Patents 5540633 - 5540885

 

 

Patent 5540633: Control device for variable displacement engine
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : TRANSMISSION CONTROL : Engine controlled by transmission : Ignition intermitting initiated by positioning accelerator)

Patent 5540634: Hydraulic control system of four-speed automatic transmission for automotive vehicle
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : TRANSMISSION CONTROL : Transmission controlled by engine : By input manifold pressure or engine fuel control : Shift valve control : Plural shift valves : Electric control : Duty ratio control)

Patent 5540635: Hydraulic control system of a 4-speed automatic transmission for vehicle
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : TRANSMISSION CONTROL : Transmission controlled by engine : By input manifold pressure or engine fuel control : Shift valve control : Plural shift valves : Downshift control : Selector valve overrule)

Patent 5540636: Playground junction ball
(EXERCISE DEVICES : GYMNASTIC : Play area climbing or traversing arrangement (i.e., for use by children) : Spring board)

Patent 5540637: Stationary exercise apparatus having a preferred foot platform orientation
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Stair climbing : Having weight feature (e.g., dumbbell, etc.))

Patent 5540638: Multi-level aerobic step device
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Stair climbing : Having weight feature (e.g., dumbbell, etc.))

Patent 5540639: Device to prevent arcuate motion of a user assist platform for an upper body exercise apparatus
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing weight resistance : Including stationary support for weight : Body part of user utilized as weight :)

Patent 5540640: Deltoid muscle exercise device
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing weight resistance : Handheld bar with weight at each end (e.g., barbell, dumbbell, etc.) or component thereof : Bar held by single hand of user (e.g., dumbbell, etc.) : And flexible force transmitting linkage element)

Patent 5540641: Door frame mounted exerciser
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing frictional force resistance : Confined hydraulic or pneumatic chamber)

Patent 5540642: Aerobic exercise device
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing resilient force resistance : And user supplied counter force : Against user occupied platform : Edge engaging braking element)

Patent 5540643: Back stretching apparatus
(EXERCISE DEVICES : SUPPORT FOR ENTIRE BODY OF USER (E.G., BENCH, SLANT BOARD, ETC.) : Suspension device : Including plural, movable, interface elements for multiple exercises)

Patent 5540644: Packing bag for light sensitive materials and manufacturing method therfore
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : CONTAINER MAKING : Pliable container (e.g., bag, envelope, etc.) : Including heat sealing : Including supplying indeterminate length work : And cutting, breaking, tearing, or abrading : At separate station from heat sealing : With means to advance work or product : Rotary form)

Patent 5540645: Display boxes
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : CONTAINER MAKING : Rigid container (e.g., box, carton, cap, cup, etc.) : With cutting, breaking, tearing, or abrading : And form-scoring : To stop machine)

Patent 5540646: Method of making a shrinkable bag with protective patch
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : CONTAINER MAKING : Pliable container (e.g., bag, envelope, etc.) : Assembling of distinct members : By reciprocatory heat sealer)

Patent 5540647: Folding apparatus for automatic folding of flatwork
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : BENDING : Folding : With means to advance work or product : Folding by roller : Roller passive reaction member : With reciprocatory folding knife : Plural folding actions)

Patent 5540648: Medical instrument stabilizer with anchoring system and methods
(SURGERY : ENDOSCOPE : With guide means for body insertion : Means for coupling camera or imager)

Patent 5540649: Positioner for medical instruments
(SURGERY : ENDOSCOPE : With guide means for body insertion : Means for coupling camera or imager)

Patent 5540650: Borescope
(SURGERY : ENDOSCOPE : Having imaging and illumination means : Ocular (e.g., eyepiece) : With focusing : Body pierced by tubular cutter or rod-type punch)

Patent 5540651: Waterproof hydrotherapy bed
(SURGERY: KINESITHERAPY : KINESITHERAPY : Device with applicator having specific movement : Flexible membrane caused to move by fluid pressure : Belt supported)

Patent 5540652: Orthopedic cast composed of an alkoxysilane terminated resin
(SURGERY: SPLINT, BRACE, OR BANDAGE : ORTHOPEDIC BANDAGE :)

Patent 5540653: Preassembled bypass circuit
(SURGERY : BLOOD TRANSFERRED BETWEEN DIFFERENT BODIES ALONG CONTINUOUS FLOW PATH (E.G., TRANSFUSION, ETC.) : Body inserted tubular conduit structure)

Patent 5540654: Iontophoretic electrode
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-ray or electrical energy applied to body (e.g., iontophoresis, etc.) : Tubular inserting means releasably interlocked with ejector)

Patent 5540655: PBH ablation method and apparatus
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : With means for cutting, scarifying, or vibrating (e.g., ultrasonic, etc.) tissue : With tubular injection means inserted into body)

Patent 5540656: Ultrasonic angioplasty device having surface disruptions
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : With means for cutting, scarifying, or vibrating (e.g., ultrasonic, etc.) tissue : With tubular injection means inserted into body)

