Patents 5255354 - 5255607

 

 

Patent 5255354: Comparison of image shapes based on near neighbor data
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : PATTERN RECOGNITION : Feature extraction : Local or regional features : Shape and form analysis : Measurements made on alphanumeric characters)

Patent 5255355: Document processor
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT : Edit, composition, or storage control : Text : Ideographic generator :)

Patent 5255356: Method for hiding and showing spreadsheet cells
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT : Spreadsheet : Cell format control :)

Patent 5255357: Method for editing character bit maps at small sizes using connected runs
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : DISPLAY PERIPHERAL INTERFACE INPUT DEVICE : Including keyboard : Light source associated with each key : Optical detector)

Patent 5255358: Action bar processing on non-programmable workstations
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : OPERATOR INTERFACE (E.G., GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE) : On-screen workspace or object : Menu or selectable iconic array (e.g., palette) : Sub-menu structure : Pull down : Scrolling (e.g., spin dial))

Patent 5255359: Picking function for a pipeline graphics system using hierarchical graphics structures
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Graphic manipulation (object processing or display attributes) : Picking : Image based)

Patent 5255360: Dual programmable block texturing and complex clipping in a graphics rendering processor
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS DISPLAY MEMORY SYSTEM : Texture memory : Character memory)

Patent 5255361: Method of and system for updating a display unit
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHIC PROCESSING SYSTEM : Graphic command processing : Pipeline processors)

Patent 5255362: Photo stimulated and controlled imaging neural network
(DATA PROCESSING: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE : NEURAL NETWORK : Structure : Radiant energy neural network : Modifiable weight)

Patent 5255363: Graph-based programming system and associated method
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT : Display processing : Pagination)

Patent 5255364: Electronic filing system wherein the automatic updating of retrieval data is voluntarily inhibited
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS DISPLAY MEMORY SYSTEM : For storing condition code, flag or status : Character memory)

Patent 5255365: Method and apparatus for compacting digital time series data for display on a digital oscilloscope
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Graph generating : Real-time waveform display : Image based (addressing))

Patent 5255366: Address processing unit for a graphics controller
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS DISPLAY MEMORY SYSTEM : Addressing : For 2D coordinate to linear address conversion : Address translation (e.g., between virtual and physical addresses))

Patent 5255367: Fault tolerant, synchronized twin computer system with error checking of I/O communication
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM ERROR OR FAULT HANDLING : Reliability and availability : Fault recovery : By masking or reconfiguration : Of processor : Concurrent, redundantly operating processors : Reconfiguration (e.g., adding a replacement storage component))

Patent 5255368: Method for selecting data communications paths for routing messages between processors in a parallel processing computer system organized
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MULTICOMPUTER DATA TRANSFERRING : COMPUTER-TO-COMPUTER DATA ROUTING : Decentralized controlling : Congestion avoiding)

Patent 5255369: Multiprocessor system with reflective memory data transfer device
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MULTICOMPUTER DATA TRANSFERRING : MULTICOMPUTER DATA TRANSFERRING VIA SHARED MEMORY : Plural shared memories :)

Patent 5255370: Data transfer apparatus and data transfer system
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INPUT/OUTPUT DATA PROCESSING : Input/Output data buffering : Accessing via a multiplexer)

Patent 5255371: Apparatus for interfacing a real-time communication link to an asynchronous digital computer system by utilizing grouped data transfer
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INPUT/OUTPUT DATA PROCESSING : Input/Output command process : Address data transfer)

Patent 5255372: Apparatus for efficiently interconnecing channels of a multiprocessor system multiplexed via channel adapters
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INTRASYSTEM CONNECTION (E.G., BUS AND BUS TRANSACTION PROCESSING) : Bus interface architecture : Decentralized bus arbitration)

Patent 5255373: Decreasing average time to access a computer bus by eliminating arbitration delay when the bus is idle
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INTRASYSTEM CONNECTION (E.G., BUS AND BUS TRANSACTION PROCESSING) : Bus access regulation : Centralized bus arbitration : Time-slotted bus accessing : Physical position bus prioritization)

Patent 5255374: Bus interface logic for computer system having dual bus architecture
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INTRASYSTEM CONNECTION (E.G., BUS AND BUS TRANSACTION PROCESSING) : Bus access regulation : Centralized bus arbitration : Hot docking)

Patent 5255375: High performance interface between an asynchronous bus and one or more processors or the like
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INTRASYSTEM CONNECTION (E.G., BUS AND BUS TRANSACTION PROCESSING) : Protocol : Docking station)

Patent 5255376: Method and apparatus for supporting a dual bit length protocol for data transfers
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INTRASYSTEM CONNECTION (E.G., BUS AND BUS TRANSACTION PROCESSING) : Protocol : Docking station)

Patent 5255377: Interface for arbitrating access to the paging unit of a computer processor
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : ADDRESS FORMATION : Address mapping (e.g., conversion, translation) : Memory partitioning)

Patent 5255378: Method of transferring burst data in a microprocessor
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INTRASYSTEM CONNECTION (E.G., BUS AND BUS TRANSACTION PROCESSING) : Bus interface architecture : Bus bridge : Variable or multiple bus width : Physical position bus prioritization)

Patent 5255379: Method for automatically transitioning from V86 mode to protected mode in a computer system using an Intel 80386 or 80486 processor
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : ADDRESS FORMATION : Address mapping (e.g., conversion, translation) : Memory partitioning)

Patent 5255380: Computer system with distributed RAM memory modules designed for CITO transmission
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INPUT/OUTPUT DATA PROCESSING : Input/Output access regulation : Access request queuing :)

Patent 5255381: Mode switching for a memory system with diagnostic scan
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Control technique : Archiving : Least recently used (LRU))

Patent 5255382: Program memory expander for 8051-based microcontrolled system
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : ADDRESSING COMBINED WITH SPECIFIC MEMORY CONFIGURATION OR SYSTEM : Addressing extended or expanded memory :)

Patent 5255383: Method and apparatus for skewing a memory read clock signal in a magnetic disk drive system
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : CLOCK CONTROL OF DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM, COMPONENT, OR DATA TRANSMISSION : Correction for skew, phase, or rate)

Patent 5255384: Memory address translation system having modifiable and non-modifiable translation mechanisms
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : ADDRESS FORMATION : Address mapping (e.g., conversion, translation) : Virtual addressing : Translation tables (e.g., segment and page table or map) : Directory tables (e.g., DLAT, TLB) :)

Patent 5255385: Method of testing program, and compiler and program testing tool for the method
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM ERROR OR FAULT HANDLING : Reliability and availability : Fault locating (i.e., diagnosis or testing) : Safe shutdown)

