Patents 6234710 - 6234963

 

 

Patent 6234710: Lockable adjustable length member
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : INTERFITTED MEMBERS : Clamped members : By wedge or cam : Having actuator : Lever actuator : Axially oriented)

Patent 6234711: Curb and gutter frame and funnel drain
(ROAD STRUCTURE, PROCESS, OR APPARATUS : DRAIN OR GUTTER : Street or curb inlet for surface drainage :)

Patent 6234712: Reduced impact load snowplowable pavement marker
(ROAD STRUCTURE, PROCESS, OR APPARATUS : TRAFFIC DIRECTOR : Attenuated lane marker type : Impregnated with reflective material :)

Patent 6234713: Vibrator truss assembly
(ROAD STRUCTURE, PROCESS, OR APPARATUS : APPARATUS : Means to agitate material : Material immersed agitating means : Individual element, vertically oriented : And supported dowel end)

Patent 6234714: Pier and wharf structures having means for directly transferring cargo between two vessels or between a vessel and railcars
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : PRESSURIZED CAISSON : Dry dock)

Patent 6234715: Underwater truss structure
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : BANK, SHORE, OR BED PROTECTION : Wave or flow dissipation : Polypod : Openwork)

Patent 6234716: Underground structural work including prefabricated elements associated with piles and a process for its production
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : UNDERGROUND PASSAGEWAY, E.G., TUNNEL : Cut and cover : Work platform)

Patent 6234717: Method and apparatus for connecting underwater conduits
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : SUBTERRANEAN OR SUBMARINE PIPE OR CABLE LAYING, RETRIEVING, MANIPULATING, OR TREATING : Submerging, raising, or manipulating line of pipe or cable in or from marine environment : With assembling of line structure : By joining successive sections of line : With means to forcibly feed or to control tension in pipe or cable)

Patent 6234718: Vibratory apparatus
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : SUBTERRANEAN OR SUBMARINE PIPE OR CABLE LAYING, RETRIEVING, MANIPULATING, OR TREATING : By means advancing along terrain and guiding pipe or cable into subterranean position : Including trench forming plow with pipe or cable guide : With plow vibrating or oscillating means : With means to forcibly feed or to control tension in pipe or cable)

Patent 6234719: Mobile combined drilling and piling machine and method for tubular foundation with machine
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : FOUNDATION : Columnar structure (e.g., pier, pile) : Process or apparatus for installing : Having tensioner)

Patent 6234720: Reduced skin friction sheet pile
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : FOUNDATION : Columnar structure (e.g., pier, pile) : Process or apparatus for installing : Having tensioner)

Patent 6234721: Erosion prevention block
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : EARTH TREATMENT OR CONTROL : Shoring, bracing, or cave-in prevention : Retaining wall : Shield type)

Patent 6234722: Vacuum system for particulate materials and an ejector device therefor
(CONVEYORS: FLUID CURRENT : INTAKE TO FLUID CURRENT CONVEYOR : Upstream of suction source : Suction induced by pressure stream : Serially arranged gates)

Patent 6234723: Conveying capsule for a pneumatic tube conveyor system
(CONVEYORS: FLUID CURRENT : CARRIER : Having end opening : With closure for end opening : Serially arranged gates)

Patent 6234724: Modular cutting tool assembly
(CUTTERS, FOR SHAPING : ROTARY CUTTING TOOL : Including holder (i.e., head) having seat for inserted tool : Plural simultaneously usable separable tools in common seat or common clamp actuator for plural simultaneously usable tools : Specified tool shape)

Patent 6234725: Rotary cutting tool
(CUTTERS, FOR SHAPING : ROTARY CUTTING TOOL : Face or end mill : With cutting edge entirely across end of tool (e.g., router bit, end mill, etc.) : Sectional support)

Patent 6234726: Indexable insert
(CUTTERS, FOR SHAPING : INCLUDING TOOL HAVING PLURAL ALTERNATIVELY USABLE CUTTING EDGES : With integral chip breaker, guide or deflector : Including tool holding clamp and clamp actuator)

Patent 6234727: Resilient clamping mechanism for inserts
(CUTTERS, FOR SHAPING : INCLUDING CUT OFF TOOL : Comprising concave surface in cutting face of tool)

Patent 6234728: Drilling head with vibratory effect
(CUTTING BY USE OF ROTATING AXIALLY MOVING TOOL : INCLUDING MEANS TO CAUSE TOOL TO PROGRESSIVELY VIBRATE TOWARD WORK : Responsive to condition of work or product)

Patent 6234729: Shrink fit shoulder interface
(CUTTING BY USE OF ROTATING AXIALLY MOVING TOOL : TOOL OR TOOL WITH SUPPORT : Including detailed shank : Axially spaced)

Patent 6234730: Thermal change computation apparatus for machine tool
(GEAR CUTTING, MILLING, OR PLANING : MILLING : Process : Templet)

Patent 6234731: Angle spindle attachment with tool chucking device
(GEAR CUTTING, MILLING, OR PLANING : MILLING : With detachable or auxiliary cutter support to convert cutting action : Means to remove flash or burr)

Patent 6234732: Tie down loop for motorized wheelchair
(FREIGHT ACCOMMODATION ON FREIGHT CARRIER : PARTICULAR ARTICLE ACCOMMODATION : Wheeled vehicle : Four-wheeled vehicle accommodation : Vehicle retainer* : Ramp becomes vehicle sustainer)

Patent 6234733: Cargo-retaining device for automobiles
(FREIGHT ACCOMMODATION ON FREIGHT CARRIER : LOAD BEARER ACCOMMODATION : Load bearer abutment : Pin-socket accommodation)

Patent 6234734: Blind fastener and blind fixing method
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : HAVING SEPARATE EXPANDER MEANS : Frangible member : Sleeve including weakened portion : Projecting outwardly from head)

Patent 6234735: Spring-loaded compression and tension pin
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : EXTERNALLY THREADED FASTENER ELEMENT, E.G., BOLT, SCREW, ETC. : Multipart : Axially adjustable : And telltale bore)

Patent 6234736: Fastening element for plate-shaped insulation element
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : WASHER STRUCTURE : Including means for retaining washer to fastener : Wire or rod formed)

Patent 6234737: Robotic container handler system
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : PLURAL, STATIC STRUCTURES FOR SUPPORTING DISCRETE LOADS AND CHARGING OR DISCHARGING MEANS THEREFOR : Load-underlying members (e.g., racks, receptacles (or a compartmented receptacle), shelves, troughs, etc.) : Charging or discharging means includes load sustaining surface and device to transfer load, with horizontal component of movement, from or to surface or member : With means to detect obstruction and alter movement of charging or discharging means)

Patent 6234738: Thin substrate transferring apparatus
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : HORIZONTALLY SWINGING LOAD SUPPORT : Swinging about pivot : And moving vertically : Grab has reciprocating jaw member)

Patent 6234739: Compaction mechanism for refuse and recyclables collection vehicles
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : SELF-LOADING OR UNLOADING VEHICLES : Conveyor : Reciprocating type : Compactor vehicle including compacting plate : Reverse-flow ejection : Compacting plate movable along controlled arc : Including moving compacting plate pivot :)

Patent 6234740: Vehicle cargo lift
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : SELF-LOADING OR UNLOADING VEHICLES : Loading or unloading by other carrier or mover means, and the load movement thereof : Raising or lowering of load or load holder includes vertical, rectilinear movement : Carrier comprises movable component of load-receiving portion (e.g., tailgate, section of floor, etc.) : Elevator with laterally shiftable guides)

Patent 6234741: Forklift for pickup trucks
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : SELF-LOADING OR UNLOADING VEHICLES : Loading or unloading by other carrier or mover means, and the load movement thereof : Raising or lowering of load or load holder includes curvilinear movement : Carrier comprises movable component of load-receiving portion (e.g., tailgate, section of floor, etc.))

