Patents 5531430 - 5531685

 

 

Patent 5531430: Copying machine with sorter unit
(SHEET-MATERIAL ASSOCIATING : ASSOCIATING OR DISASSOCIATING : Sheet associating : Sheet arrival sensor : Rotating saddle)

Patent 5531431: Paper feeder for portable printer
(SHEET FEEDING OR DELIVERING : FEEDING AND DELIVERING : Separator and conveyor : Including gripper couple)

Patent 5531432: Method and apparatus for feeding sheets
(SHEET FEEDING OR DELIVERING : FEEDING : Separator and conveyor : With convergence to single path)

Patent 5531433: Sheet material handling apparatus
(SHEET FEEDING OR DELIVERING : FEEDING : Separator and conveyor : With convergence to single path)

Patent 5531434: Multiple page sensor for automatic document feeder
(SHEET FEEDING OR DELIVERING : FEEDING : With means to interrupt feeding : Responsive to sheet sensor : Excess-thickness sensor : To activate an electric circuit : Orbital (e.g., four-way) motion of pusher)

Patent 5531435: Paper-feed control apparatus for printer
(SHEET FEEDING OR DELIVERING : FEEDING : With means to interrupt feeding : Responsive to sheet sensor : Single sensor with timer : To activate an electric circuit)

Patent 5531436: Sheet transport apparatus with minimized load between electrostatic generating device and transport belt
(SHEET FEEDING OR DELIVERING : FEEDING : By means to convey sheet (e.g., from pack to operation) : On peripheral face of drum or belt : Having means to permit separation of couple)

Patent 5531437: Telescoping registration member for sheet receivers
(SHEET FEEDING OR DELIVERING : DELIVERING : Multiple discharge : Of successive sheets to plural receivers in succession : With movable receivers or receiver portions : To bypass array of receivers)

Patent 5531438: Batting practice device
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PLAYING FIELD OR COURT GAME; GAME ELEMENT OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR OTHER THAN PROJECTOR OR PROJECTILE, PER SE : Practice or training device : Tethered projectile : Tether pivotally attached for orbital revolution : Person held, carried, or attached means is nonmechanical projector)

Patent 5531439: Golf putter
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Club or club support : Head : Curved, grooved, or roughened striking face : Plural grooves : Including metal)

Patent 5531440: Double poker
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : In a game requiring strategy or problem solving by a participant (e.g., problem eliciting response, puzzle, etc.) : With chance element or event (e.g., backgammon, Scrabble, etc.) : Card- or tile-type (e.g., bridge, dominoes, etc.) : Ultimate outcome dependant upon summation of plural card or tile values (e.g., blackjack, etc.) :)

Patent 5531441: Double poker
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : In a game requiring strategy or problem solving by a participant (e.g., problem eliciting response, puzzle, etc.) : With chance element or event (e.g., backgammon, Scrabble, etc.) : Card- or tile-type (e.g., bridge, dominoes, etc.) : Ultimate outcome dependant upon summation of plural card or tile values (e.g., blackjack, etc.) :)

Patent 5531442: Hockey puck with integral rollers and method of assembly
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PROJECTILE, PER SE; PART THEREOF OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Disk- or ring-shaped (e.g., ice hockey puck, etc.) : Vane structure (i.e., flight guiding or stabilizing means))

Patent 5531443: Keypad controller for use with a video game
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : Player-actuated control structure (e.g., brain-wave or body signal, bar-code wand, foot pedal, etc.) : Hand manipulated (e.g., keyboard, mouse, touch panel, etc.) : Image projection)

Patent 5531444: Coated golf club and apparatus and method for the manufacture thereof
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Club or club support : Head : Particular material composition or mass distribution : Including metal)

Patent 5531445: Golf putter
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Club or club support : Head : Putter : Toe and heel weighting : In vertical bore access through top)

Patent 5531446: Golfer's putting aid
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Practice swingable implement or indicator associated with swingable implement : Device attachable to or integral with swingable implement : Nonhandle element engagable with body : Audible indicator)

Patent 5531447: Game device
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : BOARD GAMES, PIECES, OR BOARDS THEREFOR : Piece moves over board having pattern : Chance device controls amount or direction of movement of piece : Race to a finish (e.g., backgammon) : With common finish (e.g., parchisi) : Having cards or tiles)

Patent 5531448: Poker-style card game
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : CARD OR TILE GAMES, CARDS OR TILES THEREFOR : Gravity-propelled chance element randomly traverses or enters alternative paths)

Patent 5531449: Portable stoopball striker
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : AERIAL PROJECTILE GAME; GAME ELEMENT (E.G., TARGET, ETC.) OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR OTHER THAN PROJECTOR OR PROJECTILE, PER SE : Target : Having plural pegs)

Patent 5531450: Dart board mounting structure
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : AERIAL PROJECTILE GAME; GAME ELEMENT (E.G., TARGET, ETC.) OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR OTHER THAN PROJECTOR OR PROJECTILE, PER SE : Target : Having plural pegs)

Patent 5531451: Scoring system for dart games
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : AERIAL PROJECTILE GAME; GAME ELEMENT (E.G., TARGET, ETC.) OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR OTHER THAN PROJECTOR OR PROJECTILE, PER SE : Target : With electrically actuated or operated indicator : Oscillating (e.g., pendulum motion) or reciprocating)

Patent 5531452: Sports installation for the practice of a game known as hit ball
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PLAYING FIELD OR COURT GAME; GAME ELEMENT OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR OTHER THAN PROJECTOR OR PROJECTILE, PER SE : Having at least two different types of game elements used in same game : For game using goal or target for projectile (e.g., football, rugby, etc.) : For game in which goal or target is peripherally located aperture or pocket (e.g., hockey, soccer, lacrosse, polo, etc.) : Having subdivided strike zone)

Patent 5531453: Boxing game system and method of play
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : PHYSICAL SKILL OR ABILITY : Questions and answers)

Patent 5531454: Expandable gasket, sealed joint and method of forming same
(SEAL FOR A JOINT OR JUNCTURE : SEAL BETWEEN FIXED PARTS OR STATIC CONTACT AGAINST RELATIVELY MOVABLE PARTS : Contact seal between parts of internal combustion engine : Radially backed by resilient or elastomeric member)

Patent 5531455: Expansion joint sealing element
(SEAL FOR A JOINT OR JUNCTURE : SEAL BETWEEN FIXED PARTS OR STATIC CONTACT AGAINST RELATIVELY MOVABLE PARTS : Contact seal for other than internal combustion engine, or pipe, conduit, or cable : Particular cross-sectional seal profile : Hollow or filled chamber : Inflatable : Particular gland shape)

