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Patent 6257826: Package handling apparatus and method
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : APPARATUS FOR POSITIONING PLURAL ORDERLY ARTICLES ONTO PALLET : Upending (e.g., rocking or tilting about end, etc.))
Patent 6257827: Apparatus and method for transporting substrates
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : PROCESS : Of moving material between zones having different pressures and inhibiting change in pressure gradient therebetween : Of stacking)
Patent 6257828: Turbine blade and method of producing a turbine blade
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WORKING FLUID PASSAGE OR DISTRIBUTING MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH RUNNER (E.G., CASING, ETC.) : Specific casing or vane material : Including an axial-flow blade set)
Patent 6257829: Computerized method for positioning support jacks underneath industrial gas turbines
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WORKING FLUID PASSAGE OR DISTRIBUTING MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH RUNNER (E.G., CASING, ETC.) : Casing with mounting means : Downstream of runner)
Patent 6257830: Gas turbine blade
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : WITH HEATING, COOLING OR THERMAL INSULATION MEANS : Changing state mass within or fluid flow through working member or carrier : Intermeshing or interdigitated working members)
Patent 6257831: Cast airfoil structure with openings which do not require plugging
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : WITH HEATING, COOLING OR THERMAL INSULATION MEANS : Changing state mass within or fluid flow through working member or carrier : Flow exhausted to working fluid : Arcuate planar folding of working surface)
Patent 6257832: Multiple fan system having means for reducing beat frequency oscillations
(PUMPS : CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL OF PUMP DRIVE MOTOR : Plural pumps having separate drive motors, supply sources, or delivery destinations :)
Patent 6257833: Redundant, dedicated variable speed drive system
(PUMPS : CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL OF PUMP DRIVE MOTOR : Plural pumps having separate drive motors, supply sources, or delivery destinations : Pumps in parallel flow paths with common inflow or outflow : Having means sensing condition in common inflow or outflow line :)
Patent 6257834: Method and arrangement for the indirect cooling of the flow in radial gaps formed between rotors and stators of turbomachines
(PUMPS : PROCESSES : Getter heating, vaporizing, or regeneration)
Patent 6257835: Dry vacuum pump system for gas sorption analyzer
(PUMPS : DIVERSE PUMPS : Series : Preceding diverse pump)
Patent 6257836: Displacement control valve for variable displacement compressor
(PUMPS : CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL OF DRIVE TRANSMISSION OR PUMP DISPLACEMENT : Adjustable cam or linkage : Axial cam : With sump pressure actuation : By movable conduit or conduit wall (e.g., combining tube))
Patent 6257837: Variable oil flow regulator and method therefor
(PUMPS : WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL OF COOLANT OR LUBRICANT : Ram type)
Patent 6257838: Gas compressor
(PUMPS : WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE PUMPED FLUID CONTROL : Responsive to pump created drive motor condition : Plural chambers connected to single pump chamber)
Patent 6257839: Double screw rotor assembly with electrically controlled clearance adjustment means
(PUMPS : WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE PUMPED FLUID CONTROL : Bypass or relief valve controls venting by movable pump chamber part : Plural chambers connected to single pump chamber)
Patent 6257840: Scroll compressor for natural gas
(PUMPS : WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE PUMPED FLUID CONTROL : Pressure responsive relief or bypass valve : Rotary expansible chamber pump : Fluid motor driven)
Patent 6257841: Regulating device for positive-displacement pumps
(PUMPS : WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE PUMPED FLUID CONTROL : Pressure responsive relief or bypass valve : Rotary expansible chamber pump : Fluid motor driven)
Patent 6257842: Silencer and electromagnetic vibrating type pump employing the same
(PUMPS : WITH MUFFLER ACTING ON PUMP FLUID : Pressure responsive relief or bypass valve)
Patent 6257843: Self-aligning double-acting simplex plunger pump
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Including means for facilitating assembly or disassembly of pump to or from motor or fixed support : Pump within armature)
Patent 6257844: Pump device for pumping liquid foodstuff
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Fluid motor : With motive fluid generator : Pulsator or fluid link : Independently operated valve for each working member)
Patent 6257845: Air driven pumps and components therefor
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Fluid motor : Common pumping and motor working member : Collapsible common member : Diaphragm : Pressure responsive)
Patent 6257846: Sealed compressor having pipe connectors and method of joining pipe connectors to sealed casing
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Electric or magnetic motor : Rotary expansible chamber pump : Supported for rotation on vertical axis)
Patent 6257847: Diaphragm pump and pump for double-breast pumping
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Electric or magnetic motor : Reciprocating rigid pumping member : Diaphragm type)
Patent 6257848: Compressor having a control valve in a suction passage thereof
(PUMPS : EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER TYPE : Having separate noncyclic valve (e.g., bypass, etc.) : For serial control of pump fluid (e.g., throttle valve) : Helical pumping member having planetary movement (e.g., scroll))
Patent 6257849: Manual air pump having selectable high pressure and high pressure modes
(PUMPS : EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER TYPE : Moving cylinder : Cylinder and piston reciprocate on common axis : Inlet or discharge controlled by cooperating ports in cylinder or piston and fixed member)
Patent 6257850: Piston and seals for a reciprocating pump
(PUMPS : EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER TYPE : Valved piston : Fluid conduit fixed to piston : Manually operated pump)
Patent 6257851: Generalized minimum diameter scroll component
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : WORKING MEMBER HAS PLANETARY OR PLANETATING MOVEMENT : Helical working member, e.g., scroll : Having specific wrap or end plate, e.g., shape, material, coating : With working fluid bias)
Patent 6257852: Balancing structure of axial submission device for scroll compressor
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : WORKING MEMBER HAS PLANETARY OR PLANETATING MOVEMENT : Helical working member, e.g., scroll : With biasing means, e.g., axial or radial : With working fluid bias)
Patent 6257853: Hydraulic motor with pressure compensating manifold
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : WORKING MEMBER HAS PLANETARY OR PLANETATING MOVEMENT : Plural working members or chambers : Circumferentially spaced working chambers : Rotor has one less lobe than cylinder (i.e., Gerotor type) :)
