Patents 6257571 - 6257825

 

 

Patent 6257571: Edge tamping mechanism
(SHEET FEEDING OR DELIVERING : DELIVERING : With transfer means between conveyor and receiver : Means to push sheets out of edgewise into broadside movement (e.g., packer) : By reciprocating or oscillating packer : Packing sheets on-edge into receiver : Receivers arranged in rotary array)

Patent 6257572: Image forming apparatus having sheet post-processing unit
(SHEET FEEDING OR DELIVERING : DELIVERING : Multiple discharge : With movable diverter : Individual diverter for each receiver : Receivers moving into registry with delivery zone)

Patent 6257573: Device for supplying/retaining/checking balls for labyrinth-type games of chance
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : SURFACE PROJECTILE GAME; GAME ELEMENT (E.G., TARGET, ETC.) OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR OTHER THAN PROJECTILE, PER SE) : Ball games : Combined with projector : Return course : Pachinko (i.e., nearly vertical playing surface) : Having restoring means)

Patent 6257574: Multi-polyhedral puzzles
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : PUZZLES : Take-aparts and put-togethers : Geometrical figures, pictures, and maps : Rotating table)

Patent 6257575: Vertically adjustable squares on a game board assembly
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : BOARD GAMES, PIECES, OR BOARDS THEREFOR : Having three-dimensional pattern : Removable and discrete game piece changes status of circuit)

Patent 6257576: Fishing game
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : BOARD GAMES, PIECES, OR BOARDS THEREFOR : Piece moves over board having pattern : Chance device controls amount or direction of movement of piece : Sports or outdoor recreational activities : Electric or magnetic)

Patent 6257577: Game of cribbage and method of playing the same
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : BOARD GAMES, PIECES, OR BOARDS THEREFOR : Piece moves over board having pattern : Chance device controls amount or direction of movement of piece : Sports or outdoor recreational activities : Racing : Having cards or tiles)

Patent 6257578: ABC checkers and other checkers games
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : BOARD GAMES, PIECES, OR BOARDS THEREFOR : Piece moves over board having pattern : Chess or checker type : Judicial, legislative, or election process)

Patent 6257579: Dice game having dead-even odds
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : BOARD GAMES, PIECES, OR BOARDS THEREFOR : Betting or wagering board (e.g., casino) : With attached pieces)

Patent 6257580: Casino table game including cards and dice
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : BOARD GAMES, PIECES, OR BOARDS THEREFOR : Betting or wagering board (e.g., casino) : With attached pieces)

Patent 6257581: Method of playing a card game
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : CARD OR TILE GAMES, CARDS OR TILES THEREFOR : Gravity-propelled chance element randomly traverses or enters alternative paths)

Patent 6257582: Method for manufacturing target objects for sport practice shooting and sport shooting competitions and target objects manufactured according to
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : AERIAL PROJECTILE GAME; GAME ELEMENT (E.G., TARGET, ETC.) OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR OTHER THAN PROJECTOR OR PROJECTILE, PER SE : Target : Moving : Flying or moving freely through the air : Material dispensing or burning upon projectile impact :)

Patent 6257583: Reaction shooting target
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : AERIAL PROJECTILE GAME; GAME ELEMENT (E.G., TARGET, ETC.) OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR OTHER THAN PROJECTOR OR PROJECTILE, PER SE : Target : Indication by movement of target or target having indicating means : Target is moved or indicator is moved : Target pivots : Target is opening through which projectile passes to actuate indicator)

Patent 6257584: Shooting target apparatus
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : AERIAL PROJECTILE GAME; GAME ELEMENT (E.G., TARGET, ETC.) OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR OTHER THAN PROJECTOR OR PROJECTILE, PER SE : Target : Target support structure : Target is aperture dimensioned to allow projectile to pass entirely therethrough)

Patent 6257585: Arcade racing game
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : PHYSICAL SKILL OR ABILITY : Participant maneuvered game element over a surface or through a course : Simulated vehicle : Transparent overlay)

Patent 6257586: Combined brush seal and labyrinth seal segment for rotary machines
(SEAL FOR A JOINT OR JUNCTURE : PROCESS OF DYNAMIC SEALING : Close proximity seal (e.g., contactless, fluent, etc.) : Labyrinth :)

Patent 6257587: Radial lip seal having protected porous dust excluder
(SEAL FOR A JOINT OR JUNCTURE : PROCESS OF DYNAMIC SEALING : Peripheral radially sealing flexible projection (e.g., lip, piston cup seal, etc.) : Formed by flexible projection)

Patent 6257588: Brush seal and rotary machine including such brush seal
(SEAL FOR A JOINT OR JUNCTURE : SEAL BETWEEN RELATIVELY MOVABLE PARTS (I.E., DYNAMIC SEAL) : Brush seal : And circumferential peripheral radially sealing flexible projection (e.g., lip seal, etc.))

Patent 6257589: Aerospace housing and shaft assembly
(SEAL FOR A JOINT OR JUNCTURE : SEAL BETWEEN RELATIVELY MOVABLE PARTS (I.E., DYNAMIC SEAL) : Relatively rotatable radially extending sealing face member (e.g., face, mechanical, etc.) : Particular sealing face member configuration : Hydrodynamic feature : U- or V-shaped cross-sectional profile)

Patent 6257590: Sealing structure and method of mounting piston ring structural body for use in the sealing stucture
(SEAL FOR A JOINT OR JUNCTURE : SEAL BETWEEN RELATIVELY MOVABLE PARTS (I.E., DYNAMIC SEAL) : Piston ring or piston ring expander or seat therefor : Having installation, removal assembly, disassembly, or repair feature : External device or system)

Patent 6257591: Metal gasket and process for manufacturing the same
(SEAL FOR A JOINT OR JUNCTURE : SEAL BETWEEN FIXED PARTS OR STATIC CONTACT AGAINST RELATIVELY MOVABLE PARTS : Contact seal between parts of internal combustion engine : Radially backed by resilient or elastomeric member)

Patent 6257592: Packing and mounting structure thereof
(SEAL FOR A JOINT OR JUNCTURE : SEAL BETWEEN FIXED PARTS OR STATIC CONTACT AGAINST RELATIVELY MOVABLE PARTS : Contact seal between parts of internal combustion engine : Particular dimensions or configuration of sealing bead or formation : Elastomeric : And biased)

Patent 6257593: Stress induced interposed connector
(SEAL FOR A JOINT OR JUNCTURE : SEAL BETWEEN FIXED PARTS OR STATIC CONTACT AGAINST RELATIVELY MOVABLE PARTS : Contact seal for other than internal combustion engine, or pipe, conduit, or cable : Having installation, removal, assembly, disassembly, or repair feature : Particular and located on the pipe, conduit, or cable)