Patent 5540657: Delivery device for injectable 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 : Needleless hypodermic injector : Material expelled from injector by pressurized fluid : Solid ejected from body inserted conduit)

Patent 5540658: Transcervical uterine access and sealing device
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Having means inflated in body (e.g., inflatable nozzle, dilator, balloon catheter, occluder, etc.) : Having plural balloons on conduit : Balloon on different device : One-way valve)

Patent 5540659: Irradiation catheter and method of use
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Having means expanding body orifice or canal (e.g., dilator, retaining means, etc.) : Of inelastic inflated material)

Patent 5540660: Disposable hypodermic syringe with needle safe feature
(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 5540661: Needleless valve having a covalently bonded lubricious coating
(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 5540662: Medical devices
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Having means for preventing reuse of device : Expanding arm or finger)

Patent 5540663: Use of polyacetals for preparing compostable moldings, as coating and as adhesive
(STOCK MATERIAL OR MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES : WEB OR SHEET CONTAINING STRUCTURALLY DEFINED ELEMENT OR COMPONENT : Physical dimension specified)

Patent 5540664: Reloadable automatic or manual emergency injection 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 : Treating material forced into or out of body by self-acting fluid pressure, motor-driven, or mechanical energy storing means (e.g., pressure infusion or aspiration, etc.) : Material impelled by spring : Material conduit forced into body by spring : Rotatable means actuates axially movable member)

Patent 5540665: Gas driven dispensing device and gas generating engine therefor
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Treating material forced into or out of body by self-acting fluid pressure, motor-driven, or mechanical energy storing means (e.g., pressure infusion or aspiration, etc.) : Material impelled by pressurized charge of gas or vacuum : Pressurizing gas generated by chemical reaction : Piston impelled by gas or vacuum pressure)

Patent 5540666: Cannula shield and injection syringe system
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Means moved by person to inject or remove fluent material to or from body inserted conduit, holder, or reservoir : Injector or aspirator syringe supported only by person during use (e.g., hand held hypodermic syringe, douche tube with forced injection, etc.) : Having cover or protector for body entering conduit : Rotatable type valve (e.g., stopcock etc.))

Patent 5540667: Needle guard assembly for syringe
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Means moved by person to inject or remove fluent material to or from body inserted conduit, holder, or reservoir : Injector or aspirator syringe supported only by person during use (e.g., hand held hypodermic syringe, douche tube with forced injection, etc.) : Having cover or protector for body entering conduit : Rotatable type valve (e.g., stopcock etc.))

Patent 5540668: Anti-cross contamination valve and fluid delivery systems 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 : Means for controlling material flow to or from body, or metering a predetermined dose or amount : Rotatable type valve : Specific structure of means connecting body entering conduit to syringe)

Patent 5540669: Iontophoretic drug delivery system and method for using same
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material applied to or removed from external surface of body, or cutaneous layer of skin (e.g., eye treatment, removal of skin impurities, etc.) : Method of applying or removing material to or from body : Implantable reservoir having inlet or outlet)

Patent 5540670: Apparatus for collecting semen
(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 5540671: Absorbent article having a pocket cuff with an apex
(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 5540672: Absorbent article having dual asymmetric leg elastics
(SURGERY : MEANS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING BODY FLUIDS OR WASTE MATERIAL (E.G., RECEPTACLES, ETC.) : Absorbent pad for external or internal application and supports therefor (e.g., catamenial devices, diapers, etc.) : Having specific design, shape, or structural feature : Elastic type edge : Leg opening : Gathered portion : Body or body member encircling belt, strap, or harness)

Patent 5540673: Refastenable mechanical fastening system
(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 5540674: Solution container with dual use access port
(SURGERY : CONTAINER FOR BLOOD OR BODY TREATING MATERIAL, OR MEANS USED THEREWITH (E.G., NEEDLE FOR PIERCING CONTAINER CLOSURE, ETC.) : Container with piercable closure : Mounted on one container and used to pierce another container or closure)

Patent 5540675: Support for surgical instrument
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS :)

Patent 5540676: Method of laser surgery using multiple wavelengths
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Light application : With particular wavelength :)

Patent 5540677: Endoscopic systems for photoreactive suturing of biological materials
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Light application : Anastomosis : Cataracts or glaucoma)

Patent 5540678: Apparatus and method for efficiently transmitting optic energy from a reuseable optic element to a disposable optic element
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Light application : Systems : Cataracts or glaucoma)

Patent 5540679: Device and method for heating tissue in a patient's body
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Heat application : With coolant supply)

Patent 5540680: Endovascular electrolytically detachable wire and tip for the formation of thrombus in arteries, veins, aneurysms, vascular malformations and
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Electrical application : Tip or other heat concentration means)

Patent 5540681: Method and system for radiofrequency ablation of tissue
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Electrical application : Systems : Tip in electrical circuit)

Patent 5540682: Electrosurgery apparatus
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Electrical application : Systems : Combined cutting-coagulation : With thermal control means)