Patent 6257854: Double screw rotor assembly having means to automatically adjust the clearance by pressure difference
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : INTERENGAGING ROTATING MEMBERS : Each tapered : Axially moving)
Patent 6257855: Screw fluid machine
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : INTERENGAGING ROTATING MEMBERS : Helical or herringbone : Having specific tooth shape : With movable partition member)
Patent 6257856: Apparatus for forming a raised gripping edge on poured aggregate coping
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : MEANS FOR MOLDING POWDERED METAL : Material handler is endless casting surface)
Patent 6257857: Molding apparatus for flexible substrate based package
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : DISTINCT MEANS TO FEED, SUPPORT OR MANIPULATE PREFORM STOCK AND MEANS FOR SHAPING FLUENT OR BULK STOCK TO FORM UNITED PRODUCT : Female mold type means : Means to feed or support common preform to or at spaced female molds : Downstream of bonding means)
Patent 6257858: Apparatus for making components of large area by RTM
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : DISTINCT MEANS TO FEED, SUPPORT OR MANIPULATE PREFORM STOCK AND MEANS FOR SHAPING FLUENT OR BULK STOCK TO FORM UNITED PRODUCT : Female mold type means : Means to charge fuent stock under pressure : Stick inserter)
Patent 6257859: Hydraulic circuit of an injection molding machine
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : CONTROL MEANS RESPONSIVE TO OR ACTUATED BY MEANS SENSING OR DETECTING A CONDITION OR MATERIAL TRIGGERED : Feed control of material en route to shaping area : Of mold cavity or fluent material to shaping or discharging orifice)
Patent 6257860: Cube corner sheeting mold and method of making the same
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : WITH APPARATUS ASSEMBLY OR DISMANTLING MEANS OR WITH IDLE PART : For press shaping surface : Including securing means retaining separable elements)
Patent 6257861: Apparatus for stretching bread dough
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : PRESS FORMING MEANS, PRESS RESHAPING MEANS, OR VULCANIZING MEANS IS ENDLESS SURFACE TYPE : Roll press member coacting with endless surface having product forming shape imparting cavities)
Patent 6257862: Sheet processing system
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : STOCK PRESSURIZING MEANS OPERABLY ASSOCIATED WITH DOWNSTREAM SHAPING ORIFICE : Including product handling means : Including speed differential means)
Patent 6257863: Extruder dies with shaping means
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : STOCK PRESSURIZING MEANS OPERABLY ASSOCIATED WITH DOWNSTREAM SHAPING ORIFICE : Including auxiliary shaping means (e.g., mandrel, etc.) associated with molding orifice : Movable orifice or movable mounted inner mandrel within orifice : Orbiting about vertical axis)
Patent 6257864: Apparatus for directing heat in a tube bending machine
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : PREFORM RESHAPING OR RESIZING MEANS: OR VULCANIZING MEANS INCLUDING A CONFORMING PREFORM SUPPORT : Including both heating and cooling means : Netting)
Patent 6257865: Apparatus for texturizing the upper surfaces of concrete products
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : PREFORM RESHAPING OR RESIZING MEANS: OR VULCANIZING MEANS INCLUDING A CONFORMING PREFORM SUPPORT : Surface deformation means only : Netting)
Patent 6257866: Apparatus for accurately forming plastic sheet
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : PREFORM RESHAPING OR RESIZING MEANS: OR VULCANIZING MEANS INCLUDING A CONFORMING PREFORM SUPPORT : Including shaping means comprising fluid pressure contacting work directly : Sealing wax type)
Patent 6257867: Apparatus for molding composite articles
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : FEMALE MOLD AND CHARGER TO SUPPLY FLUENT STOCK UNDER PRESSURE THERETO IN FLUID-TIGHT RELATIONSHIP (E.G., INJECTION MOLD, ETC.) : Including means to close or lock blow mold)
Patent 6257868: Method and device for the combustion of liquid fuel
(COMBUSTION : PROCESS OF COMBUSTION OR BURNER OPERATION : In a porous body or bed, e.g., surface combustion, etc. :)
Patent 6257869: Matrix bed for generating non-planar reaction wave fronts, and method thereof
(COMBUSTION : PROCESS OF COMBUSTION OR BURNER OPERATION : In a porous body or bed, e.g., surface combustion, etc. :)
Patent 6257870: Gas furnace with variable speed draft inducer
(COMBUSTION : TIMER, PROGRAMMER, RETARDER OR CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL : Burner component position indicator)
Patent 6257871: Control device for a gas-fired appliance
(COMBUSTION : TIMER, PROGRAMMER, RETARDER OR CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL : Of or by exhaust damper or exhaust pump : Shutdown or aborted start attempt indicated)
Patent 6257872: Decorative cigarette lighter apparatus
(COMBUSTION : COMBINED : Enclosure movably mounted for access)
Patent 6257873: Combination lighter and cigar cutter
(COMBUSTION : COMBINED : Enclosure movably mounted for access)
Patent 6257874: Flame adjusting device for a gas burning device
(COMBUSTION : FLAME HOLDER AND FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY : Including exhaust flue having air feed passages)
Patent 6257875: Torches and burners for flame cultivation and flaming
(COMBUSTION : FLAME HOLDER HAVING ATTACHED HANDLE : Including exhaust flue having air feed passages)
Patent 6257876: Disposable lighter holder
(COMBUSTION : FLAME HOLDER HAVING ATTACHED HANDLE : Including exhaust flue having air feed passages)
Patent 6257877: Kiln plant and method for manufacturing cement
(HEATING : WITH HEATING GAS CONVEYING, AGITATING, SCATTERING OR DISINTEGRATION OF WORK (E.G., FLUIDIZED BED, ETC.) : Heating gas supply, removal or recirculation correlated with work or door movement or placement)
Patent 6257878: Preformed modular trefoil and installation method
(HEATING : TUMBLER-TYPE ROTARY - DRUM FURNACE : Having heat emitting tube or flue within or traversing shaft chamber)
Patent 6257879: Paired straight hearth (PSH) furnaces for metal oxide reduction
(HEATING : WORK CHAMBER HAVING HEATING MEANS : Having means by which work is progressed or moved mechanically : Heat emitter is tube within the drum chamber or the drum wall)
Patent 6257880: Heater box to bend PVC conduit
(HEATING : HEAT APPLICATOR HAVING STRUCTURE FOR MOUNTING IT ON OR AROUND OBJECT TO BE HEATED : Material heated by mixing with combustion products of generator)
Patent 6257881: Combination CVI/CVD and heat treat susceptor lid
(HEATING : HEATING OR HEAT RETAINING WORK CHAMBER STRUCTURE : Door, cover or port : Roll)
Patent 6257882: Orthodontic appliances incorporating corrosion resistant nickel-based alloy
(DENTISTRY : ORTHODONTICS : Bracket : Plier type)
Patent 6257883: Orthodontic bracket
(DENTISTRY : ORTHODONTICS : Bracket : Having means to secure arch wire : Resiliently biased clamping member :)
Patent 6257884: Maxillomandibular fixation device
(DENTISTRY : ORTHODONTICS : Means to transmit or apply force to tooth : Having arch wire enclosing guide (e.g., buccal tube))
Patent 6257885: Method and an instrument for filling an occlusal surface of a molar or premolar
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Having static product shaping surface (e.g., mold) : Intra-oral : Single tooth : Ligature wire)