Patent 5531456: Thrust cover for a centrifugal pump having dual sealing arrangement
(SEAL FOR A JOINT OR JUNCTURE : SEAL BETWEEN RELATIVELY MOVABLE PARTS (I.E., DYNAMIC SEAL) : Relatively rotatable radially extending sealing face member (e.g., face, mechanical, etc.) : Multiple sealing faces (e.g., double seals, etc.) : Concentric and radially spaced : Including an outwardly axial biasing member)

Patent 5531457: Gas turbine engine feather seal arrangement
(SEAL FOR A JOINT OR JUNCTURE : SEAL BETWEEN FIXED PARTS OR STATIC CONTACT AGAINST RELATIVELY MOVABLE PARTS : Circumferential contact seal for other than piston)

Patent 5531458: Face seal with angled grooves
(SEAL FOR A JOINT OR JUNCTURE : SEAL BETWEEN RELATIVELY MOVABLE PARTS (I.E., DYNAMIC SEAL) : Relatively rotatable radially extending sealing face member (e.g., face, mechanical, etc.) : Particular sealing face member configuration : Hydrodynamic feature : U- or V-shaped cross-sectional profile)

Patent 5531459: Grommet for wire harness with inner surface having densely arranged projections or plateaus
(SEAL FOR A JOINT OR JUNCTURE : SEAL BETWEEN FIXED PARTS OR STATIC CONTACT AGAINST RELATIVELY MOVABLE PARTS : Contact seal for a pipe, conduit, or cable : And wall : Covering fire ring or sealing formation)

Patent 5531460: U-shaped sealing device on a pipe
(SEAL FOR A JOINT OR JUNCTURE : SEAL BETWEEN FIXED PARTS OR STATIC CONTACT AGAINST RELATIVELY MOVABLE PARTS : Contact seal for a pipe, conduit, or cable : Having axially spaced projections : Each end has recess for the seal)

Patent 5531461: Chuck with torque limiting mechanism and inclined plane for final tightening
(CHUCKS OR SOCKETS : SOCKET TYPE : Obliquely guided reciprocating jaws : Threaded sleeve and jaw : Conical sleeve : Loose jaws)

Patent 5531462: Skate combination
(LAND VEHICLES : CONVERTIBLE (I.E., VELOCIPEDE TYPE) : Wheel to or from runner : Skates : Lateral vehicle attitude)

Patent 5531463: Support attachment for ease in side emptying a wheelbarrow
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Tiltable vehicles, stabilized by attendant or article : Handle-propelled vehicles : With auxiliary wheel stabilizing means : Rear steering platform on coaster wagon)

Patent 5531464: Cart with snap-locking members
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Stable vehicles, handle-propelled : Plural load supports : Adjustable handle)

Patent 5531465: Supporting device with rollers, and suitcases comprising at least one such device
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Two-wheel : Occupant seating type (e.g., baby carriages))

Patent 5531466: Vehicle having a four-wheel steering device
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Running gear : Occupant steered : Four-wheel controlled : Fluid)

Patent 5531467: Safety means for controlling an air powered actuator for retracting the locking pins of a slider
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Running gear : Longitudinally shiftable running gear : Supplemental bolsters)

Patent 5531468: Trailer articulation device
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Articulated vehicle : Plural or laterally adjustable connections : Angularly adjustable trailer tongue : With actuator : Resilient keeper)

Patent 5531469: Air bag housing pad cover and production thereof
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Attachment : Inflatable passenger restraint or confinement (e.g., air bag) or attachment : Deployment door : Antirattler)

Patent 5531470: Side air bag incorporated in vehicle outer armrest
(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 5531471: Air bag and lid arrangement for vehicle
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Attachment : Inflatable passenger restraint or confinement (e.g., air bag) or attachment : Deflated confinement located in or on instrument panel : Mounted in vehicle and positioned laterally of occupant)

Patent 5531472: Apparatus and method for controlling an occupant restraint system
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Attachment : Inflatable passenger restraint or confinement (e.g., air bag) or attachment : Responsive to vehicle condition : Electric control and/or sensor means : Rack and pinion)

Patent 5531473: Fluid fuel-containing initiator device for an air bag inflator
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Attachment : Inflatable passenger restraint or confinement (e.g., air bag) or attachment : With source of inflation fluid and flow control means thereof : With means to rupture or open fluid source : Rack and pinion)

Patent 5531474: Inflator assembly
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Attachment : Inflatable passenger restraint or confinement (e.g., air bag) or attachment : With source of inflation fluid and flow control means thereof : With means to diffuse inflation fluid : Rack and pinion)

Patent 5531475: Air bag inflator and method of assembly
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Attachment : Inflatable passenger restraint or confinement (e.g., air bag) or attachment : Inflation fluid source : With means to diffuse inflation fluid)

Patent 5531476: Occupant restraint system for motor vehicles with an airbag
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Attachment : Inflatable passenger restraint or confinement (e.g., air bag) or attachment : Specific confinement structure : With means to diffuse inflation fluid)

Patent 5531477: Method of folding an airbag
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Attachment : Inflatable passenger restraint or confinement (e.g., air bag) or attachment : Specific confinement structure : With means to diffuse inflation fluid)

Patent 5531478: Spider web clearing device for all-terrain vehicles
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Attachment : Exterior : Static-type antiskid counter weights)

Patent 5531479: Vehicle seat belt restraint system
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Attachment : Safety belt or harness (e.g., lap belt or shoulder harness) : Inertia responsive locking or tightening of belt or harness : Having belt connected to member slidable in a vehicle-mounted track)

Patent 5531480: Ski stabilizing device
(LAND VEHICLES : SKI OR SKATE APPLIANCE OR ATTACHMENT : Having means interconnecting skis for training : Prevents warp, maintains camber, or conforms to ski shape)

Patent 5531481: Memo pad assembly
(BOOKS, STRIPS, AND LEAVES : BOOK, ELEMENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Pad holder : Book-leaf holders and marks)

Patent 5531482: Card with removable reusable element
(PRINTED MATTER : METHOD : Multiple book)

Patent 5531483: Heat shrinkable hose clamp with heating indicator
(PIPE JOINTS OR COUPLINGS : WITH INDICATOR, ALARM OR INSPECTION MEANS : Thread lock)

Patent 5531484: Elbow provided with guide vanes
(PIPE JOINTS OR COUPLINGS : ELBOW : With access opening : Sheet-metal : Including screw operated clamp)

Patent 5531485: Method for sealing a pipe juncture
(PIPE JOINTS OR COUPLINGS : FLEXIBLE JOINT, RIGID MEMBERS : Concrete, clay, or masonry pipe : Single fold type)

Patent 5531486: Mounting means for a door of sheet material
(CLOSURE FASTENERS : BOLTS : Sliding and swinging : Roller)