Patent 5255386: Method and apparatus for intelligent help that matches the semantic similarity of the inferred intent of query or command to a best-fit
(DATA PROCESSING: DATABASE AND FILE MANAGEMENT OR DATA STRUCTURES : DATABASE OR FILE ACCESSING : Query processing (i.e., searching) : Query augmenting and refining (e.g., inexact access) :)

Patent 5255387: Method and apparatus for concurrency control of shared data updates and queries
(DATA PROCESSING: DATABASE AND FILE MANAGEMENT OR DATA STRUCTURES : FILE OR DATABASE MAINTENANCE : Coherency (e.g., same view to multiple users) : Object-oriented database structure reference)

Patent 5255388: Synchronizing slave processors through eavesdrop by one on a write request message directed to another followed by comparison of
(DATA PROCESSING: DATABASE AND FILE MANAGEMENT OR DATA STRUCTURES : FILE OR DATABASE MAINTENANCE : Coherency (e.g., same view to multiple users) : Archiving or backup :)

Patent 5255389: Document interchange replace option via a copy command
(DATA PROCESSING: DATABASE AND FILE MANAGEMENT OR DATA STRUCTURES : DATABASE OR FILE ACCESSING : Distributed or remote access : Pattern matching access)

Patent 5255390: Gas ventilated garment having a low gas consumption valving configuration
(APPAREL : GUARD OR PROTECTOR : Body cover : Thermal body cover :)

Patent 5255391: Knee pad
(APPAREL : GUARD OR PROTECTOR : Leg : Knee pads or rests : Goggles)

Patent 5255392: Concealed pocket
(APPAREL : GENERAL STRUCTURE : Pockets : Insignia)

Patent 5255393: Form fitting garment
(APPAREL : HEAD COVERINGS : Skirts : Underwear : Particular to female : Panty hose : Open or openable crotch)

Patent 5255394: Overhead load holding helmet
(APPAREL : GUARD OR PROTECTOR : For wearer's head : Both shoulders)

Patent 5255395: Ventilating system for toilet bowl
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : VENTILATION : Bowl structure or vent valve : Operating means in sink or bath)

Patent 5255396: Sanitary cleaning device including a rotation deceleration device
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : OPENER OR CLOSER FOR A CLOSET SEAT OR LID : Fluid mechanism : Paper)

Patent 5255397: Urinal
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : FLUSH CLOSET : Urinals only : Vertical type : By electric condition responsive means)

Patent 5255398: Flow control apparatus, system and method
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : POOL TYPE : Accessory : Spout only)

Patent 5255399: Far infrared rays sauna bath assembly
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : VAPOR OR HEAT IN BATH (E.G., SAUNA, STEAM BATH, OR SUDATORIUM) : With additional means for washing : With post-type support)

Patent 5255400: Apparatus for containing a liquid
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : TUBS : With user access means in side of the tub : Pivoted door : Relatively movable tub or basin)

Patent 5255401: Shower caddy
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : SHOWER (E.G. STALL, WITH WALLS, RECEPTOR, AND SPRAY) : Convenience accessories : And pump)

Patent 5255402: Fastening assembly for a sink trap having a removable bottom portion
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : DRAIN, OVERFLOW OR TRAP FOR A SINK OR BATH : Faucet or spout)

Patent 5255403: Bed control support apparatus
(BEDS : RECEPTACLE OR SUPPORT FOR USE WITH BED : Multilayer)

Patent 5255404: Anti-decubitus mattress pad
(BEDS : WATERBED OR ASSOCIATED DEVICE : With stretchable bladder wall : Including air removal (e.g., burping) means)

Patent 5255405: Tool holding apparatus
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : IMPLEMENTS : Particular Handle : Adjustable : Bifurcate)

Patent 5255406: Adjustable barbeque grill scraper
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : IMPLEMENTS : Scrapers : Plural bladed : Simultaneously useable : Wire)

Patent 5255407: Multi-scrubber type roller windshield wiper
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : ATTACHMENTS : Optical-member-attachable cleaner (e.g., windshield wiper) : Rotating cleaning element : Operated by remote control)

Patent 5255408: Photographic film cleaner
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : MACHINES : With air blast or suction : Fixed position cleaners or installed cleaning systems : With work handling or supporting : With means to guide or move the work to or through a cleaning station or treating means : With work agitator, e.g., brushing, beating, shaking :)

Patent 5255409: Electric vacuum cleaner having an electric blower driven in accordance with the conditions of floor surfaces
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : MACHINES : With air blast or suction : With automatic control : Air blast only (e.g., boiler soot-blower))

Patent 5255410: Vacuum cleaner
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : MACHINES : With air blast or suction : With dust or dirt handling or storing or separating, e.g., filter bags : Separator mounted on or attached to manipulating handle, e.g., push broom type : Handle movable relative to floor tool air exhaust conduit : By insertion or attachment of additive converter)

Patent 5255411: Lift-off mechanism for an upright vacuum cleaner
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : MACHINES : With air blast or suction : Convertible : Plural selective air draft means, e.g., on-floor to off-floor : With agitator and/or fan interlock, e.g., floor or rug safety feature : Floor nozzle elevating : Plural diverse types, e.g., beating and brushing)

Patent 5255412: Air amplified mini-vacuum
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : MACHINES : With air blast or suction : Jet pump suction-devices : For hollow work, internal cleaning, e.g., tube soot-blowers)

Patent 5255413: Furniture knob and process for attaching to furniture
(MISCELLANEOUS HARDWARE : HANDLE, HANDLE COMPONENT, OR HANDLE ADJUNCT : Drawer pull : Knob type : With means permanently connecting the handle to a carried article)

Patent 5255414: Replacement handle for suitcase, attache case and the like
(MISCELLANEOUS HARDWARE : HANDLE, HANDLE COMPONENT, OR HANDLE ADJUNCT : Luggage-type (loop style) handgrip for carrying (e.g., suitcase, handbag, briefcase, shopping bag, package, etc.) : Swinging handle : With means permanently connecting the handle to a carried article : Wood track)

Patent 5255415: Integral common duct with suction hoods for waste removal
(TEXTILES: FIBER PREPARATION : WORKING : Carding : Waste recovering : Doffer comb)

Patent 5255416: Combing machine with means for limiting movement of top nipper
(TEXTILES: FIBER PREPARATION : WORKING : Combing : Tuft combing : With oscillating or reciprocating nipper : Adjusting : Adjusting)

Patent 5255417: Decorative multi-part ornamentations and the fabrication thereof
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : BUTTON WITH FASTENER : Covers : Metal or plastic caps : With operating devices)

Patent 5255418: Automatically locking slider for concealed zipper
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : ZIPPER OR REQUIRED COMPONENT THEREOF : Slider having specific configuration, construction, adaptation, or material : Including position locking-means attached thereto : Having surface engaging element shifted by reorientation of pull tab : Resilient or spring biased element : Biased by distinct spring :)