Patent 6257886: Disposable dental prophylaxis angle
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Having motor or means to transmit motion from motor to tool (e.g., "engine") : Hand-held tool or handpiece : Having abrading or polishing means : Angularly offset tool)
Patent 6257887: Dental hand instrument
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Hand manipulatable implement : And discrete oral fastening or positioning means)
Patent 6257888: Dental practitioner's accessory
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Hand manipulatable implement : Work carrier : Resiliently biased)
Patent 6257889: Dental bur and method
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Tool bit : Plugger)
Patent 6257890: Gingiva former
(DENTISTRY : PROSTHODONTICS : Holding or positioning denture in mouth : By fastening to jawbone : Resiliently biased)
Patent 6257891: Apparatus and method for creating a structure with complex external and internal shapes
(DENTISTRY : METHOD OR MATERIAL FOR TESTING, TREATING, RESTORING, OR REMOVING NATURAL TEETH : Crown : Nonmetallic composite)
Patent 6257892: Shells for temporary and provisional crowns with an hourglass shaped occlusal profile
(DENTISTRY : METHOD OR MATERIAL FOR TESTING, TREATING, RESTORING, OR REMOVING NATURAL TEETH : Crown : Attachment to natural tooth or adjacent crown : Connecting pin)
Patent 6257893: Method and device for training the tactile perception of a marksman, in particular a sport marksman
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : ORGANIZED ARMED OR UNARMED CONFLICT OR SHOOTING : Sonar)
Patent 6257895: Jaw model
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY, THERAPEUTIC TREATMENT, OR SURGERY RELATING TO HUMAN BEING : Anatomical representation : Skeleton or bone : Female genital)
Patent 6257896: Skills building method and system
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : QUESTION OR PROBLEM ELICITING RESPONSE : Operation of apparatus controlled by listener's response to question or problem)
Patent 6257897: Wiring harness device for instrument panels
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH VEHICLE STRUCTURE : Linear movement)
Patent 6257898: Mounting structure for flat circuitry
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH VEHICLE STRUCTURE : Linear movement)
Patent 6257899: Soft internal touch contact for IC socket
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : With provision to conduct electricity from panel circuit to another panel circuit : Conductor is compressible and to be sandwiched between panel circuits : Mounted for controlled movement with respect thereto)
Patent 6257900: Electrical connector with contacts having improved resiliency
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : With provision to conduct electricity from panel circuit to another panel circuit : Overlying second preformed panel circuit, both adapted to be electrically connected : Dual inline package (DIP))
Patent 6257901: Connector structure for substrate
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : With provision to conduct electricity from panel circuit to another panel circuit : Overlying second preformed panel circuit, both adapted to be electrically connected : Dual inline package (DIP))
Patent 6257902: Portable compact flash card connector with a parallel (printer) port control board and a U-shaped frame
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : Within distinct housing spaced from panel circuit arrangement : Overlying second preformed panel circuit, both adapted to be electrically connected)
Patent 6257903: Self-docking electrical connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : Flexible panel : Automotive junction box)
Patent 6257904: Connector with BGA arrangement for connecting to PC board
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : Distinct contact secured to panel circuit : Contact soldered to panel circuit : In or for use in panel circuit aperture)
Patent 6257905: Surface mounted contact block
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH CIRCUIT CONDUCTORS AND SAFETY GROUNDING PROVISION : Grounding to connector container or housing : Between parallel conductors)
Patent 6257906: Functionally illuminated electronic connector with improved light dispersion
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : CONNECTOR MOVABLE BETWEEN ACCESSIBLE AND INACCESSIBLE POSITIONS : Having removable closure)
Patent 6257907: Angular position encoder
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH CONTACT PREVENTER OR RETRACTABLE COVER PART : Prong cover)
Patent 6257908: Rotating electrical receptacle guard
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH CONTACT PREVENTER OR RETRACTABLE COVER PART : Movably mounted : Moved by mating connector : Moved about an axis : Connector moved rectilinearly for engagement, preventer or cover moved about axis parallel to direction of connector movement : Having radially outwardly facing contact surface)
Patent 6257909: Rotary joint with flat conductor and circular conductor
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH RELATIVELY GUIDED MEMBERS AND INTERMEDIATE PLIABLE CONDUCTOR : Relatively movable about axis : Including handle for direct manual urge to separate)
Patent 6257910: Shorting clip for air bag inflator
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : HAVING CIRCUIT INTERRUPTING PROVISION EFFECTED BY MATING OR HAVING "DEAD" CONTACT ACTIVATED AFTER MATING : Contact encasing chamber)
Patent 6257911: Low insertion force connector with wipe
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : COUPLING PART HAVING HANDLE OR MEANS TO MOVE CONTACT LATERALLY TO PERMIT UNCOUPLING : Expandable, prong receiving socket : For dual inline coupling part, e.g., DIP)
Patent 6257912: Device for connecting a coaxial cable to a printed circuit card
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : For direct connection to a flexible tape or printed circuit board : Retaining means exterior of slot)
Patent 6257913: Latch mechanism for electrical connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Retaining means : Finger or stretchable sleeve resiliently urged laterally of connection : Finger inwardly biased during coupling or uncoupling : Retractable sheath)
Patent 6257914: Electrical connector with integral latch and strain relief device
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Retaining means : Finger or stretchable sleeve resiliently urged laterally of connection : Resilient finger : Rearwardly extending finger)
Patent 6257915: Half-fitting prevention connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Retaining means : Finger or stretchable sleeve resiliently urged laterally of connection : Resilient finger : Rearwardly extending finger)
Patent 6257916: Device for locking two mating connectors
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Retaining means : Finger or stretchable sleeve resiliently urged laterally of connection : Resilient finger : With graspable portion : Having radially outwardly facing contact surface)
Patent 6257917: Connector latching arrangement
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Retaining means : Finger or stretchable sleeve resiliently urged laterally of connection : Resilient finger : With graspable portion : Having radially outwardly facing contact surface)