Patent 6234742: Process and apparatus for decorating flat self-supporting articles
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : ARTICLE REORIENTING DEVICE : Article inverting means (i.e., 180 degree turnover) : Including coacting opposed movable arms : Article turned about a fixed abutment means)

Patent 6234743: Stacking column with in-line ratchet elements having alternate off set control arm portions
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : APPARATUS FOR MOVING INTERSUPPORTING ARTICLES INTO, WITHIN, OR FROM FREESTANDING, ORDERLY LAYERED, OR MUTUALLY STABILIZING ORDERLY GROUP : Stack forming apparatus : With laterally guided pipe or rod support)

Patent 6234744: Robotic palletizing system
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : APPARATUS FOR MOVING INTERSUPPORTING ARTICLES INTO, WITHIN, OR FROM FREESTANDING, ORDERLY LAYERED, OR MUTUALLY STABILIZING ORDERLY GROUP : Stack forming apparatus : Positions lowest article of stack first : Includes support vertically alignable with stack then shiftable from beneath article : And endless belt for transporting)

Patent 6234745: Container destacking and transfer apparatus
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : APPARATUS FOR MOVING INTERSUPPORTING ARTICLES INTO, WITHIN, OR FROM FREESTANDING, ORDERLY LAYERED, OR MUTUALLY STABILIZING ORDERLY GROUP : Unstacking apparatus : Removes highest article first from stack : Includes article gripping device : Pusher separates article from stack after elevation)

Patent 6234746: Apparatus and methods for cooling rotary components in a turbine
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WITH PASSAGE IN BLADE, VANE, SHAFT OR ROTARY DISTRIBUTOR COMMUNICATING WITH WORKING FLUID : For shaft sealing, packing, lubricating or bearing means)

Patent 6234747: Rub resistant compressor stage
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WITH SOUND OR VIBRATORY WAVE ABSORBING OR PREVENTING MEANS OR ARRANGEMENT : Diverse fluids to motor)

Patent 6234748: Wear ring assembly for a centrifugal pump
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : BEARING, SEAL, OR LINER BETWEEN RUNNER PORTION AND STATIC PART : Moisture or liquid separated from gaseous working fluid e.g., condensate removal, etc.))

Patent 6234749: Centrifugal compressor
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : BEARING, SEAL, OR LINER BETWEEN RUNNER PORTION AND STATIC PART : Between blade edge and static part : Erodable or permanently deformable : On same radial plane with blade)

Patent 6234750: Interlocked compressor stator
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WORKING FLUID PASSAGE OR DISTRIBUTING MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH RUNNER (E.G., CASING, ETC.) : Plural distributing means immediately upstream of runner : Arcuately or circularly arranged around runner axis : Removably secured or mounted in casing : Radially inward of blade)

Patent 6234751: Oscillating air jets for reducing HSI noise
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : WITH CONTROL MEANS RESPONSIVE TO NON-CYCLIC CONDITION SENSING, CENTRIFUGAL ACTUATION, TORQUE OR THRUST : Pressure or altitude responsive : Natural fluid current)

Patent 6234752: Method and tool for electrochemical machining
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : WITH HEATING, COOLING OR THERMAL INSULATION MEANS : Changing state mass within or fluid flow through working member or carrier : Intermeshing or interdigitated working members)

Patent 6234753: Turbine airfoil with internal cooling
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : WITH HEATING, COOLING OR THERMAL INSULATION MEANS : Changing state mass within or fluid flow through working member or carrier : Flow exhausted to working fluid : Arcuate planar folding of working surface)

Patent 6234754: Coolable airfoil structure
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : WITH HEATING, COOLING OR THERMAL INSULATION MEANS : Changing state mass within or fluid flow through working member or carrier : Flow exhausted to working fluid : Arcuate planar folding of working surface)

Patent 6234755: Method for improving the cooling effectiveness of a gaseous coolant stream, and related articles of manufacture
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : WITH HEATING, COOLING OR THERMAL INSULATION MEANS : Changing state mass within or fluid flow through working member or carrier : Flow exhausted to working fluid : Arcuate planar folding of working surface)

Patent 6234756: Segmented ring blade retainer
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : SPECIFIC WORKING MEMBER MOUNT : Blade received in well or slot : Having blade locking means : Split impeller hub)

Patent 6234757: System for suspending a ceiling fan
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : SUPPORT MOUNTING, CARRIER OR FAIRING STRUCTURE : Radial flow devices)

Patent 6234758: Hydraulic noise reduction assembly with variable side branch
(PUMPS : CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL OF PUMP DRIVE MOTOR : With condition responsive control of pump fluid valve : One condition is speed of pump)

Patent 6234759: Method for regulating a fluid pressure
(PUMPS : CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL OF PUMP DRIVE MOTOR : By control of electric or magnetic drive motor : By float)

Patent 6234760: Pumping-ejection apparatus and variants
(PUMPS : ONE FLUID PUMPED BY CONTACT OR ENTRAINMENT WITH ANOTHER : Mechanically actuated valve carried by piston)

Patent 6234761: Apparatus for an air lift and transfer pump
(PUMPS : ONE FLUID PUMPED BY CONTACT OR ENTRAINMENT WITH ANOTHER : Liquid pumped by supplying or exhausting gaseous motive fluid to or from pumping chamber : Valved gas inlet)

Patent 6234762: Reversible venturi-effect pump
(PUMPS : ONE FLUID PUMPED BY CONTACT OR ENTRAINMENT WITH ANOTHER : Liquid pumped by supplying or exhausting gaseous motive fluid to or from pumping chamber : With float actuated control means : Motive fluid in one chamber controlled by condition in second chamber)

Patent 6234763: Variable displacement compressor
(PUMPS : CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL OF DRIVE TRANSMISSION OR PUMP DISPLACEMENT : Adjustable cam or linkage : Axial cam : With sump pressure actuation : By movable conduit or conduit wall (e.g., combining tube))

Patent 6234764: Hydraulic ram pump
(PUMPS : INTENSIFIER : Ram type : Axial cam)