Patent 5255419: Tentering apparatus and method
(TEXTILES: CLOTH FINISHING : EXPANDING DEVICE FOR TEXTILE WEBS : Spreader : Acting on fabric edge only : Edge-retaining traveler set (i.e., tenter) : Multi-dimensional spreader (e.g., tube or spider))

Patent 5255420: Plate replacing apparatus for a printing press
(METAL WORKING : MEANS TO ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE : By rotation of work part : Well protector to sucker rod)

Patent 5255421: Wreath making apparatus
(METAL WORKING : MEANS TO ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE : Overedge assembling means : Clip applier : Single header)

Patent 5255422: Scalpel blade on-off tool
(METAL WORKING : MEANS TO ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE : Puller or pusher means, contained force multiplying operator : Having lever operator : Plier type means : Plate or bar forms work-engager)

Patent 5255423: Process for installing a helical added thread in an internally threaded orifice for repairing the internal threads of the orifice
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Repairing : By attaching repair preform, e.g., remaking, restoring, or patching : Mechanically attaching preform by separate fastener : Metallurgically attaching preform)

Patent 5255424: Manufacture of a heavy duty elastomeric bearing
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Combined manufacture including applying or shaping of fluent material : Coating : And casting : At least one part nonmetallic)

Patent 5255425: Method of manufacturing laminated core for dynamo-electric machine
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Dynamoelectric machine : Burnishing tool reciprocates across work surface)

Patent 5255426: Method of making a carbon commutator
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Dynamoelectric machine : Commutator or slip ring assembly :)

Patent 5255427: Ceramic hollow bodies and method of manufacturing such bodies
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Resistor making : Strain gauge making : Applying terminal)

Patent 5255428: Electrooptic polymer voltage sensor and method of manufacture thereof
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Electret making : Contact or terminal manufacturing)

Patent 5255429: Component mounting apparatus
(METAL WORKING : MEANS TO ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE : With signal, scale, illuminator, or optical viewer : Responsive to work or work-related machine element)

Patent 5255430: Method of assembling a module for a smart card
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Conductor or circuit manufacturing : Beam lead frame or beam lead device : Applying terminal)

Patent 5255431: Method of using frozen epoxy for placing pin-mounted components in a circuit module
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Conductor or circuit manufacturing : On flat or curved insulated base, e.g., printed circuit, etc. : Assembling to base an electrical component, e.g., capacitor, etc. : By metal fusion : With deforming of lead or terminal)

Patent 5255432: Method for manufacturing a seal between machine parts
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Prime mover or fluid pump making : Seal or packing making : Including metal forging or die shaping)

Patent 5255433: Engine block cylinder liners made of aluminum alloy composites
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Prime mover or fluid pump making : Cylinder, cylinder head or engine valve sleeve making : With liner, coating, or sleeve : By coating or cladding)

Patent 5255434: Process and apparatus for the continuous production of an irrigating tube
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Gas and water specific plumbing component making : Including metal shaping and diverse operation)

Patent 5255435: Apparatus and method for removing bearings
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Process for making bearing or component thereof : Demounting : Anti-friction bearing or component thereof)

Patent 5255436: Knife and sheath assembly
(CUTLERY : SHEATHED : Cutlery)

Patent 5255437: Clipper for trimming hair in a nostril
(CUTLERY : HAIR CUTTERS FOR INSIDE NOSE OR EAR : Shears)

Patent 5255438: Combination knife and shears apparatus
(CUTLERY : CUTTING TOOLS : Plural cooperating blades : Shears : Pivoted blade : Intermediate pivot : Pivoted handles)

Patent 5255439: Spaghetti tool
(CUTLERY : FORKS : Adjustable blade)

Patent 5255440: Archery alignment method
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : STRAIGHT-LINE LIGHT RAY TYPE : Structurally installed : Archery bow : Multimarkers)

Patent 5255441: Prism pole for a surveying system
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : STRAIGHT-LINE LIGHT RAY TYPE : Rod or target : With leveling or plumbing adjunct : Each separately adjustable)

Patent 5255442: Vehicle compass with electronic sensor
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : INDICATOR OF DIRECTION OF FORCE TRAVERSING NATURAL MEDIA : Magnetic field responsive : Electro-magnet or inductor (e.g., flux valve, etc.) : Error-producting-field minimizing)

Patent 5255443: Post level with detent
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : INDICATOR OF DIRECTION OF FORCE TRAVERSING NATURAL MEDIA : Level or plumb, terrestrial gravitation responsive : Work, or workman, attaching means : Requiring no modification of the work : Encircling clamp, loop, or strap : By multiple circuit paths through conductive fluid)

Patent 5255444: Microwave drying/mixing apparatus
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : MATERIAL TREATED BY ELECTROMAGNETIC ENERGY : Microwave energy : Plural units or chambers)

Patent 5255445: Process for drying metal surfaces using gaseous hydrides to inhibit moisture adsorption and for removing adsorbed moisture from the metal
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : PROCESS : Gas or vapor contact with treated material : With specific support for hollow article)

Patent 5255446: Method for eliminating pollutants and/or bad-smelling substances from a gaseous flow produced by the drying of a damp substrate
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : PROCESS : Gas or vapor contact with treated material : Treatment of gas or vapor : Combustion of gas or vapor : Combusted gas or vapor recirculated to treating chamber : With vaporization of condensed gas or vapor)

Patent 5255447: Heat protection hood
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : APPARATUS : Rotary drums or receptacles : External : Plural : Gas or vapor circulation for contact with treated material : Silicon-controlled rectifier (SCR))

Patent 5255448: Dry can drying apparatus having tangential blowers
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : APPARATUS : Rotary drums or receptacles : External : Plural : Gas or vapor circulation for contact with treated material : Silicon-controlled rectifier (SCR))

Patent 5255449: Cloth dryer
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : APPARATUS : Rotary drums or receptacles : With gas or vapor flow for contact with treated material : With heating means : With drum or receptacle enclosing housing : Specific housing structure :)

Patent 5255451: Insert member for use in an athletic shoe
(BOOTS, SHOES, AND LEGGINGS : SOLES : Laminated : Fillers : Spring)

Patent 5255452: Method and means for creating anti-gravity illusion
(BOOTS, SHOES, AND LEGGINGS : BOOTS AND SHOES : Occupational or athletic shoe (e.g., roof climbing, gardening, etc.) : Shank support)

Patent 5255453: Football shoe and method therefor
(BOOTS, SHOES, AND LEGGINGS : BOOTS AND SHOES : Occupational or athletic shoe (e.g., roof climbing, gardening, etc.) : Athletic shoe or attachment therefor : Attachment (e.g., weight for shoe, etc.) : Cleat (e.g., movable, detachable, etc.) : Snow shoe (e.g., having binding, harness, etc.))

