Patents 5308099 - 5308351

 

 

Patent 5308099: Bicycle suspension system
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Occupant propelled type : With steering : One-wheel controlled : Frames and running gear : Yielding : Front forks and heads :)

Patent 5308100: Trailer coupler assembly
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Articulated vehicle : Selectively rigid or flexible : Side draft)

Patent 5308101: Elastically retractable automobile towing strap
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Articulated vehicle : Tow ropes, chains, etc. : With particular storage for retracted position : Extensible swingable tow bar with coacting guide for centering)

Patent 5308102: Elastic locking device, especially a heel portion of a safety ski binding
(LAND VEHICLES : SKATES : Shoe attaching means : Ski fasteners : Magnetic : With screw adjustment)

Patent 5308103: Collapsible luggage trolley
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Extensible : Folding : Cart : One- or two-wheeled : Collapsible handle : Laterally, inwardly collapsing wheels)

Patent 5308104: Steer-sensitive jounce bumper and bump plate
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Running gear : Suspension arrangement : Wheel separately supported upon individual stub axle (e.g., skein, spindle) : Vertically extending telescopic strut : Upper strut mount detail : Including longitudinally extending control arm or strut)

Patent 5308105: Steerable dual rear axle system for large vehicles
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Running gear : Equalized frame : Tandem axles : Oppositely swinging axles)

Patent 5308106: Air bag module cover assembly with horn blowing switch
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Attachment : Inflatable passenger restraint or confinement (e.g., air bag) or attachment : Deployment door : Antirattler)

Patent 5308107: Structure for mounting an air bag in an air bag system
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Attachment : Inflatable passenger restraint or confinement (e.g., air bag) or attachment : With specific mounting feature : Antirattler)

Patent 5308108: Manifold or retainer for a gas generator
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Attachment : Inflatable passenger restraint or confinement (e.g., air bag) or attachment : With specific mounting feature : Antirattler)

Patent 5308109: Air bag device for a passenger
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Attachment : Inflatable passenger restraint or confinement (e.g., air bag) or attachment : Supplemental bolsters)

Patent 5308110: Structure for mounting an air bag to a container in an air bag device for use in a passenger seat
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Attachment : Inflatable passenger restraint or confinement (e.g., air bag) or attachment : With specific mounting feature : Antirattler)

Patent 5308111: Inflatable restraint having an improved tether
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Attachment : Inflatable passenger restraint or confinement (e.g., air bag) or attachment : Deployment door : Antirattler)

Patent 5308112: Unfurled side impact air bag
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Attachment : Inflatable passenger restraint or confinement (e.g., air bag) or attachment : Inflated confinement specially positioned relative to occupant or conforming to the body shape of occupant : Mounted in vehicle and positioned laterally of occupant : Rack and pinion)

Patent 5308113: Airbag inflation-controlling member
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Attachment : Inflatable passenger restraint or confinement (e.g., air bag) or attachment : Specific confinement structure : With confinement expansion regulating tether or strap : Rack and pinion)

Patent 5308114: Wire cutting device for land vehicles
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Attachment : Exterior : Static-type antiskid counter weights)

Patent 5308115: Vehicle frame with overlapped sections
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Running gear : Specific vehicle frame : Assembled from prefabricated connectable sections : With rubber-type suspension)

Patent 5308116: Rear seat shoulder belt guide
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Attachment : Safety belt or harness (e.g., lap belt or shoulder harness) : Shoulder belt or harness : Having belt connected to member slidable in a vehicle-mounted track)

Patent 5308117: Swatch book for paper swatches
(BOOKS, STRIPS, AND LEAVES : BOOK, ELEMENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Strip retained)

Patent 5308118: Carry card offer strip
(PRINTED MATTER : ADVERTISING : Book)

Patent 5308119: Packaging label including negotiable instrument
(PRINTED MATTER : BANKING : Checks : Book)

Patent 5308120: Peel off coupon redemption card and tracking system
(PRINTED MATTER : METHOD : Identifying : Identifying)

Patent 5308121: Credit/service card with expanded surface area
(PRINTED MATTER : HAVING REVEALABLE CONCEALED INFORMATION, FRAUD PREVENTER OR DETECTOR, USE PREVENTER OR DETECTOR, OR IDENTIFIER : By moveable components : Water)

Patent 5308122: Tube coupling
(PIPE JOINTS OR COUPLINGS : WITH CASING, LINING OR PROTECTOR : Insulated : Between serially connected parts : By intermediate joint : Screw thimble :)

Patent 5308123: Corrugated hose coupling
(PIPE JOINTS OR COUPLINGS : FLEXIBLE JOINT, RIGID MEMBERS : Bellows : Necked plate)

Patent 5308124: Thrust ring for pipe joints
(PIPE JOINTS OR COUPLINGS : PARTICULAR INTERFACE : Screw-thimble tightener)

Patent 5308125: Sealed connector for automotive A/C system
(PIPE JOINTS OR COUPLINGS : PACKED : Supplemental packing socket : With packing-expanding means)

Patent 5308126: Push-button lock system
(CLOSURE FASTENERS : BOLTS : Multiple : Swinging : Operating means : Push or pull rod :)

Patent 5308127: Method for locking a sash
(CLOSURE FASTENERS : BOLTS : Sliding : Spring projected : Operating means : Rigid : Plural rollback elements directionally selectively effective)

Patent 5308128: Vehicle door latch
(CLOSURE FASTENERS : BOLTS : Swinging : Multiple head : Operating means : Closure : Seal)

Patent 5308129: Door hardware module with latch
(CLOSURE FASTENERS : BOLTS : Swinging : Multiple head : Operating means : Closure : Seal)

Patent 5308130: Vehicle door latch
(CLOSURE FASTENERS : OPERATORS WITH KNOBS OR HANDLES : Swinging bolt, swinging detent)

Patent 5308131: Interchangeable faceplates for door latches permitting adaptation to a variety of standard door preparations
(CLOSURE FASTENERS : BOLT CASINGS : Swinging bolt, swinging detent)

Patent 5308132: Circuit assembly device for programmably controlling placement force and method thereto
(HANDLING: HAND AND HOIST-LINE IMPLEMENTS : VACUUM : Hoist-line frame)

Patent 5308133: Truck bed liner and fastening system
(LAND VEHICLES: BODIES AND TOPS : BODIES : Lining : Open truck bed : At rear of seat)

Patent 5308134: Heavy truck bug and gravel shield
(LAND VEHICLES: BODIES AND TOPS : BODIES : Storm-front shield, apron, or robe : Windshield : Deflected protecting air-currents : Link hinged)

Patent 5308135: Sacrificial stationary support for mounting safety glass in automotive vehicles and window installation method
(LAND VEHICLES: BODIES AND TOPS : BODIES : Storm-front shield, apron, or robe : Windshield : With specific support structure : With specific motor mounting for cleaner)

Patent 5308136: Sun visor for motor-powered vehicles
(LAND VEHICLES: BODIES AND TOPS : BODIES : Glare screen or visor : Windshield)