Patent 6234765: Ultrasonic phase pump
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Pump distributor control)

Patent 6234766: Pump system
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Pump distributor control)

Patent 6234767: Rotor having permanent magnet and mechanism for cooling the same
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Pump within rotary working member : Armature within pumping member)

Patent 6234768: Sealed-type electric compressor having refrigerant passage
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Including means utilizing pump fluid for augmenting cooling, lubricating, sealing, or cleaning of motor : Pump within armature)

Patent 6234769: Hybrid type compressor driven by engine and electric motor
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Including manual, mechanical, or diverse drive : Pump fluid flows serially from motor through pump)

Patent 6234770: Reservoir fluids production apparatus and method
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Fluid motor : Rotary motor : Unitary pump and motor rotors : Axial flow motor and pump : Double acting motor piston)

Patent 6234771: Precision pumping device
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Electric or magnetic motor : Reciprocating rigid pumping member : Diaphragm type)

Patent 6234772: Rotary blood pump
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Electric or magnetic motor : Rotary motor and rotary nonexpansible chamber pump : Having bearing : Unitary pump and motor working member)

Patent 6234773: Linear peristaltic pump with reshaping fingers interdigitated with pumping elements
(PUMPS : EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER TYPE : Elongated flexible chamber wall progressively deformed : Plural bellows)

Patent 6234774: Coaxial valve-type alternating pump especially for boats such as a rubber dinghy, manually operated or motor-driven
(PUMPS : EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER TYPE : Plural pumping chambers : Chambers formed at opposite ends of rectilinearly moving pumping member : Unitary element movable about an axis)

Patent 6234775: Pump with deformable thrust plate
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : WITH MECHANICAL SEALING : Axially movable end wall or end wall portion : Progressively biased from inlet to outlet : With resilient interposed member)

Patent 6234776: Vane pump
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : WITH MECHANICAL SEALING : Axially movable end wall or end wall portion : Surface abutting working member abuts another coplanar cylinder surface portion : With resilient interposed member)

Patent 6234777: Automated cushion forming system
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : RESHAPING, RESIZING OR VULCANIZING MEANS FOR TIRE, TIRE TUBE, OR DRIVE BELT : Toroidal or annular female shaping means and coacting means holding preform thereagainst : Including removable tire tread shaping portion : Inner tube type including valve stem feature)

Patent 6234778: Device for spinning of solutions of cellulose carbamate
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : IMMERSED SHAPING ORIFICE DISCHARGING DIRECTLY INTO LIQUID BATH OR SHOWER MEANS : Shaping orifice and bath or shower means mounted for relative movement : Bead clamping means, air bag support means or means sealing tire opening)

Patent 6234779: Method of shaping a spherical body and apparatus therefor
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : MEANS FEEDING FLUENT STOCK FROM PLURAL SOURCES TO COMMON SHAPING MEANS TO FORM COMPOSITE PRODUCT : Extrusion shaping means : Intermittent feed : Shoe or boot)

Patent 6234780: Vacuum osmosis and solidification forming machine
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : FEMALE MOLD AND MEANS TO FEED MEASURED CHARGE OF FLUENT MATERIAL THERETO : Pallet supported within mold sidewalls by vertically movable stripper)

Patent 6234781: Apparatus for making blister pack packaging
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : PREFORM RESHAPING OR RESIZING MEANS: OR VULCANIZING MEANS INCLUDING A CONFORMING PREFORM SUPPORT : Including both heating and cooling means : Netting)

Patent 6234782: Injection mould for making a bucket with a pivotal handle
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : PREFORM ASSEMBLY MEANS AND MEANS FOR BONDING OF PLURAL PREFORMS INVOLVING PREFORM RESHAPING OR VULCANIZING : Means press fitting or forcibly embedding one preform into another preform : Extrusion)

Patent 6234783: Injection molding nozzle
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : FEMALE MOLD AND CHARGER TO SUPPLY FLUENT STOCK UNDER PRESSURE THERETO IN FLUID-TIGHT RELATIONSHIP (E.G., INJECTION MOLD, ETC.) : With means to heat or cool : Including heated or cooled nozzle : Comprising staged inflation means)

Patent 6234784: Portable lighter having igniter device equipped with safety lock mechanism
(COMBUSTION : CORRELATION OF FUEL OR POWER SUPPLY WITH COMPONENT MOVEMENTS IN A DISABLING AND ENABLING SEQUENCE : Movably or removably mounted cover for flame holder)

Patent 6234785: Swirler plate in gas burner
(COMBUSTION : BURNER HAVING ELECTRICAL HEATER OR IGNITER : Spark electrode in front of or adjacent fuel discharger : Gun type burner with electrode supported in air blast conduit : Resistance type heater or igniter)

Patent 6234786: Candle holder
(COMBUSTION : CANDLE, E.G., TAPER, ETC. : Having structure additional to wax and wick : Holder for plural candles : Drained or openwork candle grip mounted on melt receiver)

Patent 6234787: Combustion type harmful substance removing apparatus
(COMBUSTION : FLAME HOLDER HAVING PROTECTIVE FLAME ENCLOSING OR FLAME STABILIZING STRUCTURE : Tubular member delineates flame : Axial perforations along combustion tube)

Patent 6234788: Disk furnace for thermal processing
(HEATING : WORK CHAMBER HAVING HEATING MEANS : Having means by which work is progressed or moved mechanically : Having manipulating means arranging, orienting, segregating or topically heating individual unit : Having structure rotating, reorienting, or inverting unit during heating :)

Patent 6234789: Inter-switching heat accumulating regenerative burner system
(HEATING : WORK CHAMBER HAVING HEATING MEANS : Combustion products heat work by contact : Work chamber exhaust heats chamber feed : By regenerative-type heat exchanger : Having branch connection to common flue)

Patent 6234790: Refractory wall structure
(HEATING : HEATING OR HEAT RETAINING WORK CHAMBER STRUCTURE : Roll-type conveyor element)

Patent 6234791: Orthodontic coupling pin
(DENTISTRY : ORTHODONTICS : Means to transmit or apply force to tooth : Having arch wire enclosing guide (e.g., buccal tube))

Patent 6234792: Orthodontic attachment means
(DENTISTRY : ORTHODONTICS : Arch wire attachment : Metallic spring)

Patent 6234793: Textured dental matrix bands and related methods
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Having static product shaping surface (e.g., mold) : Intra-oral : Deformable or flexible band (e.g., matrix) : Ligature wire)

Patent 6234794: Articulator
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Work support : Including means to support plural workpieces for relative movement : Articulator or attachment therefor : Including hinge having parts which cooperate in a manner allowing relative movement :)

Patent 6234795: Flexible mixer extender
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Having intra-oral dispensing means : Hand-held implement with material supply : Single charge device having plunger-type ejector : On or adjacent handpiece or handle)

Patent 6234796: Dental root canal treatment
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Broach : Foot operated)

