Patents 6256809 - 6257061

 

 

Patent 6256809: Pollution prevention system
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : WASH RECEPTACLES : With water supply or waste-water tank : Foot)

Patent 6256810: Easy connect and disconnect faucet spout assembly
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : SUPPLY OUTLET FOR A SINK OR BATH : Faucet or spout : Having only one actuating means)

Patent 6256811: Fiber optic starlight furniture
(BEDS : SOFA BED : Bed element : Headboard or footboard : Pivoted hinge plate)

Patent 6256812: Wheeled carriage having auxiliary wheel spaced from center of gravity of wheeled base and cam apparatus controlling deployment of auxiliary wheel
(BEDS : WITH MEANS FOR RELOCATING AN INVALID (E.G., PATIENT LIFT OR TRANSFER) : With a hoisting, lifting, elevating, or raising device (e.g., hydraulic system) : And wheels or free traveling (e.g., gurney or convertible wheelchair type) : And lower body portions of user supported by adjustable section)

Patent 6256813: Crib
(BEDS : CRIB : For lower body portions)

Patent 6256814: Playyard
(BEDS : CRIB : Folding : Hammock type)

Patent 6256815: Spring bridge for a mattress base
(BEDS : BEDSTEADS : Having bottom : Of slats : Connecting fabric to tops of coil springs)

Patent 6256816: Method of forming a textile article
(BEDS : BEDCLOTHING : With edge roll, cord, or welt)

Patent 6256817: Porta-zam gynecological exam chair
(BEDS : INVALID BED OR SURGICAL SUPPORT : Sectional user supporting surface : Upper body portions of user supported by adjustable section : And lower body portions of user supported by adjustable section : Lower body supporting section segmented longitudinally :)

Patent 6256818: Heated massage pillow
(BEDS : SUPPORT MEANS FOR DISCRETE PORTION OF USER, USEABLE WITH BED OR SURGICAL SUPPORT : For head or neck (e.g., pillow) : Adapted to accommodate disparate article : Combined with table)

Patent 6256819: Multi-section positioning wheelchair cushion
(BEDS : SUPPORT FOR USER`S BODY OR PART THEREOF : Removable support specially adapted for seating : With means to force ventilation)

Patent 6256820: Multilayered pocketed bedding or seating product
(BEDS : SUPPORT FOR USER`S BODY OR PART THEREOF : Spring containing (e.g., coil type) : Compartmentalized springs : Pivoting)

Patent 6256821: Mattress system
(BEDS : MATTRESS (FOR WHOLE BODY) : With distinct movable sections : With substantial, firm, top insulator or reinforcing grid on spring core)

Patent 6256822: Patient support system with side bolster features
(BEDS : MATTRESS (FOR WHOLE BODY) : Nonplanar top surface : With sideguard : Pivoting)

Patent 6256823: Bellows for front loading washing machines
(BLEACHING AND DYEING; FLUID TREATMENT AND CHEMICAL MODIFICATION OF TEXTILES AND FIBERS : FLUID TREATMENT (MANIPULATIVE) : Manipulation of liquid : Pulp or fibers (in bulk))

Patent 6256824: Method of making a lottery shoe
(BOOT AND SHOE MAKING : PROCESSES : Athletic : Covering)

Patent 6256825: Removal of particulate contamination in loadlocks
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : ELECTROSTATIC CLEANING :)

Patent 6256826: Self-rotating toothbrush
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : MACHINES : Brushing : Handle mount : Rotary disk : Traction operated)

Patent 6256827: Utility type surface cleaning vehicle having improved gutter broom placement
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : MACHINES : Brushing : Street sweepers : Rotary-brush disk : Collector)

Patent 6256828: Paint roller
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : IMPLEMENTS : Particular Handle : Rotary)

Patent 6256829: Telescoping broom
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : IMPLEMENTS : Particular Handle : Adjustable : Variable length : Telescopic : Multi-partite handling means)

Patent 6256830: Athletic shoe cleaner
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : IMPLEMENTS : Brush or broom : Special work : Boot cleaners : Telescopic)

Patent 6256831: Bath scrubber
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : IMPLEMENTS : Sponge or sponge with holder : Having fabric cover or back : Simultaneously useable)

Patent 6256832: Vacuum cleaner
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : MACHINES : With air blast or suction : Illuminator for work area : Nozzles)

Patent 6256833: Upright vacuum cleaner with handle-mounted lamp assembly and height adjustment
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : MACHINES : With air blast or suction : With fender or bumper, i.e., furniture guard : Nozzles)

Patent 6256834: Vacuum cleaner with detachable dust container
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : MACHINES : With air blast or suction : With dust or dirt handling or storing or separating, e.g., filter bags : Separator element cleaning in situ and/or storage or removal of retained dirt : Handle movable relative to floor tool air exhaust conduit)

Patent 6256835: Caster with a locking mechanism
(MISCELLANEOUS HARDWARE : CASTERS : Locked : Swinging)

Patent 6256836: Easy-release hinge system
(MISCELLANEOUS HARDWARE : HINGE : Having means to facilitate assembly and disassembly of hinge sections to join or disjoin hinged members : Separation of pivotal contacting surfaces : Having movable or removable connector : Pintle removable from remainder of hinge : And additional connector for pintle or separate pintle sections :)

Patent 6256837: Hinge assembly for car-mounted video display unit
(MISCELLANEOUS HARDWARE : HINGE : Including means to hold or retard hinged members against pivotal movement (e.g., catch) : Resiliently biased catch : Plural alternately useable detents : And catch receiving socket)

Patent 6256838: Pivoting assembly for a notebook computer
(MISCELLANEOUS HARDWARE : HINGE : Including means to hold or retard hinged members against pivotal movement (e.g., catch) : By friction : On hinge pin or between surfaces surrounding hinge axis : Along or parallel to hinge axis)

Patent 6256839: Spring hinge structure
(MISCELLANEOUS HARDWARE : HINGE : Having plural hinge axes (e.g., multiple pintle) : Movement transverse to hinge axis)

Patent 6256840: Swing towel
(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 6256841: Wedge clamp type termination for elevator tension member
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : CORD AND ROPE HOLDERS : Sliding part or wedge : Bolt perpendicular to cable axis)

Patent 6256842: Hooking device
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : BUCKLES : Sliding part of wedge : Looped strap)

Patent 6256843: One piece reusable self adjust strap
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : BALE AND PACKAGE TIES, HOSE CLAMPS : Metal bands : Spring closed band clamp : Wire)

Patent 6256844: Tie-down anchor assembly
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : STRAP-END-ATTACHING DEVICES : Cargo tiedown : Movably connected to penetrating portion)

Patent 6256845: Closable loop keeper strap
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : PLURAL FASTENERS HAVING INTERMEDIATE FLACCID CONNECTOR : Plastic type)

Patent 6256846: Fastening device
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : CLASP, CLIP, SUPPORT-CLAMP, OR REQUIRED COMPONENT THEREOF : Dissociable gripping members : For cooperating with aperture in supporting structure or structure-to-be-secured)

Patent 6256847: Strap fastener
(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 : Slot and tab or tongue : Having teeth or serrations (e.g., sliding with respect to each other) : Haim, harness, whiffletree, rein, etc.)