Patent 5531487: Lock assembly having a bolt with an extending tang
(CLOSURE FASTENERS : BOLTS : Sliding : Operating means : Rigid : Closure catch : Plural rollback elements directionally selectively effective)

Patent 5531488: Vehicle door lock device
(CLOSURE FASTENERS : BOLTS : Swinging : Multiple head : Operating means : Closure : Seal)

Patent 5531489: Anti-kink cable for automotive door handles
(CLOSURE FASTENERS : BOLTS : Swinging : Spring projected : Operating means : Flexible : Seal)

Patent 5531490: Door security device allowing partial door opening
(CLOSURE FASTENERS : EXTENSION LINK : Vehicle door latches)

Patent 5531491: Security door lock
(CLOSURE FASTENERS : PORTABLE SECURER PLATE OR BAR : Sliding holding member : Screw-operating means : Toggle lever)

Patent 5531492: Ratcheting latch mechanism for a vertical rod door exit device
(CLOSURE FASTENERS : TRIPPERS : Sliding bolt, swinging detent : Resilient engaging means)

Patent 5531493: Releasable locking mechanism
(CLOSURE FASTENERS : BOLTS : Multiple : Sliding : Operating means)

Patent 5531494: Handle for control of mobile riding toys
(HANDLING: HAND AND HOIST-LINE IMPLEMENTS : MISCELLANEOUS :)

Patent 5531495: Beverage keg handling device
(HANDLING: HAND AND HOIST-LINE IMPLEMENTS : DETACHABLE PLATE AND RECEPTACLE LIFTER : Band type : Rim gripping jaws)

Patent 5531496: Automotive glass enclosure retaining fixture
(LAND VEHICLES: BODIES AND TOPS : BODIES : Storm-front shield, apron, or robe : Windshield : With specific support structure : With specific motor mounting for cleaner)

Patent 5531497: Two-position collapsible canopy assembly that attaches to a pickup truck
(LAND VEHICLES: BODIES AND TOPS : TOPS : Load cover : Mirror)

Patent 5531498: Vehicle body with powered lift type tailgate
(LAND VEHICLES: BODIES AND TOPS : BODIES : Door or window with specified vehicle feature : Remotely actuated door : Flush mounted)

Patent 5531499: Collapsible automotive trim panel boss
(LAND VEHICLES: BODIES AND TOPS : BODIES : Door or window with specified vehicle feature : Interior trim panel on door : Reinforcement)

Patent 5531500: Protective shield for vehicle door
(LAND VEHICLES: BODIES AND TOPS : BODIES : Door or window with specified vehicle feature : Closure mounted body accessory (e.g., visor, shield, etc.) : Closure receiving pockets on door and adjacent body section)

Patent 5531501: Roof panel assembly
(LAND VEHICLES: BODIES AND TOPS : TOPS : Roof structure : Roof panel movable to uncover passenger area (e.g., sun roof or moon roof) : Panel pivots upwardly to vent mode and moves downward before sliding to fully open mode : Telescopic)

Patent 5531502: Combination chair for children
(CHAIRS AND SEATS : CONVERTIBLE : Alternately usable seat mounts : Rocker retractable to inoperative position : Rear of back)

Patent 5531503: Vehicle seat track assembly
(CHAIRS AND SEATS : MOVABLE BOTTOM : Interconnected with back for relative concurrent movement : Back tilts and bottom moves forwardly : With force-multiplying means)

Patent 5531504: Articulated armature for seats with adjustable backs, in particular for motor vehicles
(CHAIRS AND SEATS : MOVABLE BACK : Tiltable : Plural distinct occupant-supporting positions : Mechanical operator tilts back fore and aft : Gear train : With set means horizontally spaced from pivot)

Patent 5531505: Head restraint for passenger vehicles
(CHAIRS AND SEATS : HEADREST : Angularly movable about horizontal axis : On shiftable mounting)

Patent 5531506: Retractable sofa table with extended table surface
(CHAIRS AND SEATS : CHAIR HARDWARE OR ATTACHMENT (E.G., BRACKET, OPERATING LEVER, LEG EXTENSION, ETC.) : Front guard or barrier)

Patent 5531507: Method of removing a minable product from an underground seam and bottom hole tool
(MINING OR IN SITU DISINTEGRATION OF HARD MATERIAL : PROCESSES : Explosive : Of rotary cutter with advance direction coincident or parallel to rotary axis)

Patent 5531508: Heavy construction equipment tire guard
(LAND VEHICLES: WHEELS AND AXLES : WHEEL : With wheel cover : Tire sidewall : Retained on wheel cover : Rim secctions held together by transversely divided locking ring)

Patent 5531509: Vehicle brake system
(FLUID-PRESSURE AND ANALOGOUS BRAKE SYSTEMS : SPEED-CONTROLLED : Having a valve system responsive to a wheel lock signal : Including hydraulic power booster : Including booster)

Patent 5531510: Hub mechanism for a bicycle
(LAND VEHICLES: WHEELS AND AXLES : WHEEL : Hub : For cycle-type vehicle : Mounting)

Patent 5531511: Bicycle hub cone nut locking arrangement
(LAND VEHICLES: WHEELS AND AXLES : WHEEL : Hub : For cycle-type vehicle : Mounting)

Patent 5531512: Brake system for a motor vehicle
(FLUID-PRESSURE AND ANALOGOUS BRAKE SYSTEMS : MULTIPLE FLUID-RECEIVING DEVICES : Multiple motors : Separate and simultaneous control : Multiple brake valves)

Patent 5531513: High pressure accumulator/bypass valve with stationary high pressure seal
(FLUID-PRESSURE AND ANALOGOUS BRAKE SYSTEMS : FLOW RETARDER : Isolation valve : To chamber)

Patent 5531514: Hydraulic brake system for vehicle
(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 5531515: Auxiliary brake system for four-wheel-drive vehicle
(FLUID-PRESSURE AND ANALOGOUS BRAKE SYSTEMS : SPEED-CONTROLLED : And traction control : With four wheel drive or all wheel drive : Pseudo-speed)

Patent 5531516: Cabinet for compact disk containers
(SUPPORTS: CABINET STRUCTURE : FOR STORING AUDIO OR VISUAL RECORDING MEDIUM (E.G., COMPACT DISC, PHONOGRAPH RECORD, FILM, TAPE) : Disk or parallelepiped shape : On rotary support : About a vertical axis : Support integral with the closure)

Patent 5531517: Interlocking front-load bulk storage containers
(SUPPORTS: CABINET STRUCTURE : SECTIONAL-UNIT TYPE : Connectors : Equalizers)

