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Patent 6231406: Contact strip for electrical connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : CONTACT TERMINAL : Strip of detachable contacts : Latching part unitary with metallic connector or contact)
Patent 6231407: Ship propulsion with a gondola-like synchronous motor
(MARINE PROPULSION : ELECTRIC DRIVE FOR PROPELLING MEANS :)
Patent 6231408: Drive mechanism assembly for aquatic vehicle
(MARINE PROPULSION : OPERATOR POWERED DRIVE FOR PROPELLING MEANS : Rotary cranking arm : Having endless drive member : By gearing)
Patent 6231409: Mixed-flow type water jet pump of watercraft and attaching structure thereof
(MARINE PROPULSION : JET DRIVE : Ground wheel or poler)
Patent 6231410: Controlled thrust steering system for watercraft
(MARINE PROPULSION : JET DRIVE : Direction control for fluid jet : Including gear means)
Patent 6231411: Fashionable emergency flotation aid
(BUOYS, RAFTS, AND AQUATIC DEVICES : WATER RESCUE OR LIFE PROTECTING APPARATUS : Personal flotation device : Trunks or shorts : With buoyancy means on the side)
Patent 6231412: Method of manufacturing and adjusting electron source array
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : With testing or adjusting :)
Patent 6231413: Electron-emitting device as well as electron source and image-forming apparatus using such devices
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : With assembly or disassembly : Display or gas panel making :)
Patent 6231414: Bubble toy
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : HAVING MEANS FOR FORMING TRANSITORY BUBBLE : Having retractable coin slot or guard)
Patent 6231415: Pager popper
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : CONVERTIBLE FROM, OR SERVING AS DIVERSE ARTICLE : Container having shape of specific article : Diverse article is container, holder, or support)
Patent 6231416: Genderless construction system
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : CONSTRUCTION TOY : Including connectable panels or strips : One part swingable about an axis extending along a side or transversely through its end)
Patent 6231417: Owl hooter game call
(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 6231418: Versatile wildlife game call
(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 6231419: Pen-cap propeller toy
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : OPERATED BY RELATIVELY MOVING FLUID OR PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL : Having fluid-driven rotatable radial blade (e.g., pinwheel) : Whistle or siren)
Patent 6231420: Hula ring structure
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : ROTATING OR HAVING VISIBLE ROTATING PORTION (E.G., SPINNING OR WHIRLING, NOT ROLLING) : Having detachable cord for spinning)
Patent 6231421: Low power illumination system for scale models
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : ROLLING OR TUMBLING (E.G., WHEELED) : Including illumination means : Having tiltable vehicle body portion for discharging contents (e.g., dump truck))
Patent 6231422: Toy automobile
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : ROLLING OR TUMBLING (E.G., WHEELED) : Including extrinsic guide or means cooperable with extrinsic guide : Reversing)
Patent 6231423: Malleable bra pad
(FOUNDATION GARMENTS : BREAST OR CHEST, E.G., BRASSIERES : With cup-supplementing means to add volume to breast, e.g., pads : Pads, per se. : Cup fabric has tunnels separably retaining joined stays)
Patent 6231424: Strapless and backless bra
(FOUNDATION GARMENTS : BREAST OR CHEST, E.G., BRASSIERES : With adhesive means or vacuum cup to secure to body : Elastic connector)
Patent 6231425: Polishing apparatus and method
(ABRADING : PRECISION DEVICE OR PROCESS - OR WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL : Computer controlled : Cyclic control)
Patent 6231426: Magnetic polishing machine
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Tumbling : With preparation of shield)
Patent 6231427: Linear polisher and method for semiconductor wafer planarization
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Glass or stone abrading : By blasting)
Patent 6231428: Chemical mechanical polishing head assembly having floating wafer carrier and retaining ring
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Glass or stone abrading : By blasting)
Patent 6231429: Process for edging of glass blanks through simultaneous machining of plural edges
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Glass or stone abrading : Edging : Edging)
Patent 6231430: Carbon electrode cleaning system and method
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : With critical nonabrading work treating : Bearing raceway)
Patent 6231432: Floor treatment machine with torque limiter
(ABRADING : FRAME OR MOUNT : Portable abrader : Floor surfacing machine : Planetary)
Patent 6231433: Blank clamping device for a machine for trimming optical lenses
(ABRADING : WORK HOLDER : Clamp : Lens holder : Hypodermic needle)
Patent 6231434: Polishing pads and methods relating thereto
(ABRADING : FLEXIBLE-MEMBER TOOL, PER SE : Interrupted or composite work face (e.g., cracked, nonplanar, etc.) : By handle)
Patent 6231435: Electronic method and system for tracking the carcass of a slaughtered animal through a processing plant
(BUTCHERING : CARCASS SUBDIVISION : Automatic control : Of subdivision into portions : Movement of cutter controlled : By sensed dimensions of carcass : Axis of rotation perpendicular to work path)
Patent 6231436: Method and apparatus for uniformly positioning legs of slaughtered poultry
(BUTCHERING : SUPPORT : Carcass or portion suspended (i.e., hanger) : Fowl : Neck puller)
Patent 6231437: Motor vehicle heating and/or air conditioning device with improved air mixing
(VENTILATION : VEHICLE (E.G., AUTOMOBILE, ETC.) : Having inlet airway : With air treatment means : Heating : Having means for combining heated and unheated air : Centered within induced air current)
Patent 6231438: Manually adjustable underfloor airflow damper assembly
(VENTILATION : HAVING INLET AIRWAY : Including specific air distributor (e.g., register, etc.) : Floor type : Having adjustable valve : With screen mounting means)
Patent 6231439: Easy assembly separator for combine harvesters
(CROP THRESHING OR SEPARATING : SEPARATOR : Axial : With axial flow to opposed ends)
Patent 6231440: Computer game apparatus
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : In a game requiring an element of a participant`s physical skill or ability (e.g., hand-eye coordination, reflex, etc.) : Simulated projector with diverse interactive target)
Patent 6231441: Computer game device
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : In a game requiring strategy or problem solving by a participant (e.g., problem eliciting response, puzzle, etc.) : Martial-art type (e.g., boxing, fencing, wrestling, etc.))