Patent 5308137: Sun visor for vehicles and method and apparatus for the manufacture thereof
(LAND VEHICLES: BODIES AND TOPS : BODIES : Glare screen or visor : Windshield)

Patent 5308138: Door cartridge module with discrete energy absorbing elements
(LAND VEHICLES: BODIES AND TOPS : BODIES : Door or window with specified vehicle feature : Door frame or shell : Reinforcement : Displaceable pillar intermediate closures in closed postion)

Patent 5308139: Seat cover
(CHAIRS AND SEATS : WITH WEATHER SHIELD OR INSECT PROTECTOR (E.G., CANOPY, SCREEN, ETC.) : Detachable or movable for seat occupancy : Seat back grip)

Patent 5308140: Shock-absorbing device for a bicycle seat
(CHAIRS AND SEATS : STRADDLE SEAT (E.G., SADDLE TYPE, ETC.) : Adjustable with respect to the chair structure)

Patent 5308141: Upholstery fabric
(CHAIRS AND SEATS : UPHOLSTERY COVER DETACHABLY CONNECTED TO FRAME : Cover connector mounted by hem inserted elongated member (e.g., drawstring, bar, etc.) : Illumination)

Patent 5308142: Chair with arm mounted motion control
(CHAIRS AND SEATS : BACK MOVEMENT RESILIENTLY OPPOSED IN OPERATING POSITION : Resilient support includes armrest : Rectilinear horizontal adjustment)

Patent 5308143: Safety rocker for an infant seat
(CHAIRS AND SEATS : BACK MOVEMENT RESILIENTLY OPPOSED IN OPERATING POSITION : Coil spring surrounds horizontal pivot : Spring leaf or spring rod armrest)

Patent 5308144: Chair, in particular work or office chair
(CHAIRS AND SEATS : BACK MOVEMENT RESILIENTLY OPPOSED IN OPERATING POSITION : Back and seat adjust simultaneously : Back tilts while seat inclination adjusts : Rear leg)

Patent 5308145: Reclining chair
(CHAIRS AND SEATS : MOVABLE BOTTOM : Interconnected with back for relative concurrent movement : Back tilts and bottom moves forwardly : Rearwardly tilting of back : Disengages holding abutment rearwardly of pivot)

Patent 5308146: Combination chair
(CHAIRS AND SEATS : HAVING DETACHABLY INTERFITTING PARTS OR COMPONENTS; I.E., KNOCKDOWN : Interfitted back and bottom or back frame and bottom frame : Including a substantially upright post slidably inserted into an elongated recess : Adjustable to plural operative positions)

Patent 5308147: Assembly of chair frame and reinforcing rod unit
(CHAIRS AND SEATS : BOTTOM OR BACK : Framework : Interconnected cushions for bottom and back)

Patent 5308148: Seat belt module assembly
(CHAIRS AND SEATS : BODY OR OCCUPANT RESTRAINT OR CONFINEMENT : Safety belt or harness; e.g., lap belt or shoulder harness : Intermeshed (e.g., crisscrossed, etc.))

Patent 5308149: Non-explosive drill hole pressurization method and apparatus for controlled fragmentation of hard compact rock and concrete
(MINING OR IN SITU DISINTEGRATION OF HARD MATERIAL : PROCESSES : Explosive : Of rotary cutter with advance direction coincident or parallel to rotary axis)

Patent 5308150: Down reaming apparatus
(MINING OR IN SITU DISINTEGRATION OF HARD MATERIAL : HARD MATERIAL DISINTEGRATING MACHINES : Rotary cutter head with advance direction coincident or parallel to rotary axis : Machine follows cutter into opening formed thereby : Radially adjustable cutting area : Cutting area of one encircled by another)

Patent 5308151: Cutter wheel assembly for mining machine
(MINING OR IN SITU DISINTEGRATION OF HARD MATERIAL : HARD MATERIAL DISINTEGRATING MACHINES : Cutter shiftable horizontally : Cutter shiftable horizontally)

Patent 5308152: Wheel unit for in-line roller skate
(LAND VEHICLES: WHEELS AND AXLES : WHEEL : Skate wheel : Cushion : Shape)

Patent 5308153: Antilock brake system with closed loop apply bump
(FLUID-PRESSURE AND ANALOGOUS BRAKE SYSTEMS : SPEED-CONTROLLED : Current control of linear piston drive motor : From split coefficient of friction (mu))

Patent 5308154: Braking system with nonbackdriveable actuator
(FLUID-PRESSURE AND ANALOGOUS BRAKE SYSTEMS : SPEED-CONTROLLED : Having a valve system responsive to a wheel lock signal : System controlled by expansible chamber type modulator : Having electric control : Compared to fixed reference)

Patent 5308155: Core bar member for rubber crawler and rubber crawler device
(WHEEL SUBSTITUTES FOR LAND VEHICLES : ENDLESS BELT HAVING NONMETALLIC TRACK OR TREAD : Track formed of endless flexible belt : With metallic embedded reinforcement : Reinforcement is endless : Including core bar reinforcement : Including sprocket wheel or roller guide lug or projection : Plural lugs or projections :)

Patent 5308156: Tool box fan, heater, or both
(SUPPORTS: CABINET STRUCTURE : WITH HEATING, COOLING OR HEAT EXCHANGE MEANS : Diverse seat and cabinet fixedly connected (e.g., classroom desk))

Patent 5308157: Foldable structures
(SUPPORTS: CABINET STRUCTURE : KNOCKDOWN OR SETUP TYPE : Foldable : Pivotally only)

Patent 5308158: Pull down storage shelf assembly
(SUPPORTS: CABINET STRUCTURE : WITH MOVABLE COMPONENTS : Having biasing means : For a pivotal structure : Continuously leveled : Transverse axis)

Patent 5308159: Continuous flow mixer
(AGITATING : HAVING SPECIFIED FEED MEANS : Liquid injector within mixing chamber : Plural injectors : Injector directs material onto stirrer)

Patent 5308160: Process and device for the mixing of beverage components
(AGITATING : HAVING SPECIFIED FEED MEANS : Responsive to condition sensor : Proportioning plural material components : Actuated by rotary movement of unbalanced-weight shaft)

Patent 5308161: Pyrometer apparatus for use in rapid thermal processing of semiconductor wafers
(THERMAL MEASURING AND TESTING : LEAK OR FLAW DETECTION : With heating or cooling of specimen for test :)

Patent 5308162: Temperature abnormality detecting structure for fluid pipe
(THERMAL MEASURING AND TESTING : TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT (E.G., THERMOMETER) : In spaced noncontact relationship to specimen : By thermally emitted radiation : Optical system structure (e.g., lens) : With radiation conducting element :)

Patent 5308163: Check valve for fluid containers and a method of manufacturing the same
(FLEXIBLE BAGS : WITH CLOSURE : Self-closing type : Responsive to content (e.g., valve) : Closure flap)

Patent 5308164: Linear motion rolling guide unit
(BEARINGS : LINEAR BEARING : Lubricating : Edge down)

