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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6601641 | Oil cooled multistage depressed collector high power amplifier The present invention provides a system and corresponding method for an oil-cooled high power amplifier system, such as an inductive output tube ["IOT"]. According to one preferred embodiment, the system has an IOT, a fluid passageway in thermal contact w... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601642 | Device for thawing food A device for thawing frozen food requires no electrical energy consumption. A frozen food item is supported by a metallic bottom part and a metallic top part overlies the food item so that the food item is held in sandwiched relation between the top and b... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601643 | Flat evaporator A flat evaporator is provided. In the evaporator, a common chamber formed on a substrate with a predetermined diameter and depth for containing a coolant is divided into a vaporization cavity region, a capillary region surrounding the vaporization cavity ... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601644 | Corrosion preventing layer forming method Radiator caps (266) and radiator tubes (211) are heat brazed with an ingot Z of a sacrificial material being disposed in the interior of a radiator tank main body (234), whereby, as the ingot Z of the sacrificial material is heated while being surrounded ... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601645 | Speaker heat sink A heat sink for dissipating the heat generated by a loudspeaker voice coil. The heat sink comprises a multi-piece, aluminum based structure bolted together and which encompasses the speaker motor structure. In a first embodiment, the heat sink comprises a... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601646 | Apparatus and method for sequentially packing an interval of a wellbore An apparatus (38) and method for sequentially packing an interval of a wellbore (32) is disclosed. The apparatus (38) comprises a cross-over assembly (40) having first and second exit ports (58, 62). The cross-over assembly (40) has a fracturing configura... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601647 | Methods, well cement compositions and lightweight additives therefor The present invention provides methods, lightweight well cement compositions and additives for the well cement compositions. The methods of the invention for sealing pipe in a well bore penetrating a zone or formation which readily fractures at low hydros... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601648 | Well completion method An improved method of completing unconsolidated subterranean formations is provided whereby the necessity of expensive high density brine completion fluids is eliminated. Also, the drilling rig time is eliminated or reduced. In one embodiment, the method ... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601649 | Multipurpose unit with multipurpose tower and method for tendering with a semisubmersible A semisubmersible multipurpose unit (MPU) having a deck, a multipurpose tower secured to the deck, supports, pontoons connected to the supports with each pontoon adapted for ballast transfer, at least two hawsers connected to the MPU for connecting the MP... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601650 | Method and apparatus for replacing BOP with gate valve The present invention discloses apparatus and methods for replacing a BOP with a gate valve to thereby save space, initial costs, and maintenance costs that is especially beneficial for use in offshore subsea riser packages. The method provides a gate val... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601651 | Downhole gas compression A downhole gas compression system is adapted for location in a bore of a natural gas-producing well (10), the system comprising an axial flow compressor (32) and a gas-filled electric drive motor (30). The motor drives the compressor to compress the produ... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601652 | Puller-thruster downhole tool A method and apparatus for propelling a tool having a body within a passage. The tool includes a gripper including at least a gripper portion which can assume a first position that engages an inner surface of the passage and limits relative movement of th... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601653 | Method and system for extinguishing fire in an enclosed space A system for suppressing fire in an enclosed space, e.g. an aircraft cabin or freight compartment, includes nitrogen tanks and/or generators to rapidly supply a limited quantity of nitrogen with-a high flow rate, and a membrane system to supply an essenti... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601654 | Coupling device A coupling device for mounting an agricultural implement on a tractor equipped with a belt drive, which includes two coupling halves which are connected to each other by several coupling rods, designed in such a way that no components working on the linea... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601655 | Piercing apparatus A piercing apparatus compact in size having a decreased number of hoses is suited for use as an iron runner port-opening machine for a blast furnace or the like furnace in an iron mill. The piercing apparatus executes the piercing by moving back and forth... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601656 | Method and apparatus for drilling an offshore underwater well A method of drilling an offshore underwater well comprising the steps of installing a riser conduit so that it is substantially vertically supported at a production deck. The riser conduit deviates progressively further from the vertical with increasing s... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601658 | Control method for use with a steerable drilling system A control method for use with a steerable drilling system comprises the steps of inputting parametric model data representative of drilling conditions and using the data to determine achievable drilling directions.... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601659 | Twist drill A twist drill including a spiral-forming hollow shaft (3) having a spiral-shaped inner surface, and drilling head(5) and shank (6) connected with the shaft (3) at its opposite ends, respectively; and a method for forming such a twist drill.... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601660 | Cutting structure for roller cone drill bits Cutting structures for roller cone drill bits are disclosed. One aspect is a drill bit which includes a bit body, and a plurality of roller cones attached to the bit body and able to rotate with respect to the bit body. The bit further includes a pluralit... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601661 | Secondary cutting structure A three cone roller bit with rolling cone cutters that are provided with both primary and secondary cutting elements. The primary cutting elements extend outwardly from lands on the outer surface of the cutter body. The secondary cutting elements are disp... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601662 | Polycrystalline diamond cutters with working surfaces having varied wear resistance while maintaining impact strength Disclosed is a polycrystalline diamond or diamond-like element with greatly improved wear resistance without loss of impact strength. These elements are formed with a binder-catalyzing material in a high-temperature, high-pressure (HTHP) process. The PCD ... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601663 | Zero turn radius or ZTR vehicle with a one-pump two motor mechanism A Zero Turn Radius vehicle is provided that utilizes a drive system including a single hydraulic variable displacement pump and dual variable displacement hydraulic motors connected respectively one to each of two ground engaging wheels for use in steerin... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601664 | Crawler device for a crawler type vehicle The present invention is a crawler device for a crawler type vehicle, which lowers the vehicle height, decreases the vehicle width, and exhibits superior stability during operation. For this purpose, in a crawler type vehicle having, on right and left sid... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601665 | Bogey beam axle support for utility vehicles A utility vehicle is provided with a bogey beam on which are mounted the steering axle at the forward end of the bogey beam and the middle axle on the rearward end of the bogey beam. A rear drive axle is supported by the frame of the utility vehicle. The ... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601666 | Motorcycle frame A frame of a motorcycle is designed to allow for a simplified layout of an intake passageway. The frame includes left and right main frames. Rear ends of the left and right main frames are connected to upper parts of left and right pivot plates. Upper par... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601667 | Motorcycle engine cooling system A motorcycle that includes a frame, a steering assembly, front and rear wheels, and an engine/transmission assembly. The motorcycle also includes an engine cooling fan that creates a flow of cooling air across the engine. The motorcycle also includes an a... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601668 | Method of controlling selective four-wheel drive transmission system for all-terrain vehicle A selective four-wheel drive transmission system includes a dog clutch (48) to be engaged and to be disengaged to set the selective four-wheel drive transmission system for a four-wheel drive mode and a two-wheel drive mode, respectively. The dog clutch (... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601669 | Safety interlock system for motor vehicles A safety interlock system for a motor vehicle having a braking system capable of actively applying the vehicle brakes with an object sensor capable of detecting the presence of an object such as a pedestrian in the danger zone at the front of the vehicle,... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601670 | Apparatus for changing combinations of control devices and actuators Controllability of a vehicle such as a skid steer loader is improved and the burden on an operator is reduced. When operation is conducted according to the first operation pattern, the pattern switching lever of the first switching valve is switched to th... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601671 | Method and apparatus for seismically surveying an earth formation in relation to a borehole The present invention provides a new and unique method, sensor, and apparatus for performing a seismic survey of an earth formation in relation to a borehole. The method includes arranging at least one strain seismic sensor in conjunction with a borehole ... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601672 | Double layer acoustic liner and a fluid pressurizing device and method utilizing same This invention relates to a double layer acoustic liner for attenuating noise and consisting of a plurality of cells formed in a plate in a manner to form an array of resonators, and a fluid processing device and method incorporating same.... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601673 | Sound absorbing structure A sound absorbing structure including a film with through holes formed is laminated on a porous member having communicating voids on the side facing a sound source. At least one of the through holes has an opening area of 19 mm2 or more, and th... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601674 | Device for storage of a tool A device for securing a tool to a scaffold wherein the device comprises a base having a front side and a back side; an attachment apparatus affixed to the back side for attaching the base to a scaffold; and a holding device connected to the front side and... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601675 | Locking foldable sawhorse A folding and self-locking sawhorse comprised of two frames connected by the tops (20) and the middle horizontal brace (24) to create a combination of two opposing forces which product a rigid sawhorse in the open position, but remains collapsible and fol... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601676 | Self-lubricating ballscrew A self-lubricating ballscrew has a screwshaft and a ballnut surrounding the screwshaft and provided with a re-circulating path for a plurality of balls which roll between the ballnut and the screwshaft when the ballscrew is in use. Lubrication means are i... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601677 | Convertible lift mechanism having a number of retractable stairs with a lift platform positioned thereunder A convertible lift mechanism for moving an object from a lower surface to a vertically displaced upper surface includes a number of retractable stairs. Each of the number of retractable stairs includes a stepping surface and is horizontally movable betwee... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601678 | Method of allocating elevator cars to operating groups of a destination call control A method of allocating elevator cars to operating groups in which the cars execute travel tasks for specific zones. For example, each elevator car can be assigned to an operating group (EXP) for long-distance trips, an operating group (LOC) for local trip... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601679 | Two-part wireless communications system for elevator hallway fixtures Elevator system hall fixtures such as lanterns, hall call button switches and lights, gongs, and floor position indicators are connected to a controller via wireless transceivers. The controller can be a system, group, and/or car controller. A low power w... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601680 | Carrying case A carrying case for storing and carrying items of high value and/or potentially dangerous items such as firearms, which has an improved, latching mechanism and a reinforced case construction.... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601681 | Drive mechanism for a rotating component of a printing machine A drive mechanism for a rotating component of a printing machine uses a drive motor. The drive motor is connected to the rotating component by a coupling and is supported for axial displacement between coupled and uncoupled positions.... | 08/05/2003 |