Patent 6234797: Dental implant and method for installing the same
(DENTISTRY : PROSTHODONTICS : Holding or positioning denture in mouth : By fastening to jawbone : By screw : Having handles to pivot surface (e.g., pliers))

Patent 6234798: Flexible tip toothbrush handle
(DENTISTRY : METHOD OR MATERIAL FOR TESTING, TREATING, RESTORING, OR REMOVING NATURAL TEETH : Cleaning : Nonmetallic composite)

Patent 6234799: Real-time IMU simulator
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : VEHICLE OPERATOR INSTRUCTION OR TESTING : Flight vehicle : Periscope view simulation)

Patent 6234800: Simulator
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : VEHICLE OPERATOR INSTRUCTION OR TESTING : Bicycle or motorcycle : Simulation of flight generated force applied to aircraft occupant)

Patent 6234801: Color comparison list for displaying of the color system
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : VISUAL ART OR CRAFT, ARTISTIC ADORNMENT, OR COLOR TRAINING OR DEMONSTRATION : Color display : Strips)

Patent 6234802: Virtual challenge system and method for teaching a language
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : LANGUAGE : Map or terrain model)

Patent 6234803: Educational treasure hunt game
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : LANGUAGE : Map or terrain model)

Patent 6234804: Thoracic training model for endoscopic cardiac surgery
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY, THERAPEUTIC TREATMENT, OR SURGERY RELATING TO HUMAN BEING : Anatomical representation : Means mounting upper and lower tooth models for relative movement)

Patent 6234805: Apparatus illustrating vision disorders and conditions
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY, THERAPEUTIC TREATMENT, OR SURGERY RELATING TO HUMAN BEING : Anatomical representation : Head or part thereof : Eye : Pacer moved down reading matter carrier)

Patent 6234806: System and method for interactive scoring of standardized test responses
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : QUESTION OR PROBLEM ELICITING RESPONSE : Operation of apparatus controlled by listener's response to question or problem)

Patent 6234807: Circuit board connector edge with straddle pattern tab design for impedance-controlled connections
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : With mating connector which receives panel circuit edge : Contacts at different distances from lead panel circuit edge : Mounted for controlled movement with respect thereto)

Patent 6234809: Card connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : With guide for directing panel circuit movement : Panel mounted connector which receives edge of panel circuit)

Patent 6234810: Smart card connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : Within distinct housing spaced from panel circuit arrangement : Overlying second preformed panel circuit, both adapted to be electrically connected)

Patent 6234811: Method for producing esters of triazolopyrimidine derivatives free of enantiomers using vinylesters with lipase
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : UNINTERRUPTED SUPPORT RAIL OR UNINTERRUPTED CONTACT : With mating part having mating connector portion and another connector portion electrically connected thereto, e.g., adapter : Uninterrupted contact accessible by mating contact moving in a first, then a lateral direction)

Patent 6234812: Retractable power and communication outlet arrangements
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : CONNECTOR MOVABLE BETWEEN ACCESSIBLE AND INACCESSIBLE POSITIONS : Having removable closure)

Patent 6234813: Ejection mechanism in a card connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING SEPARATOR : Nonconducting pusher : Integral retainer and cam separator)

Patent 6234814: Electrical connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : HAVING CIRCUIT INTERRUPTING PROVISION EFFECTED BY MATING OR HAVING "DEAD" CONTACT ACTIVATED AFTER MATING : Contact encasing chamber)

Patent 6234815: Rotary joint for fluid
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : HAVING RETAINER OR PASSAGEWAY FOR FLUENT MATERIAL : Fluent material transmission line : Movable relative to contact)

Patent 6234816: Medical connector apparatus
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : HAVING RETAINER OR PASSAGEWAY FOR FLUENT MATERIAL : Passageway allowing escape of fluent material during mating : Encompassing wire)

Patent 6234817: Blind-mate, floatable connectors assembly
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : SELF ALIGNING CONTACT : Contact mounted in floating nonconductive holder : Axially biased contact)

Patent 6234818: Static electricity removing device for a signal anti-theft connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Including lock for retaining means (e.g., key or combination lock or requiring "special" tool) : Threaded coupling part)

Patent 6234819: Mechanism for detecting an unlocked state of connectors
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Coupling part with relatively pivotable concentric movement-actuating or retaining ring : Threaded ring or ring adapted to engage threaded mating part : With means to prevent unthreading : Retractable sheath)

Patent 6234820: Method and apparatus for joining printed circuit boards
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Coupling part for receiving edge of planar board moving parallel to plane : With angular mating : Adapter)

Patent 6234821: Connector for ram module
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Coupling part for receiving edge of planar board moving parallel to plane : Retaining means exterior of slot : Fingerlike grasping means comprising portion of coupling part : Retractable sheath)

Patent 6234822: Connector on a printed circuit, comprising a plug and a base
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : For direct connection to a flexible tape or printed circuit board : Retaining means exterior of slot)

Patent 6234823: Plug adapter having eccentric ring driving cord retention wedge
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Retaining means : Adapted to engage contact of mating part : With socket contact transversely engaging male threaded part)

Patent 6234824: Structure of a socket for ensuring a secured retention of a plug connected to the socket
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Retaining means : Adapted to engage contact of mating part : With socket contact transversely engaging male threaded part)

Patent 6234825: Connector locking construction
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Retaining means : Laterally moving slide : With socket contact transversely engaging male threaded part)

Patent 6234826: Connector position assurance device
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Retaining means : Finger or stretchable sleeve resiliently urged laterally of connection : With additional means to cause or prevent unlatching : Retractable sheath)

Patent 6234827: Electrical connector shield with dual function of mechanical locking and electrical shielding continuety
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Retaining means : Finger or stretchable sleeve resiliently urged laterally of connection : Resilient finger : Rearwardly extending finger)

Patent 6234828: Electrical connector assembly with improved locking means
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Retaining means : Finger or stretchable sleeve resiliently urged laterally of connection : Resilient finger : With graspable portion : Having radially outwardly facing contact surface)

Patent 6234829: Method and device for identifying card slots that are required to be populated concurrently in a computer system
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INDICATING OR IDENTIFYING PROVISION : Distinct heat sink)

Patent 6234830: Tracing interface module for patch cords in a telecommunications system
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INDICATING OR IDENTIFYING PROVISION : Distinct indicia bearing member : Indicator light)

Patent 6234831: Cable housing device
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH STORAGE MEANS FOR FLACCID CONDUCTOR : Including connector housing surrounding cable)

Patent 6234832: Double row modular gang jack for board edge application
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SUPPORTING MEANS FOR COUPLING PART : Supporting plural, independent coupling parts : Stacked right-angle connector for use on printed circuit board (i.e., PCB) : With additional contacts comprising coupling part mating along axis normal to conductor)

Patent 6234833: Receptacle electrical connector assembly
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SUPPORTING MEANS FOR COUPLING PART : Supporting plural, independent coupling parts : Stacked right-angle connector for use on printed circuit board (i.e., PCB) : With additional contacts comprising coupling part mating along axis normal to conductor)

