Patents 5312159 - 5312415

 

 

Patent 5312159: Seat belt sash
(CHAIRS AND SEATS : BODY OR OCCUPANT RESTRAINT OR CONFINEMENT : Safety belt or harness; e.g., lap belt or shoulder harness : Belt or belt anchor covers : Having means to lock belt against further extension when in its occupant-restraining position)

Patent 5312160: Vehicle seat mounted headrest and utility console
(CHAIRS AND SEATS : HEADREST : Portable, with seat attacher : Foldable forwardly over bottom)

Patent 5312161: Chair for the elderly
(CHAIRS AND SEATS : REST FOR KNEE, LEG, OR FOOT : Connected to chair or seat for relative movement : Horizontally slidable from beneath bottom to a position in front of bottom : Angular adjustment coincides with tilting of the back for relative concurrent movement)

Patent 5312162: Particulate handlers
(LAND VEHICLES: DUMPING : MISCELLANEOUS : Dump body includes flexible or movable bottom part to facilitate dumping :)

Patent 5312163: System for aiding operation of excavating type underground advancing machine
(MINING OR IN SITU DISINTEGRATION OF HARD MATERIAL : AUTOMATIC CONTROL; SIGNALING OR INDICATING : Of hard material disintegrating machines : Of rotary cutter with advance direction coincident or parallel to rotary axis : Of advancing material handling means or roof support)

Patent 5312164: Vehicle propelling member and assembly
(LAND VEHICLES: WHEELS AND AXLES : WHEEL : With pedal crank)

Patent 5312165: Combination brake and wheel system for in-line roller skates and the like
(LAND VEHICLES: WHEELS AND AXLES : WHEEL : With peripheral roller : Self-operating)

Patent 5312166: Quick release mechanism having a tightening force indicator
(LAND VEHICLES: WHEELS AND AXLES : WHEEL : Hub : For cycle-type vehicle : Mounting)

Patent 5312167: Bypass valve-delay valve assembly for braking systems
(FLUID-PRESSURE AND ANALOGOUS BRAKE SYSTEMS : MULTIPLE SYSTEMS : Fluid pressure and electric :)

Patent 5312168: Method and apparatus for equalizing vehicle brake wear
(FLUID-PRESSURE AND ANALOGOUS BRAKE SYSTEMS : MULTIPLE FLUID-RECEIVING DEVICES : Multiple motors : Separate and simultaneous control : Multiple brake valves)

Patent 5312169: Circuit configuration for an automotive vehicle with anti-lock control and/or traction slip control
(FLUID-PRESSURE AND ANALOGOUS BRAKE SYSTEMS : SPEED-CONTROLLED : And traction control : With yaw control : Pseudo-speed)

Patent 5312170: Anti-lock brake system
(FLUID-PRESSURE AND ANALOGOUS BRAKE SYSTEMS : SPEED-CONTROLLED : Specific mu determination : From split coefficient of friction (mu))

Patent 5312171: Drive-slip control system
(FLUID-PRESSURE AND ANALOGOUS BRAKE SYSTEMS : SPEED-CONTROLLED : And traction control : For a railway vehicle (e.g., train))

Patent 5312172: Brake control system
(FLUID-PRESSURE AND ANALOGOUS BRAKE SYSTEMS : SPEED-CONTROLLED : Having a valve system responsive to a wheel lock signal : Speed and vehicle load condition (e.g., cargo))

Patent 5312173: Control valve actuator
(FLUID-PRESSURE AND ANALOGOUS BRAKE SYSTEMS : SPEED-CONTROLLED : Having a valve system responsive to a wheel lock signal : With traction control : Including booster : Compared to fixed reference)

Patent 5312174: Slip-controlled brake system, especially for use with automotive vehicles
(FLUID-PRESSURE AND ANALOGOUS BRAKE SYSTEMS : SPEED-CONTROLLED : Having a valve system responsive to a wheel lock signal : Including pump with system solenoid valve : Including flywheel control (e.g., motorcycle type))

Patent 5312175: Brake fluid pressure control apparatus
(FLUID-PRESSURE AND ANALOGOUS BRAKE SYSTEMS : SPEED-CONTROLLED : Having a valve system responsive to a wheel lock signal : Spool valve : Having pressure line isolated from master cylinder line)

Patent 5312176: Self-aligning idler wheel assembly
(WHEEL SUBSTITUTES FOR LAND VEHICLES : WITH TRACK SUPPORT INTERMEDIATE OF END WHEELS : With roller antifriction means)

Patent 5312177: Oversize filing system
(SUPPORTS: CABINET STRUCTURE : WITH CARD OR SHEET RETAINERS : Suspended sheets : Attachments)

Patent 5312178: Knife rack and cutting board
(SUPPORTS: CABINET STRUCTURE : COUNTERS : Tops : Attachments : Pivoted support)

Patent 5312179: Cabinet surround
(SUPPORTS: CABINET STRUCTURE : MOUNTED IN WALL OR PANEL RECESS : To table only)

Patent 5312180: File drawer compressor
(SUPPORTS: CABINET STRUCTURE : WITH MOVABLE COMPONENTS : Horizontally movable (e.g., drawer) : Compartmented : Plurality of parts, held together by distinct fastening elements (e.g., bolts))

Patent 5312181: Rotary file and storage cabinet
(SUPPORTS: CABINET STRUCTURE : MOVABLY MOUNTED CABINET HOUSING : Revolvable on vertical axis : And one additional side)

Patent 5312182: Hardened aircraft unit load device
(SUPPORTS: CABINET STRUCTURE : SPACED INSULATED WALL : Fire-resistant cabinet : Shelf or shelf-supporting structure)

Patent 5312183: Kneading machine for food products and a method of kneading which can be performed by the machine
(AGITATING : RUBBER OR HEAVY PLASTIC WORKING : Stationary mixing chamber : With rotating stirrer : With rotating stirrer)

Patent 5312184: Ice-cream stirring device with stirring blades and scraping vanes
(AGITATING : STIRRER WITHIN STATIONARY MIXING CHAMBER : Rotatable stirrer : Having cooperating stationary element : On parallel axes)

Patent 5312185: Motionless mixer and method for manufacturing the same
(AGITATING : STATIONARY DEFLECTOR (DIVIDING AND RECOMBINING TYPE) IN FLOW-THROUGH MIXING CHAMBER : Curved deflector surface : Helical ribbon or strand : On parallel axes)

