Patents Issued in February 20, 2001
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Patent number: 6189722Abstract: A compartmentalized cookware system for cooking a plurality of different food items in a single container. The compartmentalized cookware system includes at least one cooking containers having a bottom wall, a perimeter side wall upwardly extending around the bottom wall, and an upper edge defining an open top into the respective cooking container. The cooking container has at least one dividing wall therein upwardly extending from the bottom wall of the respective cooking container and dividing the cooking container into a plurality of cooking compartments.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 1999Date of Patent: February 20, 2001Inventor: Ason
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Patent number: 6189723Abstract: A composite laminated, generally cylindrical container for over-the-road transportation of liquids by truck is fabricated using a core of cellular thermoplastic expanded foam material, with an encapsulating layer adhered to each of the interior and exterior surfaces. The encapsulating layers of the cylindrical portion each utilize at least one layer of resin-impregnated unidirectional filament material, with the primary filaments extending in the longitudinal direction to provide bending strength, and a plurality of layers of spirally wound, resin-impregnated filaments to resist shear, torsion and external and internal pressure. The core and the encapsulating layers define a bonded sandwich type of construction. The container can be supported only at its forward and rearward ends during over-the-road transportation of liquids, like presently available stainless steel containers.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 1999Date of Patent: February 20, 2001Inventors: Gary R. Davis, Kevin D. Davis, Carl Christian Lee
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Patent number: 6189724Abstract: A container has a container body formed with horizontal and vertical grooves and square cone-shaped recessed separated by the grooves in an outer surface by a first injection process. Then the container body has slide-resistant decorations of soft material filled in the grooves and the recesses as integral in a second injecting process. The bottom of the container body also has a circular recess and a number of radial grooves extending out of the circular recess and filled with slide-resistant decorations. Then the container can be tightly held manually and stand on the surface of a table stabilized by means of the slide-resistant decorations.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2000Date of Patent: February 20, 2001Inventor: Shyn-Shen Lin
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Patent number: 6189725Abstract: A paint can with rim drainage apertures is provided wherein the paint can has a bottom face and a periphery integrally coupled thereto and extending upwardly therefrom for defining an interior space with an open top. The periphery has an annular lip integrally coupled thereto. The annular lip includes an annular groove formed in the top face thereof and at least one aperture in communication with both the annular groove and the interior space of the paint can.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 1998Date of Patent: February 20, 2001Inventor: Anthony Monico
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Patent number: 6189726Abstract: A towel dispenser adapter converts an existing folded towel dispenser to a center-pull towel dispenser. The adapter detachably mounts center-pull towel dispensing heads to an existing folded towel dispenser. The mostly-flat shaped adapter has at least one generally circular aperture therethrough. Each aperture has receiving slots that accept and lock into place the corresponding feet of the dispenser head. The adapter is detachably mounted to the underside of the existing folded towel dispenser and allows towels to be dispensed by a center-pull method.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 1999Date of Patent: February 20, 2001Assignee: Binkowsky, Inc.Inventor: Mike Fick
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Patent number: 6189727Abstract: A semi-automated pharmaceutical dispensing arrangement has a drug cabinet in which a control mechanism permits opening of the front door for an authorized attendant and permits the attendant to obtain the pre-filled bottles or containers of medication for a patient's prescription order. An array of linear dispensing modules each hold a front-to-back row of filled containers, which can be manually lifted out one at a time. A pusher mechanism in the module pushes the containers forward, so that containers are pushed into position for removal. These may be spring actuated. Each of the modules also has an associated signaling device, such as an LED that lights up to guide the attendant to the appropriate dispensing module. A controller processor, e.g., a computer, is associated with the cabinet for inputting patient-medication information and lighting the signaling LEDs for the modules.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 1999Date of Patent: February 20, 2001Assignee: S&S X-Ray Products, Inc.Inventor: Norman A. Shoenfeld