Patent 5531518: Attachment for dispensing chute and/or splash guard
(AGITATING : MORTAR MIXER TYPE : Movable chute : Including scraper, wiper, or brush)

Patent 5531519: Automated bone cement mixing apparatus
(AGITATING : IN VACUUM CHAMBER : Recirculating from and to mixing chamber)

Patent 5531520: System and method of registration of three-dimensional data sets including anatomical body data
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : APPLICATIONS : Biomedical applications : Tomography (e.g., CAT scanner) : With a prism)

Patent 5531521: Linear rolling guide unit
(BEARINGS : LINEAR BEARING : Combined with seal or guard : Bearing for valve stem)

Patent 5531522: Fluid dampened support having variable stiffness and damping
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Hydraulic or pneumatic bearing support : With elongated strips or staves)

Patent 5531523: Rotor journal bearing having adjustable bearing pads
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Fluid bearing : Radial : Pivoted fluid pad : Gas bearing)

Patent 5531524: Self-adjusting bearing
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Plain bearing : With resilient mounting member : Nonmetallic : Biased bearing surface segment)

Patent 5531525: Sealed ball bearing
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Antifriction bearing : Radial bearing : With specified seal : Relatively rotatable radially contacting : Resilient sliding surface material : Wick structure)

Patent 5531526: Cartridge for a rolling bearing having an oblique contact and the application thereof in a vehicle steering column
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Antifriction bearing : Radial bearing : Ball bearing : Axially biased race : Coil spring : Blocking by cage)

Patent 5531527: Apparatus and method for video printing
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : HAVING POWER-DRIVEN OPERATOR FOR PLURAL FUNCTIONS : For movement of carriage or platen)

Patent 5531528: Cartridge for printers
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : INCLUDING INTERPOSED INKING DEVICE (E.G., RIBBON) FOR RECORD-MEDIUM : Renovation of used ribbon : Selectively actuatable re-inker : Having ribbon stored in pleated form)

Patent 5531529: Input apparatus scaled for non-adults and adults having small hands
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : KEY-BOARD OR KEY LEVER-ACTUATING MECHANISM : Ink-impregnated type-face or inker for type-face)

Patent 5531530: Printer and a method of sorting out and cutting papers printed thereby
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : SHEET OR WEB (E.G., RECORD-MEDIUM FEEDING MECHANISM) : Including feed of tally strip record-medium (e.g., plural tally strips) : With cutting or spring tensioning of tally strip : With positive clutch for simultaneous rotation of platen sections)

Patent 5531531: Paper feed device for a recording apparatus
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : SHEET OR WEB (E.G., RECORD-MEDIUM FEEDING MECHANISM) : For feeding sheet from stack or pack holder : By endless-band or rotating (e.g., feed-roller) member : And gauge for tear-off length)

Patent 5531532: Printer and a printer with a fastening device for attaching a peripheral device to the printer
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : MEANS AUXILIARY TO TYPEWRITING FUNCTION : Frame, casing, or support for typewriter : Having means facilitating interchange of parts : Including means facilitating opening of enclosure)

Patent 5531534: Protective cover for a ball joint assembly
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : WITH ADJUNCTIVE PROTECTOR, BROKEN PARTS RETAINER, REPAIR, ASSEMBLY OR DISASSEMBLY FEATURE : Holding means or protector functioning only during transportation, assembly or disassembly : Transverse to thread axis)

Patent 5531535: Double connector for connecting two bodies
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : MEMBER ENDS JOINED BY INSERTED SECTION : Expansible section : Metallic fusion material)

Patent 5531536: Split slitter
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : SCARF : Mirror images : Radially sliding catch)

Patent 5531537: Cylindrical key and slot coupling
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : INTERFITTED MEMBERS : Including separably interposed key : Axially extending : Arcuate slip)

Patent 5531538: Portable electric power tool housing
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : INTERFITTED MEMBERS : Clamped members : By wedge or cam : Having actuator : Threaded actuator : Axially oriented :)

Patent 5531539: Tightly fitting panel connection assembly
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : INTERFITTED MEMBERS : Enlarged head in complementary recess, e.g., dovetail, etc. : For interfitted side faces)

Patent 5531540: Reinforcement system for highway barriers
(ROAD STRUCTURE, PROCESS, OR APPARATUS : TRAFFIC STEERING DEVICE OR BARRIER : Street or curb inlet for surface drainage)

Patent 5531541: Manhole cover lifting apparatus
(ROAD STRUCTURE, PROCESS, OR APPARATUS : PAVEMENT : Vault cover-closure : Concrete frame)

Patent 5531542: Dual auger/conveyor drive for a paver
(ROAD STRUCTURE, PROCESS, OR APPARATUS : APPARATUS : Material distribution means : Curb or gutter)

Patent 5531543: Device for ensuring free water passage to roof rainwater outlets in connection with ice formation
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : DRAINAGE OR IRRIGATION : Control means responsive to sensed condition : Openwork or concave face)

Patent 5531544: Pile cap
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : FOUNDATION : Columnar structure (e.g., pier, pile) : Pile driving)

Patent 5531545: Cable bolt structure and method
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : EARTH TREATMENT OR CONTROL : Rock or earth bolt or anchor : Bolt having wedge expander : With form or casing)

Patent 5531546: Mortar composition
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : EARTH TREATMENT OR CONTROL : Rock or earth bolt or anchor : With settable material feature : With form or casing)

Patent 5531547: Reinforced earth construction
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : EARTH TREATMENT OR CONTROL : Rock or earth bolt or anchor : With retaining wall : Breaking canister or packet)

Patent 5531548: Drill for hardly machinable materials and drilling method using the same
(CUTTING BY USE OF ROTATING AXIALLY MOVING TOOL : TOOL HAVING CRYSTALLINE CUTTING EDGE : Relative motion of splined shaft and tool-support causing release of tool from operating position)

Patent 5531549: Auto-lock drill chuck
(CUTTING BY USE OF ROTATING AXIALLY MOVING TOOL : TOOL-SUPPORT : With tool-retaining means : Clamping jaws : Screw driven means)

Patent 5531550: Clamp release mechanism for an end finishing tool
(GEAR CUTTING, MILLING, OR PLANING : MILLING : Randomly manipulated, work supported, or work following device : With work supported guide means : To guide tool to move in arcuate path : With angular movement of work)

Patent 5531551: Rivet assembly
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : HAVING SEPARATE EXPANDER MEANS : Including sleeve and distinct tapered expander (e.g., anchor bolt type) : Expander having integral pull stem : Spread by pressing element over initially inserted expander (e.g., push type))

Patent 5531552: Self-attaching nut and method of making same
(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 : Nut penetrates substructure and anchors itself thereto (e.g., pierce nut) : Each twisted about its radial axis)