Patent 5540683: High frequency cauterizing apparatus
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Electrical application : Systems : Coagulation : With feed back control)

Patent 5540684: Method and apparatus for electrosurgically treating tissue
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Electrical application : Systems : Coagulation : With feed back control)

Patent 5540685: Bipolar electrical scissors with metal cutting edges and shearing surfaces
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Electrical application : Applicators : coagulation : Bipolar electrodes : With forceps or tweezers :)

Patent 5540686: Apparatus for lengthening bones
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : External fixation means : Ring frame : With pivot to pedestal)

Patent 5540687: Device for the distraction of bones
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Internal fixation means : Pin connector)

Patent 5540688: Intervertebral stabilization device incorporating dampers
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Internal fixation means : Spinal positioner or stabilizer : Cyclable or incrementable)

Patent 5540689: Apparatus for securing a rod adjacent to a bone
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Internal fixation means : Spinal positioner or stabilizer : Cyclable or incrementable)

Patent 5540690: Spinal fixation system
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Internal fixation means : Spinal positioner or stabilizer : Cyclable or incrementable)

Patent 5540691: Optical distal targeting method for an intramedullary nail
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Internal fixation means : Intramedullary fixator : Cross-fastened : With forceps or tweezers)

Patent 5540692: Replicator for resecting bone to match a pattern
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Orthopedic cutting instrument : Shape memory material)

Patent 5540693: Surgical instrument for cutting hard tissue and method of use
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Orthopedic cutting instrument : Shape memory material)

Patent 5540694: Instrument for cutting bone
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Orthopedic cutting instrument : Reamer or drill : Staple or similar driven fastener)

Patent 5540695: Osteotomy cutting guide
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Means for use in bone reperation : Osteotomy jig or fixture : Rasp or file)

Patent 5540696: Instrumentation for use in orthopaedic surgery
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Means for use in bone reperation : Osteotomy jig or fixture : Knee or knee joint : Having separable and distinct plate elements)

Patent 5540697: Prosthetic socket installation apparatus and method
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Means for use in bone reperation : Acetabular cup positioner : Femoral head)

Patent 5540698: System and method for securing a medical cable
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Means for use in bone reperation : Wiring aid : Restrained movable mass (e.g., slide hammer))

Patent 5540699: Phaco-shield for protecting the posterior capsule during phaco-emulsification
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Means for removing, inserting or aiding in the removal or insertion of eye lens material : Means for use in bone reperation)

Patent 5540700: Uterine manipulator
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Obstetric or gynecological instruments : With collecting means for removed material)

Patent 5540701: Passive fixation anastomosis method and device
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Surgical mesh, connector, clip, clamp or band : Connector for hollow body organs : Alignment device (e.g., approximators))

Patent 5540702: Stone crushing device
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Means for concretion removal : With fragmenting means : Fetus extractor)

Patent 5540703: Knotted cable attachment apparatus formed of braided polymeric fibers
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier : By severing)

Patent 5540704: Endoscopic suture system
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier : Mechanical suture or ligature applier : Clip fed from supply)

Patent 5540705: Suturing instrument with thread management
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier : Mechanical suture or ligature applier : Shuttle action by suture passing device : With mechanical means for applying tension (e.g., gearing, reels, etc.))

Patent 5540706: Surgical instrument
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Cutting, puncturing or piercing : Cutter carried on elongated probe-like member : Artery or vein)

Patent 5540707: Expandable intravascular occlusion material removal devices and methods of use
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Blood vessel, duct or teat cutter, scrapper or abrader : Occluding clip, clamp, or band)

Patent 5540708: Polymeric rotatable shaver blade with interlocking cutting tip
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Cutting, puncturing or piercing : Cutter carried on elongated probe-like member : Artery or vein)

Patent 5540709: Lancet device
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Cutting, puncturing or piercing : Lancet : Spring driven or biased into cutting position : Plural cutting blades : Pressurized cement placement)

Patent 5540710: Needle for hands
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Cutting, puncturing or piercing : Puncturing or piercing : Acupuncture means : Plural cutting blades)

Patent 5540711: Apparatus and method for developing an anatomic space for laparoscopic procedures with laparoscopic visualization
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Internal pressure applicator (e.g., dilator) : Inflatable or expandible by fluid : Acupuncture means)

Patent 5540712: Stent and method and apparatus for forming and delivering the same
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : ARTERIAL PROSTHESIS (I.E., BLOOD VESSEL) : Stent structure : Having shape memory : Temperature responsive :)

Patent 5540713: Apparatus for widening a stenosis in a body cavity
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : ARTERIAL PROSTHESIS (I.E., BLOOD VESSEL) : Stent structure : Having shape memory :)

Patent 5540714: Disposable tourniquet
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : External pressure applicator : With emboli trap or filter)

Patent 5540715: Device for sealing hemostatic incisions
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Sutureless closure : Combined with another device)

Patent 5540716: Surgical fastener
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Sutureless closure : Material placed on opposed sides of incision or wound : Staple fastener : Screw, rack and pinion or pawl and racket)

