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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6016569 | Swimsuit with displaceable crotch A one-piece lady's swimsuit has an upper portion that covers the upper body and a displaceable lower portion that includes a crotch section for covering a wearer's crotch. The displaceable lower portion can be detached and swung down and out of the way fo... | 01/25/2000 |
| 6016570 | Powderfree medical glove A powderfree medical film glove comprising an elastomer base layer having a sprayed, intermittent coating formed on the hand-contacting surface of the glove. The glove of the present invention improves donning by reducing intersurface tack, improves tacti... | 01/25/2000 |
| 6016571 | Cooperatively-paired reticulate and sponge workgloves The notion of a combination pair of work-gloves preferably formed of an imperforate latex type material generally found in the kitchen for protecting hands from detergent-soaps. The respective left and right members of the glove pair preferably functionin... | 01/25/2000 |
| 6016572 | Free-size cap A free-size cap is capable of fitting wearers having a range of head sizes. The cap includes a multi-gore shell forming a crown portion and flexible seams therebetween. Ones of the gores and flexible seams forming the multi-gore shell are composed of a bi... | 01/25/2000 |
| 6016573 | Pet scarf with pouch A scarf, for pets, having a pouch incorporated therein comprised of a body made from a flexible material having at least three edges, a pouch encapsulated within the scarf body in which small articles, like disposable bags used for the disposal of animal ... | 01/25/2000 |
| 6016574 | Anti-cold ears cushion An anti-cold ears cushion is provided. The ears cushion is composed of an arcuate headband in conforming with the head of human and a pair of ear cushions coupled with two ends of the headband. The cushion each includes a base having a lock and a first el... | 01/25/2000 |
| 6016575 | Dry sock system A dry sock system including an intermediate foot portion in a generally tubular configuration positioned circumferentially around the majority of a wearer's foot having an open upper end positioned at the lower portion of the wearer's ankle and a lower en... | 01/25/2000 |
| 6016576 | Toilet odor removal system A system for removing odorous vapors from a commode which comprises a modified toilet seat and hinge arrangement including a vacuum inducing fan arrangement. The present invention uses a switch that is isolated from the power supply to a fan so only 12 vo... | 01/25/2000 |
| 6016577 | Toilet anti-overflow device A toilet anti-overflow device for preventing a toilet bowl from overflowing by a flapper that is stuck in an open position over a flush valve seat. The toilet anti-overflow device includes a toilet with a toilet bowl and a water tank in fluid communicatio... | 01/25/2000 |
| 6016578 | Surgical washbasin The front wall of this washbasin forms a central recess to receive the surgeon's waist while the bowl forms, on each side of the recess, a pocket which extends down to the bowl bottom. The surgeon's elbows are received within the pockets while the hands a... | 01/25/2000 |
| 6016579 | Liquid drain apparatus incorporable within a counter top A liquid drain apparatus for incorporation within a counter top intended for use within tops for laboratories and hospitals, or the like. The drain profile provides a series of ribs and valleys within a base horizontally angled from a higher outboard end ... | 01/25/2000 |
| 6016580 | Stretcher base shroud and pedal apparatus A stretcher for supporting a patient includes an elongated frame having an upper frame and a lower frame having a head end, a foot end, and first and second elongated sides. The stretcher also includes a drive mechanism coupled to the upper frame and to t... | 01/25/2000 |
| 6016581 | Semi-fluid mattress A semi-fluid mattress using a mass of granular material to support a user has reversible transferring means and fluidizing means to locally control the granular material. The reversible transferring and fluidizing means are independently controllable at p... | 01/25/2000 |
| 6016582 | Air support pillow top assembly An inflatable pillow top includes a fabric case with an inflatable bladder contained therein. The inflatable bladder is coextensive with the fabric case, and the mattress upon which it is secured. The bladder may be inflated by a conventional air pump wit... | 01/25/2000 |
| 6016583 | Method for creating patterns in dyed garments and for creating a jacquard look in garments A method for forming patterns or to create a Jacquard effect in dyed fabric. A nozzle type is selected. The water pressure is selected. Temperature of the water is selected. The distance between the nozzle and the garment is adjusted. The water is directe... | 01/25/2000 |
| 6016584 | Lateral sweeping apparatus Loose material is transferred from a surface primarily laterally outward with respect to a forward direction of movement. A plurality of elongated strip brush members are oriented at a predetermined acute angle and moved in an oval rotational pattern abou... | 01/25/2000 |
| 6016585 | Rotary sludge remover A rotary sludge cutter for digging up sludge to be removed by pumps on a remote controlled sludge removal apparatus. The invention includes a plurality of cutting spikes mounted on a cylindrical, rotating drum connected to a sludge removal apparatus. The ... | 01/25/2000 |
| 6016586 | Duster structure that can be positioned in any direction A duster structure that can be positioned in any direction including a duster body, a retaining connector provided lockably at a rear end of the duster body, a front fork connector connected lockably with the retaining connector as a whole by means of a l... | 01/25/2000 |
| 6016587 | Toothbrush A toothbrush having a handle portion and a working, head portion from which a plurality of bristles extend, the bristles being arranged in tufts. The head portion is provided with at least one through-hole extending from the rear to the front surface ther... | 01/25/2000 |
| 6016588 | Combination door catch and stop A door catch and stop comprised of a one piece plastic molded elongated member having a mounting portion at one end and main portion at the other end connected by an hour glass portion acting as a spring to allow the main portion to be deflected aside by ... | 01/25/2000 |