Patent 5312186: High temperature probe
(THERMAL MEASURING AND TESTING : TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT (E.G., THERMOMETER) : Combined with diverse art device : With other measuring device : Pressure : With radiation conducting element)

Patent 5312187: Safety pin with attached multi-function thermometer
(THERMAL MEASURING AND TESTING : TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT (E.G., THERMOMETER) : Combined with diverse art device : With confection or infant pacifier : Sensor within conduit)

Patent 5312188: Temperature sensing apparatus
(THERMAL MEASURING AND TESTING : TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT (E.G., THERMOMETER) : Combined with diverse art device : With percing element : With coupling between rotating sensor and stationary electrical circuitry)

Patent 5312189: Bag made of foil material and a method of producing such a bag
(FLEXIBLE BAGS : BAG HAVING MEANS TO FACILITATE OPENING IT BY SEVERING BAG MATERIAL OR BAG PART (E.G., TEARING, CUTTING, PIERCING, ETC.) : Line of weakness delineates substantially the entire tearing path : Cord, string, wire, or thread)

Patent 5312190: Load sensing thrust plate
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Plain bearing : Distributed weight : For thrust bearing : Pivoted pad : Helical or herring bone)

Patent 5312191: Lubrication mechanism for anti-friction bearings
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Antifriction bearing : Radial bearing : Lubricating : Oil mist feature : Having bolt securing means)

Patent 5312192: Bearing lubricating structure for rotary machinery
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Antifriction bearing : Radial bearing : Lubricating : With pressure or suction means : Having bolt securing means)

Patent 5312193: Control device for a matrix printer
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : TYPING BY OTHER THAN TYPE-FACE OR TYPE-DIE : Character formation by impact (e.g., wire matrix) : With signal conditioning : Responsive to impact member position :)

Patent 5312194: Printing head for printer
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : TYPING BY OTHER THAN TYPE-FACE OR TYPE-DIE : Character formation by impact (e.g., wire matrix) : Printhead : With actuator : Actuator having electromagnet :)

Patent 5312195: Electromagnetic drive mechanism for the printing pin of a print head
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : INCLUDING TYPE-SET-ASSEMBLAGE MOUNTED ON CARRIER AND RELATIVELY MOVABLE FOR SELECTION AND FOR IMPACT OF TYPE-FACE : Imprint by movement of record-medium against type-face : By hammer impacting record-medium against type-face on type-head (e.g., type shuttle, etc.) : Including particular structure of hammer(s) : Electromagnetically actuated : Including latch means)

Patent 5312196: Portable printer and sheet feeder
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : SHEET OR WEB (E.G., RECORD-MEDIUM FEEDING MECHANISM) : For feeding sheet from stack or pack holder : Mounted on carriage (e.g., for extra-wide sheet, cylindroidal holder, etc.))

Patent 5312197: Inter-digital surgical scrub brush for reducing skin trauma
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : WITH MEANS TO ATTACH OR CONFORM TO BODY OF USER : At discharge portion of implement)

Patent 5312198: Jack extension tube
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : ROTARILY CONNECTED, DIFFERENTIALLY TRANSLATABLE MEMBERS, E.G., TURN-BUCKLE, ETC. : Including port or reservoir communicating with joint)

Patent 5312199: Self-aligning joint for linkages
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : ARTICULATED MEMBERS : Including static joint : Articulate joint comprises pivoted clevis or channel bar : With threaded joint)

Patent 5312200: Ball joint with sealing cuff for motor vehicles
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : ARTICULATED MEMBERS : Pivoted : Universal ball and socket : Externally packed : Stud extends into ball)

Patent 5312201: Connecting fitting
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : ROD TO MEMBER TO SIDE, E.G., PLATE, ROD SIDE, ETC. : Intermediate member includes tubular part : Intermediate member secured to side by radial flange : Rod also extends through side)

Patent 5312202: Access cover assembly
(ROAD STRUCTURE, PROCESS, OR APPARATUS : PAVEMENT : Vault cover-closure : Concrete frame)

Patent 5312203: Endless rubber belt vulcanizing apparatus
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : RESHAPING, RESIZING OR VULCANIZING MEANS FOR TIRE, TIRE TUBE, OR DRIVE BELT : Means for supporting only a portion of a tire)

Patent 5312204: Floating barrier 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 5312205: Pipeline to reduce loss from breach
(FLUID HANDLING : WITH LIQUID VALVES OR LIQUID TRAP SEALS : Liquid seal in liquid flow line; flow liquid forms seal : U-seals : Distinct seal bowl in flow line connected casing)

Patent 5312206: High lift temporary roof support for mines
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : EARTH TREATMENT OR CONTROL : Shoring, bracing, or cave-in prevention : Roof support : Jack : Mobile : Fluid pressure actuated)

Patent 5312207: Cylindrical bit
(CUTTING BY USE OF ROTATING AXIALLY MOVING TOOL : TOOL OR TOOL WITH SUPPORT : Having inversely angled cutting edge : And axially extending peripheral cutting spur : Including central tool axially movable relative to support)

Patent 5312208: Burnishing drill
(CUTTING BY USE OF ROTATING AXIALLY MOVING TOOL : TOOL OR TOOL WITH SUPPORT : Having stepped cutting edges : Axially spaced : Including work-embracing cutting edges)

Patent 5312209: Drill
(CUTTING BY USE OF ROTATING AXIALLY MOVING TOOL : TOOL OR TOOL WITH SUPPORT : Having peripherally spaced cutting edges : With axially extending relief channel : Spiral channel : With tool-holding clamp and clamp actuator)

Patent 5312210: Apparatus for machining teeth
(GEAR CUTTING, MILLING, OR PLANING : GEAR CUTTING : Gear tooth shape generating : Hobbing :)

Patent 5312211: Method and system for embodying a plane reference surface defined by a specific equation on an assembling frame of a structure from a rough
(GEAR CUTTING, MILLING, OR PLANING : MILLING : With regulation of operation by templet, card, or other replaceable information supply : With means to circumferentially adjust the position of the cutter with respect to the work)

Patent 5312212: Axially compliant tool holder
(GEAR CUTTING, MILLING, OR PLANING : MILLING : Means to trim edge : Cutter or work)

Patent 5312213: Wheel chocking system for arresting road vehicles during transportation
(FREIGHT ACCOMMODATION ON FREIGHT CARRIER : PARTICULAR ARTICLE ACCOMMODATION : Wheeled vehicle : Four-wheeled vehicle accommodation : Vehicle retainer* : Multipositionable; i.e., along array strip or track : Wheel, hub, or axle retainer* :)