Patent 6256848: Seat belt retractor
(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 : And operator therefor : Having common means actuating or releasing interlocking components or surfaces)

Patent 6256849: Method for fabricating microactuator for inkjet head
(METAL WORKING : PIEZOELECTRIC DEVICE MAKING : Barrier layer device making)

Patent 6256850: Method for producing a circuit board with embedded decoupling capacitance
(METAL WORKING : ELECTRIC CONDENSER MAKING : Solid dielectric type : Electrolytic device making (e.g., capacitor))

Patent 6256851: Arrangement for shaping a helical tube
(METAL WORKING : PLURAL DIVERSE MANUFACTURING APPARATUS INCLUDING MEANS FOR METAL SHAPING OR ASSEMBLING : Tube making : And work-holder for assembly)

Patent 6256852: Anti-flashover ring installation tool and method for using the same
(METAL WORKING : MEANS TO ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE : To apply or remove a resilient article (e.g., tube, sleeve, etc.) : Plier type)

Patent 6256853: Crimping die employing powered chuck
(METAL WORKING : MEANS TO ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE : Overedge assembling means : Means to insert or remove helix)

Patent 6256854: Air assisted fast return stroke for rivet setting tool
(METAL WORKING : MEANS TO ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE : Overedge assembling means : Riveter : With second workpiece inside annular work one workpiece moved to shape the other)

Patent 6256855: Hinge pin remover
(METAL WORKING : MEANS TO ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE : Means comprising hand manipulatable tool : Means comprising impact receiving tool : Clutch plates)

Patent 6256856: Method of forming a fusion nib on a part
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Obtaining plural product pieces from unitary workpiece : Of interlocking element)

Patent 6256857: Tool holder
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Assembling or joining : By applying force)

Patent 6256858: Shim structure for sound dampening brake squeal noise
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Assembling or joining : By applying separate fastener : Fastener deformed after application : At least one part is nonmetallic)

Patent 6256859: Method of manufacturing an aspiring tool
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Combined manufacture including applying or shaping of fluent material : Coating : Subsequent to metal working : At least one part nonmetallic)

Patent 6256860: Process for fabricating a magnetic disk substrate
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Shaping one-piece blank by removing material : Successive distinct removal operations : Combined with rolling)

Patent 6256861: Automatic hard diskdrive read/write arm fabrication system
(METAL WORKING : PLURAL DIVERSE MANUFACTURING APPARATUS INCLUDING MEANS FOR METAL SHAPING OR ASSEMBLING : With means to feed work intermittently from one tool station to another : Including nonrotary flying tool)

Patent 6256862: Coil advance drive for an apparatus applying plate coils to wooden frames
(METAL WORKING : PLURAL DIVERSE MANUFACTURING APPARATUS INCLUDING MEANS FOR METAL SHAPING OR ASSEMBLING : Separate tool stations for selective or successive operation on work : Including assembling or disassembling station : And means to sever work from supply : Comprising means to strip insulation from wire)

Patent 6256863: Yoke type magnetoresistance head and manufacturing method of the same
(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 : Treating to affect magnetic properties :)

Patent 6256864: Process for producing an assembly having several magnetic heads and multiple head assembly obtained by this process
(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 :)

Patent 6256865: Continuous winding process and apparatus for electrical transformers
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Electromagnet, transformer or inductor : By winding or coiling : Fabricating head structure or component thereof)

Patent 6256866: Polymer thick-film resistor printed on planar circuit board surface
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Resistor making : Applying terminal : Applying terminal)

Patent 6256867: Apparatus for assembling seatbelt webbing with a sill-end bracket
(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 6256868: Assembly process apparatus
(METAL WORKING : MEANS TO ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE : With control means energized in response to activator stimulated by condition sensor : Multiple station assembly or disassembly apparatus : Computer input)

Patent 6256869: Electronic-component mounting system
(METAL WORKING : MEANS TO ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE : Means to assemble electrical device : Means to fasten electrical component to wiring board, base, or substrate : Chip component : Self-piercing work part)

Patent 6256870: Circuit-component supplying apparatus having a vibration-resistant feeder
(METAL WORKING : MEANS TO ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE : Means to assemble electrical device : Means to fasten electrical component to wiring board, base, or substrate : Chip component : Self-piercing work part)

Patent 6256871: Crimping apparatus for electrical connectors
(METAL WORKING : MEANS TO ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE : Means to assemble electrical device : Conductor : Terminal or connector : Assembled to wire-type conductor : Means to fasten by deformation : Fastening by elastic joining)

Patent 6256872: Guitar string manufacturing auto start winding process
(METAL WORKING : MEANS TO ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE : Running-length work : Assembled on core : Means to fasten by deforming)

Patent 6256873: Method for making smart cards using isotropic thermoset adhesive materials
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Conductor or circuit manufacturing : Beam lead frame or beam lead device : Applying terminal)

Patent 6256874: Conductor interconnect with dendrites through film and method for producing same
(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 bases : By oxidation)

Patent 6256875: Method for manufacturing semiconductor device
(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 bases : By oxidation)

Patent 6256876: Method and device for mounting electronic components
(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 to base an electrical component, e.g., capacitor, etc. : By oxidation)

Patent 6256877: Method for transforming a substrate with edge contacts into a ball grid array
(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 to base an electrical component, e.g., capacitor, etc. : By oxidation)

Patent 6256878: IC card housing and method of manufacture
(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 to base an electrical component, e.g., capacitor, etc. : With encapsulating, e.g., potting, etc. : With deforming of lead or terminal)

Patent 6256879: Compression connector
(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 : By metal fusion bonding : With deforming of lead or terminal)

Patent 6256880: Method for preparing side attach pad traces through buried conductive material
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Conductor or circuit manufacturing : On flat or curved insulated base, e.g., printed circuit, etc. : Manufacturing circuit on or in base : By forming conductive walled aperture in base : Simultaneous circuit manufacturing)

Patent 6256881: Electrical connection method for mold components and a plastic injection molding press
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Conductor or circuit manufacturing : Assembling terminal to elongated conductor : With molding of electrically insulating material : By molding of insulating material)

Patent 6256882: Membrane probing system
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Conductor or circuit manufacturing : Contact or terminal manufacturing : With overlapping orienting)

