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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6601561 | Combustion chamber A combustion chamber assembly for use in a diesel engine includes a combustion chamber being defined in a crown of a piston, the combustion chamber having a center portion, the center portion being defined at least in part by a portion of a convex sphere ... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601562 | Intake device for use with internal combustion engines A device for use in an intake path of an internal combustion engine includes a body portion having an upper surface and a lower surface. The body portion includes at least one passage surface defining at least one passage about an axis from the upper surf... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601563 | Exhaust gas re-circulation with a compression release brake actuator Exhaust gas re-circulation is achieved internally in an internal combustion engine having intake and exhaust valves actuated by a camshaft. A controller monitors at least one engine parameter and automatically actuates an electrically actuated fluid opera... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601564 | Flexible fuel rail A flexible fuel rail system for fuel injection systems for internal combustion piston engines, particularly for engines having at least one or more banks of aligned cylinders. The fuel rail system incorporates two or more longitudinal fuel rails, connecte... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601565 | Pressure regulating valve and system A pressure regulating valve and system, including a pressure regulating valve having a housing defining a chamber with a first passage and second passage; a pressure operative member separating the first and second passages, the member having at least a f... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601566 | Fuel injector with directly controlled dual concentric check and engine using same In dual fuel engines, it is desirable to have injection of two distinct quantities of liquid fuel. Engines with these operating requirements have typically used two separate fuel injectors, or two separate nozzle assemblies, to satisfy this need. However,... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601567 | Method for the control of an injector in an internal combustion engine A method for control of an injector in an internal combustion engine in which for a specific engine cycle, a control unit calculates a desired value of the opening time of the injector and forwards this desired value to a drive circuit of the injector, a ... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601568 | Diesel fuel re-priming device for fuel burning apparatus A control device 10 for isolating a fuel line 4 from its source 1 and its discharge 7 and preventing line 4 from getting vapor locked when its source 1 runs low or empty. The device combines a sensing device 2 at the fuel line intake and an activation dev... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601569 | Evaporative emission control system including a fuel tank isolation valve and a canister vent valve A system and method for controlling evaporative emissions of a volatile fuel. The system preferably has a fuel vapor collection canister, a purge valve, an isolation valve, a fuel tank, and a vent valve. The fuel vapor collection canister includes a suppl... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601570 | Self contained air flow and ionization method, apparatus and design for internal combustion engines This invention method combines numerous disciplines to enhance the performance of internal combustion engines. No prior art embodies the discipline of physics in the creation of a swirling vortex, principles of electrostatics in using tribology and coulom... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601571 | System for vaporizing liquefied petrol gas heated by engine lubricating oil A system for vaporizing and supplying liquefied petrol gas to an internal combustion engine, the internal combustion engine comprising an oil circuit for lubricating the engine and utilizing one of a carburetor and fuel injection. The system includes a va... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601572 | Joint structure for an blow-by gas passage Several embodiments of fittings or couplings for the crankcase ventilating gas return to the combustion chambers through the induction system. They each provide good insulation so as to avoid the likelihood that water condensation in the path can freeze a... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601573 | Method for detecting failure of a pump assembly in a pump module The invention relates to a method for detecting selection of a pump assembly (25, 32), for instance a fuel pump assembly, in which at least two pump assemblies are provided. By means of a control unit (12), the lambda signal is scanned continuously by mea... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601574 | Catapult assembly This invention deals with several aspects in relation to training of retriever dogs and conducting field trials and hunt tests. In one aspect, this invention provides a catapult assembly including a launching pouch, tensioning bands for the pouch, and a c... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601575 | Window for a hot chamber that is sealed off from the surroundings The window for a hot chamber sealed off from the surroundings includes a multi-pane module. The multi-pane module has at least two transparent panes (1, 2) held apart by peripheral spacers (3) and interconnected with the peripheral spacers (3) in a gas-ti... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601576 | Bottle warming apparatus A bottle warming apparatus for use while traveling or doing outdoor activities. The bottle warming apparatus includes a tubular main member having an open end, closed end and an interior perimeter wall positioned such that the interior perimeter wall and ... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601577 | Container assembly for warming beverages and method of forming and using it A container assembly having a generally cylindrical container for warming beverages includes a flexible closed bottom, a lower compartment and a water compartment. A generally U-shaped cup that holds beverage and has a cover has an upper portion that fits... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601578 | Liquid heating apparatus A liquid heating apparatus includes: a liquid bath; a combustion chamber provided with a burner, and formed at one side on a lower portion of the liquid bath; and an exhaust pipe located horizontally in the liquid bath and extending from one side of the l... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601579 | Indoor-outdoor fireplace A fireplace for concurrent use inside and outside of a structure includes a combustion chamber enclosure defining a combustion chamber, an inside opening, and an outside opening, wherein the combustion chamber is viewable from the inside of the structure ... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601580 | Enhancing therapeutic effectiveness of nitric oxide inhalation Methods for reducing, partially preventing or completely preventing nitric oxide (NO) inhalation-related impairment of HPV in a mammal are disclosed. The methods include administering a therapeutically effective amount of NO by inhalation, and co-administ... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601581 | Method and device for ultrasound drug delivery The present invention concerns a device for creating a directed spray of liquid or powder particles which is produced by contacting the liquid of powder with a radiation surface of an ultrasonic transducer such as a piezofilm or ultrasound tip. The ultras... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601582 | Dispenser with doses' counter There is provided a dispenser suitable for dispensing medicament, particularly medicament for use in the treatment of respiratory disorders. The dispenser comprises a housing (1) having a support (5); a container (2), locatable within said housing (1), ha... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601583 | Ventilator wherein operation is modifiable dependent on patient sounds A ventilator for respiratory care, intended for connection to a patient, avoids needless alarms, caused by a patient's attempts to speak and needless suffering because of the patient's inability to trigger an alarm, by having a sound detector arranged to ... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601584 | Contracting snoring treatment implant A method and apparatus for treating snoring include selecting an implant formed of a bio-compatible material having dimensions including a longitudinal length, a thickness and a width. The material is sized to be inserted into the soft palate with the lon... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601585 | Expandable snoring implant A method and apparatus for treating snoring of a patient includes providing an implant for altering a dynamic response of a soft palate of the patient to airflow past the soft palate. The implant is embedded in the soft palate to alter the dynamic respons... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601586 | Pipe with improved cutting edge A smoker's pipe comprises a tubular member having a tobacco-retaining concavity at the front end. A plurality of evenly spaced cutting teeth form the edge of the concavity, such that a supply of tobacco can be cut for retention in the concavity. An openin... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601587 | Toenail clipper extension device A toenail clipper extension device is provided with nail clippers attached to an elongated main extension that enables the user to perform the clipping task from a number of positions, included the upright seated position. A pistol grip handle is on the n... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601588 | Pedicure file with removable handle A method and apparatus for tooling and locking a handle to a pedicure blade is disclosed. The method and apparatus member presents an entire surface of the pedicure member to be available for use, the curving of the surface allows easy access to calluses ... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601589 | Hair tie and fastener A hair tie and fastener device has a cord formed into a loop, with one end of the cord stopping at the loop and the other end extending outward. The short end is formed into or connected to a restraining mechanism which controls reversible movement of the... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601590 | Hair accessory with loops and method of use A hair accessory and method of use for a woman's hair located at the apex of the head. The hair accessory includes a central angulated elastic hair band having an outer circumferential surface and a series of angulated elastic hair loops each integrally a... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601591 | Ergonomic cosmetic applicator An ergonomic cosmetic applicator designed to work with the contours of the face. The applicator comprises at least five surfaces: one upper surface, one lower surface, and at least three lateral surfaces, wherein one lateral surface is concave in shape, o... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601592 | Method of semiconductor substrate batch demounting This is a method of cassette-to-cassette batch demounting process that includes providing an apparatus having two cassettes for holding and separating semiconductor substrates. A first cassette is placed on top of a second cassette, using the first casset... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601593 | Household dishwasher A household dishwasher, includes a dishwashing compartment, a circulating pump for delivering liquid to the dishwashing compartment, a flow heater having an inflow connection fluidically connected to the circulating pump and at least two outlet connection... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601594 | Apparatus and method for delivering a treatment liquid and ozone to treat the surface of a workpiece An apparatus for supplying a mixture of a treatment liquid and ozone for treatment of a surface of a workpiece, and a corresponding method are set forth. The preferred embodiment of the apparatus comprises a liquid supply line that is used to provide flui... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601595 | Method of reducing water spotting and oxide growth on a semiconductor structure The present invention relates to a method of cleaning and drying a semiconductor structure in a modified conventional gas etch/rinse or dryer vessel.... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601596 | Apparatus for cleaning a wafer with shearing stress from slab with curved portion An apparatus for cleaning a semiconductor wafer is disclosed to substantially improve the efficiency of the cleaning process, and reduce the quantity of cleaning solvent used. The apparatus includes a rotating table for supporting the wafer, a rotation de... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601597 | Windbreak and air-ventilating folding umbrella A windbreak and air-ventilating folding umbrella includes a frame coupling with a linkage bar. The linkage bar has one end attached to a sleeve which is movable on the frame and another suspended to allow the linkage bar having open or close movement at t... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601598 | Collapsible shelter The present invention a collapsible shelter comprises spaced apart first and second upright pleated wall sections disposed substantially parallel to each other, first and second slanted pleated roof sections joined at upper ends to form a saw tooth roof p... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601599 | Erectable canopy with reinforced roof structure The quickly erectable canopy shelters include a plurality of legs connected together by an extendible perimeter assembly of link members. The roof structure is formed by a pole members pivotally mounted to the upper ends of the legs so as to extend across... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6601600 | Annular fluid manipulation in lined tubular systems to enhance component mechanical properties and flow integrity A method of treating fluids in an annulus (18), comprising the steps of: providing a fluid-circulation annulus (18) between a host tubular (10) and a liner (17) therein; and manipulating fluids in the annulus (18) so that the relative proportions of fluid... | 08/05/2003 |