Patent 5312214: Securing devices
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : HAVING SEPARATE EXPANDER MEANS : Helical anchor : Mates with mandrel thread : Resilient)

Patent 5312215: Universal plug
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : HAVING SEPARATE EXPANDER MEANS : Bulged by axially contracting ends : Bulged portion including bend line or reduced section : Serrated end)

Patent 5312216: Artificial joint prosthesis
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Bone : Joint bone : Hip joint bone : Total femoral bone (i.e., including joint head and femoral stem) : Cup secured to acetabulum by cement)

Patent 5312217: Resolved motion velocity control
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : ARTICLE MANIPULATOR MOVES ANALOGOUS WITH HUMAN HAND, FINGER, OR ARM MOVEMENT : Electric or fluid motor drive for manipulator :)

Patent 5312218: Folding apparatus for positioning objects into structures
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : APPARATUS FOR MOVING MATERIAL TO A POSITION IN THE ERECTION OR REPAIR OF A BUILDING : Having sealing or radiation shielding means)

Patent 5312219: Narrow aisle lift truck
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : ELEVATOR OR HOIST AND LOADING OR UNLOADING MEANS THEREFOR : Elevator wherein means comprises guide mounted for relative movement : Portable (e.g., vehicle-mounted, etc.) elevator : Having one or more axes of pivotable movement : Including vertical axis : Trap chamber type)

Patent 5312220: Industrial robot with workpiece handling means for attaching a workpiece to and removing a workpiece from a machine tool
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : VERTICALLY SWINGING LOAD SUPPORT : Grab : Movable grab support has plurality of grabs attached thereto : Grab has swinging movement in plural planes)

Patent 5312221: Pile board inserting method and a pile board inserting machine for carrying out the same
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : PROCESS : Of moving intersupporting articles into, within, or from freestanding, orderly layered, or mutually stabilizing orderly group : Article deposited on stationary supporting surface intermediate sequential turning members)

Patent 5312222: Process and device for aligning stacks of cutouts in a packaging machine
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : APPARATUS FOR MOVING INTERSUPPORTING ARTICLES INTO, WITHIN, OR FROM FREESTANDING, ORDERLY LAYERED, OR MUTUALLY STABILIZING ORDERLY GROUP : Unrolling)

Patent 5312223: Apparatus for stacking signatures
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : APPARATUS FOR MOVING INTERSUPPORTING ARTICLES INTO, WITHIN, OR FROM FREESTANDING, ORDERLY LAYERED, OR MUTUALLY STABILIZING ORDERLY GROUP : Stack forming apparatus : Stacking tapered or nestable articles : And varying orientation of tapered articles in stack : Pivoting derrick)

Patent 5312224: Conical logarithmic spiral viscosity pump
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : RUNNER HAS SPIRALLY ARRANGED BLADE OR FLUID PASSAGE : Extending along runner axis (i.e., axial flow) : Fluid conducting passage : One runner support surrounds another)

Patent 5312225: Axially thrust-compensated turbo machine
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WITH SHAFT CONNECTED FLUID FORCE SUBJECTED THRUST BALANCING SURFACE : In separate chamber having non-system fluid inlet : Plural, axially spaced blades in each path)

Patent 5312226: Turbo compressor and method of controlling the same
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WITH SHAFT CONNECTED FLUID FORCE SUBJECTED THRUST BALANCING SURFACE : Fluid force on opposite face of blade or blade support member : Plural, axially spaced blades in each path)

Patent 5312227: Turbine casing delimiting an annular gas flow stream divided by radial arms
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WORKING FLUID PASSAGE OR DISTRIBUTING MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH RUNNER (E.G., CASING, ETC.) : Vane or deflector : Plural and arcuately or circularly arranged in radial plane around runner axis : Having specific vane mounting means : Nonradial flow runner)

Patent 5312228: Ship's propeller
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : ROTOR HAVING FLOW CONFINING OR DEFLECTING WEB, SHROUD OR CONTINUOUS PASSAGE : Axially extending shroud ring or casing : Segmental shroud : Conical web)

Patent 5312229: Scroll type compressor having curved bearing surfaces
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : WORKING MEMBER HAS PLANETARY OR PLANETATING MOVEMENT : Helical working member, e.g., scroll : Axially spaced working chambers)

Patent 5312230: Fan device capable of reducing the stagnant flow at the root area of fan blades
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : SPECIFIC BLADE STRUCTURE (E.G., SHAPE, MATERIAL, ETC.) : Integrally shaped or blended into hub : Having brace means bridging cavity)

Patent 5312231: Slurry conveyor device
(PUMPS : ONE FLUID PUMPED BY CONTACT OR ENTRAINMENT WITH ANOTHER : Diverse pumps : Including pneumatic displacement : Rotary nonexpansible chamber-type generating pump)

Patent 5312232: Pump for molten metal or other fluid
(PUMPS : ONE FLUID PUMPED BY CONTACT OR ENTRAINMENT WITH ANOTHER : Aerated column : With condition responsive control means)

Patent 5312233: Linear liquid dispensing pump for dispensing liquid in nanoliter volumes
(PUMPS : CORRELATED PUMP AND MOTOR OR CLUTCH CONTROL : Pressure responsive relief or bypass valve)

Patent 5312234: Scroll compressor formed of three sub-assemblies
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : WORKING MEMBER HAS PLANETARY OR PLANETATING MOVEMENT : Helical working member, e.g., scroll : Axially spaced working chambers)

Patent 5312235: Apparatus for reducing pressure pulsations
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : COMBINED : Rotating)

Patent 5312236: Gear pump for non-newtonian fluid
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : INTERENGAGING ROTATING MEMBERS : Like rotary members : Having each radial protuberance of like dimension : With timing gear adjustment or arrangement : Partition radially slidable in cylinder)

Patent 5312237: Auxiliary support for road vehicle tires
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : RESHAPING, RESIZING OR VULCANIZING MEANS FOR TIRE, TIRE TUBE, OR DRIVE BELT : Internal mold, form or support for toroid : Bead clamping means, air bag support means or means sealing tire opening : Removable portion)