Patent 5531553: Masonry fixing
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : EXTERNALLY THREADED FASTENER ELEMENT, E.G., BOLT, SCREW, ETC. : Double-ended : Both ends threaded : Resembling a twist-drill-type bit)

Patent 5531554: Self-retaining means for fasteners particularly screws
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : EXTERNALLY THREADED FASTENER ELEMENT, E.G., BOLT, SCREW, ETC. : Head having counter-sinking means : Threadedly attached to shank)

Patent 5531555: Bale collector with rollers and baler suitable thereof
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : ROUND HAY BALE HANDLING : Vertical rack)

Patent 5531556: Rearrangement apparatus for manufacturing system
(CONVEYORS: POWER-DRIVEN : CONVEYOR SYSTEM FOR MOVING A SPECIFIC LOAD AS A SEPARATE UNIT : System includes an oscillating or reciprocating load engaging element : Comprising load gripping elements : Responsive to condition of at least one conveyor)

Patent 5531557: Drive screw system with nested mobile supports
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : LOAD-TRANSPORTING TYPE VEHICLE AND EXTERNAL MEANS COOPERATING IN THE LOADING OR UNLOADING THEREOF : Means serves to align wheeled vehicle and load receiving or relinquishing structure : Including load pushing or pulling device)

Patent 5531558: Spare tire lifting device
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : VEHICLE ATTACHED AUXILIARY CARRIERS : For rim, tire, or wheel : Adjustable)

Patent 5531559: Vehicle mounted hook hoist for loading, transporting and dumping containers
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : SELF-LOADING OR UNLOADING VEHICLES : Separable load rack : With reciprocating conveyor (e.g., ejector type, etc.))

Patent 5531560: Motorcycle towing device
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : TRAVERSING HOIST TYPE : Tow truck type : Switch system)

Patent 5531561: Loader parking stand system
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : VERTICALLY SWINGING LOAD SUPPORT : Shovel or fork type : With means to facilitate attachment of boom to vehicle : Shiftable in horizontal plane perpendicularly to axis of elongation)

Patent 5531562: Method of operating a dumpster handling system
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : PROCESS : Of loading or unloading load-transporting type vehicle and external means cooperating in loading or unloading thereof : Of stacking)

Patent 5531563: Tray saddle arrangement for automated product 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 : Positions lowest article of stack first : Includes support vertically alignable with stack then shiftable from beneath article : And movable stop engaging article during shifting of support : With belt and article moving vertically together above discharge)

Patent 5531564: Centrifugal pump
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WITH SHAFT CONNECTED FLUID FORCE SUBJECTED THRUST BALANCING SURFACE : Plural, separate, parallel, simultaneous flow paths)

Patent 5531565: Appliance for extracting secondary air from an axial compressor
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WORKING FLUID BYPASS : Yieldingly or pivotedly mounted or flexible blade)

Patent 5531566: Self regulating bleed valve
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WORKING FLUID BYPASS : Selectively adjustable vane or working fluid control for bypass : And axial or circumferential expansion)

Patent 5531567: Vertical axis wind turbine with blade tensioner
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : RADIALLY EXTENSIBLE OR RETRACTIBLE ROTOR WORKING MEMBER : Buoyant hub or rim)

Patent 5531568: Turbine blade
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : WITH HEATING, COOLING OR THERMAL INSULATION MEANS : Changing state mass within or fluid flow through working member or carrier : Flow exhausted to working fluid : Arcuate planar folding of working surface)

Patent 5531569: Bucket to wheel dovetail design for turbine rotors
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : SPECIFIC WORKING MEMBER MOUNT : Blade straddles carrier : Non-turbo machine)

Patent 5531570: Distortion control for laser shock peened gas turbine engine compressor blade edges
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : SPECIFIC BLADE STRUCTURE (E.G., SHAPE, MATERIAL, ETC.) : Coating, specific composition or characteristic : Angular or offset)

Patent 5531571: Regulating device with starting and stopping device for screw-type compressors, and starting and stopping device used hereby
(PUMPS : CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL OF PUMP DRIVE MOTOR : By control of electric or magnetic drive motor : By changing electrical characteristic of motor or motor circuit : Controlling motive fluid or drive motor)

Patent 5531572: Capacity control valve for a variable capacity refrigerant compressor
(PUMPS : CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL OF DRIVE TRANSMISSION OR PUMP DISPLACEMENT : Adjustable cam or linkage : Axial cam : With sump pressure actuation : By movable conduit or conduit wall (e.g., combining tube))

Patent 5531573: Pump and motor interposed rubber sealing gasket having plural guide protrusions
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Including means for facilitating assembly or disassembly of pump to or from motor or fixed support : Pump within armature)

Patent 5531574: Closed-type compressor
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Electric or magnetic motor : Reciprocating rigid pumping member : Diaphragm type)

Patent 5531575: Hand pump apparatus having two pumping strokes
(PUMPS : EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER TYPE : Plural pumping chambers : Including valved piston : Common piston includes valves for plural axially aligned chambers : Common inlet or discharge conduit mounted on piston : Adjustable backing)

Patent 5531576: Wobble plate pump with side chambers through which fluid flows
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : NUTATING WORKING MEMBER : Working member common to plural working chambers : Axially spaced working chambers : With working fluid bias)

Patent 5531577: Scroll type fluid machine having a lever driving mechanism
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : WORKING MEMBER HAS PLANETARY OR PLANETATING MOVEMENT : Helical working member, e.g., scroll : Axially spaced working chambers)

Patent 5531578: Scroll compressor
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : WORKING MEMBER HAS PLANETARY OR PLANETATING MOVEMENT : Helical working member, e.g., scroll : Axially spaced working chambers)

Patent 5531579: Scroll type compressor
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : WORKING MEMBER HAS PLANETARY OR PLANETATING MOVEMENT : Helical working member, e.g., scroll : Having specific wrap or end plate, e.g., shape, material, coating : With working fluid bias)

Patent 5531580: Machine for injection blow molding
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : CONTROL MEANS RESPONSIVE TO OR ACTUATED BY MEANS SENSING OR DETECTING A CONDITION OR MATERIAL TRIGGERED : Means responsive to abnormal condition completely stop operation of machine : For extruding film)

Patent 5531581: Ajustable injection molding apparatus
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : CONTROL MEANS RESPONSIVE TO OR ACTUATED BY MEANS SENSING OR DETECTING A CONDITION OR MATERIAL TRIGGERED : Feed control of material en route to shaping area : Of mold cavity or fluent material to shaping or discharging orifice)