Patent 6231442: Video slot machine with multi-choice second bonus
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : In a chance application : Lot match or lot combination (e.g., roulette, lottery, etc.) : Plural lots (e.g., keno, etc.) : Lot-to-lot combination (e.g., slot machine, etc.) :)
Patent 6231443: Game apparatus and method of replaying game
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : Perceptible output or display (e.g., tactile, etc.) : Visual (e.g., enhanced graphics, etc.) : Three-dimensional characterization : Lot-to-lot combination (e.g., slot machine, etc.))
Patent 6231444: Operating device for game machine
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : Player-actuated control structure (e.g., brain-wave or body signal, bar-code wand, foot pedal, etc.) : Hand manipulated (e.g., keyboard, mouse, touch panel, etc.) : Image projection)
Patent 6231445: Method for awarding variable bonus awards to gaming machines over a network
(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 6231446: Panel mounting apparatus for game machine and game machine using the same
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : Housing : Cartridge adaptor)
Patent 6231447: Push button controlled police baton
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : STRIKING WEAPON : Telescopic : Cartridge adaptor)
Patent 6231448: Power steering system
(ROTARY SHAFTS, GUDGEONS, HOUSINGS, AND FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS FOR ROTARY SHAFTS : OVERLOAD RELEASE COUPLING : Torque transmitted via frictional engagement of planar radially extending surfaces : With separate resilient member for biasing surfaces into engagement : Coil spring)
Patent 6231449: Torsional vibration coupling
(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 : Including bearing detail : With biasing means)
Patent 6231450: Drive coupler
(ROTARY SHAFTS, GUDGEONS, HOUSINGS, AND FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS FOR ROTARY SHAFTS : TORQUE TRANSMITTED VIA FLEXIBLE ELEMENT : Element positioned between intermeshing teeth on driving and driven members : Teeth on radially overlapping surfaces : Plural axially spaced liners)
Patent 6231451: Method of interactive play
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES : AQUATIC : For plural occupants)
Patent 6231452: Magnetic putter
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Practice swingable implement or indicator associated with swingable implement : Attachable to foot)
Patent 6231453: Golf swing indicator
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Practice swingable implement or indicator associated with swingable implement : Device attachable to or integral with swingable implement : Adjustable swingable implement, or swing or position indicator : Swing speed indicator : Pivotal element)
Patent 6231454: Golf clubs and golf club sets
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Club or club support : Club set : Particular correlated shaft flexural characteristic : Plural barriers, horizontally spaced apart)
Patent 6231455: Golf wood-club head
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Club or club support : Head and shaft connection : Particular relationship between shaft longitudinal axis and head orientation : Resilient sleeve engaging hosel and outer shaft wall)
Patent 6231456: Golf shaft vibration damper
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Club or club support : Shaft : Noncircular shaft end wall engages hosel)
Patent 6231457: Nodal controlled kick-point lightweight golf club shaft, club and method
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Club or club support : Shaft : Including nonmetallic material or vibratory wave modifying feature : Filament (e.g., fiber, etc.) or sheet wrapped about shaft longitudinal axis : Integral with or attachable to swingable implement head)
Patent 6231458: Golf club head with an insert on the striking surface
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Club or club support : Head : Vibratory wave (e.g, shock wave, etc.) modifying feature : Plural grooves)
Patent 6231459: Golf ball with textual instructions positioned thereon
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Ball : Head)
Patent 6231460: Multilayer structure solid golf ball
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Ball : Particular unitary or layered construction : Diverse layer between spherical core and cover : Diverse layer between spherical core and cover)
Patent 6231461: Four piece solid golf ball
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Ball : Particular unitary or layered construction : Diverse layer between spherical core and cover : Plural diverse layers : Nonwound layer)
Patent 6231462: Solid golf ball
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Ball : Particular cover (e.g., size, material, dimple pattern, etc.) : Diverse cover and interior)
Patent 6231463: Golf balls having circular groups of tear-dropped dimples
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Ball : Particular cover (e.g., size, material, dimple pattern, etc.) : Diverse cover and interior)
Patent 6231464: Training device for a baseball batter
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PLAYING FIELD OR COURT GAME; GAME ELEMENT OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR OTHER THAN PROJECTOR OR PROJECTILE, PER SE : Practice or training device : For game in which play involves base running (e.g., for baseball, cricket, etc.) : Player worn or carried : Having subdivided strike zone)
Patent 6231465: Belt tensioner assembly with unidirectional damping
(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 : Portable hand tool for removing or installing belt)
Patent 6231466: Hydrostatic Transaxle
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : FLUID DRIVE OR CONTROL OF PLANETARY GEARING : Pump and motor in series with planetary gearing : Plural speed ranges)
Patent 6231467: Hydrodynamic mechanical compound transmission
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : FLUID DRIVE OR CONTROL OF PLANETARY GEARING : Fluid resistance inhibits relative rotation : Impeller-turbine type fluid unit used as brake : Planet clutched to carrier)
Patent 6231468: Desmodromic mechanism
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : PLANET PERIPHERY SURROUNDS AXIS OF INTERACTING GEAR (E.G., ECCENTRICALLY DRIVEN TRANSMISSON) : Friction gearing : Variable speed : With one-way device)
Patent 6231469: Internally meshing planetary gear device
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : PLANET PERIPHERY SURROUNDS AXIS OF INTERACTING GEAR (E.G., ECCENTRICALLY DRIVEN TRANSMISSON) : Circumferentially spaced connector pins : Internal and external tooth sets)
Patent 6231470: Transfer case for use with transaxle
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : VARIABLE SPEED OR DIRECTION TRANSMISSION COMBINED WITH DIFFERENTIAL : Transmission output shaft parallel to differential output shafts : Plural planetary units combined with differential)