Patent 6257594: Resilient sealing ring
(SEAL FOR A JOINT OR JUNCTURE : SEAL BETWEEN FIXED PARTS OR STATIC CONTACT AGAINST RELATIVELY MOVABLE PARTS : Contact seal for other than internal combustion engine, or pipe, conduit, or cable : Particular cross-sectional seal profile : Groove structure on the seal or part)

Patent 6257595: Collect chuck with quick-change cap
(CHUCKS OR SOCKETS : SOCKET TYPE : Spring biased jaws : With means to exclude contaminants; e.g., seal, shield : Reciprocating cam sleeve : Loose jaws)

Patent 6257596: Self Locking device for power tool
(CHUCKS OR SOCKETS : SOCKET TYPE : Obliquely guided reciprocating jaws : Threaded sleeve and jaw : Conical sleeve : Loose jaws)

Patent 6257597: Anti-creep device for a trailer with air springs
(LAND VEHICLES : BODY ELEVATION OR TILT : Loading position : Toe)

Patent 6257598: Children's cycle
(LAND VEHICLES : CONVERTIBLE (I.E., VELOCIPEDE TYPE) : Establishing riding or trim height)

Patent 6257599: Beach tote-sled assembly kit
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED AND RUNNER : Occupant propelled)

Patent 6257601: Mounting plate for adjustably positioning vehicle suspension struts
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Running gear : Alignment adjustment : Camber or caster : Vertical strut to tower : Adjustable)

Patent 6257602: System and method for changing the steering angle of a rack and pinion steering system
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Running gear : Occupant steered : Linkage : Gearing arrangement : Rack and pinion : Motion modifier (e.g., lash, play))

Patent 6257603: Driving stabilizer for motor vehicles
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Running gear : Suspension arrangement : Antiroll or antisway : Brake reaction device)

Patent 6257604: Assembly containing a wheel and a suspension integrated with the wheel
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Running gear : Suspension arrangement : Wheel separately supported upon individual stub axle (e.g., skein, spindle) : Sliding connection (e.g., pillar and sleeve) : Resilient connection detail)

Patent 6257605: Suspension strut bearing
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Running gear : Suspension arrangement : Wheel separately supported upon individual stub axle (e.g., skein, spindle) : Lateral control arm (i.e., suspension arm) : Including vertically extending strut : Turnable telescopic strut (i.e., MacPherson strut type) : Upper strut mount detail : Spring-like arm)

Patent 6257606: Axle seat restraint, axle assembly and method
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Running gear : Suspension arrangement : Mechanical spring element : Leaf spring : Connection detail : Sidebar attached)

Patent 6257607: Mount for cycle shift and brake handles
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Occupant propelled type : With propulsion means : Hand propelled : Shiftable clutch or gearing)

Patent 6257608: Apparatus for propelling a wheel chair
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Occupant propelled type : With propulsion means : Hand propelled : Wheelchair type : Belt or chain)

Patent 6257609: Tilt-in-space wheelchair
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Occupant propelled type : Attachments and accessories : Wheelchair : Extensible or sliding)

Patent 6257610: Foot-operated propulsion apparatus for wheelchairs and other selected devices
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Occupant propelled type : Attachments and accessories : Wheelchair : Extensible or sliding)

Patent 6257611: Linkage mechanism for a trailer steering device
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Articulated vehicle : Wheel steering by articulative movement : Detachable or shiftable gooseneck type)

Patent 6257612: Gliding board having a rigid raised platform
(LAND VEHICLES : SKATES : Runner type : Skis : With foot supporting plate or portion : Pivotally mounted brake member)

Patent 6257613: Device for fixing a boot onto a sporting article
(LAND VEHICLES : SKATES : Shoe attaching means : Ski fasteners : Toe and heel fasteners mounted on common support plate or element : With screw adjustment)

Patent 6257614: Dynamic syncronous pivoting boot and foot mounting system for sportingboards
(LAND VEHICLES : SKATES : Shoe attaching means : Ski fasteners : Toe and heel fasteners mounted on common support plate or element : Plate is movable or releasable from ski : Brake element engageable with skating surface)

Patent 6257615: Impact protection device
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Attachment : Inflatable passenger restraint or confinement (e.g., air bag) or attachment : With specific mounting feature : Antirattler)

Patent 6257616: Headliner assembly
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Attachment : Inflatable passenger restraint or confinement (e.g., air bag) or attachment : Inflated confinement specially positioned relative to occupant or conforming to the body shape of occupant : Mounted in vehicle and positioned laterally of occupant : Rack and pinion)

Patent 6257617: Air bag inflator with pressure regulation
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Attachment : Inflatable passenger restraint or confinement (e.g., air bag) or attachment : With source of inflation fluid and flow control means thereof : Electric control and/or sensor means)

Patent 6257618: Collision protection device, especially for vehicle passengers
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Attachment : Inflatable passenger restraint or confinement (e.g., air bag) or attachment : Specific confinement structure : With confinement expansion regulating tether or strap : Rack and pinion)

Patent 6257619: Multiple position stabilizer leg
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Attachment : Exterior : Retractable prop, support, or stabilizer : With actuator for pivoted support : Rack and pinion)

Patent 6257620: High efficiency ski for sailing on snow or ice
(LAND VEHICLES : SKI OR SKATE APPLIANCE OR ATTACHMENT : Wind sail for propelling or braking skier or skater : Ankle braces)

Patent 6257621: Accessory kit and/or assembly for a scrapbook, photo album or the like
(BOOKS, STRIPS, AND LEAVES : BOOK, ELEMENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Strip retained)

Patent 6257622: Cloth bookcover
(BOOKS, STRIPS, AND LEAVES : BOOK, ELEMENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Covers : Elements)

Patent 6257623: Printed publication having integrated bookmarks and method of manufacturing same
(BOOKS, STRIPS, AND LEAVES : BOOK, ELEMENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Leaves : Book-leaf holders and marks : Single leaf)

Patent 6257624: Single side imaged postal form assembly
(PRINTED MATTER : STRIPS : Waiter's check)

Patent 6257625: Flexible joint and long nut for flexible joint
(PIPE JOINTS OR COUPLINGS : SAFETY RELEASE : With frangible or deformable element :)

Patent 6257626: Connector for fluid handling system
(PIPE JOINTS OR COUPLINGS : WITH MEANS BLOCKING RELEASE OF HOLDING MEANS : Longitudinal port)

Patent 6257627: Tube connectable to pipe
(PIPE JOINTS OR COUPLINGS : ESSENTIAL CATCH : Step adjustment)

Patent 6257628: Coupling device
(PIPE JOINTS OR COUPLINGS : MOVABLE JAW (E.G., CONTRACTIBLE SOCKET) : Wedge bushing : Spring-biased catch)

