Patents 6253260 - 6253512

 

 

Patent 6253260: Input/output data access request with assigned priority handling
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INPUT/OUTPUT DATA PROCESSING : Input/Output command process : Address data transfer)

Patent 6253261: System and method for direct memory access in a computer system
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INPUT/OUTPUT DATA PROCESSING : Direct Memory Accessing (DMA) : Concurrent data transferring)

Patent 6253262: Arbitrating FIFO implementation which positions input request in a buffer according to its status
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INPUT/OUTPUT DATA PROCESSING : Input/Output access regulation : Access request queuing :)

Patent 6253263: System with logic gates having a progressive number of inputs connected to a first connection matrix receiving signals to be arbitrated from
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INPUT/OUTPUT DATA PROCESSING : Input/Output access regulation : Access prioritization : Physical position :)

Patent 6253264: Coding network grouping data of same data type into blocks using file data structure and selecting compression for individual block base on block
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INPUT/OUTPUT DATA PROCESSING : Peripheral adapting : Input/Output data modification : Data compression and expansion :)

Patent 6253265: Reinitialization circuit for a data communications interface
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INTRASYSTEM CONNECTION (E.G., BUS AND BUS TRANSACTION PROCESSING) : Peripheral adapting)

Patent 6253266: Apparatus and method for controlling information flow in a card cage having multiple backplanes
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INTRASYSTEM CONNECTION (E.G., BUS AND BUS TRANSACTION PROCESSING) : Bus expansion or extension : Card insertion : For data storage device)

Patent 6253267: Hot-plug of PCI bus using single chip
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INTRASYSTEM CONNECTION (E.G., BUS AND BUS TRANSACTION PROCESSING) : Bus expansion or extension : Card insertion : Hot insertion :)

Patent 6253268: Method and system for multiplexing a second interface on an I2C interface
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INTRASYSTEM CONNECTION (E.G., BUS AND BUS TRANSACTION PROCESSING) : Protocol : Docking station)

Patent 6253269: Bus arbiter system and method for managing communication buses
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INTRASYSTEM CONNECTION (E.G., BUS AND BUS TRANSACTION PROCESSING) : Bus access regulation : Using transmitter and receiver)

Patent 6253270: Method and apparatus for arbitrating ownership of an interface between hub agents
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INTRASYSTEM CONNECTION (E.G., BUS AND BUS TRANSACTION PROCESSING) : Bus access regulation : Using transmitter and receiver)

Patent 6253271: Bridge for direct data storage device access
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INTRASYSTEM CONNECTION (E.G., BUS AND BUS TRANSACTION PROCESSING) : Bus interface architecture : Bus bridge : Delay reduction)

Patent 6253272: Execution suspension and resumption in multi-tasking host adapters
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INTRASYSTEM CONNECTION (E.G., BUS AND BUS TRANSACTION PROCESSING) : Bus interface architecture : Bus bridge : Buffer or que control : Physical position bus prioritization)

Patent 6253273: Lock mechanism
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : ACCESS LOCKING : Bus interface architecture)

Patent 6253274: Apparatus for a high performance locking facility
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : ACCESS LOCKING : Bus interface architecture)

Patent 6253275: Interrupt gating method for PCI bridges
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INTERRUPT PROCESSING : Access prioritizing)

Patent 6253276: Apparatus for adaptive decoding of memory addresses
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : ADDRESSING COMBINED WITH SPECIFIC MEMORY CONFIGURATION OR SYSTEM : For multiple memory modules (e.g., banks, interleaved memory) :)

Patent 6253277: Memory system having flexible addressing and method using tag and data bus communication
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : ADDRESSING COMBINED WITH SPECIFIC MEMORY CONFIGURATION OR SYSTEM : For multiple memory modules (e.g., banks, interleaved memory) :)

Patent 6253278: Synchronous DRAM modules including multiple clock out signals for increasing processing speed
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Specific memory composition : Solid-state random access memory (RAM) : Dynamic random access memory :)

Patent 6253279: Method and system for determining the data layout geometry of a disk drive
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Specific memory composition : Ferrite core : Dynamic random access memory)

Patent 6253280: Programmable multiple word width CAM architecture
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Specific memory composition : Content addressable memory (CAM) : Dynamic random access memory)

Patent 6253281: Method for updating firmware of a computer peripheral device
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Specific memory composition : Accessing dynamic storage device : Direct access storage device (DASD) : Refresh scheduling)

Patent 6253282: Object-oriented system, method and article of manufacture for a client-server with a client program cache
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Specific memory composition : Accessing dynamic storage device : Direct access storage device (DASD) : Caching :)

Patent 6253283: Storage control apparatus
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Specific memory composition : Accessing dynamic storage device : Direct access storage device (DASD) : Arrayed (e.g., RAIDs) :)

Patent 6253284: Memory module controlling system
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Specific memory composition : Detachable memory : Direct access storage device (DASD))

Patent 6253285: Method and apparatus for minimizing dcache index match aliasing using hashing in synonym/subset processing
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Hierarchical memories : Caching : Direct access storage device (DASD))

Patent 6253286: Apparatus for adjusting a store instruction having memory hierarchy control bits
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Hierarchical memories : Caching : Multiple caches : Hierarchical caches :)

Patent 6253287: Using three-dimensional storage to make variable-length instructions appear uniform in two dimensions
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Hierarchical memories : Caching : Instruction data cache : Cross-interrogating)

Patent 6253288: Hybrid cache/SIRO buffer system
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Hierarchical memories : Caching : Look-ahead : Least recently used)

Patent 6253289: Maximizing sequential read streams while minimizing the impact on cache and other applications
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Hierarchical memories : Caching : Look-ahead : Least recently used)

Patent 6253290: Multiprocessor system capable of circumventing write monitoring of cache memories
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Hierarchical memories : Caching : Cache bypassing : Least recently used)

Patent 6253291: Method and apparatus for relaxing the FIFO ordering constraint for memory accesses in a multi-processor asynchronous cache system
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Hierarchical memories : Caching : Coherency : Snooping :)

Patent 6253292: Distributed shared memory multiprocessor system based on a unidirectional ring bus using a snooping scheme
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Hierarchical memories : Caching : Coherency : Snooping :)

Patent 6253293: Methods for processing audio information in a multiple processor audio decoder
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Shared memory area : Caching)

Patent 6253294: Shared device access protection
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Shared memory area : Prioritized access regulation : Coherency)

Patent 6253295: System and method for enabling pair-pair remote copy storage volumes to mirror data in another pair of storage volumes
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Control technique : Archiving : Backup : Snooping)

Patent 6253296: Disk block allocation optimization methodology and applications
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Control technique : Internal relocation : With password or key)

