E.G., RECEPTACLES, ETC.) : Absorbent pad for external or internal application and supports therefor (e.g., catamenial devices, diapers, etc.) : Having specific design, shape, or structural feature : Elastic type edge : Leg opening : Gathered portion : Plural elastic elements : Interfitting members)

Patent 6179821: Membrane port for a container
(SURGERY : CONTAINER FOR BLOOD OR BODY TREATING MATERIAL, OR MEANS USED THEREWITH (E.G., NEEDLE FOR PIERCING CONTAINER CLOSURE, ETC.) : Absorbent pad for external or internal application and supports therefor (e.g., catamenial devices, diapers, etc.))

Patent 6179822: Single use universal access device/medical container assembly
(SURGERY : CONTAINER FOR BLOOD OR BODY TREATING MATERIAL, OR MEANS USED THEREWITH (E.G., NEEDLE FOR PIERCING CONTAINER CLOSURE, ETC.) : Bag type : Specific garment, holder, or support for absorbent pad)

Patent 6179823: Multiple use universal connector flexible medical container assembly
(SURGERY : CONTAINER FOR BLOOD OR BODY TREATING MATERIAL, OR MEANS USED THEREWITH (E.G., NEEDLE FOR PIERCING CONTAINER CLOSURE, ETC.) : Bag type : Specific garment, holder, or support for absorbent pad)

Patent 6179824: System and methods for electrosurgical restenosis of body lumens
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Method : Having air or gas venting passage)

Patent 6179825: Oval vascular catheter
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Method : Therapeutic material introduced or removed through a piercing conduit (e.g., trocar) inserted into body : Therapeutic material introduced into or removed from vasculature : By catheter : With expanding member (i.e., balloon) :)

Patent 6179826: Implantable therapy systems and methods
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Method : Introduction of biologically derived compounds (i.e., growth hormones or blood products) including cells : Requiring puncture of medicant package)

Patent 6179827: Catheter having integral expandable/collapsible lumen
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Body inserted tubular conduit structure (e.g., needles, cannulas, nozzles, trocars, catheters, etc.) : Flexible catheter or means (e.g., coupling) used therewith : Vaginal or douche type)

Patent 6179828: Infusion system with fixed occluding wire
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Body inserted tubular conduit structure (e.g., needles, cannulas, nozzles, trocars, catheters, etc.) : Flexible catheter or means (e.g., coupling) used therewith : Vaginal or douche type)

Patent 6179829: Foot controller for microsurgical system
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS :)

Patent 6179830: Laser probe
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Light application : Applicators : With optical fiber : With optical fiber)

Patent 6179831: Method of cryoablating benign prostate hyperplasia
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Cyrogenic application : Internal application : With beam shaping or redirecting (e.g., lens))

Patent 6179832: Expandable catheter having two sets of electrodes
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Electrical application : Tip or other heat concentration means)

Patent 6179833: Apparatus for thermal ablation
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Electrical application : Systems : Tip in electrical circuit)

Patent 6179834: Vascular tissue sealing pressure control and method
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Electrical application : Applicators : Coagulation)

Patent 6179835: Expandable-collapsible electrode structures made of electrically conductive material
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Electrical application : Applicators : Coagulation)

Patent 6179836: Planar ablation probe for electrosurgical cutting and ablation
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Electrical application : Applicators : Cutting : By needle)

Patent 6179837: Bipolar electrosurgical scissors
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Electrical application : Applicators : coagulation : Bipolar electrodes : With formable electrode)

Patent 6179838: Bone fixation arrangements and method
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Internal fixation means : Spinal positioner or stabilizer : Cyclable or incrementable)

Patent 6179839: Bone fusion apparatus and method
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Internal fixation means : Cortical plate : Expanding)

Patent 6179840: Graft fixation device and method
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Internal fixation means : Orthopedic fastener : Multi-element or coated plate)