Patent 5308165: End block of a linear motion guide unit
(BEARINGS : LINEAR BEARING : Recirculating : No cylindrical race : For piston rod)

Patent 5308166: Linear guide apparatus
(BEARINGS : LINEAR BEARING : Recirculating : No cylindrical race : For piston rod)

Patent 5308167: Linear guide apparatus with lateral position adjusting mechanism
(BEARINGS : LINEAR BEARING : Recirculating : No cylindrical race : For piston rod)

Patent 5308168: Guide rail sideward displacement preventing mechanism
(BEARINGS : LINEAR BEARING : Recirculating : No cylindrical race : For piston rod)

Patent 5308169: Bearing system for turbocharger
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Hydraulic or pneumatic bearing support : With elongated strips or staves)

Patent 5308170: Linear guide apparatus
(BEARINGS : LINEAR BEARING : Recirculating : No cylindrical race : For piston rod)

Patent 5308171: Axle bearing unit with rotational speed sensor
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Antifriction bearing : Sensor or inspection features; liquid metal or shipping protection features; bearing member integral with seal : Single direction)

Patent 5308172: Bearing assembly
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Antifriction bearing : Radial bearing with separate thrust bearing; radial ball-thrust roller : Radial ball-thrust ball : From below)

Patent 5308173: Self-propelled composite printing device for printing either on a tape or on a flat surface
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : FOR TYPING ON FLAT RECORD-MEDIUM OR AGAINST FLAT PLATEN : For typing on flat blueprint or drawing (e.g., "platenless" typewriter) : Including adjustment of book support relative to typewriter (e.g., for top or bottom of book, etc.))

Patent 5308174: Text processing system with a movable display device
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : DISPLAYING TYPEWRITER-FORMED REPRESENTATION OF PRINT-LINE : Typewriter (e.g, output typewriter) controls tape-punch or card-punch apparatus)

Patent 5308175: Printer with reverse sheet feed path to sheet inlet
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : SHEET OR WEB (E.G., RECORD-MEDIUM FEEDING MECHANISM) : For feeding plural record media concurrently or selectively : Attachment to typewriter for converting to condensed-billing operation)

Patent 5308176: Apparatus for conveying paper in a printer
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : SHEET OR WEB (E.G., RECORD-MEDIUM FEEDING MECHANISM) : For feeding web record-medium : With web tensioning or braking : Pin wheel (e.g., on platen cylinder))

Patent 5308177: Printer with ribbon holder
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : MEANS AUXILIARY TO TYPEWRITING FUNCTION : Means for correcting typing errors (e.g., by abrasive eraser, etc.) : By overprinting (e.g, with coated material) to cancel error : For ink-ribbon spool (e.g., spool cover, etc.))

Patent 5308178: Writing instrument
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : WITH MEANS TO ATTACH OR CONFORM TO BODY OF USER : Hand-or finger loop or strap :)

Patent 5308179: Writing instrument
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : WITH MEANS TO SUPPORT OR STABILIZE IMPLEMENT WHEN NOT IN USE : Applicator includes container closure or overlies material)

Patent 5308180: Liquid applicator with metering insert
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : MATERIAL FLOWS THROUGH POROUS TOOL : With flow-regulator : With flow-regulator)

Patent 5308181: Ergonomically designed liquid dispenser and applicator
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : MATERIAL FLOWS THROUGH POROUS TOOL : With flow-regulator : Resiliently biased : Pens)

Patent 5308182: Metering container and support construction for this purpose
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : INCLUDING BALL, ROLLER OR ENDLESS-BELT TOOL : With flow-regulator : With means to vent reservoir)

Patent 5308183: Lock coupling between shaft and rotor
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : ROD END TO TRANSVERSE SIDE OF MEMBER : Utilizing opposite sides of member : Clamped member : Between rod shoulder and terminal nut : Inserted into rod)

Patent 5308184: Method and apparatus for mechanically joining concrete-reinforcing rods
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : DISTINCT END COUPLER : Plural opposed sockets : Axially biased end portions)

Patent 5308185: Method and means of fastening two parts with an internally threaded folded fastener
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : THIMBLE: SCREW OR CAM : Mirror images)

Patent 5308186: Snowplowable road marker
(ROAD STRUCTURE, PROCESS, OR APPARATUS : TRAFFIC DIRECTOR : Attenuated lane marker type : Impregnated with reflective material :)

Patent 5308187: Parking lot pavement for making hot precombustion air for a fossil fuel burner
(ROAD STRUCTURE, PROCESS, OR APPARATUS : PAVEMENT : Vibration inducing member (e.g., road stud, speed bump))

Patent 5308188: Ramp for temporarily elevated utility access hole
(ROAD STRUCTURE, PROCESS, OR APPARATUS : PAVEMENT : Vault cover-closure : Concrete frame)

Patent 5308189: Gripping device for retaining a ring member supporting a manhole cover
(ROAD STRUCTURE, PROCESS, OR APPARATUS : PAVEMENT : Vault cover-closure : Elevation or level adjustment :)

Patent 5308190: Method and apparatus for heating an asphalt paving screed
(ROAD STRUCTURE, PROCESS, OR APPARATUS : APPARATUS : With means for heating a road base, surface, or material : Applied to existing hard surface)

Patent 5308191: Floating barrier method and apparatus
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : FLUID CONTROL, TREATMENT, OR CONTAINMENT : Floatable matter containment : Floating barrier : With barrier storage or deployment feature : Inflatable or deflatable :)

Patent 5308192: Method and apparatus for rehabilitating sewage manholes
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : SUBTERRANEAN OR SUBMARINE PIPE OR CABLE LAYING, RETRIEVING, MANIPULATING, OR TREATING : Repair, replacement, or improvement : Including trench forming plow with pipe or cable guide)

Patent 5308193: Preventative maintenance system for underwater pipes
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : SUBTERRANEAN OR SUBMARINE PIPE OR CABLE LAYING, RETRIEVING, MANIPULATING, OR TREATING : Submerging, raising, or manipulating line of pipe or cable in or from marine environment : Panel)

Patent 5308194: Offshore support structure apparatus
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : MARINE STRUCTURE OR FABRICATION THEREOF : With continuous surface access)

Patent 5308195: Coping construction for a retaining wall
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : EARTH TREATMENT OR CONTROL : Shoring, bracing, or cave-in prevention : Retaining wall : Shield type)

Patent 5308196: Yieldable confined core mine roof support
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : EARTH TREATMENT OR CONTROL : Shoring, bracing, or cave-in prevention : Roof support : Concrete)

Patent 5308197: Machining apparatus
(CUTTERS, FOR SHAPING : INCLUDING HOLDER HAVING SEAT FOR INSERTED TOOL : With separate means to fasten tool seat to holder : Rectilinearly)

Patent 5308198: Method and apparatus for drill length compensation
(CUTTING BY USE OF ROTATING AXIALLY MOVING TOOL : PROCESSES :)