Patent 5540717: Polyamide monofilament suture manufactured from higher order polyamide
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Suture or ligature : Organic material containing : Pull out or frangible)

Patent 5540718: Apparatus and method for anchoring sutures
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Suture retaining means (e.g., buttons) : Organic material containing)

Patent 5540719: Night light and pacifier system
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Oral pacifier : Organic material containing)

Patent 5540720: Teething device with illustrations that simulate a 3-dimensoinal effect
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Oral pacifier : Teething device : Pull out or frangible)

Patent 5540721: Process and apparatus for defibrillation system with a small capacitor
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical therapeutic systems : Cardioverting/defibrillating :)

Patent 5540722: Switch apparatus and method for switching between multiple electrodes for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical therapeutic systems : Cardioverting/defibrillating :)

Patent 5540723: Method and apparatus for delivering an optimum shock duration in treating cardiac arrhythmias
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical therapeutic systems : Cardioverting/defibrillating : Controlling or indicating stimulation level :)

Patent 5540724: Cardiac cardioverter/defibrillator with in vivo impedance estimation
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical therapeutic systems : Cardioverting/defibrillating : Computing energy required or contact impedance :)

Patent 5540725: Upper rate response for implantable pacemaker based on atrial lock interval pacing
(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 5540726: Supraventricular tachycardia detection apparatus and methods
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical therapeutic systems : Heart rate regulating (e.g., pacing) : Treating or preventing abnormally high heart rate :)

Patent 5540727: Method and apparatus to automatically optimize the pacing mode and pacing cycle parameters of a dual chamber pacemaker
(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 : Plural sensed conditions :)

Patent 5540728: Pacemaker with vasovagal snycope detection
(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 : Blood pressure : Respiratory movement)

Patent 5540729: Movement powered medical pulse generator having a full-wave rectifier with dynamic bias
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical therapeutic systems : Heart rate regulating (e.g., pacing) : Biological substance or activity powered energy source : Assurance of security, accuracy, or completion of programming procedure)

Patent 5540730: Treatment of motility disorders by nerve stimulation
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical therapeutic systems : Stimulating bladder or gastrointestinal tract : Feature of generator-applicator connection)

Patent 5540731: Method and apparatus for pressure detecting and treating obstructive airway disorders
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical therapeutic systems : Stimulating respiration function : Incontinence control)

Patent 5540732: Method and apparatus for impedance detecting and treating obstructive airway disorders
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical therapeutic systems : Stimulating respiration function : Incontinence control)

Patent 5540733: Method and apparatus for detecting and treating obstructive sleep apnea
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical therapeutic systems : Stimulating respiration function : Incontinence control)

Patent 5540734: Cranial nerve stimulation treatments using neurocybernetic prosthesis
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical therapeutic systems : Electrical treatment of pain : Incontinence control)

Patent 5540735: Apparatus for electro-stimulation of flexing body portions
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical therapeutic systems : Electrical treatment of pain : Incontinence control)

Patent 5540736: Transcranial electrostimulation apparatus having two electrode pairs and independent current generators
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical therapeutic systems : Electrical treatment of pain : Incontinence control)

Patent 5540737: Minimally invasive monopole phased array hyperthermia applicators and method for treating breast carcinomas
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Thermal applicators : Electromagnetic radiation (e.g., infrared) : Microwave or RF (high frequency) : By partially or wholly implanted device)

Patent 5540738: Oxidative hair coloring composition and process for dyeing human keratinous fibers
(BLEACHING AND DYEING; FLUID TREATMENT AND CHEMICAL MODIFICATION OF TEXTILES AND FIBERS : DYEING INVOLVING ANIMAL-DERIVED NATURAL FIBER MATERIAL (OTHER THAN SOLELY WOOL OR SILK), E.G., LEATHER, FUR, HAIR, FEATHERS, ETC., COMPOSITION, PROCESS, OR PRODUCT : Hair dyeing : Oxidation dye :)

Patent 5540739: Process for dyeing naturally occurring or synthetic polyamide fibres
(BLEACHING AND DYEING; FLUID TREATMENT AND CHEMICAL MODIFICATION OF TEXTILES AND FIBERS : ORGANIC ADDITIVE FOR DYE COMPOSITION, DYE COMPOSITION CONTAINING ORGANIC ADDITIVE, PROCESS OR PRODUCT; OTHER THAN EMULSIFIER, PH ADJUSTER OR STARCH OR GUM PRINT PASTE THICKENER : Polymeric additive : Silica or calcareous substrate, e.g., glass, etc.)