Patent 6257629: Automatic process and machine for weaving one continuous rope
(KNOTS AND KNOT TYING : METHODS :)

Patent 6257630: Tubular lock with adjustable backset
(CLOSURE FASTENERS : ADJUSTABLE BACKSET :)

Patent 6257631: Draw latch
(CLOSURE FASTENERS : BOLTS : Loops : Sliding and swinging, lever-operating means : Combined motion)

Patent 6257632: Key collar for a motor vehicle door lock or the like and motor vehicle door lock with this key collar
(CLOSURE FASTENERS : KEEPERS : Adjustable : Pivoted or swinging)

Patent 6257633: Ergonomic lift and transport harness
(HANDLING: HAND AND HOIST-LINE IMPLEMENTS : HAND BARS AND HAND BARROWS : Poker)

Patent 6257634: Manual litter picker
(HANDLING: HAND AND HOIST-LINE IMPLEMENTS : POLE MOUNTED IMPLEMENT : Railway coupling tools)

Patent 6257635: Golf ball retriever
(HANDLING: HAND AND HOIST-LINE IMPLEMENTS : POLE MOUNTED IMPLEMENT : Ball Retriever : Pivoted jaw)

Patent 6257636: Self-actuating mechanical grapple for lifting and handling objects
(HANDLING: HAND AND HOIST-LINE IMPLEMENTS : GRAPPLE : Pivoted jaws : Automatic : Latched)

Patent 6257637: Removable tailgate extender net
(LAND VEHICLES: BODIES AND TOPS : BODIES : Variable capacity of body : By changing length : Pivotally supported)

Patent 6257638: Travel trailer with rear wall slide-out room
(LAND VEHICLES: BODIES AND TOPS : BODIES : Variable capacity of body : By changing length : Slidably guided : Via hinged link)

Patent 6257639: Cargo carrying deck for the tractor of a semitrailer truck
(LAND VEHICLES: BODIES AND TOPS : BODIES : Variable capacity of body : By changing length : Pivotally supported : Having pivotal means)

Patent 6257640: Vehicle bed storage box
(LAND VEHICLES: BODIES AND TOPS : BODIES : Auxiliary article compartments : On trucklike vehicle : Metallic reinforcements)

Patent 6257641: Arrangement for contacting electronic components in a removable vehicle seat
(LAND VEHICLES: BODIES AND TOPS : BODIES : Seats with body modifications : Movable seat or backrest : Seat securing device permitting seat removal and replacement : Readily removable)

Patent 6257642: Cast molded seat unit for motor vehicles
(LAND VEHICLES: BODIES AND TOPS : BODIES : Seats with body modifications : Movable seat or backrest : Having rail : Having actuator)

Patent 6257643: Window trim molding with adhesion promoter
(LAND VEHICLES: BODIES AND TOPS : BODIES : Storm-front shield, apron, or robe : Windshield : Weatherstrips : Link hinged)

Patent 6257644: Window trim molding with adhesion promoter
(LAND VEHICLES: BODIES AND TOPS : BODIES : Storm-front shield, apron, or robe : Windshield : Weatherstrips : Link hinged)

Patent 6257645: Floorboard for a vehicle
(LAND VEHICLES: BODIES AND TOPS : BODIES : Floor mat with vehicle body feature : With specific mounting means therefor)

Patent 6257646: Sliding pivot for a truck bed cover bow
(LAND VEHICLES: BODIES AND TOPS : TOPS : Roll-up covers : Mirror)

Patent 6257647: Tonneau cover system
(LAND VEHICLES: BODIES AND TOPS : TOPS : Load cover : Flexible having tensioning means : Movable with pivoted support)

Patent 6257648: Hard-top vehicle
(LAND VEHICLES: BODIES AND TOPS : TOPS : Let-down type top : Top and window combination : Spring)

Patent 6257649: Convertible top for a motor vehicle, especially a passenger vehicle
(LAND VEHICLES: BODIES AND TOPS : TOPS : Let-down type top : Flexible folding top or hinged framework : Spring)

Patent 6257650: Automobile provided with movable roof
(LAND VEHICLES: BODIES AND TOPS : TOPS : Let-down type top : Pivoted top : Flexible and rigid top)

Patent 6257651: Hatchback door for a motor vehicle
(LAND VEHICLES: BODIES AND TOPS : BODIES : Door or window with specified vehicle feature : Folding-type door : Multiple hinge axes)

Patent 6257652: Side impact structure for a mass transit vehicle
(LAND VEHICLES: BODIES AND TOPS : BODIES : Passenger bus body : By changing width)

Patent 6257653: Wind baffle attachable to seats using straps
(LAND VEHICLES: BODIES AND TOPS : BODIES : With distinct wind deflector : For transporting passengers to or from an aircraft)

Patent 6257654: Air drag reducing apparatus
(LAND VEHICLES: BODIES AND TOPS : BODIES : With distinct wind deflector : Adjustable angle : Adjustable angle)

Patent 6257655: Protective skirt for vehicle transport trailers
(LAND VEHICLES: BODIES AND TOPS : BODIES : Body shell : Cargo carrier : Wall : Flexible :)

Patent 6257656: Vehicle body panel mounting system
(LAND VEHICLES: BODIES AND TOPS : BODIES : Structural detail : Panel means : Cab structure)

Patent 6257657: Vehicular hood apparatus
(LAND VEHICLES: BODIES AND TOPS : BODIES : Structural detail : Impact : Front : Movable)

Patent 6257658: Open roof construction for a vehicle
(LAND VEHICLES: BODIES AND TOPS : TOPS : Roof structure : Roof panel movable to uncover passenger area (e.g., sun roof or moon roof) : Panel having drive or actuating means : Movable to position above roof)

Patent 6257659: Collapsible bassinet/infant seat with canopy
(CHAIRS AND SEATS : COLLAPSIBLE CHAIR; I.E., RELATIVELY FOLDING BOTTOM, BACK, AND LEGS : In floor)

Patent 6257660: Foldable and portable furniture assembly
(CHAIRS AND SEATS : COLLAPSIBLE CHAIR; I.E., RELATIVELY FOLDING BOTTOM, BACK, AND LEGS : In floor)

Patent 6257661: Work chair
(CHAIRS AND SEATS : WITH HOLDER OR RECEPTACLE FOR DISPARATE ARTICLE : Detachable from chair structure : Having closure means)

Patent 6257662: Lounge bicycle saddle
(CHAIRS AND SEATS : STRADDLE SEAT (E.G., SADDLE TYPE, ETC.) : With cushioned top : Axis extends laterally of seat)

Patent 6257663: Vehicle seat for absorbing impact
(CHAIRS AND SEATS : CRASH SEAT : Bottom and back movable as unit in response to force : Tiltably : Movable back support)