Patent 6256883: Method of producing nozzle plate for use in ink jet printer
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Fluid pattern dispersing device making, e.g., ink jet : With metallurgical bonding)

Patent 6256884: Nozzle for liquid injection device and method of producing the same
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Gas and water specific plumbing component making : Nozzle making : Sprayer : Including metal deforming)

Patent 6256885: Hydrodynamic gas bearing and manufacturing method thereof
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Process for making bearing or component thereof : Fluid bearing : Beam or girder)

Patent 6256886: Device for cutting vegetation
(CUTLERY : COMBINED CUTLERY OR COMBINED WITH ANCILLARY FEATURE : With means to apply transient fluid to tool : With stripper, sheath or gauge)

Patent 6256887: Folding knife blade release mechanism
(CUTLERY : SHEATHED : Pivoted blade : Locked blade : Locked blade)

Patent 6256888: Foldable knife
(CUTLERY : SHEATHED : Pivoted blade : Locked blade : Locked blade)

Patent 6256889: Auto glass replacement tool
(CUTLERY : HOLDERS FOR DETACHABLE BLADES : Interlocked blade and holder : Apertured blade : Annular blade)

Patent 6256890: Mounting mechanism for an adjustable component that is to be held
(CUTLERY : CUTTING TOOLS : Saw : Chain : With guide bar for cutting span : Including means to adjust guide bar relative to its support : And means to adjust guide pulley relative to guide bar)

Patent 6256891: Light duty electric reciprocating handsaw
(CUTLERY : CUTTING TOOLS : Saw : With means to reciprocate saw : With guard means)

Patent 6256892: Carpenter's pencil sharpener
(CUTLERY : STATIC PENCIL SHARPENER : Work piece drawn over transverse, single edge cutter : Surface type cutter)

Patent 6256893: Electric vehicle power steering system with a position calibrating device
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : MISCELLANEOUS : Angular position transducer :)

Patent 6256894: Vehicle wheel alignment adjustment method
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : GAUGE : Wheel : With wheel supporting means : Plural probes)

Patent 6256895: Laser leveling system, apparatus and method for building construction
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : STRAIGHT-LINE LIGHT RAY TYPE : Alignment device : Including distance finding feature)

Patent 6256896: Infantometer for measuring height of infants
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : GAUGE : Anatomical : Human : Trammel)

Patent 6256897: Three dimensional cam, method and apparatus for measuring three dimensional cam profile, and valve drive apparatus
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : GAUGE : Cam profile or keyway : Human)

Patent 6256898: Workpiece-measuring apparatus, in particular for grinding machines
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : GAUGE : Circular size : Having indicator of probe position or movement)

Patent 6256899: Guide for a power cutting tool
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : GAUGE : Collocating : Tool or surrogate : Cutter or shaper : Circular cutter with respect to workpiece or workpiece support : Boring bar holder)

Patent 6256900: Sine set miter gauge and method
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : GAUGE : Collocating : Tool or surrogate : Cutter or shaper : Circular cutter with respect to workpiece or workpiece support : Boring bar holder)

Patent 6256901: Measuring tape
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : DISTANCE MEASURING : By flexible tape : Specified reel housing feature : Including brake or lock : Including computing means)

Patent 6256902: Apparatus and method for desiccating and deagglomerating wet, particulate materials
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : PROCESS : With treated material recirculation : Recirculation of a portion of the treated material : Recirculated portion mixed with untreated material : Additional flow is countercurrent)

Patent 6256903: Coating dryer system
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : PROCESS : Gas or vapor pressure is subatmospheric : With heating : Treating agent is steam)

Patent 6256904: Controlling float height of moving substrate over curved plate
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : PROCESS : Gas or vapor contact with treated material : Sheet, web, or strand : Vapor or gas treatment : Material speed control)

Patent 6256905: Controlled atmosphere shipping/storage system and method
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : PROCESS : Gas or vapor contact with treated material : Treatment of gas or vapor : With spacing, coiling, or rolling)

Patent 6256906: Hinged sandal strapping system
(BOOTS, SHOES, AND LEGGINGS : BOOTS AND SHOES : Sandals : With inside heel protector)

Patent 6256907: Athletic shoe with retractable spikes
(BOOTS, SHOES, AND LEGGINGS : ANTISLIPPING DEVICES : Disengaging : Tongue pieces)

Patent 6256908: Terrain-engaging cleat for traction enhancement
(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 : For walking or sliding on shifting media : Snow shoe (e.g., having binding, harness, etc.) : With anti-slip means (e.g., cleat, etc.) : Pivot on rear quarter)

Patent 6256909: One plug system for a snowplow
(EXCAVATING : SNOW OR ICE REMOVING OR GROOMING BY PORTABLE DEVICE : With specific means to facilitate connection to, or disconnection from, vehicle : Manually powered)

Patent 6256910: Snowplow blade extension device
(EXCAVATING : SNOW OR ICE REMOVING OR GROOMING BY PORTABLE DEVICE : Scraper blade : Manually powered)

Patent 6256911: Advertising device for beverages with bubbling luminous animation
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : DISPLAY DEVICE WITH GAS OR LIQUID MOVEMENT : Hinge mounted file item or file item support)

Patent 6256912: Multi-sided display holder
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : CHANGING EXHIBITOR : Rotatable carrier for display item : Plural cylindrical or polygonal rotatable carrier : Sequential exposure of display item)

Patent 6256913: Packaging wrapper or container and process for the production thereof
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : CHECK, LABEL, OR TAG : Holder : Item slid into holder during installation : Pocket-type : Permitting limited movement)

Patent 6256914: Transparent cube having picture displaying function
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : PICTURE FRAME : Photo block : Back illuminated)

Patent 6256915: In-chamber cartridge indicator for pistols
(FIREARMS : INDICATORS : Chamber status :)

Patent 6256916: Stun gun
(FIREARMS : FOR DISCHARGING A STUNNING AGENT : By reaming)

Patent 6256917: Lockable safety for firearms
(FIREARMS : SAFETY MECHANISM : Trigger lock : With pivoted hammer)

Patent 6256918: Firing pin locking assembly for a semi-automatic handgun
(FIREARMS : SAFETY MECHANISM : Hammer or firing pin : With pivoted hammer)

Patent 6256919: Firearm magazine lock
(FIREARMS : SAFETY MECHANISM : Firearm lock : With pivoted hammer)

Patent 6256920: Safety securing devices for small arms
(FIREARMS : SAFETY MECHANISM : Firearm lock : With pivoted hammer)

Patent 6256921: One-piece synthetic undercarriage
(FIREARMS : STOCKS : Firearm lock)

Patent 6256922: Firearm casing
(FIREARMS : IMPLEMENTS : Firearm protectors : Revolver)