Patent 5255454: Apparatus for preparing trenches
(EXCAVATING : DITCHER : Wheel excavator : Transverse axis : Conveyor)

Patent 5255455: Adjustable frame for scrolling and stretching needlepoint fabrics
(TEXTILES: IRONING OR SMOOTHING : SMOOTHING IMPLEMENTS : Stretchers : Cloth-stretcher frame : Weight increasers)

Patent 5255456: Double layer card
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : DISPLAY CARD : Multilayer sheet : Having distinct members connected by locking tabs and slots)

Patent 5255457: Figurine picture frame
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : PICTURE FRAME : Cord or wire frame : Height and width)

Patent 5255458: Three-dimensional picture corners
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : PICTURE FRAME : Support : Suspended frame : Suspension device unitary with corner connector : Support retained in supporting position by member folded from frame or support)

Patent 5255459: Framing system for signs
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : SIGNS : Stretched or tensioned : Lettering kit)

Patent 5255460: Diagrammatic indicator plate assembly
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : DISPLAY DEVICE WITH FREE ARTICLE MOVEMENT : With dispersion of fluid medium)

Patent 5255461: Sound producing decorative article
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : THREE-DIMENSIONAL MOVABLE FIGURE DISPLAY DEVICE : With translation of figure : Automobile hood ornament)

Patent 5255462: Sign with variable indicators
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : CHANGING EXHIBITOR : Inscription cover : Sliding : Illuminated)

Patent 5255463: Rotating sign assembly
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : CHANGING EXHIBITOR : Rotatable carrier for display item : Plural cylindrical or polygonal rotatable carrier : Biaxial : Carrier with common positive drive : Polarized)

Patent 5255464: Tailgate sign
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : SIGNS : Automotive vehicle carried : Reflectors arranged in the outline of indicia)

Patent 5255465: Multiple display sign assembly
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : CHANGING EXHIBITOR : Rotatable carrier for display item : Plural cylindrical or polygonal rotatable carrier : Biaxial : Carrier with common positive drive : Polarized)

Patent 5255466: Flexible face sign
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : SIGNS : Stretched or tensioned : Lettering kit)

Patent 5255467: Hydrodynamic fishing sinker
(FISHING, TRAPPING, AND VERMIN DESTROYING : FISHING : Line-attached bodies, hooks and rigs : Line-guiding or twist-controlling, e.g., trolling vanes, otters : Nonmarginal and/or nonpivoted hook attachments)

Patent 5255468: Insect attracting and capturing apparatus
(FISHING, TRAPPING, AND VERMIN DESTROYING : TRAPS : Insect : Illuminated : Towable)

Patent 5255469: Implement for the removal of insects or the like from plants
(FISHING, TRAPPING, AND VERMIN DESTROYING : VERMIN DESTROYING : Insect : Catchers : Machines : Suction : Traveling :)

Patent 5255470: Vehicle door glass regulator
(MOVABLE OR REMOVABLE CLOSURES : MOUNTED FOR MULTIDIRECTIONAL OR OBLIQUE MOVEMENT : In plane of closure; e.g., oblique : Permits movement from housing to raised closed position : Terminal cam)

Patent 5255471: Friction stays
(MOVABLE OR REMOVABLE CLOSURES : MOUNTED FOR MULTIDIRECTIONAL OR OBLIQUE MOVEMENT : Swings on plural axes; e.g., pivotal link arms : With additional slide guiding closure movement : Guide on portal frame : Pivot on vertically oscillating lever)

Patent 5255472: Trim lip for a weather seal
(MOVABLE OR REMOVABLE CLOSURES : CLOSURE SEAL; E.G., STRIKER GASKET OR WEATHERSTRIP : U-shaped member or portion mounts seal : Closure carried)

Patent 5255473: Refrigerator door assembly with stylized substantially all glass front
(MOVABLE OR REMOVABLE CLOSURES : PANEL WITH CLOSURE FEATURE : Windlace-type)

Patent 5255474: Polishing spindle
(ABRADING : MACHINE : Rotary tool : Means to rotate tool : Hydraulic driver : Rotary work holder)

Patent 5255475: Tool for grinding the teeth of bevel gears having longitudinally curved teeth
(ABRADING : RIGID TOOL : Rotary disk : Ribbed periphery)

Patent 5255476: Honing mandrel construction
(ABRADING : CARRIER FOR A RADIALLY MOVABLE TOOL : Including tools resiliently urged toward work)

Patent 5255477: Easily cleanable roof gutters
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : COVER WITH SURFACE WATER RECEIVER AT EAVE OR VALLEY : Seating arrangement)

Patent 5255478: Modular institutional workstations
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : INCLUDING COMPONENT (E.G., WALL) DESIGNED TO RECEIVE A DISPARATE ARTICLE HAVING DISPARATE ARTICLE MOUNTED THERETO : Task-area type repositionable component (e.g., modular booth, workstation, or concession stand) : Wall juncture (e.g., bathtub surround kit))

Patent 5255479: Emergency escape hatch
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : WITH ADJUNCTIVE MEANS FOR ASSEMBLY OR DISASSEMBLY : Structure includes tool or opening to provide access for a tool used in operating a locking, latching, attaching, or adjusting means : Panel joined to or released from peripheral frame : Adjustable pedestal)

Patent 5255480: Ground anchoring system
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : PIERCING OR EXPANDING EARTH ANCHOR : Pivot means connecting separate fluke or hook : Screw operated)

Patent 5255481: Spacer and spacer frame for an insulating glazing unit and method of making same
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : TRANSPARENT PANEL HAVING ACTIVE TREATMENT WITH GAS OR LIQUID : Hygroscopic material; e.g., internal drier : With laterally spaced foundation element)

Patent 5255482: Tile flooring structure
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : ADHERED COPLANAR VENEER TILE-TYPE FACER; E.G., PARQUET : Tiles embedded in settable material)

Patent 5255483: Squeak resistant panel/window assembly for vehicles
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : WINDOW OR WINDOW SASH, SILL, MULLION, OR GLAZING : Spacing pane from disparate edging : For size adjustment)

Patent 5255484: Method for fastening of elastomeric or insulating materials between two structural components
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : SHEETLIKE ELEMENT ASSEMBLED PARALLEL TO EXISTING WALL, CEILING, OR FLOOR (E.G., INSULATING PANEL, SHEATHING) : Assembled with fastening device : Mounted on frame)

Patent 5255485: Apparatus and method for installing roofing fasteners
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : DISPARATE SHEET LAMINA BETWEEN EXPOSED SURFACES OF WALL, FLOOR, OR ROOF (E.G., VAPOR BARRIER, WATERPROOFING MEMBRANE) : Tie crossing dividing lamina : Insulation defines air enclosing cell or compartment)

Patent 5255486: Louver door construction
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : LOUVERED PANEL : Interfitted with surfacing section)

Patent 5255487: Door reinforcement tube
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : SHAFT (I.E., ELONGATED RIGID STRUCTURE) : For vehicle : Window came, glazing bar, etc.)