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Patent number: 6189728Abstract: An ampule feeder which can store a necessary number of ampules at the outlet so that ampules can be instantly discharged one by one in response to a discharge signal from the ampule feeder in which are randomly stored many ampules. The ampule feeder has a detachably mounted ampule container having a bottom plate inclinable in one direction. Ampules raised by an ampule receiver are fed by an endless belt of a dispenser and a predetermined number of them are stored in grooves formed in a rotor of a discharge means provided at the outlet. In response to a discharge signal, a necessary number of ampules are discharged.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 1998Date of Patent: February 20, 2001Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Yuyama SeisakushoInventors: Shoji Yuyama, Kunihiko Kano, Yasuhiro Shigeyama, Tsuyoshi Kodama, Shinya Yasuda
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Patent number: 6189729Abstract: A dispenser for a roll of decorative ribbon secured removably to a backing strip and having design elements formed at spaced intervals along the length of the ribbon by incomplete cut lines and capable of being separated at said cut lines and bent outwardly from the plane of the ribbon to provide a 3-dimensional ribbon effect, includes a container for the ribbon roll and a housing for the container. The space between the back walls of the container and housing serve to guide movement of the ribbon from the roll upwardly to the top of the container where the ribbon is bent sharply forward and extended through an opening at the back end of the top wall of the container. The bending effects detachment of the design element along its cut lines and causes the design element to project upwardly from the plane of the ribbon. As the ribbon is moved forwardly under the top wall of the container toward the front wall thereof, the upstanding design elements are bent rearward.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 1998Date of Patent: February 20, 2001Assignee: Creative Concepts Unlimited, LLCInventor: Sheila K. Keller
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Patent number: 6189730Abstract: The invention comprises a wall or door-mounted container for cleansing wipes having two separate compartments, one for holding readily available packet stacks (or rolls) of dry paper towel wipes of standard size, and one for holding a sealed containers of pre-moistened paper towelette wipes. The latter containers also may be found in retail and wholesale outlets everywhere and comes in generally cylindrical tubs of two or three standard sizes. A slot is provided in the bottom of the first container compartment for permitting egress of the dry paper towels, as is common. A new aperture is provided in the bottom of the second compartment for providing egress to the wet towelettes, in cooperative placement with respect to the cross slit aperture found in the lid of a towelette tub. A one-piece hinged and locked transparent front panel gives ready access to both compartments for instant refilling.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 1998Date of Patent: February 20, 2001Inventor: Arnold J. McClymonds
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Patent number: 6189731Abstract: A device for holding and dispensing cotton swabs or the like, wherein the device includes a housing for holding the cotton swabs and the housing has at least two chambers extending parallel one behind the other for holding with play a plurality of cotton swabs arranged one above the other, wherein the chambers have an inclined bottom. The frontmost chamber is connected to a slide member which holds only a single cotton swab. A dispensing chamber is arranged underneath the slide member, wherein a separating wall between two successive chambers can be raised as required by a predetermined dimension.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 1999Date of Patent: February 20, 2001Inventor: Rolf-Peter Schmitt
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Patent number: 6189732Abstract: A golf ball carrier and dispenser in the form of a tube in which balls are stacked and biased to one end by spring action where an end opening smaller than the balls restrains the endmost ball from release. A side dispensing opening for release of ball is located adjacent the end of the tube so that when pressure is applied through the end opening, the endmost ball of the stack can be pushed downwardly and toward the exit opening for release of the endmost ball over the next underlying ball in the stack.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 1999Date of Patent: February 20, 2001Inventors: Douglas J. Althaus, Daniel J. Althaus
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Patent number: 6189733Abstract: A component feeder minimizes damage to chip components and efficiently discharges chip components aligned in a line. A bulk case is attached on the top portion of an external storage housing capable of being supplied with a large number of chip components. A predetermined number of the chip components is supplied at a time from the external storage housing to an inner housing of a component storage housing via a supplying path. The chip components in the inner housing enter into the outer housing from the reception inlet via a guide path by being scooped up by pockets in accordance with rotation of a rotary drum. The chip components are dropped into an aligning groove to be aligned and are discharged aligned in a line via a gate and a discharge path. The chip components slide down on the aligning groove to be discharged to a discharge path, via the gate, aligned in a line.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 1999Date of Patent: February 20, 2001Assignee: Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.Inventors: Akira Nemoto, Shigeki Takahashi, Nihei Kaishita