Patent 6231471: Gear train for an automatic transmission used in vehicles
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : WITH MEANS TO VARY DRIVE RATIO OR DISCONNECT DRIVE (E.G., BRAKE OR CLUTCH) : Carrier braked : Intermeshing planet pinions on single carrier : Friction clutch)
Patent 6231472: Torsional vibration damper in a lockup clutch with planetary gear set
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : PLANETARY GEARING OR ELEMENT : Floating or flexible coupling or support : Resilient member : And sun gear)
Patent 6231473: Toroidal continuously variable transmission
(FRICTION GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : FRICTION GEAR INCLUDES IDLER ENGAGING FACING CONCAVE SURFACES : Toroidal : Including spring means to bias friction surfaces into engagement : Friction gearing is stepless ratio change)
Patent 6231474: Automated transmission downshift control
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : TRANSMISSION CONTROL : With brake control : Brake controls transmission : Speed responsive)
Patent 6231475: Unidirectional ball clutch
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : TRANSMISSION CONTROL : With brake control : One control blocks another : Pressure controlled)
Patent 6231476: Park-lock shifter cable
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : TRANSMISSION CONTROL : Engine starting interlock : Temperature control)
Patent 6231477: Apparatus and method for providing automatic shift modes in an automatic transmission
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : TRANSMISSION CONTROL : Engine controlled by transmission : Ignition intermitting initiated by positioning accelerator)
Patent 6231478: Method and system for controlling engine idle revolution number
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : TRANSMISSION CONTROL : Engine controlled by transmission : Transmission setting contingent : Initiation inhibited by sensed condition)
Patent 6231479: Closed-loop electronic controller for applying transmission friction clutches
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : TRANSMISSION CONTROL : Transmission controlled by engine : By input manifold pressure or engine fuel control : Servo motor timing : Selector valve overrule)
Patent 6231480: Lockup control system for fluid coupling of automatic transmission
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : CLUTCH CONTROL : Condition responsive control : Engine controlled)
Patent 6231481: Physical activity measuring method and apparatus
(EXERCISE DEVICES : HAVING SPECIFIC ELECTRICAL FEATURE : Monitors exercise parameter : Rate of movement)
Patent 6231482: System for climbing training
(EXERCISE DEVICES : GYMNASTIC : Arm or hand type climbing arrangement : Having upright array of horizontally extending elements)
Patent 6231483: Sliding exercise apparatus and recreational device
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Grip)
Patent 6231484: Ski simulating exercise machine
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Alpine or towed skiing : Rolling)
Patent 6231485: Exercise machine
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Rowing : Rolling)
Patent 6231486: Full-functional weight training gym
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing weight resistance : Including stationary support for weight : Having guide around or through weight : And flexible force transmitting linkage element : Track or way guided user interface element :)
Patent 6231487: Apparatus for stimulating hamstring contraction to effect optimum abdominal muscle conditioning
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing resilient force resistance : Including rope element wrapped about another element)
Patent 6231488: Aerobic exercise garment
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing resilient force resistance : And user supplied counter force : Attached to user : Edge engaging braking element)
Patent 6231489: Device for multiple torso exercises
(EXERCISE DEVICES : SUPPORT FOR ENTIRE BODY OF USER (E.G., BENCH, SLANT BOARD, ETC.) : User interface element)
Patent 6231490: Device for fastening a flexible plate on the periphery of a varnishing-machine cylinder
(ROLL OR ROLLER : WITH SHEET EDGE HOLDER : Coating treatment or applicator : Printing or copying :)
Patent 6231491: Method for transporting fitment
(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.) : Assembling of distinct members : Including discharge assist means (e.g., valve, pour spout, etc.) : Including folding)
Patent 6231492: Cutting drum having circumferentially adjustable cutting blades for use on a rotary press folding machine
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : WITH CUTTING, BREAKING, TEARING, OR ABRADING : Making plural, separate cuts by distinct cutting edges : By relatively adjustable cutting edges or cutting and scoring edges : On rotary tool support : Adjustable circumferentially : Plural applicators)
Patent 6231493: Method and apparatus for making a pleat in a sheet-like material
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : BENDING : Folding : With means to advance work or product : Continuous advance with folder moving with work : Folding by endless belt : Plural folding operations making multiple folds)
Patent 6231494: Medical device with radiation source
(SURGERY : RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCE APPLIED TO BODY FOR THERAPY : Measuring anatomical characteristic or force applied to or exerted by body)
Patent 6231495: Radiation emitting, elastic hose for the endovascular therapy
(SURGERY : RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCE APPLIED TO BODY FOR THERAPY : Measuring anatomical characteristic or force applied to or exerted by body)
Patent 6231496: Medical treatment method
(SURGERY : MAGNETIC FIELD APPLIED TO BODY FOR THERAPY : Radioactive substance placed within body (e.g., inhaled, implanted, injected, etc.))
Patent 6231497: Magnetic therapy device
(SURGERY : MAGNETIC FIELD APPLIED TO BODY FOR THERAPY : Radioactive substance placed within body (e.g., inhaled, implanted, injected, etc.))
Patent 6231498: Combined catheter system for IABP and determination of thermodilution cardiac output
(SURGERY : CARDIAC AUGMENTATION (PULSATORS, ETC.) : Aortic balloon pumping : Pulsating field)
Patent 6231499: Lift mechanism for infant care apparatus canopy
(SURGERY : ISOLATION TREATMENT CHAMBERS : Incubators : Pulsating field)
Patent 6231500: Electronic anti-stuttering device providing auditory feedback and disfluency-detecting biofeedback
(SURGERY : SPEECH CORRECTION/THERAPY (E.G., ANTISTAMMERING) : Incubators)
Patent 6231501: Urinary occlusion device
(SURGERY : BODY INSERTED URINARY OR COLONIC INCONTINENT DEVICE OR TREATMENT (E.G., ARTIFICIAL SPHINCTERS, ETC.) : Sensory (e.g., visual, audio, tactile, etc.))