Patent 6257918: Wire harness connector having a contact retention plate
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Retaining means : Retaining means comprising helically threaded member : Parallel to connection : Passing centrally through coupling part : Having radially outwardly facing contact surface)
Patent 6257919: Electrical connector with improved locking means
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : CONTACT COMPRISING CUTTER (SEVERING, PIERCING, ABRADING, SCRAPING, BREAKING OR TEARING) : Resiliently biased : Finger : Resilient finger : Adapted to grip upon withdrawal of mating part : Lamp or electron tube socket or base)
Patent 6257920: Cable retention clip
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH STRESS RELIEVING MEANS FOR CONDUCTOR TO TERMINAL JOINT : Enlargement engaging means : Distinct cable attached enlargement means : Resilient finger)
Patent 6257921: Cable connector having a device for fixedly anchoring a cable at an angled position
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH STRESS RELIEVING MEANS FOR CONDUCTOR TO TERMINAL JOINT : Curved conductor path : Means comprising notched or apertured body : Resilient finger)
Patent 6257922: Connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INDICATING OR IDENTIFYING PROVISION : Connection indicating provision : Including bale or loop)
Patent 6257923: Dual media connector for a vehicle
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH FLACCID CONDUCTOR AND WITH ADDITIONAL CONNECTOR SPACED THEREALONG : Including connector housing surrounding cable)
Patent 6257924: Stacked electrical connector assembly protector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SUPPORTING MEANS FOR COUPLING PART : Supporting plural, independent coupling parts : Stacked right-angle connector for use on printed circuit board (i.e., PCB) : With additional contacts comprising coupling part mating along axis normal to conductor)
Patent 6257925: Pair of connectors clamping a printed circuit board
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SUPPORTING MEANS FOR COUPLING PART : Coupling part or mating part extending into panel opening : Including resilient securing : Laterally flexed finger on coupling part : Resilient gripping of panel)
Patent 6257926: Guiding post with press-fit arrangement
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SUPPORTING MEANS FOR COUPLING PART : Having resilient means engaging panel opening : Coupling part including panel engaging shoulder)
Patent 6257927: Multi-coaxial connector having a metallic block connected in common to outer conductors of a plurality of coaxial cables
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : INCLUDING OR FOR USE WITH COAXIAL CABLE : Having means for interconnecting outer conductors of three or more cables : Resilient clamp)
Patent 6257928: Waterproof connector and method of assembling the same
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : COUPLING PART INCLUDING FLEXING INSULATION : Sealing : With radially compressible cable grip)
Patent 6257929: Shielded connector assembly
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : HAVING OR PROVIDING INDUCTIVE OR CAPACITIVE SHIELD : Molded connector body)
Patent 6257930: USB electrical connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : HAVING OR PROVIDING INDUCTIVE OR CAPACITIVE SHIELD : Molded connector body)
Patent 6257931: Shielded connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : HAVING OR PROVIDING INDUCTIVE OR CAPACITIVE SHIELD : Having means for electrically connecting shield of shielded cable to connector shield member : Having laterally spaced prongs)
Patent 6257932: Keyed electrical connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Plural-contact coupling part : Two or more plural-contact coupling parts combined in one integral unit : Having elongated slot for receiving edge of printed circuit board)
Patent 6257933: Connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Plural-contact coupling part : Plural-contact coupling part comprises receptacle or plug : Coupling part comprises receptacle having internal screw-thread-coupling contact)
Patent 6257934: Audio jack electrical connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Plural-contact coupling part : Plural-contact coupling part comprises receptacle or plug : Having only push-pull-engaging contacts spaced along longitudinal axis of engagement (e.g., jack-type receptacle or plug) : Screw threads formed on cylindrical or annular contact)
Patent 6257935: Receptacle connector having an anti-mismating mechanism
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Plural-contact coupling part : Plural-contact coupling part comprises receptacle or plug : Polarized : By key or guideway : Having plural bayonet-coupling contacts)
Patent 6257936: Set of devices for transferring electric signals
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Insulating body having plural mutually insulated terminals or contacts (e.g., terminal block) : Modular or multipart insulating body : Modular insulating block or board : Lamp-receiving socket)
Patent 6257937: Cable cover
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Insulating body having plural mutually insulated terminals or contacts (e.g., terminal block) : Modular or multipart insulating body : Having protective cover formed from insulating material : Having integral means to interlock or interfit with a duplicate insulating block or board)
Patent 6257938: Databus multiplexing connection system
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Insulating body with spaced, electrically interconnected, duplicate terminals or contacts : Terminals or contacts embedded in insulating body)
Patent 6257939: Insert for fixing an electrical connector to a thin wall
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : METALLIC CONNECTOR OR CONTACT HAVING MOVABLE OR RESILIENT SECURING PART : Screw-thread operated securing part : Tensioning screw intersects longitudinal axis of encircled conductor)
Patent 6257940: Outboard motor with centralized rigging
(MARINE PROPULSION : SCREW PROPELLER : Propulsion unit casing : Cowl : With open bottom)
Patent 6257941: Windsurfing board fin protector
(BUOYS, RAFTS, AND AQUATIC DEVICES : WATER SKIMMING OR WALKING DEVICE : Having stabilizing surface : Spheroid or wheel-like device encircling walker)
Patent 6257942: Phosphorescent rescue line throw-bag
(BUOYS, RAFTS, AND AQUATIC DEVICES : WATER RESCUE OR LIFE PROTECTING APPARATUS : Lifeline : Spheroid or wheel-like device encircling walker)
Patent 6257943: Inflatable vehicle
(BUOYS, RAFTS, AND AQUATIC DEVICES : BODY SUPPORTING BUOYANT DEVICE : Convertible use article)
Patent 6257944: Paddle board
(BUOYS, RAFTS, AND AQUATIC DEVICES : BODY SUPPORTING BUOYANT DEVICE : With seat : Berth)
Patent 6257945: Method for sealing a gas within a picture display device
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : With assembly or disassembly : Display or gas panel making : With sealing :)
Patent 6257946: Toy airplane
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : AERODYNAMICALLY SUPPORTED OR RETARDED : Including aircraft-carried propulsion means)
Patent 6257947: Novelty article selectively changeable from a first device to a second device