Patent 6179841: Set screw for use with osteosynthesis apparatus
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Internal fixation means : Orthopedic fastener : Threaded fastener element : Having separable and distinct plate elements)

Patent 6179842: Blocking system for the medullary canal of a tubular bone
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Means for use in bone reperation : Device for the application of bone cement : Intramedullary plug or centering means : Pressurized cement placement)

Patent 6179843: Device for insertion of foldable intraocular lenses
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Means for removing, inserting or aiding in the removal or insertion of eye lens material : Means for use in bone reperation)

Patent 6179844: Animal tagging system
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Means for applying animal identification device : With collecting means for removed material)

Patent 6179845: Obstetrical vacuum extractor
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Obstetric or gynecological instruments : Partuition assistance device : Fetus extractor : With vacuum or suction application : Pressurized cement placement)

Patent 6179846: Surgical head clamping device
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Stereotaxic device : With fragmenting means)

Patent 6179847: Tick removal device
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Means for removal of skin or material therefrom : With fragmenting means)

Patent 6179848: Anastomotic fitting
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Surgical mesh, connector, clip, clamp or band : Connector for hollow body organs : Alignment device (e.g., approximators))

Patent 6179849: Sutureless closure for connecting a bypass graft to a target vessel
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Surgical mesh, connector, clip, clamp or band : Connector for hollow body organs : Alignment device (e.g., approximators))

Patent 6179850: Method and apparatus for modulating flow in biological conduits
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Surgical mesh, connector, clip, clamp or band : Occluding clip, clamp, or band : Artery or vein : Removable)

Patent 6179851: Guiding catheter for positioning a medical device within an artery
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Blood vessel, duct or teat cutter, scrapper or abrader : Occluding clip, clamp, or band)

Patent 6179852: Carpal tunnel device and method
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Cutting, puncturing or piercing : By electrical or thermal application)

Patent 6179853: Oscillating bone harvesting device
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Cutting, puncturing or piercing : Cutter carried on elongated probe-like member : Recriprocating or oscillating cutter : Removable)

Patent 6179854: Apparatus and method for dissecting and retracting elongate structures
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Internal pressure applicator (e.g., dilator) : Inflatable or expandible by fluid : Acupuncture means)

Patent 6179855: Device for protecting the tissues of physiological pathways during explorations with diagnostic and/or operating instruments
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Internal pressure applicator (e.g., dilator) : Inflatable or expandible by fluid : Acupuncture means)

Patent 6179856: Coaxial PTCA catheter with anchor joint
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Internal pressure applicator (e.g., dilator) : Inflatable or expandible by fluid : Inserted in vascular system : Plural cutting blades)

Patent 6179857: Stretch resistant embolic coil with variable stiffness
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Internal pressure applicator (e.g., dilator) : Inflatable or expandible by fluid : Inserted in vascular system : Plural cutting blades)

Patent 6179858: Stent expansion and apposition sensing
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Internal pressure applicator (e.g., dilator) : Expanding dilator (e.g., expanding arm, etc.) : Nose or throat)

Patent 6179859: Emboli filtration system and methods of use
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Internal pressure applicator (e.g., dilator) : With emboli trap or filter : Nose or throat)

Patent 6179860: Target tissue localization device and method
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Internal pressure applicator (e.g., dilator) : With emboli trap or filter : Nose or throat)

Patent 6179861: Vascular device having one or more articulation regions and methods of use
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Internal pressure applicator (e.g., dilator) : With emboli trap or filter : Nose or throat)

Patent 6179862: Methods and apparatus for in situ formation of hydrogels
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Sutureless closure : Chemical bonding material applied to wound edges : Horn bender)

Patent 6179863: Hemostatic puncture closure system and method of use
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Sutureless closure : Material placed on opposed sides of incision or wound : Horn bender)

Patent 6179864: Smoking cessation device and method
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Oral pacifier : Organic material containing)

Patent 6179865: Cross chamber interval correlation
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Cardiovascular : Heart : Detecting heartbeat electric signal : Detecting arrhythmia : Tachycardia or fibrillation detected : Repeating pressurization cycle)

