Patents 5531686 - 5531941

 

 

Patent 5531686: Catheter steering mechanism
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Conduit with self-propelled or remote control means : Having tensioning means to alter conduit shape : Solid loaded into injector through opening in side wall of plunger housing)

Patent 5531687: Steerable catheter
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Conduit with self-propelled or remote control means : Having tensioning means to alter conduit shape : Solid loaded into injector through opening in side wall of plunger housing)

Patent 5531688: Apparatus for dosing a liquid medicine
(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.) : Delivering fluid or material through wall of inflated means : Lumen extending from proximal end to aperture proximal of inflated means)

Patent 5531689: Innerless dilatation balloon catheter
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : 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 5531690: Rapid exchange 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.) : Rapid exchange type (e.g., monorail, etc.) : Lumen extending from proximal end to aperture proximal of inflated means)

Patent 5531691: Single use 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 : 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 5531692: Safety 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 5531693: Single-use syringe
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Having means for preventing reuse of device : Expanding arm or finger)

Patent 5531694: Needle retraction 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 : Having means for preventing reuse of device : Expanding arm or finger)

Patent 5531695: Tamper evident 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 : Having means for indicating device is defective , used, or tampered with : Expanding arm or finger)

Patent 5531696: Elastomeric driver for epidural resistance 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 : Treating material forced into or out of body by self-acting fluid pressure, motor-driven, or mechanical energy storing means (e.g., pressure infusion or aspiration, etc.) : With vacuum breaking means (e.g., vent, etc.))

Patent 5531697: Systems and methods for cassette identification for drug pumps
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Treating material forced into or out of body by self-acting fluid pressure, motor-driven, or mechanical energy storing means (e.g., pressure infusion or aspiration, etc.) : With vacuum breaking means (e.g., vent, etc.))

Patent 5531698: Optical reflection systems and methods for cassette identification fordrug pumps
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Treating material forced into or out of body by self-acting fluid pressure, motor-driven, or mechanical energy storing means (e.g., pressure infusion or aspiration, etc.) : With vacuum breaking means (e.g., vent, etc.))

Patent 5531699: Spring-loaded reciprocable stylet holder
(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 blunt tip on stiffening element or elongated rod : Obturator or stylet : Rotatable type valve (e.g., stopcock etc.))

Patent 5531700: Convertible tip catheters and sheaths
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : 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 5531701: Over-the-needle 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 means preventing relative movement between elements during their insertion into body : Rotational movement : By use of wings to pinch and hold elements together to allow insertion)

Patent 5531702: Patient controlled self injection aid
(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 : Adhesive securing means)

Patent 5531703: Applicator for semisolid medications
(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.) : Means for metering material flow to or from body)

Patent 5531704: Needle puncture prevention device
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Means moved by person to inject or remove fluent material to or from body inserted conduit, holder, or reservoir : Injector or aspirator syringe supported only by person during use (e.g., hand held hypodermic syringe, douche tube with forced injection, etc.) : Having cover or protector for body entering conduit : Rotatable type valve (e.g., stopcock etc.))

Patent 5531705: Syringe unit
(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 : Portion of body entering conduit stored in material receiving syringe reservoir : And impelling material conduit into body)

Patent 5531706: Safety 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 : Cover or protector for body entering conduit movable axially relative to one another : And extended therefrom by piston when syringe is used)

Patent 5531707: Device for introducing a substance into a body cavity of a patient
(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.) : Means broken, cut, pierced, or torn to permit material flow to or from body : Cover or protector for body entering conduit movable axially relative to one another)

Patent 5531708: Syringe for dispensing multiple dosages
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Means moved by person to inject or remove fluent material to or from body inserted conduit, holder, or reservoir : Injector or aspirator syringe supported only by person during use (e.g., hand held hypodermic syringe, douche tube with forced injection, etc.) : Having means for metering material flow to or from body : Including means for controlling piston stroke length : Septum piercing conduit attached to injector by turning one component relative to another (e.g., thread, bayonet type connector, etc.))

Patent 5531709: Syringe for the controlled discharge of viscous materials
(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.) : With piston or plunger for expelling material from body or injector reservoir : Bellows-type reservoir)

Patent 5531710: Combination closure and 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.) : With piston or plunger for expelling material from body or injector reservoir : Material flow controlled by valve or movable closure (e.g., plug in orifice, etc.) : Removable plug :)

Patent 5531711: Safety cannula
(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.) : Specific structure of means connecting body entering conduit to syringe : Conduit holder attached to another injector component by cam : Removable plug)

Patent 5531712: Surgical suction regulator 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 : Means for controlling material flow to or from body, or metering a predetermined dose or amount : Having fluid responsive means (e.g., check valve, etc.) : Specific structure of means connecting body entering conduit to syringe)

Patent 5531713: Needle catheter with safety 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 : Removable cover or protector for body inserted conduit : Bag type)

Patent 5531714: Self-guiding, multifunctional visceral catheter
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Body inserted tubular conduit structure (e.g., needles, cannulas, nozzles, trocars, catheters, etc.) : Bag type)

Patent 5531715: Lubricious catheters
(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.) : With body soluble, antibactericidal or lubricating materials on conduit : Mounted in material reservoir)

Patent 5531716: Medical devices subject to triggered disintegration
(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.) : With body soluble, antibactericidal or lubricating materials on conduit : Mounted in material reservoir)

Patent 5531717: Non-contaminating probe and methods of making and using 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 inserted tubular conduit structure (e.g., needles, cannulas, nozzles, trocars, catheters, etc.) : Having evaginating or invaginating capability : With anticoagulant supply means)

Patent 5531718: Tube-shaped ureter splint
(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 shape retaining memory : Including radiopaque or electromagnetic marker)

Patent 5531719: Vascular catheter with helical space
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Body inserted tubular conduit structure (e.g., needles, cannulas, nozzles, trocars, catheters, etc.) : Flexible catheter or means (e.g., coupling) used therewith : With reinforcing structure : Providing varying degrees of flexibility along longitudinal axis : Removable plug)

Patent 5531720: I.V. starting kit and coupling, and method
(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 : With incorporated simple flow control means : Interfitting members)

Patent 5531721: Multiple member intravascular guide catheter
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Body inserted tubular conduit structure (e.g., needles, cannulas, nozzles, trocars, catheters, etc.) : Flexible catheter or means (e.g., coupling) used therewith : With reinforcing structure : Providing varying degrees of flexibility along longitudinal axis : Removable plug)

Patent 5531722: Aspiration unit
(SURGERY : MEANS OR METHOD FOR FACILITATING REMOVAL OF NON THERAPEUTIC MATERIAL FROM BODY : Treating material applied to or removed from external surface of body, or cutaneous layer of skin (e.g., eye treatment, removal of skin impurities, etc.))

Patent 5531723: Ureteral catheter connector adapter
(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 : Shaped for cardiovascular system)

Patent 5531724: Fluid containment bag
(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 : Conduit or connector for material collector/receptor)

Patent 5531725: Male incontinence device
(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.) : Including body support means)

Patent 5531726: Sphagnum moss composition for the production of sheeted absorbent and method for evaluating the potential of sphagnum moss material for
(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 particular materials, fibers, or particles : Thermoplastic)

Patent 5531727: Fluid absorbing article utilizing a flow control cover sheet
(SURGERY : MEANS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING BODY FLUIDS OR WASTE MATERIAL (E.G., RECEPTACLES, ETC.) : Absorbent pad for external or internal application and supports therefor (e.g., catamenial devices, diapers, etc.) : Containing layers having differing absorption characteristics (e.g., flow control, wicking, etc.) : Cellulose or cellulosic materials)

Patent 5531728: Absorbent structures containing thermally-bonded stiffened fibers and superabsorbent material
(SURGERY : MEANS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING BODY FLUIDS OR WASTE MATERIAL (E.G., RECEPTACLES, ETC.) : Absorbent pad for external or internal application and supports therefor (e.g., catamenial devices, diapers, etc.) : Containing layers having differing absorption characteristics (e.g., flow control, wicking, etc.) : Cellulose or cellulosic materials)