Patent 6231502: Impotence constriction ring and seal
(SURGERY : SEXUAL APPLIANCE : Stoma closures (e.g., colostomy plugs))
Patent 6231503: Endoscopic light source apparatus
(SURGERY : ENDOSCOPE : Having imaging and illumination means : Light source : For improved illumination)
Patent 6231504: Device for controlling an amount of light of a lighting unit for an endoscope
(SURGERY : ENDOSCOPE : Having imaging and illumination means : Light source : With light intensity control : Body pierced by tubular cutter or rod-type punch)
Patent 6231505: Laryngoscope blade
(SURGERY : SPECULA : Laryngoscope : Having particular blade structure : Specific design for intubation : Body pierced by tubular cutter or rod-type punch)
Patent 6231506: Method and apparatus for creating a working opening through an incision
(SURGERY : SPECULA : Retractor : With special blade or retracting surface structure : Unitary wire construction)
Patent 6231507: Pressure tourniquet with ultrasound window and method of use
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : Using flexible catheter)
Patent 6231508: Ultrasonic diagnostic imaging system with digital video image marking
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : Using flexible catheter)
Patent 6231509: Apparatus and method for monitoring intracranial pressure
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : Used as an indicator of another parameter (e.g., temperature, pressure, viscosity) : Catheter structure)
Patent 6231510: Ultrasonic diagnostic imaging system
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : Anatomic image produced by reflective scanning : Having B-scan and Doppler)
Patent 6231511: Ultrasonic signal focusing method and apparatus for ultrasonic imaging system
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : Anatomic image produced by reflective scanning : Electronic array scanning : Hand-held unit)
Patent 6231512: Method and apparatus for parametric harmonic imaging
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : Anatomic image produced by reflective scanning : Electronic array scanning : Hand-held unit)
Patent 6231513: Contrast agent for ultrasonic imaging
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : Contrast enhancement : Blood flow studies)
Patent 6231514: Device for use in temporary insertion of a sensor within a patient's body
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : Structure of transducer or probe assembly : Probe placed in vascular system or body orifice : CW Doppler)
Patent 6231515: Safety mechanism and method to prevent rotating imaging guide device from exiting a catheter
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : Structure of transducer or probe assembly : Probe placed in vascular system or body orifice : Catheter : With volumetric measurement)
Patent 6231516: Endoluminal implant with therapeutic and diagnostic capability
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Cardiovascular : Measuring pressure in heart or blood vessel : Detecting respiratory condition)
Patent 6231517: Apparatus and a method for non-invasive measurement of the arterial blood pressure
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Cardiovascular : Measuring pressure in heart or blood vessel : Detecting respiratory condition)
Patent 6231518: Intrapericardial electrophysiological procedures
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Cardiovascular : Heart : By detecting volume of body portion)
Patent 6231519: Method and apparatus for providing air quality analysis based on human reactions and clustering methods
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Respiratory : Heart)
Patent 6231520: Tactile sensor signal processing device capable of obtaining detailed living body information in short time
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Sensitivity to vibration : Locating acupuncture points)
Patent 6231521: Audiological screening method and apparatus
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Ear or testing by auditory stimulus : Locating acupuncture points)
Patent 6231522: Biopsy instrument with breakable sample segments
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Sampling nonliquid body material (e.g., bone, muscle tissue, epithelial cells, etc.) : Cutting : Applying suction to sample : Body pierced by tubular cutter or rod-type punch : Cathode-ray tube used for display or included in recording means)
Patent 6231523: Pain information detecting device
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting sound generated within body : Indicator)
Patent 6231524: Pressure catheter device with enhanced fluid monitoring features
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Measuring anatomical characteristic or force applied to or exerted by body : Indicator)
Patent 6231525: System and method for providing quantified hand analysis
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Measuring anatomical characteristic or force applied to or exerted by body : Indicator)
Patent 6231526: System and method for augmentation of surgery
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Measuring anatomical characteristic or force applied to or exerted by body : Indicator)
Patent 6231527: Method and apparatus for biomechanical correction of gait and posture
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Measuring anatomical characteristic or force applied to or exerted by body : Body movement (e.g., head or hand tremor, motility of limb, etc.) : Means for controlling liquid flow)
Patent 6231528: Ultrasonic and growth factor bone-therapy: apparatus and method
(SURGERY: KINESITHERAPY : KINESITHERAPY : Ultrasonic :)
Patent 6231529: Electroacoustic transducer
(SURGERY: KINESITHERAPY : KINESITHERAPY : Contact-free comminution of concretion : Hyperthermia)
Patent 6231530: Apparatus for identifying the position of the focus of a shock wave source
(SURGERY: KINESITHERAPY : KINESITHERAPY : Contact-free comminution of concretion : Hyperthermia)
Patent 6231531: Apparatus and method for minimizing pain perception
(SURGERY: KINESITHERAPY : KINESITHERAPY : Vibrator : Obstetric)
Patent 6231532: Method to augment blood circulation in a limb
(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 6231533: Orthopedic splinting article
(SURGERY: SPLINT, BRACE, OR BANDAGE : ORTHOPEDIC BANDAGE : Splint or brace : Shaped or shapeable : By heat application :)
Patent 6231535: Support for maintaining the head of a wearer erect when the wearer is in a sitting position
(SURGERY: SPLINT, BRACE, OR BANDAGE : ORTHOPEDIC BANDAGE : Splint or brace : Neck : By chemically reactive material (e.g., plaster cast))
Patent 6231536: Method and compositions for treatments of cancers
(SURGERY : BLOOD DRAWN AND REPLACED OR TREATED AND RETURNED TO BODY : Constituent removed from blood and remainder returned to body : Toxic material removed :)
Patent 6231537: 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) : Erythrocyte :)
Patent 6231539: Backflow prevention structure and a backflow prevention unit for a liquid medicine injection device
(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 6231540: Injection member
(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 : Needleless hypodermic injector : Sensor controls pump, motor, or pressure driven means)
Patent 6231541: No-needle blood access device for hemodialysis and no-needle connecting cannula assembly
(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 : Solid dissolved in liquid)
Patent 6231542: Suture retention 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 : Conduit with self-propelled or remote control means : Closure moved by relative movement between closure and separate protruding member)