Patent 5312238: Apparatus for extruding materials that exhibit anisotropic properties by means of reciprocating die surfaces
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : MEANS FEEDING FLUENT STOCK FROM PLURAL SOURCES TO COMMON SHAPING MEANS TO FORM COMPOSITE PRODUCT : Extrusion shaping means : Means to charge fuent stock under pressure)

Patent 5312239: Device for forming blisters
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : WITH MEANS TO RETARD OR STOP MOVING ELEMENT (E.G., BRAKE, ETC.) : Agitator or kneader comprises means rotating about a horizontal axis)

Patent 5312240: Apparatus for forming a cosmetic stick
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : PREFORM RESHAPING OR RESIZING MEANS: OR VULCANIZING MEANS INCLUDING A CONFORMING PREFORM SUPPORT : Surface deformation means only : Netting)

Patent 5312241: Hot runner nozzle having lateral electrode terminals
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : FEMALE MOLD AND CHARGER TO SUPPLY FLUENT STOCK UNDER PRESSURE THERETO IN FLUID-TIGHT RELATIONSHIP (E.G., INJECTION MOLD, ETC.) : With means to heat or cool : Including heated or cooled nozzle : Comprising staged inflation means)

Patent 5312242: Injection molding nozzle with thermocouple tube
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : FEMALE MOLD AND CHARGER TO SUPPLY FLUENT STOCK UNDER PRESSURE THERETO IN FLUID-TIGHT RELATIONSHIP (E.G., INJECTION MOLD, ETC.) : With means to heat or cool : Including heated or cooled nozzle : Comprising staged inflation means)

Patent 5312243: Slide retainer for an injection mold
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : FEMALE MOLD AND CHARGER TO SUPPLY FLUENT STOCK UNDER PRESSURE THERETO IN FLUID-TIGHT RELATIONSHIP (E.G., INJECTION MOLD, ETC.) : Mold having movable core or movable pin : Means to move mold)

Patent 5312244: Burner with grille and heating installation fitted with such a burner
(COMBUSTION : SEPARATELY SUPPLIED OR CONTROLLED, PHYSICALLY RELATED FLAME HOLDERS, E.G., DIVERSE FUELS, PILOT AND MAIN, ETC. : Having common flame chamber or shield means : Mounted on fuel tank adjacent flame holder)

Patent 5312245: Particulate trap for vertical furnace
(HEATING : SHAFT TYPE : Having means utilizing generated steam in heating work)

Patent 5312246: Heating and conveying apparatus
(HEATING : WORK CHAMBER HAVING HEATING MEANS : Having means by which work is progressed or moved mechanically : Combustion products generated in or fed to chamber : Plough, rake, screw, or stirrer means : Rotary section)

Patent 5312247: Transpalatal orthodontic appliance of superelastic or shape-memory alloy
(DENTISTRY : ORTHODONTICS : By device having means to apply outwardly directed force (e.g., expander) : Plier type)

Patent 5312248: Bracket marking gauge
(DENTISTRY : ORTHODONTICS : Tool :)

Patent 5312249: Unbreakable disposable photocuring guide
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Having means to emit radiation or facilitate viewing of the work : Switch or valve controlled by presence of device on support)

Patent 5312250: Dental tool holder
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Having storage or nonuse supporting means (e.g., tray, rack, cabinet, etc.) : Having tool, marker, or coupling or guiding means therefor)

Patent 5312251: Dental implement
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Having intra-oral dispensing means : Dispensed material discharged by fluid current : Dispenser externally mounted on tool or handpiece)

Patent 5312252: Turbine for a dental handpiece
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Having motor or means to transmit motion from motor to tool (e.g., "engine") : Hand-held tool or handpiece : Having motor : Rotary fluid turbine : Including axially movable collect to cam fingers)

Patent 5312253: Dental implant post and prosthesis construction
(DENTISTRY : PROSTHODONTICS : Holding or positioning denture in mouth : By fastening to jawbone : Resiliently biased)

Patent 5312254: Sterile application of implants in bone
(DENTISTRY : PROSTHODONTICS : Holding or positioning denture in mouth : By fastening to jawbone : Resiliently biased)

Patent 5312255: Screw implant for a jawbone
(DENTISTRY : PROSTHODONTICS : Holding or positioning denture in mouth : By fastening to jawbone : By screw : Having handles to pivot surface (e.g., pliers))

Patent 5312256: Dental implant for vertical penetration, adapted to different degrees of hardness of the bone
(DENTISTRY : PROSTHODONTICS : Holding or positioning denture in mouth : By fastening to jawbone : By screw : Having handles to pivot surface (e.g., pliers))

Patent 5312257: Color-coded training method
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : OCCUPATION : Geometry, trigonometry, or physical mathematic model structure)

Patent 5312258: Dry land snowboard training device
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : PHYSICAL EDUCATION : Skiing : Means on hand or finger for indicating finger to be used)

Patent 5312259: CPR mannequin
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY, THERAPEUTIC TREATMENT, OR SURGERY RELATING TO HUMAN BEING : Cardiac massage or artificial respiration : Means mounting upper and lower tooth models for relative movement)

Patent 5312261: Programmable input-output electrical connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SELECTABLE CIRCUIT, E.G., PLUG BOARD : Coupling part including repositionable contact : Panel having planar contact array with mating panel having mating planar contact array)

Patent 5312262: Decoupling tool mechanism for electrical connectors
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING SEPARATOR : Nonconducting pusher : Including handle for direct manual urge to separate : Coaxial contacts, center one comprising separator, e.g., photo flash)

Patent 5312263: Removable radio bezel connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : INCLUDING ARC SUPPRESSING OR EXTINGUISHING MEANS : Liquid)

Patent 5312264: Article locating and centering means
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : SELF ALIGNING CONTACT : Contact mounted in floating nonconductive holder : Axially biased contact)

Patent 5312265: Electrical connector suitable for use with variable numbers of electrical conductors
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SEALING ELEMENT OR MATERIAL FOR COOPERATION WITH COUPLED CONNECTOR, E.G., GASKET : Movable latching prong or latch on prong)

Patent 5312266: Tamperproof interconnection apparatus
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Including lock for retaining means (e.g., key or combination lock or requiring "special" tool) : Threaded coupling part)

Patent 5312267: Socket for the use of electric part
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : For dual inline package (DIP) : Movement-actuating or retaining means comprises cover press : Fingerlike grasping means comprising portion of coupling part)

Patent 5312268: Multi-electrode connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Retaining means : Retaining means comprising helically threaded member : Parallel to connection : Passing centrally through coupling part : Having radially outwardly facing contact surface)