Patent 5531729: Elastic net-like substrate having a layer of fibers pre-bonded thereto for use in an absorbent article
(SURGERY : MEANS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING BODY FLUIDS OR WASTE MATERIAL (E.G., RECEPTACLES, ETC.) : Absorbent pad for external or internal application and supports therefor (e.g., catamenial devices, diapers, etc.) : Having specific fiber orientation or weave : Needled or punched layer)

Patent 5531730: Absorbent article having a pocket cuff
(SURGERY : MEANS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING BODY FLUIDS OR WASTE MATERIAL (E.G., RECEPTACLES, ETC.) : Absorbent pad for external or internal application and supports therefor (e.g., catamenial devices, diapers, etc.) : Having specific design, shape, or structural feature : Pouch means : Pulling string)

Patent 5531731: Tape fastener for conveying information and method of manufacture
(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 : With release means associated with tab fastner : And waist opening)

Patent 5531732: Adjustable fit disposable training pant or incontinence garment having disposable means
(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 : By fabric strip fastener element (e.g., hook and loop type fastener) : With release means associated with tab fastner)

Patent 5531733: Hanger strap
(SURGERY : CONTAINER FOR BLOOD OR BODY TREATING MATERIAL, OR MEANS USED THEREWITH (E.G., NEEDLE FOR PIERCING CONTAINER CLOSURE, ETC.) : Having hollow needle or spike for piercing container or container clossure : Plural compartments or bags)

Patent 5531734: Method of altering composition of nutritional product during enteral tube feeding
(SURGERY : CONTROLLED RELEASE THERAPEUTIC DEVICE OR SYSTEM :)

Patent 5531735: Medical devices containing triggerable disintegration agents
(SURGERY : CONTROLLED RELEASE THERAPEUTIC DEVICE OR SYSTEM : Implanted dynamic device or system :)

Patent 5531736: Osmotic device for delayed delivery of agent
(SURGERY : CONTROLLED RELEASE THERAPEUTIC DEVICE OR SYSTEM : Osmotic or diffusion pumped device or system :)

Patent 5531737: Surgical x-ray instrument for guiding needles
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS :)

Patent 5531738: Process for operating a laser
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Light application :)

Patent 5531739: Method of treating veins
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Light application : Lithotripsy :)

Patent 5531740: Automatic color-activated scanning treatment of dermatological conditions by laser
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Light application : Dermatological : Cataracts or glaucoma)

Patent 5531741: Illuminated stents
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Light application : Applicators : Placed in body : With optical fiber :)

Patent 5531742: Apparatus and method for computer controlled cryosurgery
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Cyrogenic application : Internal application : With beam shaping or redirecting (e.g., lens))

Patent 5531743: Resposable electrode
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Electrical application : Applicators : Coagulation)

Patent 5531744: Alternative current pathways for bipolar surgical cutting tool
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Electrical application : Applicators : Cutting : Bipolar electrodes : With formable electrode)

Patent 5531745: System for stabilizing the spine and reducing spondylolisthesis
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Internal fixation means : Spinal positioner or stabilizer : Cyclable or incrementable)

Patent 5531746: Posterior spinal polyaxial locking lateral mass screw plate assembly
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Internal fixation means : Spinal positioner or stabilizer : Cyclable or incrementable)

Patent 5531747: System for stabilizing the spine and reducing spondylolisthesis
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Internal fixation means : Spinal positioner or stabilizer : Cyclable or incrementable)

Patent 5531748: Osteosynthesis device for trochanteric or trochanteric-diaphyseal fracture
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Internal fixation means : Intramedullary fixator : Cyclable or incrementable)

Patent 5531749: Spinal bone waxer
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Means for use in bone reperation : Device for the application of bone cement : Applicator : Having separable and distinct plate elements)

Patent 5531750: Surgical tool and adjustable locking handle therefor
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Orthopedic cutting instrument : Shape memory material)

Patent 5531751: Aiming tube assembly
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Means for use in bone reperation : Drill or pin guide : Intramedullary plug or centering means)

Patent 5531752: Vocal cord medialization tool
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Means for use in bone reperation : Prosthesis insertor or extractor : Cross-pinning drill guide)

Patent 5531753: Surgical correction of astigmatism
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Corneal cutter or guide for corneal cutter : By electrical or thermal application)

Patent 5531754: Retractable surgical blade device and associated method
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Cutting, puncturing or piercing : By electrical or thermal application)

Patent 5531755: Cobalt base alloy end effectors for laparoscopic surgical scissors
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Cutting, puncturing or piercing : Cutter carried on elongated probe-like member : Artery or vein)

Patent 5531756: Arthroscopic surgical punch
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Cutting, puncturing or piercing : Punch : Spring driven or biased into cutting position)

Patent 5531757: Methods and stabilized instruments for performing medical procedures percutaneously without a trocar
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Cutting, puncturing or piercing : Puncturing or piercing : Spring driven or biased into cutting position)

Patent 5531758: Sliding reducer seal for surgical trocar
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Cutting, puncturing or piercing : Puncturing or piercing : Spring driven or biased into cutting position)

Patent 5531759: System for closing a percutaneous puncture formed by a trocar to prevent tissue at the puncture from herniating
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Sutureless closure : Combined with another device)

Patent 5531760: Skin closure clip
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Sutureless closure : Material placed on opposed sides of incision or wound : Means to draw opposed sides of incision into apposition : Detachable from inflation means)

Patent 5531761: Methods for suturing tissue sections
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Suturing needle : Needle tip or body structure : Approximating clip or serrefine)

Patent 5531763: Suture cinching apparatus
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier : Suturing or ligating aid or guide : Means for clamping needle to handle)

Patent 5531764: Implantable defibrillator system and method having successive changeable defibrillation waveforms
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical therapeutic systems : Cardioverting/defibrillating :)

Patent 5531765: Method and apparatus for producing configurable biphasic defibrillation waveforms
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical therapeutic systems : Cardioverting/defibrillating :)

Patent 5531766: Implantable cardioverter defibrillator pulse generator kite-tail electrode system
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical therapeutic systems : Cardioverting/defibrillating :)

Patent 5531767: Method and apparatus for delivering defibrillation shocks with improved effectiveness
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical therapeutic systems : Cardioverting/defibrillating :)

Patent 5531768: Implantable atrial defibrillator having ischemia coordinated intervention therapy and method
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical therapeutic systems : Cardioverting/defibrillating : Sensing body condition or signal other than electrocardiographic signal :)

Patent 5531769: Truncated pulse defibrillator with flash tube switch
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical therapeutic systems : Cardioverting/defibrillating : Controlling or indicating stimulation level :)

Patent 5531770: Device and method for determining defibrillation thresholds
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical therapeutic systems : Cardioverting/defibrillating : Computing energy required or contact impedance :)

Patent 5531771: Dual chamber pacemaker system and method with improved switching between synchronous and asyncrhonous behavior
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical therapeutic systems : Heart rate regulating (e.g., pacing) : Computing energy required or contact impedance)

Patent 5531772: Rate responsive cardiac pacemaker with filtered impedance sensing and method
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical therapeutic systems : Heart rate regulating (e.g., pacing) : Parameter control in response to sensed physiological load on heart : Selecting plural stimulation patterns)

Patent 5531773: Method and apparatus for handling animals
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical therapeutic systems : Electrical treatment of pain : Incontinence control)

Patent 5531774: Multichannel implantable cochlear stimulator having programmable bipolar, monopolar or multipolar electrode configurations
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical therapeutic systems : Promoting auditory function : Producing aural effects by stimulation : With monitoring or testing feature)

Patent 5531775: Skin attachment type electric thermal treatment device
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Thermal applicators : Solar (Natural) light applicator)

Patent 5531776: Non-invasive aortic impingement and core and cerebral temperature manipulation method
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Thermal applicators : With fluid supply : Internally applied : With temperature sensing)

Patent 5531777: Heat and cold packs containing garnet crystals
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Thermal applicators : Thermal material receptacle : Hand or foot)