Patent 5531582: Apparatus for injection molding a plastic monolith
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : WITH APPARATUS ASSEMBLY OR DISMANTLING MEANS OR WITH IDLE PART : For extrusion or injection type shaping means : Electro-static)

Patent 5531583: Vacuum mold blocks with cooling for corrugated tubing
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : WITH APPARATUS ASSEMBLY OR DISMANTLING MEANS OR WITH IDLE PART : For press shaping surface : Including securing means retaining separable elements)

Patent 5531584: Automated trowelling system
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : FEMALE MOLD AND COOPERATING STOCK SMOOTHING MEANS OR EXCESS STOCK REMOVING MEANS : For means excavating from bulk source with simultaneous shaping (e.g., ice cream scoop or plugger, etc.) : Recycling type)

Patent 5531585: Travelling mold with separation of mold blocks
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : SETS OF PRESS COUPLES COMPRISING REGISTERING FEMALE MOLD CAVITIES : Coacting with work contact means (e.g., conveyor or cutter, etc.) downstream of former)

Patent 5531586: Interlocking checker brick mold
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : FEMALE MOLD AND OPPOSED COAXIAL DYNAMIC PRESS MEMBERS : Including positive means to eject product)

Patent 5531587: Closable extrusion nozzle for thermoplastic materials
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : STOCK PRESSURIZING MEANS OPERABLY ASSOCIATED WITH DOWNSTREAM SHAPING ORIFICE : Plural orifices : Movable orifice or movable mounted inner mandrel within orifice)

Patent 5531588: Adjustable cam track for an injection molding machine
(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 product ejector : And product ejector)

Patent 5531589: Fuel control system, control device therefor and methods of making and operating the same
(COMBUSTION : PROCESS OF COMBUSTION OR BURNER OPERATION : Starting or shutdown procedure :)

Patent 5531590: Shock-stabilized supersonic flame-jet method and apparatus
(COMBUSTION : PROCESS OF COMBUSTION OR BURNER OPERATION : Flame shaping, or distributing components in combustion zone :)

Patent 5531591: Safety device for use in lighter
(COMBUSTION : CORRELATION OF FUEL OR POWER SUPPLY WITH COMPONENT MOVEMENTS IN A DISABLING AND ENABLING SEQUENCE : Movably or removably mounted cover for flame holder)

Patent 5531592: Handy gas torch
(COMBUSTION : ELECTRICAL OR MECHANICAL IGNITER CORRELATED WITH BURNER FEED : Having electric current producer : Distinct baffle directs flame at or around conduit)

Patent 5531593: Regenerative thermal oxidizer with heat exchanger columns
(HEATING : WORK CHAMBER HAVING HEATING MEANS : Combustion products heat work by contact : Work chamber exhaust heats chamber feed : By regenerative-type heat exchanger : Spaced alternating or successive chamber exhausts feed plural regenerators : Radiant type)

Patent 5531594: Orthodontic jaw screw
(DENTISTRY : VETERINARY DENTISTRY :)

Patent 5531595: Dental articulator and method
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Work support : Including means to support plural workpieces for relative movement : Articulator or attachment therefor : Having pivot and additional adjustment between workpiece supporting means : Rectilinear adjustment only between supporting means and pivot : Ball-and-socket)

Patent 5531596: Dental hand piece with water distribution system
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Having motor or means to transmit motion from motor to tool (e.g., "engine") : Including lubricating or apparatus cooling means : Fluid control valve)

Patent 5531597: Transducer activated tool tip
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Having motor or means to transmit motion from motor to tool (e.g., "engine") : Hand-held tool or handpiece : Having reciprocating, vibrating, or oscillating output : Ultrasonic : Workpiece supporting means between adjustable stop and pivot)

Patent 5531598: Portable ultrasonic dental cleaning device
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Having motor or means to transmit motion from motor to tool (e.g., "engine") : Hand-held tool or handpiece : Having reciprocating, vibrating, or oscillating output : Ultrasonic : Workpiece supporting means between adjustable stop and pivot)

Patent 5531599: Disposable dental prophylaxis contra-angle, method of making it, and drive gear for use therein
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Having motor or means to transmit motion from motor to tool (e.g., "engine") : Hand-held tool or handpiece : Having abrading or polishing means : Angularly offset tool)

Patent 5531600: Interactive audio-visual work
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : AUDIO RECORDING AND VISUAL MEANS : Visual information in book form : With code on audio carrier for controlling operation of apparatus)

Patent 5531601: Fabric battery pouch
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH WEARING APPAREL : Connection to lamp)

Patent 5531602: Adapter assembly for a small outline package
(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 : Micro panel circuit arrangement, e.g., ICM, DIP, chip, wafer, etc. : Dual inline package (DIP) : Contact having resilient shank)

Patent 5531603: Device for aligning contacting portions of contacts in IC socket
(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 : Micro panel circuit arrangement, e.g., ICM, DIP, chip, wafer, etc. : Dual inline package (DIP) : Contacts extending parallel with DIP at contact surface : Having radially outwardly facing contact surface)

Patent 5531604: Electric connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : Distinct contact secured to panel circuit : Panel circuit adapted to move along panel plane relative to coupling part for insertion of male contact : Connected by transversely inserted pin)

Patent 5531605: Lever type connector
(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 5531606: Shielded vertically aligned electrical connector components
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : HAVING CIRCUIT INTERRUPTING PROVISION EFFECTED BY MATING OR HAVING "DEAD" CONTACT ACTIVATED AFTER MATING : Contact encasing chamber)

Patent 5531607: Connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : SELF ALIGNING CONTACT : With provision for axial receipt of lamp contact)

Patent 5531608: IC retainer in IC socket
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : For dual inline package (DIP) : Retaining means exterior of slot)

Patent 5531609: Structure of lamp socket
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Including movement of coupling part about axis : Threaded coupling part : With socket contact transversely engaging male threaded part : Retractable sheath)

Patent 5531610: Connecting mechanism for bulb holder and socket
(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 : Coupling part comprising lamp or electron tube socket : Rearwardly extending finger)

Patent 5531611: Connector module for local area network
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SUPPORTING MEANS FOR COUPLING PART : Supporting plural, independent coupling parts : Yoke)

Patent 5531612: Multi-port modular jack assembly
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SUPPORTING MEANS FOR COUPLING PART : Supporting plural, independent coupling parts : Stacked right-angle connector for use on printed circuit board (i.e., PCB) : With additional contacts comprising coupling part mating along axis normal to conductor)

Patent 5531613: Connector attachment component
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SUPPORTING MEANS FOR COUPLING PART : Coupling part or mating part extending into panel opening : Threaded shaft or tube)

Patent 5531614: Composite canned data bus coupler connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : HAVING OR PROVIDING INDUCTIVE OR CAPACITIVE SHIELD : Molded connector body)