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Patent number: 6189734Abstract: A gravity feed merchandise dispensing device comprises at least one plastic track capable of supporting in tandem a row of similar bottles of the type having an annular neck flange, and has a lead bottle support basket suspended at the front end of the track which is removable and interchangeable with other lead bottle supports so as to accommodate bottles of different heights. The rails of the track have a sloped transition section at the front end of the track which eases movement of bottles off the track and into the basket, and facilitates the front loading of bottles into the track.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 1997Date of Patent: February 20, 2001Assignee: Rehrig Pacific CompanyInventors: William P. Apps, Frank Becker, Philip C. Hwang, Jerry Koefelda
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Patent number: 6189735Abstract: The polymeric substance delivery method and device, in which the outflow is determined from a first container (5) of a monomeric substance able to polymerize autonomously upon air contact, and eventually, the outflow from a second container (7) is determined of a hardening substance able to accelerate the polymerization of the monomeric substance, by sending the same hardening substance towards a mixing zone of the hardening substance with the same monomeric substance.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 1999Date of Patent: February 20, 2001Assignee: Cheming S.A. LuxembourgInventor: Maria Teresa Plasmati-Lüchinger
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Patent number: 6189736Abstract: A condiment dispensing apparatus for dispensing condiments from a bag-in-box type container (108). There is a high durometer compressible elastomeric liquid flow tube (14), an infeed and outfeed thereto and therefrom, and a movable anvil (26) with a round surface to compress the tube. There is an opposed stationary anvil (28) which holds the tube for compression by the movable anvil. The tube is held between the anvils (26, 28) in a slightly compressed state even when the anvil is retracted. There is a control assembly (FIG. 15) that causes extension and retraction of the movable anvil to cause flow through the tube, and subsequent delivery of condiment to a dispensing fixture (110).Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 1999Date of Patent: February 20, 2001Assignee: Niagara Pump CorporationInventors: Iver J. Phallen, Douglas N. Vogt
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Patent number: 6189737Abstract: A tube clip for use with flexible wall dispensing tubes to aid in the dispensing of the tube contents includes a body having a slot in which the closed end of the tube is received so that movement of the body along the tube squeezes the tube to displace the tube contents toward the tube cap. The clip body includes a retainer for retaining that portion of the tube which has been squeezed and emptied, and the retainer permits the emptied tube end to be folded and tucked under the retainer to maintain the tube of a concise configuration and shape as it is used.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 1999Date of Patent: February 20, 2001Inventor: Harry F. Condon
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Patent number: 6189738Abstract: Disclosed is a dispenser for flowable agents, comprising a main body (1) to which at least two stores can be secured for receiving said agents. The main body (1) has a first channel (16) and at least one second channel for releasing said agents out of the stores and is fitted with a first closing device (21) which can be actuated to sealingly close at least one of the channels. In order to enable said agents to be released out of the various stores, it is suggested that the main body (1) be provided with at least one additional closing device (22) desgined to selaingly close at least the second channel, independantly of the others.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 1999Date of Patent: February 20, 2001Assignee: Innocos Innovative Verpackungen fur die Kosmetische Industrie GmbHInventor: Karl-Heinz Rosenthal
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Patent number: 6189739Abstract: A device (G) for dispensing liquids (1), especially medicinal liquids, from a mouthpiece aperture (2), the latter being connected to a supply of liquid, by manual actuation of a piston-cylinder device (4) which allows the manual actuation only after an overload threshold (Ü) has been exceeded. The device achieves a design which is advantageous for use, and provides a powerful jet of liquid, by a smaller restoring spring force, assigned to the overload threshold (Ü), of the piston-cylinder device (4) designed as a pump (P).Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 1998Date of Patent: February 20, 2001Assignee: AstraZeneca ABInventor: Alfred von Schuckmann