Patent 5531778: Circumneural electrode assembly
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical energy applicator : Placed in body : Applicator placed around stimulated nerve : Top of head)

Patent 5531779: Stent-type defibrillation electrode structures
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical energy applicator : Placed in body : Heart : Top of head)

Patent 5531780: Implantable stimulation lead having an advanceable therapeutic drug delivery system
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical energy applicator : Placed in body : Heart : With drug or medicament-dispensing : Respiratory movement)

Patent 5531781: Implantable lead having a steering distal guide tip
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical energy applicator : Placed in body : Heart : Catheter or endocardial (inside heart) type : Respiratory movement)

Patent 5531782: Implantable medical electrode with reduced number of conductors
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical energy applicator : Placed in body : Heart : Catheter or endocardial (inside heart) type : Respiratory movement)

Patent 5531783: Pacing lead with x-ray visible soluble covering and method of inserting same into a patient's heart
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical energy applicator : Placed in body : Heart : Catheter or endocardial (inside heart) type : With anchor means :)

Patent 5531784: Test device for and method of testing rapid assembly tissue heart valve
(MEASURING AND TESTING : WITH FLUID PRESSURE : Safety feature or containment structure)

Patent 5531785: Prosthetic heart valve holder
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : HEART VALVE : Combined with surgical tool : Fiber)

Patent 5531786: Medical protheses containing a gel-filler comprising principally water and cellulose derivative
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : BREAST PROSTHESIS : Implantable : Material characteristic of lens)

Patent 5531787: Implantable auditory system with micromachined microsensor and microactuator
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : EAR OR NOSE PROSTHESIS : Implantable)

Patent 5531788: Anti-Pulmonary embolism filter
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Implantable)

Patent 5531789: Sealing system of an artificial internal organ
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Hollow or tubular part or organ (e.g., bladder, urethra, bronchi, bile duct, etc.) : Including a valve : Including natural bone tissue)

Patent 5531790: Device for extending living tissue
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS :)

Patent 5531791: Composition for repair of defects in osseous tissues, method of making, and prosthesis
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Bone : Bone composition : Including natural bone tissue : Including sleeve around stem member)

Patent 5531792: Bone plug fixation assembly, expansible plug assembly therefor, and method of fixation
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Bone : Adjustable : Stem structure)

Patent 5531793: Orthopedic implant augmentation and stabilization device
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Bone : Skin)

Patent 5531794: Ceramic device providing an environment for the promotion and formation of new bone
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Bone : Ceramic : Having porous outer surface)

Patent 5531795: Method for casein finishing of leather
(BLEACHING AND DYEING; FLUID TREATMENT AND CHEMICAL MODIFICATION OF TEXTILES AND FIBERS : TREATMENT OF HIDES, SKINS, FEATHERS AND ANIMAL TISSUES : Tanning : With subsequent treatment : Organic material : Monoazo)

Patent 5531796: Process for desizing and color fading garments
(BLEACHING AND DYEING; FLUID TREATMENT AND CHEMICAL MODIFICATION OF TEXTILES AND FIBERS : BLEACHING : Color stripping or subduing : Resin condensation in situ in leather)

Patent 5531797: Aqueous dye preparations containing coumarin dyes
(BLEACHING AND DYEING; FLUID TREATMENT AND CHEMICAL MODIFICATION OF TEXTILES AND FIBERS : DYE OR POTENTIAL DYE COMPOSITION, ADDITIVE, TREATMENT, PROCESS, PRODUCT, OR ANCILLARY DYE OPERATION : Fluorescent dye, e.g., stilbene, benzimidazole, benzoxazole, benzothiazole, pyrazoline dye, etc., optical brightner or bluing agent : Basic dye)

Patent 5531798: Eliminating ash bridging in ceramic filters
(GAS: HEATING AND ILLUMINATING : GENERATORS : Cupola : Coal : Floating oil)

Patent 5531799: Ceramic corundum abrasive
(ABRASIVE TOOL MAKING PROCESS, MATERIAL, OR COMPOSITION : WITH INORGANIC MATERIAL : Metal or metal oxide :)

Patent 5531800: Liquid spray air purification and controlled humidification apparatus
(GAS SEPARATION: APPARATUS : GAS AND LIQUID CONTACT APPARATUS FOR GAS SEPARATION INCLUDING MEANS TO REGENERATE, PURIFY, OR SEPARATE CONTACT LIQUID : Filter for contact liquid : With baffle, plate, or weir within gravitational separator to aid contact liquid regeneration, purification, or separation)

Patent 5531801: Liquid spray air purification and controlled humidification apparatus with air quality monitor and controller
(GAS SEPARATION: APPARATUS : GAS AND LIQUID CONTACT APPARATUS FOR GAS SEPARATION INCLUDING MEANS TO REGENERATE, PURIFY, OR SEPARATE CONTACT LIQUID : Filter for contact liquid : With baffle, plate, or weir within gravitational separator to aid contact liquid regeneration, purification, or separation)

Patent 5531802: Suction device with a filter insert in the suction line
(GAS SEPARATION: APPARATUS : WITH INSPECTION MEANS : Transparent : By liquid accumulation responsive float)

Patent 5531803: Metal cover for respirator cartridge
(GAS SEPARATION : WITH MEANS SECURING OR RETAINING SEPARATING MEDIA : Unit or cohesive sheet-like media in flow line or frame : Edge supporting or securing means for nonplanar sheet form filter (e.g., zigzag) : Spiral or cylindrical : Tangential outlet pipe)

Patent 5531804: Plunger assembly adapter
(GLASS MANUFACTURING : PLUNGER : With mold support or carrier)

Patent 5531805: Smelting ferrous materials
(SPECIALIZED METALLURGICAL PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS FOR USE THEREIN, CONSOLIDATED METAL POWDER COMPOSITIONS, AND LOOSE METAL PARTICULATE MIXTURES : PROCESSES : Electrothermic processes (e.g., microwave, induction, resistance, electric arc, plasma, etc.) : Reducing or smelting : Producing or treating Iron(Fe) or Iron alloy : Producing or treating Iron(Fe) or Iron alloy)

Patent 5531806: Magnesium-lithium alloys of high toughness
(SPECIALIZED METALLURGICAL PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS FOR USE THEREIN, CONSOLIDATED METAL POWDER COMPOSITIONS, AND LOOSE METAL PARTICULATE MIXTURES : PROCESSES : Producing or treating free metal : At 300 degrees C or greater (e.g., pyrometallurgy, etc.) : Nonferrous : Magnesium(Mg) : Precipitating impurities from molten Alkali metal)

Patent 5531807: Apparatus and method for supplying oxygen to passengers on board aircraft
(GAS SEPARATION: PROCESSES : WITH TIMING OF OPERATION : Liquid level sensed)

Patent 5531808: Removal of carbon dioxide from gas streams
(GAS SEPARATION: PROCESSES : SOLID SORPTION : Including reduction of pressure : Plural pressure varying steps (e.g., pressure swing adsorption, etc.) : Liquid addition precedes electrical precipitation)

Patent 5531809: Pretreatment layer for CO-VSA
(GAS SEPARATION: PROCESSES : SOLID SORPTION : Including reduction of pressure : Plural pressure varying steps (e.g., pressure swing adsorption, etc.) : Sweep gas used : Feed gas or constituent thereof is sweep gas : Stepped pressure reduction : Vacuum applied :)

Patent 5531810: Injection septum with dust wiper
(GAS SEPARATION: APPARATUS : CHROMATOGRAPHY TYPE APPARATUS : Including injection system or inlet fluid distributor : Multiple similar elements or sections (e.g., built up, etc.))