Patent 6231543: Single lumen balloon 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 : 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 6231544: Cardioplegia balloon cannula
(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 expanding body orifice or canal (e.g., dilator, retaining means, etc.) : Of inelastic inflated material)
Patent 6231545: Variable rate infusion apparatus with indicator and adjustable rate control
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Treating material forced into or out of body by self-acting fluid pressure, motor-driven, or mechanical energy storing means (e.g., pressure infusion or aspiration, etc.) : Material impelled into body by contraction of expanded elastic material reservoir : From hand supported injection means)
Patent 6231546: Methods and apparatus for crossing total occlusions in blood vessels
(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 : Guidewire within flexible body entering conduit : Cannula)
Patent 6231547: External retaining device for a catheter and catheter assembly and method using same
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Means for securing conduit to body : Having lubricating means)
Patent 6231548: Securing device for intravenous cannula or 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 : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Means for securing conduit to body : Having lubricating means)
Patent 6231549: Shim device for enteral feeding 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 for securing conduit to body : Implanted connecting means : Obturator or stylet)
Patent 6231550: One-handed single grip position aspiration and injection syringe
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Means moved by person to inject or remove fluent material to or from body inserted conduit, holder, or reservoir : Injector or aspirator syringe supported only by person during use (e.g., hand held hypodermic syringe, douche tube with forced injection, etc.) : Means for metering material flow to or from body)
Patent 6231551: Partial aortic occlusion devices and methods for cerebral perfusion augmentation
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Means moved by person to inject or remove fluent material to or from body inserted conduit, holder, or reservoir : Injector or aspirator syringe supported only by person during use (e.g., hand held hypodermic syringe, douche tube with forced injection, etc.) : With piston or plunger for expelling material from body or injector reservoir : Material flow controlled by valve or movable closure (e.g., plug in orifice, etc.) : Means for ejecting, or facilitating ejection of material reservoir from syringe)
Patent 6231552: Threaded latching mechanism
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Means moved by person to inject or remove fluent material to or from body inserted conduit, holder, or reservoir : Injector or aspirator syringe supported only by person during use (e.g., hand held hypodermic syringe, douche tube with forced injection, etc.) : Specific structure of means connecting body entering conduit to syringe : Conduit holder attached to another syringe component by thread means : Removable plug)
Patent 6231553: Colostomy bag
(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.) : Having deodorant means (e.g., filter) : With external collector or support means)
Patent 6231554: Absorbent article having pre-formed compliant gaskets
(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 : Needled or punched layer)
Patent 6231555: Absorbent article having improved integrity and acquisition
(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 : Needled or punched layer)
Patent 6231556: Generally thin, flexible sanitary napkin with stiffened center
(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 : Impermeable topsheet : Release sheet)
Patent 6231557: Absorbent product containing an elastic absorbent component
(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 : Extendable pad : Release sheet)
Patent 6231558: Sanitary undergarment
(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 : And waist opening : Plural elastic elements)
Patent 6231559: Flexible plastic container with three chambers
(SURGERY : CONTAINER FOR BLOOD OR BODY TREATING MATERIAL, OR MEANS USED THEREWITH (E.G., NEEDLE FOR PIERCING CONTAINER CLOSURE, ETC.) : Bag type : Plural compartments or bags : Pad holding or suspending device)
Patent 6231560: Method and apparatus for automatically controlling the level of medication
(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 6231561: Method and apparatus for closing a body 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 : Method : Having air or gas venting passage)
Patent 6231562: Methods and apparatus for treating aneurysms and arterio-venous fistulas
(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 :)
Patent 6231563: Directional 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 : 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 6231564: Storable guidewire 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 : Body inserted tubular conduit structure (e.g., needles, cannulas, nozzles, trocars, catheters, etc.) : Flexible catheter or means (e.g., coupling) used therewith : With means to advance or steer catheter, excluding remotely controlled devices : Lumen enforced by embedded or coiling strands)
Patent 6231565: Robotic arm DLUs for performing surgical tasks
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS :)
Patent 6231566: Method for scanning a pulsed laser beam for surface ablation
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Light application : Ophthalmic : Recurving or reshaping of the eye :)
Patent 6231567: Material remover and method
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Light application : Systems : Cataracts or glaucoma)
Patent 6231568: Channel-forming laser energy device
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Light application : Applicators : Placed in body : With optical fiber :)
Patent 6231569: Dual processor architecture for electro generator
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Electrical application : Systems : Tip in electrical circuit)
Patent 6231570: Electrode catheter system for tissue ablation
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Electrical application : Applicators : Coagulation)
Patent 6231571: Electrosurgical handpiece for treating tissue
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Electrical application : Applicators : Coagulation)
Patent 6231572: Electrosurgical catheter apparatus and method
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Electrical application : Applicators : Cutting : By needle)
Patent 6231573: Device for treating aneurysms
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Electrical application : Applicators : coagulation : Bipolar electrodes)
Patent 6231574: Bipolar forceps
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Electrical application : Applicators : coagulation : Bipolar electrodes : With forceps or tweezers :)
Patent 6231575: Spinal column retainer
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Internal fixation means : Spinal positioner or stabilizer : Cyclable or incrementable)
Patent 6231576: Flat intramedullary nail
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Internal fixation means : Intramedullary fixator : Cyclable or incrementable)
Patent 6231577: Device for creating cylindrical bone plugs for patella-patellar tendon-tibia grafts