Patent 6253297: Memory control using memory state information for reducing access latency
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Access timing : Resetting)

Patent 6253298: Synchronous SRAM having pipelined enable
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Access timing : Memory access pipelining : With password or key)

Patent 6253299: Virtual cache registers with selectable width for accommodating different precision data formats
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Memory configuring : Based on data size : With password or key)

Patent 6253300: Computer partition manipulation during imaging
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Memory configuring : Memory partitioning : With password or key)

Patent 6253301: Method and apparatus for a dedicated physically indexed copy of the data cache tag arrays
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : ADDRESS FORMATION : Address mapping (e.g., conversion, translation) : Memory partitioning)

Patent 6253302: Method and apparatus for supporting multiple overlapping address spaces on a shared bus
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : ADDRESS FORMATION : Address multiplexing or address bus manipulation : Resolving conflict, coherency, or synonym problem)

Patent 6253303: Audio signal processing circuit
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : ADDRESS FORMATION : Generating a particular pattern/sequence of addresses : Resolving conflict, coherency, or synonym problem)

Patent 6253304: Collation of interrupt control devices
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: PROCESSING ARCHITECTURES AND INSTRUCTION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSORS) : PROCESSING ARCHITECTURE : Vector processor : Controlling access to external vector data : Masking to control an access to data in vector register)

Patent 6253305: Microprocessor for supporting reduction of program codes in size
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: PROCESSING ARCHITECTURES AND INSTRUCTION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSORS) : PROCESSING ARCHITECTURE : Microprocessor or multichip or multimodule processor having sequential program control : Operation)

Patent 6253306: Prefetch instruction mechanism for processor
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: PROCESSING ARCHITECTURES AND INSTRUCTION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSORS) : INSTRUCTION FETCHING : Prefetching : Operation)

Patent 6253307: Data processing device with mask and status bits for selecting a set of status conditions
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: PROCESSING ARCHITECTURES AND INSTRUCTION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSORS) : INSTRUCTION DECODING (E.G., BY MICROINSTRUCTION, START ADDRESS GENERATOR, HARDWIRED) : Decoding instruction to accommodate plural instruction interpretations (e.g., different dialects, languages, emulation, etc.) : Operation)

Patent 6253308: Microcomputer having variable bit width area for displacement and circuit for handling immediate data larger than instruction word
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: PROCESSING ARCHITECTURES AND INSTRUCTION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSORS) : INSTRUCTION DECODING (E.G., BY MICROINSTRUCTION, START ADDRESS GENERATOR, HARDWIRED) : Decoding instruction to accommodate variable length instruction or operand : Operation)

Patent 6253309: Forcing regularity into a CISC instruction set by padding instructions
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: PROCESSING ARCHITECTURES AND INSTRUCTION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSORS) : INSTRUCTION DECODING (E.G., BY MICROINSTRUCTION, START ADDRESS GENERATOR, HARDWIRED) : Predecoding of instruction component : Operation)

Patent 6253310: Delayed deallocation of an arithmetic flags register
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: PROCESSING ARCHITECTURES AND INSTRUCTION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSORS) : DYNAMIC INSTRUCTION DEPENDENCY CHECKING, MONITORING OR CONFLICT RESOLUTION : Commitment control or register bypass : Operation)

Patent 6253311: Instruction set for bi-directional conversion and transfer of integer and floating point data
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: PROCESSING ARCHITECTURES AND INSTRUCTION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSORS) : PROCESSING CONTROL : Arithmetic operation instruction processing : Floating point or vector : Mode switching)

Patent 6253312: Method and apparatus for double operand load
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: PROCESSING ARCHITECTURES AND INSTRUCTION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSORS) : PROCESSING CONTROL : Arithmetic operation instruction processing : Floating point or vector : Mode switching)

Patent 6253313: Parallel processor system for processing natural concurrencies and method therefor
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: PROCESSING ARCHITECTURES AND INSTRUCTION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSORS) : PROCESSING CONTROL : Instruction modification based on condition : Masking)

Patent 6253314: Instruction set and executing method of the same by microcomputer
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: PROCESSING ARCHITECTURES AND INSTRUCTION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSORS) : PROCESSING CONTROL : Instruction modification based on condition : Masking)

Patent 6253315: Return address predictor that uses branch instructions to track a last valid return address
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: PROCESSING ARCHITECTURES AND INSTRUCTION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSORS) : PROCESSING CONTROL : Branching (e.g., delayed branch, loop control, branch predict, interrupt) : Conditional branching : Prefetching a branch target (i.e., look ahead) : Branch target buffer :)

Patent 6253316: Three state branch history using one bit in a branch prediction mechanism
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: PROCESSING ARCHITECTURES AND INSTRUCTION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSORS) : PROCESSING CONTROL : Branching (e.g., delayed branch, loop control, branch predict, interrupt) : Conditional branching : Branch prediction : Branch target buffer)

Patent 6253317: Method and apparatus for providing and handling traps
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: PROCESSING ARCHITECTURES AND INSTRUCTION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSORS) : PROCESSING CONTROL : Branching (e.g., delayed branch, loop control, branch predict, interrupt) : Exeception processing (e.g., interrupts and traps) : Branch prediction)

Patent 6253318: Method of developing physical requirements for computer configuration
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM INITIALIZATION OR CONFIGURATION (E.G., INITIALIZING, SET UP, CONFIGURATION, OR RESETTING) :)

Patent 6253319: Method and apparatus for restoring a computer to a clear CMOS configuration
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM INITIALIZATION OR CONFIGURATION (E.G., INITIALIZING, SET UP, CONFIGURATION, OR RESETTING) :)

Patent 6253320: Operating system rebooting method
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM INITIALIZATION OR CONFIGURATION (E.G., INITIALIZING, SET UP, CONFIGURATION, OR RESETTING) : Loading initialization program (e.g., booting, rebooting, warm booting, remote booting, BIOS, initial program load (IPL), bootstrapping) :)

Patent 6253321: Method and arrangement for implementing IPSEC policy management using filter code
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : MULTIPLE COMPUTER COMMUNICATION USING CRYPTOGRAPHY : Packet header designating cryptographically protected data : Including intelligent token)

Patent 6253322: Electronic certification authentication method and system
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : MULTIPLE COMPUTER COMMUNICATION USING CRYPTOGRAPHY : Particular communication authentication technique : Authentication of an entity and a message : Revocation or expiration)

Patent 6253323: Object-based digital signatures
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : MULTIPLE COMPUTER COMMUNICATION USING CRYPTOGRAPHY : Particular communication authentication technique : Authentication by digital signature representation or digital watermark : Including particular multiplication or exponentiation circuit)

Patent 6253324: Server verification of requesting clients
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : COMPUTER PROGRAM MODIFICATION DETECTION BY CRYPTOGRAPHY : Using record or token)