Patent 5531811: Method for recovering entrained liquid from natural gas
(GAS SEPARATION: PROCESSES : DEGASIFICATION OF LIQUID : By liquid flow modifying or mechanical agitating : Centrifugal force : Gas condensed)

Patent 5531812: Impregnating emulsion for mineral building materials
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Coating repellent : Metal-depositing composition contains polyvalent metal compound)

Patent 5531813: Fusing system with monoamino functional silicone release agent
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Coating repellent : Metal-depositing composition contains polyvalent metal compound)

Patent 5531814: Self-leveling silicone polish
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Polishes : Metal-depositing composition contains polyvalent metal compound)

Patent 5531815: Thermal ink jet composition
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Marking : Inks : Organic dye containing : Organic nitrogen compound containing : Shellac or derivative containing)

Patent 5531816: Bleed-alleviated, waterfast, pigment-based ink-jet ink compositions
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Marking : Inks : Pigment containing : Organic nitrogen compound containing : The nitrogen is a ring member of a heterocyclic ring : Five-ring members in the heteroyclic ring : Acyclic azo attached directly or indirectly to the heterocyclic ring by nonionic bonding)

Patent 5531817: Use of high viscosity, meltable gel inks for controlling bleed
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Marking : Inks : Organic dye containing : Carbohydrate or derivative containing : Carbohydrate gum containing : The color former contains a heterocyclic oxygen ring)

Patent 5531818: Ink jet ink compositions and printing processes
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Marking : Inks : Organic dye containing : With pigment : Specified color former (i.e., electron donating))

Patent 5531819: Hot melt ink
(SYNTHETIC RESINS OR NATURAL RUBBERS -- PART OF THE CLASS 520 SERIES : : : Adding a NRM to a preformed solid polymer or preformed specified intermediate condensation product, composition thereof; or process of treating or composition thereof : DNRM which is other than silicon dioxide, glass, titanium dioxide, water, halohydrocarbon, hydrocarbon, or elemental carbon : Organic DNRM : At least one chalcogen atom as part of a hetero ring (chalcogen=O, Se, Te) DNRM : Three-membered chalcogen ring : Tetrahydrofuran per se)

Patent 5531820: Composition and method for treatment of phosphated metal surfaces
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Silicon containing other than solely as silicon dioxide or as part of an aluminum-containing compound : N-containing Si compound : Nitrogen containing)

Patent 5531821: Surface modified calcium carbonate composition and uses therefor
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Pigment, filler, or aggregate compositions, e.g., stone, shale, pebbles, rock, etc. : Composition contains identified material other than water : Alkaline earth metal compound containing, other than glass, e.g., ettringite, gypsum, barium sulfate, anhydrite, etc. : Carbonate containing : Calcium containing, e.g., calcite, dolomite, chalk, whiting, etc. : Subsequent treatment or product thereof)

Patent 5531822: Modifier for porous materials and method of modifying porous materials
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Alkali metal silicate containing : Inorganic materials only)

Patent 5531823: Low-heat high-performance concrete
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Inorganic settable ingredient containing : Portland type cement : With additional lime)

Patent 5531824: Method of increasing density and strength of highly siliceous cement-based materials
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Inorganic settable ingredient containing : Portland type cement : Silica containing (e.g., sand, quartz, etc.) : Calcium sulfate specified (e.g., gypsum, anhydrite, plaster of Paris, etc.))

Patent 5531825: Hydraulic cement set accelerators based on nitroalcohols
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Inorganic settable ingredient containing : Organic material containing : Organic nitrogen : Cellulose or plant material)

Patent 5531826: Granular material coating apparatus
(COATING APPARATUS : EDIBLE BASE OR COATING TYPE : Tumbling particulate work (i.e., rumble) : Integral actuator extends through or is formed on valve seat)

Patent 5531827: Coating apparatus having a stagnation prevention device
(COATING APPARATUS : SOLID APPLICATOR CONTACTING WORK : Movably mounted applicator : Rotary applicator : With guide or gauge for edge or face of work)

Patent 5531828: Adhesive moistener
(COATING APPARATUS : SOLID APPLICATOR CONTACTING WORK : Pads or absorbent or porous applicators : Applicator movable to coating material supply)

Patent 5531829: Fan-shaped stamp pad
(COATING APPARATUS : SOLID APPLICATOR CONTACTING WORK : Pads or absorbent or porous applicators : Applicator movable to coating material supply)

Patent 5531830: Surface treatment apparatus
(COATING APPARATUS : IMMERSION OR WORK-CONFINED POOL TYPE : With means for moving work through, into or out of pool : Strand form work)

Patent 5531831: Static blending device
(COATING APPARATUS : WITH TREATMENT OF COATING MATERIAL : Liquid treatment)

Patent 5531832: Nozzle assembly for pan oiler
(COATING APPARATUS : WITH MEANS TO APPLY ELECTRICAL AND/OR RADIANT ENERGY TO WORK AND/OR COATING MATERIAL : Electrostatic and/or electromagnetic attraction or projection of coating material to work : Hollow or reentrant work surface interiorly coated : Porous)

Patent 5531833: Apparatus for coating vehicle body
(COATING APPARATUS : PROGRAM, CYCLIC, OR TIME CONTROL : Having selection means for alternate operational sequences : Level of supply)

Patent 5531834: Plasma film forming method and apparatus and plasma processing apparatus
(COATING APPARATUS : GAS OR VAPOR DEPOSITION : With treating means (e.g., jarring) : By creating electric field (e.g., gas activation, plasma, etc.) : Radio frequency antenna or radio frequency inductive coil discharge means : Producing energized gas remotely located from substrate)

Patent 5531835: Patterned susceptor to reduce electrostatic force in a CVD chamber
(COATING APPARATUS : GAS OR VAPOR DEPOSITION : Work support : Movable crucible)

Patent 5531836: Rolling bearing and method of making same
(METAL TREATMENT : PROCESS OF MODIFYING OR MAINTAINING INTERNAL PHYSICAL STRUCTURE (I.E., MICROSTRUCTURE) OR CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF METAL, PROCESS OF REACTIVE COATING OF METAL AND PROCESS OF CHEMICAL-HEAT REMOVING (E.G., FLAME-CUTTING, ETC.) OR BURNING OF METAL : Carburizing or nitriding using externally supplied carbon or nitrogen source : Iron(Fe) or iron base alloy : With post-carburizing heating or quenching : With post-nitriding heat or quenching)

Patent 5531837: Method for increasing oxidation resistance of Fe-Cr-Al alloy
(METAL TREATMENT : PROCESS OF MODIFYING OR MAINTAINING INTERNAL PHYSICAL STRUCTURE (I.E., MICROSTRUCTURE) OR CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF METAL, PROCESS OF REACTIVE COATING OF METAL AND PROCESS OF CHEMICAL-HEAT REMOVING (E.G., FLAME-CUTTING, ETC.) OR BURNING OF METAL : Processes of coating utilizing a reactive composition which reacts with metal substrate or composition therefore : Reactive material applied nonuniformly or reacted selectively : Metal substrate contains elemental aluminum or magnesium or alloy thereof)

Patent 5531838: Flux composition and corresponding soldering method
(METAL TREATMENT : COMPOSITIONS : Fluxing : Localized or zone heating or cooling treatment)

Patent 5531839: Continously annealed cold-rolled steel sheet excellent in balance between deep drawability and resistance to secondary-work embrittlement
(METAL TREATMENT : STOCK : Ferrous (i.e., iron base) : Beryllium or boron containing : Eight percent or more total content of nickel and/or manganese containing)

Patent 5531840: Method of producing support for planographic printing plate
(METAL TREATMENT : PROCESS OF MODIFYING OR MAINTAINING INTERNAL PHYSICAL STRUCTURE (I.E., MICROSTRUCTURE) OR CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF METAL, PROCESS OF REACTIVE COATING OF METAL AND PROCESS OF CHEMICAL-HEAT REMOVING (E.G., FLAME-CUTTING, ETC.) OR BURNING OF METAL : With casting or solidifying from melt : Aluminum(Al) or aluminum base alloy : With working : With tempering, ageing, solution treating (i.e., for hardening), precipitation hardening or strengthening, or quenching)