Patent 5255488: Tie-wire for concrete form
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : PROCESSES : Tension member (e.g., re-bar))

Patent 5255489: Construction apparatus for buildings and constructing method therewith
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : PROCESSES : Column, mast, etc., construction : Using prefabricated unit)

Patent 5255490: Sealing and delivery device for double-layered carton sealing machine
(PACKAGE MAKING : WITH COVER-ADJUNCT APPLICATION OR FORMATION : Adjunct comprising nonencircling strip, e.g., stamp, label or gap filler : Applied to package : To seal package : Box : Butter)

Patent 5255491: Method and apparatus for applying bands to crates
(PACKAGE MAKING : METHODS : Applying a partial cover : Banding :)

Patent 5255492: Detachable cover and drum liner for storage and transport of controlled materials
(PACKAGE MAKING : METHODS : With contents treating : Vacuum or gas treating : Flexible preform cover (e.g., bags, pouches) : Against side of receptacle)

Patent 5255493: Package assembly machine and method
(PACKAGE MAKING : METHODS : Filling preformed receptacle : With protective media (e.g., shock absorbing))

Patent 5255494: Method and apparatus for forming carton opening arrangement, and cartons made thereby
(PACKAGE MAKING : METHODS : Closing package or filled receptacle : By heat sealing : Bag, tube, center-folded web)

Patent 5255495: Adjustable girth former
(PACKAGE MAKING : WITH MEANS RESPONSIVE TO A SENSED CONDITION : Of individual contents or group feed or delivery : By dimension of contents : By sensing each individual article of the group or subgroup)

Patent 5255496: Device for transferring objects against the current of a gas stream
(PACKAGE MAKING : WITH CONTENTS TREATING : Vacuum or inert atmosphere : With receptacle forming : Atmospheric pressure)

Patent 5255497: Flat sided forming tube for a form-fill-seal machine
(PACKAGE MAKING : PROGRESSIVELY SEAMED COVER WEB OR WEB FOLDS : With closing of web between package units : Longitudinal tube formed from single web : Vertically disposed tube : Twisting of string or wire)

Patent 5255498: Envelope stuffing apparatus
(PACKAGE MAKING : APPARATUS FOR FORMING OR PARTIALLY FORMING RECEPTACLE AND SUBSEQUENTLY FILLING : Forming by opening or setting up collapsed receptacle : Letter-type envelope : Simultaneously longitudinal and transverse seaming)

Patent 5255499: Race horse harness attachment for sulkies
(HARNESS FOR WORKING ANIMAL : TRACK : Leg spreaders)

Patent 5255500: Cutter unit for combines
(HARVESTERS : CORNSTALK TYPE : Cutters : With toppers : With catchers)

Patent 5255501: Baler for forming cylindrical bales
(HARVESTERS : RAKING AND BUNDLING : Tree shaker)

Patent 5255502: Yarn piece method and yarn piecing apparatus
(TEXTILES: SPINNING, TWISTING, AND TWINING : APPARATUS AND PROCESSES : Splicing : With stopping or starting)

Patent 5255503: Frictional false-twisting unit with electromotive drive
(TEXTILES: SPINNING, TWISTING, AND TWINING : APPARATUS AND PROCESSES : Driving : Band : Friction)

Patent 5255504: Electrical power generation
(POWER PLANTS : COMBUSTION PRODUCTS USED AS MOTIVE FLUID : Process : Having fuel conversion (e.g., reforming, etc.) : Solid fuel : Check valve feeds air to exhaust system)

Patent 5255505: System for capturing heat transferred from compressed cooling air in a gas turbine
(POWER PLANTS : COMBUSTION PRODUCTS USED AS MOTIVE FLUID : Combustion products generator : Having turbine : And cooling : In an axial direction)

Patent 5255506: Solid fuel combustion system for gas turbine engine
(POWER PLANTS : COMBUSTION PRODUCTS USED AS MOTIVE FLUID : With combustible gas generator : Flame screen)

Patent 5255507: Combined cycle power plant incorporating atmospheric circulating fluidized bed boiler and gasifier
(POWER PLANTS : COMBUSTION PRODUCTS USED AS MOTIVE FLUID : With combustible gas generator : Flame screen)

Patent 5255508: Fuel nozzle assembly and method for making the assembly
(POWER PLANTS : COMBUSTION PRODUCTS USED AS MOTIVE FLUID : Having expansible connection : Combustor or fuel system : Water or steam)

Patent 5255509: Particle bed reactor-powered turbine engine
(POWER PLANTS : REACTION MOTOR (E.G., MOTIVE FLUID GENERATOR AND REACTION NOZZLE, ETC.) : Electric, nuclear, or radiated energy fluid heating means :)

Patent 5255510: Thrust reverser for a high-bypass ratio turbofan engine
(POWER PLANTS : REACTION MOTOR (E.G., MOTIVE FLUID GENERATOR AND REACTION NOZZLE, ETC.) : Interrelated reaction motors : Air and diverse fluid discharge from separate discharge outlets (e.g., fan jet, etc.) : Having thrust reverser : Including injecting modifying fluid)

Patent 5255511: Method and apparatus for operational monitoring of a catalytic converter of an internal combustion engine and a catalytic converter to be
(POWER PLANTS : INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE WITH TREATMENT OR HANDLING OF EXHAUST GAS : Methods : Anti-pollution : Motive fluid is vaporized liquid)

Patent 5255512: Air fuel ratio feedback control
(POWER PLANTS : INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE WITH TREATMENT OR HANDLING OF EXHAUST GAS : Methods : Anti-pollution : Motive fluid is vaporized liquid)

Patent 5255513: Method of operating a scramjet including integrated inlet and combustor
(POWER PLANTS : REACTION MOTOR (E.G., MOTIVE FLUID GENERATOR AND REACTION NOZZLE, ETC.) : Method of operation :)

Patent 5255514: Apparatus and method for improving the performance of a turbocharger-equipped engine
(POWER PLANTS : FLUID MOTOR MEANS DRIVEN BY WASTE HEAT OR BY EXHAUST ENERGY FROM INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE : With supercharging means for engine : Supercharging means driven by engine exhaust actuated motor : With coordinated fuel control means for engine)

Patent 5255515: Method and arrangement for obtaining an evaluation value for the performance loss of a catalytic converter
(POWER PLANTS : INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE WITH TREATMENT OR HANDLING OF EXHAUST GAS : Methods : Anti-pollution : Motive fluid is vaporized liquid)