| 6016589 | Buckle for a safety belt A buckle for a safety belt has a housing with a recess, a cable to anchor the buckle to a vehicle or to a vehicle seat, and a cable fixing device. The cable has an end nearest to the buckle and the cable fixing device has a retaining section by which the ... | 01/25/2000 |
| 6016590 | Lace wraps A retainer for knotted shoe laces that surrounds a knotted or tied shoe lace and prevents the lace from coming loose.... | 01/25/2000 |
| 6016591 | Method and apparatus for treating tubular knitted goods In a method and an apparatus for treating tubular knitted goods containing elastomeric fibers, the goods are effectively relaxed, expanded, and heat fixed or set in the desired expanded condition, while maintaining the tubular configuration of the goods a... | 01/25/2000 |
| 6016592 | Pipe coupling tool A tool having a stationary base mount, a moveable base mount, and clamps for use in coupling pipes. The tool includes a gear device for moving the moveable base mount with respect to the stationary base mount. A first clamp device is positioned on the sta... | 01/25/2000 |
| 6016593 | Electric drive system for planer mill infeed and outfeed rolls A method and apparatus for converting a conventional mechanical or hydraulic system for driving the infeed and outfeed rolls of a planer mill or a similar conveyor to variable frequency electric power. The method involves disconnecting the roller shafts f... | 01/25/2000 |
| 6016594 | Tool and method for installing and removing ball and spring detent A tool to install and remove a ball and spring detent in a gear box on a support system for a trailer. The tool has a pair of arms with respective jaw portions. A respective arcuate member is pivotally attached to the tip of each jaw portion, each arcuate... | 01/25/2000 |
| 6016595 | Method and device to form a spring needle cannula A needle cannula with a first end and a second end wherein a section near said second end must be shaped into a coiled spring and then pulled into a biased spring needle cannula without destorting the inside surface of said spring needle cannula. A wire o... | 01/25/2000 |
| 6016596 | Mounting apparatus and method of use An apparatus for mounting objects within a panel hole, and method of use, the apparatus comprising a housing having a flanged opening in one end and a plurality of flat coil springs each having a free inner end and an outside edge attached to the housing ... | 01/25/2000 |
| 6016597 | Apparatus and method for retaining bearing cups on a universal joint during lubrication An apparatus and method for retaining the bearing cups on the trunnions of a universal joint cross when supplying lubricant therein includes a body portion having a pair of end portions extending therefrom. An insert is preferably removably secured to eac... | 01/25/2000 |
| 6016598 | Method of manufacturing a multilayer printed wire board A process for manufacturing a multi-layer printed wire board, also referred to as a multilayer, comprising at least two electrically insulating substrates with electrically conductive traces or layers provided on at least three surfaces thereof, in which ... | 01/25/2000 |
| 6016599 | Device and method for mounting electronic parts An electronic components mounting machine comprising an actuator(7), whereby electronic components are mounted on a substrate, a camera(5) whereby coordinates of recognition marks formed on the substrate at four places at least, are detected, a controller... | 01/25/2000 |
| 6016600 | Method of assembling a turbine runner situated in a water passageway A method of assembling a turbine runner while it remains situated in a water passageway. The turbine runner comprises a hub having a longitudinal axis, spaced apart outer and inner surfaces defining a cavity, and a corresponding plurality of blades pivota... | 01/25/2000 |
| 6016601 | Method of preparing the nozzle plate The entire part of a rear surface 2 of a nozzle plate 1 excluding peripheral portions 6 of nozzle holes 4 is coated with a resist tape, and this nozzle plate 1 is immersed in an electrolytic solution in which ions of a metal and particles of a water-repel... | 01/25/2000 |
| 6016602 | Method of producing a sheet metal gear The present invention relates to a method of producing a sheet metal gear in which a metal sheet (2) is used as a starting material and a gear is formed in the outer peripheral edge of the metal sheet. The object of the production method is to finish easi... | 01/25/2000 |
| 6016603 | Method of hydroforming a vehicle frame component A method for hydroforming a closed channel structural member that allows the perimeter to be increased, but which maintains a relatively uniform wall thickness throughout, includes the initial step of disposing a closed channel structural member, such as ... | 01/25/2000 |
| 6016604 | Portable, hand-guided working tool with a rear grip A portable, hand-guided working tool has a drive motor and a motor housing in which the drive motor is housed. The motor housing has a front side and a rear side when viewed in the direction of the longitudinal center axis of the working tool. A tool memb... | 01/25/2000 |
| 6016605 | Device for determining a rotary angle A device for contactless determination of a rotary angle has a coil body, sensor coils arranged on the coil body so that their inductivity and alternating current resistance values vary in dependence on a relative change of the size of regions of a sleeve... | 01/25/2000 |
| 6016606 | Navigation device having a viewer for superimposing bearing, GPS position and indexed map information A hand-holdable viewer having a viewing end and a viewing axis, along the latter of which a transparent display is disposed. The viewer includes a Global Positioning System receiver (GPS) and a microprocessor connected to the GPS. The viewer is also provi... | 01/25/2000 |
| 6016607 | Coordinated X-Y stage apparatus An apparatus based on precision X-Y stages that are stacked. Attached to arms projecting from each X-Y stage are a set of two axis gimbals. Attached to the gimbals is a rod, which provides motion along the axis of the rod and rotation around its axis. A d... | 01/25/2000 |
| 6016608 | Sighting devices for projectile type weapons A variety of sighting device embodiments for use on projectile type weapons including a scope type sight for archery and barrel supporting sights for guns. Some sights utilize a predetermined length of a light gathering flourescent fiber having a distal e... | 01/25/2000 |