Patent 6253325: Apparatus and method for securing documents posted from a web resource
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : SECURITY : Computer network : Biometric acquisition)

Patent 6253326: Method and system for secure communications
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : SECURITY : Computer network : Biometric acquisition)

Patent 6253327: Single step network logon based on point to point protocol
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : SECURITY : Computer network : Biometric acquisition)

Patent 6253328: Method and apparatus for securing passwords and personal identification numbers
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : SECURITY : Password : Biometric acquisition)

Patent 6253329: Universal serial bus (USB) hub having a plurality of input power sources
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : COMPUTER POWER CONTROL : Password)

Patent 6253330: Redundant regulated power supply system with monitoring of the backup power supply
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : COMPUTER POWER CONTROL : Password)

Patent 6253331: Timer apparatus and computer
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : SYNCHRONIZATION OF CLOCK OR TIMING SIGNALS, DATA, OR PULSES : Having power source monitoring)

Patent 6253332: Apparatus for generating shifted down clock signals
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : CLOCK, PULSE, OR TIMING SIGNAL GENERATION OR ANALYSIS : Using delay)

Patent 6253333: Apparatus and method for testing programmable delays
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : CLOCK, PULSE, OR TIMING SIGNAL GENERATION OR ANALYSIS : Correction for skew, phase, or rate : By shutdown of only part of system)

Patent 6253334: Three bus server architecture with a legacy PCI bus and mirrored I/O PCI buses
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM ERROR OR FAULT HANDLING : Reliability and availability : Fault recovery : By masking or reconfiguration : Of network :)

Patent 6253335: Network abnormality recovery method and system
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM ERROR OR FAULT HANDLING : Reliability and availability : Fault recovery : State recovery (i.e., process or data file) : Of power supply)

Patent 6253336: Predicting year-2000 instruction failures
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM ERROR OR FAULT HANDLING : Reliability and availability : Fault locating (i.e., diagnosis or testing) : Analysis (e.g., of output, state, or design) : Of computer software : Memory emulator feature)

Patent 6253337: Information security analysis system
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM ERROR OR FAULT HANDLING : Reliability and availability : Fault locating (i.e., diagnosis or testing) : Analysis (e.g., of output, state, or design) : Of computer software : Memory emulator feature)

Patent 6253338: System for tracing hardware counters utilizing programmed performance monitor to generate trace interrupt after each branch instruction or at
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM ERROR OR FAULT HANDLING : Reliability and availability : Fault locating (i.e., diagnosis or testing) : Output recording (e.g., signature or trace) : Peripheral device component fault)

Patent 6253339: Alarm correlation in a large communications network
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM ERROR OR FAULT HANDLING : Reliability and availability : Performance monitoring for fault avoidance : Operator interface for diagnosing or testing)

Patent 6253340: Integrated circuit implementing internally generated commands
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : PULSE OR DATA ERROR HANDLING : Memory testing : Loop or ring configuration)

Patent 6253341: IC test system
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : PULSE OR DATA ERROR HANDLING : Memory testing : Electrical parameter (e.g., threshold voltage) : Special test pattern (e.g., checkerboard, walking ones))

Patent 6253342: Semiconductor integrated circuit
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : PULSE OR DATA ERROR HANDLING : Digital logic testing : Error mapping or logging)

Patent 6253343: Method of design for testability test sequence generation method and semiconductor integrated circuit
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : PULSE OR DATA ERROR HANDLING : Digital logic testing : Scan path testing (e.g., level sensitive scan design (LSSD)) : Special test pattern (e.g., checkerboard, walking ones))

Patent 6253344: System and method for testing a microprocessor with an onboard test vector generator
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : PULSE OR DATA ERROR HANDLING : Digital logic testing : Including test pattern generator : Clock or synchronization)

Patent 6253345: System and method for trellis decoding in a multi-pair transceiver system
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : PULSE OR DATA ERROR HANDLING : Digital data error correction : Forward correction by block code : Including forward error correction capability)

Patent 6253346: Data transmission circuit having cyclic redundancy check circuit and data rate control circuit
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : PULSE OR DATA ERROR HANDLING : Digital data error correction : Forward correction by block code : Error correcting code with additional error detection code (e.g., cyclic redundancy character, parity) : Cross-interleave Reed-Solomon code (CIRC))

Patent 6253347: Automatic synchronization circuit for trellis decoder
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : PULSE OR DATA ERROR HANDLING : Digital data error correction : Forward error correction by tree code (e.g., convolutional) : Synchronization : Syndrome computed)

Patent 6253348: Hardware design for majority voting, and testing and maintenance of majority voting
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : PULSE OR DATA ERROR HANDLING : Digital data error correction : Majority decision/voter circuit : Branch metric calculation)

Patent 6253349: Error detective information adding equipment
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : PULSE OR DATA ERROR HANDLING : Error/fault detection technique : Majority decision/voter circuit)

Patent 6253350: Method and system for detecting errors within complementary logic circuits
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : PULSE OR DATA ERROR HANDLING : Error/fault detection technique : Comparison of data : Sequential repetition : True and complement data : Tape)

Patent 6253351: Circuit optimization system
(DATA PROCESSING: DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF CIRCUIT OR SEMICONDUCTOR MASK : CIRCUIT DESIGN : Optimization (e.g., redundancy, compaction) :)

Patent 6253352: Circuit for validating simulation models
(DATA PROCESSING: DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF CIRCUIT OR SEMICONDUCTOR MASK : CIRCUIT DESIGN : Testing or evaluating :)

Patent 6253353: Method and system for providing a library for identifying VCC to ground shorts in a circuit in a semiconductor device
(DATA PROCESSING: DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF CIRCUIT OR SEMICONDUCTOR MASK : CIRCUIT DESIGN : Testing or evaluating :)

Patent 6253354: Method and apparatus for analyzing variations in source voltage of semiconductor device
(DATA PROCESSING: DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF CIRCUIT OR SEMICONDUCTOR MASK : CIRCUIT DESIGN : Testing or evaluating :)

Patent 6253355: Method for fast estimation of step response bound due to capacitance coupling for RC circuits
(DATA PROCESSING: DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF CIRCUIT OR SEMICONDUCTOR MASK : CIRCUIT DESIGN : Testing or evaluating : Design verification (e.g., wiring line capacitance, fan-out checking, minimum path width) :)

Patent 6253356: System and method for improving logic synthesis in logic circuits
(DATA PROCESSING: DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF CIRCUIT OR SEMICONDUCTOR MASK : CIRCUIT DESIGN : Testing or evaluating : Design verification (e.g., wiring line capacitance, fan-out checking, minimum path width) :)