Patent 5531615: Coplanar computer docking apparatus
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Plural-contact coupling part : For coupling to edge of printed circuit board or to coupling part secured to such edge : Having elongated slot for receiving edge of printed circuit board : Plural slots for electrically interconnecting plural printed circuit boards : Lamp or electron tube socket or base)

Patent 5531616: Indicator lamp
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Plural-contact coupling part : Plural-contact coupling part comprises receptacle or plug : Having only push-pull-engaging contacts spaced along longitudinal axis of engagement (e.g., jack-type receptacle or plug) : Screw threads formed on cylindrical or annular contact)

Patent 5531617: Neutral lug assembly for a panelboard
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Insulating body with spaced, electrically interconnected, duplicate terminals or contacts : Terminals or contacts embedded in insulating body)

Patent 5531618: Apparatus and method of connecting and terminating electrical conductors
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : METALLIC CONNECTOR OR CONTACT HAVING MOVABLE OR RESILIENT SECURING PART : Spring actuated or resilient securing part : Helically coiled spring forms securing part : Pivotally or rotatably mounted member locks or places securing part into securing condition)

Patent 5531619: Control device for marine propulsion unit engine
(MARINE PROPULSION : MEANS TO CONTROL THE SUPPLY OF ENERGY RESPONSIVE TO A SENSED CONDITION :)

Patent 5531620: Water-cooled exhaust system for watercraft
(MARINE PROPULSION : MEANS FOR ACCOMODATING OR MOVING ENGINE FLUIDS : Means for handling exhaust gas : Tell-tale outlet)

Patent 5531621: Forward propelling, retractable float tube fin, with automatic propulsion vanes
(BUOYS, RAFTS, AND AQUATIC DEVICES : SWIMMING AID TO INCREASE STROKE EFFICIENCY : Foot attached : Secured to hand by strap)

Patent 5531622: Quick disconnect leash for surfboard and the like
(BUOYS, RAFTS, AND AQUATIC DEVICES : WATER SKIMMING OR WALKING DEVICE : With lashing : Having connecting means)

Patent 5531623: Toy welding apparatus with sparking mechanism
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : SPARKING : Including variable size air chamber)

Patent 5531624: Flying disc
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : AERODYNAMICALLY SUPPORTED OR RETARDED : Spinning disc (e.g., flying saucer) : And projector)

Patent 5531625: Universal joint device for a toy
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : CONSTRUCTION TOY : Resilient interlocking joint (e.g., snap joint) : Having resilient interlocking portions)

Patent 5531626: Toy water bomb device
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : SIMULATED WEAPON OR PROTECTOR : Wheeled vehicle)

Patent 5531627: Cartridge-type water bomb water gun conversion device
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : SIMULATED WEAPON OR PROTECTOR : Wheeled vehicle)

Patent 5531628: Confetti party favor
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : INCLUDING DISPENSER : Wheeled vehicle)

Patent 5531630: Seam protecting device for drum grinding or raising machines
(ABRADING : PRECISION DEVICE OR PROCESS - OR WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL : Computer controlled : Cyclic control)

Patent 5531631: Microfinishing tool with axially variable machining effect
(ABRADING : PRECISION DEVICE OR PROCESS - OR WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL : Computer controlled : Cyclic control)

Patent 5531632: Apparatus for detecting the surface of a member to be ground, method of manufacturing feelers, and automatic inspection/grinding apparatus
(ABRADING : PRECISION DEVICE OR PROCESS - OR WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL : By optical sensor : Cyclic control)

Patent 5531633: Method of machining a metal workpiece
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : With feeding of tool or work holder)

Patent 5531634: Method of using an abrasive material for blast cleaning of solid surfaces
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Utilizing fluent abradant : By blasting : With nonsiliceous abradant : Table dog actuated)

Patent 5531635: Truing apparatus for wafer polishing pad
(ABRADING : MACHINE : Combined : With nonabrading means : Having means to refurbish abrading tool : Drill)

Patent 5531636: Oscillating drum sander
(ABRADING : MACHINE : Rotary reciprocating tool : Cylindrical tool : Rectilinear : One-way work traverse : Powered abradant supply)

Patent 5531637: Automatic centrifugal fluidizing barrel processing apparatus
(ABRADING : MACHINE : Tumbling device : Drum : Planetary : Lens abrader)

Patent 5531638: Multipurpose hand-held tool designed for use with grinder
(ABRADING : WORK HOLDER : Rotary tool supporter)

Patent 5531639: Smoothing mill with suction, by depression in three stages, of dust so generated
(ABRADING : ACCESSORY : Guard or housing : Suction : Nut-and-screw-type drive)

Patent 5531640: Coin dispenser
(COIN HANDLING : SUPPLY LEVEL DETECTOR : Electric : Deflector type assorter)

Patent 5531641: Recreational vehicle air conditioner ceiling grille with register
(VENTILATION : VEHICLE (E.G., AUTOMOBILE, ETC.) : Railcar, bus, or trailer : Having forced recirculation : Having forced recirulation means alone : Outside of window)

Patent 5531642: Vibration-proof power take-off device for engine including two displacement absorbing joint members connected by a resilient member
(ROTARY SHAFTS, GUDGEONS, HOUSINGS, AND FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS FOR ROTARY SHAFTS : TORQUE TRANSMITTED VIA FLEXIBLE ELEMENT : Element positioned between intermeshing teeth on driving and driven members : Teeth on radially overlapping surfaces : Plural axially spaced liners)

Patent 5531643: Constant velocity universal ball joint
(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 spaced ball : Ball mounted in groove for relative axial movement with respect to coupled member : Mounted for relative axial movement with respect to both coupled members : Grooves formed in radially overlapping elements : Intersecting grooves : With particular seat)

Patent 5531644: Space game floater apparatus
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES : ILLUSION OR STAGE DEVICE : Illusion caused by apparent levitation : By use of video or projected picture)

Patent 5531645: Amusement ride
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES : ROCKABLE ANIMAL SIMULATION HAVING RIDER SEAT MEANS (E.G., ROCKING HORSE, ETC.) : With power or externally operated rocking means : Motor operated (e.g., mechanical bull, etc.) : Simulates animal)

Patent 5531646: Rockable billiard ball rack and method of racking balls
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : BILLIARDS OR POOL : Ball spotting rack : Chalk holder)

Patent 5531647: Bowling ball
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : BOWLING : Ball : With weight block : With wooden component)

Patent 5531648: Accessory drive system for an automotive engine
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : MEANS FOR ADJUSTING BELT TENSION OR FOR SHIFTING BELT, PULLEY OR GUIDE ROLL : Tension adjuster or shifter driven by electrical or fluid motor : Sensor includes rotatable belt-engaging surface)