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : CONVERTIBLE FROM, OR SERVING AS DIVERSE ARTICLE : Including figure toy : Diverse article is container, holder, or support : Resiliently biased projector)
Patent 6257948: Talking toy with attachable encoded appendages
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : CONSTRUCTION TOY : Figure : Alternative figures : Having detachable subordinate part of face or head : Including means to retain resilient propulsion member in stressed condition)
Patent 6257949: Tubular device that produces sound
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : OPERATED BY RELATIVELY MOVING FLUID OR PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL : Including mouthpiece for blowing or sucking : Including fluid-driven rotary blades)
Patent 6257950: Self-propelled toy
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : FIGURE TOY OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Having mechanism or manipulatable means to move figure or figure portion : Including motive-power means or hand-crank mechanism : Motive-power means intrinsic to figure : Four moving supporting limbs or feet : Walking)
Patent 6257951: Reusable strapless backless bra
(FOUNDATION GARMENTS : BREAST OR CHEST, E.G., BRASSIERES : With cup-supplementing means to add volume to breast, e.g., pads : Single stay individual to one cup with arcuate portion along bottom rim of cup, e.g., U-shaped)
Patent 6257952: Strapless and backless bra
(FOUNDATION GARMENTS : BREAST OR CHEST, E.G., BRASSIERES : With adhesive means or vacuum cup to secure to body : Elastic connector)
Patent 6257953: Method and apparatus for controlled polishing
(ABRADING : PRECISION DEVICE OR PROCESS - OR WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL : Computer controlled : Cyclic control)
Patent 6257954: Apparatus and process for high temperature wafer edge polishing
(ABRADING : PRECISION DEVICE OR PROCESS - OR WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL : Controlling temperature : Cyclic control)
Patent 6257955: Apparatus and method for heating a liquid or viscous polishing agent, and device for polishing wafers
(ABRADING : PRECISION DEVICE OR PROCESS - OR WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL : Controlling temperature : Cyclic control)
Patent 6257956: Method to identify and remove machine contributions from tire uniformity measurements
(ABRADING : PRECISION DEVICE OR PROCESS - OR WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL : With indicating : Cyclic control)
Patent 6257957: Tactile feedback system
(ABRADING : PRECISION DEVICE OR PROCESS - OR WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL : With indicating : Of tool or work holder position :)
Patent 6257958: Method for cleaning semiconductor device probe
(ABRADING : PRECISION DEVICE OR PROCESS - OR WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL : With indicating : Of tool or work holder position :)
Patent 6257959: Apparatus and method for processing slider, load applying apparatus and auxiliary device for processing slider
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : With feeding of tool or work holder)
Patent 6257960: Lapping method and method for manufacturing lapping particles for use in the lapping method
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Utilizing fluent abradant : With auxiliary work treating or in critical fluent medium)
Patent 6257961: Rotational speed adjustment for wafer polishing method
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Glass or stone abrading : By blasting)
Patent 6257962: Apparatus and methods for forming hollow-ground knife blades
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Razor, knife, or scissors sharpening : Edging)
Patent 6257963: Grinding worm for the continuous generating grinding of gear wheels
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Gear or worm abrading : Edging)
Patent 6257964: Roll grinding system for a roll
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Roll, roller, shaft, ball, or piston abrading : Edging)
Patent 6257965: Polishing liquid supply apparatus
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Abradant supplying : Utilizing mounted rigid abrading tool only)
Patent 6257966: Wafer surface machining apparatus
(ABRADING : MACHINE : Combined : With nonabrading means : Edging)
Patent 6257967: Sharpener for veneer knife
(ABRADING : FRAME OR MOUNT : Portable abrader : Edge-tool sharpener : Planetary)
Patent 6257968: Quick-release lens clamp pad assembly for use in eyeglass lens processing
(ABRADING : FRAME OR MOUNT : Portable abrader : Wall surfacing machine : Rotary disk tool)
Patent 6257969: In-line sander
(ABRADING : FRAME OR MOUNT : Portable abrader : Reciprocating tool : Rotary disk tool)
Patent 6257970: Ergonomically friendly random orbital construction
(ABRADING : FRAME OR MOUNT : Portable abrader : Orbital motion tool : Rotary disk tool)
Patent 6257971: Apparatus for polishing end surface of optical fibers
(ABRADING : WORK HOLDER : Clamp : Machine head)
Patent 6257972: Steady rest having linear sliding clamping bars
(ABRADING : WORK REST : Steady rest : Hand operated)
Patent 6257973: Coated abrasive discs
(ABRADING : FLEXIBLE-MEMBER TOOL, PER SE : Laminate : Abrasive on one surface only : Detachable from tool support)
Patent 6257974: Hook for sausage conveyor
(BUTCHERING : SAUSAGE MAKING : Sausage link handling : By applying constricting member)
Patent 6257975: Ventilation device for vehicles
(VENTILATION : VEHICLE (E.G., AUTOMOBILE, ETC.) : Condensation preventer (e.g., defroster, etc.) : Having dashboard air distributor (e.g., for windshield, etc.) : With air pump (e.g., wind or wheel-axle operated, etc.))
Patent 6257976: Cover for an air register
(VENTILATION : HAVING INLET AIRWAY : Including specific air distributor (e.g., register, etc.) : Louvered air distributor : Including elongated output slot)
Patent 6257977: Rotary combine having a rotor axis divergent from a rotor housing axis
(CROP THRESHING OR SEPARATING : THRESHING : Axial flow through threshing section : Rotor formed with integral feed section : Having adjustment means)
Patent 6257978: Food plant harvester with improved recovery system
(CROP THRESHING OR SEPARATING : FRUIT OR VEGETABLE PROCESSING APPARATUS : Shaker or shaking table (for nongrain products) : With roller)
Patent 6257979: Video poker system and method
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : In a game requiring strategy or problem solving by a participant (e.g., problem eliciting response, puzzle, etc.) : With chance element or event (e.g., backgammon, Scrabble, etc.) : Card- or tile-type (e.g., bridge, dominoes, etc.) : Ultimate outcome dependant upon relative odds of a card or tile combination (e.g., poker, etc.) :)
Patent 6257980: Method and apparatus for identifying a winner in a bingo game
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : In a chance application : Lot match or lot combination (e.g., roulette, lottery, etc.) : Plural lots (e.g., keno, etc.) : Plural matches create pattern (e.g., bingo, etc.) :)
Patent 6257981: Computer network for controlling and monitoring gaming devices
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : Credit/debit monitoring or manipulation (e.g., game entry, betting, prize level, etc.) : Pool amount (e.g., jackpot, etc.) : Plural lots (e.g., keno, etc.))