Patent 5255516: Coreless torque converter
(POWER PLANTS : PRESSURE FLUID SOURCE AND MOTOR : Coaxial impeller and turbine unit : Having separate guide or reaction means in circuit including impeller and turbine : Rotatable guide or reaction means coaxial with the impeller : Exhaust valve)

Patent 5255517: Control device for hydraulic operating cylinders of a combined lifting platform and a closing wall of a vehicle
(POWER PLANTS : PRESSURE FLUID SOURCE AND MOTOR : Condition responsive control of or by input to input pump drive means : Pressure or volume responsive means shifts the relationship)

Patent 5255518: Reversible mechanochemical engines comprised of bioelastomers capable of modulable inverse temperature transitions for the interconversion of
(POWER PLANTS : MOTOR OPERATED BY EXPANSION AND/OR CONTRACTION OF A UNIT OF MASS OF MOTIVATING MEDIUM : Mass is a solid : Motor having regenerator for mass)

Patent 5255519: Method and apparatus for increasing efficiency and productivity in a power generation cycle
(POWER PLANTS : MOTIVE FLUID ENERGIZED BY EXTERNALLY APPLIED HEAT : Process of power production or system operation : Including mixing or separating materials of different chemical compositions in a motive fluid flow path : Gaseous)

Patent 5255520: Advanced thermoelectric heating and cooling system
(REFRIGERATION : USING ELECTRICAL OR MAGNETIC EFFECT : Thermoelectric; e.g., peltier effect :)

Patent 5255521: Gas cycle engine for refrigerator
(REFRIGERATION : GAS COMPRESSION, HEAT REGENERATION AND EXPANSION, E.G., STIRLING CYCLE : Thermoelectric; e.g., peltier effect)

Patent 5255522: Vaporization of liquid oxygen for increased argon recovery
(REFRIGERATION : CRYOGENIC TREATMENT OF GAS OR GAS MIXTURE : Separation of gas mixture : Air : Distillation : Downstream operation : Flowline expansion engine : Low pressure nitrogen :)

Patent 5255523: Method and apparatus for determining the solid fraction of a stored cryogenic refrigeration system
(REFRIGERATION : CRYOGENIC TREATMENT OF GAS OR GAS MIXTURE : Solidification : Including specific circuitry or heat exchanger material)

Patent 5255524: Dual heat pump cycles for increased argon recovery
(REFRIGERATION : CRYOGENIC TREATMENT OF GAS OR GAS MIXTURE : Separation of gas mixture : Air : Distillation : Downstream operation : Flowline expansion engine : Low pressure nitrogen :)

Patent 5255525: System and method for atomization of liquid metal
(REFRIGERATION : STORAGE OF SOLIDIFIED OR LIQUIFIED GAS (E.G., CRYOGEN) : With sorbing or mixing : Air)

Patent 5255526: Multi-mode air conditioning unit with energy storage system
(REFRIGERATION : PROCESSES : Accumulating holdover ice in situ : With stirring, agitating or scraping of the solidification zone)

Patent 5255527: Method of testing the purity of refrigerant flowing through a refrigeration system
(REFRIGERATION : PROCESSES : Separating or preventing formation of undesirables : By utilizing fluid strange to system)

Patent 5255528: Method and apparatus for recuperating waste heat in absorption systems
(REFRIGERATION : PROCESSES : Evaporation induced by sorption : Indirect by using heat transfer fluid external of cycle)

Patent 5255529: Environmental control system
(REFRIGERATION : AUTOMATIC CONTROL : Of external fluid or means : Diverse control or response : External fluid and refrigeration producer : Of cooling fluid)

Patent 5255530: System of two zone refrigerator temperature control
(REFRIGERATION : AUTOMATIC CONTROL : Of external fluid or means : Diverse control or response : External fluid and refrigeration producer : Of cooling fluid)

Patent 5255531: Refrigerator mullion assembly with hot gas defrost tube
(REFRIGERATION : WITH MEANS PREVENTING OR HANDLING ATMOSPHERIC CONDENSATE RELATIVE TO HEAT ABSORBER : Means utilizing heat developed by refrigeration producer : Heating principal heat absorber, e.g., evaporator)

Patent 5255532: Air conditioner
(REFRIGERATION : REVERSIBLE, I.E., HEAT PUMP : External fluid flow reversed : Isolated from coolant)

Patent 5255533: Ice box for spherical drink container
(REFRIGERATION : WITHDRAWABLE LIQUID, E.G., DISPENSER : In indirect heat exchanging relationship to coolant : Ice holder and cooled liquid container concentrically nested : Elongated vertical passage for melt and air)

Patent 5255534: System and process for operating and absorption cycle around a crystallization curve of the solution
(REFRIGERATION : REFRIGERATION PRODUCER : Sorbent type : Means for discharging impurity from system)

Patent 5255535: Refrigerator with spine fin evaporator
(REFRIGERATION : REFRIGERATION PRODUCER : Evaporator, e.g., heat exchanger : Fixed restrictor)

Patent 5255536: Defrost assembly
(REFRIGERATION : REFRIGERATION PRODUCER : Evaporator, e.g., heat exchanger : Fixed restrictor)

Patent 5255537: Flat-bed knitting machine
(TEXTILES: KNITTING : INDEPENDENT-NEEDLE MACHINES : Straight : Special stitch : Narrowing and widening)

Patent 5255538: Fabric and knitting
(TEXTILES: KNITTING : INDEPENDENT-NEEDLE MACHINES : Straight : Multiple-needle bank : With stitch-length variation : Narrowing and widening)

Patent 5255539: Apparatus for treating a web
(TEXTILES: FLUID TREATING APPARATUS : MACHINES : Combined operations : Squeezing and liquid flowing : Carrier roll and platen)

Patent 5255540: Pressurized dynamic washer
(TEXTILES: FLUID TREATING APPARATUS : MACHINES : Liquid flowing : Fixed liquid receptacle : With liquid supply and efflux : Conditioning chutes)

Patent 5255541: Collar laundering machine
(TEXTILES: FLUID TREATING APPARATUS : MACHINES : Liquid applying : Tricklers and sprinklers : Intermittent liquid applicator)

Patent 5255542: Locking device for container doors
(LOCKS : PORTABLE : Padlocks : Key-controlled : Non-shackle type : Single stem or shank : Swinging detent)

Patent 5255543: Opener for security package with spring loaded keying mechanism
(LOCKS : SPECIAL APPLICATION : For antitheft signaling device on protected article : Parts, accessories, attachments and adjuncts)

Patent 5255544: Housing for a lock in an automobile steering lock
(LOCKS : SPECIAL APPLICATION : For control and machine elements : Handle, handwheel or knob : Rotary or swinging : Universal mounting)