Patent 6253357: Arranging/wiring method of semiconductor device, and semiconductor device arranging/wiring apparatus capable of preventing erroneous operation of
(DATA PROCESSING: DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF CIRCUIT OR SEMICONDUCTOR MASK : CIRCUIT DESIGN : Testing or evaluating : Design verification (e.g., wiring line capacitance, fan-out checking, minimum path width) :)

Patent 6253358: Method for supporting the design of semiconductor integrated circuit and system using the same method
(DATA PROCESSING: DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF CIRCUIT OR SEMICONDUCTOR MASK : CIRCUIT DESIGN : Testing or evaluating : Design verification (e.g., wiring line capacitance, fan-out checking, minimum path width) : Timing analysis (e.g., delay time, path delay, latch timing) :)

Patent 6253359: Method for analyzing circuit delays caused by capacitive coupling in digital circuits
(DATA PROCESSING: DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF CIRCUIT OR SEMICONDUCTOR MASK : CIRCUIT DESIGN : Testing or evaluating : Design verification (e.g., wiring line capacitance, fan-out checking, minimum path width) : Timing analysis (e.g., delay time, path delay, latch timing) :)

Patent 6253360: Timing generator
(DATA PROCESSING: DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF CIRCUIT OR SEMICONDUCTOR MASK : CIRCUIT DESIGN : Testing or evaluating : Design verification (e.g., wiring line capacitance, fan-out checking, minimum path width) : Timing analysis (e.g., delay time, path delay, latch timing) :)

Patent 6253361: Generalized theory of logical effort for look-up table based delay models using capacitance ratio
(DATA PROCESSING: DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF CIRCUIT OR SEMICONDUCTOR MASK : CIRCUIT DESIGN : Testing or evaluating : Design verification (e.g., wiring line capacitance, fan-out checking, minimum path width) : Timing analysis (e.g., delay time, path delay, latch timing) :)

Patent 6253362: Method of designing dummy wiring
(DATA PROCESSING: DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF CIRCUIT OR SEMICONDUCTOR MASK : CIRCUIT DESIGN : Floorplanning : Design verification (e.g., wiring line capacitance, fan-out checking, minimum path width))

Patent 6253363: Net routing using basis element decomposition
(DATA PROCESSING: DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF CIRCUIT OR SEMICONDUCTOR MASK : CIRCUIT DESIGN : Routing (e.g., routing map, netlisting) : Layout editor (e.g., updating))

Patent 6253364: Automatic placement and routing device
(DATA PROCESSING: DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF CIRCUIT OR SEMICONDUCTOR MASK : CIRCUIT DESIGN : Routing (e.g., routing map, netlisting) : Global routing (e.g., shortest path, dead space, or duplicate trace elimination) : Timing analysis (e.g., delay time, path delay, latch timing))

Patent 6253365: Automated design system for digital circuits
(DATA PROCESSING: DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF CIRCUIT OR SEMICONDUCTOR MASK : CIRCUIT DESIGN : Logical circuit synthesizer : PLA, PLD, FPGA, OR MCM)

Patent 6253366: Method and system for generating a compact document type definition for data interchange among software tools
(DATA PROCESSING: SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT, INSTALLATION, AND MANAGEMENT : SOFTWARE PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT TOOL (E.G., INTEGRATED CASE TOOL OR STAND-ALONE DEVELOPMENT TOOL) : Modeling : Enterprise based)

Patent 6253367: Method and system for transforming dynamic content for use on the internet
(DATA PROCESSING: SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT, INSTALLATION, AND MANAGEMENT : SOFTWARE PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT TOOL (E.G., INTEGRATED CASE TOOL OR STAND-ALONE DEVELOPMENT TOOL) : Code generation : Object oriented : Distributed)

Patent 6253368: Dynamically debugging user-defined functions and stored procedures
(DATA PROCESSING: SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT, INSTALLATION, AND MANAGEMENT : SOFTWARE PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT TOOL (E.G., INTEGRATED CASE TOOL OR STAND-ALONE DEVELOPMENT TOOL) : Testing or debugging : Design documentation)

Patent 6253369: Workflow object compiler with user interrogated information incorporated into skeleton of source code for generating executable workflow objects
(DATA PROCESSING: SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT, INSTALLATION, AND MANAGEMENT : SOFTWARE PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT TOOL (E.G., INTEGRATED CASE TOOL OR STAND-ALONE DEVELOPMENT TOOL) : Translation of code : Including simulation)

Patent 6253370: Method and apparatus for annotating a computer program to facilitate subsequent processing of the program
(DATA PROCESSING: SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT, INSTALLATION, AND MANAGEMENT : SOFTWARE PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT TOOL (E.G., INTEGRATED CASE TOOL OR STAND-ALONE DEVELOPMENT TOOL) : Translation of code : Compiling code : Optimization : Including analysis of program :)

Patent 6253371: Method for supporting parallelization of source program
(DATA PROCESSING: SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT, INSTALLATION, AND MANAGEMENT : SOFTWARE PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT TOOL (E.G., INTEGRATED CASE TOOL OR STAND-ALONE DEVELOPMENT TOOL) : Translation of code : Compiling code : For a parallel or multiprocessor system : Loop compiling :)

Patent 6253372: Determining a communication schedule between processors
(DATA PROCESSING: SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT, INSTALLATION, AND MANAGEMENT : SOFTWARE PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT TOOL (E.G., INTEGRATED CASE TOOL OR STAND-ALONE DEVELOPMENT TOOL) : Translation of code : Compiling code : For a parallel or multiprocessor system : Just-in-time compiling or dynamic compiling (e.g., compiling Java bytecode on a virtual machine))

Patent 6253373: Tracking loop entry and exit points in a compiler
(DATA PROCESSING: SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT, INSTALLATION, AND MANAGEMENT : SOFTWARE PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT TOOL (E.G., INTEGRATED CASE TOOL OR STAND-ALONE DEVELOPMENT TOOL) : Translation of code : Compiling code : For a parallel or multiprocessor system : Loop compiling :)

Patent 6253374: Method for validating a signed program prior to execution time or an unsigned program at execution time
(DATA PROCESSING: SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT, INSTALLATION, AND MANAGEMENT : SOFTWARE PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT TOOL (E.G., INTEGRATED CASE TOOL OR STAND-ALONE DEVELOPMENT TOOL) : Testing or debugging : Program verification : Syntax based)

Patent 6253375: System for interactively distributing information services
(INTERACTIVE VIDEO DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS : USER-REQUESTED VIDEO PROGRAM SYSTEM : Video-on-demand : VCR-like function : Combined with call bell system for hospital use)

Patent 6253376: Knee pad
(APPAREL : GUARD OR PROTECTOR : Leg : Knee pads or rests : Goggles)