Patent 5312269: Battery snap
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : ENERGY CELL SUBSTITUTION DEVICE INCLUDING PLURAL CONTACTS (E.G., JUMPER) OR WITH SUPPORT MEANS FOR ENERGY CELL : Including connector housing surrounding cable)

Patent 5312270: Wiring block having detachable leg assemblies
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SUPPORTING MEANS FOR COUPLING PART : Interfitting with channel or double rail : And including electrical contact for load bearing)

Patent 5312271: Pin plug
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : INCLUDING OR FOR USE WITH COAXIAL CABLE : To be engaged by suspension means)

Patent 5312272: BNC T-type adapter
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : INCLUDING OR FOR USE WITH COAXIAL CABLE : Adapted to secure cables perpendicular to one another or a cable perpendicular to coupling axis : Resilient clamp)

Patent 5312273: Shielded modular jack
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : HAVING OR PROVIDING INDUCTIVE OR CAPACITIVE SHIELD : Molded connector body)

Patent 5312274: Controller of decorative light sets
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Plural-contact coupling part : Plural-contact coupling part comprises receptacle or plug : Coupling part comprises receptacle having internal screw-thread-coupling contact)

Patent 5312275: Jet boat diverter nozzle with built-in ride plate
(MARINE PROPULSION : JET DRIVE : Direction control for fluid jet : With bucket or clamshell-type reversing means : Chain and sprocket)

Patent 5312276: Connector polarizing structure
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Plural-contact coupling part : Plural-contact coupling part comprises receptacle or plug : Polarized : By key or guideway : User adjustable key or guideway : Polarized)

Patent 5312277: Method and apparatus for power transmission to a surface driving propeller mechanism and use of a turbine between the driving engine and
(MARINE PROPULSION : SCREW PROPELLER : Having transmission : Cage or screen)

Patent 5312278: Swimming glove
(BUOYS, RAFTS, AND AQUATIC DEVICES : SWIMMING AID TO INCREASE STROKE EFFICIENCY : Hand attached, held, or worn : Having finger stalls (e.g., gloves) : Encircling flexible member)

Patent 5312279: Vacuum fluorescent display and manufacturing method thereof
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : With assembly or disassembly : Display or gas panel making :)

Patent 5312280: Carousel-borne CRT particle-purging system
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : Including cleaning : With heating, e.g., to outgas)

Patent 5312281: Ultrasonic wave nebulizer
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : SMOKING : Wheeled vehicle : And solution reservoir with discrete intermediate passage leading to bubble forming area)

Patent 5312282: Baby bottle and bib structure
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : BODY-CARRIED OR WORN : Facial, head or neck : And solution reservoir with discrete intermediate passage leading to bubble forming area)

Patent 5312283: Flexible toy construction blocks
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : CONSTRUCTION TOY : Vehicle : Wheeled : Diverse article is fluid container or handbag)

Patent 5312284: Incrementally moved cylindrical lens display system for toy
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : HAVING KEYBOARD : Having electrical or voice feature)

Patent 5312285: Descending ball game apparatus
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : INCLUDING UNATTACHED GRAVITY-FED ROLLING, TUMBLING, OR ENERGY-IMPARTING FALLING ELE ENT, OR PATHWAY THEREFOR (E.G., MARBLE RUNWAY) : For moving figure or figure portion)

Patent 5312286: Flying toy
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : OPERATED BY RELATIVELY MOVING FLUID OR PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL : Including variable-size fluid chamber to move fluid : Contractable balloon for moving fluid : Jet-propelled balloon : Including external fluid-operated accessory or means to move figure portion)

Patent 5312287: Toy with electromagnet simulating injury
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : FIGURE TOY OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Having means to simulate respiration, heartbeat, body temperature, or specific symptom of illness : Including axle through or within figure)

Patent 5312288: Steering system for toy vehicle
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : ROLLING OR TUMBLING (E.G., WHEELED) : Wheeled vehicle : Having means permitting turning of wheel for steering : And clutch)

Patent 5312289: Device for removing membranes from meat products
(BUTCHERING : SKINNING : Fluid pressure type : Skin pinching roller type)

Patent 5312290: Tenderizer
(BUTCHERING : TENDERIZERS : Fluid impingement type)

Patent 5312291: Method and device for filleting the body of a slaughtered bird
(BUTCHERING : CARCASS SUBDIVISION : While internally supported on a mandrel : Portable cutter)

Patent 5312292: Automatic animal processing
(BUTCHERING : CARCASS SUBDIVISION : Cutting longitudinally through body or body portion (i.e., splitters) : Of subdivision into portions)

Patent 5312293: Head washing apparatus
(BUTCHERING : WASHER : Loin remover)

Patent 5312294: Method and device for maintaining a clean atmosphere at controlled temperature at a workstation
(VENTILATION : WORKSTATION VENTILATOR (E.G., HOOD, OFFTAKE, ETC.) : Covered workbench chamber (e.g., fume hood, etc.) : Having air inlet separate from access opening : And air outlet through access opening : Responsive to position of access door)

Patent 5312295: Subterranean transformer enclosure vent
(VENTILATION : EXTERIOR VAULT OR MANHOLE COVER : Having lining or sleeve)

Patent 5312296: False-ceiling construction and method for the flow of air in connection with a false-ceiling construction
(VENTILATION : WORKSTATION VENTILATOR (E.G., HOOD, OFFTAKE, ETC.) : Having inlet airway : Having canopy exhaust hood)

Patent 5312297: Air flow control equipment in chemical laboratory buildings
(VENTILATION : HAVING BOTH INLET AND OUTLET AIRWAYS : Pressure regulation : Having air pump means for both airways)

Patent 5312298: Floor vent
(VENTILATION : HAVING INLET AIRWAY : Including specific air distributor (e.g., register, etc.) : Floor type : Having adjustable valve : With screen mounting means)

Patent 5312299: Grain flow measuring device, in particular for harvesters
(CROP THRESHING OR SEPARATING : MEANS RESPONSIVE TO A SENSED CONDITION : Grain loss : By detector at sieve or screen or grain pan :)

Patent 5312300: Protective cover for universal joint seal boot
(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 5312301: Bicycle front derailleur
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : CONTROL FOR VARIABLE INPUT TO OUTPUT SPEED-RATIO : Including belt shiftable axially from one to another surface of stepped pulley or coaxial pulleys of different diameter : And including belt-shifter mechanism : Plural guide rolls)