Patent 5531841: Fluoropolymer aluminum laminate
(METAL TREATMENT : PROCESS OF MODIFYING OR MAINTAINING INTERNAL PHYSICAL STRUCTURE (I.E., MICROSTRUCTURE) OR CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF METAL, PROCESS OF REACTIVE COATING OF METAL AND PROCESS OF CHEMICAL-HEAT REMOVING (E.G., FLAME-CUTTING, ETC.) OR BURNING OF METAL : Processes of coating utilizing a reactive composition which reacts with metal substrate or composition therefore : Liquid reactive coating composition utilized : Contains an atom of chromium : Post chromium treatment with specified material (other than mere air drying) : Contains an atom of iron or manganese or a group II metal atom (Be, Ca, Sr, Ba, Zn, Cd, Hg))

Patent 5531842: Method of preparing a high strength dual phase steel plate with superior toughness and weldability (LAW219)
(METAL TREATMENT : PROCESS OF MODIFYING OR MAINTAINING INTERNAL PHYSICAL STRUCTURE (I.E., MICROSTRUCTURE) OR CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF METAL, PROCESS OF REACTIVE COATING OF METAL AND PROCESS OF CHEMICAL-HEAT REMOVING (E.G., FLAME-CUTTING, ETC.) OR BURNING OF METAL : Heating or cooling of solid metal : Iron(Fe) or iron base alloy : With working : Including cooling (e.g., quenching, etc.) : Heating step follows cold working)

Patent 5531843: Explosives using glycol still bottoms
(EXPLOSIVE AND THERMIC COMPOSITIONS OR CHARGES : CONTAINING INORGANIC NITROGEN-OXYGEN SALT : Ammonium nitrate : Inorganic nitrogen-oxygen salt)

Patent 5531844: Energetic compositions containing no volatile solvents
(EXPLOSIVE AND THERMIC COMPOSITIONS OR CHARGES : STRUCTURE OR ARRANGEMENT OF COMPONENT OR PRODUCT : Solid particles dispersed in solid solution or matrix : Continuous phase contains organic material : Organic material contains polysaccharide resin or synthetic resin : Resin contains fluorine, bromine or iodine : Coating contains nitrated toluene)

Patent 5531845: Methods of preparing gas generant formulations
(EXPLOSIVE AND THERMIC COMPOSITIONS OR CHARGES : PROCESSES OF MAKING : Nitrated starch or nitrated sugar)

Patent 5531846: Apparatus and method for resealing toner cartridges
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : With measuring, testing, or inspecting : To similarly formed batt)

Patent 5531847: Ultrasonic method for forming individual pillowed chips of light lock material
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : With sonic or ultrasonic treatment : To similarly formed batt)

Patent 5531848: Method of manufacturing of hollow fiber cartridge with porous ring
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : With pore forming in situ to form cellular lamina : Sheet or web splicing)

Patent 5531849: Method of manufacturing carped pads
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : With pore forming in situ to form cellular lamina : Foaming : Wrapping of sheet material (e.g., tape) about conductor and/or conductor assembly)

Patent 5531850: Apparatus and method for applying transverse tensioned elastic
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : Bonding in stressed condition of at least one prestressed element : Of stressed filaments : With inflation of airtight cavity)

Patent 5531851: Process for making metallized plastic molding pellets for shielding electromagnetic interference
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : Bonding of flexible filamentary material while in indefinite length or running length : Of filamentary material only to form article : Plural filaments)

Patent 5531852: Apparatus and method for end sealing a carton
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : With permanent bending or reshaping or surface deformation of self sustaining lamina : By folding : Folding only)

Patent 5531853: Linerless label applicator
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : SURFACE BONDING MEANS AND/OR ASSEMBLY MEANS THEREFOR : With cutting, punching, piercing, severing, or tearing : Means feeding plural workpieces to be joined : Severing before bonding or assembling of parts : Delivering cut part in sequence to serially conveyed articles : Cutter also delivers cut piece)

Patent 5531854: De-laminator apparatus and method
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : Direct contact transfer of adhered lamina from carrier to base : Of portion only of lamina from carrier : Folding only)

Patent 5531855: Carrier delivered dressing and method of manufacture
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : With cutting, punching, tearing or severing : Perforating lamina : Pressure assisted bonding)

Patent 5531856: Endoscopic inflatable retraction devices
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : Bonding of facing continuously contacting laminae at spaced points only : To the lining of hollow body)

Patent 5531857: Removal of surface contaminants by irradiation from a high energy source
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : DIFFERENTIAL FLUID ETCHING APPARATUS : With means for photochemical energization of a gas using ultraviolet, visible, or x-ray radiation : With magnetic field generating means for control of the etchant gas)

Patent 5531858: Shrinkable label inserting machine
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : SURFACE BONDING MEANS AND/OR ASSEMBLY MEANS THEREFOR : With work feeding or handling means : For plural parts or plural areas of single part : Means bringing discrete articles into assembled relationship : Progressive continuous bonding press (e.g., roll couples))

Patent 5531859: Electronic component feeder
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : DELAMINATING APPARATUS : Presses or press platen structures, per se)

Patent 5531860: Structure and method for providing a lead frame with enhanced solder wetting leads
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Conductor or circuit manufacturing : Beam lead frame or beam lead device : Applying terminal)

Patent 5531861: Chemical-mechanical-polishing pad cleaning process for use during the fabrication of semiconductor devices
(SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE MANUFACTURING: PROCESS : CHEMICAL ETCHING : Combined with the removal of material by nonchemical means (e.g., ablating, abrading, etc.) : Combined mechanical and chemical material removal : Simultaneous (e.g., chemical-mechanical polishing, etc.) : Utilizing particulate abradant : Silicide)

Patent 5531862: Method of and apparatus for removing foreign particles
(SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE MANUFACTURING: PROCESS : RADIATION OR ENERGY TREATMENT MODIFYING PROPERTIES OF SEMICONDUCTOR REGION OF SUBSTRATE (E.G., THERMAL, CORPUSCULAR, ELECTROMAGNETIC, ETC.) : Ionized irradiation (e.g., corpuscular or plasma treatment, etc.) : Ordering or disordering)

Patent 5531863: Method of recycling plastic coated containers
(PAPER MAKING AND FIBER LIBERATION : PROCESSES OF CHEMICAL LIBERATION, RECOVERY OR PURIFICATION OF NATURAL CELLULOSE OR FIBROUS MATERIAL : Waste paper or textile waste : With organic agent :)

Patent 5531864: Method of molding shaped pulp articles from fiber pulp, and shaped pulp article
(PAPER MAKING AND FIBER LIBERATION : PROCESSES AND PRODUCTS : Conditioning, preparing or repairing of apparatus : Fluid deckle or shower)

Patent 5531865: Electrolytic water purification process
(ELECTROLYSIS: PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS USED THEREIN, AND METHODS OF PREPARING THE COMPOSITIONS : ELECTROLYTIC MATERIAL TREATMENT (PRODUCT, PROCESS, AND ELECTROLYTE COMPOSITION) : Water, sewage, or other waste water : With filtering : Removing metal)

Patent 5531866: Water and organic constituent separator system and method
(DISTILLATION: APPARATUS : APPARATUS : Systems : Separatory : Still : With vapor-treating devices : Condenser : Direct contact : With regenerators)

Patent 5531867: Inhibition of 141B decomposition
(DISTILLATION: PROCESSES, SEPARATORY : DISTILLATION IN APPARATUS OR ELEMENT OF SPECIFIC MATERIAL : Including the addition of water or steam)

Patent 5531868: Advanced electrorefiner design
(ELECTROLYSIS: PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS USED THEREIN, AND METHODS OF PREPARING THE COMPOSITIONS : ELECTROLYTIC PROCESS INVOLVING ACTINIDE SERIES ELEMENTS OR COMPOUND (AT. NO. 89+) (PRODUCT, PROCESS, COMPOSITION, AND METHOD OF PREPARING COMPOSITION) : Plutonium :)

Patent 5531869: Metal catalyst carried on carrier making use of tourmaline and its production
(CATALYST, SOLID SORBENT, OR SUPPORT THEREFOR: PRODUCT OR PROCESS OF MAKING : CATALYST OR PRECURSOR THEREFOR : Boron or compound containing same : Nitrate)

Patent 5531870: Potentiometric ion determinations using enhanced selectivity asymmetric ion-selective membranes
(ELECTROLYSIS: PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS USED THEREIN, AND METHODS OF PREPARING THE COMPOSITIONS : ELECTROLYTIC ANALYSIS OR TESTING (PROCESS AND ELECTROLYTE COMPOSITION) : Involving enzyme or micro-organism : And using semipermeable membrane : Bubbling (e.g., for flotation of solids, etc.))