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Patent number: 6189740Abstract: An antiseptic soap dispenser has a dispensing system (28) which includes a pressure actuated platen (32) and a moveable roller (94) for dispensing soap from a replaceable container (12). A dispensing tube (10) with an integral self-sealing valve (40) at a downstream end is connected to a neck (20) of the container. Hand pressure on the platen compresses a upstream end of the dispensing tube between the platen and the roller. With increasing pressure, the roller moves progressively down the tube to dispense soap through the valve. A volume regulator (111) controls the amount of soap dispensed. The platen returns quickly to its at-rest position once the pressure is removed, avoiding complete compression of the pathway by the roller. This minimizes air ingress, and resultant contamination of the soap. Optionally, a filtered vent (14) in a wall (22) of the container allows filtered air to enter the container in place of the soap dispensed.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 1999Date of Patent: February 20, 2001Assignee: Steris IncInventors: Allan E. Wade, Keith D. Alsberg, Jon B. Taylor, James D. deBeers
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Patent number: 6189741Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for distribution of fluid products of the type which has container (1) in which product (P) to be distributed is held and on which a distribution device is mounted, which is engaged in opening (2) of container (1) by the intermediary of bushing (3) and a sleeve.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 1999Date of Patent: February 20, 2001Assignee: Valois S.A.Inventor: Alain Behar
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Patent number: 6189742Abstract: A dispensing device is adapted for one-handed operation, and for release of a measured quantity of granular material. A base is generally disk-shaped. A stop is carried by an upper surface of the base, and is adjustably positionable so that when a container to be filled is moved into contact with the stop, that container is correctly positioned. A body 40 is attached to a support ledge defined about the perimeter of the base. The body is generally cylindrical, and defines an interior cavity with access through a front opening and a circular top having an off-center hole. A slide is supported by the top, and is manually movable between a loading position wherein a spring arm biasing the slide is relaxed, and a dispensing position wherein the spring arm is stressed. A slide enclosure is attached to the upper rim of the body portion.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 1999Date of Patent: February 20, 2001Inventors: Susan A. Thomson, Jeffrey L. Bendio
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Patent number: 6189743Abstract: A fluid dispensing device for dispensing fluid on overhead plants comprising a container and plunger. A process for dispensing fluid onto overhead plants using a fluid dispensing device comprising a container and plunger.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 1999Date of Patent: February 20, 2001Assignee: Hy-Plant Watering Systems Inc.Inventor: Harold Hough
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Patent number: 6189744Abstract: A compartmented container, such as an aerosol container, has a plastics pouch (12) attached to a top component such as an aerosol cone (1). The cone is typically formed of steel laminated with polypropylene, and the pouch is attached to the cone by means of a platics/plastics heat-sealed bond using the polypropylene surface layer of the cone. The pouch is attached to the cone (1) at an area away from that used to attach the cone to an aerosol container with a double seam. The cone typically has an annular countersink (4) and the pouch is attached either to the outer countersink wall (5) or the inner countersink wall (6).Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 1998Date of Patent: February 20, 2001Assignee: Carnaudmetalbox (Holdings) USA Inc.Inventor: Cyril Miles Prince
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Patent number: 6189745Abstract: A fluid dispensing device includes a valve body defining a longitudinal opening therein, an inlet in flow communication with the longitudinal opening that defines an axis generally transverse to the longitudinal opening, and an outlet defined by a first end of the longitudinal opening. A sealing member is situated within the longitudinal opening, and a valve stem is linearly movable within the longitudinal opening and adapted to seat against the sealing member to control fluid flow from the inlet to the outlet. A nozzle is coupled to the valve body adjacent the outlet and defines an opening therethrough such that fluid can flow from the outlet through the nozzle. An apparatus is situated within the nozzle so as to cause fluid flowing from the outlet through the nozzle to do work.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 1999Date of Patent: February 20, 2001Inventor: Jimmy I. Frank
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Patent number: 6189746Abstract: A molded plastic garment hanger having an improved indicator detachment opening is disclosed, wherein the hanger has a hook with a web adjacent said hook and a hanger body, wherein the web is received within a cavity of a molded plastic indicator having side walls. The web and the indicator combining to provide a security means to prevent unauthorized removal of the indicator. The web is formed with a detachment opening formed in the web which extends through the security means and under said indicator to allow the indicator to be removed with a detachment wedge inserted in said opening. A method and apparatus for removing the indicator from the web is also provided by inserting a reciprocal wedge mounted on a first plate into the opening defined in the web to displace the indicator and thereby release the indicator from the web without damaging either the indicator or the hanger.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2000Date of Patent: February 20, 2001Assignee: Spotless Plastics Pty Ltd.Inventor: Stanley F. Gouldson