Patent 6253377: Chaps
(APPAREL : GARMENT PROTECTORS : Shoulder)

Patent 6253378: Headwear for team water sports
(APPAREL : BATHING GARMENTS : Caps : Methods of making)

Patent 6253379: Jacket with an in-sleeve pocket
(APPAREL : BODY GARMENTS : Vests : Jacket type : Garment supporting)

Patent 6253380: Restraining garment
(APPAREL : BODY GARMENTS : Vests : Bed garments : Garment supporting)

Patent 6253381: Wearing apparel with mittens or gloves in the sleeves
(APPAREL : BODY GARMENTS : Vests : Men's outer garments : Sleeves : Detachable)

Patent 6253382: Batting glove
(APPAREL : BODY GARMENTS : Gloves : Sports glove : Attachments)

Patent 6253383: Polymeric glove with thin, fluoroelastomeric coating, and method for making same
(APPAREL : BODY GARMENTS : Gloves : Work glove : Medical glove : Having a hook and loop type wrist closure)

Patent 6253384: Partial, removable, reusable waistband and its holder
(APPAREL : HEAD COVERINGS : Skirts : Trousers or overalls : Waist or shirt supported : Panty hose)

Patent 6253385: Trouser ornament
(APPAREL : GENERAL STRUCTURE : Trimmings : Insignia : Openable or movable)

Patent 6253386: Activating device of a visor for motorcyclist helmets
(APPAREL : GUARD OR PROTECTOR : For wearer's head : And face : For circumference of crown)

Patent 6253387: Goggles having different degrees of stiffness
(APPAREL : GUARD OR PROTECTOR : For wearer's head : Eye shields (e.g., hoodwinks or blinds, etc.) : Goggles : Included in shield for face : With seal for face :)

Patent 6253388: Eye wear with snap-together bridge
(APPAREL : GUARD OR PROTECTOR : For wearer's head : Eye shields (e.g., hoodwinks or blinds, etc.) : Goggles : Included in shield for eyes : Connected at center : Suspended within a goggle)

Patent 6253389: Protective garment
(APPAREL : GUARD OR PROTECTOR : Body cover :)

Patent 6253390: Aquatic raisable floor apparatus
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : POOL TYPE : Adjustable bottom : Spout only)

Patent 6253391: Safety system at a discharge port in a pool
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : POOL TYPE : Accessory : Safety means : Including securing means)

Patent 6253392: Bathtub-bathseat
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : TUBS : Convenience accessories : Support for user, static : For infant : Conduit having rectilinearly spaced spray holes)

Patent 6253393: Door for shower enclosure
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : SHOWER (E.G. STALL, WITH WALLS, RECEPTOR, AND SPRAY) : Convenience accessories : Movable closure : Legs)

Patent 6253394: Multi-functional and transportable wash station
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : WASH RECEPTACLES : With water supply or waste-water tank : And water control : Flexible type)

Patent 6253395: Splash guard
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : WASH RECEPTACLES : Attachments : Receptacle splash or drip guard : Dissimilar)

Patent 6253396: Adjustable collapsing cot
(BEDS : COTS : Rocking devices)

Patent 6253397: Deployable siderails for a wheeled carriage
(BEDS : HAVING SAFETY DEVICE : Side guard : Adjustable in place : Pivoting : Jointed braces)

Patent 6253398: Mattress cover
(BEDS : BEDCLOTHING : Adapted to contact mattress : Contoured or fitted)

Patent 6253399: Tray caddy
(BEDS : RECEPTACLE OR SUPPORT FOR USE WITH BED : Planar support (e.g., table, step, etc.) : For airing thereof)

Patent 6253400: Cushion
(BEDS : SUPPORT FOR USER`S BODY OR PART THEREOF : Specially adapted for infant support : With spring means (e.g., coil type))

Patent 6253401: Air mattress system
(BEDS : MATTRESS (FOR WHOLE BODY) : Having confined gas (e.g., air mattress) : Variably pressurizable chambers (e.g., with pump) : Pivoting)

Patent 6253402: Air bed structure capable of alternate lying thereon on either of one's sides
(BEDS : MATTRESS (FOR WHOLE BODY) : Having confined gas (e.g., air mattress) : Variably pressurizable chambers (e.g., with pump) : Pivoting)

Patent 6253403: Tool incorporating writing mechanism
(COMPOUND TOOLS : WITH SCREWDRIVER : With gauge or other measuring means, e.g., ruler, level, etc.)

Patent 6253404: Electrically operated tooth-cleaning device
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : MACHINES : Brushing : Handle mount : Width changes along transverse dimension)

Patent 6253405: Hand held motorized cleaning apparatus with linear, orbital and/or dual motion
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : MACHINES : Brushing : Handle mount : Reciprocating tool : Top and bottom reversible type)

Patent 6253406: Combined toothbrush handle and stand
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : IMPLEMENTS : Particular Handle : Rotary)

Patent 6253407: Foot scrubber
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : IMPLEMENTS : Brush or broom : Special work : Screw operated)

Patent 6253408: Mop
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : IMPLEMENTS : Fabric : Wiper, dauber, or polisher : Mops and heads : Having strands : With fixed handle : Rotary)

Patent 6253409: Wiper device for vehicles having mechanism for lifting wiper blade with less rattling noise
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : ATTACHMENTS : Optical-member-attachable cleaner (e.g., windshield wiper) : Cleaning element moved from surface : Electrical)

Patent 6253410: Wiper arm assembly for a vehicle windshield wiper device
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : ATTACHMENTS : Optical-member-attachable cleaner (e.g., windshield wiper) : Specific arm structure : Arm-to-actuating shaft detail)

Patent 6253411: Supporting element for a wiper blade belonging to a windscreen wiper in a motor vehicle
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : ATTACHMENTS : Optical-member-attachable cleaner (e.g., windshield wiper) : Cleaning element structure : Accommodates optical-member having curved surface : Hinged longitudinally of cleaning element)

Patent 6253412: Wiper blade and replacement kit for a wiper blade
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : ATTACHMENTS : Optical-member-attachable cleaner (e.g., windshield wiper) : Cleaning element structure : Accommodates optical-member having curved surface : Articulated support structure : Specific backing member : Secured by articulated structure : Biased latching member :)

Patent 6253413: Pressure pad and cylinder cleaning apparatus
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : ATTACHMENTS : Moving surface scraper, wiper, or brush : Roll cleaners : Specific squeegee structure)

Patent 6253414: Carpet extractor with headlights
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : MACHINES : With air blast or suction : With liquid or other cleaning material application to work : Air blast only (e.g., boiler soot-blower))

Patent 6253415: Knapsack engine-driven tool
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : MACHINES : With air blast or suction : Combined, e.g., with signal or indicator : Converter attached to floor nozzle mouth)