Patent 6256923: Fish handling pliers
(FISHING, TRAPPING, AND VERMIN DESTROYING : FISHING : Duck)

Patent 6256924: Planar board having strike indication and ease of retrieval
(FISHING, TRAPPING, AND VERMIN DESTROYING : FISHING : Line-attached bodies, hooks and rigs : Line-guiding or twist-controlling, e.g., trolling vanes, otters : Nonmarginal and/or nonpivoted hook attachments)

Patent 6256925: Storage device for fish lures, namely, spinnerbaits
(FISHING, TRAPPING, AND VERMIN DESTROYING : FISHING : Holder : Hook : Aerating pump)

Patent 6256926: Method of cultivating bean sprouts and cultivating container therefor
(PLANT HUSBANDRY : WATER CULTURE, APPARATUS OR METHOD : Cultivating chamber : Seed germinator :)

Patent 6256927: Accordion-type plant cover with attached skirt and methods
(PLANT HUSBANDRY : RECEPTACLE FOR GROWING MEDIUM : Jardiniere (e.g., decorative wrapper) : Array of cells)

Patent 6256928: Gate opener with linear and arcuate motion
(MOVABLE OR REMOVABLE CLOSURES : WITH OPERATOR FOR MOVABLY MOUNTED CLOSURE : Operating lever or link and closure swing about parallel axes : Gear-driven lever : Worm drive)

Patent 6256929: Simplified window-raiser
(MOVABLE OR REMOVABLE CLOSURES : WITH OPERATOR FOR MOVABLY MOUNTED CLOSURE : Drive within closure housing : Cable drive : Multiple levers)

Patent 6256930: Power sliding door-gear drive
(MOVABLE OR REMOVABLE CLOSURES : WITH OPERATOR FOR MOVABLY MOUNTED CLOSURE : Operator drives closure along guide : Rack or screw parallel to closure guide : Multiple levers)

Patent 6256931: Window retention system
(MOVABLE OR REMOVABLE CLOSURES : WITH MEANS MOUNTING CLOSURE FOR RECIPROCATION : With latch or lock : Plural open positions : Displaceable guide section permits access to weight pocket)

Patent 6256932: Electronically-controlled vehicle door system
(MOVABLE OR REMOVABLE CLOSURES : PANEL WITH CLOSURE FEATURE : Modified to accommodate lock or latch : Closure carried)

Patent 6256933: Roof valley water distributor
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : COVER WITH SURFACE WATER RECEIVER AT EAVE OR VALLEY : Between oppositely sloping sections : Shiftable seating section)

Patent 6256934: Snow guard system having mounting block and clamping pad for securing to a roof seam
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : COVER WITH PROJECTING RESTRAINER; E.G., SNOW STOP : Rod-type with plural supports : With additional subsurface liquid receiver)

Patent 6256935: Modular medical gas services column
(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 6256936: Vanity station and nurse's station
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : INCLUDING COMPONENT (E.G., WALL) DESIGNED TO RECEIVE A DISPARATE ARTICLE HAVING DISPARATE ARTICLE MOUNTED THERETO : Lavatory fixture : Wall juncture (e.g., bathtub surround kit) : Power means)

Patent 6256937: Prevention of damages of construction materials by termites
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : ANIMAL BLOCKING LATERAL PROJECTION, TRAP, OR SCARER : Removable corner or internal section)

Patent 6256938: Elongate hollow element
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : STRIPLIKE UNIT, REVERSIBLY FLEXIBLE AND RIGID : With translucent feature)

Patent 6256939: Support member for a floor beam of a building
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : WITH LIFTING OR HANDLING MEANS FOR PRIMARY COMPONENT OR ASSEMBLY : Position adjusting means; e.g., leveling : For horizontal barrier only : Adjustable pedestal : Diverse side and top panels)

Patent 6256940: Foundation with side struts for manufactured home
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : WITH LIFTING OR HANDLING MEANS FOR PRIMARY COMPONENT OR ASSEMBLY : Position adjusting means; e.g., leveling : For horizontal barrier only : Adjustable pedestal : Diverse side and top panels)

Patent 6256941: Pad for panel
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : WITH EXPOSED CONFIGURATION HAVING ACOUSTICAL FUNCTION : With separately placeable closure in abutting relation to wall edges)

Patent 6256942: Stake system
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : PIERCING OR EXPANDING EARTH ANCHOR : Wings in different planes)

Patent 6256943: Antiseismic device for buildings and works of art
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : MEANS COMPENSATING EARTH-TRANSMITTED FORCE (E.G., EARTHQUAKE) : Supporting separate axially aligned shaft)

Patent 6256944: Method and system for keeping water from entering dispenser containment sumps
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : SPECIFIED TERRANEAN RELATIONSHIP : With waterproofing means; e.g., covering, coating, or lamina : With laterally spaced foundation element)

Patent 6256945: Floor for a refrigeration system
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : SPECIFIED WEAR OR FRICTION-TYPE TRAFFIC-CARRYING SURFACE : Multilevel building with ramp)

Patent 6256946: Adjustable stairway for use with an overcast in a mine
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : STEPPED; E.G., STAIR : Interconnected relatively movable components : Central ramp group)

Patent 6256947: Method and apparatus for a tubular skylight system
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : CUPOLA OR SKYLIGHT : Attic vent)

Patent 6256948: Fire-resistant passage for lines
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : WALL, CEILING, OR FLOOR DESIGNED FOR UTILITIES : Having a passageway through the entire wall, ceiling, or floor thickness (e.g., poke-through) : Corrugated type)

Patent 6256949: Supporting wooden panel element for constructing ceilings or bridges and use of a screw for connecting boards to form a panel element
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : WITH COMPONENT HAVING DISCRETE PRESTRESSING MEANS : Having a passageway through the entire wall, ceiling, or floor thickness (e.g., poke-through))

Patent 6256950: Electrical system mounting assembly
(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 6256951: Lateral bracing system
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : INTERSECTION OF A CAST STONELIKE COMPONENT (E.G., CONCRETE FLOOR OR WALL) TO ANOTHER COMPONENT (E.G., WALL) : Transversely layered)

Patent 6256952: Perforated raised flooring panel
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : THREE-WAY CORNER CONSTRUCTION (E.G., TWO WALLS AND A FLOOR) : Barrier resting on top of vertical structures; e.g., walls : On column (e.g., elevated floor) : Interfitted trim plate)

Patent 6256953: Finishing device for mounting covering panels on walls or ceilings
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : INTERSECTION OF WALL TO FLOOR, CEILING, ROOF, OR ANOTHER WALL (I.E., TWO-WAY CORNER CONSTRUCTION) : Sustainer coextensive with junction of panels or modules : Abutting inner modules with outer L-type module)

