Patents 5539865 - 5540121

 

 

Patent 5539865: Method and apparatus for processing data for a visual-output device with reduced buffer memory requirements
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSING DATA FOR PRINTER, ETC.) : Memory : Engraving or perforating material to form a printing surface (e.g., printing plate, cylinder, or stencil))

Patent 5539866: Method and apparatus for accurately rendering half-bitted image pixels
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSING DATA FOR PRINTER, ETC.) : Detail of image placement or content : Page or frame memory)

Patent 5539867: Graph display apparatus for displaying different graphs of a functional formula based on inputted coefficient data
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Graph generating : Textual entry or display of manipulation information (e.g., enter or display degree of rotation))

Patent 5539868: Character and figure transferring system
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Character generating : Alteration of stored font : Character generation using control points or hints)

Patent 5539869: Method and system for processing and presenting on-line, multimedia information in a tree structure
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT : Synchronization of diverse media :)

Patent 5539870: Computerized system and process for interactively managing a distributed database system
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : OPERATOR INTERFACE (E.G., GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE) : On-screen workspace or object : Menu or selectable iconic array (e.g., palette) : Window memory structure)

Patent 5539871: Method and system for accessing associated data sets in a multimedia environment in a data processing system
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT : Hypermedia :)

Patent 5539872: Automated selection of a screen display to be presented in a computer system in response to a user inquiry
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : OPERATOR INTERFACE (E.G., GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE) : On-screen workspace or object : Menu or selectable iconic array (e.g., palette) : Window memory structure)

Patent 5539873: Picture storage apparatus and graphic engine apparatus
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHIC PROCESSING SYSTEM : Plural graphics processors : CRT having tracking capability)

Patent 5539874: Cache memory device for storing image data
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS DISPLAY MEMORY SYSTEM : Cache : Character memory)

Patent 5539875: Error windowing for storage subsystem recovery
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM ERROR OR FAULT HANDLING : Reliability and availability : Fault recovery : By masking or reconfiguration : Of processor : Concurrent, redundantly operating processors : Synchronization maintenance of processors :)

Patent 5539876: Computer unit with a resume function
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM ERROR OR FAULT HANDLING : Reliability and availability : Fault recovery : By masking or reconfiguration : Of power supply : Prepared backup processor (e.g., initializing cold backup) or updating backup processor (e.g., by checkpoint message))

Patent 5539877: Problem determination method for local area network systems
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM ERROR OR FAULT HANDLING : Reliability and availability : Fault locating (i.e., diagnosis or testing) : Artificial intelligence (e.g., diagnostic expert system) : With power supply status monitoring)

Patent 5539878: Parallel testing of CPU cache and instruction units
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM ERROR OR FAULT HANDLING : Reliability and availability : Fault locating (i.e., diagnosis or testing) : Particular access structure : Built-in hardware for diagnosing or testing within-system component (e.g., microprocessor test mode circuit, scan path) : Memory emulator feature)

Patent 5539879: Checksum technique for verifying integrity of disk space reserved for suspend-to-disk operations
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM ERROR OR FAULT HANDLING : Reliability and availability : Performance monitoring for fault avoidance : Operator interface for diagnosing or testing)

Patent 5539880: Cable-based interactive multimedia workstation network
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : CABLE SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS : Noise or distortion reduction)

Patent 5539881: Network element including automatic network element identity information registration apparatus and method
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MULTICOMPUTER DATA TRANSFERRING : COMPUTER-TO-COMPUTER DATA ROUTING : Routing data updating : Congestion avoiding)

Patent 5539882: Method and system for an efficient multiple access polling protocol for interactive communication
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MULTICOMPUTER DATA TRANSFERRING : NETWORK COMPUTER CONFIGURING : Accessing a remote server)

Patent 5539883: Load balancing of network by maintaining in each computer information regarding current load on the computer and load on some other computers
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: VIRTUAL MACHINE TASK OR PROCESS MANAGEMENT OR TASK MANAGEMENT/CONTROL : TASK MANAGEMENT OR CONTROL : Process scheduling : Load balancing :)

Patent 5539884: Intelligent broadband communication system and method employing fast-packet switches
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MULTICOMPUTER DATA TRANSFERRING : COMPUTER-TO-COMPUTER SESSION/CONNECTION ESTABLISHING : Network resource allocating)

Patent 5539885: Distributed information processing system providing a resume function and resume method for the distributed information processing system
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MULTICOMPUTER DATA TRANSFERRING : DISTRIBUTED DATA PROCESSING : Client/server :)

Patent 5539886: Call management in a collaborative working network
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INTERPROGRAM COMMUNICATION OR INTERPROCESS COMMUNICATION (IPC) : EVENT HANDLING OR EVENT NOTIFICATION : Agent)

Patent 5539887: Input buffer circuit for a microprocessor which prevents improper data input
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INPUT/OUTPUT DATA PROCESSING : Input/Output data buffering : Accessing via a multiplexer)

Patent 5539888: System and method for processing external conditional branch instructions
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: PROCESSING ARCHITECTURES AND INSTRUCTION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSORS) : PROCESSING CONTROL : Branching (e.g., delayed branch, loop control, branch predict, interrupt) : Conditional branching : Mode switching)

Patent 5539890: Microprocessor interface apparatus having a boot address relocator, a request pipeline, a prefetch queue, and an interrupt filter
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INTERRUPT PROCESSING : Interrupt inhibiting or masking : Path selecting switch)

Patent 5539891: Data transfer control circuit with a sequencer circuit and control subcircuits and data control method for successively entering data into
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : ADDRESSING COMBINED WITH SPECIFIC MEMORY CONFIGURATION OR SYSTEM : For multiple memory modules (e.g., banks, interleaved memory) :)

Patent 5539892: Address translation lookaside buffer replacement apparatus and method with user override
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : ADDRESS FORMATION : Address mapping (e.g., conversion, translation) : Virtual addressing : Translation tables (e.g., segment and page table or map) : Directory tables (e.g., DLAT, TLB) :)

Patent 5539893: Multi-level memory and methods for allocating data most likely to be used to the fastest memory level
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Hierarchical memories : Caching : Multiple caches : Hierarchical caches :)

Patent 5539894: Method and apparatus for optimizing a sector cache tag, block and sub-block structure base on main memory size
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Hierarchical memories : Caching : Associative : Cross-interrogating)

Patent 5539895: Hierarchical computer cache system
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Hierarchical memories : Caching : Cache bypassing : Least recently used)

Patent 5539896: Method and apparatus for dynamically linking code segments in real time in a multiprocessor computing system employing dual buffered shared
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Shared memory area : Simultaneous access regulation : Coherency)

Patent 5539897: Buffer memory management with register list to provide an ordered list of buffer memory addresses into which the latest series of data blocks
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Control technique : Internal relocation : With password or key)

Patent 5539898: Data-array processing system wherein parallel processors access to the memory system is optimized
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Access timing : Resetting)