Patent 5255545: Gooseneck trailer hitch locking device
(LOCKS : SPECIAL APPLICATION : For control and machine elements : Bolt, nut, stud, stud-cap : Encased : Brake type)

Patent 5255546: Apparatus for inflating inflatable articles and securing mobile articles to other objects
(LOCKS : SPECIAL APPLICATION : For cycles : Bolt, nut, stud, stud-cap)

Patent 5255547: Ignition lock with dual unlocking modes
(LOCKS : SPECIAL APPLICATION : For automotive vehicles : Steering mechanism with switch : With switch)

Patent 5255548: Method for roller levelling of heavy plate
(METAL DEFORMING : WITH USE OF CONTROL MEANS ENERGIZED IN RESPONSE TO ACTIVATOR STIMULATED BY CONDITION SENSOR : Metal deforming by use of roller or roller-like tool element : Including plural sensors or sensor responsive to comparison between plural conditions : Sensing work or product (e.g., by X-ray) : Sensing temperature : Sensing cross sectional dimension)

Patent 5255549: Tension leveler roll cleaning system and method
(METAL DEFORMING : WITH CLEANING, DESCALING, OR LUBRICATION OF WORK OR PRODUCT : Mechanical cleaning : Work stop position)

Patent 5255550: Device for drawing sheet materials in particular sheet blanks
(METAL DEFORMING : BY APPLICATION OF FLUENT MEDIUM, OR ENERGY FIELD : With actuated tool engaging work : During longitudinal movement of work)

Patent 5255551: Precious metal wire drawing machine and method
(METAL DEFORMING : BY PULLING WORKPIECE THROUGH CLOSED PERIPHERY DIE (E.G., ROD-, TUBE-, OR WIRE-DRAWING) : Utilizing specified work moving means : Interrelated work gripper and carrier : Single element ("impact extrusion" type))

Patent 5255552: Hydroelastic deep-drawing apparatus
(METAL DEFORMING : BY USE OF CLOSED-DIE AND COACTING WORK-FORCER (E.G., PUSH-DRAWING) : Cup or shell drawing (i.e., deep drawing) : With application of frictional restraining force to work during deformation : With yieldable actuation of work-gripper (e.g., spring-biased blank-holder) : Blank detaching)

Patent 5255553: Method and apparatus for determining specific thermal conductivity parameters of gases
(MEASURING AND TESTING : GAS CONTENT OF A LIQUID OR A SOLID : Of a liquid : Of a beverage)

Patent 5255554: Connecting circuit for an oxygen probe and method for checking for a correct probe connection
(MEASURING AND TESTING : GAS ANALYSIS : Gas of combustion : Air-fuel ratio : Pressure)

Patent 5255555: Method for determining particle response characteristics
(MEASURING AND TESTING : GAS ANALYSIS : Solid content of gas : Detector detail)

Patent 5255556: Air quality indicator and control for air quality machine
(MEASURING AND TESTING : GAS ANALYSIS : Ambient air : Impurity : Expanding-sorption element)

Patent 5255557: Apparatus for testing a tube for its strength to resist internal pressure
(MEASURING AND TESTING : WITH FLUID PRESSURE : Safety feature or containment structure)

Patent 5255558: Method and device for testing condoms
(MEASURING AND TESTING : WITH FLUID PRESSURE : Leakage : Internal gauging)

Patent 5255559: Apparatus for testing the gas-tightness of a joint between hollow members
(MEASURING AND TESTING : WITH FLUID PRESSURE : Leakage : Between fitted parts (e.g., joints) : Radiator)

Patent 5255560: Apparatus and process for measuring the irregular running of an internal combustion engine and application of the process
(MEASURING AND TESTING : MOTOR AND ENGINE TESTING : Pressure derivative)

Patent 5255561: Apparatus for measuring smoothness
(MEASURING AND TESTING : TIRE, TREAD OR ROADWAY : Responsive to force)

Patent 5255562: Measurement of interfacial strength of a composite material
(MEASURING AND TESTING : SHEET, WOVEN FABRIC OR FIBER : Filament : With recorder)

Patent 5255563: Apparatus for retarding the measuring spindle of a balancing machine
(MEASURING AND TESTING : ROTOR UNBALANCE : Dynamic (spinning) : With electrical sensor and indicator : Vaporization (e.g., evaporation, distillation, etc.))

Patent 5255564: Apparatus for the discrimination of chemical liquids via sound speed measurements
(MEASURING AND TESTING : VIBRATION : By mechanical waves : Beamed : Velocity or propagation time measurement : Horizontal fulcrum)

Patent 5255565: Method and apparatus for monitoring multiple points on a vibrating structure
(MEASURING AND TESTING : VIBRATION : Resonance, frequency, or amplitude study : Electromagnetic drive)

Patent 5255566: Bearing construction and vibration detecting apparatus
(MEASURING AND TESTING : VIBRATION : Sensing apparatus : With electrically controlled indicator : Rotating machinery or device : Current generating or modifying)

Patent 5255567: Torque transducer
(MEASURING AND TESTING : DYNAMOMETERS : Responsive to torque : During transmission to an external load : By measuring elastic deformation of a torque transmitting member : Using an electrical sensor : Inductance or reluctance sensor : Detecting magnetostrictive or magnetoelastic property : Interlaced teeth)

Patent 5255568: Liquid sample/reagent metering and delivery method
(MEASURING AND TESTING : SAMPLER, SAMPLE HANDLING, ETC. : Conduit or passageway section capture chamber : Single valve unit : Capture chamber within valve unit : Mounted for flow zone traverse)

Patent 5255569: Slant plate type compressor with variable displacement mechanism
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : ROTARY DRIVEN DEVICE ADJUSTABLE DURING OPERATION RELATIVE TO ITS SUPPORTING STRUCTURE : Rotary to or from reciprocating or oscillating : Cam and slide : Wabbler type : Grooved)

Patent 5255570: Safety shift-lock device for selector of automatic power transmission
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : CONTROL LEVER AND LINKAGE SYSTEMS : Multiple controlled elements : Transmission control : Restriction of shift, gear selection, or gear engagement : Separate actuator to disengage restrictor : Roller)

Patent 5255571: Three degree of freedom actuator system
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : CONTROL LEVER AND LINKAGE SYSTEMS : Multiple controlling elements for single controlled element : Robotic arm : Joint between elements : Wrist : Flexible control element)

Patent 5255572: Variable stroke mechanism
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : CONTROL LEVER AND LINKAGE SYSTEMS : Variable output force : Levers : Adjustable : Lazy tongs)

Patent 5255573: Winch handle
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : CONTROL LEVER AND LINKAGE SYSTEMS : Variable output force : Handles : Hand crank : Pedal controlled)