Patent 6253416: Blower air stream diverter
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : MACHINES : With air blast or suction : With work-contacting carriage or mount, and relatively adjustable nozzle : Handle operated or handle associated control : Urged away from contact with work)

Patent 6253417: Door holder and stop with retaining means for holding a door shut while in a closed position
(MISCELLANEOUS HARDWARE : CLOSURE CHECKS : Weight)

Patent 6253418: Running mechanism assembly for a sliding door
(MISCELLANEOUS HARDWARE : PANEL HANGERS, TRAVELERS AND/OR TRACKS : Guide rollers : With antifriction means)

Patent 6253419: Pivot device with multiple pivotal bars for a notebook computer
(MISCELLANEOUS HARDWARE : HINGE : Including means to hold or retard hinged members against pivotal movement (e.g., catch) : By friction : Screw-threaded adjustment : Along or parallel to hinge axis : Threaded pintle : Opposed interdigitated sliding collars on hinge axis)

Patent 6253420: Clamping assembly
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : ARTICLE HOLDER ATTACHABLE TO APPAREL OR BODY : Article held by clip with spring (e.g., leaf, coil) member : Eyeglass or spectacle case)

Patent 6253421: Plastic holding strap with elastic locking element for locking the holding strap by engagement with bundled articles
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : BALE AND PACKAGE TIES, HOSE CLAMPS : Plastic band : Separate connections)

Patent 6253422: Distributed force hose clamp
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : BALE AND PACKAGE TIES, HOSE CLAMPS : With tighteners : Plastic bands)

Patent 6253423: Fixing element
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : TRIM MOLDING FASTENER : Resilient metal type : And laterally extending biasing appendage)

Patent 6253424: Closure for article of apparel and for use by a person having handicapped hands
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : INCLUDING READILY DISSOCIABLE FASTENER HAVING NUMEROUS, PROTRUDING, UNITARY FILAMENTS RANDOMLY INTERLOCKING WITH, AND SIMULTANEOUSLY MOVING TOWARDS, MATING STRUCTURE (E.G., HOOK-LOOP TYPE FASTENER) : Combined with diverse fastener : Having specific mounting connection or reinforcing structure at connection)

Patent 6253425: Slide fastener
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : ZIPPER OR REQUIRED COMPONENT THEREOF : Having interlocking surface with continuous cross section : With stringer tape having distinctive property (e.g., heat sensitive))

Patent 6253426: Vehicle radiator leak repair method and apparatus
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : CLASP, CLIP, SUPPORT-CLAMP, OR REQUIRED COMPONENT THEREOF : Including track or way guided and retained gripping member : With operator for moving guided member : Threaded cylindrical rod and mating cavity : Pivoted or rotated element)

Patent 6253427: Spring clip and method for making same
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : SEPARABLE-FASTENER OR REQUIRED COMPONENT THEREOF (E.G., PROJECTION AND CAVITY TO COMPLETE INTERLOCK) : Including member having distinct formations and mating member selectively interlocking therewith : Receiving member includes either movable connection between interlocking components or variable configuration cavity : Having resiliently biased interlocking component or segment : And closed elongated access opening for guiding transverse projection travel after insertion : Formed from wire : Element and component pivot about same axis)

Patent 6253428: Buckle set on a cloth strip for a brassiere
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : SEPARABLE-FASTENER OR REQUIRED COMPONENT THEREOF (E.G., PROJECTION AND CAVITY TO COMPLETE INTERLOCK) : Including member having distinct formations and mating member selectively interlocking therewith : Cavity having specific shape : Including closed elongated access opening for guiding transverse projection travel after insertion : And encircling cavity or projection)

Patent 6253429: Multi-vane method for hydroenhancing fabrics
(TEXTILES: MANUFACTURING : TEXTILE PRODUCT FABRICATION OR TREATMENT : Fiber entangling and interlocking : By fluid jet needling or perforating :)

Patent 6253430: Spin draw texturing or draw texturising machine with improved fiber bundle guidance
(TEXTILES: MANUFACTURING : THREAD FINISHING : Surface modification of running length : Texturing (e.g., crimping) : Fluid jet : Stuffer box)

Patent 6253431: Air opening jet apparatus
(TEXTILES: MANUFACTURING : THREAD FINISHING : Surface modification of running length : Tow opening or spreading : By fluid : Opposed intermeshing traveling members)

Patent 6253432: Method of setting small objects in malleable sheet material and apparatus for carrying out the method
(METAL WORKING : GEM AND JEWEL SETTING : By use of rotary cutter or die)

Patent 6253433: Apparatus and method for inscribing positioning marks on a ring band based on a pattern of locating scribe holes
(METAL WORKING : GEM AND JEWEL SETTING : By use of rotary cutter or die)

Patent 6253434: Eyelet and press machine for attachment of eyelets
(METAL WORKING : PLURAL DIVERSE MANUFACTURING APPARATUS INCLUDING MEANS FOR METAL SHAPING OR ASSEMBLING : Assembly : And work-holder for assembly)

Patent 6253435: Method and apparatus for inserting an insert into a cover
(METAL WORKING : UPHOLSTERED ARTICLE MAKING : Cover stretching : With means to insert guide pin or fastener)

Patent 6253436: Universal valve core removal tool and kit
(METAL WORKING : MEANS TO ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE : Valve applying or removing : Including transporting track)

Patent 6253437: Hybrid vehicle motor alignment
(METAL WORKING : MEANS TO ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE : Means comprising hand manipulatable tool : Aligner or center : Plier type means)

Patent 6253438: Method and apparatus for breaking connection ties on a rotatable label
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Disassembling : By altering or destroying work part or connector : Assisting assembly or disassembly)

Patent 6253439: Method for fastening a reinforcement frame in a vehicle roof opening
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Assembling or joining : Joining by deforming : Overedge assembling of seated part : By constricting outer annulus)

Patent 6253440: Method of manufacturing self cooling beverage container
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Assembling or joining : Joining by deforming : Overedge assembling of seated part : By constricting outer annulus)

Patent 6253441: Fabrication of articles having a coating deposited through a mask
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Combined manufacture including applying or shaping of fluent material : Coating : After deforming)

Patent 6253442: Retroreflective cube corner sheeting mold and method for making the same
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Shaping one-piece blank by removing material : Filling of opening)

Patent 6253443: Method of forming a stent
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Shaping one-piece blank by removing material : Filling of opening)

Patent 6253444: Method for the manufacture of elbows for microwave guides
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Antenna or wave energy "plumbing" making : Rotor)

Patent 6253445: Planar thin film head and method for forming a gap of a planar thin film magnetic head
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Electromagnet, transformer or inductor : Magnetic recording reproducing transducer (e.g., tape head, core, etc.) : Fabricating head structure or component thereof : Including measuring or testing : Depositing magnetic layer or coating : Plural magnetic deposition layers :)

Patent 6253446: Fault current fusing resistor and method
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Resistor making : Acoustic transducer)

Patent 6253447: Method of manufacturing thermal head
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Resistor making : Heater type : Laminated)

Patent 6253448: Gripper systems for rivets and collars used in large-scale assembly operations
(METAL WORKING : MEANS TO ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE : With control means energized in response to activator stimulated by condition sensor : Responsive to operative (e.g., safety device, etc.))