Patent 5539899: System and method for handling a segmented program in a memory for a multitasking data processing system utilizing paged virtual storage
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Memory configuring : Based on data size : With password or key)

Patent 5539900: Information processing system
(DATA PROCESSING: STRUCTURAL DESIGN, MODELING, SIMULATION, AND EMULATION : EMULATION : Of instruction : I/O adapter (e.g., port, controller))

Patent 5539901: Method and apparatus for system management mode support for in-circuit emulators
(DATA PROCESSING: STRUCTURAL DESIGN, MODELING, SIMULATION, AND EMULATION : EMULATION : In-circuit emulator (i.e., ICE) : I/O adapter (e.g., port, controller))

Patent 5539902: Vector data processing apparatus wherein a time slot for access to a bank of vector registors is assigned based on memory access time
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Access timing : Resetting)

Patent 5539903: Method and apparatus for producing a report from a query to a database based on a report format
(DATA PROCESSING: DATABASE AND FILE MANAGEMENT OR DATA STRUCTURES : DATABASE SCHEMA OR DATA STRUCTURE : Object-oriented database structure : Pattern matching access)

Patent 5539904: Method for designation of data in a data bank and extraction
(DATA PROCESSING: DATABASE AND FILE MANAGEMENT OR DATA STRUCTURES : DATABASE OR FILE ACCESSING : Access augmentation or optimizing :)

Patent 5539905: Map/facility exclusion control system for updating facility on a map
(DATA PROCESSING: DATABASE AND FILE MANAGEMENT OR DATA STRUCTURES : DATABASE OR FILE ACCESSING : Concurrency (e.g., lock management in shared database) : Pattern matching access)

Patent 5539906: Method and apparatus for controlling access to data elements in a data processing system based on status of an industrial process
(DATA PROCESSING: DATABASE AND FILE MANAGEMENT OR DATA STRUCTURES : DATABASE OR FILE ACCESSING : Privileged access : Pattern matching access)

Patent 5539907: System for monitoring computer system performance
(DATA PROCESSING: SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT, INSTALLATION, AND MANAGEMENT : SOFTWARE PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT TOOL (E.G., INTEGRATED CASE TOOL OR STAND-ALONE DEVELOPMENT TOOL) : Testing or debugging : Including instrumentation and profiling : Using breakpoint)

Patent 5539908: Dynamically linked and shared compression/decompression
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INTERPROGRAM COMMUNICATION OR INTERPROCESS COMMUNICATION (IPC) : DYNAMIC LINKING, LATE BINDING : Data transfer between application windows)

Patent 5539909: Negotiation method for calling procedures located within other objects without knowledge of their calling syntax
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INTERPROGRAM COMMUNICATION OR INTERPROCESS COMMUNICATION (IPC) : INTERPROGRAM COMMUNICATION USING MESSAGE : Object oriented message :)

Patent 5539910: Circuit configuration for monitoring the supply voltage of a processor unit
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : COMPUTER POWER CONTROL : Having power source monitoring : By shutdown of only part of system)

Patent 5539911: High-performance, superscalar-based computer system with out-of-order instruction execution
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: PROCESSING ARCHITECTURES AND INSTRUCTION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSORS) : PROCESSING ARCHITECTURE : Superscalar : Array processor operation)

Patent 5539912: Computer system having a selectable memory module presence detect information option
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INTRASYSTEM CONNECTION (E.G., BUS AND BUS TRANSACTION PROCESSING) : System configuring : Docking station)

Patent 5539913: System for judging whether a main processor after processing an interrupt is required to process the I/O control of an I/O control
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INPUT/OUTPUT DATA PROCESSING : Input/Output command process : Address data transfer)

Patent 5539914: Method and system for preprocessing data block headers during access of data in a data storage system
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INPUT/OUTPUT DATA PROCESSING : Input/Output command process : Concurrently performing Input/Output operation and other operation unrelated to Input/Output :)

Patent 5539915: System for completely transferring data from disk having low rate to buffer and transferring data from buffer to computer through channel
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INPUT/OUTPUT DATA PROCESSING : Concurrent Input/Output processing and data transfer : Concurrent data transferring :)

Patent 5539916: DMA control for continuing transfer to input/output device in a cycle steal mode
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INPUT/OUTPUT DATA PROCESSING : Direct Memory Accessing (DMA) : Concurrent data transferring)

Patent 5539917: Computer system having circuitry interfacing a DMA controller directly with a parallel port having specific timing control to allow printing
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INPUT/OUTPUT DATA PROCESSING : Direct Memory Accessing (DMA) : Concurrent data transferring)

Patent 5539918: Extension of data block capability in a data transfer channel
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INPUT/OUTPUT DATA PROCESSING : Data transfer specifying : With access regulating)

Patent 5539919: Microcomputer having function to specify functional block having data to be monitored and to output data as an anaglog signal
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INPUT/OUTPUT DATA PROCESSING : Input/Output access regulation : Burst data transfer)

Patent 5539920: Method and apparatus for processing an audio video interactive signal
(INTERACTIVE VIDEO DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS : VIDEO DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM COMPONENTS : Receiver (e.g., set-top box) : Power signal over network)

Patent 5539921: Apparatus for reducing ring-alert power and method therefor
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : CARRIER WAVE REPEATER OR RELAY SYSTEM (I.E., RETRANSMISSION OF SAME INFORMATION) : Portable or mobile repeater : Space satellite : With antenna feed network or multiple antenna switching : Based on service quality (e.g., bandwidth, etc.))

Patent 5539922: Multiple tree hierarchical portable communication system and method
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : RADIOTELEPHONE SYSTEM : Zoned or cellular telephone system : Location monitoring : Based on request signal : Based on service quality (e.g., bandwidth, etc.))

Patent 5539923: Wireless mobile telephone system with zone selection control
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : RADIOTELEPHONE SYSTEM : Zoned or cellular telephone system : Handoff : Overlapping cells : Based on priority)

Patent 5539924: Method for providing communications within a geographic region
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER AT SEPARATE STATIONS : Plural transmitters or receivers (i.e., more than two stations) : Central station (e.g., master, etc.) : Channel allocation : Rayleigh or multipath fading)

Patent 5539925: Radio system with power-saving feature for mobile stations, effective during transmission breaks of the associated fixed radio station
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : SELECTIVE : Having indication or alarm (e.g., location indication) : Code responsive (i.e., paging) : Power control or battery saving : Based on received signal : Received signal includes power command : Using additional record or carrier code)

Patent 5539926: Sports trousers
(APPAREL : GUARD OR PROTECTOR : Leg : Trouser attachments : Goggles)

Patent 5539927: Hockey garment comprising inner leggings and outerwear shorts attached thereto
(APPAREL : BODY GARMENTS : Caps)

Patent 5539928: Firefighter garment with low friction liner system
(APPAREL : BODY GARMENTS : Coats : Convertible tents)