Patent 5540740: Low temperature microemulsion dyeing process for polyester fibers
(BLEACHING AND DYEING; FLUID TREATMENT AND CHEMICAL MODIFICATION OF TEXTILES AND FIBERS : ORGANIC ADDITIVE FOR DYE COMPOSITION, DYE COMPOSITION CONTAINING ORGANIC ADDITIVE, PROCESS OR PRODUCT; OTHER THAN EMULSIFIER, PH ADJUSTER OR STARCH OR GUM PRINT PASTE THICKENER : Sulfur-containing : Sulfonic acids or sulfonic acid esters : Cellulose ester or cellulose ether)

Patent 5540741: Lithium secondary battery extraction method
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Electric battery cell making : Including coating or impregnating : Applying terminal)

Patent 5540742: Method of fabricating thin film cells and printed circuit boards containing thin film cells using a screen printing process
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Electric battery cell making : Including coating or impregnating : Applying terminal)

Patent 5540743: Polyalky and poly(oxyalkylene) benzyl amine esters and fuel compositions containing the same
(FUEL AND RELATED COMPOSITIONS : LIQUID FUELS (EXCLUDING FUELS THAT ARE EXCLUSIVELY MIXTURES OF LIQUID HYDROCARBONS) : Containing organic -C(=O)O- compound (e.g., fatty acids, etc.) : The single bonded oxygen is bonded directly to an additional carbon, which carbon may be single bonded to any element but may be multiple bonded only to carbon (i.e., carboxylic acid esters) : Nitrogen attached indirectly to the -C(=O)O- group by nonionic bonding : Mono- di-, or polyester of polycarboxylic acids)

Patent 5540744: Roof-mounted kitchen ventilator grease collector
(GAS SEPARATION : PLURAL SERIAL BASICALLY DIVERSE SEPARATING MEDIA : Plural stages in unitary casing : Deflector and fibrous, filamentary, particulate solids, or cohesive sheet filter type : Multiple of one type in series of parallel in flow path : Filters :)

Patent 5540745: Glasses for laser protection
(GLASS MANUFACTURING : PROCESSES : Operating under inert or reducing conditions : By etching or leaching)

Patent 5540746: Glass forming apparatus
(GLASS MANUFACTURING : GLASSWORKING OR PREFORM BY OR WITH REHEATING MEANS (E.G., FLAME SEVERING) : Mechanical means to reshape preform : With means heating and/or cooling apparatus)

Patent 5540747: Multiple orifice glass feed utilizing plungers
(GLASS MANUFACTURING : MOLTEN GLASS DISPENSING MEANS (E.G., FEEDER OR LADLE) : Discharge orifice below melt level : Plural plunger-type discharge assistants or discharge orifices : At orifice)

Patent 5540748: Plant nutrient metal-bearing compositions
(CHEMISTRY: FERTILIZERS : PROCESSES AND PRODUCTS : Organic material-containing : Fermentation)

Patent 5540749: Production of spherical bismuth shot
(SPECIALIZED METALLURGICAL PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS FOR USE THEREIN, CONSOLIDATED METAL POWDER COMPOSITIONS, AND LOOSE METAL PARTICULATE MIXTURES : PROCESSES : Producing solid particulate free metal directly from liquid metal (e.g., liquid comminuting, etc.) : By extrusion spraying or gravity fall through orifice : Gas used is air)

Patent 5540750: Friction material for lubircated tribological systems
(SPECIALIZED METALLURGICAL PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS FOR USE THEREIN, CONSOLIDATED METAL POWDER COMPOSITIONS, AND LOOSE METAL PARTICULATE MIXTURES : COMPOSITIONS : Consolidated metal powder compositions : With nonmetal constituent - Silicon(Si) considered a metal (e.g., cermet, etc.) : Oxide containing : Oxide of Aluminum(Al), Beryllium(Be), Magnesium(Mg), Alkaline earth metal, Scandium(Sc), Yttrium(Y), Lanthanide metal, Actinide metal, Titanium (Ti), Zirconium(Zr), or Hafnium(Hf) : And clay (e.g., bentonite, montmorillonite, etc.), cement, or Alkali metal silicate)

Patent 5540751: Method for recovering zinc from zinc containing dust
(SPECIALIZED METALLURGICAL PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS FOR USE THEREIN, CONSOLIDATED METAL POWDER COMPOSITIONS, AND LOOSE METAL PARTICULATE MIXTURES : PROCESSES : Process control responsive to sensed condition : Removing material from process to sense condition : Producing or treating Iron(Fe) or Iron alloy)

Patent 5540752: Method for recovery of non-ferrous metals from scrap and dross
(SPECIALIZED METALLURGICAL PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS FOR USE THEREIN, CONSOLIDATED METAL POWDER COMPOSITIONS, AND LOOSE METAL PARTICULATE MIXTURES : PROCESSES : Process control responsive to sensed condition : Temperature sensed : Of feed gas)

Patent 5540753: Method for refining chromium-containing molten steel by decarburization
(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.) : Iron(Fe) : Melting Iron(Fe) or treating molten Iron : Injecting gas or nonmetalliferous liquid which gasifies into, onto, or through premelted Iron(Fe) or slag layer thereon : Gas contains gaseous Oxygen : Injecting from above and below melt surface : And adding gaseous Oxygen or inert gas to exhaust gas)