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Orthopedic cutting instrument : Shape memory material)
Patent 6231578: Ultrasonic snare for excising tissue
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Means for removing tonsils, adenoids or polyps : By wire loop or snare : By pressure application)
Patent 6231579: Padlock type marking seal and applicator for applying padlock type marking seals
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Means for marking animals : With collecting means for removed material)
Patent 6231581: Implantable device anchors
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Surgical mesh, connector, clip, clamp or band : Occluding clip, clamp, or band : Connector is single element)
Patent 6231582: Corneal pocketing tool
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Corneal cutter or guide for corneal cutter : By electrical or thermal application)
Patent 6231583: Corneal circular channel dissecting device
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Corneal cutter or guide for corneal cutter : By electrical or thermal application)
Patent 6231584: Acupuncture device with improved needle guide tube
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Cutting, puncturing or piercing : Puncturing or piercing : Acupuncture means : Plural cutting blades)
Patent 6231585: Device for stabilizing a treatment site and method of use
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Internal pressure applicator (e.g., dilator) : Puncturing or piercing)
Patent 6231586: Three dimensional in-filling vaso-occlusive coils
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Internal pressure applicator (e.g., dilator) : Puncturing or piercing)
Patent 6231587: Devices for connecting anatomical conduits such as vascular structures
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Internal pressure applicator (e.g., dilator) : Expanding dilator (e.g., expanding arm, etc.) : Nose or throat)
Patent 6231588: Low profile catheter for angioplasty and occlusion
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Internal pressure applicator (e.g., dilator) : With emboli trap or filter : Nose or throat)
Patent 6231589: Body vessel filter
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Internal pressure applicator (e.g., dilator) : With emboli trap or filter : Nose or throat)
Patent 6231590: Bioactive coating for vaso-occlusive devices
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Internal pressure applicator (e.g., dilator) : With emboli trap or filter : Nose or throat)
Patent 6231591: Method of localized fluid therapy
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Tweezers : Tubular member stripper)
Patent 6231592: Method and apparatus for securing a suture
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Suture retaining means (e.g., buttons) : Organic material containing)
Patent 6231593: Patch, controller, and method for the photodynamic therapy of a dermal lesion
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Light application : With fluid circulation)
Patent 6231594: Method of controlling body temperature while reducing shivering
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Thermal applicators : Solar (Natural) light applicator)
Patent 6231595: Circulating fluid hypothermia method and apparatus
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Thermal applicators : With fluid supply : Internally applied : Blood : Respiratory movement)
Patent 6231596: Surgical instrument warming device
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Thermal applicators : Thermal material receptacle : Hand or foot)
Patent 6231597: Apparatus and methods for selectively stenting a portion of a vessel wall
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : ARTERIAL PROSTHESIS (I.E., BLOOD VESSEL) : Stent combined with surgical delivery system (e.g., surgical tools, delivery sheath, etc.) : Expandable stent with constraining means :)
Patent 6231598: Radially expandable stent
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : ARTERIAL PROSTHESIS (I.E., BLOOD VESSEL) : Stent structure : Stent penetrating natural blood vessel)
Patent 6231599: Stent cell configurations
(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 6231600: Stents with hybrid coating for medical devices
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : ARTERIAL PROSTHESIS (I.E., BLOOD VESSEL) : Drug delivery : Pore gradient)
Patent 6231601: Method of surgery including adjusting the shape of an implement handle
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : HEART VALVE : Combined with surgical tool : Fiber)
Patent 6231602: Aortic annuloplasty ring
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : HEART VALVE : Annuloplasty device : Ball-valve type)
Patent 6231603: Accommodating multifocal intraocular lens
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : EYE PROSTHESIS (E.G., LENS OR CORNEAL IMPLANT, OR ARTIFICIAL EYE, ETC.) : Intraocular lens : Focal power of lens can be continuously varied by movement of body part (e.g., head, eyes, ciliary muscles, etc.) : In series along visual axis)
Patent 6231604: Apparatus and method for combined acoustic mechanical and electrical auditory stimulation
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : EAR OR NOSE PROSTHESIS : Implantable)
Patent 6231605: Poly(vinyl alcohol) hydrogel
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Implantable)
Patent 6231606: Graft anchor
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Internal fixation means : Orthopedic fastener : Multi-element or coated plate)
Patent 6231607: Bone graft substitute and its preparation
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Bone : Skin)
Patent 6231608: Aldehyde and glycosidase-treated soft and bone tissue xenografts
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Bone : Skin)
Patent 6231609: Disc replacement prosthesis
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Bone : Spine bone : Removable)
Patent 6231610: Anterior cervical column support device
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Bone : Spine bone : Removable)
Patent 6231611: Total hip prosthesis for endo-articular implantation, and ancillary device therefor
(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 6231612: Acetabular implant fixed without cement
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Bone : Joint bone : Hip joint bone : Acetabular cup : Acetabular cup outer surface is circumferentially threaded : Including locking means between cups)
Patent 6231613: Methods for soft tissue augmentation in mammals
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Bone : Polymers : Having porous outer surface)
Patent 6231614: Method for tissue fixation
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Tissue : Material characteristic)
Patent 6231615: Enhanced visibility materials for implantation in hard tissue
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Tissue : Having micro particles : Including natural bone tissue)
Patent 6231616: Modular liner for limb stump prosthesis
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : LEG : Socket holder : Suction type : Including natural bone tissue)
Patent 6231617: Prosthetic liner having longitudinal inelasticity
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : LEG : Socket holder : Cushioning means (e.g., pad or liner, etc.) : Including natural bone tissue)
Patent 6231618: Prosthetic limb including an adjustable pyramidal link plate assembly
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : LEG : Adjustable shank or thigh : Cushioning means (e.g., pad or liner, etc.))