Patent 5539929: Cap with sealable compartment
(APPAREL : HEAD COVERINGS : Having crown and horizontally extending visor (e.g., baseball cap, etc.) : Felt)

Patent 5539930: System and method for odor absorption
(APPAREL : GENERAL STRUCTURE : Elements)

Patent 5539931: Bare shoulder protector
(APPAREL : GENERAL STRUCTURE : Pads : Shoulder : Materials)

Patent 5539932: Adjustable length garment
(APPAREL : GENERAL STRUCTURE : Pads : Adjustable length : Materials)

Patent 5539933: Belt with tying strap
(APPAREL : HEAD COVERINGS : Torso or limb encircling : Plural waistline garments only)

Patent 5539934: Protective helmet cooling apparatus
(APPAREL : GUARD OR PROTECTOR : For wearer's head : Including energy-absorbing means : By fluid-containing cushion : Pivotal shield)

Patent 5539935: Sports helmet
(APPAREL : GUARD OR PROTECTOR : For wearer's head : With article-attaching means : For circumference of crown)

Patent 5539936: Sports helmet transparent guard assembly
(APPAREL : GUARD OR PROTECTOR : For wearer's head : And face : For circumference of crown)

Patent 5539937: Lid integrated deodorizer for toilets
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : VENTILATION : Electric-motor pump : Operating means in sink or bath)

Patent 5539938: Water closet
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : FLUSH CLOSET : Manual selection of the amount of flush : Alternate unicyclic flush : By electric condition responsive means)

Patent 5539939: Bath chair
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : TUBS : Convenience accessories : Support for user, static : Body type : Seat : Supported by tub, only :)

Patent 5539940: Foldable sofa bed with collapsible sinuous springs
(BEDS : SOFA BED : Link supported unfolding : Sofa form)

Patent 5539941: Bed patient health care system
(BEDS : WITH MEANS FOR RELOCATING AN INVALID (E.G., PATIENT LIFT OR TRANSFER) : With a hoisting, lifting, elevating, or raising device (e.g., hydraulic system) : Overhead crane type or detached surrounding frame : And lower body portions of user supported by adjustable section)

Patent 5539942: Continuous airflow patient support with automatic pressure adjustment
(BEDS : SUPPORT FOR USER`S BODY OR PART THEREOF : Inflatable (e.g., air containing) : With spring means (e.g., coil type))

Patent 5539943: Apparatus and method for percussion of fluidized support surface
(BEDS : SUPPORT FOR USER`S BODY OR PART THEREOF : Liquid or gel containing (e.g., water) : With spring means (e.g., coil type))

Patent 5539944: Foldable bed with collapsible sinuous springs
(BEDS : MATTRESS (FOR WHOLE BODY) : Having innerspring-type core : Adapted to turn or move user)

Patent 5539945: Emergency stretcher and evacuation system
(BEDS : FIELD STRETCHER : Combined or convertible : Including specific structure (e.g., clamp) attaching device to bed)

Patent 5539946: Temporary stiffening girder for suspension bridge
(BRIDGES : SUSPENSION : Structure)

Patent 5539947: Swimming pool vacuum cleaner hydrofoil
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : SUBMERGED CLEANERS WITH AMBIENT FLOW GUIDES : Hand implement)

Patent 5539948: Paint roller cleaning adapter
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : IMPLEMENTS : Combined : Including means for manual manipulation of implement)

Patent 5539949: Hinged squeegee
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : IMPLEMENTS : Combined : Wiper : Squeegee : Twister)

Patent 5539950: Protective housing for roller cover
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : ATTACHMENTS : Drip cup or splash guard for a brush or broom : For roller : Simultaneously useable)

Patent 5539951: Wiper blade assembly including heating and fluid dispensing means
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : ATTACHMENTS : Optical-member-attachable cleaner (e.g., windshield wiper) : With material applying means : Applying means moves with cleaning element : Wire)

Patent 5539952: Fluid handling apparatus for maintaining lithographic presses
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : MACHINES : With air blast or suction : With liquid or other cleaning material application to work : Manipulatable nozzle with flexible conduit connection to portable power and/or material supply unit, e.g., window washer : Sequence control)

Patent 5539953: Floor nozzle for vacuum cleaners
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : MACHINES : With air blast or suction : With mechanical agitating means : Diverse agitating operations, e.g., brushing with beating or movable with stationary : Stationary or non-moving agitating means only : By insertion or attachment of additive converter)

Patent 5539954: Abutment swivel doorstop
(MISCELLANEOUS HARDWARE : CLOSURE CHECKS : Spring : Volute)

Patent 5539955: Adhesive mounted plastic hinges
(MISCELLANEOUS HARDWARE : HINGE : Pliant or elastic hinge : Swinging)

Patent 5539956: Fingered latch for pallet-sized container
(MISCELLANEOUS HARDWARE : HINGE : Having means to facilitate assembly and disassembly of hinge sections to join or disjoin hinged members : Separation of pivotal contacting surfaces : Having movable or removable connector : To shift plate toward or away from hinged member)

Patent 5539957: Collapsible goal having an articulated frame
(MISCELLANEOUS HARDWARE : HINGE : Including means to hold or retard hinged members against pivotal movement (e.g., catch) : Resiliently biased catch : Sliding : Movement along or parallel to hinge axis : And catch receiving socket : Opposed interdigitated sliding collars on hinge axis)

Patent 5539958: Aerodynamic forming hood and method of operation
(TEXTILES: FIBER PREPARATION : ASSEMBLING : Web forming : Fluid propelled to condenser : By carding)

Patent 5539959: Belt clip with low-friction lining
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : BELT FASTENERS : Hinged : Sheet metal knuckles, common pintle : Wire)

Patent 5539960: Cylindrical convex doorknob termination
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : CORD AND ROPE HOLDERS : Plural-strand cord or rope : Bead chain fasteners)

Patent 5539961: Spring-loaded wedge dead end
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : CORD AND ROPE HOLDERS : Sliding part or wedge : Bolt perpendicular to cable axis)

Patent 5539962: Clip for coupling an inner shield with a frame
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : INDEPENDENT, HEADED, APERTURE PASS-THROUGH FASTENER : Ornamental and/or object supported)

Patent 5539963: Clip having a clip body and a pressing cover
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : CLASP, CLIP, SUPPORT-CLAMP, OR REQUIRED COMPONENT THEREOF : Having gripping member formed from, biased by, or mounted on, resilient member : With operator for moving biased engaging face : Camming or wedging element : Wire coiled about flaccid support structure)

Patent 5539964: Method to produce light-lock fabric
(TEXTILES: CLOTH FINISHING : NAPPING : Abrasive)

Patent 5539965: Method for making piezoelectric composites
(METAL WORKING : PIEZOELECTRIC DEVICE MAKING : Barrier layer device making)