Patent 5312302: Auto-tensioner
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : MEANS FOR ADJUSTING BELT TENSION OR FOR SHIFTING BELT, PULLEY OR GUIDE ROLL : Guide roll mounted for movement of its axis along arcuate path to tension belt : Guide roll spring biased in belt-tensioning direction : Shifter actuated by handle pivoted about fixed axis)

Patent 5312303: Easily mounted fully enclosed chainguard
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : GUARD OR HOUSING FOR BELT OR PULLEY : Guide roll mounted for movement of its axis along rectilineal path to tension belt)

Patent 5312304: Convertible sprocket for motion picture film
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : POSITIVE DRIVE PULLEY OR GUIDE ROLL : And additional coaxial surface for engaging same belt in shifted condition or for engaging auxiliary belt, brake, or clutch member : Coaxial surface is belt-engaging surface on positive drive pulley of different circumference : With sequential links pivoted about discrete pivot pin)

Patent 5312305: Speed reducer of the cycloidal type for robots and other industrial manipulators
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : PLANET PERIPHERY SURROUNDS AXIS OF INTERACTING GEAR (E.G., ECCENTRICALLY DRIVEN TRANSMISSON) : For differential planetary gearing)

Patent 5312306: Speed converter
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : PLANET PINION IS FRICTION GEAR : Planet pinion is ball : Planet pinion rotatable about axis at angle to axis of input or output gear)

Patent 5312307: Differential with gradual direct connection
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : DIFFERENTIAL PLANETARY GEARING : Bevel gear differential : With means to limit overspeed of one output (e.g., lock-up clutch) : Spring bias on overspeed limiting means : Helically coiled spring : Plate clutch)

Patent 5312308: Forearm exercise apparatus
(EXERCISE DEVICES : HAND, WRIST, OR FINGER : Horizontal bar)

Patent 5312309: Wrist exerciser
(EXERCISE DEVICES : HAND, WRIST, OR FINGER : Involving wrist rotation : Harness for supporting user)

Patent 5312310: Treadmill
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Treadmill for foot travel : Utilizing fluid resistance)

Patent 5312311: Exercise bicycle
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Bicylcling : Out of water type)

Patent 5312312: Wall mounted exercise cycle apparatus
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Bicylcling : Completely detached from user support : Gas)

Patent 5312313: Device to prevent binding of a guidance system for an upper body exercise apparatus
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing weight resistance : Including stationary support for weight : Body part of user utilized as weight :)

Patent 5312314: Exercise yoke
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing inertial force resistance : Club)

Patent 5312315: Pneumatic variable resistance rehabilitation/therapy apparatus
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing fluid resistance : Confined hydraulic or pneumatic chamber : Including external conduit structure : And flexible force transmitting linkage element)

Patent 5312316: Machine for forming cardboard boxes
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : CONTAINER MAKING : Rigid container (e.g., box, carton, cap, cup, etc.) : Securing : Including use of work blank supply hopper : And use of vacuum to handle work : Material penetrating member)

Patent 5312317: Apparatus for detaching pieces of tube provided with transverse weld seams from a web and for stacking the same
(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 : Including supplying indeterminate length work : And cutting, breaking, tearing, or abrading : Continuously orbiting)

Patent 5312318: Packaging method and means
(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 : Including supplying indeterminate length work : And cutting, breaking, tearing, or abrading : Continuously orbiting)

Patent 5312319: Centrifuge having a single swing arm for retaining a stator tube
(IMPERFORATE BOWL: CENTRIFUGAL SEPARATORS : INCLUDING MEANS OR STRUCTURE FOR PROMOTING SAFETY : For controlling drive of (a) bowl or (b) driven means within bowl)

Patent 5312320: Apparatus for performing ophthalmological surgery
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Light application : Ophthalmic : Recurving or reshaping of the eye :)

Patent 5312321: Method and apparatus for suppressing neuron action potential firings
(SURGERY : MAGNETIC FIELD APPLIED TO BODY FOR THERAPY : Radioactive substance placed within body (e.g., inhaled, implanted, injected, etc.))

Patent 5312322: Three point extension splint to treat flexion contractures about limb synovial hinge joints
(SURGERY: SPLINT, BRACE, OR BANDAGE : ORTHOPEDIC BANDAGE : Splint or brace : Upper extremity : By chemically reactive material (e.g., plaster cast))

Patent 5312323: Disposable thigh support ring
(SURGERY: SPLINT, BRACE, OR BANDAGE : ORTHOPEDIC BANDAGE : Skeletal traction applicator : Lower extremity)

Patent 5312324: Nasal dressing system
(SURGERY: SPLINT, BRACE, OR BANDAGE : BANDAGE STRUCTURE : Support covering : Head (e.g., headache relief, eye bandage, etc.) : Perineal support)

Patent 5312325: Pulsating transdermal drug delivery system
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-ray or electrical energy applied to body (e.g., iontophoresis, etc.) : Tubular inserting means releasably interlocked with ejector)

Patent 5312326: Iontophoretic drug delivery apparatus
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-ray or electrical energy applied to body (e.g., iontophoresis, etc.) : Tubular inserting means releasably interlocked with ejector)

Patent 5312327: Cautery override safety systems endoscopic electrosurgical suction-irrigation instrument
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-ray or electrical energy applied to body (e.g., iontophoresis, etc.) : With tubular injection means inserted into body : Ejector pivoted or swung into operating position)

Patent 5312328: Ultra-sound catheter for removing obstructions from tubular anatomical structures such as blood vessels
(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 5312329: Piezo ultrasonic and electrosurgical handpiece
(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 5312330: Medical treatment of the eye involving removal of the epithelium
(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 : Method : Therapeutic material to facilitate ocular treatment : Requiring puncture of medicant package)

Patent 5312331: Method and apparatus for talc pleurodesis
(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 : Method : Having air or gas venting passage)

Patent 5312332: Endoscopic surgical methods utilizing a suction-irrigation instrument with a port for endoscopic manipulating instruments
(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 : Method : Having air or gas venting passage)

Patent 5312333: Endoscopic material 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 : Means for placing solid treating material in body : Introduction of biologically derived compounds (i.e., growth hormones or blood products) including cells)

Patent 5312334: Peristaltic pump apparatus having an improved misloaded IV tube detecting circuit
(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 flow varying means controlled by condition responsive sensor : Means for ejecting solid from holder)