Patent 6256954: Combination reinforcement for floor on piles
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : FOOTING OR FOUNDATION TYPE : Framework spans footings : Supporting shaft)

Patent 6256955: Apparatus and method for debris-collecting in masonry cavity walls
(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) : Supporting shaft)

Patent 6256956: Moisture and air resistant wrap for windows, doors and sliders and method of using same
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : DISPARATE SHEET LAMINA BETWEEN EXPOSED SURFACES OF WALL, FLOOR, OR ROOF (E.G., VAPOR BARRIER, WATERPROOFING MEMBRANE) : Insulation suspended from discrete member (e.g., rod) within cavity)

Patent 6256957: Scrim reinforced lightweight concrete roof system
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : DISPARATE SHEET LAMINA BETWEEN EXPOSED SURFACES OF WALL, FLOOR, OR ROOF (E.G., VAPOR BARRIER, WATERPROOFING MEMBRANE) : Additional material forming bond : Integral projections on planar face : Bricks or blocks designed to receive separator)

Patent 6256958: Floor joist system
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : FACER HELD BY STIFFENER-TYPE FRAME : Facer back abuts and conceals frame : Including clip-type fastener : Having a prong-type portion : Filler)

Patent 6256959: Building panel with vibration dampening core
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : MODULE OR PANEL HAVING DISCRETE EDGEWISE OR FACE-TO-FACE CONNECTING FEATURE : Interfitted integral flange : Opposed projections abutting)

Patent 6256960: Modular building construction and components thereof
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : MODULE OR PANEL HAVING DISCRETE EDGEWISE OR FACE-TO-FACE CONNECTING FEATURE : Having integral key : Keys, mortises, or key and mortise on opposed edges or faces : Rabbet on two perpendicular faces or edge and face (e.g., ship lap) for key)

Patent 6256961: Utility pole base construction
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : SHAFT (I.E., ELONGATED RIGID STRUCTURE) : Upright (e.g., post, pole, etc.) : Having shell-like outer layer : Partial sleeve (e.g., collar, etc.) : Partition support (e.g., stud, furring, etc.))

Patent 6256962: Tie for reusable form panels
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : PROCESSES : Barrier construction : Vertical : Arcuate)

Patent 6256963: Tablet cassette for automatic tablet sorting and counting machine
(PACKAGE MAKING : GROUP FORMING OF CONTENTS UNIT AND SUBSEQUENT OR FURTHER PACKAGING : From plural or different supply sources : Diverse forms or shapes of units : Bag closing)

Patent 6256964: Method of handling, filling and sealing packaging containers
(PACKAGE MAKING : METHODS : Sterilizing cover only : For preformed receptacle with separate closure)

Patent 6256965: Plush toy bed
(PACKAGE MAKING : METHODS : With contents treating : Compacting or stretching : Flexible preform cover (e.g., bags, pouches))

Patent 6256966: Process for manufacturing pouches of ethylene copolymer film for containing a flowable material
(PACKAGE MAKING : METHODS : Enclosing contents within progressively formed web means : Vertically formed, filled, and sealed tubular package : Before association with cover material)

Patent 6256967: Integrated automated drug dispenser method and apparatus
(PACKAGE MAKING : WITH MEANS RESPONSIVE TO A SENSED CONDITION : Of individual contents or group feed or delivery : By totalizing of individual contents : By sensing each individual article of the group or subgroup)

Patent 6256968: Volumetric vacuum control
(PACKAGE MAKING : WITH CONTENTS TREATING : Vacuum or inert atmosphere : With preformed bag : Atmospheric pressure)

Patent 6256969: Wrapping machine with sealing jaw assembly for baled products and packages
(PACKAGE MAKING : PROGRESSIVELY SEAMED COVER WEB OR WEB FOLDS : With closing of web between package units : Plural webs : Vertically disposed tube)

Patent 6256970: Lawn maintenance apparatus with multi-attachment, multi-adjustable
(HARVESTERS : MOTORIZED HARVESTER : Including cutter yieldably mounted on its drive means : Rotating and orbiting elements)

Patent 6256971: Individual-spindle-drive type multiple twister
(TEXTILES: SPINNING, TWISTING, AND TWINING : APPARATUS AND PROCESSES : Driving : Electric : Traverse controlled variation)

Patent 6256972: Device to automatically cut the slubbing of a yarn being worked
(TEXTILES: SPINNING, TWISTING, AND TWINING : APPARATUS AND PROCESSES : Monitor and control : On open-end machine)

Patent 6256973: Transporting and storage system for spinning cans
(TEXTILES: SPINNING, TWISTING, AND TWINING : APPARATUS AND PROCESSES : Package handling : On false twist type machines)

Patent 6256974: Link structure for a chain
(CHAIN, STAPLE, AND HORSESHOE MAKING : CHAINS : Links : Detachable : Processes)

Patent 6256975: Method for reliably removing liquid fuel from the fuel system of a gas turbine, and a device for carrying out the method
(POWER PLANTS : COMBUSTION PRODUCTS USED AS MOTIVE FLUID : Process : Ignition or fuel injection after starting : Exhaust actuated air aspirator)

Patent 6256976: Exhaust gas recirculation type combined plant
(POWER PLANTS : COMBUSTION PRODUCTS USED AS MOTIVE FLUID : Process : Introducing water or steam : Exhaust actuated air aspirator)

Patent 6256977: Start circuit for electric starting of engines
(POWER PLANTS : COMBUSTION PRODUCTS USED AS MOTIVE FLUID : Combined with starting feature : Flame screen)

Patent 6256978: Power generation in a combination power plant with a gas turbine and a steam turbine
(POWER PLANTS : COMBUSTION PRODUCTS USED AS MOTIVE FLUID : Multiple fluid-operated motors : Different fluids : Steam and combustion products : Check valve feeds air to exhaust system)

Patent 6256979: Backblast gas structure equipped with thrust reverser with two rear doors and planar exhaust area
(POWER PLANTS : REACTION MOTOR (E.G., MOTIVE FLUID GENERATOR AND REACTION NOZZLE, ETC.) : Interrelated reaction motors : Air and diverse fluid discharge from separate discharge outlets (e.g., fan jet, etc.) : Having thrust reverser : Including injecting modifying fluid)

Patent 6256980: Thrust reverser with turning vanes capable of being superposed
(POWER PLANTS : REACTION MOTOR (E.G., MOTIVE FLUID GENERATOR AND REACTION NOZZLE, ETC.) : Interrelated reaction motors : Air and diverse fluid discharge from separate discharge outlets (e.g., fan jet, etc.) : Having thrust reverser : Including injecting modifying fluid)