Patent 5539966: Machining head for machining boards
(METAL WORKING : PLURAL DIVERSE MANUFACTURING APPARATUS INCLUDING MEANS FOR METAL SHAPING OR ASSEMBLING : Binding or covering and cutting : Drill press : Drilling and other : At least one part nonmetallic)

Patent 5539967: Multiple blade set strip apparatus for cable and wire
(METAL WORKING : PLURAL DIVERSE MANUFACTURING APPARATUS INCLUDING MEANS FOR METAL SHAPING OR ASSEMBLING : Electrical connector or terminal : And work-holder for assembly)

Patent 5539968: Part holding press tool with non-magnetic part holding mechanism
(METAL WORKING : MEANS TO ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE : Puller or pusher means, contained force multiplying operator : Arbor-type press means : Plier type means)

Patent 5539970: Method of and device for elongating and relaxing a stud
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Assembling or joining : With prestressing of part : By deforming interlock)

Patent 5539971: Method of manufacturing an endoscope
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Providing transitory integral holding or handling portion : Dividing sequentially from leading end, e.g., by cutting or breaking)

Patent 5539972: Method of screwing a pipe to an object
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Assembling or joining : Of separate helix (e.g., screw thread) : By snap fit)

Patent 5539973: Process for manufacturing taper point surgical needles
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Shaping one-piece blank by removing material : Successive distinct removal operations : Combined with rolling)

Patent 5539974: Method for producing laminated iron cores
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Dynamoelectric machine : Rotor :)

Patent 5539975: Control system and equipment configuration for a modular product assembly platform
(METAL WORKING : MEANS TO ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE : With means to regulate operation by use of templet, tape, card or other replaceable information supply : And work-holder for assembly)

Patent 5539976: System for manufacture of hybrid integrated circuit
(METAL WORKING : MEANS TO ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE : Means to assemble electrical device : Means to fasten electrical component to wiring board, base, or substrate : Chip component : Self-piercing work part)

Patent 5539977: Apparatus and method for automatically mounting electronic parts
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Conductor or circuit manufacturing : On flat or curved insulated base, e.g., printed circuit, etc. : Assembling to base an electrical component, e.g., capacitor, etc. : By utilizing optical sighting device : Preformed winding)

Patent 5539978: Method for producing groups of contact elements for plug connectors
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Conductor or circuit manufacturing : Contact or terminal manufacturing : By assembling plural parts : Forming array of contacts or terminals : Of fused material)

Patent 5539979: Method and apparatus for repairing the rear seal area on the crankshaft of an internal combustion engine
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Prime mover or fluid pump making : I.C. (internal combustion) engine making : Repairing, converting, servicing or salvaging : With coating)

Patent 5539980: Process for forming valve guide insert
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Prime mover or fluid pump making : Poppet or I.C. engine valve or valve seat making : Valve guide making : By coating or cladding)

Patent 5539981: Method for inserting cylinder liners into internal combustion engine cylinder blocks
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Prime mover or fluid pump making : Cylinder, cylinder head or engine valve sleeve making : With liner, coating, or sleeve : By coating or cladding)

Patent 5539982: Method of manufacturing an ink jet recording head
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Fluid pattern dispersing device making, e.g., ink jet : With metallurgical bonding)

Patent 5539983: Safety stock carton knife
(CUTLERY : CARTON OPENERS :)

Patent 5539984: Dry shaver with floating cutter heads
(CUTLERY : RAZORS : With cooperating shearing blades : Reciprocating inner blade : And stationary outer blade : And stationary outer blade)

Patent 5539985: Blower attachment for a circular saw
(CUTLERY : COMBINED CUTLERY OR COMBINED WITH ANCILLARY FEATURE : With means to apply transient fluid to tool : With stripper, sheath or gauge)

Patent 5539986: Device and method for remote sensing of rock movements in mines
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : MISCELLANEOUS : Earth :)

Patent 5539987: X-Y carriage moving system
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : MISCELLANEOUS : X-Y motion :)

Patent 5539988: Bicycle rim centering device
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : GAUGE : Wheel : Axle, vehicle, or wheel supported : Plane and radius : Only two)

Patent 5539989: Range compensation bow sight
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : STRAIGHT-LINE LIGHT RAY TYPE : Structurally installed : Archery bow : Multimarkers)

Patent 5539990: Three-dimensional optical levelling, plumbing and angle-calibrating instrument
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : STRAIGHT-LINE LIGHT RAY TYPE : Vertical angle : Having gravity responsive indicating means (e.g., pendulum, etc.) : Each separately adjustable)

Patent 5539991: Adjustable sheathing square
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : STRAIGHTEDGE TYPE : Plural straightedges, relatively moveable : Single pivot : With angle indicating means : Sliding)

Patent 5539992: Fixture for alignment of vacuum nozzles on semiconductor manufacturing equipment
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : GAUGE : Straightness, flatness, or alignment : External)

Patent 5539993: Location scale and optical reading sensor for reading the location scale
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : DISTANCE MEASURING : Scale reading position sensor (e.g., grid counting) : Sealing)

Patent 5539994: Screw gun and tape measure device
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : DISTANCE MEASURING : By flexible tape : Combined : Opposed rotating surfaces)

Patent 5539995: Continuous flow vapor dryer system
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : APPARATUS : With means to treat gas or vapor : By vapor condensation : With forced circulation : Recirculation of treating gas or vapor : Silicon-controlled rectifier (SCR))

Patent 5539996: Multiple zone limiting orifice drying of cellulosic fibrous structures, apparatus therefor, and cellulosic fibrous structures produced thereby
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : APPARATUS : Rotary drums or receptacles : External : Plural : Gas or vapor circulation for contact with treated material : Through material or introduction through drum :)

Patent 5539997: Device for processing corrugated board
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : APPARATUS : Chamber seals : Rods or rolls)

Patent 5539998: High purity bulk chemical delivery system
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : PROCESS : With contacting of material treated with solid or liquid agent : With addition of heat to drying process : Treating agent is a liquid)

Patent 5539999: Dryer section of a paper machine with selected diameter drying cylinders at selected distances apart
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : PROCESS : Gas or vapor contact with treated material : Sheet, web, or strand : With contact with heat exchanger (e.g., drum or roller) : Pocket ventilator : Treating agent absorbs moisture)

Patent 5540000: Method of photosensitive material drying
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : PROCESS : Gas or vapor contact with treated material : Gas or vapor flow directing or control : Temperature or moisture content of treated material or chamber controls or directs gas or vapor : Reversible flow)

Patent 5540001: Device for removing dust from nuclear fuel pellets
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : APPARATUS : With fluid current conveying of treated material : With material separator : Serpentine path for material)

Patent 5540002: Snowshoe having a claw plate on the underside of a snowshoe frame
(BOOTS, SHOES, AND LEGGINGS : BOOTS AND SHOES : Occupational or athletic shoe (e.g., roof climbing, gardening, etc.) : Athletic shoe or attachment therefor : For a sport (e.g., skating, skiing, etc.) featuring relative movement between shoe and ground : For walking or sliding on shifting media : Snow shoe (e.g., having binding, harness, etc.) : Having semi-rigid upper with adjustable flexibility)