Patent 6253449: Combination tool for optical or electrical cables
(METAL WORKING : MEANS TO ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE : Means to assemble electrical device : Conductor : Terminal or connector : Assembled to wire-type conductor : Means comprising hand-manipulatable implement : Fastening by deformation : Having inner lining layer)

Patent 6253450: Line charge fabrication and procedures
(METAL WORKING : MEANS TO ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE : Means to interrelatedly feed plural work parts from plural sources without manual intervention : Disassembly means)

Patent 6253451: Method for mounting a panel-like device on a printed circuit board
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Conductor or circuit manufacturing : On flat or curved insulated base, e.g., printed circuit, etc. : Assembling terminal to base : With encapsulating, e.g., potting, etc.)

Patent 6253452: Method for manufacturing cylindrical radiator
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Heat exchanger or boiler making : Tube with heat transfer means : Finned tube : Made from unitary workpiece, i.e., no assembly : Passage contains tubular insert)

Patent 6253453: Methods of manufacturing a linear guide device and a ball screw device
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Process for making bearing or component thereof : Linear bearing : Beam or girder)

Patent 6253454: Drywall tool
(CUTLERY : COMBINED CUTLERY OR COMBINED WITH ANCILLARY FEATURE : With material-holder or disposal : Knives and scrapers : Grip type)

Patent 6253455: Hand saw having a handle including a pivoted protector for protecting a blade
(CUTLERY : CUTTING TOOLS : Saw : Having tooth or blade protective or strengthening means : Simultaneously cutting)

Patent 6253456: Basketball court layout device and method
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : MISCELLANEOUS : Layout :)

Patent 6253457: Laser beam direction correcting optical system for a surveying instrument
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : STRAIGHT-LINE LIGHT RAY TYPE : Level (i.e., surveyor's type) : Game ball (e.g., football, etc.))

Patent 6253458: Adjustable counterbalance mechanism for a coordinate measurement machine
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : GAUGE : Coordinate movable probe or machine : Trammel)

Patent 6253459: Combined ring sizer and gemstone measuring device
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : GAUGE : Anatomical : Human : Ring type : With mouth or teeth contact)

Patent 6253460: Apparatus for position measurement and a system and a method for using the same
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : DISTANCE MEASURING : Scale reading position sensor (e.g., grid counting) : Sealing)

Patent 6253461: Casting rod and reel with distance meter
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : DISTANCE MEASURING : By flexible tape : Specified reel housing feature : With meter : Plural)

Patent 6253462: Device and method for cleaning or drying workpieces
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : PROCESS : With contacting of material treated with solid or liquid agent : With addition of heat to drying process : Treating agent is a liquid : Treating of suspension or slurry)

Patent 6253463: Method of spray drying
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : PROCESS : With fluid current conveying or suspension of treated material : Suspension of treated material : Including pressurizing atmosphere : Treating solid material)

Patent 6253464: Method for protection of lithographic components from particle contamination
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : PROCESS : Gas or vapor pressure varies during treatment : Including subatmospheric pressure : Expressing liquid by moving treated material through restriction)

Patent 6253465: Multi-chamber fluidized bed-carrying classifier
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : APPARATUS : With automatic control : Of flow of gas or vapor treating fluid : By timing motor and cam)

Patent 6253466: Shoe sloe cushion
(BOOTS, SHOES, AND LEGGINGS : SOLES : Cushion : Peg)

Patent 6253467: Mounting for a snowboard boot strap
(BOOTS, SHOES, AND LEGGINGS : BOOTS AND SHOES : Occupational or athletic shoe (e.g., roof climbing, gardening, etc.) : Athletic shoe or attachment therefor : For a sport (e.g., skating, skiing, etc.) featuring relative movement between shoe and ground :)

Patent 6253468: Spike structure for sporting shoes
(BOOTS, SHOES, AND LEGGINGS : BOOTS AND SHOES : Occupational or athletic shoe (e.g., roof climbing, gardening, etc.) : Athletic shoe or attachment therefor : Attachment (e.g., weight for shoe, etc.) : Cleat (e.g., movable, detachable, etc.) : Snow shoe (e.g., having binding, harness, etc.))

Patent 6253469: Relaxation sole and shoe equipped therewith
(BOOTS, SHOES, AND LEGGINGS : ORTHOPEDIC BOOT OR SHOE WITH CORRECTIVE ELEMENT : Arch support : For the longitudinal arch : With heel support : And metatarsal support : Comprising snap fasteners)

Patent 6253470: Hydraulic and electrical control systems for use with vehicle accessory units
(EXCAVATING : SNOW OR ICE REMOVING OR GROOMING BY PORTABLE DEVICE : Including specific hydraulic control system to position implement : Resilient impeller or blade)

Patent 6253471: Canvas stretching and framing device
(TEXTILES: IRONING OR SMOOTHING : SMOOTHING IMPLEMENTS : Stretchers : Cloth-stretcher frame : Weight increasers)

Patent 6253472: Closet mounted ironing board
(TEXTILES: IRONING OR SMOOTHING : IRONING TABLES : Single pressing surface : Invertible boards)

Patent 6253473: Holder for calendar display
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : CALENDARS : Stands : Single axis)

Patent 6253474: Moving apparatus for decorating
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : DISPLAY WITH SPECIAL EFFECTS : Electromotor operated : Rotatable : Secured by means through aperture or notch or engaging a protrusion in the file item)

Patent 6253475: Bi-directional album with memo area
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : CHANGING EXHIBITOR : Hinge mounted display item or item support : Item secured to carrier by aperture or pocket : With means to select)

Patent 6253476: Display plate attachable to a rear of an automobile
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : SIGNS : Automotive vehicle carried : Reflectors arranged in the outline of indicia)

Patent 6253477: Retro-reflective sign
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : SIGNS : Highway or street marker : Removable sign)

Patent 6253478: Holder for receiving a placard with indicia and method of holding
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : CHECK, LABEL, OR TAG : Holder : For holding plant marker : Flexible holder)

Patent 6253479: Pistol having a safety for preventing accidental firing
(FIREARMS : SAFETY MECHANISM : Magazine operated : With pivoted hammer)