Patent 6231619: Electroplating process
(ELECTROLYSIS: PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS USED THEREIN, AND METHODS OF PREPARING THE COMPOSITIONS : ELECTROLYTIC COATING (PROCESS, COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF PREPARING COMPOSITION) : Coating selected area : Specified product produced : Product is circuit board or printed circuit : Electroless coating from bath containing metal ions and reducing agent prior to electrolytic coating :)
Patent 6231620: Low ratio yarn package treatment apparatus and method
(BLEACHING AND DYEING; FLUID TREATMENT AND CHEMICAL MODIFICATION OF TEXTILES AND FIBERS : FLUID TREATMENT (MANIPULATIVE) : Special forms and forming : Wound packages : Yarns : Radial liquid flow : Contains six-membered nitrogen heterocycle)
Patent 6231621: Diaminobenzoic acid derivatives as dye precursors
(BLEACHING AND DYEING; FLUID TREATMENT AND CHEMICAL MODIFICATION OF TEXTILES AND FIBERS : USING ENZYMES, DYE PROCESS, COMPOSITION, OR PRODUCT OF DYEING :)
Patent 6231622: Dye compositions, especially for dyeing hair, containing indane derivative 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 :)
Patent 6231623: Methods of dyeing keratin fibers with compositions containing pyrazolo-azole couplers
(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 6231624: Process for continuous dry granulation of powered carbon black
(CHEMISTRY: PHYSICAL PROCESSES : PHYSICAL PROCESSES : Agglomerating : Carbon : Rare earth compounds)
Patent 6231625: Methods of insulating a thin-profile battery
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Electric battery cell making : Including sealing : Applying terminal)
Patent 6231626: Method of producing a lithium ion secondary battery and a lithium ion secondary battery produced thereby
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Electric battery cell making : Including coating or impregnating : Applying terminal)
Patent 6231627: Method to reduce oxidative deterioration of bulk materials
(FUEL AND RELATED COMPOSITIONS : COAL TREATING PROCESS OR PRODUCT THEREOF : Wood, sawdust or paper)
Patent 6231628: Method for the separation, regeneration and reuse of an exhausted glycol-based slurry
(ABRASIVE TOOL MAKING PROCESS, MATERIAL, OR COMPOSITION : MISCELLANEOUS : Metal or metal oxide)
Patent 6231629: Abrasive article for providing a clear surface finish on glass
(ABRASIVE TOOL MAKING PROCESS, MATERIAL, OR COMPOSITION : IMPREGNATING OR COATING AN ABRASIVE TOOL :)
Patent 6231630: Air filter
(GAS SEPARATION : COMBINED OR CONVERTIBLE : In motor vehicle : Multi-ply, strata, or laminated)
Patent 6231631: Compost excellent in fertilizing activity and production method thereof
(CHEMISTRY: FERTILIZERS : PROCESSES AND PRODUCTS : Organic material-containing : From sewage or night soil : With other organic material :)
Patent 6231632: Urea processing agent
(CHEMISTRY: FERTILIZERS : PROCESSES AND PRODUCTS : Organic material-containing : From synthetic material : Urea and its derivatives : With other organic matter)
Patent 6231633: Granular coated fertilizer and method for producing the same
(CHEMISTRY: FERTILIZERS : PROCESSES AND PRODUCTS : Forms or conditioning : Coating : By fluid contact)
Patent 6231634: Method for making additives for electric arc furnaces
(SPECIALIZED METALLURGICAL PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS FOR USE THEREIN, CONSOLIDATED METAL POWDER COMPOSITIONS, AND LOOSE METAL PARTICULATE MIXTURES : PROCESSES : Electrothermic processes (e.g., microwave, induction, resistance, electric arc, plasma, etc.) : Adding solid treating agent, slag or flux : Carbon(C) containing material (e.g., Carbon, carbonaceous material, Carbide, etc.) : Calcium oxide (e.g., lime, calx, etc.))
Patent 6231635: Lubricant powder for powder metallurgy
(SPECIALIZED METALLURGICAL PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS FOR USE THEREIN, CONSOLIDATED METAL POWDER COMPOSITIONS, AND LOOSE METAL PARTICULATE MIXTURES : COMPOSITIONS : Loose particulate mixture (i.e., composition) containing metal particles : Mixture contains particles of nonmetal : Base metal is Beryllium(Be) only)
Patent 6231636: Mechanochemical processing for metals and metal alloys
(SPECIALIZED METALLURGICAL PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS FOR USE THEREIN, CONSOLIDATED METAL POWDER COMPOSITIONS, AND LOOSE METAL PARTICULATE MIXTURES : PROCESSES : Producing or purifying free metal powder or producing or purifying alloys in powder form (i.e., named or of size up to 1,000 microns in its largest dimension) : Producing alloy : Including comminution : Base metal one or more of Copper(Cu) or Noble metal)
Patent 6231637: Process for producing high-purity silver materials
(SPECIALIZED METALLURGICAL PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS FOR USE THEREIN, CONSOLIDATED METAL POWDER COMPOSITIONS, AND LOOSE METAL PARTICULATE MIXTURES : PROCESSES : Producing or purifying free metal powder or producing or purifying alloys in powder form (i.e., named or of size up to 1,000 microns in its largest dimension) : At 300 degrees C or greater : Vaporizing or condensing free metal : Step at 300 degrees C or greater after step at less than 300 degrees C using nonmetallic material which is liquid under standard conditions)
Patent 6231638: Process for producing metal from metal ores
(SPECIALIZED METALLURGICAL PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS FOR USE THEREIN, CONSOLIDATED METAL POWDER COMPOSITIONS, AND LOOSE METAL PARTICULATE MIXTURES : PROCESSES : Process control responsive to sensed condition : Pressure sensed : Material removed is molten metal)
Patent 6231639: Modular filter for molten metal
(SPECIALIZED METALLURGICAL PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS FOR USE THEREIN, CONSOLIDATED METAL POWDER COMPOSITIONS, AND LOOSE METAL PARTICULATE MIXTURES : PROCESSES : Producing or treating free metal : Filtering vaporous or liquid metal : Removing nonmetal from metal)
Patent 6231640: Dissolving petroleum coke in molten iron to recover vanadium metal
(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) : Melting Iron(Fe) or treating molten Iron : Injecting gas or nonmetalliferous liquid which gasifies into, onto, or through premelted Iron(Fe) or slag layer thereon : And adding solid agent, slag, or flux to premelted Iron(Fe) or slag layer thereon : Loose elemental Carbon(C), coal, or coke (e.g., carburizing, etc.) : With addition of steam to reformer (e.g., Armco process, etc.))