Patent 5540003: Padding machine with shaker for separator
(EXCAVATING : DITCH FILLER : Specific material (e.g., specialty steel, heat treatment of material, specific hardness test))

Patent 5540004: Apparatus for removing scraping a ground surface
(EXCAVATING : SNOW OR ICE REMOVING OR GROOMING BY PORTABLE DEVICE : Motorized rotary excavating tool : Rotary excavating tool)

Patent 5540005: Contaminated marine sediments dredging apparatus
(EXCAVATING : BENEATH A BODY OF WATER (E.G., DREDGER) : Grab : Specific bucket structure)

Patent 5540006: Pickup truck-mounted hydraulic tool carrier
(EXCAVATING : SCOOP OR EXCAVATING AND TRANSPORTING CONTAINER : Dipper-type (e.g., backhoe bucket) : Dumping runner or revolving-type)

Patent 5540007: Highway signs capable of being rolled up
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : SIGNS : Sign support : Collapsible : Fastener)

Patent 5540008: System bearing on a small arm
(FIREARMS : STOCK OR BARREL CONNECTORS : Barrel to receiver : With pivoted hammer)

Patent 5540009: Ice fishing rig
(FISHING, TRAPPING, AND VERMIN DESTROYING : FISHING : Duck)

Patent 5540010: Fishing rod jigging apparatus
(FISHING, TRAPPING, AND VERMIN DESTROYING : FISHING : Rod : With nonreeling motion means for rod and line, or line : Foldable)

Patent 5540011: Field trap for flies
(FISHING, TRAPPING, AND VERMIN DESTROYING : TRAPS : Insect : Fly vases : Upright perch slidable receptacle)

Patent 5540012: Method of increasing the range of controlled movement of a door opened by a treadle operated door opening assembly, and a treadle operated
(MOVABLE OR REMOVABLE CLOSURES : COMBINED : Auxiliary mounted for movement)

Patent 5540013: Stellate hinged polygons forming a family of complex polyhedrons having discrete interiors and exteriors
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : BARRIER OR MAJOR SECTION MOUNTED FOR IN SITU REPOSITIONING; E.G., REARRANGEABLE OR ROTATABLE : Three walls hinged at their intersections : Within wall)

Patent 5540014: Plant cover
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : COMPOUND CURVE STRUCTURE : Geodesic shape : Distinct vertical tie)

Patent 5540015: Preconstructed soffit-fascia assembly
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : GABLE OR EAVE TERMINAL CONSTRUCTION : With conduit or passage means (e.g., eave vent, insulation shield for eave vent) : Rafter overhangs vertical support outside surface)

Patent 5540016: Structural beam
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : FRANGIBLE SECTION OR MEANS : Covering continuation overlaps edge)

Patent 5540017: Telescopic flagpole
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : MECHANISM OPERATED RELATIVELY MOVABLE SHAFT ASSEMBLY : Tilts relative to base : Relatively moving sections : Telescoping : Diverse side and top panels)

Patent 5540018: Integrated window construction system for mounting both window systems and hurricane protection devices
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : AUXILIARY IMPERFORATE PANEL-LIKE SHIELD ATTACHED TO MAIN PANEL, BARRIER, OR FRAME : Attic vent)

Patent 5540019: Method and apparatus for interconnecting window frames
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : WINDOW OR WINDOW SASH, SILL, MULLION, OR GLAZING : Retaining feature between frame and reveal)

Patent 5540020: Building panel
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : INTERSECTION OF A CAST STONELIKE COMPONENT (E.G., CONCRETE FLOOR OR WALL) TO ANOTHER COMPONENT (E.G., WALL) : Cast in situ material at module juncture : Rods engage rings or plates at supports)

Patent 5540021: Fun floors
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : THREE-WAY CORNER CONSTRUCTION (E.G., TWO WALLS AND A FLOOR) : Barrier resting on top of vertical structures; e.g., walls : On column (e.g., elevated floor) : Interfitted trim plate)

Patent 5540022: Fire retardant roofing adhesive and method of applying same
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : WITH SYNTHETIC RESINOUS COMPONENT : Foam : Adjacent nonporous layer : Shaft encompassed by base)

Patent 5540023: Lathing
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : OPENLY SPACED SLAT-TYPE LATH : Woven or filament connected : Reinforcement modified at sustainer crossing)

Patent 5540024: Floor system and method for constructing same
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : ADHERED COPLANAR VENEER TILE-TYPE FACER; E.G., PARQUET : Tiles embedded in settable material)

Patent 5540025: Flooring material for building
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : UNDERLYING COMPRESSIBLE LAYER OR PAD (E.G., FLOOR SYSTEMS) : Held by separate spacer)

Patent 5540026: Panel and a method for producing the panel
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : SECTIONED IMPERFORATE FACING WITHIN PERPHERAL FRAME; E.G., PLURAL PANEL DOOR : Attached filament or mesh)

Patent 5540027: Spring biased apparatus for maintaining precast panels in a stable removable position in a vertical slot
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : BRIDGER STRIP HIDING JUNCTURE OF PANELS : Edge-abutted panels)

Patent 5540028: HEPA filter ceiling assembly with in-situ gelation of sealant
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : SHEETLIKE ELEMENT ASSEMBLED PARALLEL TO EXISTING WALL, CEILING, OR FLOOR (E.G., INSULATING PANEL, SHEATHING) : Element spaced from wall, ceiling, or floor and held by discrete retaining means (e.g., suspended ceiling or wall) : Section designed (e.g., groove, integral hanger) to fasten to retaining means : Double wall, ceiling, or floor)

Patent 5540029: Wind-resistant roof tile
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : LAPPED MULTIPLANAR SURFACING; E.G., SHINGLE TYPE : Interfitted sections : Face-to-face tongue and groove; e.g., dado : Formed by deformation of base material)

Patent 5540030: Process for the grouting of unbonded post-tensioned cables
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : PROCESSES : Filling preformed cavity : Filler material is flowable : Mechanically attached or bonded)

Patent 5540031: Coin wrapping machine
(PACKAGE MAKING : WRAPPING MACHINES : Cinched or wiped around initial wrap : By rotation of contents : Stacked contents (e.g., coins) : Combined extractor and opener)

Patent 5540032: Method and apparatus for attaching headers to plastic bags
(PACKAGE MAKING : METHODS : Forming a cover adjunct or application of a cover adjunct to a cover : Strip, stamp, nonencircling label, or space filler :)

Patent 5540033: Integrated Manufacturing process for hydrogels
(PACKAGE MAKING : METHODS : Sterilizing complete package : For preformed receptacle with separate closure)

Patent 5540034: Process and apparatus for introducing cigarettes or the like into packs
(PACKAGE MAKING : METHODS : Group forming of contents into a unit : Of slender rod-shaped contents (e.g., cigarette) : Before association with cover material)