Patent 6257664: Multiple adjustable back assembly for use with wheelchair
(CHAIRS AND SEATS : BOTTOM OR BACK WITH MEANS TO ALTER CONTOUR : Providing support for the sides of a seated occupant : Rectilinear horizontal adjustment)

Patent 6257665: Chair
(CHAIRS AND SEATS : BACK MOVEMENT RESILIENTLY OPPOSED IN OPERATING POSITION : Located at the front of the seat bottom)

Patent 6257666: Office chair
(CHAIRS AND SEATS : BACK MOVEMENT RESILIENTLY OPPOSED IN OPERATING POSITION : Back and bottom adjust in a fixed relationship : Coil spring : Adjustable)

Patent 6257667: Pivot bracket and convertible seat
(CHAIRS AND SEATS : MOVABLE BACK : One-piece bottom and back)

Patent 6257668: Chair armrest joint adjustable for 360.degree. in any direction about a shaft
(CHAIRS AND SEATS : ARMREST : Movable to nonuse position : Armrest or its supporting member movable about a horizontal axis : And to back)

Patent 6257669: Dual trailer
(LAND VEHICLES: DUMPING : PLURAL LOAD UNITS : Multiple dumping vehicles connected in tandem :)

Patent 6257670: Side dump trailer
(LAND VEHICLES: DUMPING : TILTING : Side delivery only : Selectively tiltable in different directions)

Patent 6257671: Device for protecting selective cutting machines against overload
(MINING OR IN SITU DISINTEGRATION OF HARD MATERIAL : AUTOMATIC CONTROL; SIGNALING OR INDICATING : Of hard material disintegrating machines : Sidewall working (e.g., longwall-type) :)

Patent 6257672: Clip for retaining a water spray nozzle within a pick box of a cutting head
(MINING OR IN SITU DISINTEGRATION OF HARD MATERIAL : CUTTER TOOTH OR TOOTH HEAD : Cleansing fluid passage : Nozzle or seal details : Undercutter shiftable horizontally)

Patent 6257673: Percussion tool for boom mounted hammers
(MINING OR IN SITU DISINTEGRATION OF HARD MATERIAL : CUTTER TOOTH OR TOOTH HEAD : Percussive tooth or bit : Nontracking tooth arrangement)

Patent 6257674: Wheel hub for a vehicle wheel
(LAND VEHICLES: WHEELS AND AXLES : WHEEL : With drive or brake attachment : And with brake-cooling means : Tire molded to hub)

Patent 6257675: Mounted tire/wheel assembly having a hubcap
(LAND VEHICLES: WHEELS AND AXLES : WHEEL : With wheel cover : Tire sidewall : Retained on wheel cover : Rim secctions held together by transversely divided locking ring)

Patent 6257676: Bicycle rim provided for a tubeless assembly and bicycle wheel
(LAND VEHICLES: WHEELS AND AXLES : WHEEL : Tension wheel; e.g., spoke : Rim (or felly) and spoke connection : Movable)

Patent 6257677: Bicycle wheel rim
(LAND VEHICLES: WHEELS AND AXLES : WHEEL : Tension wheel; e.g., spoke : Rim (or felly) and spoke connection : Movable)

Patent 6257678: Vehicle hub having reduced lubricant cavity
(LAND VEHICLES: WHEELS AND AXLES : WHEEL : Hub : Joint)

Patent 6257679: Rear axle for industrial vehicles
(LAND VEHICLES: WHEELS AND AXLES : AXLE : Sand band)

Patent 6257680: Braking system for railroad car/semi-tractor combination
(FLUID-PRESSURE AND ANALOGOUS BRAKE SYSTEMS : MULTIPLE FLUID-RECEIVING DEVICES : Multiple motors : Apportioning control : Having significant output feature : Inertia weight)

Patent 6257681: Braking system
(FLUID-PRESSURE AND ANALOGOUS BRAKE SYSTEMS : SPEED-CONTROLLED : Automatic braking including speed governor or hydraulic retarder : Aircraft : Pneumatic)

Patent 6257682: Computing casing structure
(SUPPORTS: CABINET STRUCTURE : FOR PARTICULAR ELECTRICAL DEVICE OR COMPONENT : Housing for computer or computer related equipment : Including a particular handle)

Patent 6257683: Detachable rail for a drawer track
(SUPPORTS: CABINET STRUCTURE : WITH MOVABLE COMPONENTS : Horizontally movable (e.g., drawer) : With latch, lock, or gravity closer : In plane of accessible side of housing)

Patent 6257684: Heat insulation wall
(SUPPORTS: CABINET STRUCTURE : SPACED INSULATED WALL : Refrigerator cabinet : Wall structure : Including means to relieve thermal stress : With follower)

Patent 6257685: Ink droplet ejecting method and apparatus
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Controller : Of ejector : Drive waveform :)

Patent 6257686: Ink droplet ejecting method and apparatus
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Controller : Of ejector : Drive waveform :)

Patent 6257687: Method for driving ink jet printing head and circuits of the same
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Controller : Of ejector : Drive waveform :)

Patent 6257688: Ink jet recording apparatus
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Controller : Of ejector : Drive waveform : Plural pulses :)

Patent 6257689: Printer and method of printing
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Controller : Of ejector : Drive waveform : Plural pulses :)

Patent 6257690: Ink ejection element firing order to minimize horizontal banding and the jaggedness of vertical lines
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Controller : Of ejector : Array : Plural pulses)

Patent 6257691: Ink jet recording apparatus and method
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Controller : Of ejector : Creating plural tones : Full-line array)

Patent 6257692: Image forming system with sheet feeding speed control
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Controller : Of medium : Creating plural tones)

Patent 6257693: Automatic optimization of hardcopy output
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Controller : Measuring and testing (e.g., diagnostics) : With particular cooling means)

Patent 6257694: Ink jet printer
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Controller : Measuring and testing (e.g., diagnostics) : With particular cooling means)

Patent 6257695: Substrate for thermal recording head, ink jet recording head using the substrate, recording apparatus with the recording head, and method of
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Controller : Measuring and testing (e.g., diagnostics) : With particular cooling means)

Patent 6257696: Ink jet recorder
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Ejector mechanism (i.e., print head) : With cleaning or protector : Nozzle cap, cover, or protection : Suction :)

Patent 6257697: Fluid ejecting apparatus, a print system, a method of recovering fluid from a fluid ejecting head, and a record product all including a wiping blade
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Ejector mechanism (i.e., print head) : With cleaning or protector : Wiping : Movement)

Patent 6257698: Method of ink jet printing with varying density masking printing and white space skipping for faster paper advancement
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Ejector mechanism (i.e., print head) : Array of ejectors : With oscillatory motion)