Patent 6234834: Stacked electrical connector assembly
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SUPPORTING MEANS FOR COUPLING PART : Supporting plural, independent coupling parts : Stacked right-angle connector for use on printed circuit board (i.e., PCB) : With additional contacts comprising coupling part mating along axis normal to conductor)

Patent 6234835: Removable connector edge clip
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SUPPORTING MEANS FOR COUPLING PART : Coupling part or mating part extending into panel opening : Including resilient securing : By resilient member on panel : Resilient gripping of panel)

Patent 6234836: Telecommunications jack assembly
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SUPPORTING MEANS FOR COUPLING PART : Coupling part or mating part extending into panel opening : Including resilient securing : Laterally flexed finger on coupling part : Resilient gripping of panel)

Patent 6234837: Shielding device with included nut for an electrical connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SUPPORTING MEANS FOR COUPLING PART : Coupling part or mating part extending into panel opening : Coupling part including panel engaging shoulder : Directly attached to panel by elongated fastener in tension (e.g., rivet, bolt or screw) : Including lamp or electron tube socket)

Patent 6234838: Structure for a coaxial cable connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : INCLUDING OR FOR USE WITH COAXIAL CABLE : To be engaged by suspension means)

Patent 6234839: Connector with an improved housing
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : COUPLING PART INCLUDING FLEXING INSULATION : Hinged or flexed detent on insulation engaging to secure contact within coupling part housing : Receptacle adapted to bias contact and cause indirect gripping of mating contact)

Patent 6234840: Shield connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : HAVING OR PROVIDING INDUCTIVE OR CAPACITIVE SHIELD : Molded connector body)

Patent 6234841: Metal shield and connector body arrangement of an electric connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : HAVING OR PROVIDING INDUCTIVE OR CAPACITIVE SHIELD : Resilient conductive means providing additional electrical path between mating outer shield members : Having laterally spaced prongs)

Patent 6234842: Power converter connector assembly
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH CIRCUIT COMPONENT OR COMPRISING CONNECTOR WHICH FULLY ENCLOSES CIRCUIT COMPONENT : Having only two duplicate contacts arranged bilaterally symmetric about longitudinal axis of engagement)

Patent 6234843: Low profile filter connector with ferrite
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH CIRCUIT COMPONENT OR COMPRISING CONNECTOR WHICH FULLY ENCLOSES CIRCUIT COMPONENT : Having only two duplicate contacts arranged bilaterally symmetric about longitudinal axis of engagement)

Patent 6234844: Electronic card connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Plural-contact coupling part : For coupling to edge of printed circuit board or to coupling part secured to such edge : Having elongated slot for receiving edge of printed circuit board : Including lamp or electron tube socket)

Patent 6234845: IC card connector with a mechanism for preventing erroneous insertion of an IC card
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Plural-contact coupling part : For coupling to edge of printed circuit board or to coupling part secured to such edge : Having elongated slot for receiving edge of printed circuit board : Having polarizing means : Lamp or electron tube socket or base)

Patent 6234846: Combine jack with adapter
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Plural-contact coupling part : Two or more plural-contact coupling parts combined in one integral unit : Having elongated slot for receiving edge of printed circuit board)

Patent 6234847: Electrical connector having an insert module and a circuit board in contact with the insert module
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Plural-contact coupling part : Plural-contact coupling part comprises receptacle or plug : Having push-pull-engaging contacts spaced along planar side wall transverse to longitudinal engagement axis (e.g., telephone jack or plug) : Having bayonet-coupling contact)

Patent 6234848: Multipin electrical plug-in connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Metallic connector or contact secured to insulation : Secured by superposition of insulating body parts : Latching part unitary with metallic connector or contact)

Patent 6234849: Battery terminal connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : METALLIC CLAMP-TYPE CONNECTOR FOR STORAGE BATTERY TERMINAL : Deformable C- or U-clamp : Screw-thread operated : With means for removably securing conductor thereto : Resilient socket contact for surrounding or engaging opposed surfaces of mating plug contact)

Patent 6234850: Electrical terminal arrangement
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : METALLIC CONNECTOR OR CONTACT HAVING MOVABLE OR RESILIENT SECURING PART : Screw-thread operated securing part : Tensioning screw intersects longitudinal axis of encircled conductor)

Patent 6234851: Stab connector assembly
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : METALLIC CONNECTOR OR CONTACT HAVING MOVABLE OR RESILIENT SECURING PART : Spring actuated or resilient securing part : Plug having means for resiliently engaging opposed interior surfaces of mating socket connector (e.g., banana plug) : Spring-biased butt contact)

Patent 6234852: Impeller for water jet pump of watercraft
(MARINE PROPULSION : JET DRIVE : Ground wheel or poler)

Patent 6234853: Simplified docking method and apparatus for a multiple engine marine vessel
(MARINE PROPULSION : SCREW PROPELLER : With means effecting or facilitating movement of propulsion unit or a segment of the propulsion unit (e.g., tilting or steering) : Produced by combustion)

Patent 6234854: Marine drive assembly
(MARINE PROPULSION : SCREW PROPELLER : With means effecting or facilitating movement of propulsion unit or a segment of the propulsion unit (e.g., tilting or steering) : Having gimbal or universal joint support : With releasing means when propulsion unit hits obstruction)

Patent 6234855: Driveshaft housing for outboard motor
(MARINE PROPULSION : SCREW PROPELLER : Propulsion unit casing : Cage or screen)

Patent 6234856: Flying ski
(BUOYS, RAFTS, AND AQUATIC DEVICES : WATER SKIMMING OR WALKING DEVICE : Foot attached)

Patent 6234857: Pet recreation flotation device
(BUOYS, RAFTS, AND AQUATIC DEVICES : BODY SUPPORTING BUOYANT DEVICE : Convertible use article)

Patent 6234858: Resilient crushable foam objects with interchangeable parts
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : CONSTRUCTION TOY : Figure : Wheeled)

Patent 6234859: Adjustable game call apparatus with moisture diverter and precision tuning system
(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 6234860: Game call with fine, precise adjustable tone
(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 : Including piston slidable along central apertured member)

Patent 6234861: High performance yo-yo
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : ROTATING OR HAVING VISIBLE ROTATING PORTION (E.G., SPINNING OR WHIRLING, NOT ROLLING) : Having attached cord for imparting rotation : Wound about rotatable member : Bandalore : Including piston slidable along central apertured member)

Patent 6234862: Animal toy having simulated liquid drinking and wetting action
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : FIGURE TOY OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Nursing, eating, or drinking : And tearing or wetting : Head or head part movement)

Patent 6234863: Amusement device resembling living being having paraphernalia item and associated belly member
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : FIGURE TOY OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Fabric-covered stuffed figure : Including support or manipulator extrinsic to figure (e.g., marionette))