Patent 5540035: Continuous vertical form-fill-seal packaging machine with synchronized product clamp
(PACKAGE MAKING : METHODS : Enclosing contents within progressively formed web means : Vertically formed, filled, and sealed tubular package : Before association with cover material)

Patent 5540036: Variable pitch escapement for article infeed in packaging machine
(PACKAGE MAKING : GROUP FORMING OF CONTENTS UNIT AND SUBSEQUENT OR FURTHER PACKAGING : Layer, stack, or column : Forming single generally horizontal groups comprising plural rows and columns : Building up the stack from the bottom)

Patent 5540037: Control system for electric drive riding mower
(HARVESTERS : GANG : Rotating cutting reel :)

Patent 5540038: Lawn and garden chipper/shredder vacuum apparatus
(HARVESTERS : MOTORIZED HARVESTER : Including driven air-blower unit : For drawing vegetation to harvester : To suction head :)

Patent 5540040: Folding hay rake
(HARVESTERS : HORSE RAKES : Side delivery : Rotary : Stationary rake teeth)

Patent 5540041: Method of and apparatus for stress relieving multistranded cable
(TEXTILES: SPINNING, TWISTING, AND TWINING : APPARATUS AND PROCESSES : Receiving twist type : Rotating cradle package holder : With cabling)

Patent 5540042: Open-end spinning device
(TEXTILES: SPINNING, TWISTING, AND TWINING : APPARATUS AND PROCESSES : Stopping or starting : Spindle stopping : Feeding means stopping)

Patent 5540043: Rotor spinning apparatus with spinning box dirt separator
(TEXTILES: SPINNING, TWISTING, AND TWINING : APPARATUS AND PROCESSES : Clearing : On open-end machine : Operator accommodating frame arrangement)

Patent 5540044: Open-end rotor spinning apparatus
(TEXTILES: SPINNING, TWISTING, AND TWINING : APPARATUS AND PROCESSES : Open end spinning : Rotating chamber type : Rotor with fiber accreting portion : With specific yarn guiding device :)

Patent 5540045: Steam injection system for a combustion turbine gas generator
(POWER PLANTS : COMBUSTION PRODUCTS USED AS MOTIVE FLUID : Combined with regulation of power output feature : Automatic : Water or steam : Bleed)

Patent 5540046: Method and apparatus for pressure pulse arcjet starting
(POWER PLANTS : REACTION MOTOR (E.G., MOTIVE FLUID GENERATOR AND REACTION NOZZLE, ETC.) : Electric, nuclear, or radiated energy fluid heating means :)

Patent 5540047: Method for reducing the nitrogen oxide concentration in the exhaust of an internal combustion engine or of a firing system
(POWER PLANTS : INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE WITH TREATMENT OR HANDLING OF EXHAUST GAS : Methods : Anti-pollution : Motive fluid is vaporized liquid)

Patent 5540048: Continuously variable hydrostatic transmission including a pulse width modulation ratio controller
(POWER PLANTS : PRESSURE FLUID SOURCE AND MOTOR : Methods of operation : Having cam, or lever system driving master)

Patent 5540049: Control system and method for a hydraulic actuator with velocity and force modulation control
(POWER PLANTS : PRESSURE FLUID SOURCE AND MOTOR : Methods of operation : Having cam, or lever system driving master)

Patent 5540050: Hydraulic system providing a positive actuator force
(POWER PLANTS : PRESSURE FLUID SOURCE AND MOTOR : Having condition responsive control in a system of separately operable power input pumps, pump motors, pump cylinders or pressure fluid sources : Pressure or volume responsive means shifts the relationship : Suction pressure on motor regulated)

Patent 5540051: Control mechanism for hydrostatic-mechanical power transmission system
(POWER PLANTS : PRESSURE FLUID SOURCE AND MOTOR : Having a mechanical clutch or brake device in the power train : Selective fluid and mechanical drive of output from input : Condition responsive selection : Having core or ring member at interface)

Patent 5540052: Pulse hydraulic systems and methods therefor
(POWER PLANTS : PRESSURE FLUID SOURCE AND MOTOR : Pulsator : Programmed, self-cycled or self-pulsed : Including timer or time delay means the cycle : In an axial direction)

Patent 5540053: Actuating unit for a hydraulic brake system for automotive vehicles
(POWER PLANTS : PRESSURE FLUID SOURCE AND MOTOR : Pulsator : With control of or by a separate power fluid, etc. : Mechanical feedback to manual control controls power fluid to establish position of working member of master : In an axial direction)

Patent 5540054: Engine rotary valves
(POWER PLANTS : FLUID MOTOR MEANS DRIVEN BY WASTE HEAT OR BY EXHAUST ENERGY FROM INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE : With supercharging means for engine : Having variable area)

Patent 5540055: Suction and exhaust connection device
(POWER PLANTS : FLUID MOTOR MEANS DRIVEN BY WASTE HEAT OR BY EXHAUST ENERGY FROM INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE : With supercharging means for engine : Supercharging means driven by engine exhaust actuated motor : With coordinated fuel control means for engine)

Patent 5540056: Cyclonic prechamber with a centerbody for a gas turbine engine combustor
(POWER PLANTS : COMBUSTION PRODUCTS USED AS MOTIVE FLUID : Combustion products generator : Having fuel supply system : Fuel and air premixed prior to combustion : Bleed)

Patent 5540057: Volatile organic compounds recovery from vent gas streams
(REFRIGERATION : CRYOGENIC TREATMENT OF GAS OR GAS MIXTURE : Separation of gas mixture : Natural gas : Distillation : Liquid contact : Downstream of column)

Patent 5540058: Contaminant removal system for purifying air
(REFRIGERATION : CRYOGENIC TREATMENT OF GAS OR GAS MIXTURE : Separation of gas mixture : Air : Regenerating heat exchanger : Regenerating heat exchanger)

Patent 5540059: Method and apparatus for supplying gaseous raw material
(REFRIGERATION : STORAGE OF SOLIDIFIED OR LIQUIFIED GAS (E.G., CRYOGEN) : With vapor discharged from storage receptacle : And subsequently restored to receptacle as liquid : Distillation)

Patent 5540061: Refrigerator
(REFRIGERATION : WITH MEANS PREVENTING OR HANDLING ATMOSPHERIC CONDENSATE RELATIVE TO HEAT ABSORBER : Means utilizing heat developed by refrigeration producer : Heating principal heat absorber, e.g., evaporator)

Patent 5540062: Controlled cryogenic contact system
(REFRIGERATION : HAND MANIPULABLE TOOL : Retainer or flow director for atmospheric condensate)

Patent 5540063: Stocking
(TEXTILES: KNITTING : FABRICS OR ARTICLES : Articles : Garments : Border or antiravel portions, frequently hosiery : Elastic : By means responsive to radius of beam)