Patent 6231641: Enhanced phase interaction at the interface of molten slag and blister copper, and an apparatus for promoting same
(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 : Copper(Cu) : Treating slag or dross : Reduction)
Patent 6231642: Glass membrane for controlled diffusion 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 6231643: Membrane electrostatic precipitator
(GAS SEPARATION: PROCESSES : ELECTRIC OR ELECTROSTATIC FIELD (E.G., ELECTROSTATIC PRECIPITATION, ETC.) : With cleaning of collector electrode : By liquid flushing : Liquid addition precedes electrical precipitation)
Patent 6231644: Air separation using monolith adsorbent bed
(GAS SEPARATION: PROCESSES : SOLID SORPTION : Including reduction of pressure : Plural pressure varying steps (e.g., pressure swing adsorption, etc.) : Liquid addition precedes electrical precipitation)
Patent 6231645: Apparatus and method for separating particles from a cyclonic fluid flow utilizing a movable access member associated with a cyclonic separator
(GAS SEPARATION: PROCESSES : DEFLECTING : Centrifugal force : Tangential gas inflow (e.g., cyclone, etc.) : Gas condensed)
Patent 6231646: Paint overspray exhaust air filter
(GAS SEPARATION: APPARATUS : ELECTRIC FIELD SEPARATION APPARATUS (E.G., ELECTRICAL PRECIPITATOR, ELECTROSTATIC TYPE, ETC.) : Electric charge produced by friction (e.g., by gas flow, etc.) : Organic compound containing layer)
Patent 6231647: Vacuum cleaner
(GAS SEPARATION: APPARATUS : WITH STERILIZING MEANS : Means uses chemical antimicrobial agent : Centrifugal type)
Patent 6231648: Wet scrubber unit
(GAS SEPARATION: APPARATUS : WITH GAS AND LIQUID CONTACT APPARATUS : Heating or cooling means)
Patent 6231649: Apparatus for separating particles from a fluid and a valve for introducing bled fluid to a mainstream fluid
(GAS SEPARATION: APPARATUS : WITH CONTROL MEANS RESPONSIVE TO SENSED CONDITION FOR CONTROL OF GAS FLOW OR NONGASEOUS CONSTITUENT DISCHARGE : Gas cutoff or diversion : Gas pressure responsive means : For vacuum producing means (e.g., vacuum cleaner, etc.) : Perforated plate)
Patent 6231650: Biocidal coating composition
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Contains fireproofing or biocidal agent : Contains mixture of organic material and at least one inorganic material or elemental component thereof)
Patent 6231651: Enhanced wood preservative composition
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Contains fireproofing or biocidal agent : Nitrogen-containing compound : Metal-containing material)
Patent 6231652: Aqueous ink compositions and ink-jet printing method using the same
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Marking : Inks : Organic dye containing : Water in oil)
Patent 6231653: Dye compositions
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Marking : Inks : Organic dye containing : Carbohydrate or derivative containing : Fatty acid or derivative containing)
Patent 6231654: Ink composition and a method of making the ink composition
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Marking : Inks : Organic dye containing : Organic nitrogen compound containing : The nitrogen is a ring member of a heterocyclic ring : Six-ring members in the heterocyclic ring : Fluoran or derivative containing)
Patent 6231655: Aqueous ink composition for use in an ink jet printer
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Marking : Inks : Organic dye containing : Specified vehicle, solvent, or dispersing medium containing : Organic oxygen compound containing : Seed or derivative thereof containing (e.g., nuts, beans, zein, grain, rice, corn, wheat, oats, gluten, soybean, etc.))
Patent 6231656: Release agents for use in lignocellulosic processes and process for preparing molded lignocellulosic composites
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Molds and mold coating compositions : Compositions for coating and lining molds : Wax, bituminous or resinous material or tarry residue containing : The pigment is inorganic)
Patent 6231657: Supplementation of cellulose nanofibrils with carboxycellulose with low degree of substitution
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Carbohydrate or derivative containing : With cellulose ether or salt thereof (i.e., mixture of (A) a cellulose ether or salt thereof and (B) a carbohydrate material which is other than cellulose ether or salt of the same etherifying radical as in (A) differing only in the degree of etherification) : The carbohydrate is a cellulose material)
Patent 6231658: Chemical vapor deposition source for depositing lead zirconate titanate film
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Heavy metal compound containing : Group IVA or IVB (Ti, Zr, Hf, Ge, Sn, Pb) : C radical bonded to Si is unsaturated)
Patent 6231659: Sizing agents and starting materials for their preparation
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : O-containing organic compound : Carbonyl group containing : C radical bonded to Si is unsaturated)
Patent 6231660: Manufactured granular substrate and method for producing the same
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Pigment, filler, or aggregate compositions, e.g., stone, shale, pebbles, rock, etc. : Composition contains identified material other than water : Fly ash, coal ash, or bottom ash or derived therefrom : Aluminum containing)
Patent 6231661: Fine red iron oxide pigment, and paint or resin composition using the 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 6231662: Surface treatments for titanium dioxide and other industrial pigments
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Pigment, filler, or aggregate compositions, e.g., stone, shale, pebbles, rock, etc. : Composition contains identified material other than water : Organic material containing : Ring containing atom other than carbon)
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