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Patent number: 6189747Abstract: A hand sewing needle for eliminating the requirement of turning the hand sewing needle after each pass through a piece of fabric. The inventive device includes an elongate body having a first end and a second end. An eyelet is positioned within the elongate body for receiving a length of thread, wherein the eyelet separates the elongate body into a first portion and a second portion. The first end and the second end of the elongate body may be comprised of any well-known structure such as pointed or blunt. The elongate body is preferably positioned at a center point of the elongate body.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2000Date of Patent: February 20, 2001Inventors: James C. Collingham, Teresa A. Collingham
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Patent number: 6189748Abstract: A swing-away spare tire carrier for a motor vehicle includes a cross tube extending transversely for attachment to underside vehicle structure of the motor vehicle and an arm support bracket secured to the cross tube. The swing-away spare tire carrier also includes a carrier arm having a first arm portion pivotally attached to the arm support bracket and a second arm portion pivotally attached to the first arm portion for pivotal movement between a first position adjacent a vehicle body of the motor vehicle and a second position extending substantially laterally from the vehicle body when the second arm portion is moved toward the first arm portion.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2000Date of Patent: February 20, 2001Assignee: DaimlerChrysler CorporationInventors: Robert B Hutter, Eric P Thorne, Christopher G Burchart, Brian C Lazarus
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Patent number: 6189749Abstract: A device for fixing a flat tire (30) in an automobile which has an accommodating space (5) behind a bucket seat (1) in which the bucket seat is accommodated which has been folded, comprises: a flat tire fixing threaded member (34); a vehicle body screw hole (20) which is located near the front edge of the accommodating space (5), and is threadably engaged with the threaded member (34); and a bracket (40) which has a first screw hole (42) which is threadably engaged with the vehicle body screw hole (20), and a second screw hole (44a) with which the flat tire fixing threaded member (34) is threadably engaged. In the case where the bucket seat is folded and accommodated, with the vehicle body screw hole 20 set in alignment with one of the bolt holes of the flat tire (30) the latter (30) is fixedly secured to the vehicle body screw hole (20) by means of the threaded member (34).Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 1999Date of Patent: February 20, 2001Assignee: Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Yoshihiko Sato, Yasuyuki Shibata, Kazuhiko Maruyama
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Patent number: 6189750Abstract: A modular backpack has four bags or units usable connected together by zippers or snaps or the like. The bags may also be used separately or in various subcombinations. The bags comprise a main bag with shoulder straps useable as a backpack, a middle bag connectable to the bottom of the main bag, and a lower bag connectable to the bottom of the middle bag or directly to the bottom of the main bag. The middle bag may be used alone or together with a lower bag as a waist bag. A purse is removably attached to the main bag.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 1999Date of Patent: February 20, 2001Inventor: Monica Von Neumann
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Patent number: 6189751Abstract: A holster with tilting forward unlocking mechanism is disclosed wherein wearer must unfasten a strap first and then tilt holster forward in order to cause a locking element to retract into a trigger guard restraining device so as to permit a handgun to freely remove from the holster.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 1999Date of Patent: February 20, 2001Assignee: Exquisite Plastic Model Co., Ltd.Inventor: Miin-Horng Tserng
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Patent number: 6189752Abstract: A ladder carrying device is provided for carrying a ladder either over or under the shoulder. The ladder carrying device includes the rigid frame, a cushion pad and a device for selectively attaching and detaching the frame to the ladder. The frame has a cushion connecting portion which is connected to the cushion pad and a frame attachment portion which is secured to the ladder by the attaching and detaching device. The attaching and detaching device also allows the ladder carrying device to be detached from the ladder. The frame has an extension portion extending between its frame attachment portion and cushion connecting portion to space the cushion pad a sufficient distance from the ladder so that it may be mounted in depressions in the side rails of the ladder if desired. The extension portion has outer walls and a plurality of internal ribs extending between the walls to provide a lightweight honeycomb structure while having sufficient strength to support the weight of the ladder.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 1999Date of Patent: February 20, 2001Inventor: John A. Perry