Patent 5308199: Drill bit guiding device
(CUTTING BY USE OF ROTATING AXIALLY MOVING TOOL : WITH WORK-ENGAGING STRUCTURE OTHER THAN TOOL OR TOOL-SUPPORT : Adjustable, tool-guiding jig : Work-engaging surface parallel to tool-axis)

Patent 5308200: Method of producing a die forming lens fisheye steps
(GEAR CUTTING, MILLING, OR PLANING : MILLING : Process : Including infeeding : Adapted to trigger fluid energy)

Patent 5308201: Milling machine
(GEAR CUTTING, MILLING, OR PLANING : MILLING : With means to protect operative or machine (e.g., guard, safety device, etc.) : Including infeeding)

Patent 5308202: Adjustable guide assembly for cargo container train well cars
(FREIGHT ACCOMMODATION ON FREIGHT CARRIER : LOAD BEARER ACCOMMODATION : Load bearer abutment : Pin-socket accommodation)

Patent 5308203: Saw tipped anchor insert
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : HAVING SEPARATE EXPANDER MEANS : With hole forming means : Formed on expansible sleeve : Serrated end : Coil spring)

Patent 5308204: Wall plug type fastener
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : HAVING SEPARATE EXPANDER MEANS : Bulged by axially contracting ends : Bulged portion having additional gripping means : Serrated end)

Patent 5308205: Plastic retaining peg, particularly for furniture fittings
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : THREADED FASTENER LOCKED TO A DISCREET STRUCTURE (E.G., PLATE, RAIL, WHEEL) : Nut, and means to engage substructure on its opposite faces for retaining nut at aperture therein, formed as unitary component : Fastener having a deformable portion or deforms substructure (e.g., prong) : Nut assembled to substructure utilizing cooperating regions on both : Nonmetallic nut, resiliently deformed during assembly : Each twisted about its radial axis)

Patent 5308206: Protection nut for a push button
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : INTERNALLY THREADED FASTENER ELEMENT, E.G., NUT, ETC. : Having cap : Shank structure)

Patent 5308207: Retaining ring and shaft for securing a component thereon
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : FASTENER SECURING ELEMENT : Cotter pin : Concentric ridge or flange)

Patent 5308208: Method for binding a book
(BOOKBINDING: PROCESS AND APPARATUS : PROCESS : Of applying a cover to a book : Casing in :)

Patent 5308209: Binding machine with debinder
(BOOKBINDING: PROCESS AND APPARATUS : APPARATUS : Repair means : And randomly actuated stopping or disabling means)

Patent 5308210: Interface apparatus for transporting substrates between substrate processing apparatus
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : APPARATUS FOR CHARGING A LOAD HOLDING OR SUPPORTING ELEMENT FROM A SOURCE, AND MEANS FOR TRANSPORTING AND PRESENTING ELEMENT TO A WORKING, TREATING, OR INSPECTING STATION : Means to convey load back and forth between initial location and station : Device engages load holding or supporting element to fix element position relative to station)

Patent 5308211: Residential refuse collection cart lifter with universal features
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : DEVICE FOR EMPTYING PORTABLE RECEPTACLE : For emptying contents thereof into portable receiving means : Having receiving means mounted on wheeled vehicle : Device includes vertically swinging arm and receptacle support pivotably attached thereto : With bucket or scoop-type holder)

Patent 5308212: Aircraft towing vehicle
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : WHEEL AND WHEEL-TYPE ARTICLE HANDLER AND TRANSPORTER : Vertically swinging article engager : Coacting catch or support)

Patent 5308213: Ground level loading universal trailer
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : SELF-LOADING OR UNLOADING VEHICLES : With load-receiving portion, or significant section thereof, pivotable relative to horizontal : Trailer-type vehicle having load-receiving portion pivotable relative to at least one other component of vehicle : With driven means to move load relative to portion)

Patent 5308214: Wheelchair lift apparatus
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : SELF-LOADING OR UNLOADING VEHICLES : Loading or unloading by other carrier or mover means, and the load movement thereof : Raising or lowering of load or load holder includes vertical, rectilinear movement : And carrier or mover includes means enabling additional movement having horizontal component : Vertically shiftable)

Patent 5308215: Passenger lift movable at variable speeds
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : SELF-LOADING OR UNLOADING VEHICLES : Loading or unloading by other carrier or mover means, and the load movement thereof : Raising or lowering of load or load holder includes curvilinear movement : Carrier comprises movable component of load-receiving portion (e.g., tailgate, section of floor, etc.))

Patent 5308216: Forwarder
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : SELF-LOADING OR UNLOADING VEHICLES : Loading or unloading by other carrier or mover means, and the load movement thereof : Raising or lowering of load or load holder includes curvilinear movement : Carrier or mover includes means enabling additional movement about a vertical axis : Elevator with laterally shiftable guides)

Patent 5308217: Roll chucking apparatus
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : ELEVATOR OR HOIST AND LOADING OR UNLOADING MEANS THEREFOR : With external cooperating movable feeding or discharging means : Elevator carrier movement responsive : Skeleton or fork)

Patent 5308218: Transportation device having an air-foil bearing
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : ARTICLE SUPPORTED BY AIR AND MOVED BY MECHANICAL OR MANUAL MEANS : Automatic stop)

Patent 5308219: Process for automatically controlling actuators of excavator
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : VERTICALLY SWINGING LOAD SUPPORT : Shovel or fork type : Horizontally swinging : Handle pivoted to boom : Linear cylinder : And otherwise movable therein)

Patent 5308220: Scoop-and-dump jack for shovel-loader
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : VERTICALLY SWINGING LOAD SUPPORT : Shovel or fork type : Tilting : Control means responsive to sensed condition : Rotary motor)

Patent 5308221: Method and apparatus for controlling a robot having a floating hand
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : VERTICALLY SWINGING LOAD SUPPORT : Grab : Grab movable relative to its supporting arm : Grab orientation maintained during supporting arm manipulation : Grab suspended to swing freely : Linkage extensible for other tilting)

Patent 5308222: Noncentering specimen prealigner
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : ARTICLE REORIENTING DEVICE : Orienter has article gripping means : Article deposited on stationary supporting surface intermediate sequential turning members)

Patent 5308223: Package handling system
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : APPARATUS FOR MOVING INTERSUPPORTING ARTICLES INTO, WITHIN, OR FROM FREESTANDING, ORDERLY LAYERED, OR MUTUALLY STABILIZING ORDERLY GROUP : Stack forming apparatus : With means for removing completed stack from stacking location : Pusher : Articles received and stack discharged at interfingering location)

Patent 5308224: Antivibration suspension device for a blower
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WITH MEANS FOR RE-ENTRY OF WORKING FLUID TO BLADE SET (E.G., RE-ENTRY TYPE DEVICE, PASSAGE, ETC.) : Cross flow runner : Fluid force responsive member controls working fluid)

Patent 5308225: Rotor case treatment
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WITH MEANS FOR RE-ENTRY OF WORKING FLUID TO BLADE SET (E.G., RE-ENTRY TYPE DEVICE, PASSAGE, ETC.) : Plural, independent, serially acting re-entry means : Re-entry from opposite sides of blade face : In separate regenerative passages)