Patent 6234864: Sound producing device for use on a bicycle
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : SOUNDING : With means facilitating combination with diverse art device : Cane or rod thrust longitudinally against surface)

Patent 6234865: Artificial antlers for rattle bag
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : SOUNDING : Percussion : Unsecured loosely confined percussive member (e.g., rattle) : Guide means secured centrally of wheel)

Patent 6234866: Toy vehicle
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : ROLLING OR TUMBLING (E.G., WHEELED) : Including helical spring or elastomeric strip)

Patent 6234867: Mastectomy garments with built-in prosthetic device
(FOUNDATION GARMENTS : BREAST OR CHEST, E.G., BRASSIERES : Combined with apparel-type garment : Breast supporting member within other garment : With elastically extensible connector)

Patent 6234868: Apparatus and method for conditioning a polishing pad
(ABRADING : PRECISION DEVICE OR PROCESS - OR WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL : Computer controlled : Cyclic control)

Patent 6234869: Machine control gage system
(ABRADING : PRECISION DEVICE OR PROCESS - OR WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL : Computer controlled : Cyclic control)

Patent 6234870: Serial intelligent electro-chemical-mechanical wafer processor
(ABRADING : PRECISION DEVICE OR PROCESS - OR WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL : With indicating : Cyclic control)

Patent 6234871: Method and apparatus for removing a thin coating from a fabric
(ABRADING : PRECISION DEVICE OR PROCESS - OR WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL : With feeding of tool or work holder : And feeding of tool or work holder)

Patent 6234872: Free flow abrasive hole polishing
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Utilizing fluent abradant : With auxiliary work treating or in critical fluent medium)

Patent 6234873: Semiconductor mirror-polished surface wafers and method for manufacturing the same
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Glass or stone abrading : By blasting)

Patent 6234874: Wafer processing apparatus
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Glass or stone abrading : By blasting)

Patent 6234875: Method of modifying a surface
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Glass or stone abrading : By blasting)

Patent 6234876: Chemical-mechanical polish machines and fabrication process using the same
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Glass or stone abrading : By blasting)

Patent 6234877: Method of chemical mechanical polishing
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Glass or stone abrading : By blasting)

Patent 6234878: Endpoint detection apparatus, planarizing machines with endpointing apparatus, and endpointing methods for mechanical or chemical-mechanical
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Glass or stone abrading : By blasting)

Patent 6234879: Method and apparatus for wafer chamfer polishing
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Glass or stone abrading : Edging : Edging)

Patent 6234880: Device and method for profiling grinding worms
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Gear or worm abrading : Edging)

Patent 6234881: Grinding machine for forming chip-producing cutting tools
(ABRADING : MACHINE : Rotary tool : Rotary cylinder : Opposed abrading tools : Reciprocating work holder : Rocking : Blade sharpener : Blade sharpener)

Patent 6234882: Surface enhancement system for building blocks
(ABRADING : MACHINE : Rotary tool : Rotary disk : One-way work traverse : Disk or wheel abrader)

Patent 6234883: Method and apparatus for concurrent pad conditioning and wafer buff in chemical mechanical polishing
(ABRADING : MACHINE : Rotary tool : Rotary disk : Work rotating : Rotary work holder : By means loosely confining work : Gear generating)

Patent 6234884: Semiconductor wafer polishing device for removing a surface unevenness of a semiconductor substrate
(ABRADING : MACHINE : Rotary tool : Rotary disk : Work rotating : Rotary work holder : Planar surface abrading : Having pressure plate : Including work support engaging work at opposite, axial ends; e.g., opposed "centers")

Patent 6234885: Roll grinding machine
(ABRADING : MACHINE : Rotary tool : Rotary disk : Work rotating : Rotary work holder : Disk or wheel abrader : Having pressure plate)

Patent 6234886: Multiple abrasive assembly and method
(ABRADING : FRAME OR MOUNT : Portable abrader : Floor surfacing machine : Rotary disk tool : Lens abrader)

Patent 6234887: Method for sanding surfaces on items
(ABRADING : FRAME OR MOUNT : Portable abrader : Rotary cylinder tool : Rotary disk tool)

Patent 6234888: Method and apparatus for transmission repair
(ABRADING : WORK HOLDER : Rotary tool supporter)

Patent 6234889: Rail cutting machine
(ABRADING : ATTACHMENT : To rail : Stationary abrading tool)

Patent 6234890: Filling machine for sausage meat or the like having a supply container which can be pivoted away
(BUTCHERING : SAUSAGE MAKING : Severing into descrete lengths)

Patent 6234891: Collating conveyor for sausage links
(BUTCHERING : CONVEYER : Transfer from one conveyor to another : Carcass conveyed to cutter in horizontal position)

Patent 6234892: Device for producing hot air curtains for door openings in local transit vehicle
(VENTILATION : HAVING PROTECTING AIR CURRENT : Having blower)

Patent 6234893: Vent device for use with medium for altering a condition of air entering an environment
(VENTILATION : HAVING INLET AIRWAY : Including specific air distributor (e.g., register, etc.) : Floor type : Including portion or element movable during normal use)

Patent 6234894: Forced air vent register
(VENTILATION : HAVING INLET AIRWAY : Including specific air distributor (e.g., register, etc.) : Floor type : Having adjustable valve : With screen mounting means)

Patent 6234895: Methods of progressive jackpot gaming
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : In a game requiring strategy or problem solving by a participant (e.g., problem eliciting response, puzzle, etc.) : With chance element or event (e.g., backgammon, Scrabble, etc.) : Card- or tile-type (e.g., bridge, dominoes, etc.) : Ultimate outcome dependant upon relative odds of a card or tile combination (e.g., poker, etc.) :)

Patent 6234896: Slot driven video story
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : In a chance application : Geometric maze)

Patent 6234897: Gaming device with variable bonus payout feature
(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 6234898: Method and apparatus for controlling a gaming operation
(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 6234899: System for linking a unique identifier to an instant game ticket
(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 6234900: Player tracking and identification system
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : Access or authorization (e.g., game selection, security, etc.) : Pool amount (e.g., jackpot, etc.))

Patent 6234901: Game device, picture data and flare forming method
(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 : Object priority or perspective : Having means to alter combination probability)

Patent 6234902: Data carrier, game machine using data carrier, information communication method, information communication, automated travelling control system and
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : Data storage or retrieval (e.g., memory, video tape, etc.) : Network type (e.g., computer network, etc.))