Patent 6253480: Personalized safety device for a hand held weapon
(FIREARMS : SAFETY MECHANISM : Firearm lock : With pivoted hammer)

Patent 6253481: Shotgun mountable shell holder
(FIREARMS : IMPLEMENTS : Packs)

Patent 6253482: Portable shooter's rest
(FIREARMS : IMPLEMENTS : Rests : Revolver)

Patent 6253483: Fish strike sensor with distinct audio alarm
(FISHING, TRAPPING, AND VERMIN DESTROYING : FISHING : Signal devices : Signaling)

Patent 6253484: Fishing rod holder
(FISHING, TRAPPING, AND VERMIN DESTROYING : FISHING : Rod : Holders, supports, steadying devices : Motor operated)

Patent 6253485: Method for producing combination fish hook and weed guard device
(FISHING, TRAPPING, AND VERMIN DESTROYING : FISHING : Artificial bait : Methods of making : Nonmarginal and/or nonpivoted hook attachments)

Patent 6253486: Composite lawn edging
(PLANT HUSBANDRY : ORNAMENTAL BEDS : Method)

Patent 6253487: Water-storing tray for plant cultivation mat and arrangement thereof
(PLANT HUSBANDRY : ORNAMENTAL BEDS : Method)

Patent 6253488: Two-part plant pot having a transparent internal plant-growing vessel
(PLANT HUSBANDRY : RECEPTACLE FOR GROWING MEDIUM : Specific container material : Composition)

Patent 6253489: Lighted flower pot
(PLANT HUSBANDRY : RECEPTACLE FOR GROWING MEDIUM : Specific container material : Composition)

Patent 6253490: Nursery gate with pivoted latch
(MOVABLE OR REMOVABLE CLOSURES : WITH PROTECTIVE GRILLE OR SAFETY GUARD : Adjustable to various size opening : Swinging handle actuator)

Patent 6253491: Device and process for mounting cables on a drum of an automobile vehicle window raiser
(MOVABLE OR REMOVABLE CLOSURES : WITH OPERATOR FOR MOVABLY MOUNTED CLOSURE : Drive within closure housing : Cable drive : Multiple levers)

Patent 6253492: Housing for automatic door mechanisms having a hinged connection
(MOVABLE OR REMOVABLE CLOSURES : WITH MEANS MOUNTING CLOSURE FOR RECIPROCATION : Pendant from horizontal guide : Marginal closure flange overlaps portal frame)

Patent 6253493: Adjustable bottom sweep for a door
(MOVABLE OR REMOVABLE CLOSURES : THRESHOLD : With diverse seal : Closure carried : Interfitted retainers, guide, and frame)

Patent 6253494: Screen-to-stage and stage-to-screen seamless transition theater
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : WITH STADIUM OR AUDITORIUM FEATURE : Movable stage : Comprising strandlike element)

Patent 6253495: Metal roof plate
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : COVER WITH SURFACE WATER RECEIVER AT EAVE OR VALLEY : Seating arrangement)

Patent 6253496: Temporary gutter retainer
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : COVER WITH SURFACE WATER RECEIVER AT EAVE OR VALLEY : With separator; e.g., strainer : Shiftable seating section)

Patent 6253497: Swingable handrail apparatus
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : INCLUDING COMPONENT (E.G., WALL) DESIGNED TO RECEIVE A DISPARATE ARTICLE HAVING DISPARATE ARTICLE MOUNTED THERETO : Restrainer having integral penetrator)

Patent 6253498: Self-contained, modular building systems
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : BARRIER OR MAJOR SECTION MOUNTED FOR IN SITU REPOSITIONING; E.G., REARRANGEABLE OR ROTATABLE : Hinged to swing from vertical to nonvertical : Within wall)

Patent 6253499: Human habitat structure for placement upon a non-uniform, non-level site
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : PREASSEMBLED SUBENCLOSURE OR SUBSTRUCTURE SECTION(S) OF UNIT OR BUILDING : Awning type)

Patent 6253500: Expandable, mobile accommodation of activities
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : PREASSEMBLED SUBENCLOSURE OR SUBSTRUCTURE SECTION(S) OF UNIT OR BUILDING : Collapsible for ease of transport : Horizontal slatlike surfacing)

Patent 6253501: Horizontal arch
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : COMPOUND CURVE STRUCTURE : Geodesic shape : Distinct vertical tie)

Patent 6253502: Van with extensible boom
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : MECHANISM OPERATED RELATIVELY MOVABLE SHAFT ASSEMBLY : Tilts relative to base : Relatively moving sections : Telescoping : Diverse side and top panels)

Patent 6253503: Casket enclosure for use in mausoleum crypts
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : BURIAL VAULT : Mausoleum type : With internal air director)

Patent 6253504: Manufacturing facility for production of standard size dwellings
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : WITH TRANSPORTING FEATURE : With separately placeable closure in abutting relation to wall edges)

Patent 6253505: Iron-oxide-containing one or two-component polyurethane paint for coating elastomers, its production and use
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : WINDOW OR WINDOW SASH, SILL, MULLION, OR GLAZING : Retaining feature between frame and reveal)

Patent 6253506: Motor-vehicle window with a structured surface in the peripheral region
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : WINDOW OR WINDOW SASH, SILL, MULLION, OR GLAZING : Retaining feature between frame and reveal)

Patent 6253507: Clip for a door frame system
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : FRAMING TO RECEIVE DOOR, DOORJAMB, OR WINDOW SASH : Architrave; i.e., finish strip on floor, ceiling, or wall opening : Integral tread and riser)

Patent 6253508: Building front comprising elements with reduced weight
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : MULTIROOM OR LEVEL : Curtain-wall; i.e., panel attached outside floor or beam : Homogenous design (e.g., all metal))

Patent 6253509: Workspace partition system
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : MULTIROOM OR LEVEL : Partition secured to and crossed by preconstructed barrier : Cubicle type; i.e., spaced from floor or ceiling : Horizontal structure includes component of settable material)

Patent 6253510: Lightweight interior moulding
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : CONDUIT, TRIM, OR SHIELD MEMBER AT CORNER : With revealed embedded protector)

Patent 6253511: Composite joinery
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : WALL, CEILING, FLOOR, OR ROOF DESIGNED FOR VENTILATION OR DRAINAGE : With the vent or drain entirely along at least one substantial dimension (e.g., length, not thickness) : Composed of interfitting blocks : Shaft encompassed by base)

Patent 6253512: Method of applying tiles to a roof
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : ORNAMENTAL: COLOR, THICKNESS VARIATION, OR DISSIMILAR ELEMENTS FORMING PATTERN : With nonresinous component)

 

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