Patent 5531871: Molecular complexes for use as electrolyte components
(ELECTROLYSIS: PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS USED THEREIN, AND METHODS OF PREPARING THE COMPOSITIONS : ELECTROLYTIC MATERIAL TREATMENT (PRODUCT, PROCESS, AND ELECTROLYTE COMPOSITION) : Organic : Nitrate containing (e.g., nitric acid, sodium nitrate, etc.))

Patent 5531872: Processes for preparing photoconductive members by electrophoresis
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : : Electrophoresis or electro-osmosis processes and electrolyte compositions therefor when not provided for elsewhere : Coating or forming of object : Plural coating operations : Including nonelectrophoretic coating : Acetylene)

Patent 5531873: Electrode arrangement to be used in the cathodic protection of concrete structures and a fixing element
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : APPARATUS : Electrolytic : Object protection : Rigid anode with rigid support : Anode contains aluminum)

Patent 5531874: Electroetching tool using localized application of channelized flow of electrolyte
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : APPARATUS : Electrolytic : Object protection : Localized area applicators : Electrochemical machining : Mechanical working)

Patent 5531875: Electrode substrate for electrolysis and production method thereof
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : APPARATUS : Electrolytic : Elements : Electrodes : Laminated or coated (i.e., composite having two or more layers) : Having three or more layers : Noble metal (i.e., Ru, Rh, Pd, Os, Ir, Pt, Ag, or Au) or compound containing : And free carbon containing)

Patent 5531876: Sputter cathode
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : APPARATUS : Coating, forming or etching by sputtering : Coating : Specified target particulars : Hook or loop)

Patent 5531877: Microwave-enhanced sputtering configuration
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : APPARATUS : Coating, forming or etching by sputtering : Coating : Magnetically enhanced : Flux passes through target surface : Planar magnetron : Including resilient means (e.g., spring, etc.))

Patent 5531878: Sensor devices
(ELECTROLYSIS: PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS USED THEREIN, AND METHODS OF PREPARING THE COMPOSITIONS : ELECTROLYTIC ANALYSIS OR TESTING (PROCESS AND ELECTROLYTE COMPOSITION) : Involving enzyme or micro-organism : And using semipermeable membrane : Bubbling (e.g., for flotation of solids, etc.))

Patent 5531879: Hego sensor without characteristic shift down
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : APPARATUS : Electrolytic : Analysis and testing : Solid electrolyte : Gas sample sensor : With gas reference material : Glucose oxidase)

Patent 5531880: Method for producing thin, uniform powder phosphor for display screens
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : : Electrophoresis or electro-osmosis processes and electrolyte compositions therefor when not provided for elsewhere : Coating or forming of object : With irradiation or illumination (e.g., for curing, etc.) : Sheet, web, wire, or filament of indeterminant length formed or coated)

Patent 5531881: Method for correcting defect in color filter
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : : Electrophoresis or electro-osmosis processes and electrolyte compositions therefor when not provided for elsewhere : Coating or forming of object : Using bath having designated chemical composition (DCC) : With posttreatment of coating (e.g., heat treatment, washing, drying, etc.) : Bath contains separate crosslinking or curing agent)

Patent 5531882: Procedure for cleaning the anodes of electrolytic tanks
(ELECTROLYSIS: PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS USED THEREIN, AND METHODS OF PREPARING THE COMPOSITIONS : ELECTROLYTIC SYNTHESIS (PROCESS, COMPOSITION, AND METHOD OF PREPARING COMPOSITION) : Preparing single metal : Zinc produced : Bath contains organic material)

Patent 5531883: Electrode
(ELECTROLYSIS: PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS USED THEREIN, AND METHODS OF PREPARING THE COMPOSITIONS : ELECTROLYTIC SYNTHESIS (PROCESS, COMPOSITION, AND METHOD OF PREPARING COMPOSITION) : Preparing nonmetal element : Ozone produced : Utilizing specified electrode other than graphite or inorganic carbon)

Patent 5531884: FCC catalyst stripper
(MINERAL OILS: PROCESSES AND PRODUCTS : CHEMICAL CONVERSION OF HYDROCARBONS : Solids contacting and mixing : Purging : Feed of specific composition)

Patent 5531885: Hydroconversion process for heavy hydrocarbon oil
(MINERAL OILS: PROCESSES AND PRODUCTS : REFINING : Sulfur removal (free or combined sulfur) : With hydrogen : Plural stage treatments with hydrogen : Acyclic alcohol)

Patent 5531886: Process for the elimination of arsenic from hydrocarbons by passage over a presulphurated retention mass
(MINERAL OILS: PROCESSES AND PRODUCTS : REFINING : Metal contaminant removal : Employing hydrogen : Oxygen containing)

Patent 5531887: Manually operated reverse osmosis desalinization system
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : FLOW, FLUID PRESSURE OR MATERIAL LEVEL, RESPONSIVE : Plural elements controlled : Including manually controlled element : Float in receptacle other than that of separator)

Patent 5531888: Arrangement for separation of coarse matter and/or bulky solids in rainwater relief structures
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : STRUCTURAL INSTALLATION : Flume stream type : Fixed strainer : Revolving cylindrical strainer)

Patent 5531889: Method and apparatus for removing resist particles from stripping solutions for printed wireboards
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : STRUCTURAL INSTALLATION : Closed circulating systems : Concentric guard ring or rib)

Patent 5531890: Oil separation and disposal systems
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : WITH MOVABLE SUPPORT : Float : With oil water sorption means : With outlet at surface, e.g., froth flotation, etc.)

Patent 5531891: Pre-septic tank fluid filter
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : COMBINED : Leg)

Patent 5531892: Zigzag filter media and frame having triangular pleat stabilizing elements
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : FILTER : Supported, shaped or superimposed formed mediums : Pleated : Alternating dissimilar)

Patent 5531893: Inter-penetrating network charge modified microporous membrane
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : FILTER : Material : Semipermeable membrane : Organic : Acrylate : Homocyclic)

Patent 5531894: Method of treating wastewater
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : PROCESSES : Treatment by living organism : Anaerobically, with subsequently aerobically treating liquid : And reusing oxidant)

Patent 5531895: Method and apparatus for installing and removing biologically structured wall systems
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : PROCESSES : Treatment by living organism : Including adding ancillary growth medium for microorganism : And reusing oxidant)

Patent 5531896: Process for disposing of waste water
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : PROCESSES : Treatment by living organism : Anaerobically, with subsequently aerobically treating liquid : And reusing oxidant)

Patent 5531897: Dynamic bed reactor
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : PROCESSES : Treatment by living organism : Adding enzyme or releasing same by treating microorganism : And reusing oxidant)

Patent 5531898: Sewage and contamination remediation and materials for effecting same
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : PROCESSES : Treatment by living organism : Adding enzyme or releasing same by treating microorganism : And reusing oxidant)

Patent 5531899: Ion exchange polyethylene membrane and process
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : PROCESSES : Liquid/liquid solvent or colloidal extraction or diffusing or passing through septum selective as to material of a component of liquid; such diffusing or passing being effected by other than only an ion exchange or sorption process : Including ion exchange or other chemical reaction : And anaerobic treatment)

Patent 5531900: Modification of polyvinylidene fluoride membrane and method of filtering
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : PROCESSES : Liquid/liquid solvent or colloidal extraction or diffusing or passing through septum selective as to material of a component of liquid; such diffusing or passing being effected by other than only an ion exchange or sorption process : Diffusing or passing through septum selective as to material of a component of liquid : Filtering through membrane (e.g., ultrafiltration) : Removing specified material : Maintaining critical concentration(s))