Patent 6179867: Flexible stent and method of use
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : ARTERIAL PROSTHESIS (I.E., BLOOD VESSEL) : Stent structure : Stent penetrating natural blood vessel)

Patent 6179868: Stent with reduced shortening
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : ARTERIAL PROSTHESIS (I.E., BLOOD VESSEL) : Stent structure : Stent length remains constant with lateral expansion :)

Patent 6179869: Artificial heart valve
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : HEART VALVE : Having rigid or semirigid pivoting occluder : Having particular geometry detail : Slot in annular support member)

Patent 6179870: Flexible intraocular implant formed in one piece
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : EYE PROSTHESIS (E.G., LENS OR CORNEAL IMPLANT, OR ARTIFICIAL EYE, ETC.) : Intraocular lens : Having supporting structure for lens : Supporting structure conforms to shape of capsular bag : One lens is natural crystalline lens)

Patent 6179871: Means for cartilage repair
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Implantable)

Patent 6179872: Biopolymer matt for use in tissue repair and reconstruction
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Implantable)

Patent 6179873: Intervertebral implant, process for widening and instruments for implanting an intervertebral implant
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Bone : Spine bone : Removable)

Patent 6179874: Articulating spinal implant
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Bone : Spine bone : Having ball and socket means : One filament)

Patent 6179875: Implant for fusing lumbar vertebrae and method of using same
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Bone : Spine bone : Including spinal disc spacer between adjacent spine bones : One filament)

Patent 6179876: Orthopedic prosthesis with cement compression ring and method
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Bone : Joint bone : Including spinal disc spacer between adjacent spine bones)

Patent 6179877: Centering device for femoral implant and method and apparatus for implementation thereof
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Bone : Joint bone : Hip joint bone : Combined with surgical tool : Including an intermediate bearing cup)

Patent 6179878: Composite self expanding stent device having a restraining element
(SURGERY : MISCELLANEOUS : Methods : Holding strap extending circumferentially of head or neck)

Patent 6179879: Leather impregnated with temperature stabilizing material and method for producing such leather
(BLEACHING AND DYEING; FLUID TREATMENT AND CHEMICAL MODIFICATION OF TEXTILES AND FIBERS : TREATMENT OF HIDES, SKINS, FEATHERS AND ANIMAL TISSUES : Tanning : With subsequent treatment : Organic material : Monoazo)

Patent 6179880: Fabric treatment compositions containing polysulfonic acid and organic solvent
(BLEACHING AND DYEING; FLUID TREATMENT AND CHEMICAL MODIFICATION OF TEXTILES AND FIBERS : CLEANING OR LAUNDERING : Dry cleaning : With fat solvent)

Patent 6179881: Compositions and processes for dyeing keratin fibers with azo compounds
(BLEACHING AND DYEING; FLUID TREATMENT AND CHEMICAL MODIFICATION OF TEXTILES AND FIBERS : DYEING INVOLVING ANIMAL-DERIVED NATURAL FIBER MATERIAL (OTHER THAN SOLELY WOOL OR SILK), E.G., LEATHER, FUR, HAIR, FEATHERS, ETC., COMPOSITION, PROCESS, OR PRODUCT : Hair dyeing : Oxidation dye : With dye other than oxidation dye :)

Patent 6179882: Keratin fibre dye composition containing pyrazolopyrimidinoxo compounds, use thereof as dye couplers, and dyeing methods
(BLEACHING AND DYEING; FLUID TREATMENT AND CHEMICAL MODIFICATION OF TEXTILES AND FIBERS : DYEING INVOLVING ANIMAL-DERIVED NATURAL FIBER MATERIAL (OTHER THAN SOLELY WOOL OR SILK), E.G., LEATHER, FUR, HAIR, FEATHERS, ETC., COMPOSITION, PROCESS, OR PRODUCT : Hair dyeing : Oxidation dye : Plural dyes or dye and coupling agent : Heterocyclic amine dye :)