Patent 6256981: Fuel control system with multiple oxygen sensors
(POWER PLANTS : INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE WITH TREATMENT OR HANDLING OF EXHAUST GAS : Methods : Anti-pollution : Motive fluid is vaporized liquid)

Patent 6256982: Fuel vapor purge for a direct injection engine
(POWER PLANTS : INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE WITH TREATMENT OR HANDLING OF EXHAUST GAS : By means producing a chemical reaction of a component of the exhaust gas : With means handling crankcase, carburetor, or gas tank vapor : Motive fluid is vaporized liquid)

Patent 6256983: Plant control system
(POWER PLANTS : INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE WITH TREATMENT OR HANDLING OF EXHAUST GAS : By means producing a chemical reaction of a component of the exhaust gas : Engine fuel, air, or ignition controlled by sensor of reactor condition : Motive fluid is vaporized liquid)

Patent 6256984: System for reduction of harmful exhaust emissions from diesel engines
(POWER PLANTS : INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE WITH TREATMENT OR HANDLING OF EXHAUST GAS : By means producing a chemical reaction of a component of the exhaust gas : Using a catalyst : Flow reversing structure)

Patent 6256985: Device for energy conversion from wave movement
(POWER PLANTS : PRESSURE FLUID SOURCE AND MOTOR : Utilizing natural energy or having a geographic feature : Vacuum generated by internal combustion engine intake manifold powers motor)

Patent 6256986: Hydrostatic drive system
(POWER PLANTS : PRESSURE FLUID SOURCE AND MOTOR : Condition responsive control of motive fluid flow : With externally operable multiwasy valve means directing flow to a stroke device : Condition or direction responsive device)

Patent 6256987: Hydraulic operating apparatus
(POWER PLANTS : PRESSURE FLUID SOURCE AND MOTOR : Pump means moves motive fluid from one chamber to an opposite chamber of opposed expansible chambers having a common output : Reversible delivery from pump means : Sensor of external condition controls valve)

Patent 6256988: Rider transaxle having improved hydrostatic transmission
(POWER PLANTS : PRESSURE FLUID SOURCE AND MOTOR : Input pump and rotary output motor system having displacement varying type of direction or speed selector : Unit having coaxial rotary output shafts and pump means in a common housing (e.g., automobile differential, etc.))

Patent 6256989: Method and apparatus for improved hydrostatic transmission having bypass
(POWER PLANTS : PRESSURE FLUID SOURCE AND MOTOR : Input pump and rotary output motor system having displacement varying type of direction or speed selector : Unit having coaxial rotary output shafts and pump means in a common housing (e.g., automobile differential, etc.))

Patent 6256990: Exhaust manifold integrally cast with turbine housing for turbocharger
(POWER PLANTS : FLUID MOTOR MEANS DRIVEN BY WASTE HEAT OR BY EXHAUST ENERGY FROM INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE : Particular exhaust nozzle feature)

Patent 6256991: Turbocharger system for internal combustion engine
(POWER PLANTS : FLUID MOTOR MEANS DRIVEN BY WASTE HEAT OR BY EXHAUST ENERGY FROM INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE : With supercharging means for engine : Having condition responsive valve controlling engine exhaust flow : With coordinated engine fuel control)

Patent 6256992: System and method for controlling a turbocharger to maximize performance of an internal combustion engine
(POWER PLANTS : FLUID MOTOR MEANS DRIVEN BY WASTE HEAT OR BY EXHAUST ENERGY FROM INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE : With supercharging means for engine : Having condition responsive valve controlling engine exhaust flow : With coordinated fuel control means for engine : Including injecting modifying fluid)

Patent 6256993: Motor-assisted variable geometry turbocharging system
(POWER PLANTS : FLUID MOTOR MEANS DRIVEN BY WASTE HEAT OR BY EXHAUST ENERGY FROM INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE : With supercharging means for engine : Supercharging means driven by engine exhaust actuated motor : With additional drive means for supercharging means : With condition responsive drive means control : One component free metal)

Patent 6256994: Operation of an air separation process with a combustion engine for the production of atmospheric gas products and electric power
(POWER PLANTS : MOTIVE FLUID ENERGIZED BY EXTERNALLY APPLIED HEAT : Process of power production or system operation : Including mixing or separating materials of different chemical compositions in a motive fluid flow path : Gaseous)

Patent 6256995: Simple low cost fuel nozzle support
(POWER PLANTS : COMBUSTION PRODUCTS USED AS MOTIVE FLUID : Combustion products generator : Having fuel supply system : With fuel injector : Premix tube within combustion zone)

Patent 6256996: Nanoscopic thermoelectric coolers
(REFRIGERATION : USING ELECTRICAL OR MAGNETIC EFFECT : Thermoelectric; e.g., peltier effect : Including specific circuitry or heat exchanger material : Beverage dispenser)

Patent 6256997: Reduced vibration cooling device having pneumatically-driven GM type displacer
(REFRIGERATION : GAS COMPRESSION, HEAT REGENERATION AND EXPANSION, E.G., STIRLING CYCLE : Thermoelectric; e.g., peltier effect)

Patent 6256998: Hybrid-two-stage pulse tube refrigerator
(REFRIGERATION : GAS COMPRESSION, HEAT REGENERATION AND EXPANSION, E.G., STIRLING CYCLE : Thermoelectric; e.g., peltier effect)

Patent 6256999: Temperature control of high temperature superconducting thin film filter subsystems
(REFRIGERATION : GAS COMPRESSION, HEAT REGENERATION AND EXPANSION, E.G., STIRLING CYCLE : Thermoelectric; e.g., peltier effect)

Patent 6257000: Fluid storage and dispensing system featuring interiorly disposed and exteriorly adjustable regulator for high flow dispensing of gas
(REFRIGERATION : STORAGE OF SOLIDIFIED OR LIQUIFIED GAS (E.G., CRYOGEN) : With vapor discharged from storage receptacle : Sorbing into capillary material)

Patent 6257001: Cryogenic vacuum pump temperature sensor
(REFRIGERATION : LOW PRESSURE COLD TRAP PROCESS AND APPARATUS : Storing solidified gas)

Patent 6257002: Condensate handling assembly and method
(REFRIGERATION : PROCESSES : Separating or preventing formation of undesirables : By utilizing fluid strange to system)

Patent 6257003: Environmental control system utilizing two air cycle machines
(REFRIGERATION : PROCESSES : Reducing pressure on compressed gas : Converting energy of expansion to mechanical movement : With reheat of gas stream : By injecting)

Patent 6257004: Method and apparatus for measuring quenchant properties of coolants
(REFRIGERATION : WITH INDICATOR OR TESTER : Condition sensing : Dividing refrigerant flow, e.g., bypass parallel units)