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Patent number: 6189753Abstract: A carrier rack for use primarily on a watercraft. The carrier rack has a preferably two resilient, elastomeric cradles adapted to receive an object to be carried. The cradles are adapted to be mounted on an outside surface of the watercraft, most preferably the gunwales. A plurality of attachment straps are used to mount the carrier rack to the watercraft. An adjustable cradle-strap wraps around the cradle and causes the elastomeric cradle to conform partially to the shape of the object to be carried.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 1998Date of Patent: February 20, 2001Assignee: Bombardier, Inc.Inventors: David Kalhok, Pierre Rondeau
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Patent number: 6189754Abstract: A carrier for attachment to a motor home or vehicle for transporting small outboard motors and their associated gasoline tanks is described. The carrier has a generally rectangular base for releasable attachment to a motor vehicle. The base has an outboard motor support for supporting an outboard motor in a position to maintain the propeller lower than the engine casing and a gasoline tank storage receptacle for securely transporting the gasoline tank for the outboard motor.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 1999Date of Patent: February 20, 2001Inventors: Vince Cutajar, Kenneth Chadwick
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Patent number: 6189755Abstract: A combination beverage and cellular phone holder adapted for insertion into an existing vehicle beverage holder to convert it to a multi-unit holder and firmly position the cellular phone within the vehicle in a convenient and accessible position.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 1998Date of Patent: February 20, 2001Assignee: Ericsson Inc.Inventor: Ivan Nelson Wakefield
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Patent number: 6189756Abstract: A one-piece belt loop device of a relatively rigid material for use with a web of Velcro® fastener material includes a base having top and bottom edges with a pair of side edges extending therebetween. Recesses in the top and bottom edges provide guidelines for stitching the top and bottom edges of the base to the holster with the side edges free of the holster. The base thus presents a first loop for extension of a user's belt therethrough. A central housing presents upper and lower apertures with a raised central surface therebetween for attachment of a spring belt clipped thereto to clip the holster to the user's belt. A thumb break strap can be further extended between the apertures and has Velcro® material thereon releasably engageable with the underlying Velcro® material. The belt loop device enhances assembly and presents a reinforced belt attachment structure.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 1998Date of Patent: February 20, 2001Assignee: Mil-Tech, Inc.Inventor: Robert Cleveland Ward
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Patent number: 6189757Abstract: An optical fiber cutter for cutting an optical fiber wire according to the principle of the stress-rupture includes a tension applying mechanism and a movable blade. The tension applying mechanism applies tension to the optical fiber wire in an axial direction thereof. The movable blade is contactable with the optical fiber wire in a direction perpendicular to the axial direction so as to impart an initial crack to the optical fiber wire to which the tension is applied. The movable blade contacts the optical fiber wire in only one direction, which is perpendicular to the axial direction.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 1998Date of Patent: February 20, 2001Assignee: Sumitomo Electric Industries, LTDInventors: Kyohiro Yoshida, Toshihiro Nakae
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Patent number: 6189758Abstract: A driving device for an elongated element such as a cable includes a device for simultaneously and symmetrically moving two driving track belts apart or closer together in relation to the elongated element. With this driving device, the two track belts can be brought against the elongated element while the elongated element's longitudinal axis remains constant. A single handle allows for simple adjustment of a gap between the two driving track belts and a spring device absorbs instantaneous variation of a transverse dimension of the elongated element.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 1999Date of Patent: February 20, 2001Assignee: Plumettaz SAInventor: Michel Cherix
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Patent number: 6189759Abstract: A fastener driving device comprising a magazine assembly including a rearward nosepiece portion cooperable with a fixed forward nosepiece portion to define a fastener guiding portion of a fastener drive track of the device. Cooperating guide structure disposed between the magazine assembly to be moved (1) into a normal operating position in a direction to move the rearward nosepiece portion toward a forward nosepiece portion and into cooperating relation together and (2) from said normal operating position in an opposite direction into an intermediate position wherein the nosepiece sections are spaced apart and beyond into separated relation with respect to the frame structure.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2000Date of Patent: February 20, 2001Assignee: Stanley Fastening Systems, LPInventors: Prudencio S. Canlas, Paul S. Maguire, Zheng Fang