Patent 6234903: Shaft coupling with cooling elements
(ROTARY SHAFTS, GUDGEONS, HOUSINGS, AND FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS FOR ROTARY SHAFTS : HAVING HEATING OR COOLING MEANS : For coupling having torque transmitted via intermeshing teeth)

Patent 6234904: Drive power transmission apparatus
(ROTARY SHAFTS, GUDGEONS, HOUSINGS, AND FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS FOR ROTARY SHAFTS : OVERLOAD RELEASE COUPLING : Fluid confined in enclosure having flexible walls)

Patent 6234905: Elastomeric coupling and method of improving durability thereof
(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 : Element is a continuous annulus extending around rotational axis : Along curved centerline)

Patent 6234906: Airboat transmission vibration dampener and associated methods
(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 6234907: Quick disconnect driveshaft transmission yoke
(ROTARY SHAFTS, GUDGEONS, HOUSINGS, AND FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS FOR ROTARY SHAFTS : COUPLING ACCOMMODATES DRIVE BETWEEN MEMBERS HAVING MISALIGNED OR ANGULARLY RELATED AXES : Coupling transmits torque via radially directed pin : With particular yoke providing pin-receiving aperture : And flexible seal)

Patent 6234908: Drive assembly with at least one constant velocity fixed joint having a set of rolling contact member guiding means
(ROTARY SHAFTS, GUDGEONS, HOUSINGS, AND FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS FOR ROTARY SHAFTS : COUPLING ACCOMMODATES DRIVE BETWEEN MEMBERS HAVING MISALIGNED OR ANGULARLY RELATED AXES : Coupling transmits torque via radially spaced ball : With additional axially spaced torque-transmitting coupling which facilitates relative movement between members : Split yoke)

Patent 6234909: Engine compensator
(ROTARY SHAFTS, GUDGEONS, HOUSINGS, AND FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS FOR ROTARY SHAFTS : SHAFTING : Particular vibration dampening or balancing structure : Corrugated structure)

Patent 6234910: Shaft coupling arrangement
(ROTARY SHAFTS, GUDGEONS, HOUSINGS, AND FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS FOR ROTARY SHAFTS : SHAFTING : With disparate device for coupling shaft to additional shaft or rotary body : Corrugated structure)

Patent 6234911: Driveshaft assembly having a noise reduction structure
(ROTARY SHAFTS, GUDGEONS, HOUSINGS, AND FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS FOR ROTARY SHAFTS : SHAFTING : Hollow or layered shaft : Corrugated structure)

Patent 6234912: High-stiffness composite shaft
(ROTARY SHAFTS, GUDGEONS, HOUSINGS, AND FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS FOR ROTARY SHAFTS : SHAFTING : Hollow or layered shaft : Corrugated structure)

Patent 6234913: Method of manufacturing of fastening elements
(THREADED, HEADED FASTENER, OR WASHER MAKING: PROCESS AND APPARATUS : PROCESS : Making headed fastener, e.g., rivet or nail, etc. : Nail type : Formed by heat treatment)

Patent 6234914: Punch for forming threaded fasteners with spiral drive
(THREADED, HEADED FASTENER, OR WASHER MAKING: PROCESS AND APPARATUS : APPARATUS FOR MAKING EXTERNALLY THREADED FASTENER OR ARTICLE, E.G., SCREW, BOLT, ETC. : Screw fastener making : Having head nicking : Punch and die type : Spike type)

Patent 6234915: Three-piece golf putter
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Practice swingable implement or indicator associated with swingable implement : Device attachable to or integral with swingable implement : Adjustable swingable implement, or swing or position indicator : Adjustable implement or static position indicator (e.g., with respect to the golfer, projectile, target, etc.) : Integral with or attachable to swingable implement head : Selectively adjustable positioning means : Adjustable lie : Longitudinal bore in head receives elongated member about which head pivots)

Patent 6234916: Multi-task golf tool
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Club or club support : And turf repair tool or ball retriever : And separate body engagable member)

Patent 6234917: Golf ball
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Ball : Particular cover (e.g., size, material, dimple pattern, etc.) : Diverse cover and interior)

Patent 6234918: Net scoring system
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PLAYING FIELD OR COURT GAME; GAME ELEMENT OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR OTHER THAN PROJECTOR OR PROJECTILE, PER SE : Having at least two different types of game elements used in same game : For game using field or court having dividing means thereon for separating opponents (e.g., a net used for volleyball, etc.) : For game in which goal or target is peripherally located aperture or pocket (e.g., hockey, soccer, lacrosse, polo, etc.))

Patent 6234919: Table tennis handle-less racquet and multipurpose combination table
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PLAYING FIELD OR COURT GAME; GAME ELEMENT OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR OTHER THAN PROJECTOR OR PROJECTILE, PER SE : Table-tennis table : Net, with net, or for net)

Patent 6234920: Shock-absorbing and skidproof protective jacket of game racket handle
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PLAYER HELD AND POWERED, NONMECHANICAL PROJECTOR, PER SE, FOR PROJECTING AERIAL PROJECTILE BY STRIKING; PART THEREOF OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : With sound-deadening, vibration-damping, or shock-absorbing feature other than projectile- or hand-contact surface or with rebound reducing feature : For racket or paddle : In, under, or contacting grip : Hoop or the net, pocket, or support structure therefor)

Patent 6234921: Sports racquets with tripod weighting
(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.) : Having dimensional characteristic or other parameter specified by a number, numeric variable, or mathematical formula (e.g., location of center of gravity, elastic modulus of a string, weight of racket, etc.) : Plural fiber compositions)

Patent 6234922: Fielding practice bat
(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.) : Prefabricated string assembly, means to prevent relative movement or wear at crossover points of strings, or having one or more strings with specified characteristic or arrangement : Having nonplanar string-hole pattern or arrangement in frame)

Patent 6234923: Street hockey stick
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PLAYER HELD AND POWERED, NONMECHANICAL PROJECTOR, PER SE, FOR PROJECTING AERIAL PROJECTILE BY STRIKING; PART THEREOF OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Club : Having elongated blade (e.g., hockey stick, etc.) : Blade construction or accessory : With stringing or string-stretching device)

Patent 6234924: Artificial bat end device
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PLAYER HELD AND POWERED, NONMECHANICAL PROJECTOR, PER SE, FOR PROJECTING AERIAL PROJECTILE BY STRIKING; PART THEREOF OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Bat (e.g., baseball bat, etc.) : Grip : Blade construction or accessory)

Patent 6234925: Transmission
(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.) : Load responsive : With actuator driven by electrical or fluid motor : Via liquid)

Patent 6234926: Tool for a cable fixing bolt
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : CONTROL FOR VARIABLE INPUT TO OUTPUT SPEED-RATIO : Including belt shiftable axially from one to another surface of stepped pulley or coaxial pulleys of different diameter : And including belt-shifter mechanism : Plural guide rolls)

Patent 6234927: Front derailleur for a bicycle
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : CONTROL FOR VARIABLE INPUT TO OUTPUT SPEED-RATIO : Including belt shiftable axially from one to another surface of stepped pulley or coaxial pulleys of different diameter : And including belt-shifter mechanism : Shifter mechanism including parallelogram linkage :)

Patent 6234928: Ratchet tensioner
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : MEANS FOR ADJUSTING BELT TENSION OR FOR SHIFTING BELT, PULLEY OR GUIDE ROLL : Load responsive tension adjuster or shifter : Sensor includes rotatable belt-engaging surface)