Patent 5312335: Needleless hypodermic injection 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 : Needleless hypodermic injector : Structure of material reservoir replaceably held in injector : Solid ejected from body inserted conduit)

Patent 5312336: Component mixing 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 : Means for intermixing liquid with solid or different liquid : Closure or barrier between compartments moved to permit mixing : Septum)

Patent 5312337: Catheter attachment device
(PIPE JOINTS OR COUPLINGS : SWIVEL : Pipe in socket type : With flange in socket : With manipulator)

Patent 5312338: Rotation tool for medical guidewire
(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 5312339: Endoprosthesis 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.) : Particular wall structure of inflated means (e.g., varying wall thickness, multilayer, etc.) : Specific balloon shape (e.g., doughnut, pear, hour glass, etc.) : One-way valve)

Patent 5312340: Balloon dilatation catheter having dual sealing plugs
(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 valve means (e.g., ball valve, etc.) in fluid or material delivery lumen : Valve controlling means)

Patent 5312341: Retaining apparatus and procedure for transseptal catheterization
(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 sheath enclosing balloon : Lumen extending from proximal end to aperture proximal of inflated means)

Patent 5312343: Device for segmental perfusion and aspiration of colon and rectum
(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 plural balloons on conduit : Having aperture in conduit between balloons : One-way valve)

Patent 5312344: Arterial perfusion cannula for extracorporeal circulation and other uses
(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 plural balloons on conduit : Axially spaced balloons : One-way valve)

Patent 5312345: Anti-needle stick protective inner blunt tubular stylet for intravenous therapy
(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 5312346: Needle removing 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 : Having means for preventing reuse of device : Expanding arm or finger)

Patent 5312347: Hypodermic needle shield
(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 5312348: Single-usage disposable hypodermic 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 5312349: Medical treatment device, in particular for surgical purposes
(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 cooling or heating body, treating or collected material or device : Expanding arm or finger)

Patent 5312350: Vein spotter
(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 locating or identifying point where body is to be pierced (e.g., apertured body fitting template, etc.) : Electric means)

Patent 5312351: Combined pneumo-needle and trocar apparatus
(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 structure for controlling depth of insertion of body piercer : Electric means)

Patent 5312352: Bubble-free connector for liquid carrying tubing
(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 eliminating and/or preventing injection of air into body : On piston type injector or aspirator)

Patent 5312353: Modular poultry automatic vaccine injection and spray apparatus
(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 : Piston impelled by gas or vacuum pressure : And impelling material conduit into body :)

Patent 5312354: Safety trocar instrument having a retractable point actuated by a trigger sleeve
(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 forced into body by self-acting fluid pressure, motor-driven, or mechanical energy storing means : Conduit impelled by spring : With threaded drive means)

Patent 5312355: Splittable hemostatic valve and sheath and the method for using the same
(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 entering conduit axially movable within body piercing conduit while former is disposed in the body : Having longitudinal groove or slot in piercing conduit to permit removal from body entering conduit : With threaded drive means)

Patent 5312356: Catheter with low-friction distal segment
(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 : Guidewire within flexible body entering conduit : Cannula)

Patent 5312357: 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 piercer, obturator rod, or stylet axially movable within body entering conduit while latter is disposed in body : Having bag or sheath enclosing body entering conduit)

Patent 5312359: Intravenous cannula insertion assembly with protective shield
(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 cover or protector for body entering conduit : With threaded drive means)

Patent 5312360: Tension guide and dilator
(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 additional body entering conduit : Dilator : Piston impelled by gas or vacuum pressure)

Patent 5312361: Automatic cannulation 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 piercer, obturator rod, or stylet axially movable within body entering conduit while latter is disposed in body : Having means preventing relative movement between elements during their insertion into body : Longitudinal movement : Piston impelled by gas or vacuum pressure)

Patent 5312362: Seal for a cannula assembly
(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 : Slit valve : And impelling material conduit into body)

Patent 5312363: Low friction slit valve
(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 : Slit valve : And impelling material conduit into body)

Patent 5312364: Intraosseous infusion 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 : Adhesive securing means : Obturator or stylet)

Patent 5312365: Disposable self-shielding hypodermic 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 : 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 medical information (e.g., name of patient or medicament, etc.) means : Rotatable type valve (e.g., stopcock etc.))

Patent 5312366: Shielded cannula assembly
(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 cover or protector for body entering conduit : Rotatable type valve (e.g., stopcock etc.))

Patent 5312367: Needle cover assembly for syringes
(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 cover or protector for body entering conduit : Rotatable type valve (e.g., stopcock etc.))

Patent 5312368: Protective shield for hypodermic 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 : 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 cover or protector for body entering conduit : Rotatable type valve (e.g., stopcock etc.))

Patent 5312369: Safety hood for hypodermic needles
(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 cover or protector for body entering conduit : Rotatable type valve (e.g., stopcock etc.))

Patent 5312370: Combined syringe and needle shield
(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 cover or protector for body entering conduit : Cover or protector for body entering conduit movable axially relative to one another : And extended therefrom by piston when syringe is used)

Patent 5312371: Method of making a needle sleeve assembly
(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 cover or protector for body entering conduit : Cover or protector for body entering conduit movable axially relative to one another : And extended therefrom by piston when syringe is used)

Patent 5312372: Safety syringe 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 : 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 cover or protector for body entering conduit : Cover or protector for body entering conduit movable axially relative to one another : And extended therefrom by piston when syringe is used)

Patent 5312373: Surgical endoscopic cannula with positive touch
(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 controlling material flow to or from body, or metering a predetermined dose or amount : Slide or reciprocating valve : Specific structure of means connecting body entering conduit to syringe)

Patent 5312374: Device for administration of epidural anesthesia
(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.) : Bag type)

Patent 5312375: Set for spinal anesthesia
(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.) : Bag type)

Patent 5312376: Catheter with clear needle shaft
(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.) : Body piercing condit (e.g., needle, etc.) : With anticoagulant supply means)

Patent 5312377: Tapered luer connector
(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 : Coupling or connector structure : Multiple sections : Braided or woven strands surrounding lumen)

Patent 5312378: Curved transparent surgical shield
(SURGERY : MEANS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING BODY FLUIDS OR WASTE MATERIAL (E.G., RECEPTACLES, ETC.) : Urinary catheter)