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Patent number: 6189760Abstract: A chip junction nozzle in that opposite slant planes 43 which come into contact with edges of 2 sides of the chip in parallel centering around a nozzle center, and a vacuum suction hole 42 opened in the nozzle center are provided, and the slant plane 43 is formed into a mirror surface having the surface hardness more than HrC40. Further, when the surface roughness of the mirror surface is expressed by the average roughness of the center line, the average roughness of the center line is not more than 1.6 &mgr;m.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 1999Date of Patent: February 20, 2001Assignee: TDK CorporationInventors: Masashi Gotoh, Jitsuo Kanazawa, Koichiro Okazaki, Toru Mizuno, Yoshihiro Onozeki
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Patent number: 6189761Abstract: A ultrasonic horn attached to a bonding arm of a bonding apparatus via two horn supporting members. These horn supporting members, preferably made from a resin material, are separate components from the ultrasonic horn, and the ultrasonic horn and the two horn supporting members are provided so that their positional relationship in the axial direction of the ultrasonic horn can be adjusted.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2000Date of Patent: February 20, 2001Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha ShinkawaInventor: Ryuichi Kyomasu
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Patent number: 6189762Abstract: An apparatus and method of supporting lead fingers during a wire bonding process and of preventing the bonding apparatus and clamping assembly from applying force against the die. The present invention includes the use of a movable arm with a portion that is positionable under a portion of the lead fingers of a lead. frame during the wire bonding process to provide increased stability of the lead fingers and prevent the bonding apparatus and clamping assembly from applying force against the die. The present invention also provides for the transfer of heat from the heat block directly to the lead fingers during the wire bonding process. The present invention includes the use of a clamp for stabilizing lead fingers during the wire bonding process.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 1999Date of Patent: February 20, 2001Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.Inventor: Michael B. Ball
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Patent number: 6189763Abstract: There is provided a rolled plate joining apparatus equipped with a truck that can travel reversibly in the rolling direction, tailing end pinch rolls that are mounted on the truck and can be moved vertically with the tailing end of a preceding rolled plate pinched horizontally, leading end pinch rolls that are mounted on the truck and can pinch horizontally the leading end of a succeeding rolled plate, machining apparatuses for cutting one surface of the tailing end of the preceding rolled plate and the other surface of the leading end of the succeeding rolled plate, and a pressure welding apparatus for compressing the preceding rolled plate and the succeeding rolled plate with the machined surfaces of the preceding rolled plate and the succeeding rolled plate overlapped to reduce them approximately to the thickness of the rolled plates, including a tailing end centering apparatus placed between the tailing end pinch rolls and the pressure welding apparatus for pressing the opposite width ends of the tailingType: GrantFiled: August 27, 1999Date of Patent: February 20, 2001Assignees: Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries Co., Ltd., Sumitomo Metal Industries Co., Ltd.Inventors: Nobuhiro Tazoe, Toshio Iwanami, Masami Oki, Kouiti Sakamoto, Suguhiro Fukushima, Toshihiro Mori
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Patent number: 6189764Abstract: A fitting gear for assisting in the alignment of metal plates so that the edges thereof can be welded together includes an inverted substantially U-shaped electromagnet which, when energized, is adapted to be secured to the upper surface of one of the plates adjacent on edge thereof. A wedge-shaped tapered pin is forced into the U and contacts the upper surface of the other plate to move the edges into substantial alignment with each other.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 1999Date of Patent: February 20, 2001Inventor: Dale Hannan
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Patent number: 6189765Abstract: The present invention is to provide an apparatus and a method for detecting a double bonding error that a wire ball is in contact with a wire loop previously formed between a pad and a lead, by using the position of the wire ball and comparing a reference voltage with the voltage on a wire when the wire ball is in contact with either the pad or the wire loop.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 1999Date of Patent: February 20, 2001Assignee: Hyundai Electronics Industries Co., Ltd.Inventor: Young Ku Moon
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Patent number: 6189766Abstract: A multi-layer structure including a first layer; a second layer, with a coefficient of thermal expansion different than a coefficient of thermal expansion of the first layer, a bulk modulus different than a bulk modulus of the first layer and a thermal conductivity different than a thermal conductivity of the first layer; a bonding layer, having an isostatic pressure versus temperature curve with one of the first layer and the second layer which is substantially similar to an isostatic pressure versus temperature curve of the first layer and the second layer, such that a substantially stress-free bond is formed between the first layer and the second layer; wherein the first layer, the second layer, and the bonding layer are arranged as a sandwich, with the bonding layer in between the first layer and the second layer.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 1998Date of Patent: February 20, 2001Assignee: Northrop Grumman CorporationInventors: Martin L. Baker, William F. Cashion, Fred B. Hagedorn