Patent 5531901: Method of treatment of a fluid containing volatile organic halogenated compounds
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : PROCESSES : Ion exchange or selective sorption : Including diverse separating or treating of liquid : By chemically modifying or inhibiting dispersed constituent : Utilizing aluminum, calcium, or iron containing agent)

Patent 5531902: Method for water remediation
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : PROCESSES : Ion exchange or selective sorption : Including rehabilitating or regenerating exchange material or sorbent : Utilizing gas, water, or chemical oxidizing or reducing agent : Utilizing aluminum, calcium, or iron containing agent)

Patent 5531903: Fluoride removal from metal sulphate solution and a method of waste utilization
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : PROCESSES : Ion exchange or selective sorption : Removing ions : Anions : Continuous cyclic process)

Patent 5531904: Gas sparging method for removing volatile contaminants from liquids
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : PROCESSES : Making an insoluble substance or accreting suspended constituents : Effecting flotation : Acrylic polymer)

Patent 5531905: System and method to control laundry waste water treatment
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : PROCESSES : Making an insoluble substance or accreting suspended constituents : Controlling process in response to stream condition : Including chemical addition (with or without bouyancy gas))

Patent 5531906: Process for treatment of sodium hydroxide waste liquor containing aluminum
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : PROCESSES : Making an insoluble substance or accreting suspended constituents : Including recycling : For recovery of a treating agent)

Patent 5531907: Treatment of agricultural waste
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : PROCESSES : Making an insoluble substance or accreting suspended constituents : Utilizing precipitant, flocculant, or coagulant, each with accelerator or with each other or plural precipitants, flocculants, or coagulants : Sequential introduction : Including organic agent : And significant characteristic of the bouyancy gas, other than mere addition of same)

Patent 5531908: Germ-free liquid dispenser
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : PROCESSES : Chemical treatment : By oxidation : Utilizing ozone : Hypochlorite)

Patent 5531910: Biodegradable fabric softener compositions with improved perfume longevity
(CLEANING COMPOSITIONS FOR SOLID SURFACES, AUXILIARY COMPOSITIONS THEREFOR, OR PROCESSES OF PREPARING THE COMPOSITIONS : WITH OXYGEN, HALOGEN, SULFUR, OR NITROGEN CONTAINING OR ETHYLENICALLY UNSATURATED COMPONENT WHICH IS A FRAGRANCE OR AROMA ENHANCER (E.G., PERFUME, ORGANOLEPTIC MATERIAL, ETC.) : Ring in the component (e.g., benzene, 5-membered ring, etc.) :)

Patent 5531911: Metal free hydraulic fluid with amine salt
(SOLID ANTI-FRICTION DEVICES, MATERIALS THEREFOR, LUBRICANT OR SEPARANT COMPOSITIONS FOR MOVING SOLID SURFACES, AND MISCELLANEOUS MINERAL OIL COMPOSITIONS : LUBRICANTS OR SEPARANTS FOR MOVING SOLID SURFACES AND MISCELLANEOUS MINERAL OIL COMPOSITIONS (E.G., WATER CONTAINING, ETC.) : Organic sulfur compound, wherein the sulfur is single bonded directly to oxygen (e.g., sulfites, etc.) : The sulfur is part of an -O-S(=O)(=O)- group (i.e., sulfonates) : With organic phosphorus compound (e.g., phosphate esters, etc.) : Prepared by addition of carbon dioxide, carbonic acid, or salt thereof)

Patent 5531912: Composition and process for lubricating metal before cold forming
(SOLID ANTI-FRICTION DEVICES, MATERIALS THEREFOR, LUBRICANT OR SEPARANT COMPOSITIONS FOR MOVING SOLID SURFACES, AND MISCELLANEOUS MINERAL OIL COMPOSITIONS : LUBRICANTS OR SEPARANTS FOR MOVING SOLID SURFACES AND MISCELLANEOUS MINERAL OIL COMPOSITIONS (E.G., WATER CONTAINING, ETC.) : Organic -C(=O)O- compound : Plural -C(=O)O- groups attached directly or indirectly to each other by nonionic bonding (e.g., alkyl succinic acid, linoleic acid dimer, etc.) : Polymer of alpha, beta-olefinically unsaturated carboxylate monomer (e.g., acrylic acid-butadiene copolymer, etc.) : With carboxylic acid, carboxylic acid salt, or organic nitrogen compound)

Patent 5531913: Haze-free transparent film-forming aqueous coating compositions for magnetic recording layers
(RADIATION IMAGERY CHEMISTRY: PROCESS, COMPOSITION, OR PRODUCT THEREOF : ELECTRIC OR MAGNETIC IMAGERY, E.G., XEROGRAPHY, ELECTROGRAPHY, MAGNETOGRAPHY, ETC., PROCESS, COMPOSITION, OR PRODUCT : Radiation-sensitive composition or product : Identified receptor or named image transfer feature)

Patent 5531914: Magnetic coating composition
(COMPOSITIONS : MAGNETIC : With wax, bitumen, resin, or gum : Synthetic resin : Foam-stabilizant or colloid-stabilizant containing)

Patent 5531915: Detergent compositions containing ethylenediamine-N,N'-diglutaric acid or 2-hydroxypropylenediamine-N,N'-disuccinic acid
(CLEANING COMPOSITIONS FOR SOLID SURFACES, AUXILIARY COMPOSITIONS THEREFOR, OR PROCESSES OF PREPARING THE COMPOSITIONS : CLEANING COMPOSITIONS OR PROCESSES OF PREPARING (E.G., SODIUM BISULFATE COMPONENT, ETC.) : For cleaning a specific substrate or removing a specific contaminant (e.g., for smoker`s pipe, etc.) : For textile material (e.g., laundry detergent, etc.) : Multiple-dose article (e.g., detergent-containing plastic bottle, etc.) : Solid, shaped article (e.g., bar, etc.) : Aqueous component)

Patent 5531916: Hydrofluorocarbon cleaning compositions
(CLEANING COMPOSITIONS FOR SOLID SURFACES, AUXILIARY COMPOSITIONS THEREFOR, OR PROCESSES OF PREPARING THE COMPOSITIONS : CLEANING COMPOSITIONS OR PROCESSES OF PREPARING (E.G., SODIUM BISULFATE COMPONENT, ETC.) : Liquid composition : Nonaqueous liquid : Halogenated hydrocarbon component : Oxygen containing component)

Patent 5531917: Method for stabilizing an agent for contact lenses
(CLEANING COMPOSITIONS FOR SOLID SURFACES, AUXILIARY COMPOSITIONS THEREFOR, OR PROCESSES OF PREPARING THE COMPOSITIONS : CLEANING COMPOSITIONS OR PROCESSES OF PREPARING (E.G., SODIUM BISULFATE COMPONENT, ETC.) : For cleaning a specific substrate or removing a specific contaminant (e.g., for smoker`s pipe, etc.) : For contact lenses : Enzyme component of specific activity or source (e.g., protease; of bacterial origin, etc.) :)

Patent 5531918: Novel proteases
(CLEANING COMPOSITIONS FOR SOLID SURFACES, AUXILIARY COMPOSITIONS THEREFOR, OR PROCESSES OF PREPARING THE COMPOSITIONS : CLEANING COMPOSITIONS OR PROCESSES OF PREPARING (E.G., SODIUM BISULFATE COMPONENT, ETC.) : For cleaning a specific substrate or removing a specific contaminant (e.g., for smoker`s pipe, etc.) : For textile material (e.g., laundry detergent, etc.) : Enzyme component of specific activity or source (e.g., protease, of bacterial origin, etc.) : Peroxy component)

Patent 5531919: Wallpaper stripper
(CLEANING COMPOSITIONS FOR SOLID SURFACES, AUXILIARY COMPOSITIONS THEREFOR, OR PROCESSES OF PREPARING THE COMPOSITIONS : CLEANING COMPOSITIONS OR PROCESSES OF PREPARING (E.G., SODIUM BISULFATE COMPONENT, ETC.) : For cleaning a specific substrate or removing a specific contaminant (e.g., for smoker`s pipe, etc.) : For removing adhesively attached material or adhesive agent from a substrate (e.g., wallpaper, gummed label, etc.) : Gas-propelled composition or package)