Patent 5531649: Toothed power transmission belt
(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 5531650: Power transmission belt
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : FRICTION DRIVE BELT : Including embedded elongated strand having multiple components or layers of diverse materials : Including discrete connector)

Patent 5531651: Differential gear system using the change in input direction to control the output speed ratio
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : REVERSAL OF DIRECTION OF POWER FLOW CHANGES POWER TRANSMISSION TO ALTERNATE PATH : Intermeshing planet pinions in drive train)

Patent 5531652: Power transmission
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : FLUID DRIVE OR CONTROL OF PLANETARY GEARING : Single impeller-turbine type fluid circuit divides or combines plural power paths : Planetary gearing divides paths : Hydrostatic type)

Patent 5531653: Selectively lockable differential assembly
(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) : By axial movement of output gear : Torque responsive means to increase contact pressure)

Patent 5531654: Control system for vehicle automatic transmission
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : TRANSMISSION CONTROL : Transmission controlled by engine : By acceleration : Electric valve control)

Patent 5531656: Portable baby swing
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Occupant suspended from above (e.g., by a body harness, etc.) for foot travel : Rolling)

Patent 5531657: Modular aquatic exercise equipment assembly
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing fluid resistance : Club)

Patent 5531658: Exercise device for building and rehabilitating waist
(EXERCISE DEVICES : SUPPORT FOR ENTIRE BODY OF USER (E.G., BENCH, SLANT BOARD, ETC.) : User interface element)

Patent 5531659: Roll caster shell for use in a continuous sheet casting machine
(ROLL OR ROLLER : ROLL COVER, PER SE : Cloth or fabric member)

Patent 5531660: Bag folding apparatus
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : CONTAINER MAKING : Pliable container (e.g., bag, envelope, etc.) : Including folding : By reciprocatory tool)

Patent 5531661: Carrier sleeve erecting apparatus and method
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : CONTAINER OR TUBE ERECTING, OPENING, OR COLLAPSING : By direct application of vacuum or fluid pressure : By manually driven or manipulated means)

Patent 5531662: Dual mode microwave/ionizing probe
(SURGERY : RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCE APPLIED TO BODY FOR THERAPY : Combined with other radiant or wave energy source (e.g., electromagnetic, thermal, microwave etc.) : Body movement (e.g., head or hand tremor, motility of limb, etc.))

Patent 5531663: Incubator mattress tilt mechanism
(SURGERY : ISOLATION TREATMENT CHAMBERS : Incubators : Pulsating field)

Patent 5531664: Bending actuator having a coil sheath with a fixed distal end and a free proximal end
(SURGERY : ENDOSCOPE : Having flexible tube structure : With bending control means : With wire tension control (e.g., slack absorbing) : Body pierced by tubular cutter or rod-type punch)

Patent 5531665: Rolling massaging device
(SURGERY: KINESITHERAPY : KINESITHERAPY : Device with applicator having specific movement : Rolling with body or bodies disposed on single axis : Including bodies disposed above user)

Patent 5531666: Towels having a massage device disposed thereto
(SURGERY: KINESITHERAPY : KINESITHERAPY : Device with applicator having specific movement : Rolling with elongated handle carrying spherical bodies : With drive means)

Patent 5531667: Orthopaedic casting bandages
(SURGERY: SPLINT, BRACE, OR BANDAGE : ORTHOPEDIC BANDAGE : Splint or brace : Shaped or shapeable : By chemically reactive material (e.g., plaster cast) :)

Patent 5531668: Inflatable palmar bladder
(SURGERY: SPLINT, BRACE, OR BANDAGE : ORTHOPEDIC BANDAGE : Splint or brace : Inflatable : By chemically reactive material (e.g., plaster cast))

Patent 5531669: Cervical brace with interlock assembly
(SURGERY: SPLINT, BRACE, OR BANDAGE : ORTHOPEDIC BANDAGE : Splint or brace : Neck : By chemically reactive material (e.g., plaster cast))

Patent 5531670: Heat conserving bandage
(SURGERY: SPLINT, BRACE, OR BANDAGE : BANDAGE STRUCTURE : Skeletal traction applicator)

Patent 5531671: Cotton swabs with expanded tips
(SURGERY : SWAB INCLUDING HANDLE (E.G., STICK, ETC.) WITH ABSORBENT MATERIAL AT END THEREOF : Osmotic or diffusion pumped device or system)

Patent 5531672: Blood aspiration assembly components and blunt needle aspirators
(SURGERY : BLOOD DRAWN AND REPLACED OR TREATED AND RETURNED TO BODY : Constituent removed from blood and remainder returned to body : Pumping means : Injector or aspirator syringe supported only by person during use :)

Patent 5531673: Ventricular catheter
(SURGERY : DEVICES TRANSFERRING FLUIDS FROM WITHIN ONE AREA OF BODY TO ANOTHER (E.G., SHUNTS, ETC.) : With flow control means (e.g., check valves, hydrocephalus pumps, etc.) : Oxygenating means)

Patent 5531674: Compactly assembled tampon applicator
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INSERTING FIBROUS OR FORAMINOUS RESIDENT PACKING, RECEPTOR, OR MEDICAMENT CARRIER INTO BODY ORIFICE : With flow control means (e.g., check valves, hydrocephalus pumps, etc.))

Patent 5531675: Micro-acupuncture needle for a finger of a hand
(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 5531676: Medical probe device and method
(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 5531677: Steerable medical probe with stylets
(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 5531678: Method of using a spring-loaded reciprocable stylet holder to eject a T-fastener
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier : Clip applier : Band applied to reproductive organ)

Patent 5531679: Fluidic infusion system for catheter or probe
(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 5531680: Enteral feeding pump motor unit and method of use
(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 : Sensor controls pump, motor, or pressure driven means : Solid ejected from body inserted conduit)

Patent 5531681: Apparatus for altering composition of nutritional product during enteral tube feeding
(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 5531682: Apparatus for adding marker dye to nutritional product during enternal tube feeding
(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 : Solid treating material : Solid loaded into injector through opening in side wall of plunger housing)

Patent 5531683: Mixing and delivery syringe 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 : Means for intermixing liquid with solid or different liquid : Closure or barrier between compartments moved to permit mixing : Septum)

Patent 5531684: Implantable access devices
(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 : Implantable reservoir having access port implanted under skin : Port having valve means : With soluble cover means)

Patent 5531685: Steerable variable stiffness 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 : Conduit with self-propelled or remote control means : Having remote control for applying light, electricity, or heat to alter conduit shape (e.g., shape memory alloy, etc.) : Solid loaded into injector through opening in side wall of plunger housing)

 

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