Patent 6234929: Tensioner
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : MEANS FOR ADJUSTING BELT TENSION OR FOR SHIFTING BELT, PULLEY OR GUIDE ROLL : Tension adjuster or shifter driven by electrical or fluid motor : Sensor includes rotatable belt-engaging surface)

Patent 6234930: Transmission and vehicle using same
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : INPUT FROM INDEPENDENT POWER SOURCES : Including electric motor input : And electric motor input)

Patent 6234931: Driving force transmission apparatus
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : ELECTRIC OR MAGNETIC DRIVE OR CONTROL : Fluid controlled mechanical clutch or brake)

Patent 6234932: Control apparatus for a hybrid vehicle
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : PLURAL ENGINES : Electric engine :)

Patent 6234933: Method and device for controlling a transmission group of a vehicle
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : TRANSMISSION CONTROL : With clutch control : Clutch, engine, and transmission controlled : Electronic digital control : Speed responsive)

Patent 6234934: Wrist and forearm exerciser
(EXERCISE DEVICES : HAND, WRIST, OR FINGER : Grip : Having weight feature (e.g., dumbbell, etc.) : Separately adjustable)

Patent 6234935: Skating motion exercising machine
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Grip)

Patent 6234936: Top-pressing cushioning mechanism for treadmill
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Treadmill for foot travel : Utilizing fluid resistance)

Patent 6234937: Folding structure of an exerciser
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Treadmill for foot travel : Utilizing fluid resistance)

Patent 6234938: Magnetic device for use in exercise bicycle or other exercise machines
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Bicylcling : Out of water type)

Patent 6234939: Unipedal cycle apparatus
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Bicylcling : Utilizing specific resistance generating structure : Gas)

Patent 6234940: Training bag
(EXERCISE DEVICES : STRIKING : Handheld jump rope)

Patent 6234941: Combination press and fly motions exercise apparatus
(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 : Pivoted user interface element :)

Patent 6234942: Compound exerciser unit
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing force resistance generated by user only : Rolled by or against user : Stationary support serves as common support for user)

Patent 6234943: Process and device for preparing a packaging blank and packaging prepared by such blank
(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 : By use of photocell condition sensor : Responsive to mark or indicia on work :)

Patent 6234944: Securement of a pad to the inside of a bag
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : CONTAINER MAKING : Pliable container (e.g., bag, envelope, etc.) : Assembling of distinct members : By reciprocatory heat sealer)

Patent 6234945: Multiple modulus container carrier
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : WITH COATING : Plural diverse materials : With securing)

Patent 6234946: Method for cutting strip to produce grips for bag
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : WITH CUTTING, BREAKING, TEARING, OR ABRADING : Method)

Patent 6234947: Method and device for cross-folding signatures
(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 : Rotary folder : Having radial folding blade : And plural sources of adhesive)

Patent 6234948: Combined centrifugation assembly
(IMPERFORATE BOWL: CENTRIFUGAL SEPARATORS : INCLUDING PLURALITY OF MINIATURE BOWLS (E.G., TEST TUBES) DISTRUBUTED ABOUT ROTATABLE CARRIER AND READILY REMOVABLE THEREFROM : Having bowls, or holders therefor, pivotaby attached to carrier for tilting during rotation of carrier : Including conduit of flexible umbilical cable type)

Patent 6234949: Centrifugal separator with one or more internal contaminant barriers
(IMPERFORATE BOWL: CENTRIFUGAL SEPARATORS : ROTATABLE BOWL : Driven by energy of material supplied : Axial movement of one portion of bowl wall relative to another (e.g., for discharging))

Patent 6234950: Nitrogen substituted phosphinimine ligand
(CATALYST, SOLID SORBENT, OR SUPPORT THEREFOR: PRODUCT OR PROCESS OF MAKING : CATALYST OR PRECURSOR THEREFOR : Organic compound containing : Organic compound including carbon-metal bond : Including phosphorus or sulfur or compound containing nitrogen or phosphorus or sulfur : Metal compound other than which could be produced in situ by reaction of a Group IA, IIA, or Group IIIA metal compound present with a titanium or vanadium compound present)

Patent 6234951: Intravascular radiation delivery system
(SURGERY : RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCE APPLIED TO BODY FOR THERAPY : Radioactive substance placed within body (e.g., inhaled, implanted, injected, etc.) : Body movement (e.g., head or hand tremor, motility of limb, etc.))

Patent 6234952: Dilatation/centering catheter used for the treatment of stenosis or other construction in a bodily passageway and method thereof
(SURGERY : RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCE APPLIED TO BODY FOR THERAPY : Radioactive substance placed within body (e.g., inhaled, implanted, injected, etc.) : Body movement (e.g., head or hand tremor, motility of limb, etc.))

Patent 6234953: Electrotherapy device using low frequency magnetic pulses
(SURGERY : MAGNETIC FIELD APPLIED TO BODY FOR THERAPY : Electromagnetic coil : Pulsating field : Seeds)

Patent 6234954: Infant care apparatus with removable door
(SURGERY : ISOLATION TREATMENT CHAMBERS : Incubators : Pulsating field)

Patent 6234955: Method for vascular occulusive therapy in gastrointestinal system
(SURGERY : BODY INSERTED URINARY OR COLONIC INCONTINENT DEVICE OR TREATMENT (E.G., ARTIFICIAL SPHINCTERS, ETC.) : Sensory (e.g., visual, audio, tactile, etc.))

Patent 6234956: Magnetic actuation urethral valve
(SURGERY : BODY INSERTED URINARY OR COLONIC INCONTINENT DEVICE OR TREATMENT (E.G., ARTIFICIAL SPHINCTERS, ETC.) : Implanted : Audio (e.g., heartbeat, "white noise", etc.))

Patent 6234957: Electronic endoscope system capable of enhancing luminance
(SURGERY : ENDOSCOPE : With camera or solid state imager : Laser)

Patent 6234958: Medical device introduction system including medical introducer having a plurality of access ports and methods of performing medical procedures
(SURGERY : ENDOSCOPE : With guide means for body insertion : Means for coupling camera or imager)

Patent 6234959: Electronic-endoscope light quantity controlling apparatus
(SURGERY : ENDOSCOPE : Having imaging and illumination means : Light source : With light intensity control : Body pierced by tubular cutter or rod-type punch)

Patent 6234960: Heart stabilizer apparatus
(SURGERY : SPECULA : Retractor : With holder : Supporting frame : Special table clamp)

Patent 6234961: Ball and socket interconnection and retractor assembly employing the same
(SURGERY : SPECULA : Retractor : With holder : Handle-holder cooperating means : Closed frame (e.g., circle, square))

Patent 6234962: Equine dental speculum
(SURGERY : SPECULA : Retractor : Specific use retractor : Mouth : Veterinary jaw spreader : Illuminated)

Patent 6234963: System and method for displaying medical process diagrams
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING :)

 

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