Patent 5540064: Knit slide fastener
(TEXTILES: KNITTING : FABRICS OR ARTICLES : Incorporated unknitted materials : Warp : With crochet stitch : Hosiery)

Patent 5540065: Locking device
(LOCKS : PORTABLE : Padlocks : Combination-controlled : Rigid shackle : Sliding : Removable :)

Patent 5540066: Bilateral-type door locking handle assembly
(LOCKS : SPECIAL APPLICATION : For closures : Door : Sliding door : Projecting or extending bolt : Extensible)

Patent 5540067: Anti-theft device for automobiles and airbags
(LOCKS : SPECIAL APPLICATION : For control and machine elements : Handle, handwheel or knob : Rotary or swinging : Universal mounting)

Patent 5540068: High security electronic dial combination lock
(LOCKS : OPERATING MECHANISM : Using a powered device (e.g., motor) : Electrical type (e.g., solenoid) : Continuously operating once initiated)

Patent 5540069: Electronic and mechanical lock and key therefor
(LOCKS : OPERATING MECHANISM : Using a powered device (e.g., motor) : Electrical type (e.g., solenoid) : Actuated after correct combination recognized (e.g., numerical, alphabetical, or magnet(s) pattern) : Including use of a key : Handle-carried key lock)

Patent 5540070: Auxiliary lock with reversible adapter
(LOCKS : OPERATING MECHANISM : Key : Single key : Tumbler type : Cylinder type : Cylinder attaching or mounting means : Key only controlled)

Patent 5540071: Lock cylinder with a body having integral spring retainer
(LOCKS : OPERATING MECHANISM : Key : Single key : Tumbler type : Cylinder type : Rotary plug : Sliding tumblers : Transverse of plug : Including sidebar : Rotatable pins (e.g., MEDECO lock))

Patent 5540072: Eccentric roller control apparatus
(METAL DEFORMING : WITH USE OF CONTROL MEANS ENERGIZED IN RESPONSE TO ACTIVATOR STIMULATED BY CONDITION SENSOR : Metal deforming by use of roller or roller-like tool element : Including plural sensors or sensor responsive to comparison between plural conditions : Sensing tool or tool-linked part : Sensing force : Sensing thickness)

Patent 5540073: Method and apparatus for adjusting press operating conditions depending upon dies used
(METAL DEFORMING : WITH USE OF CONTROL MEANS ENERGIZED IN RESPONSE TO ACTIVATOR STIMULATED BY CONDITION SENSOR : Including use of sensor responsive to information carried by removable auxiliary record (e.g., recording disk, tape, or card) : Including plural sensors or sensor responsive to comparison between plural conditions : Sensing "memory" stored on tool or tool-linked part : By sensing hydraulic pressure)

Patent 5540074: Unitary assembly of peripheral devices for use with steckel mill
(METAL DEFORMING : WITH CLEANING, DESCALING, OR LUBRICATION OF WORK OR PRODUCT : Work drawn or extruded through die)

Patent 5540075: Method and apparatus for shock release of thin foil materials
(METAL DEFORMING : BY APPLICATION OF FLUENT MEDIUM, OR ENERGY FIELD : Using fixed die : Expanding hollow work)

Patent 5540076: Crank mechanism for a cold pilger rolling mill
(METAL DEFORMING : BY USE OF ROLLER OR ROLLER-LIKE TOOL-ELEMENT : Comprising tool movable relative to stationary work-portion during deformation : With use of means to move work-forcer)

Patent 5540077: Method and gas mixture for calibrating an analyzer
(MEASURING AND TESTING : INSTRUMENT PROVING OR CALIBRATING : Gas or liquid analyzer : Reference standard : Piston, sprayer, nozzle, or orifice :)

Patent 5540078: Internally damped, self-arresting vertical drop-weight impact test apparatus
(MEASURING AND TESTING : TESTING BY IMPACT OR SHOCK : Specimen impactor detail : Dropped : Valve)

Patent 5540079: Microwave excited photoacoustic effect carbon monitor
(MEASURING AND TESTING : GAS ANALYSIS : Gas of combustion : Air-fuel ratio : Solid content : Gradient)

Patent 5540080: Wiper assembly for optical surfaces in a chilled mirror hygrometer
(MEASURING AND TESTING : GAS ANALYSIS : Moisture content or vapor pressure : Hygrometer : Impactor)

Patent 5540081: Pipetting apparatus with clot detection
(MEASURING AND TESTING : WITH FLUID PRESSURE : Safety feature or containment structure)

Patent 5540082: Positioning detector
(MEASURING AND TESTING : WITH FLUID PRESSURE : Dimension, shape, or size : Pressure)

Patent 5540083: Leakage measuring apparatus
(MEASURING AND TESTING : WITH FLUID PRESSURE : Leakage : Internal gauging)

Patent 5540084: Vacuum system testing tool
(MEASURING AND TESTING : WITH FLUID PRESSURE : Leakage : Receptacle : Tire valve)

Patent 5540085: Method of measuring leakage position in impervious bottom sheet using electrodes mounted on both surfaces of the sheet and apparatus therefor
(MEASURING AND TESTING : WITH FLUID PRESSURE : Leakage : Receptacle : Tire valve)

Patent 5540086: Oil deterioration sensor
(MEASURING AND TESTING : LIQUID ANALYSIS OR ANALYSIS OF THE SUSPENSION OF SOLIDS IN A LIQUID : Lubricant testing : By measuring fluid flow characteristic (e.g., by volume or rate of flow or by change in fluid level))

Patent 5540087: Apparatus for measuring thermodynamic characteristics of a hydrocarbon sample
(MEASURING AND TESTING : LIQUID ANALYSIS OR ANALYSIS OF THE SUSPENSION OF SOLIDS IN A LIQUID : Lubricant testing : By measuring fluid flow characteristic (e.g., by volume or rate of flow or by change in fluid level))

Patent 5540088: Rheometer and method of measuring rheological properties
(MEASURING AND TESTING : LIQUID ANALYSIS OR ANALYSIS OF THE SUSPENSION OF SOLIDS IN A LIQUID : Viscosity : With detail of a pressure or a temperature regulating means : Detector detail)

Patent 5540089: Ferrous particle collection apparatus
(MEASURING AND TESTING : LIQUID ANALYSIS OR ANALYSIS OF THE SUSPENSION OF SOLIDS IN A LIQUID : Content or effect of a constituent of a liquid mixture : Metallic particle constituent : Detector detail)

Patent 5540090: Head balancing fixture and method of using same
(MEASURING AND TESTING : CENTER OF GRAVITY; TURNING MOMENT; METACENTRIC HEIGHT : Ball driving sporting implement (e.g., golf club, baseball bat, etc.) : Liquid droplet)

Patent 5540091: Self-diagnosis apparatus for exhaust gas recirculating system
(MEASURING AND TESTING : MOTOR AND ENGINE TESTING : Disparate tests under operating conditions : With continuous operation : By angular displacement of opposite ends of specimen)