Patent 6179883: 2-imino-2,3-dihydro-1H-indole derivatives for dyeing keratin fibers
(BLEACHING AND DYEING; FLUID TREATMENT AND CHEMICAL MODIFICATION OF TEXTILES AND FIBERS : DYEING INVOLVING ANIMAL-DERIVED NATURAL FIBER MATERIAL (OTHER THAN SOLELY WOOL OR SILK), E.G., LEATHER, FUR, HAIR, FEATHERS, ETC., COMPOSITION, PROCESS, OR PRODUCT : Hair dyeing : Oxidation dye : Aminoheterocyclic dye : Nitrophenylenediamine dye)

Patent 6179884: Layered sintered body for electrochemical cells, electrochemical cell and process for manufacturing layered sintered body for electrochemical cells
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Electric battery cell making : Strain gauge making)

Patent 6179885: Aromatic Mannich compound-containing composition and process for making same
(FUEL AND RELATED COMPOSITIONS : LIQUID FUELS (EXCLUDING FUELS THAT ARE EXCLUSIVELY MIXTURES OF LIQUID HYDROCARBONS) : Organic nitrogen compound containing : Compound of indeterminate structure prepared by reacting a phenol, an aldehyde, and ammonia or substituted ammonia : The carbon is acyclic or alicyclic)

Patent 6179886: Method for producing abrasive grains and the composite abrasive grains produced by same
(ABRASIVE TOOL MAKING PROCESS, MATERIAL, OR COMPOSITION : MISCELLANEOUS : Metal or metal oxide)

Patent 6179887: Method for making an abrasive article and abrasive articles thereof
(ABRASIVE TOOL MAKING PROCESS, MATERIAL, OR COMPOSITION : WITH SYNTHETIC RESIN :)

Patent 6179888: Hybrid filter bag assembly
(GAS SEPARATION : MULTIPLE BAG TYPE FILTERS IN CHAMBER : For concentrate entrained in effluent gas outlet means)

Patent 6179889: Vacuum cleaner tank assembly
(GAS SEPARATION : FLEXIBLE OR COLLAPSIBLE BAG TYPE : Spaced interior inflow path or with means modifying gas flow in bag : Parallel)

Patent 6179890: Air cleaner having sealing arrangement between media arrangement and housing
(GAS SEPARATION : TWO OR MORE SEPARATORS (E.G., SPACED FILTERS IN FLOW LINE OR CASING) : Unit transversely slidable through flow path)

Patent 6179891: Filter arrangement and a method for its manufacture
(GAS SEPARATION : WITH MEANS SECURING OR RETAINING SEPARATING MEDIA : Unit or cohesive sheet-like media in flow line or frame : Gasket or sealing means : With additional transversely arranged members)

Patent 6179892: Method and combination for increasing plant productivity
(CHEMISTRY: FERTILIZERS : PROCESSES AND PRODUCTS : Organic material-containing : Fermentation)

Patent 6179893: Process for generation of fertilizer granules containing urea and ammonium sulfate
(CHEMISTRY: FERTILIZERS : PROCESSES AND PRODUCTS : Organic material-containing : From synthetic material : Urea and its derivatives : With other organic matter)

Patent 6179894: Method of improving compressibility of a powder and articles formed thereby
(SPECIALIZED METALLURGICAL PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS FOR USE THEREIN, CONSOLIDATED METAL POWDER COMPOSITIONS, AND LOOSE METAL PARTICULATE MIXTURES : COMPOSITIONS : Consolidated metal powder compositions : With nonmetal constituent - Silicon(Si) considered a metal (e.g., cermet, etc.) : Containing Alkaline earth metal compound or Aluminum(Al) compound)