Patent 5540754: Method for condensation of metal vapors to the liquid state
(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.) : Aluminum(Al))

Patent 5540755: Catalytic sulfur trioxide flue gas conditioning
(GAS SEPARATION: PROCESSES : WITH CONTROL RESPONSIVE TO SENSED CONDITION : Electric or electrostatic field (e.g., electrostatic precipitation, etc.) : Concentration sensed :)

Patent 5540756: Electrostatic filter and method of filtering dust
(GAS SEPARATION: PROCESSES : ELECTRIC OR ELECTROSTATIC FIELD (E.G., ELECTROSTATIC PRECIPITATION, ETC.) : And nonelectrical separation of fluid mixture : Distinct separation step precedes electric or electrostatic treatment : Liquid addition precedes electrical precipitation)

Patent 5540757: Method for preconditioning adsorbent
(GAS SEPARATION: PROCESSES : SOLID SORPTION : And liquid contact (e.g., scrubbing, sorption, etc.) : Sweep gas used on solid sorbent : Liquid addition precedes electrical precipitation)

Patent 5540758: VSA adsorption process with feed/vacuum advance and provide purge
(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 5540759: Transition metal salt impregnated carbon
(GAS SEPARATION: PROCESSES : SOLID SORPTION : Inorganic gas or liquid particle sorbed (e.g., vapor, mist, etc.) : Oxygen or ozone sorbed : Sulfur dioxide or sulfur trioxide sorbed)

Patent 5540760: Scrubber and process for flue-gas desulfurizing
(GAS SEPARATION: PROCESSES : LIQUID CONTACTING (E.G., SORPTION, SCRUBBING, ETC.) : And recycle or reuse of contact liquid for further contact : After separation of solid from contact liquid : By heating (e.g., fractional distillation, etc.))

Patent 5540761: Filter for particulate materials in gaseous fluids
(GAS SEPARATION: APPARATUS : ELECTRIC FIELD SEPARATION APPARATUS (E.G., ELECTRICAL PRECIPITATOR, ELECTROSTATIC TYPE, ETC.) : Including gas flow distribution means : Collecting electrode modifies gas flow : Total flow of gaseous fluid mixture through interstitial or porous collector : Zigzag running length :)

Patent 5540762: Flame retardants for linseed oil formulations and applications
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Contains fireproofing or biocidal agent : Fat, fatty oil, fatty oil acid or salt thereof containing : With fat, fatty oil, fatty oil acid or salt thereof)

Patent 5540763: Process and composition for marking and identifying pourable materials
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Marking : Carbohydrate, protein, or derivative containing : Electrically conductive or magnetic compositions (e.g., electrically sensitive, electrochemical, electrolytic, etc.))

Patent 5540764: Ink, and ink-jet recording method and instrument using the same
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Marking : Inks : Organic dye containing : Specified vehicle, solvent, or dispersing medium containing : Organic oxygen compound containing : Seed or derivative thereof containing (e.g., nuts, beans, zein, grain, rice, corn, wheat, oats, gluten, soybean, etc.))

Patent 5540765: Thermal ink jet composition
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Marking : Inks : Organic dye containing : Organic nitrogen compound containing : Shellac or derivative containing)

Patent 5540766: Thermoplastic composition for root canal filling
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Dental : Organic nitrogen compound or organic sulfur compound containing)

Patent 5540767: Tire balancing composition and method of balancing a tire using the same
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Miscellaneous : Nitrogen containing)

Patent 5540768: Aluminum pigments
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Pigment, filler, or aggregate compositions, e.g., stone, shale, pebbles, rock, etc. : Composition contains identified material other than water : Elemental metal or alloy containing : Aluminum containing : Pigment treatment)

Patent 5540769: Platelet-like colored pigments and process for producing the same
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Pigment, filler, or aggregate compositions, e.g., stone, shale, pebbles, rock, etc. : Composition contains identified material other than water : Mica, shell, scale, platelet, or lamellate : With organic compound)

Patent 5540770: Luster pigments with nitrogen-containing metal layers
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Pigment, filler, or aggregate compositions, e.g., stone, shale, pebbles, rock, etc. : Composition contains identified material other than water : Mica, shell, scale, platelet, or lamellate : With organic compound)

Patent 5540771: Concrete product using aggregates obtained by pulverizing melt slags and the method of fabricating the same
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Inorganic settable ingredient containing : Organic garbage, refuse sewage, or waste material containing or treating (other than sulfite waste liquor) : Organic material containing)

Patent 5540772: Misted deposition apparatus for fabricating an integrated circuit
(COATING APPARATUS : WITH VACUUM OR FLUID PRESSURE CHAMBER : Chamber seal)

Patent 5540773: Apparatus for calendering and coating/filling sutures
(COATING APPARATUS : WITH HEAT EXCHANGE, DRYING, OR NON-COATING GAS OR VAPOR TREATMENT OF WORK : Plural treatments : Running length work : With additional diverse drying means)