Patent 6257699: Modular carriage assembly for use with high-speed, high-performance, printing device
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Ejector mechanism (i.e., print head) : Array of ejectors : With oscillatory motion)

Patent 6257700: Printing apparatus and method for controlling the spread of fluid around a nozzle orifice
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Ejector mechanism (i.e., print head) : Discharge means : Color type)

Patent 6257701: Ink jet recording apparatus having an exchangeable ink jet head cartridge mountable thereon and recovery method of said cartridge
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Ejector mechanism (i.e., print head) : Modular : Nozzles)

Patent 6257702: Method and apparatus for protecting electronic contacts on printer ink cartridges during insertion to and removal from a printer
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Ejector mechanism (i.e., print head) : Modular : Nozzles)

Patent 6257703: Ink jet recording head
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Ejector mechanism (i.e., print head) : Electrical connector means : Nozzles)

Patent 6257704: Planar swing grill electromagnetic ink jet printing mechanism
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Ejector mechanism (i.e., print head) : Drop-on-demand : Nozzles)

Patent 6257705: Two plate reverse firing electromagnetic ink jet printing mechanism
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Ejector mechanism (i.e., print head) : Drop-on-demand : Nozzles)

Patent 6257706: Micro injecting device and a method of manufacturing
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Ejector mechanism (i.e., print head) : Drop-on-demand : Nozzles)

Patent 6257707: Electrode board for image forming apparatus
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Ejector mechanism (i.e., print head) : Drop-on-demand : With electric field ejection (applied to fluid) : Movement)

Patent 6257708: Direct electrostatic printing apparatus and method for controlling dot position using deflection electrodes
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Ejector mechanism (i.e., print head) : Drop-on-demand : With electric field ejection (applied to fluid) : Movement)

Patent 6257709: Image forming apparatus
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Ejector mechanism (i.e., print head) : Drop-on-demand : With electric field ejection (applied to fluid) : Movement)

Patent 6257710: Package for ink cartridge and method for manufacturing the same
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Fluid or fluid source handling means : Continuous stream (includes dispersion))

Patent 6257711: Ink filling method and apparatus for ink cartridge
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Fluid or fluid source handling means : Fluid supply system : With aerosol formation)

Patent 6257712: Ink feeder
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Fluid or fluid source handling means : Fluid supply system : With aerosol formation)

Patent 6257713: Device for refilling color inks in an ink-jet printer
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Fluid or fluid source handling means : Fluid supply system : Cartridge : Drop correction)

Patent 6257714: Method and apparatus for removing air from an inkjet print cartridge
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Fluid or fluid source handling means : With means to remove and/or accommodate bubbles in the fluid : With recirculation)

Patent 6257715: Ink jet printer with ink conduit gas exhaust facility and method
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Fluid or fluid source handling means : With means to remove and/or accommodate bubbles in the fluid : With recirculation)

Patent 6257716: Ink-jet recording of images with improved clarity of images
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Medium and processing means : Drying or curing : Ink)

Patent 6257717: Modular ink-jet hard copy apparatus and methodology
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Housing : With unique pattern)

Patent 6257718: Clip-on sunglasses with bridge mounting
(OPTICS: EYE EXAMINING, VISION TESTING AND CORRECTING : SPECTACLES AND EYEGLASSES : With antiglare or shading : Removable and/or adjustable filters or screens (e.g., clip-on type) : Having support or cabinet)

Patent 6257719: Protective eyewear
(OPTICS: EYE EXAMINING, VISION TESTING AND CORRECTING : SPECTACLES AND EYEGLASSES : With moisture prevention or absorption : Spring biased or secured by friction members)

Patent 6257720: Foldable eyeglasses
(OPTICS: EYE EXAMINING, VISION TESTING AND CORRECTING : SPECTACLES AND EYEGLASSES : Bridges : Adjustable : Ball or chain type)

Patent 6257721: Device for spectacles
(OPTICS: EYE EXAMINING, VISION TESTING AND CORRECTING : EYE EXAMINING OR TESTING INSTRUMENT : For interpupillary distance measuring or lens positioning : Of abnormal muscular functioning)

Patent 6257722: Ophthalmic apparatus
(OPTICS: EYE EXAMINING, VISION TESTING AND CORRECTING : EYE EXAMINING OR TESTING INSTRUMENT : Objective type : Including eye photography : Having means to detect proper distance or alignment (i.e., eye to instrument) :)

Patent 6257723: Device and method for mapping the topography of an eye using elevation measurements in combination with slope measurements
(OPTICS: EYE EXAMINING, VISION TESTING AND CORRECTING : EYE EXAMINING OR TESTING INSTRUMENT : Objective type : Including projected target image : For cornea curvature measurement :)

Patent 6257724: Tester for near vision
(OPTICS: EYE EXAMINING, VISION TESTING AND CORRECTING : EYE EXAMINING OR TESTING INSTRUMENT : Support : Including test chart or target)

Patent 6257725: Shutter assembly for a motion film projection
(OPTICS: MOTION PICTURES : SHUTTERS : Projector illuminators)

Patent 6257726: Illuminating apparatus and projecting apparatus
(OPTICS: IMAGE PROJECTORS : POLARIZER OR INTERFERENCE FILTER : Common picture and sound record carrier system)

Patent 6257727: Augmented imaging using silhouette to improve contrast
(OPTICS: IMAGE PROJECTORS : PROJECTED IMAGE COMBINED WITH REAL OBJECT : Plural picture rows on single microcard)

Patent 6257728: Color projection system
(OPTICS: IMAGE PROJECTORS : COMPOSITE PROJECTED IMAGE : Multicolor picture : Automatic)

Patent 6257729: Projector
(OPTICS: IMAGE PROJECTORS : HOUSING : Slides gripped or hooked)

Patent 6257730: Drape for a surgical microscope with anti-halation window
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : BARREL END EYE GUARD (E.G., SHIELD OR CUSHION, ETC.) : With reflection)

Patent 6257731: Connections device of actuator for side mirrors of automobile
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : MIRROR : With support : Mirror movable relative to support : Including an adjustable mirror)

Patent 6257732: Method for forming a metallic mirror surface and solutions for the same
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : MIRROR : With support : Laminated or layered mirror support : With mirror supporting column or sliding adjustment)

Patent 6257733: Illuminated walking staff
(ILLUMINATION : WITH CANE, BATON, UMBRELLA OR CLUB : Notepad)

Patent 6257734: Flashlight with luminescent housing having a tritium capsule
(ILLUMINATION : SELF POWERED LAMP : Cylindrical flashlight casing : Lamp terminal directly contacts a battery terminal)

Patent 6257735: Fluorescent light reflector
(ILLUMINATION : ELONGATED SOURCE LIGHT UNIT OR SUPPORT : With corrugated, faceted or fluted reflector and/or lens)