Patent 5308226: Variable stator vane assembly for an axial flow compressor of a gas turbine engine
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : SELECTIVELY ADJUSTABLE VANE OR WORKING FLUID CONTROL MEANS : Upstream of runner : Plural and arcuately or circularly arranged around runner axis : Individually pivoted vanes : Axial flow blade set)

Patent 5308227: Drum rotor for an impulse steam turbine having blades mounted in longitudinal grooves, and an impulse steam turbine including such a
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : SPECIFIC WORKING MEMBER MOUNT : Blade received in well or slot : Having circumferentially extending binder)

Patent 5308228: Gas turbine blade comprising layers of composite material
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : SPECIFIC BLADE STRUCTURE (E.G., SHAPE, MATERIAL, ETC.) : Laminated, embedded member or encased material : Wire, fiber, strand or fabric : Non-turbo machine)

Patent 5308229: Pump having an internal gas pump
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Including means utilizing pump fluid for augmenting cooling, lubricating, sealing, or cleaning of motor : Including additional means for motivating fluid flow to or from motor (e.g., auxiliary pump, pump fluid induced flow path, etc.) : Stator within armature)

Patent 5308230: Bellows pump
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Fluid motor : Common pumping and motor working member : Collapsible common member : Plural collapsible walls)

Patent 5308231: Scroll compressor lubrication
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : WORKING MEMBER HAS PLANETARY OR PLANETATING MOVEMENT : Helical working member, e.g., scroll : With lubricant, liquid seal or nonworking fluid separation : With working fluid bias)

Patent 5308232: Apparatus for making products from powdered materials
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : MEANS FOR MOLDING POWDERED METAL : Continuous length product formation : Bead clamping means, air bag support means or means sealing tire opening)

Patent 5308233: Thermal treatment unit for the manufacture of pet containers
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : WITH SAFETY FEATURE : Mold motion or position control)

Patent 5308234: Gripping device for two part molds
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : WITH APPARATUS ASSEMBLY OR DISMANTLING MEANS OR WITH IDLE PART : Pivotally joined housings or housing sections enclosing removable element : Electro-static)

Patent 5308235: Roll stamper and apparatus for forming a substrate for information recording medium
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : WITH APPARATUS ASSEMBLY OR DISMANTLING MEANS OR WITH IDLE PART : For press shaping surface : Calender roll or roll face : Spinnerets)

Patent 5308236: Apparatus for forming noodle bundles
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : PREFORM SEVERING MEANS : Serially arranged with preform reshaping means : Severing means preceding shaping means : Pivoted to rim)

Patent 5308237: Container ejection system
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : SHAPING SURFACE INCLUDING MEANS TO RELEASE OR REMOVE PRODUCT FROM SHAPING SURFACE : By differential gas pressure ejecting means : Plural female molds)

Patent 5308238: Dental handpiece holder and treatment assembly by use thereof
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Having storage or nonuse supporting means (e.g., tray, rack, cabinet, etc.) : Movably mounter tray or holder : Parallel drilling)

Patent 5308239: Method for reducing NOx production during air-fuel combustion processes
(COMBUSTION : PROCESS OF COMBUSTION OR BURNER OPERATION : Flame shaping, or distributing components in combustion zone : Oxidizer added to region of incomplete combustion :)

Patent 5308240: Flame lighter
(COMBUSTION : BURNER HEAD COVER OPERATIVELY INTERRELATED WITH IGNITER : Interconnected with valve in fuel feed passage : By movably mounted burner nozzle : Sensor movement losses means holding shutdown valve open against bias)

Patent 5308241: Surface shaping and finshing apparatus and method
(ELECTRIC HEATING : METAL HEATING (E.G., RESISTANCE HEATING) : By arc : Using electron beam : Welding : Condenser discharge)

Patent 5308242: Disposable handpiece for dental procedures
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Having motor or means to transmit motion from motor to tool (e.g., "engine") : Hand-held tool or handpiece : Having tensioning means)

Patent 5308243: Method and compositions for producing life-like dental porcelain restorations and dental porcelain restorations so produced
(DENTISTRY : PROSTHODONTICS : Tooth construction : Indicia, tinting, or shading : Imbedded in base material)

Patent 5308244: Learning device
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : LANGUAGE : Spelling, phonics, word recognition, or sentence formation : Electrical component included in teaching means : Slotted or grooved path)

Patent 5308245: Kit and method for facilitating stopping smoking
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : PSYCHOLOGY : Soldering or welding)

Patent 5308246: Visualization training device with adjustable electro-optical shutter
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : PSYCHOLOGY : Soldering or welding)

Patent 5308247: Electrical connector assembly for automobile rearview mirror and light assembly and method of assembling the same
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH VEHICLE STRUCTURE : Linear movement)

Patent 5308248: High density interconnection system
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : With mating connector which receives panel circuit edge : Electron tube moved perpendicularly to panel circuit)

Patent 5308249: Backplane connector utilizing flexible film circuitry
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : With mating connector which receives panel circuit edge : Panel mounted connector which receives edge of panel circuit : Mounted for controlled movement with respect thereto)

Patent 5308250: Pressure contact for connecting a coaxial shield to a microstrip ground plane
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : For receiving coaxial connector : Panel mounted connector which receives edge of panel circuit)

Patent 5308251: Mounting bracket with ESD protection for an electrical connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : With guide for directing panel circuit movement : Panel mounted connector which receives edge of panel circuit)

Patent 5308252: Interposer connector and contact element therefore
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : With provision to conduct electricity from panel circuit to another panel circuit : Conductor is compressible and to be sandwiched between panel circuits : Mounted for controlled movement with respect thereto)

Patent 5308253: Plug holder
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH CONTACT PREVENTER OR RETRACTABLE COVER PART : Dummy connector : Movable to misalign aperture with contact)

Patent 5308254: Connectors connecting device
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING SEPARATOR : Including retainer or joiner : Integral retainer and cam separator : Coaxial contacts, center one comprising separator, e.g., photo flash)

Patent 5308255: Connector assembly of low insertion force type
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING SEPARATOR : Including retainer or joiner : Integral retainer and cam separator : Coaxial contacts, center one comprising separator, e.g., photo flash)

Patent 5308256: Socket
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : COUPLING PART HAVING HANDLE OR MEANS TO MOVE CONTACT LATERALLY TO PERMIT UNCOUPLING : Expandable contact or spreadable contacts)

Patent 5308257: ZIF card edge connector utilizing flexible film circuitry
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : COUPLING PART HAVING HANDLE OR MEANS TO MOVE CONTACT LATERALLY TO PERMIT UNCOUPLING : Having open slot for receiving panel circuit arrangement : For dual inline coupling part, e.g., DIP)

Patent 5308258: Planar modular interconnect system
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : ADAPTED TO COOPERATE WITH DUPLICATE CONNECTOR : Housing comprising resilient latching means)