Patent 5312379: Device for collecting uncontrollably released urine
(SURGERY : MEANS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING BODY FLUIDS OR WASTE MATERIAL (E.G., RECEPTACLES, ETC.) : Material collector with condition indicator : Means for removing material from surface by suction)

Patent 5312380: Endothelial cell procurement and deposition kit
(SURGERY : MEANS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING BODY FLUIDS OR WASTE MATERIAL (E.G., RECEPTACLES, ETC.) : Aspiration collection container or trap (e.g., canister, etc.) : Means for removing material from surface by suction)

Patent 5312381: Ostomy pouch coupling having continuous helical threads
(SURGERY : MEANS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING BODY FLUIDS OR WASTE MATERIAL (E.G., RECEPTACLES, ETC.) : Receptacle attached to or inserted within body to receive discharge therefrom : Receptacle engaging around permanent surgically constructed body opening (e.g., colostomy, etc.) : Mounting ring or annulus around body opening : With external collector or support means)

Patent 5312382: Two-piece ostomy appliance with faceplate bistable coupling ring
(SURGERY : MEANS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING BODY FLUIDS OR WASTE MATERIAL (E.G., RECEPTACLES, ETC.) : Receptacle attached to or inserted within body to receive discharge therefrom : Receptacle engaging around permanent surgically constructed body opening (e.g., colostomy, etc.) : Mounting ring or annulus around body opening : With external collector or support means)

Patent 5312383: Penile catheter system
(SURGERY : MEANS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING BODY FLUIDS OR WASTE MATERIAL (E.G., RECEPTACLES, ETC.) : Receptacle attached to or inserted within body to receive discharge therefrom : Receptacles receiving protruding body member (e.g., ears, genitalia, breast, etc.) : Genital receptacle : Receptacle structured for collecting urine or discharge from male member (e.g., external catheter, etc.) : With antibackflow means : Adhesive)

Patent 5312384: Incontinence device and applicator
(SURGERY : MEANS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING BODY FLUIDS OR WASTE MATERIAL (E.G., RECEPTACLES, ETC.) : Receptacle attached to or inserted within body to receive discharge therefrom : Receptacle externally sealing around body opening to receive natural or surgical discharge : Genital receptacle)

Patent 5312385: Device for protected pulse irrigation
(SURGERY : MEANS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING BODY FLUIDS OR WASTE MATERIAL (E.G., RECEPTACLES, ETC.) : Receptacle attached to or inserted within body to receive discharge therefrom : Receptacle placed under or against body to collect discharge during surgical or obstetrical operations : Genital receptacle)

Patent 5312386: Disposable sanitary pad
(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.) : Compressed layer : Cotton or derivative thereof)

Patent 5312387: Rounded corner fastening tab diaper closure
(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.) : Pad having means for securing pad during use : Adhesive tab fastener element : Shoulder supported garment)

Patent 5312388: Osmotic device for delayed delivery of agent
(SURGERY : CONTROLLED RELEASE THERAPEUTIC DEVICE OR SYSTEM : Osmotic or diffusion pumped device or system :)

Patent 5312389: Osmotically driven syringe with programmable agent delivery
(SURGERY : CONTROLLED RELEASE THERAPEUTIC DEVICE OR SYSTEM : Osmotic or diffusion pumped device or system :)

Patent 5312390: Osmotic device with delayed activation of drug delivery
(SURGERY : CONTROLLED RELEASE THERAPEUTIC DEVICE OR SYSTEM : Osmotic or diffusion pumped device or system :)

Patent 5312391: Laparoscopic instrument assembly
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS :)

Patent 5312392: Interstitial laser coagulation treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Light application :)

Patent 5312393: Ring lighting system for microsurgery
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Light application : Ophthalmic :)

Patent 5312394: Apparatus and method for surgically performing a filtering operation on an eye for glaucoma
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Light application : Ophthalmic : Cataracts or glaucoma :)

Patent 5312395: Method of treating pigmented lesions using pulsed irradiation
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Light application : Dermatological : Cataracts or glaucoma)

Patent 5312396: Pulsed laser system for the surgical removal of tissue
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Light application : Systems : Beam energy control or monitoring :)

Patent 5312397: Lens exchanger for a surgical laser system and method therefor
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Light application : Applicators : Placed in body : Condition responsive)

Patent 5312398: Apparatus for delivering a laser beam
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Light application : Applicators : Placed in body : Condition responsive)

Patent 5312399: Laser resectoscope with mechanical cutting means and laser coagulating means
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Light application : Applicators : Placed in body : With optical fiber :)

Patent 5312400: Cautery probes for endoscopic electrosurgical suction-irrigation instrument
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Electrical application : Applicators : Coagulation)

Patent 5312401: Electrosurgical apparatus for laparoscopic and like procedures
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Electrical application : Applicators : Cutting : Endoscopic : Articulated arm)

Patent 5312402: Connection device
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : With intermediate pivot)

Patent 5312403: External fixation device
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : External fixation means : Couch)

Patent 5312404: Spinal column retaining apparatus
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Internal fixation means : Spinal positioner or stabilizer : Cyclable or incrementable)

Patent 5312405: Spinal rod coupler
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Internal fixation means : Spinal positioner or stabilizer : Cyclable or incrementable)

Patent 5312406: Method of treating an intertrochanteric fracture
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Internal fixation means : Intramedullary fixator : Cross-fastened : With forceps or tweezers)

Patent 5312407: Rongeur apparatus having an offset bayonet and method of use with microscope during microsurgery
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Orthopedic cutting instrument : Shape memory material)

Patent 5312408: Apparatus and method of cutting and suctioning the medullary canal of long bones prior to insertion of an endoprosthesis
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Orthopedic cutting instrument : Reamer or drill : Staple or similar driven fastener)

Patent 5312409: Drill alignment guide
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Means for use in bone reperation : Osteotome or scraper)

Patent 5312410: Surgical cable tensioner
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Means for use in bone reperation : Osteotome or scraper)

Patent 5312411: Uni-compartmental femoral knee instruments and prosthesis
(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 5312412: Fixation alignment guide for surgical use
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Means for use in bone reperation : Drill or pin guide : Intramedullary plug or centering means)

Patent 5312413: Instrumentation for ophthalmic surgery and method of using the same
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Means for removing, inserting or aiding in the removal or insertion of eye lens material : Means for use in bone reperation)

Patent 5312415: Assembly for placement of embolic coils using frictional placement
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Means for inserting or removing conduit within body : Means for use in bone reperation)

 

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