Patent 6257736: Luminous element with contact lugs having longitudinal slots for holding electrical contacts of devices in first and second planes
(ILLUMINATION : QUICK DISCONNECT-TYPE LIGHT UNIT : Plural sources or supports therefor)

Patent 6257737: Low-profile luminaire having a reflector for mixing light from a multi-color linear array of LEDs
(ILLUMINATION : PLURAL LIGHT SOURCES : Particular wavelength : Different wavelengths : Male contact)

Patent 6257738: Decorative lamp used to construct a lamp web/net
(ILLUMINATION : PLURAL LIGHT SOURCES : With support : Distinct light units)

Patent 6257739: Scanning vertical cavity surface emitting laser array capable of page-width image scan
(ILLUMINATION : LIGHT SOURCE (OR SUPPORT THEREFOR) AND MODIFIER : Adjustable or repositionable light source or light source support : Angularly adjustable or respositionable)

Patent 6257740: Lamp for use in light strings
(ILLUMINATION : LIGHT SOURCE (OR SUPPORT THEREFOR) AND MODIFIER : Adjustable or repositionable light source or light source support : Resiliently biased : With actuator)

Patent 6257741: Lamp assembly for a light source
(ILLUMINATION : LIGHT SOURCE (OR SUPPORT THEREFOR) AND MODIFIER : Including reflector : Including nonparallel modifying surfaces)

Patent 6257742: Lighting means having light emitting diodes
(ILLUMINATION : LIGHT MODIFIER : Refractor : Curved lens type : Including diverse refracting elements on one surface : With complex surface)

Patent 6257743: Barrier wall mounting plate for electrical fixture enclosure
(ILLUMINATION : SUPPORTS : Adjustable light support : Nonelectric)

Patent 6257744: Safety lighting device; snowmobile including safety lighting device; and method for providing safety lighting on a snowmobile
(ILLUMINATION : SUPPORTED BY VEHICLE STRUCTURE (E.G., ESPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE) : Tie rod element controlled)

Patent 6257745: Flexible arm light for automobile overhead console
(ILLUMINATION : SUPPORTED BY VEHICLE STRUCTURE (E.G., ESPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE) : Automobile : Interior : Ventilation casing or fixture)

Patent 6257746: Signalling assembly
(ILLUMINATION : SUPPORTED BY VEHICLE STRUCTURE (E.G., ESPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE) : Automobile : Rear view mirror : Sun visor or vanity mirror)

Patent 6257747: Headlamp adjuster
(ILLUMINATION : SUPPORTED BY VEHICLE STRUCTURE (E.G., ESPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE) : Adjustable lamp or lamp support : Gear driven : Plural separate sections with complex surfaces)

Patent 6257748: Vehicle headlamp having an outwardly and backwardly curved lens
(ILLUMINATION : SUPPORTED BY VEHICLE STRUCTURE (E.G., ESPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE) : Projection-type headlamp : Including mask or screen : Lever or link actuated)

Patent 6257749: Vehicle lamp housing having multiple mounting means, and method of using same
(ILLUMINATION : SUPPORTED BY VEHICLE STRUCTURE (E.G., ESPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE) : Specific lamp mounting or retaining : Including specific light bulb mounting)

Patent 6257750: Illuminating fire hose
(ILLUMINATION : LIGHT FIBER, ROD, OR PIPE : Illuminating or display apparatus (e.g., sign, runway light, channel marker) : Including specific fiber structure)

Patent 6257751: Method and apparatus for maintaining solids in suspension in a liquid
(AGITATING : BY INJECTING GAS INTO MIXING CHAMBER : Stirrer with specified drive means)

Patent 6257752: Whisk with wire loops covered with silicon tubing
(AGITATING : OPERATOR SUPPORTED : By rotary movement of unbalanced-weight shaft)

Patent 6257753: Method of mixing viscous fluids
(AGITATING : OPERATOR SUPPORTED : By rotary movement of unbalanced-weight shaft)

Patent 6257754: Mixing device and flue gas channel provided therewith
(AGITATING : HAVING SPECIFIED FEED MEANS : Liquid injector within mixing chamber : Deflector : Plural injectors for material from same source)

Patent 6257755: Compact butter maker
(AGITATING : STIRRER WITHIN STATIONARY MIXING CHAMBER : Mounted in removable mixing chamber closure : Translatable stirrer : Rectilinearly reciprocable only : With rotary input drive : Gear driven)

Patent 6257756: Apparatus and method for implementing viterbi butterflies
(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) : Viterbi decoding : Syndrome computed)

Patent 6257757: Thermal analysis apparatus
(THERMAL MEASURING AND TESTING : THERMAL GRAVIMETRIC ANALYSIS : Detail of sample holder or support therefor)

Patent 6257758: Surface temperature sensor
(THERMAL MEASURING AND TESTING : TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT (E.G., THERMOMETER) : In spaced noncontact relationship to specimen : Vibration velocity (e.g., echo timing))

Patent 6257759: Liquid crystal thermometer
(THERMAL MEASURING AND TESTING : TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT (E.G., THERMOMETER) : Nonelectrical, nonmagnetic, or nonmechanical temperature responsive property : Change of optical property : Color : Radiator cap mounted thermometer)

Patent 6257760: Using a superlattice to determine the temperature of a semiconductor fabrication process
(THERMAL MEASURING AND TESTING : TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT (E.G., THERMOMETER) : By electrical or magnetic heat sensor : By current modifying sensor : Detail of resistive sensor : Radiator cap mounted thermometer)

Patent 6257761: Insulation measuring apparatus which forces heat flow in one direction with a constant temperature region
(THERMAL MEASURING AND TESTING : HOUSING, SUPPORT, OR ADJUNCT : Mechanical (e.g., expansion or contraction of materials))

Patent 6257762: Lead surface coating for an x-ray tube casing
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : SOURCE SUPPORT : Shielding : Fluid immersion)

Patent 6257763: Tamper evident zipper slider
(FLEXIBLE BAGS : TAMPER INDICATING :)

Patent 6257764: Insulated shipping container, method of making, and article and machine used in making
(FLEXIBLE BAGS : WALL DETAILS : Opening in bag material)

Patent 6257765: Sealing device for linear guide apparatus
(BEARINGS : LINEAR BEARING : Combined with seal or guard : Bearing for valve stem)

Patent 6257766: Linear motion guide unit with lubricating means
(BEARINGS : LINEAR BEARING : Recirculating : No cylindrical race : For piston rod)

Patent 6257767: Reduced cost bearing retainer
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Plain bearing : Self-adjusting or self-aligning : Ball and socket : Assembly : Separable ball retaining member : With roller)

Patent 6257768: Bearings
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Plain bearing : Mounting or support : For crankshaft : Connecting rod : Suction or pressure)

Patent 6257769: Optical waveguide component
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH DISENGAGABLE MECHANICAL CONNECTOR : With alignment device)

Patent 6257770: Optical connector and method of manufacturing the same
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH DISENGAGABLE MECHANICAL CONNECTOR : Optical fiber/optical fiber cable termination structure : At or immediately surrounding an optical fiber end face : Fiber end held in ferrule : Fiber end held in ferrule)

Patent 6257771: Opitcal/electrical hybrid wiring board and its manufacturing method
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH DISENGAGABLE MECHANICAL CONNECTOR : Optical fiber to a nonfiber optical device connector : Plural fiber/device connections : Having at least one layer compressively fixed (e.g., crimp, tightening screws, etc.))