Patent 5540774: Drip proof dispensing method and nozzle assembly for dispensing viscous materials
(COATING APPARATUS : PROJECTION OR SPRAY TYPE : Plural projectors : Simultaneously acting on work : With common projector)

Patent 5540775: Tip holder/flow guide element for cross-head dies
(COATING APPARATUS : IMMERSION OR WORK-CONFINED POOL TYPE : Work extending through pool-confining wall area : Running length work : Opposed)

Patent 5540776: Apparatus for applying a powdered coating to a workpiece
(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 : With assisting projection or spray of coating material through free space : Fluid current projector, e.g., spray type : With means to transport work : Through vapor-confining chamber :)

Patent 5540777: Aluminum oxide LPCVD system
(COATING APPARATUS : CONTROL MEANS RESPONSIVE TO A RANDOMLY OCCURRING SENSED CONDITION : Temperature responsive : Of coating material or applicator :)

Patent 5540778: Method and apparatus for tipping, cutting, and sorting sutures
(COATING APPARATUS : CONTROL MEANS RESPONSIVE TO A RANDOMLY OCCURRING SENSED CONDITION : Responsive to attribute, absence or presence of work : Running length work :)

Patent 5540779: Apparatus for manufacture of multi-layer ceramic interconnect structures
(COATING APPARATUS : CONTROL MEANS RESPONSIVE TO A RANDOMLY OCCURRING SENSED CONDITION : Responsive to condition of coating material : Pressure responsive : Photoelectric sensor)

Patent 5540780: Molecular beam epitaxy effusion cell
(COATING APPARATUS : GAS OR VAPOR DEPOSITION : Web or sheet work)

Patent 5540781: Plasma CVD process using a very-high-frequency and plasma CVD apparatus
(COATING APPARATUS : GAS OR VAPOR DEPOSITION : With treating means (e.g., jarring) : By creating electric field (e.g., gas activation, plasma, etc.) : Having glow discharge electrodes (e.g., DC, AC, RF, etc.) : With nozzle-shaped anode (i.e., DC spray gun))

Patent 5540782: Heat treating apparatus having heat transmission-preventing plates
(COATING APPARATUS : GAS OR VAPOR DEPOSITION : With treating means (e.g., jarring) : By means to heat or cool : Radio frequency antenna or radio frequency inductive coil discharge means)

Patent 5540783: Apparatus for externally controlled closed-loop feedback digital epitaxy
(COATING APPARATUS : GAS OR VAPOR DEPOSITION : With treating means (e.g., jarring) : By means to heat or cool : Substrate heater : Producing energized gas remotely located from substrate)

Patent 5540784: Pressurized closed flow cleaning system
(CLEANING AND LIQUID CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : : Including regeneration, purification, recovery or separation of agent used : Longitudinally traveling work, of bar, strip, strand, sheet or web form)

Patent 5540785: Fabrication of defect free silicon on an insulating substrate
(METAL TREATMENT : BARRIER LAYER STOCK MATERIAL, P-N TYPE : With recess, void, dislocation, grain boundaries or channel openings : Carbonaceous)

Patent 5540786: Light emitting material
(METAL TREATMENT : BARRIER LAYER STOCK MATERIAL, P-N TYPE : With contiguous layers of different semiconductive material : Carbonaceous)

Patent 5540787: Method of forming triniobium tin superconductor
(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 : Superconductive metal or alloy (i.e., superconductive Tc at or below 30`K) : Producing or treating an A3B (e.g., Nb3Sn, V3Ga, Nb3Al, etc.) superconducting alloy :)

Patent 5540788: Method of preparing iron-phosphate conversion surfaces
(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 lubricant or oil or overcoat thereof : With post-nitriding heat or quenching)

Patent 5540789: Oxidation resistant single crystal superalloy castings
(METAL TREATMENT : STOCK : Directionally solidified : Ferrous (i.e., iron base))

Patent 5540790: Single crystal nickel-based superalloy
(METAL TREATMENT : STOCK : Age or precipitation hardened or strengthened : Nickel base : Chromium containing : Nickel containing)

Patent 5540791: Preformable aluminum-alloy rolled sheet adapted for superplastic forming and method for producing the 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 : With casting or solidifying from melt : Aluminum(Al) or aluminum base alloy : With tempering, ageing, solution treating (i.e., for hardening), precipitation hardening or strengthening, or quenching)

Patent 5540792: Components based on intermetallic phases of the system titanium-aluminum and process for producing such components
(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 : Refractory metal (i.e., titanium(Ti), zirconium(Zr), hafnium(Hf), vanadium(V), niobium(Nb), columbium(Cb), tantalum(Ta), chromium(Cr), molybdenum(Mo), tungsten(W)), or alloy base thereof : Titanium(Ti) or titanium base alloy : Multiple cooling steps)

Patent 5540793: Porous prilled ammonium nitrate
(EXPLOSIVE AND THERMIC COMPOSITIONS OR CHARGES : STRUCTURE OR ARRANGEMENT OF COMPONENT OR PRODUCT :)