Patent 5540092: System and method for monitoring a pneumatic tire
(MEASURING AND TESTING : TIRE, TREAD OR ROADWAY : Tire inflation testing installation : By direct fluid pressure reading : Telemetric (e.g., indicator on cowl) : Electric : Cantilever)

Patent 5540093: Method for optimizing the alignment of a horizontal borehole relative to the strike of rock-layer stress planes
(MEASURING AND TESTING : BOREHOLE OR DRILLING (E.G., DRILL LOADING FACTOR, DRILLING RATE, RATE OF FLUID FLOW) : Bond strength)

Patent 5540094: Scale factor compensation for piezo-electric rate sensors
(MEASURING AND TESTING : SPEED, VELOCITY, OR ACCELERATION : Angular rate using gyroscopic or Coriolis effect : Vibratory mass : Hollow circular-shaped inertial element : Safety feature)

Patent 5540095: Monolithic accelerometer
(MEASURING AND TESTING : SPEED, VELOCITY, OR ACCELERATION : Acceleration determination utilizing inertial element : Specific type of electric sensor or specific type of magnetic sensor : Rebalance : Electrostatic restoring means : Crank operated)

Patent 5540096: Method for the non-destructive evaluation of prestressed concrete structures
(MEASURING AND TESTING : VIBRATION : Resonance, frequency, or amplitude study : Electromagnetic drive)

Patent 5540097: Ultrasonic microscope apparatus
(MEASURING AND TESTING : VIBRATION : By mechanical waves : Beamed : Measuring or testing system having scanning means : By reflected wave : Of signals to pass only echoes from rear surface of test body)

Patent 5540098: Transfer device
(MEASURING AND TESTING : VIBRATION : By mechanical waves : Beamed : By reflected wave : Having unitary sonic type transmitter-receiver transducer : Having plural sonic type transmitter or receiver transducers)

Patent 5540099: Vibration detecting device and vehicular road simulator employing the device
(MEASURING AND TESTING : VIBRATION : Vibrator : Vehicle shaker : Electromagnetically vibrated)

Patent 5540100: Pressure transducer for measuring the pressure of a fluid, in particular for invasive blood pressure measurements
(MEASURING AND TESTING : FLUID PRESSURE GAUGE : Mounting and connection : Pirani type)

Patent 5540101: Borehole directional dilatometer
(MEASURING AND TESTING : SPECIMEN STRESS OR STRAIN, OR TESTING BY STRESS OR STRAIN APPLICATION : Earth stresses : Strain multiplier)

Patent 5540102: System for displaying the amount of fluid dispensed from a hand-held sprayer
(MEASURING AND TESTING : VOLUME OR RATE OF FLOW : Unattached, self-contained probe with buoyancy controlled level of descent)

Patent 5540103: Electromagnetic flow sensor
(MEASURING AND TESTING : VOLUME OR RATE OF FLOW : By measuring electrical or magnetic properties : Electromagnetic induction (e.g., Faraday type) : With detecting electrodes : Magnetic)

Patent 5540104: Acoustic displacement flow meter
(MEASURING AND TESTING : VOLUME OR RATE OF FLOW : By measuring vibrations or acoustic energy : Electromagnetic induction (e.g., Faraday type))

Patent 5540105: Funnel inlet and funnel outlet for ultrasonic gas meters
(MEASURING AND TESTING : VOLUME OR RATE OF FLOW : By measuring vibrations or acoustic energy : Deflection of acoustic waves : Vortex shedders)

Patent 5540106: Electronic method for measuring mass flow rate
(MEASURING AND TESTING : VOLUME OR RATE OF FLOW : Mass flow by imparting angular or transverse momentum to the fluid : Coriolis or gyroscopic : Vibrated conduit : Signal processing or analysis details : Selective or periodic sampling)

Patent 5540107: Liquid flow meter
(MEASURING AND TESTING : VOLUME OR RATE OF FLOW : Using rotating member with particular electrical output or circuit : With pick-up coil : With rotation about a fixed axis)

Patent 5540108: Multi-axis wheel transducer with angular position detector
(MEASURING AND TESTING : DYNAMOMETERS : Responsive to multiple loads or load components : Ski bindings)

Patent 5540109: Apparatus and method for thermal and vibrational stress screening
(MEASURING AND TESTING : MASS : Capacity adjustable)

Patent 5540110: Starter motor pinion stopper placement
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : ENGINE STARTERS : Automatic : Separate power mesher : By motor torque)

Patent 5540111: Drive apparatus and method
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : ROTARY DRIVEN DEVICE ADJUSTABLE DURING OPERATION RELATIVE TO ITS SUPPORTING STRUCTURE : Rotary to or from reciprocating or oscillating : Rack and pinion type : Shifting rack : Diverse-type brakes)

Patent 5540112: Backlash adjustment mechanism
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : GEARING : Backlash take-up : Governor control)

Patent 5540113: Drive apparatus equipped with a ball screw
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : ROTARY DRIVEN DEVICE ADJUSTABLE DURING OPERATION RELATIVE TO ITS SUPPORTING STRUCTURE : Reciprocating or oscillating to or from alternating rotary : Including screw and nut : Plural inputs, single output : Plural nuts driving shaft : Alternately rotated screw)

Patent 5540114: Gear shifting apparatus for use in a pneumatic transmission
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : CONTROL LEVER AND LINKAGE SYSTEMS : Multiple controlled elements : Transmission control : Manually operated selector (e.g., remotely controlled device, lever, push button, rotary dial, etc.) : Resiliently biased restrictor)

Patent 5540115: Ergonomic thumbwheel
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : CONTROL LEVER AND LINKAGE SYSTEMS : Variable output force : Handles : Hand wheels : Knob or dial : Continuous)

Patent 5540116: Low-loss, high-speed, high-T.sub.C superconducting bearings
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : CONTROL LEVER AND LINKAGE SYSTEMS : Power generating-type flywheel : Structural detail, e.g., material, configuration, superconductor, discs, laminated, etc. : Radially)

Patent 5540117: Locking system for articulated fittings of car seats, in particular for wobble fittings
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : CONTROL LEVER AND LINKAGE SYSTEMS : Pawls and ratchets : Pivoted pawls : Flexible single tooth : Offset)

Patent 5540118: Flexible bicycle derailleur cover for protection against contaminants such as mud
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : CONTROL LEVER AND LINKAGE SYSTEMS : Guards : Cooling)

Patent 5540119: Cam-actuated clutch differential drive assembly
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : GEARING : Nonplanetary gearing differential type (e.g., gearless differentials) : Grip features)

Patent 5540120: Index table with a two speed drive system
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : ROTARY MEMBER OR SHAFT INDEXING, E.G., TOOL OR WORK TURRET : Remote control)

Patent 5540121: Door opening tool
(TOOLS : FOR LOCK OR LATCH : Plug or patch inserters)

 

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