Patent 6257772: Photodiode module
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH DISENGAGABLE MECHANICAL CONNECTOR : Optical fiber to a nonfiber optical device connector : Plural fiber/device connections : Having at least one layer compressively fixed (e.g., crimp, tightening screws, etc.))

Patent 6257773: Optical module and optical reflecting member
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH DISENGAGABLE MECHANICAL CONNECTOR : Optical fiber to a nonfiber optical device connector : With housing : Fiber permanently fixed after adjustment)

Patent 6257774: Application program and documentation generator system and method
(DATA PROCESSING: SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT, INSTALLATION, AND MANAGEMENT : SOFTWARE PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT TOOL (E.G., INTEGRATED CASE TOOL OR STAND-ALONE DEVELOPMENT TOOL) : Editing : Visual)

Patent 6257775: Mirror-reflex camera
(PHOTOGRAPHY : SINGLE LENS REFLEX CAMERA : With mirror support or drive : Having self-erecting lens holder)

Patent 6257776: Camera having a barrier slidable between positions to cover and uncover a taking lens
(PHOTOGRAPHY : CAMERA DETAIL : Lens cover : Shutter charging lever on lens housing)

Patent 6257777: Photographic roll film
(PHOTOGRAPHY : CAMERA DETAIL : Detachable or removable film holder unit : Plural pivoted blades)

Patent 6257778: Method for developing front surface of substrate with improved developing function of developing solution and apparatus thereof
(PHOTOGRAPHY : FLUID-TREATING APPARATUS : Fluid application to one side only of photographic medium : Plate or wafer-type photographic medium : Having doctoring or wiper blade)

Patent 6257779: Cover-platen opening mechanism
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : INCLUDING ADJUSTMENT FOR OPTIMUM PRINTING PLANE : Delay by storage of next character to be imprinted)

Patent 6257780: Ink ribbon cartridge having one undetachable spool and idle rotation preventing structure
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : INCLUDING INTERPOSED INKING DEVICE (E.G., RIBBON) FOR RECORD-MEDIUM : Package for ribbon facilitating mounting of ribbon on typewriter (e.g., ribbon cartridge) : Package attached to typewriter : On single spool)

Patent 6257781: Apparatus for tensioning a drive belt and for absorbing end-of-travel shock
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : CARRIAGE OR CARRIAGE-MOVING OR MOVEMENT-REGULATING MECHANISM : Carriage-feed mechanism (e.g., escapement, etc.) : Carriage-feed in two directions (e.g., continuous typing in both directions) : With concurrent movement of carriage for record-medium and carriage for type-head-carrier)

Patent 6257782: Key switch with sliding mechanism and keyboard
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : KEY-BOARD OR KEY LEVER-ACTUATING MECHANISM : Key-cap or key-stem structure : Including means for mounting key cap or key stem : By spring means : With slot for exchanging disc)

Patent 6257783: Printer and control method for the same
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : SHEET OR WEB (E.G., RECORD-MEDIUM FEEDING MECHANISM) : With means to prevent reverse rotation or ensure full increment (e.g., for "backlash" prevention))

Patent 6257784: Method for expediting the handling of printer bin output
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : SHEET OR WEB (E.G., RECORD-MEDIUM FEEDING MECHANISM) : With means to prevent reverse rotation or ensure full increment (e.g., for "backlash" prevention))

Patent 6257785: Semi-enclosed applicator utilizing a selectively-activatible sheet material for dispensing and dispersing a substance onto the surface of a target
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : WITH MEANS TO ATTACH OR CONFORM TO BODY OF USER : Hand-or finger-receiving pocket :)

Patent 6257786: Metering device for storage, mixture and release of detergent with water
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : CONCENTRATED MATERIAL AND LIQUID CARRIER : Concentrated material in or adjacent reservoir outlet or feeder : Including conduit supply means for liquid carrier : And bypass for liquid carrier :)

Patent 6257787: Ball point pen smooth touch
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : PROJECTABLE AND RETRACTABLE TOOL : Clasp (e.g., Pocket Clip) associated with project-retract means or with latch : And removable cap for tool)

Patent 6257788: Nail-varnish applicator arrangement
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : SUPPLY CONTAINER AND INDEPENDENT APPLICATOR : Applicator includes container closure or overlies material : Brush applicator : And separate release member)

Patent 6257789: Writing instrument
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : COMBINED : Including pressurized reservoir (e.g., Aersol))

Patent 6257790: Container for storing and displaying a soap system
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : MATERIAL FLOWS THROUGH POROUS TOOL : Including compartment for soluble solid material : Wick separate from tool)

Patent 6257791: Toothbrush with integrated toothpaste dispenser
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : BRUSH, BROOM, OR MOP : Including feeder : Feeder terminates among tool elements : Rotatable or revoluble)

Patent 6257792: Retaining ring
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : WITH ADJUNCTIVE PROTECTOR, BROKEN PARTS RETAINER, REPAIR, ASSEMBLY OR DISASSEMBLY FEATURE : Back-off means, e.g., separator, etc. : Related to joint component)

Patent 6257793: Joint socket structure used in artificial Christmas trees
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : WITH ADJUNCTIVE SHIELD : Means to lock bolt or nut when other is turned)

Patent 6257794: Sliding mount for securing a plastics motor vehicle body part piece on a support
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : UTILIZING THERMAL CHARACTERISTIC, E.G., EXPANSION OR CONTRACTION, ETC. : Head or base)

Patent 6257795: Connection between a tie rod linkage and a steering knuckle arm
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : ARTICULATED MEMBERS : Pivoted : Universal ball and socket : Composite ball : Stud extends into ball : Retainer extends through aligned recesses)

Patent 6257796: Connection fitting
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : ROD END TO TRANSVERSE SIDE OF MEMBER : Corner joint : Composite bushing with elastomeric component)

Patent 6257797: Tubular member connector
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : MEMBER ENDS JOINED BY INSERTED SECTION : Expansible section : Metallic fusion material)

