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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6668740 | Method and apparatus for linking plain knitted fabrics A method for linking plain knitted fabrics includes the steps of fixing a first plain knitted fabric in a stretched state, obtaining an image including an image of a darning stitch, calculating a location of the darning stitch, repeating the above steps w... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6668741 | High performance sailing craft Sailing craft having a hull, a seat disposed toward the rear of the hull and largely outboard of the hull, a mast affixed directly to the seat so that heeling forces applied to the mast are counterbalanced by the weight of a sailor primarily through the s... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6668742 | Personal watercraft with storage tray A personal watercraft comprising a hull, an engine disposed in the hull, a propulsion unit operatively adapted to be driven by the engine, and a steering unit operatively adapted to position the propulsion unit. A deck is supported above the hull. The dec... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6668743 | Semi-displacement hull A hull form which operates in the speed ranges where both planing and wave making affect hull resistance is presented with a configuration which reduces wave drag and improves performance in very fast and ultra-faste speed ranges. The specific distributio... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6668744 | Vessel floatation aid The present invention is a vessel floatation aid for vessels of the type including a water line and laterally spaced gunwales. The floatation aid includes an inflatable bladder including an outer membrane attached to a backer strap and the space there bet... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6668745 | Outrigger assembly A sport fishing outrigger assembly is disclosed that includes a boom attachment arm having a distal end portion and proximal end portion, a rotating arm having a distal head portion capable of releasable attachment to the proximal end portion and a handle... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6668746 | Lifting vessel and method for positioning, lifting and handling a platform deck and a jacket A lifting vessel (1) consisting of a lower U-shaped pontoon foundation (2a, 2b, 2c), a number of vertical columns (5) attached to the pontoon foundation and extending upwards and through the water surface, and each column (5) being free-standing above the... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6668747 | Load transfer system A system for lifting and moving heavy loads, especially for use in the installation or removal of offshore platforms, comprising a number of lifting devices (1) which are arranged for mounting on a floating structure (2) which during use floats on the sur... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6668748 | Submersible articles and method of manufacture thereof A submersible article comprises a buoyancy body formed from polyurethane foam having a first density, which is at least partly overmolded with a protective skin of polyurethane foam having a second density higher than the first density. The lower density ... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6668749 | Hunting accessory A hunting accessory comprises a pair of essentially identical shells which are removably attachable to one another by hinges. At least one shell comprises an unbroken, continuous, waterproof hull useful as the lower portion of a blind in water or marshy a... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6668750 | Flag pole holder Flag pole holder for attaching to railings on balconies, porches, decks, and stairwells. The holder has a longitudinal pole having a base portion that sits on a floor surface for supporting the weight of the holder and an upper end portion for supporting ... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6668751 | System and method for identifying hand tools The present invention provides a color coded identification system for identifying a hand tool. The system includes a chart defining operating characteristic of the hand tool by use of a first group of colors and handle size by used of a second group of c... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6668752 | Mixed frequency RF generator coupled to the gas distribution system The present invention provides a plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition method and apparatus for reducing the hydrogen concentration in amorphous silicon carbide films deposited on a substrate. The process combines a noble gas such as helium with a sil... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6668753 | Methods and apparatus for delivering fluid to egg injection devices Methods and apparatus for delivering predetermined dosages of fluid to egg injection devices are provided and include drawing fluid from a fluid source into a syringe barrel via inlet tubing in fluid communication with the fluid source and with the syring... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6668754 | Nipple valve waterer A nipple valve including a valve body with an outside surface in which are ground at least one semi-circular indentation which serves as a tool grip. The semi-circular indentation is formed in the shape of a trough with oppositely disposed open ends to pe... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6668755 | Device for carrying objects Device (1) for carrying objects, in particular excrement. This device consists of a film sheet which is provided with openings (3-5) and is placed on the base of a cat litter tray. The cat litter tray is then filled with grit in the conventional manner. T... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6668756 | Artificial fish habitat for a fishpond An artificial fish habitat for use with a recreational fishpond. The fish habitat is provided as at least one section, having a front panel, a rear panel, a top panel, and a substantially rectangular holder basket which is fitted into an opening within th... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6668757 | Crawling tube for small mammals A crawling tube for small mammals comprising a plurality of circumferential slotted holes which are arranged side by side on at least one row along a longitudinal extension of the tube so as to provide ventilation grilles.... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6668758 | Animal hair de-matter A combing device to facilitate de-matting or untangling of animal hair comprises a pair of combs, a handle unit and a switch. The handle unit comprises an internal energy conduit device through which energy or force can be caused to flow and effectuate a ... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6668759 | Bird activity device, kit and method of using A bird activity device, kit and associated method is disclosed for use in allowing birds to perch onto the device. The device comprises: an axle; a suspending device; an internal carousel; and an external carousel. The suspending device is attached to the... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6668760 | Spray control anti-bark collar An apparatus for controlling the barking of a dog through application of a spray deterrent, or spray control bark collar. The spray control bark collar administers a dose of a pressurized substance in response to the barking of the dog. The spray control ... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6668761 | Device for collecting excrements A device for collecting excrements has a one-piece body including two parts which are flexibly connected with one another to be moved between an open position in which the parts are spaced from one another, and includes position in which the parts are fol... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6668762 | Indirect fired process heater An indirect fired process heater apparatus and method. The apparatus includes a toroidal shell having an outer cylinder and an inner cylinder forming a fluid tight enclosure. A plurality of helical heat transfer coils have transfer fluid passing therethro... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6668763 | Process for in-situ production of hydrogen (H2) by alcohol decomposition for emission reduction from internal combustion engines A process and apparatus are provided for in-situ production of hydrogen (H2) by alcohol decomposition for emission reduction from internal combustion engines. Hydrogen is generated by a catalytic process for in-situ production from alcohols, ei... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6668764 | Cooling system for a diesel engine An engine cooling system and method applicable to a diesel engine in a vehicle. A control module, via a single multi-port valve, controls the coolant flow through a radiator, heater and oil cooler based upon engine operating conditions.... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6668765 | Liquid cooled power steering pump A motor vehicle power steering pump using engine coolant to cool the pump is provided. Engine coolant from the engine coolant system is partially diverted to a cooling jacket cast integrally with the housing for the pump, wherein the engine coolant flows ... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6668766 | Vehicle engine cooling system with variable speed water pump An engine cooling system and method that will allow an engine water pump to be driven independently of the engine speed. The engine water pump is driven by the engine crankshaft, but includes an electronically controllable pump clutch between the water pu... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6668767 | Internal combustion engine rotatory (turbovolante) A rotary engine having at least two piston blades that may be actuated by either internal combustion or electromagnetic actuation. The combustion engine includes piston blades having a toothed moving pinion connected to each piston blade and a toothed fix... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6668768 | Variable compression ratio engine A connecting rod assembly is provided for varying a compression ratio of an internal combustion engine having a crankshaft and a piston. The assembly includes a first portion adapted to be connected to the crankshaft and having a cylindrical aperture. The... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6668769 | Two stroke hybrid engine A high efficiency two stroke hybrid engine includes a piston engine driving a trochoidal rotor compressor which compresses air injected into a combustion chamber as the piston approaches top dead center into which fuel is also injected during each engine ... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6668770 | Two-stroke interal combustion engine Crankcase scavenged two-stroke internal combustion engine, in which at least one piston ported air passage, with length Lai, is arranged between an air inlet (2) and each scavenging port (31, 31') of a number of transfer ducts (3, 3'), with len... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6668771 | Two-stroke internal combustion engine The invention relates to a crankcase scavenged internal combustion engine (1) of two-stroke type, comprising a cylinder (2) with an inlet tube (10) for air/fuel mixture and a number of transfer ducts (20), a carburetor (12) connected to the inlet tube (10... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6668772 | Linear actuator apparatus and actuating control method When an inlet valve is opened or closed via a first mover, by the operation of a first linear actuator, energy accumulated by a first spring or a second spring is discharged by the operation of a second linear actuator, to transmit the energy to the inlet... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6668773 | System and method for calibrating variable actuation system A method of calibrating a variable valve actuation system is provided. An engine valve is moved from a first position where the engine valve blocks a flow of fluid to a second position where the engine valve passes a flow of fluid. A valve actuator is act... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6668774 | Non-contacting apparatus for determining relative rotary position of two elements An assembly having first and second coaxially-related elements oscillatingly-rotatable about a mean angular relationship therebetween. An axial well in one element is threaded and an axial well in the other element is splined. A pin having threads on a fi... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6668775 | Lock-pin cartridge for a two-step finger follower rocker arm A two-step finger follower rocker arm assembly including a follower body having a socket at a first end for engaging a hydraulic lash adjuster and a pad at an opposite end for engaging a valve stem. A passage through the follower body in the direction of ... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6668776 | Deactivation roller hydraulic valve lifter A deactivation hydraulic valve lifter includes an elongate lifter body having a substantially cylindrical inner wall. The inner wall defines at least one annular pin chamber therein. The lifter body has a first end configured for engaging a cam of an engi... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6668777 | Arrangement for the relative angle-of-rotation adjustment of a camshaft of an internal-combustion engine with respect to a driving wheel An arrangement is provided for relative angle-of-rotation adjustment of a camshaft of an internal-combustion engine with respect to a driving wheel. An interior part, non-rotatably connected with the camshaft, has at least approximately radially extending... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6668778 | Using differential pressure control system for VCT lock A variable cam timing system comprising a VCT locking pin in hydraulic communication with the control circuit of the differential pressure control system (DPCS) is provided. When the control pressure is less than 50% duty cycle the same control signal com... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6668779 | Two-step finger follower rocker arm assembly A two-step finger follower rocker arm assembly for cooperating with high-lift and low-lift cam lobes of an engine camshaft. The rocker arm assembly includes a follower body for engaging an hydraulic lash adjuster and a valve stem. A central well contains ... | 12/30/2003 |