Patent 5308259: Communication plug
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Coupling part with relatively pivotable concentric movement-actuating or retaining ring : Threaded ring or ring adapted to engage threaded mating part : With spring to longitudinally bias movement-actuating or retaining ring)

Patent 5308260: Front releasable modular telecommunication jack adapter
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Having push-pull contacts spaced along only one planar side wall transverse to longitudinal engagement axis (e.g., telephone jack or plug) : Including appurtenant means for supporting other structure)

Patent 5308261: Low profile connector position assurance
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Retaining means : Finger or stretchable sleeve resiliently urged laterally of connection : Resilient finger : With graspable portion : Having radially outwardly facing contact surface)

Patent 5308262: Electric connector for flexible ribbon cable
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : INCLUDING OR FOR USE WITH TAPE CABLE : With mating connection region formed by bared cable : Indicator light)

Patent 5308263: Hold-down bracket for an electrical terminal block
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SUPPORTING MEANS FOR COUPLING PART : Flange on coupling part : Plural detachable flanges : For permanent attachment to panel, e.g., by welding)

Patent 5308264: Modular backshell interface system
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : HAVING OR PROVIDING INDUCTIVE OR CAPACITIVE SHIELD : Molded connector body)

Patent 5308265: Connector terminal holding mechanism
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Metallic connector or contact secured to insulation : Secured by superposition of insulating body parts : Latching part unitary with metallic connector or contact)

Patent 5308266: Universal electrical socket apparatus
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : METALLIC CONNECTOR OR CONTACT HAVING MOVABLE OR RESILIENT SECURING PART : Spring actuated or resilient securing part : Compression spring axis transverse of and intersecting conductor axis : Set screw type)

Patent 5308267: Electrical socket terminal
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : METALLIC CONNECTOR OR CONTACT HAVING MOVABLE OR RESILIENT SECURING PART : Spring actuated or resilient securing part : Socket adapted to receive push-pull-engaging elongated contact by insertion along longitudinal axis of contact : Socket comprises tubular body having resilient means for gripping inserted elongated contact (includes split or slotted tube) : Adapted to receive thin blade contact (e.g., spade receiving))

Patent 5308268: Humanly operable, recreational, readily disassemblable water cycle
(MARINE PROPULSION : OPERATOR POWERED DRIVE FOR PROPELLING MEANS : Rotary cranking arm : Having endless drive member : Chain and sprocket : Spur gearing)

Patent 5308269: Seal device for rotating shafts, in particular stern tube seal for propeller shafts of a ship
(MARINE PROPULSION : INBOARD ENGINE MOUNT : Having thru-hull sealing means : Having guard for oar)

Patent 5308270: Ice penetrating buoy
(BUOYS, RAFTS, AND AQUATIC DEVICES : BUOY : Having means to control attitude or position : With signalling device)

Patent 5308271: Non-slip design pad for surfboard and method
(BUOYS, RAFTS, AND AQUATIC DEVICES : WATER SKIMMING OR WALKING DEVICE : Surfboard : Having connecting means)

Patent 5308272: Ascent rate indicator
(BUOYS, RAFTS, AND AQUATIC DEVICES : WATER RESCUE OR LIFE PROTECTING APPARATUS : Personal flotation device : Having line propelling means)

Patent 5308273: Method of making an electric lamp with a high torque threaded base
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : With assembly or disassembly : Incandescent lamp making : With sealing)

Patent 5308274: Sparker vehicle set
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : SPARKING : Figure, wheeled, or simulated weapon : And solution reservoir with discrete intermediate passage leading to bubble forming area)

Patent 5308275: Sleeve puppet
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : BODY-CARRIED OR WORN : Torso : And solution reservoir with discrete intermediate passage leading to bubble forming area)

Patent 5308276: Moving toy doll
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : FIGURE TOY OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Rollable : Figure mounted on wheeled support : Including means to move figure or figure portion with respect to wheeled support : Movement about vertical axis or by bent support wheel axle)

Patent 5308277: Female playing doll, capable of imitating pregnancy and child birth
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : FIGURE TOY OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Enlargeable or elongatable figure or figure portion : And flaccid element for supporting or moving figure)

Patent 5308278: Flexible string-like brassiere retainer
(FOUNDATION GARMENTS : BREAST OR CHEST, E.G., BRASSIERES : Shoulder strap arrangements and connecting features : One portion is narrow waist-encircling band)

Patent 5308279: Air circulatory system for an enclosure
(VENTILATION : VEHICLE (E.G., AUTOMOBILE, ETC.) : Having forced recirculation : Including duct extending along roof)

Patent 5308280: Method and apparatus for supporting ventilation curtains in coal mines
(VENTILATION : MINE : With partition means (e.g., brattice, etc.) : Flexible sheet : Heating)

Patent 5308281: Coupling disconnected in the case of overloading
(ROTARY SHAFTS, GUDGEONS, HOUSINGS, AND FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS FOR ROTARY SHAFTS : OVERLOAD RELEASE COUPLING : Fluid confined in enclosure having flexible walls)

Patent 5308282: Pressure plate for a vibration damper assembly having built in lash
(ROTARY SHAFTS, GUDGEONS, HOUSINGS, AND FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS FOR ROTARY SHAFTS : TORQUE TRANSMITTED VIA FLEXIBLE ELEMENT : Coil spring : Plural : Perpendicular to shaft : Along curved centerline : Spring detail)

Patent 5308283: Joint for cardan shafts
(ROTARY SHAFTS, GUDGEONS, HOUSINGS, AND FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS FOR ROTARY SHAFTS : COUPLING ACCOMMODATES DRIVE BETWEEN MEMBERS HAVING MISALIGNED OR ANGULARLY RELATED AXES : Coupling transmits torque via radially directed pin : Plural pins carried by intermediate member with pin ends spaced 90 degrees apart : Split yoke)

Patent 5308284: Protective bellows
(ROTARY SHAFTS, GUDGEONS, HOUSINGS, AND FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS FOR ROTARY SHAFTS : HOUSING : Flexible housing : Corrugated structure : With screw device for adjusting radial position of rolling body)

Patent 5308285: Method of making a bolt and washer assembly
(THREADED, HEADED FASTENER, OR WASHER MAKING: PROCESS AND APPARATUS : PROCESS : Assembling or disassembling fastener with element : Bolt or screw with washer : By telescoping :)

Patent 5308286: Device for manufacturing austenitic stainless steel drill screws
(THREADED, HEADED FASTENER, OR WASHER MAKING: PROCESS AND APPARATUS : PROCESS : Making externally threaded fastener, e.g., screw or bolt : Screw : Nail fastener)

Patent 5308287: Rotary pump
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : PULLEY WITH BELT-RECEIVING GROOVE FORMED BY DRIVE FACES ON RELATIVELY AXIALLY MOVABLE COAXIAL CONFRONTING MEMBERS (E.G., EXPANSIBLE CONE PULLEY, ETC.) : Fluid pressure actuator for adjustment of member : Mounted on laterally shiftable countershaft)

Patent 5308288: Vacuum sweeper drive belt
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : CLEANING DEVICE FOR BELT, PULLEY, OR GUIDE ROLL : Plural belts in series via countershaft)