Patent 6257982: Motion picture theater interactive gaming system
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : Perceptible output or display (e.g., tactile, etc.) : Visual (e.g., enhanced graphics, etc.) : Parimutuel pool)
Patent 6257983: Computer readable program product storing program for cursor display in ball-playing game, said program, and cursor display processing apparatus
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : Player-actuated control structure (e.g., brain-wave or body signal, bar-code wand, foot pedal, etc.) : Hand manipulated (e.g., keyboard, mouse, touch panel, etc.) : Pivotally-translatable handle (e.g., joystick, etc.) : Object priority or perspective)
Patent 6257984: Video game cap
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : COMBINED WITH OR CONVERTIBLE TO EXTERNAL ART DEVICE OR FUNCTION : Telescopic)
Patent 6257985: Global shaft coupling
(ROTARY SHAFTS, GUDGEONS, HOUSINGS, AND FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS FOR ROTARY SHAFTS : TORQUE TRANSMITTED VIA FLEXIBLE ELEMENT : Element includes diverging wall portions defining annular groove completely surrounding rotational axis (e.g., bellows) : Nonmetallic : Element is a continuous annulus extending around rotational axis)
Patent 6257986: End yoke for a universal joint assembly
(ROTARY SHAFTS, GUDGEONS, HOUSINGS, AND FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS FOR ROTARY SHAFTS : COUPLING ACCOMMODATES DRIVE BETWEEN MEMBERS HAVING MISALIGNED OR ANGULARLY RELATED AXES : Coupling transmits torque via radially directed pin : With particular yoke providing pin-receiving aperture : And flexible seal)
Patent 6257987: Stackable transmission shaft
(ROTARY SHAFTS, GUDGEONS, HOUSINGS, AND FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS FOR ROTARY SHAFTS : COUPLING ACCOMMODATES DRIVE BETWEEN MEMBERS HAVING MISALIGNED OR ANGULARLY RELATED AXES : Torque transmitted via intermediate element : Axially intermeshing teeth : Mounted for relative axial movement with respect to both coupled members)
Patent 6257988: Device and method for fitting finger holes in a bowling ball and the bowling ball resulting therefrom
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : BOWLING : Ball : With specific grip means : With wooden component)
Patent 6257989: Method and apparatus for estimating practice golf shot distance and accuracy
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Anchored (e.g., tethered, etc.) projectile : With electrical sensor or electrical indicator : Electrical)
Patent 6257990: Golf ball retriever
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Club or club support : And turf repair tool or ball retriever : And separate body engagable member)
Patent 6257991: Metal clubhead and driver
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Club or club support : Head and shaft connection : Joint formed with sleeve engaging shaft and hosel : Having recess or projection)
Patent 6257992: Sport implement with hinged shaft
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Club or club support : Shaft : Noncircular shaft end wall engages hosel)
Patent 6257993: Golf club shaft
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Club or club support : Shaft : Including nonmetallic material or vibratory wave modifying feature : Filament (e.g., fiber, etc.) or sheet wrapped about shaft longitudinal axis : Including metal : Used for putting)
Patent 6257994: Ball striking face configurations for golf putters
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Club or club support : Head : Curved, grooved, or roughened striking face : Plural grooves : Including metal)
Patent 6257995: Illuminated golf ball
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Ball : Having locator means : Particular material composition or mass distribution)
Patent 6257996: Roofball
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PLAYING FIELD OR COURT GAME; GAME ELEMENT OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR OTHER THAN PROJECTOR OR PROJECTILE, PER SE : Ball, per se)
Patent 6257997: Adjusting stiffness and flexibility in sports equipment
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PLAYER HELD AND POWERED, NONMECHANICAL PROJECTOR, PER SE, FOR PROJECTING AERIAL PROJECTILE BY STRIKING; PART THEREOF OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Having pocketed catcher connected to but spaced apart from projector)
Patent 6257998: Foot paddle
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PLAYER HELD AND POWERED, NONMECHANICAL PROJECTOR, PER SE, FOR PROJECTING AERIAL PROJECTILE BY STRIKING; PART THEREOF OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Body attachable : Having pocket with laterally facing opening (e.g., lacrosse stick, jai alai cesta, etc.))
Patent 6257999: Racket for a ball to be hit and guided on the ground
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PLAYER HELD AND POWERED, NONMECHANICAL PROJECTOR, PER SE, FOR PROJECTING AERIAL PROJECTILE BY STRIKING; PART THEREOF OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Club : Having elongated blade (e.g., hockey stick, etc.) : Blade construction or accessory : With stringing or string-stretching device)
Patent 6258000: Penetration enhancing aerodynamically favorable arrowhead
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PROJECTILE, PER SE; PART THEREOF OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Arrow, dart, or shuttlecock; part thereof : Head structure : Broadhead : With stringing or string-stretching device)
Patent 6258001: Vehicle drive train
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : INPUT FROM INDEPENDENT POWER SOURCES : Including electric motor input : And electric motor input)
Patent 6258002: Two-stage transfer gear-box
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : VARIABLE SPEED OR DIRECTION TRANSMISSION COMBINED WITH DIFFERENTIAL : Variable speed or direction is planetary transmission : Planet pinion rotatable about axis at angle to axis of input or output gear)
Patent 6258003: Infinite speed ratio transmission device and assembly method thereof
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : NONPLANETARY VARIABLE SPEED OR DIRECTION TRANSMISSION COMBINED WITH PLANETARY TRANSMISSION : Nonplanetary transmission is friction gearing : Plural power paths to planetary gearing : Friction gear engages facing concave surfaces : Torque responsive means to increase contact pressure)
Patent 6258004: Constant output transmission apparatus
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : NONPLANETARY VARIABLE SPEED OR DIRECTION TRANSMISSION COMBINED WITH PLANETARY TRANSMISSION : Plural power paths to planetary gearing : Plural power paths to planetary gearing)
Patent 6258005: Multispeed bicycle gear system
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : WITH MEANS TO VARY DRIVE RATIO OR DISCONNECT DRIVE (E.G., BRAKE OR CLUTCH) : Plural elements selectively braked : Transmission includes three relatively rotatable sun gears : With brake for plural sun gears : Helically coiled spring)
Patent 6258006: Transmission, vehicle, hybrid vehicle, and control unit therefor
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : PLURAL ENGINES : Electric engine : With clutch control :)
Patent 6258007: Multi-sensor harmonic drive actuator arrangement assembly
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : ELECTRIC ENGINE : With clutch control)
Patent 6258008: Control device for restarting engine of vehicle
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : TRANSMISSION CONTROL : Engine controlled by transmission : Ignition intermitting initiated by positioning accelerator)
Patent 6258009: Method for controlling a multiple speed axle shifting apparatus
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : TRANSMISSION CONTROL : Engine controlled by transmission : Diminution during transmission change : Initiation inhibited by sensed condition)
Patent 6258010: Transmission shifting hydraulic control system
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : TRANSMISSION CONTROL : Transmission controlled by engine : By input manifold pressure or engine fuel control : Servo motor timing : Selector valve overrule)
Patent 6258011: Wall apparatus for supporting an exercise device
(EXERCISE DEVICES : GYMNASTIC : Throwing)
Patent 6258012: Fitness machine
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Stair climbing : Having weight feature (e.g., dumbbell, etc.))
Patent 6258013: Protective target apparatus to aid in the practice of martial arts
(EXERCISE DEVICES : STRIKING : Handheld jump rope)
Patent 6258014: Exercise kit and method of using same
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing resilient force resistance : Including rope element wrapped about another element)
Patent 6258015: Exercise device
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing resilient force resistance : And user supplied counter force : Attached to user : Edge engaging braking element)
Patent 6258016: Folding collapsible exercising apparatus
(EXERCISE DEVICES : SUPPORT FOR ENTIRE BODY OF USER (E.G., BENCH, SLANT BOARD, ETC.) : User interface element)
Patent 6258017: System and method for producing folded articles
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : BENDING : Folding : With means to advance work or product : Continuous advance with folder moving with work : Rotary folder : Plural folding operations making multiple folds)
Patent 6258018: Fixation and stabilization of metals in contaminated soils and materials
(HAZARDOUS OR TOXIC WASTE DESTRUCTION OR CONTAINMENT : CONTAINMENT : Solidification, vitrification, or cementation : Waste contains heavy metal (e.g., fly, ash, flue dust, and incinerator ash) : Containing halogen (EPO/JPO))
Patent 6258019: Catheter for intraluminal treatment of a vessel segment with ionizing radiation
(SURGERY : RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCE APPLIED TO BODY FOR THERAPY : Measuring anatomical characteristic or force applied to or exerted by body)
Patent 6258020: Magnetic treatment clothing
(SURGERY : MAGNETIC FIELD APPLIED TO BODY FOR THERAPY : Externally supported or worn (e.g., garment, belt etc.) : Pulsating field)
Patent 6258021: Intrapericardial assist method
(SURGERY : CARDIAC AUGMENTATION (PULSATORS, ETC.) : Externally supported or worn (e.g., garment, belt etc.))