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Patent number: 6189767Abstract: The invention provides a method of securing an electric contact of a metal to a layer of a sintered thick-film paste which is situated on an electrically insulating substrate. In this method, a layer of a non-sintered thick-film paste is provided, in accordance with a desired pattern, on an electrically insulating substrate. Subsequently, the layer is provided with a, preferably block-shaped, body of metal, such as an NiFe-alloy. Next, the layer of the thick-film paste is subjected to a temperature treatment, thereby forming the layer of the sintered thick-film paste. Finally, an electric contact is secured to the body, preferably by welding. The connections made by means of the method in accordance with the invention proved to be very reliable, both electrically and mechanically. The invention can be very advantageously used in the manufacture of passive elements, such as resistors and inductors, as well as in the manufacture of heating elements.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 1997Date of Patent: February 20, 2001Assignee: U.S. Philips CorporationInventor: Harold R. M. Haspeslagh
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Patent number: 6189768Abstract: A process and apparatus that would hydraulically compress the external sleeve onto the inner APH tube, without deforming the inner surface of the APH tube during the process. The system would include a heating tube of the type having a continuous wall portion and a bore therethrough; a sleeve positionable around the heating tube, the diameter of the sleeve slightly larger than the diameter of the heating tube; a contracting assembly securably atop the end portions of the heating tube and the surrounding sleeve; an insert positionable within the bore of the tube, for defining a protective member along a portion of the inner wall of the tube; a contour ring moveable along the outer surface of the sleeve for compressing the sleeve wall against the tube wall to define a sealable gap between a portion of the sleeve and a portion of the tube.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 1999Date of Patent: February 20, 2001Assignee: Columbian Chemicals CompanyInventors: Janek Porowski, David Lewis, Wallace Murray, Marvin Skiff
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Patent number: 6189769Abstract: The invention discloses a method of arranging a plurality of wires of a cable at proper positions for soldering to corresponding terminals of a connector. An arrangement for preparing wires of a cable suitable for subsequent soldering to terminals of an electrical connector has a soldering head including a pair of bases and a pair of heating plates. The base has a plurality of slots for engaging with corresponding flanges of the heating plate. A plurality of equidistantly spaced receiving slots is formed in the heating plates for engaging with the corresponding wires of the cable. Thus, efficiency can be improved during mass production.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 1999Date of Patent: February 20, 2001Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Ind. Co., Ltd.Inventor: Peter Kuo
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Patent number: 6189770Abstract: A method of producing sectional strips and sectional sheets of different thicknesses over the width, in which at least two metal strips or metal sheets of different widths are joined to each other by roll bonded cladding which thins the thickness of the overlaid strips. One strip is wider than the other strip which is narrower. The two strips are arranged symmetrically to the rolling direction center line. The facing surfaces of the two overlaid strips may be prepared for bonding them. The invention also concerns sectional strips or sectional sheets produced by the method.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 1997Date of Patent: February 20, 2001Assignee: Honsel AGInventor: Werner Lotz
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Patent number: 6189771Abstract: A solder bump formation method and solder bump mounting method for forming a solder bump by soldering a solder ball 9 onto an electrode 2 provided at the bottom of a cavity 3 on a substrate 2 which has an opening shape through which the solder ball 9 cannot go. Metal paste 5, containing metal having a higher liquidus temperature than that of solder used for the solder ball 9, is filled into the cavity 3. The solder ball 9 is placed on the cavity 3, and then heated to the temperature higher than the liquidus temperature of the solder ball 9. During the heating process, metal in the metal paste 5 remains unmelted in the cavity 3 when the solder ball 9 melts. This enables the metal to direct the melted solder to the electrode 2 at the bottom of the cavity 3, achieving good soldering.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 1999Date of Patent: February 20, 2001Assignee: Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.Inventors: Tadashi Maeda, Tadahiko Sakai