Patent 5308289: Damper pulley
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : RESILIENT CONNECTION BETWEEN PULLEY OR GUIDE-ROLL RIM AND MOUNT : Plural belts in series via countershaft)

Patent 5308290: Belt pulley
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : POSITIVE DRIVE PULLEY OR GUIDE ROLL : With frame or mount for system)

Patent 5308291: Belt construction, the combination of the belt construction and a pulley and methods of making the same
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : POSITIVE DRIVE BELT : Drive surfaces on belt formed in or interconnected by continuous flexible member : Drive surfaces on longitudinally spaced teeth formed integral with flexible member : With embedded metal layer)

Patent 5308292: Cable chain
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : POSITIVE DRIVE BELT : Belt formed of rigid links : Including nonmetallic part : With embedded metal layer)

Patent 5308293: Variable speed drive transmission
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : STEERING BY DRIVING : Multilated or noncircular gear in drive train)

Patent 5308294: Hinge joint with bearings for the eccentric for use in seats of motor vehicles and the like
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : PLANET PERIPHERY SURROUNDS AXIS OF INTERACTING GEAR (E.G., ECCENTRICALLY DRIVEN TRANSMISSON) : For differential planetary gearing)

Patent 5308295: Planetary gear system for automatic transmission
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : WITH MEANS TO VARY DRIVE RATIO OR DISCONNECT DRIVE (E.G., BRAKE OR CLUTCH) : Plural elements selectively braked : Transmission includes three relatively rotatable sun gears : And additional planetary gearset having axis of pinion parallel to axis of mating gear)

Patent 5308296: Interactive video and exercise apparatus
(EXERCISE DEVICES : HAVING SPECIFIC ELECTRICAL FEATURE : Equipment control : Amount of resistance :)

Patent 5308297: Transmissions of the toroidal-race rolling-traction type
(FRICTION GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : FLUID CONTROL : Of toroidal transmission : And electric or magnetic control)

Patent 5308298: Hydraulic control systems
(FRICTION GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : FLUID CONTROL : Of toroidal transmission : And electric or magnetic control)

Patent 5308299: Hand exerciser
(EXERCISE DEVICES : HAND, WRIST, OR FINGER : Grip : Finger loop)

Patent 5308300: Step-type training machine and control method
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Stair climbing : Having weight feature (e.g., dumbbell, etc.))

Patent 5308301: Folding stepper
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Stair climbing : Utilizing fluid resistance : Separately adjustable)

Patent 5308302: Exercise machine for seated operator
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Bicylcling : Completely detached from user support : Gas)

Patent 5308303: Resistance training machine
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing weight resistance : Including stationary support for weight : Having lever carrying the weight : Entire body)

Patent 5308304: Multi-hip exerciser
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing weight resistance : Including stationary support for weight : Having guide around or through weight : And flexible force transmitting linkage element :)

Patent 5308305: Device to augment exercise
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing resilient force resistance : And user supplied counter force : Attached to user : Edge engaging braking element)

Patent 5308306: Abdomen exercising apparatus
(EXERCISE DEVICES : SUPPORT FOR ENTIRE BODY OF USER (E.G., BENCH, SLANT BOARD, ETC.) : User interface element)

Patent 5308307: Working roll for a rolling mill
(ROLL OR ROLLER : METAL DEFORMING ROLL :)

Patent 5308308: Method of cardholder and pocket construction
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : CONTAINER MAKING : Pliable container (e.g., bag, envelope, etc.) : Including heat sealing : And cutting, breaking, tearing, or abrading : With means to receive interconnected products)

Patent 5308309: Securing system for centrifuge chamber
(IMPERFORATE BOWL: CENTRIFUGAL SEPARATORS : MISCELLANEOUS : Material of bowl wall)

Patent 5308310: Plethysmograph system and air-tight sealing assembly therefor
(SURGERY : ISOLATION TREATMENT CHAMBERS : Body suits)

Patent 5308311: Electrically heated surgical blade and methods of making
(SURGERY : SLEEP OR RELAXATION INDUCING THERAPY (E.G., DIRECT NERVE STIMULATION, HYPNOSIS, ANALGESIA) : Sensory (e.g., visual, audio, tactile, etc.) : Audio (e.g., heartbeat, "white noise", etc.) : Seeds)

Patent 5308312: Cranial remodeling orthosis
(SURGERY: SPLINT, BRACE, OR BANDAGE : ORTHOPEDIC BANDAGE : Splint or brace : Head : By chemically reactive material (e.g., plaster cast))

Patent 5308313: Vented wound dressing
(SURGERY: SPLINT, BRACE, OR BANDAGE : BANDAGE STRUCTURE : Skin laceration or wound cover : Skin or wound facing adhesive layer : Patterned : Toenail appliance)

Patent 5308314: Integrated heart-lung machine
(SURGERY : BLOOD DRAWN AND REPLACED OR TREATED AND RETURNED TO BODY : Constituent removed from blood and remainder returned to body : Pumping means : Arterial and venous needles)

Patent 5308315: Method for determining the adequacy of dialysis
(SURGERY : BLOOD DRAWN AND REPLACED OR TREATED AND RETURNED TO BODY : Body treating material fed to absorbent material)

Patent 5308316: Encoscopic kitner
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INSERTING FIBROUS OR FORAMINOUS RESIDENT PACKING, RECEPTOR, OR MEDICAMENT CARRIER INTO BODY ORIFICE : With means for ejecting continuous length insert (e.g., gauze packing) : With antisiphon means)

Patent 5308317: Protective tube laser endoscopy
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : With means for cutting, scarifying, or vibrating (e.g., ultrasonic, etc.) tissue : With tubular injection means inserted into body)

Patent 5308318: Easy-exchange drainage catheter system with integral obturator channel
(SURGERY : MEANS OR METHOD FOR FACILITATING REMOVAL OF NON THERAPEUTIC MATERIAL FROM BODY : Treating material applied to or removed from external surface of body, or cutaneous layer of skin (e.g., eye treatment, removal of skin impurities, etc.))

Patent 5308319: Cardio assist system and insertion device therefor
(SURGERY : CARDIAC AUGMENTATION (PULSATORS, ETC.) : Aortic balloon pumping : Pulsating field)

Patent 5308320: Portable and modular cardiopulmonary bypass apparatus and associated aortic balloon catheter and associated method
(SURGERY : BLOOD DRAWN AND REPLACED OR TREATED AND RETURNED TO BODY : Constituent removed from blood and remainder returned to body : Oxygenating means : Injector or aspirator syringe supported only by person during use)

Patent 5308321: Retainer assisted by vacuum expansion system
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Magnetic resonance imaging or spectroscopy : With means for positioning patient or body part : Having release sheet)

Patent 5308322: Central venous catheter access system
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Means for intermixing liquid with solid or different liquid : Treating material introduced directly into liquid stream path : With suction generated orally by person or user)

Patent 5308323: Multiple compartment balloon catheter
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Conduit with self-propelled or remote control means : Having flexible member (e.g., bellow, balloon, etc.) to propel conduit : Solid loaded into injector through opening in side wall of plunger housing)

Patent 5308324: Steerable medical device
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Body inserted tubular conduit structure (e.g., needles, cannulas, nozzles, trocars, catheters, etc.) : Flexible catheter or means (e.g., coupling) used therewith : With means to advance or steer catheter, excluding remotely controlled devices : Lumen enforced by embedded or coiling strands)

Patent 5308325: Retention balloon for percutaneous catheter
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Having means inflated in body (e.g., inflatable nozzle, dilator, balloon catheter, occluder, etc.) : Having remote control for applying light, electricity, or heat to alter conduit shape (e.g., shape memory alloy, etc.))