Patent 6258022: Behavior modification
(SURGERY : SLEEP OR RELAXATION INDUCING THERAPY (E.G., DIRECT NERVE STIMULATION, HYPNOSIS, ANALGESIA) : Oral cavity devices)
Patent 6258023: Device and method for isolating a surface of a beating heart during surgery
(SURGERY : INTERNAL ORGAN SUPPORT OR SLING : Artificial insemination)
Patent 6258024: Speculum device
(SURGERY : ENDOSCOPE : With guide means for body insertion : Inflatable cuff or balloon : Having tool raising platform)
Patent 6258025: Rotable lens cleaning device
(SURGERY : ENDOSCOPE : Having auxiliary channel : Fluid channel (e.g., suction, irrigation, aspiration) : With window cleaning means : Body pierced by tubular cutter or rod-type punch)
Patent 6258026: Removable embolus blood clot filter and filter delivery unit
(SURGERY : SPECULA : Laryngoscope : Illuminating : Otoscope (e.g., funnel shaped specula) : Body pierced by tubular cutter or rod-type punch)
Patent 6258027: Method and device for calculating dialysis efficiency
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Measuring or detecting nonradioactive constituent of body liquid by means placed against or in body throughout test : Equilibration and analysis of fluid : Determining ion concentration/partial pressure)
Patent 6258028: Portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus for veterinary activity
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : Using flexible catheter)
Patent 6258029: Methods and apparatus for ultrasound image quantification
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : Anatomic image produced by reflective scanning : Having B-scan and Doppler)
Patent 6258030: Ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : Anatomic image produced by reflective scanning : Having B-scan and Doppler)
Patent 6258031: Ultrasound diagnostic apparatus
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : Anatomic image produced by reflective scanning : Having B-scan and Doppler)
Patent 6258032: Method of diagnosis and treatment and related compositions and apparatus
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : Doppler effect (e.g., fetal HR monitoring) : Blood flow studies : Hand-held unit)
Patent 6258033: Ultrasound method employing echoes from a region of interest to enable quantization of backscatter signals
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : Contrast enhancement : Blood flow studies)
Patent 6258034: Apodization methods and apparatus for acoustic phased array aperture for diagnostic medical ultrasound transducer
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : Structure of transducer or probe assembly : Blood flow studies)
Patent 6258035: Device for determining a characteristic point in the cardiac cycle
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Cardiovascular : Visible light radiation)
Patent 6258036: Blood pressure inflation bulb with permanently secured intake valve
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Cardiovascular : Measuring pressure in heart or blood vessel : Force applied against skin to close blood vessel : Pressure transducer structure)
Patent 6258037: Measuring blood pressure in noisy environments
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Cardiovascular : Measuring pressure in heart or blood vessel : Force applied against skin to close blood vessel : Electric signal generated by sensing means responsive to pulse or Korotkoff sounds : Blood flow measurement)
Patent 6258038: Methods of non-invasively estimating intrapulmonary shunt fraction and measuring cardiac output
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Cardiovascular : Measuring blood flow in body portion other than heart : Pulse indicator)
Patent 6258039: Respiratory gas consumption monitoring device and monitoring method
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Respiratory : Heart)
Patent 6258040: Airway adapter for non-dispersive infrared gas analyzer
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Respiratory : Heart)
Patent 6258041: Strip tray allergy testing apparatus
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Sensitivity of skin to allergens or radiation : Locating acupuncture points)
Patent 6258042: Visual analog scale and method of use for the diagnosis and/or treatment of physical pain
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Touch or pain response of skin : Locating acupuncture points)
Patent 6258043: Ear probe tip
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Ear or testing by auditory stimulus : Locating acupuncture points)
Patent 6258044: Apparatus and method for obtaining transepithelial specimen of a body surface using a non-lacerating technique
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Sampling nonliquid body material (e.g., bone, muscle tissue, epithelial cells, etc.) : Brushing : Motorized)
Patent 6258045: Collection device for biological samples and methods of use
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Liquid collection : Wiping or dabbing)
Patent 6258046: Method and device for assessing perfusion failure in a patient by measurement of blood flow
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Measuring anatomical characteristic or force applied to or exerted by body : Esophagus, stomach, or lower alimentary canal : Means for controlling liquid flow)
Patent 6258047: Therapeutic pressing device
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Measuring anatomical characteristic or force applied to or exerted by body : Spine : Means for controlling liquid flow)
Patent 6258048: Electro/mechanical foot massager
(SURGERY: KINESITHERAPY : KINESITHERAPY : With light, thermal, magnetic, or electrical application : Applicator having specific movement : Rollers applied to the body :)
Patent 6258049: Hydromassager
(SURGERY: KINESITHERAPY : KINESITHERAPY : Device with applicator having specific movement : Lavative : Body member enclosing or encircling)
Patent 6258050: Cervical vertebral traction device and method
(SURGERY: SPLINT, BRACE, OR BANDAGE : ORTHOPEDIC BANDAGE : Skeletal traction applicator : Bedstead associated traction apparatus : Toe)
Patent 6258051: Disposable wound dressing and support unit
(SURGERY: SPLINT, BRACE, OR BANDAGE : BANDAGE STRUCTURE : Retainers for wound dressings : Compressive elongate wrap (e.g., generic wrapping materials))
Patent 6258052: Guidewire and catheter with rotating and reciprocating symmetrical or asymmetrical distal tip
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : With means for cutting, scarifying, or vibrating (e.g., ultrasonic, etc.) tissue : With tubular injection means inserted into body)
Patent 6258053: Phacoemulsification instrument having a gap between a needle and a sleeve of the instrument that is at least the same size as an inside area of an
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : With means for cutting, scarifying, or vibrating (e.g., ultrasonic, etc.) tissue : With tubular injection means inserted into body)
Patent 6258054: Power assisted liposuction and lipoinjection equipment
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : With means for cutting, scarifying, or vibrating (e.g., ultrasonic, etc.) tissue : With tubular injection means inserted into body)
Patent 6258055: System for implanting a cross-linked polysaccharide fiber and methods of forming and inserting the fiber
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Means for placing solid treating material in body : Means for ejecting solid from holder : Solid ejected from body inserted conduit : By catheter)
Patent 6258056: Implanter apparatus
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Means for placing solid treating material in body : Means for ejecting solid from holder : Solid ejected from body inserted conduit : Solid units successively fed to conduit from supply means (e.g., magazine, etc.) : With associated advancing or guiding means)
Patent 6258057: Disposable mouthwash packet
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Structure of means contacting portion of head (e.g., tongue, etc.) during placement of treating material in mouth or throat : Lacteal extractors (e.g., breast pump, etc.))