Patent 6179895: Basic tundish flux composition for steelmaking processes
(SPECIALIZED METALLURGICAL PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS FOR USE THEREIN, CONSOLIDATED METAL POWDER COMPOSITIONS, AND LOOSE METAL PARTICULATE MIXTURES : COMPOSITIONS : Solid treating composition for liquid metal (e.g., flux, slagging agent, casting agent, etc.) or charge : Composition for or from consolidating by agglomerating, calcinating, compacting, indurating, roasting, sintering, or solidifying from molten mass : Containing Iron(Fe) compound : And Alkaline earth metal compound or Aluminum(Al) compound : And clay (e.g., bentonite, montmorillonite, etc.), cement, or Alkali metal silicate)

Patent 6179896: Process for producing liquid pig iron or semifinished steel products from ore
(SPECIALIZED METALLURGICAL PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS FOR USE THEREIN, CONSOLIDATED METAL POWDER COMPOSITIONS, AND LOOSE METAL PARTICULATE MIXTURES : PROCESSES : Producing or treating free metal : At 300 degrees C or greater (e.g., pyrometallurgy, etc.) : Iron(Fe) : Reduction to metallic Iron(Fe) within shaft furnace : Externally supplied gas reductant : Solid Iron(Fe) produced within shaft furnace : With melting Iron(Fe) product outside shaft furnace : With gasification of solid carbonaceous material in melt (e.g., coal, etc.) :)

Patent 6179897: Method for the generation of variable density metal vapors which bypasses the liquidus phase
(SPECIALIZED METALLURGICAL PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS FOR USE THEREIN, CONSOLIDATED METAL POWDER COMPOSITIONS, AND LOOSE METAL PARTICULATE MIXTURES : PROCESSES : Producing or treating free metal : At 300 degrees C or greater (e.g., pyrometallurgy, etc.) : Nonferrous : Magnesium(Mg) : Vaporizing or condensing : Reduction : Using Carbon(C) : And Carbon(C))

Patent 6179898: Aluminosilicate organic-inorganic polymer
(SPECIALIZED METALLURGICAL PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS FOR USE THEREIN, CONSOLIDATED METAL POWDER COMPOSITIONS, AND LOOSE METAL PARTICULATE MIXTURES : PROCESSES : Producing or treating free metal : Below 300 degrees C : Using nonmetallic material which is liquid under standard conditions (e.g., hydrometallurgy, etc.) : From photography material : Reduction)

Patent 6179899: Preparation of fine aluminum powders by solution methods
(SPECIALIZED METALLURGICAL PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS FOR USE THEREIN, CONSOLIDATED METAL POWDER COMPOSITIONS, AND LOOSE METAL PARTICULATE MIXTURES : PROCESSES : Producing or treating free metal : Below 300 degrees C : Using nonmetallic material which is liquid under standard conditions (e.g., hydrometallurgy, etc.) : Involving organic compound containing metal or organic agent for agglomerating metal : Noble metal recovered as free metal)

Patent 6179900: Process for the separation/recovery of gases
(GAS SEPARATION: PROCESSES : SELECTIVE DIFFUSION OF GASES : Selective diffusion of gases through substantially solid barrier (e.g., semipermeable membrane, etc.) : Created by rotating equipment)

Patent 6179901: Apparatus and method for producing HF from phosphate rock
(GAS SEPARATION: PROCESSES : LIQUID CONTACTING (E.G., SORPTION, SCRUBBING, ETC.) : And recycle or reuse of contact liquid for further contact : Liquid recycled or reused)

Patent 6179902: Apparatus for recovering, refining, and storing hydrogen gas
(GAS SEPARATION: APPARATUS : APPARATUS FOR SELECTIVE DIFFUSION OF GASES (E.G., SEMIPERMEABLE MEMBRANE, ETC.) : And electric field separation apparatus)

Patent 6179903: Mobile unit for cleaning contaminated air
(GAS SEPARATION: APPARATUS : ELECTRIC FIELD SEPARATION APPARATUS (E.G., ELECTRICAL PRECIPITATOR, ELECTROSTATIC TYPE, ETC.) : And serially arranged nonelectrical separator : Liquid spray means)