Patent 6257005: Air conditioner pressure status meter and warning device
(REFRIGERATION : WITH INDICATOR OR TESTER : Condition sensing : Dividing refrigerant flow, e.g., bypass parallel units)

Patent 6257006: Cooling method and cooling apparatus
(REFRIGERATION : AUTOMATIC CONTROL : Humidity sensor : Controlling variable compressor capacity : By temperature)

Patent 6257007: Method of control of cooling system condenser fans and cooling tower fans and pumps
(REFRIGERATION : AUTOMATIC CONTROL : Of external fluid or means : Cooling fluid for heat rejecter, e.g., condenser : External fluid and refrigeration producer)

Patent 6257008: Cooling method and cooling apparatus
(REFRIGERATION : AUTOMATIC CONTROL : Of external fluid or means : Air controller or director : By refrigerant)

Patent 6257009: Ice dispenser
(REFRIGERATION : TIME OR PROGRAM ACTUATOR : Congelation product maker : Compressor or its drive controlled)

Patent 6257010: Merchandiser for warm and cold foods
(REFRIGERATION : DISPLAY TYPE : Plural storage compartments : Axle drive)

Patent 6257011: Personal cooling apparatus and method
(REFRIGERATION : STRUCTURAL INSTALLATION : With body applicator : Spaced elongated air inlet and outlet type, e.g., air curtain)

Patent 6257012: Fan scroll assembly for the indoor unit of an air conditioner
(REFRIGERATION : WITH REPAIR, ASSEMBLY OR DISASSEMBLY MEANS : Retainer or flow director for atmospheric condensate)

Patent 6257013: Air conditioning system mounting
(REFRIGERATION : WITH REPAIR, ASSEMBLY OR DISASSEMBLY MEANS : Sliding or rolling on guide means : With grid or cube release means)

Patent 6257014: Air conditioner arrangement
(REFRIGERATION : REVERSIBLE, I.E., HEAT PUMP : With flow control or compressor details : Isolated from coolant)

Patent 6257015: Self-retaining adsorbent unit
(REFRIGERATION : REFRIGERATION PRODUCER : With refrigerant treater : Means for discharging impurity from system : At condenser or receiver)

Patent 6257016: Apparatus for dispensing dry ice
(REFRIGERATION : CRYOGENIC TREATMENT OF GAS OR GAS MIXTURE : Solidification : Carbon dioxide : Snow : Pressed block :)

Patent 6257017: Process for producing a displacement gas to unload pressurized liquefied gas from containers
(REFRIGERATION : CRYOGENIC TREATMENT OF GAS OR GAS MIXTURE : Liquefaction : Natural gas : He3/He4 dilution refrigerator (i.e., superfluid))

Patent 6257018: PFC recovery using condensation
(REFRIGERATION : CRYOGENIC TREATMENT OF GAS OR GAS MIXTURE : Separation of gas mixture : Heat exchange with liquid cryogen)

Patent 6257019: Production of nitrogen
(REFRIGERATION : CRYOGENIC TREATMENT OF GAS OR GAS MIXTURE : Separation of gas mixture : Air : Distillation : Upstream operation : Flowline expansion engine : Spaced initial charging :)

Patent 6257020: Process for the cryogenic separation of gases from air
(REFRIGERATION : CRYOGENIC TREATMENT OF GAS OR GAS MIXTURE : Separation of gas mixture : Air : Distillation : Upstream operation : Flowline expansion engine : Spaced initial charging :)

Patent 6257021: Universal disposable earring retainer
(JEWELRY : HAVING DIRECT BODY ATTACHMENT : With retainer)

Patent 6257022: Glass slumping process
(GLASS MANUFACTURING : PROCESSES : Reshaping or surface deformation of glass preform : Reshaping of planar sheet : By sagging by gravity on mold surface : Onto moving roll or platen)

Patent 6257023: Fiber optic draw furnace having a heating element and a furnace shell, featuring rigidified high purity graphite felt insulation therebetween
(GLASS MANUFACTURING : FIBER MAKING APPARATUS : With drawing means : From rod stock : With severing)

Patent 6257024: Process for joining several knitted fabrics on a flatbed knitting machine
(TEXTILES: KNITTING : INDEPENDENT-NEEDLE MACHINES : Straight : Multiple-needle bank : Double-ended needle)

Patent 6257025: Knitted hosiery with self-closing end and method of knitting
(TEXTILES: KNITTING : FABRICS OR ARTICLES : Articles : Garments : Nether : Hosiery : Foot structure : With heel or toe)

Patent 6257026: Needle control device for stocking knitting machines
(TEXTILES: KNITTING : INDEPENDENT-NEEDLE MACHINES : Circular : Special stitch : Having butt selection means : Electrical control type : Magnetic : And pivoted butt-engaging member :)

Patent 6257027: Full-automatic washing machine with two drive motors
(TEXTILES: FLUID TREATING APPARATUS : MACHINES : Single tub and automatic sequential operation mechanism : Special cycle specified (e.g., prewash cycle, permanent press cycle, etc.) : With cooling means)

Patent 6257028: Device for treating a strip of fabric
(TEXTILES: FLUID TREATING APPARATUS : MACHINES : Liquid flowing : Movable carrier in vat : Continuous textile feed and discharge : Vertically reciprocable)

Patent 6257029: Computer lock having double locking leaves
(LOCKS : SPECIAL APPLICATION : For portable articles : Parts, accessories, attachments and adjuncts)

Patent 6257030: Thumb-operated multilatch door lock
(LOCKS : SPECIAL APPLICATION : For closures : Door : Swinging door : Combined dead bolt and latching bolt : Locking latch bolt, biased)

Patent 6257031: Ignition lock operable when key is removed
(LOCKS : SPECIAL APPLICATION : For automotive vehicles : Steering mechanism with switch : With switch)

Patent 6257032: Rear mounted spare tire lock
(LOCKS : SPECIAL APPLICATION : For automotive vehicles : Accessories : Spare or mounted wheel or tire : With switch)

Patent 6257033: Cylinder lock with rotatable pins
(LOCKS : OPERATING MECHANISM : Key : Single key : Tumbler type : Cylinder type : Rotary plug : Sliding tumblers : Transverse of plug : Pin tumblers : Rotatable pins (e.g., MEDECO lock) : Additional dog-controller controls both dogging and undogging)

Patent 6257034: System and method for preventing scale defects during hot rolling
(METAL DEFORMING : WITH CLEANING, DESCALING, OR LUBRICATION OF WORK OR PRODUCT : Work drawn or extruded through die)

Patent 6257035: Compressive hydroforming
(METAL DEFORMING : BY APPLICATION OF FLUENT MEDIUM, OR ENERGY FIELD : With actuated tool engaging work : During longitudinal movement of work)