Patent 5255574: Device for removing and inserting stoppers of containers filled with a liquid
(TOOLS : RECEPTACLE CLOSURE REMOVER : Power-, vacuum-, or fluid pressure-operated : Attached to receptacle or closure)

Patent 5255575: Multi-purpose hand tool
(TOOLS : HAMMER : Having replaceable striking face : Magnetic)

Patent 5255576: Adjustable universal ratcheting fire hydrant wrench
(TOOLS : WRENCH, SCREWDRIVER, OR DRIVER THEREFOR : Handle clutched to head : One-way detent drive, e.g., ratchet : Pivoted pawl : Reversing : Single : Extension coil spring between jaw and handle member)

Patent 5255577: Tire chain tensioning
(TOOLS : SKID CHAIN APPLYING TOOLS : Plug or patch inserters)

Patent 5255578: Wrench having a positioning device
(TOOLS : WRENCH, SCREWDRIVER, OR DRIVER THEREFOR : Rigid jaws : Enclosed (e.g., socket) : Work-holding : Dust protectors)

Patent 5255579: Pivoting jaw locking tool
(TOOLS : TOOL JAW(S) POSITIONED BY RELATIVELY MOVABLE PLURAL HANDLES (E.G., PLIERS) : Jaw features : Jaw attachment and/or inserts : Articulated : By detachment)

Patent 5255580: Method and apparatus for turning a concave cut in a workpiece
(TURNING : PATTERN SECTION : Tool simultaneously moving axially)

Patent 5255581: Peeling machine
(TURNING : LATHE : Having hollow cutter head : Bar feeder)

Patent 5255582: Tool holder having integral wedge clamping mechanism
(TURNING : LATHE : Tool rest : Stop (e.g., carriage, tool, work, etc.))

Patent 5255583: Method of preparing a shaped sugar cane product
(CUTTING : PROCESSES : Plural cutting steps : Cyclically varying rate of tool or work movement)

Patent 5255584: Device for cutting and stacking of products packed in a foil tube
(CUTTING : WITH PRODUCT HANDLING MEANS : Including means to form or hold pile of product pieces : In stacked or packed relation : Including means to deliver individual pieces to a stack holder : By movement of stack holder)

Patent 5255585: Vacuum system for cryostats
(CUTTING : WITH PRODUCT HANDLING MEANS : By fluid current : By suction means : Upon emergence from hollow cutter)

Patent 5255586: Radial arm saw circle cutting apparatus
(CUTTING : WITH MEANS TO GUIDE MOVING WORK : In pivotal or arcuate movement : With means to vary distance between pulley or sprocket axes)

Patent 5255587: Sheet cutting die press
(CUTTING : MEANS TO DRIVE OR TO GUIDE TOOL : With simple rectilinear reciprocating motion only : Tool driver movable relative to tool support : Cam or eccentric revolving about fixed axis : Successively acting)

Patent 5255588: Apparatus for making accurate cuts in thermoformed articles
(CUTTING : OTHER THAN COMPLETELY THROUGH WORK THICKNESS OR THROUGH WORK PRESENTED : Scoring : By use of plural independent rotary blades)

Patent 5255589: Calliope pipe converter, assembly, and method
(MUSIC : INSTRUMENTS : Wind : Details)

Patent 5255590: Control device for the load- dependent connection of a hydraulic stand by motor to a base-load motor
(MOTORS: EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER TYPE : PLURAL RELATIVELY MOVABLE OR RIGIDLY INTERCONNECTED WORKING MEMBERS : Condition responsive means for modifying working member operation : Pressure responsive valve divides motive fluid between motors : To give one motor priority to motive fluid over another : Working member covers exhaust port (409))

Patent 5255591: Fluid powered indexing apparatus
(EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : MUTUALLY RELATIVELY MOVABLE CYLINDER OR SLEEVE, MEMBER SEALINGLY SLIDABLE THEREIN AND OUTER CYLINDER THEREFOR : Cylinder or sleeve forms working member : With nonmetallic portion)

Patent 5255592: Wrist pin and method for manufacturing a wrist pin
(EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : PISTON : Open-ended hollow skirt type (e.g., trunk type) : Specific or diverse material; or welded, brazed or soldered joint : Coated : Fastener extends through end face)

Patent 5255593: Automatic brewer
(FOODS AND BEVERAGES: APPARATUS : BEVERAGE : Infusors : Automatic control : With agitating means)

Patent 5255594: Automatic coffee-making machine with direct-current motor drive and worm screws
(FOODS AND BEVERAGES: APPARATUS : BEVERAGE : Infusors : With agitating or compacting : Of infusive contact)

Patent 5255595: Cookie maker
(FOODS AND BEVERAGES: APPARATUS : COOKING : Opposed heated mold or surface type (e.g., waffle iron) : Electric feature : Fluid interchange)

Patent 5255596: System for processing products, in particular food
(FOODS AND BEVERAGES: APPARATUS : SUBJECTING FOOD TO AN ENCLOSED MODIFIED ATMOSPHERE : Including means to influence movement of gas within enclosure : With means to move food : Rotary pump)

Patent 5255597: Wire catch for a baler
(PRESSES : BINDING : Binder applying : Binder supported across passageway for material :)

Patent 5255598: Screen printing device with continuous registering of rotating stencils
(PRINTING : STENCILING : Rotary machines : Feeding or delivering : Pad inker)

Patent 5255599: Stencil and screen assembly for a printer
(PRINTING : STENCILING : Rotary machines : Internal inker : Pad inker)

Patent 5255600: Reinforced printing frame structure
(PRINTING : STENCILING : Stencils : Mounts, holders and extensions : Contact member)

Patent 5255601: Intaglio printing machine with wiping roll adjusting device
(PRINTING : INTAGLIO : Rotary : Wiper : Elements per se)

Patent 5255602: Apparatus for threading webs in rotary printing machines
(PRINTING : ROLLING CONTACT MACHINES : Rotary : Web : Feeding or delivering : Feeding or delivering)

Patent 5255603: Ink reservoir baffle
(PRINTING : INKERS : Roller : Fountain : Interrupter)

Patent 5255604: Pressure fluid supply valve assembly
(PRINTING : PRINTING MEMBERS : Plate mountings : Magnetic or vacuum means to hold printing plates : Detachable hooks)

Patent 5255605: Sheet-gripper device for sheet-fed rotary printing presses
(PRINTING : WORK SUPPORTING MEMBERS : Grippers : Cylinders : Making ready)

Patent 5255606: Drag roller device for printing apparatus
(PRINTING : CLEANING ATTACHMENTS : Anti-offset material application)

Patent 5255607: Method and apparatus for maintaining registration when making a printing plate
(PRINTING : PLANOGRAPHIC : Lithographic plate making, and processes of making or using copy elements, and elements per se : Including paper or cellulosic support having printing or non-printing surface)

 

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