Patent 6258058: Vascular access device
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Solid dissolved in liquid)
Patent 6258059: Injection aid
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Having means for locating or identifying point where body is to be pierced (e.g., apertured body fitting template, etc.) : Electric means)
Patent 6258060: Urethral apparatus with position indicator and methods of use thereof
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Having structure for controlling depth of insertion of body piercer : Electric means)
Patent 6258061: Thrombectomy and tissue removal device
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Treating material forced into or out of body by self-acting fluid pressure, motor-driven, or mechanical energy storing means (e.g., pressure infusion or aspiration, etc.) : With vacuum breaking means (e.g., vent, etc.))
Patent 6258062: Enclosed container power supply for a needleless injector
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Treating material forced into or out of body by self-acting fluid pressure, motor-driven, or mechanical energy storing means (e.g., pressure infusion or aspiration, etc.) : Material impelled by pressurized charge of gas or vacuum : Material impelled by means (e.g., diaphragm, piston) moved by gas or vacuum pressure : Material supply means pierced by conduit)
Patent 6258063: Hypodermic injection system
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Treating material forced into or out of body by self-acting fluid pressure, motor-driven, or mechanical energy storing means (e.g., pressure infusion or aspiration, etc.) : Material impelled by pressurized charge of gas or vacuum : Material impelled by means (e.g., diaphragm, piston) moved by gas or vacuum pressure : Material supply means pierced by conduit)
Patent 6258064: Helically advanceable endoscopic needle device
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Body piercer, obturator rod, or stylet axially movable within body entering conduit while latter is disposed in body : Having biasing means for urging body piercer, obturator, or stylet : Cannula)
Patent 6258065: Surgical instrument seal assembly
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Body piercer, obturator rod, or stylet axially movable within body entering conduit while latter is disposed in body : Having flow closure means for conduit : Valve means : By use of wings to pinch and hold elements together to allow insertion)
Patent 6258066: Intravenous catheter stabilizing device
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Means for securing conduit to body : Having lubricating means)
Patent 6258067: Middle ear fluid aspirator
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Means moved by person to inject or remove fluent material to or from body inserted conduit, holder, or reservoir : Injector or aspirator syringe supported only by person during use (e.g., hand held hypodermic syringe, douche tube with forced injection, etc.) : Means for metering material flow to or from body)
Patent 6258068: Device for administering an injectable product
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Means moved by person to inject or remove fluent material to or from body inserted conduit, holder, or reservoir : Injector or aspirator syringe supported only by person during use (e.g., hand held hypodermic syringe, douche tube with forced injection, etc.) : Having means for metering material flow to or from body : Including means for controlling piston stroke length : Septum piercing conduit attached to injector by turning one component relative to another (e.g., thread, bayonet type connector, etc.))
Patent 6258069: Surgical instrument for cardiac valve repair on the beating heart
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Means moved by person to inject or remove fluent material to or from body inserted conduit, holder, or reservoir : Injector or aspirator syringe supported only by person during use (e.g., hand held hypodermic syringe, douche tube with forced injection, etc.) : Having means for metering material flow to or from body : Including means for controlling piston stroke length : Septum piercing conduit attached to injector by turning one component relative to another (e.g., thread, bayonet type connector, etc.))
Patent 6258070: Device for delivering biological agents
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Body inserted tubular conduit structure (e.g., needles, cannulas, nozzles, trocars, catheters, etc.) : Bag type)
Patent 6258071: Magnetic resonance-compatible needle
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Body inserted tubular conduit structure (e.g., needles, cannulas, nozzles, trocars, catheters, etc.) : Body piercing condit (e.g., needle, etc.) : With anticoagulant supply means)
Patent 6258072: Catheter protective device
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Body inserted tubular conduit structure (e.g., needles, cannulas, nozzles, trocars, catheters, etc.) : Flexible catheter or means (e.g., coupling) used therewith : Having branched shapes (e.g., T or Y drains, etc.) : Providing docking element, port or seal)
Patent 6258073: Bifurcated catheter assembly
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Body inserted tubular conduit structure (e.g., needles, cannulas, nozzles, trocars, catheters, etc.) : Flexible catheter or means (e.g., coupling) used therewith : Having branched shapes (e.g., T or Y drains, etc.) : Providing docking element, port or seal)
Patent 6258074: Interlabial absorbent device
(SURGERY : MEANS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING BODY FLUIDS OR WASTE MATERIAL (E.G., RECEPTACLES, ETC.) : Absorbent pad for external or internal application and supports therefor (e.g., catamenial devices, diapers, etc.) : Having specific design, shape, or structural feature : Intravaginal : Release sheet)
Patent 6258075: Tampon with enhanced leakage protection
(SURGERY : MEANS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING BODY FLUIDS OR WASTE MATERIAL (E.G., RECEPTACLES, ETC.) : Absorbent pad for external or internal application and supports therefor (e.g., catamenial devices, diapers, etc.) : Having specific design, shape, or structural feature : Intravaginal : Pulling string : Carboxy-radical containing)
Patent 6258076: Disposable absorbent article with waist barrier including skin-friendly adhesive
(SURGERY : MEANS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING BODY FLUIDS OR WASTE MATERIAL (E.G., RECEPTACLES, ETC.) : Absorbent pad for external or internal application and supports therefor (e.g., catamenial devices, diapers, etc.) : Pad having means for securing pad during use : By securing to garment or person : Waist opening)
Patent 6258077: Disposable pull-on pant
(SURGERY : MEANS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING BODY FLUIDS OR WASTE MATERIAL (E.G., RECEPTACLES, ETC.) : Absorbent pad for external or internal application and supports therefor (e.g., catamenial devices, diapers, etc.) : Specific garment, holder, or support for absorbent pad : By strap, belt, tying, or endless band means)
Patent 6258078: Luer connector with rotationally engaging piercing luer
(SURGERY : CONTAINER FOR BLOOD OR BODY TREATING MATERIAL, OR MEANS USED THEREWITH (E.G., NEEDLE FOR PIERCING CONTAINER CLOSURE, ETC.) : Having hollow needle or spike for piercing container or container clossure : Plural compartments or bags)
Patent 6258079: Method and systems for establishing vascular access
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Method : Therapeutic material introduced by subcutaneous implant (e.g., peritoneal injectors) : Axially adjustable)
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