Patent 6179904: Flushing machine with liquid/air separating tank
(GAS SEPARATION: APPARATUS : DEGASIFYING MEANS FOR LIQUID : Including means to remove mist entrained in gas : Baffle, filter, or screen : With heat exchange means)

Patent 6179905: Corrugation adhesive, corrugated board, and preparation methods therefor
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Carbohydrate or derivative containing : Cellulosic material : The carbohydrate is diverse cellulose ether or salt thereof (i.e., mixture of two or more cellulose ethers or salts of diverse etherifying radicals or mixture of two or more cellulose mixed ethers or salts of different diverse etherifying radical groups))

Patent 6179906: Cyclic urea surfactants
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Heterocyclic (only N, O, S, Se, Te) : Two hetero ring atoms : C radical bonded to Si is unsaturated)

Patent 6179907: Black iron oxide with improved heat stability and method of preparing same
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Pigment, filler, or aggregate compositions, e.g., stone, shale, pebbles, rock, etc. : Composition contains identified material other than water : Iron compound containing (Fe) : Silicon containing)

Patent 6179908: Iron oxide red pigments, process for the production of iron oxide red pigments and use thereof
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Pigment, filler, or aggregate compositions, e.g., stone, shale, pebbles, rock, etc. : Composition contains identified material other than water : Iron compound containing (Fe) : Silicon containing)

Patent 6179909: Work crystal orientation adjusting method and apparatus
(SINGLE-CRYSTAL, ORIENTED-CRYSTAL, AND EPITAXY GROWTH PROCESSES; NON-COATING APPARATUS THEREFOR : PROCESSES OF GROWTH FROM LIQUID OR SUPERCRITICAL STATE : Having pulling during growth (e.g., Czochralski method, zone drawing) : With a step of measuring, testing, or sensing (e.g., using TV, photo, or X-ray detector or weight changes) : With responsive control :)

Patent 6179910: Method for manufacturing silicon single crystals and wafers adapted for producing semiconductors
(SINGLE-CRYSTAL, ORIENTED-CRYSTAL, AND EPITAXY GROWTH PROCESSES; NON-COATING APPARATUS THEREFOR : PROCESSES OF GROWTH FROM LIQUID OR SUPERCRITICAL STATE : Having pulling during growth (e.g., Czochralski method, zone drawing) : Forming an intended mixture (excluding mixed crystal) (e.g., doped) : Comprising a silicon crystal with oxygen containing impurity : Shape defined by a solid member other than seed or product (e.g., edge-defined film-fed growth, Stepanov method))

Patent 6179911: Method for manufacturing single crystal
(SINGLE-CRYSTAL, ORIENTED-CRYSTAL, AND EPITAXY GROWTH PROCESSES; NON-COATING APPARATUS THEREFOR : PROCESSES OF GROWTH FROM LIQUID OR SUPERCRITICAL STATE : Having pulling during growth (e.g., Czochralski method, zone drawing) : Forming an intended mixture (excluding mixed crystal) (e.g., doped) : Comprising a silicon crystal with oxygen containing impurity : Shape defined by a solid member other than seed or product (e.g., edge-defined film-fed growth, Stepanov method))

Patent 6179912: Continuous flow process for production of semiconductor nanocrystals
(SINGLE-CRYSTAL, ORIENTED-CRYSTAL, AND EPITAXY GROWTH PROCESSES; NON-COATING APPARATUS THEREFOR : PROCESSES OF GROWTH FROM LIQUID OR SUPERCRITICAL STATE : Having growth from a solution comprising a solvent which is liquid at or below 20 degrees Celsius (e.g., aqueous solution) : Precursor composition intentionally contains an excess component or a non-product appearing component (e.g., solvent, flux))