Patent 5531920: Method of synthesizing alkaline metal intercalation materials for electrochemical cells
(COMPOSITIONS : HAVING UTILITY AS A REACTIVE MATERIAL IN AN ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL; E.G., BATTERY, ETC. : Compositions containing halogen; e.g., halides and oxyhalides)

Patent 5531922: Granulated particles for magnetic particles for magnetic recording, and process for producing the same
(COMPOSITIONS : MAGNETIC : Iron-oxygen compound containing : Synthetic resin)

Patent 5531923: Twin-screw extrusion of silicone doughs suited for SiH/SiVi RTV compositions
(COMPOSITIONS : COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING A SINGLE CHEMICAL REACTANT OR PLURAL NONINTERACTIVE CHEMICAL REACTANTS; I.E., NOT VIS-A-VIS : Organic reactant : For subsequent solid polymer treatment or preparation; e.g., crosslinking, grafting, curing, hardening, vulcanizing, etc. : Reactant contains element other than C, H, O, or N : Oxygen organic compound containing)

Patent 5531924: Liquid urethane-containing polyisocyanate mixtures which can be used to prepare the polyurethane foam
(COMPOSITIONS : COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING A SINGLE CHEMICAL REACTANT OR PLURAL NONINTERACTIVE CHEMICAL REACTANTS; I.E., NOT VIS-A-VIS : Organic reactant : For subsequent solid polymer treatment or preparation; e.g., crosslinking, grafting, curing, hardening, vulcanizing, etc. : Reactant contains ethylenic group : Sulfur)

Patent 5531925: Particles, method of preparing said particles and uses thereof
(COMPOSITIONS : LIQUID CRYSTAL COMPOSITIONS : Metal compound containing)

Patent 5531926: Phosphor and method of making same
(COMPOSITIONS : INORGANIC LUMINESCENT COMPOSITIONS : Group IV element containing : Group IV element containing)

Patent 5531927: Stain removing compositions and methods of using the same
(CLEANING COMPOSITIONS FOR SOLID SURFACES, AUXILIARY COMPOSITIONS THEREFOR, OR PROCESSES OF PREPARING THE COMPOSITIONS : CLEANING COMPOSITIONS OR PROCESSES OF PREPARING (E.G., SODIUM BISULFATE COMPONENT, ETC.) : For cleaning a specific substrate or removing a specific contaminant (e.g., for smoker`s pipe, etc.) : For textile material (e.g., laundry detergent, etc.) : For removing stains (other than merely in the course of laundering or dry-cleaning operation) : Gel or liquid composition)

Patent 5531928: Phosphor and method of making same
(COMPOSITIONS : INORGANIC LUMINESCENT COMPOSITIONS : Group IV element containing : Group IV element containing)

Patent 5531929: Silicone antifoam compositions
(COLLOID SYSTEMS AND WETTING AGENTS; SUBCOMBINATIONS THEREOF; PROCESSES OF : COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING AN AGENT FOR BREAKING (RESOLVING) OR INHIBITING COLLOID SYSTEMS; PROCESSES OF BREAKING (RESOLVING) OR INHIBITING COLLOID SYSTEMS (E.G., GEL BREAKING OR INHIBITING, COAGULATING, FLOCCULATING); PROCESSES OF PREPARING THE COMPOSITIONS : Continuous liquid phase colloid system and discontinuous gas or vapor phase (e.g., foam) : The agent contains both organic and inorganic (except water) materials (e.g., amine hydrophobized silica) : The compound contains -C(=O)OH or salt thereof (e.g., calcium stearate))

Patent 5531930: Aluminum metal composition flake having reduced coating
(COMPOSITIONS : SOLIDS WITH SOLUTION OR DISPERSION AIDS : Alkali-metal or alkali-metal compound containing)

Patent 5531931: Corrosion-inhibiting salt deicers
(COMPOSITIONS : PRESERVATIVE AGENTS : Anti-corrosion : Inorganic compound or element containing)

Patent 5531932: Metal compound/protonic acid containing electrically conductive compositions and methods for their preparation
(COMPOSITIONS : ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE OR EMISSIVE COMPOSITIONS : Metal compound containing : Organometallic (e.g., soap, complex, etc.) : With additional organic compound : Organic P containing compounds)

Patent 5531933: Liquid hard surface detergent compositions containing specific polycarboxylate detergent builders
(CLEANING COMPOSITIONS FOR SOLID SURFACES, AUXILIARY COMPOSITIONS THEREFOR, OR PROCESSES OF PREPARING THE COMPOSITIONS : CLEANING COMPOSITIONS OR PROCESSES OF PREPARING (E.G., SODIUM BISULFATE COMPONENT, ETC.) : Liquid composition : Sulfur containing anionically substituted surfactant : With diverse non-soap surfactant : Plural anionically substituted sulfur containing surfactants : Sulfonate surfactant with sulfate monoester surfactant : Nitrogen multiple bonded to carbon in the activator or precursor (e.g., cyano, imidoyl, triazino, etc., substituent))

Patent 5531934: Method of inhibiting corrosion in aqueous systems using poly(amino acids)
(COMPOSITIONS : PRESERVATIVE AGENTS : Anti-corrosion : Organic compound containing : Amine, amide, azo, or nitrogen-base radical containing : Alkali metal or NH4+ containing)

Patent 5531935: Photochromic naphthopyran compounds
(COMPOSITIONS : LIGHT TRANSMISSION MODIFYING COMPOSITIONS : Displaying color change : Including benzene rings bonded through azo, azoxy, or azomethine linkage)

Patent 5531936: Alkali metal quaternary chalcogenides and process for the preparation thereof
(COMPOSITIONS : LIGHT TRANSMISSION MODIFYING COMPOSITIONS : Infrared : Including benzene rings bonded through azo, azoxy, or azomethine linkage)

Patent 5531937: Water soluble cyclic amine-dicarboxylic acid-alkanol amine salt corrosion inhibitor
(COMPOSITIONS : PRESERVATIVE AGENTS : Anti-corrosion : Organic compound containing : Nitrogen organic compound containing : Oxygen organic compound containing)

Patent 5531938: Microemulsion light duty liquid cleaning compositions
(CLEANING COMPOSITIONS FOR SOLID SURFACES, AUXILIARY COMPOSITIONS THEREFOR, OR PROCESSES OF PREPARING THE COMPOSITIONS : CLEANING COMPOSITIONS OR PROCESSES OF PREPARING (E.G., SODIUM BISULFATE COMPONENT, ETC.) : Liquid composition : Plural immiscible liquid phases (e.g., emulsion, oily and aqueous layers, etc.) : Sulfur containing anionically substituted surfactant)

Patent 5531939: Concentrated glass and window cleaning composition and method of use
(CLEANING COMPOSITIONS FOR SOLID SURFACES, AUXILIARY COMPOSITIONS THEREFOR, OR PROCESSES OF PREPARING THE COMPOSITIONS : CLEANING COMPOSITIONS OR PROCESSES OF PREPARING (E.G., SODIUM BISULFATE COMPONENT, ETC.) : For cleaning a specific substrate or removing a specific contaminant (e.g., for smoker`s pipe, etc.) : For plate glass (e.g., window, mirror, windshield, etc.) : Aqueous liquid composition : With aliphatic alcohol, ether, or ketone component : With lime-soap dispersant)

Patent 5531940: Method for manufacturing photochromic lenses
(PLASTIC AND NONMETALLIC ARTICLE SHAPING OR TREATING: PROCESSES : OPTICAL ARTICLE SHAPING OR TREATING : Composite or multiple layer : Ultraviolet light utilized)

Patent 5531941: Process for preparing azide-free gas generant composition
(PLASTIC AND NONMETALLIC ARTICLE SHAPING OR TREATING: PROCESSES : EXPLOSIVE OR PROPELLANT ARTICLE SHAPING OR TREATING : Forming or treating particulate material : Preform)

 

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