Patent 6257798: Universal joint coupling
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : INTERFITTED MEMBERS : Longitudinally splined or fluted rod : Including a lock or retainer : Longitudinally stepped or tapered)

Patent 6257799: Joining device for hand-rail
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : MITER JOINT : Connector bridges inner or outer periphery : Rod received in open channel)

Patent 6257800: Fiberglass mudmat assembly
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : MARINE STRUCTURE OR FABRICATION THEREOF : With anchoring of structure to marine floor : Installing means)

Patent 6257801: Riser arrangement for offshore vessel and method for installation
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : MARINE STRUCTURE OR FABRICATION THEREOF : With anchoring of structure to marine floor : By riser pipe : Resilient block)

Patent 6257802: Packaging arrangements for rock stabilizer sets
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : EARTH TREATMENT OR CONTROL : Rock or earth bolt or anchor : Expandable tube : With form or casing)

Patent 6257803: Three component chemical grout injector
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : EARTH TREATMENT OR CONTROL : Chemical : Cementitious (e.g., grouting) : Injector : Diametrically retractable core)

Patent 6257804: Powder metering apparatus for dispensing a powder-air mixture to a consumer
(CONVEYORS: FLUID CURRENT : WITH DIVERSE POWER-DRIVEN CONVEYOR : Rotary : Successively registering pockets : Input to fluid conveyor : Peripheral pockets formed on rotating member : Fluid flow discharges pockets)

Patent 6257805: Switching device for conveyor system installation
(CONVEYORS: FLUID CURRENT : LOAD FLOW DIVERTER, DIVIDER, OR COMBINER : Movable conduit section : Discharge gate)

Patent 6257806: Device for conveying necked objects and for loading such objects
(CONVEYORS: FLUID CURRENT : CARRIER : Having end opening : With closure for end opening : Removable : From remote location)

Patent 6257807: Cutting insert for drilling and drill
(CUTTERS, FOR SHAPING : INCLUDING TOOL HAVING PLURAL ALTERNATIVELY USABLE CUTTING EDGES : With separate means to fasten tool to holder)

Patent 6257808: Wall fishing apparatus
(CUTTING BY USE OF ROTATING AXIALLY MOVING TOOL : PROCESSES :)

Patent 6257809: Tapping apparatus and method
(CUTTING BY USE OF ROTATING AXIALLY MOVING TOOL : MEANS TO DRIVE TOOL : Including means to move tool along tool-axis : Double-acting ratchet)

Patent 6257810: Milling tool for thread-milling and boring of high-strength workpieces
(GEAR CUTTING, MILLING, OR PLANING : MILLING : Thread or helix generating : Process : Cutting action intersecting work axis)

Patent 6257811: Machine tool with a working area extending outside a workpiece table
(GEAR CUTTING, MILLING, OR PLANING : MILLING : With means to remove chip : Cutter or work)

Patent 6257812: Hot rolled plate joining apparatus
(GEAR CUTTING, MILLING, OR PLANING : MILLING : Means to trim edge : Cutter or work)

Patent 6257813: Screw clamping device with automatic clamping means
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : THREADED FASTENER LOCKED TO A DISCREET STRUCTURE (E.G., PLATE, RAIL, WHEEL) : Fastener, or coaxial adjunct therefor, having sidewardly facing flat or formation engaged by portion of member (e.g., side lock) : Member having opening or notch engaging a bolt head or nut on two sides : Plastically deformable portion)

Patent 6257814: Self-attaching fastener, method of forming same and method of attachment
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : THREADED FASTENER LOCKED TO A DISCREET STRUCTURE (E.G., PLATE, RAIL, WHEEL) : Nut, and means to engage substructure on its opposite faces for retaining nut at aperture therein, formed as unitary component : Fastener having a deformable portion or deforms substructure (e.g., prong) : Means to engage grasps an edge of substructure)

Patent 6257815: Lock structure using nut
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : HAVING STRUCTURE TO RESTRICT ROTATION OF THREADED, MATING PIECES (E.G., NUT LOCK) : Structure is coaxial, distinct member (e.g., washer, key, or nut portion) that restricts nut piece : Internally threaded locking member (e.g., jam nut) : Including means associated with at least one of the nuts for restricting rotation therebetween : And includes a region plastically deformable into engagement with the axially outwardly facing portion)

Patent 6257816: Book binding orientation detector
(BOOKBINDING: PROCESS AND APPARATUS : PROCESS :)

Patent 6257817: Pneumatic bar feeding apparatus for feeding a length of bar stock to a lathe or the like
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : STOCK PULLING OR PUSHING : Stock end face pushers : For grip force amplification)

Patent 6257818: Tree transport machine and method of transporting felled trees
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : POLE OR TREE HANDLERS : Vertical rack)

Patent 6257819: System for handling and in particular for hooking and picking up flexible printed circuits to be introduced into a kiln or the like
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : CHAMBER OF A TYPE UTILIZED FOR A HEATING FUNCTION AND MATERIAL CHARGING OR DISCHARGING MEANS THEREFOR : Including driven device and/or inclined flow path to carry or convey material into, within, and out of chamber : Including track-guided, wheeled vehicle : Having means to support material suspended therebelow : Sequential endless belts)

Patent 6257820: Atmospheric rotary feed and discharge turret valve and method
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : APPARATUS FOR MOVING MATERIAL BETWEEN ZONES HAVING DIFFERENT PRESSURES AND INHIBITING CHANGE IN PRESSURE GRADIENT THEREBETWEEN : Including trap chamber having horizontal axis of rotation : Device comprises pushing or pulling mechanism)

Patent 6257821: Robotic container handler system
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : PLURAL, STATIC STRUCTURES FOR SUPPORTING DISCRETE LOADS AND CHARGING OR DISCHARGING MEANS THEREFOR : Load-underlying members (e.g., racks, receptacles (or a compartmented receptacle), shelves, troughs, etc.) : Inclined members : With means to detect obstruction and alter movement of charging or discharging means)

Patent 6257823: Rider oriented and operator oriented improvements in tow trucks
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : TRAVERSING HOIST TYPE : Tow truck type : Switch system)

Patent 6257824: Fin alternating and delivering apparatus
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : ARTICLE REORIENTING DEVICE : Including aligning structure (e.g., rollers and rails, dovetail joint, rod and channel))

Patent 6257825: Robotic palletizing system
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : APPARATUS FOR MOVING INTERSUPPORTING ARTICLES INTO, WITHIN, OR FROM FREESTANDING, ORDERLY LAYERED, OR MUTUALLY STABILIZING ORDERLY GROUP : Stack forming apparatus : Positions lowest article of stack first : Includes support vertically alignable with stack then shiftable from beneath article : And endless belt for transporting)

 

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