Patent 6179913: Compound gas injection system and methods
(SINGLE-CRYSTAL, ORIENTED-CRYSTAL, AND EPITAXY GROWTH PROCESSES; NON-COATING APPARATUS THEREFOR : FORMING FROM VAPOR OR GASEOUS STATE (E.G., VPE, SUBLIMATION) : With decomposition of a precursor (except impurity or dopant precursor) composed of diverse atoms (e.g., CVD) : With a chemical reaction (except ionization) in a disparate zone to form a precursor (e.g., transport processes) : Material removal (e.g., etching, cleaning, polishing))

Patent 6179914: Dopant delivery system and method
(SINGLE-CRYSTAL, ORIENTED-CRYSTAL, AND EPITAXY GROWTH PROCESSES; NON-COATING APPARATUS THEREFOR : APPARATUS : Fully-sealed or vacuum-maintained chamber (e.g., ampoule))

Patent 6179915: On track coater unit cup set
(COATING APPARATUS : WITH MEANS TO CENTRIFUGE WORK : Radiant heating)

Patent 6179916: Apparatus for and method of coating particulates
(COATING APPARATUS : IMMERSION OR WORK-CONFINED POOL TYPE : Tumbling particulate work : Superposed pool)

Patent 6179918: Silicone coat weight measuring and control apparatus
(COATING APPARATUS : CONTROL MEANS RESPONSIVE TO A RANDOMLY OCCURRING SENSED CONDITION : Condition of coated material :)

Patent 6179919: Apparatus for performing chemical vapor deposition
(COATING APPARATUS : GAS OR VAPOR DEPOSITION : Web or sheet work)

Patent 6179920: CVD apparatus for forming thin film having high dielectric constant
(COATING APPARATUS : GAS OR VAPOR DEPOSITION : Web or sheet work)

Patent 6179921: Backside gas delivery system for a semiconductor wafer processing system
(COATING APPARATUS : GAS OR VAPOR DEPOSITION : Web or sheet work)

Patent 6179922: CVD photo resist deposition
(COATING APPARATUS : GAS OR VAPOR DEPOSITION : Means to coat or impregnate particulate matter : Cut off)

Patent 6179923: Deposition apparatus for an organic thin-film light-emitting element
(COATING APPARATUS : GAS OR VAPOR DEPOSITION : Multizone chamber : Cut off)

Patent 6179924: Heater for use in substrate processing apparatus to deposit tungsten
(COATING APPARATUS : GAS OR VAPOR DEPOSITION : With treating means (e.g., jarring) : By means to heat or cool : Substrate heater : Producing energized gas remotely located from substrate)

Patent 6179925: Method and apparatus for improved control of process and purge material in substrate processing system
(COATING APPARATUS : GAS OR VAPOR DEPOSITION : Crucible or evaporator structure : By means to heat or cool)

Patent 6179926: Process for steeping corn and steepwater having a low reducing sugar content made therefrom
(SUGAR, STARCH, AND CARBOHYDRATES : : Carbohydrate manufacture and refining : Starch manufacture and refining : Treatment of starch-bearing material : Steeping : Evaporating to crystallization)

Patent 6179927: Decontamination of electronic cards from copper salts
(CLEANING AND LIQUID CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : : For metallic, siliceous, or calcareous basework, including chemical bleaching, oxidation or reduction : Semiconductor cleaning)

Patent 6179928: Disposable toilet drain unclogger
(CLEANING AND LIQUID CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : : Using solid work treating agents : Including acidic agent)

Patent 6179929: Motorized vehicle for cleaning and degassing underground storage tanks
(CLEANING AND LIQUID CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : : Combined (e.g., automatic control) : Produced by temperature change, centrifugal force, or fluid pressure shock)

Patent 6179930: Pull-up drying method and apparatus
(CLEANING AND LIQUID CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : : Including work heating or contact with combustion products : Produced by temperature change, centrifugal force, or fluid pressure shock)

Patent 6179931: Method for removing hard coat film from plastic lens
(CLEANING AND LIQUID CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : : Paints, varnishes, lacquers, or enamels, removal : Gas or vapor blasts or currents)

 

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