Patent 6257036: Metallic shaft material diameter increasing device
(METAL DEFORMING : BY USE OF TOOL ACTING DURING RELATIVE ROTATION BETWEEN TOOL AND WORK ABOUT INTERNAL CENTER (E.G., GYRATING OR ROTATING TOOL) : During rotation of work : Using roller-cluster : Including in tool-couple)

Patent 6257037: Deep rolling tool mechanism with novel spring containing cage design
(METAL DEFORMING : BY USE OF TOOL ACTING DURING RELATIVE ROTATION BETWEEN TOOL AND WORK ABOUT INTERNAL CENTER (E.G., GYRATING OR ROTATING TOOL) : During rotation of work : Using roller-cluster : Including in tool-couple)

Patent 6257038: Method of manufacturing a columnar material
(METAL DEFORMING : BY USE OF ROLLER OR ROLLER-LIKE TOOL-ELEMENT : With non-roller Metal Deforming station : By composite cutting deforming tool)

Patent 6257039: Paper clamp press
(METAL DEFORMING : BY USE OF ROLLER OR ROLLER-LIKE TOOL-ELEMENT : Mounted on manually maneuverable carrier : Comprising plug acting on longitudinally moving work)

Patent 6257040: Method for controlling a hydraulic rotary and feed drive for a cold pilger rolling mill
(METAL DEFORMING : BY USE OF ROLLER OR ROLLER-LIKE TOOL-ELEMENT : Comprising tool movable relative to stationary work-portion during deformation : With use of means to move work-forcer)

Patent 6257041: Method of forming a one-piece steering shaft member
(METAL DEFORMING : PROCESS : Tube making or reshaping : Change in cross section : Change in circular tube diameter : Reduction in diameter : Both tools telescoping into closed die)

Patent 6257042: Open throat crimping machine
(METAL DEFORMING : BY THREE OR MORE COACTING RELATIVELY MOVABLE TOOLS (I.E., TOOL-COMPLEX) : Concurrently actuated tools : All tools movable radially inward : Between generally opposed-stroke tools)

Patent 6257043: Modified flat hem apparatus and method
(METAL DEFORMING : BY TOOL-COUPLE EMBODYING NONPLANAR TOOL-FACE : Handle actuated (e.g., plier type, etc.))

Patent 6257044: Stock pusher
(METAL DEFORMING : WITH MEANS TO HANDLE WORK OR PRODUCT : Including means to permit maneuvering of work or product at tool zone : Constant profile (e.g., cylindrical segments))

Patent 6257045: Automated substrate processing systems and methods
(MEASURING AND TESTING : INSTRUMENT PROVING OR CALIBRATING : Displacement, motion, distance, or position : Aircraft, inertial navigation, or attitude)

Patent 6257046: Method and apparatus for determining electrostatic force present in an object
(MEASURING AND TESTING : BY ABRASION, MILLING, RUBBING, OR SCUFFING : Roughness or hardness)

Patent 6257047: Method and apparatus for the introduction of large volume samples in capillary columns for gas chromatography
(MEASURING AND TESTING : GAS ANALYSIS : Gas chromatography : Detail of gas handling means : Solid content)

Patent 6257048: Method and apparatus for measuring surface changes, in porous materials, using multiple differently-configured acoustic sensors
(MEASURING AND TESTING : GAS ANALYSIS : By vibration : Detail of gas handling means)

Patent 6257049: Ambient humidity measurement using microwaves
(MEASURING AND TESTING : GAS ANALYSIS : Moisture content or vapor pressure : Separator detail)

Patent 6257050: Evaporative fuel leak diagnosing apparatus
(MEASURING AND TESTING : WITH FLUID PRESSURE : Leakage : Between fitted parts (e.g., joints) : Piston, piston ring, or engine valve : Mesh envelope)

Patent 6257051: On-board rotational viscometers
(MEASURING AND TESTING : LIQUID ANALYSIS OR ANALYSIS OF THE SUSPENSION OF SOLIDS IN A LIQUID : Viscosity : By solid content)

Patent 6257052: Pump, sample feed and valving for high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC)
(MEASURING AND TESTING : LIQUID ANALYSIS OR ANALYSIS OF THE SUSPENSION OF SOLIDS IN A LIQUID : Content or effect of a constituent of a liquid mixture : Liquid constituent of a liquid mixture : Chromatography : Detail of fluid handling means (e.g., valve, control, etc.) : By measuring a counterbalance or restoring force)

Patent 6257053: Scanning probe microscope having piezoelectric member for controlling movement of probe
(MEASURING AND TESTING : SURFACE AND CUTTING EDGE TESTING : Roughness : Opposed pair)

Patent 6257054: Portable roller dynamometer and vehicle testing method
(MEASURING AND TESTING : MOTOR AND ENGINE TESTING : With vehicle wheel supporting roller or belt : Miles per gallon)

Patent 6257055: Loading assembly for a vehicle spindle test fixture
(MEASURING AND TESTING : MOTOR AND ENGINE TESTING : Testing auxiliary unit : With continuous operation)

Patent 6257056: Method of inspecting cornering control mechanism of vehicle
(MEASURING AND TESTING : BRAKE TESTING : Vehicle installation : With driving effort indication)

Patent 6257057: Epitaxial coriolis rate sensor
(MEASURING AND TESTING : SPEED, VELOCITY, OR ACCELERATION : Angular rate using gyroscopic or Coriolis effect : Multisensor for both angular rate and linear acceleration : Vibratory mass : Safety feature)

Patent 6257058: Silicon gyroscope and method of driving the same
(MEASURING AND TESTING : SPEED, VELOCITY, OR ACCELERATION : Angular rate using gyroscopic or Coriolis effect : Vibratory mass : Cantilever : Tuning fork : Crank operated)

Patent 6257059: Microfabricated tuning fork gyroscope and associated three-axis inertial measurement system to sense out-of-plane rotation
(MEASURING AND TESTING : SPEED, VELOCITY, OR ACCELERATION : Angular rate using gyroscopic or Coriolis effect : Vibratory mass : Cantilever : Tuning fork : Crank operated)

Patent 6257060: Combined enhanced shock load capability and stress isolation structure for an improved performance silicon micro-machined accelerometer
(MEASURING AND TESTING : SPEED, VELOCITY, OR ACCELERATION : Acceleration determination utilizing inertial element : Specific type of electric sensor or specific type of magnetic sensor : Having a vibrating element : Frequency or phase shift)

Patent 6257061: Capacitive physical-quantity detection apparatus
(MEASURING AND TESTING : SPEED, VELOCITY, OR ACCELERATION : Acceleration determination utilizing inertial element : Specific type of electric sensor or specific type of magnetic sensor : Capacitive sensor : Frequency or phase shift)

 

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