Patent 5308326: Balloon tamponade devices and methods for their placement
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Having means inflated in body (e.g., inflatable nozzle, dilator, balloon catheter, occluder, etc.) : Having radiopaque characteristics (e.g., ring, marker, tip, etc.) : Particular surface characteristics (e.g., rib, groove, corrugation, etc.))

Patent 5308327: Self-deployed inflatable retractor
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Having means inflated in body (e.g., inflatable nozzle, dilator, balloon catheter, occluder, etc.) : Having reinforcing means (e.g., reinforcing coil, etc.) : Particular surface characteristics (e.g., rib, groove, corrugation, etc.))

Patent 5308328: Single-use syringe
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Having means for preventing reuse of device : Expanding arm or finger)

Patent 5308329: Retractable syringe with a closed barrel
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Having means for preventing reuse of device : Expanding arm or finger)

Patent 5308330: Syringe having needle isolation features
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Having means for preventing reuse of device : Expanding arm or finger)

Patent 5308331: Single use syringe
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Having means for preventing reuse of device : Expanding arm or finger)

Patent 5308332: Actuator spring for syringe sheaths
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Having means for preventing reuse of device : Expanding arm or finger)

Patent 5308333: Air eliminating intravenous infusion pump set
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Having means for preventing reuse of device : Expanding arm or finger)

Patent 5308334: Closed system for iv site flush
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Treating material forced into or out of body by self-acting fluid pressure, motor-driven, or mechanical energy storing means (e.g., pressure infusion or aspiration, etc.) : With vacuum breaking means (e.g., vent, etc.))

Patent 5308335: Infusion pump, treatment fluid bag therefor, and method for the use thereof
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Treating material forced into or out of body by self-acting fluid pressure, motor-driven, or mechanical energy storing means (e.g., pressure infusion or aspiration, etc.) : Material impelled by pressurized charge of gas or vacuum : Material impelled by means (e.g., diaphragm, piston) moved by gas or vacuum pressure : Material supply means pierced by conduit)

Patent 5308336: Seal protection mechanism
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Body piercer, obturator rod, or stylet axially movable within body entering conduit while latter is disposed in body : Having flow closure means for conduit : Valve means : By use of wings to pinch and hold elements together to allow insertion)

Patent 5308337: Medical tube clip device
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Means for securing conduit to body : Having lubricating means)

Patent 5308338: Catheter or the like with medication injector to prevent infection
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Means for securing conduit to body : Implanted connecting means : Obturator or stylet)

Patent 5308339: Universal clamp
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Means for securing conduit to body : Adhesive securing means : Obturator or stylet)

Patent 5308340: Multiple dose injection pen
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Means moved by person to inject or remove fluent material to or from body inserted conduit, holder, or reservoir : Injector or aspirator syringe supported only by person during use (e.g., hand held hypodermic syringe, douche tube with forced injection, etc.) : Having means for metering material flow to or from body : Including means for controlling piston stroke length : Septum piercing conduit attached to injector by turning one component relative to another (e.g., thread, bayonet type connector, etc.))

Patent 5308341: Method of testing the dose accuracy of a medication delivery device
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Means moved by person to inject or remove fluent material to or from body inserted conduit, holder, or reservoir : Injector or aspirator syringe supported only by person during use (e.g., hand held hypodermic syringe, douche tube with forced injection, etc.) : Having means for metering material flow to or from body : Including means for controlling piston stroke length : Septum piercing conduit attached to injector by turning one component relative to another (e.g., thread, bayonet type connector, etc.))

Patent 5308342: Variable stiffness catheter
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Body inserted tubular conduit structure (e.g., needles, cannulas, nozzles, trocars, catheters, etc.) : Flexible catheter or means (e.g., coupling) used therewith : With reinforcing structure : Providing varying degrees of flexibility along longitudinal axis : Removable plug)

Patent 5308343: Application device for depositing a liquid substance locally on a surface to be treated
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material applied to or removed from external surface of body, or cutaneous layer of skin (e.g., eye treatment, removal of skin impurities, etc.) : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body)

Patent 5308344: Absorbent pad with moisture barrier
(SURGERY : MEANS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING BODY FLUIDS OR WASTE MATERIAL (E.G., RECEPTACLES, ETC.) : Absorbent pad for external or internal application and supports therefor (e.g., catamenial devices, diapers, etc.) : Containing layers having differing absorption characteristics (e.g., flow control, wicking, etc.) : Cellulose or cellulosic materials)

Patent 5308345: System and method for manufacturing disposable diapers having elastic waistband
(SURGERY : MEANS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING BODY FLUIDS OR WASTE MATERIAL (E.G., RECEPTACLES, ETC.) : Absorbent pad for external or internal application and supports therefor (e.g., catamenial devices, diapers, etc.) : Having specific design, shape, or structural feature : Elastic type edge : Leg opening : Gathered portion : Plural elastic elements : Interfitting members)

Patent 5308346: Elasticized sanitary napkin
(SURGERY : MEANS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING BODY FLUIDS OR WASTE MATERIAL (E.G., RECEPTACLES, ETC.) : Absorbent pad for external or internal application and supports therefor (e.g., catamenial devices, diapers, etc.) : Having specific design, shape, or structural feature : Elastic type edge : Leg opening : Carboxy-radical containing)

Patent 5308347: Transfusion device
(SURGERY : CONTAINER FOR BLOOD OR BODY TREATING MATERIAL, OR MEANS USED THEREWITH (E.G., NEEDLE FOR PIERCING CONTAINER CLOSURE, ETC.) : Absorbent pad for external or internal application and supports therefor (e.g., catamenial devices, diapers, etc.))

Patent 5308348: Delivery devices with pulsatile effect
(SURGERY : CONTROLLED RELEASE THERAPEUTIC DEVICE OR SYSTEM : Osmotic or diffusion pumped device or system :)

Patent 5308349: Method for performing knee surgery and retractors for use therein
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Means for use in bone reperation : Osteotomy jig or fixture : Knee or knee joint : Having separable and distinct plate elements)

Patent 5308350: Femoral distractor for use in knee surgery
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Means for use in bone reperation : Osteotomy jig or fixture : Knee or knee joint : Having separable and distinct plate elements)

Patent 5308351: Ear tag
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Means for marking animals : With collecting means for removed material)

 

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