Patent 5540794: Energetic binder and thermoplastic elastomer-based low vulnerability ammunition gun propellants with improved mechanical properties
(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 oxirane groups or interunit ether linkages : Polysaccharide or derivative thereof : Nitrocellulose :)

Patent 5540795: Label applicator
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : With measuring, testing, or inspecting : To similarly formed batt)

Patent 5540796: Process for assembling elasticized ear portions
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : Bonding in stressed condition of at least one prestressed element : Bonding of sheets or webs only : Running length web : Wrapping of belt prior to shaping)

Patent 5540797: Pultrusion apparatus and process
(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 5540798: Balloon catheter
(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 : Running or continuous length work : Longitudinal bending : Sequential winding of separate webs)

Patent 5540799: Method of fabricating optical waveguide from a laminate
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : With lamina formation by molding or casting : In configured mold : Pressure assisted bonding)

Patent 5540800: Inductively coupled high density plasma reactor for plasma assisted materials processing
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : DIFFERENTIAL FLUID ETCHING APPARATUS : With radio frequency (rf) antenna or inductive coil gas energizing means : Parallel plate electrodes)

Patent 5540801: Apparatus for forming core layers for plywood
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : SURFACE BONDING MEANS AND/OR ASSEMBLY MEANS THEREFOR : Automatic and/or material-triggered control : Of application of fluent material to work : By presence or absence of work to which applied : Natural rubber containing)

Patent 5540802: Apparatus for heat sealing two superposed layers of plastic film
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : SURFACE BONDING MEANS AND/OR ASSEMBLY MEANS THEREFOR : Automatic and/or material-triggered control : Of temperature and/or motion of heat exchange means : By presence or absence of work to which applied)

Patent 5540803: Tire building system
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : SURFACE BONDING MEANS AND/OR ASSEMBLY MEANS THEREFOR : Tire body building type : Multiple discrete building forms and/or means advancing a building form through multiple work stations : Printing member also bonds)

Patent 5540804: Dual format adhesive apparatus, process and article
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : SURFACE BONDING MEANS AND/OR ASSEMBLY MEANS THEREFOR : With casting, plastic molding, or extruding means : By driven web feeding means)

Patent 5540805: Apparatus for producing adhesive labels
(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 : Indefinite or running length work : Webs of different width, longitudinally aligned : Plural indefinite length or running length workpieces)

Patent 5540806: Tabletop pressure sealer
(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 : Indefinite or running length work : Progressive continuous bonding press (e.g., roll couples) : Plural indefinite length or running length workpieces)

Patent 5540807: Bonding apparatus
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : SURFACE BONDING MEANS AND/OR ASSEMBLY MEANS THEREFOR : Presses or press platen structures, per se : With sonic or ultrasonic means : Implement carried web supply)

Patent 5540808: Energy director for ultrasonic welding and joint produced thereby
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : SURFACE BONDING MEANS AND/OR ASSEMBLY MEANS THEREFOR : Presses or press platen structures, per se : With sonic or ultrasonic means : Specified structure of sonic or ultrasonic work contacting surface : Means separating articles from bulk source)

Patent 5540809: Apparatus for removing protective films
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : DELAMINATING APPARATUS : Presses or press platen structures, per se)

Patent 5540810: IC mechanical planarization process incorporating two slurry compositions for faster material removal times
(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 5540811: Method of manufacturing semiconductor device
(SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE MANUFACTURING: PROCESS : COATING WITH ELECTRICALLY OR THERMALLY CONDUCTIVE MATERIAL : To form ohmic contact to semiconductive material : Contacting multiple semiconductive regions (i.e., interconnects) : Multiple metal levels, separated by insulating layer (i.e., multiple level metallization) : Having planarization step : Utilizing etch-stop layer : Silicide formation)

Patent 5540812: Dry etching method
(SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE MANUFACTURING: PROCESS : CHEMICAL ETCHING : Vapor phase etching (i.e., dry etching) : Utilizing electromagnetic or wave energy : By creating electric field (e.g., plasma, glow discharge, etc.) : Photo-induced plasma etching)

Patent 5540813: Method for reducing volatiles in polymerized styrene
(CONCENTRATING EVAPORATORS : PROCESSES : Automatic)

Patent 5540814: Method for removing stickies from wastepaper using modified cationic kaolin
(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 5540815: Method of recycling an image carrying medium and an image separating member therefor
(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 5540816: Method of integrating bleaching and recovery in the production of pulp
(PAPER MAKING AND FIBER LIBERATION : PROCESSES OF CHEMICAL LIBERATION, RECOVERY OR PURIFICATION OF NATURAL CELLULOSE OR FIBROUS MATERIAL : With regeneration, reclamation, reuse, recycling or destruction of digestion fluid : With additional chemical treatment before start of defibration)

Patent 5540817: Method and apparatus for detaching a traveling web from two wire belts
(PAPER MAKING AND FIBER LIBERATION : PROCESSES AND PRODUCTS : Running or indefinite length work forming and/or treating processes (e.g., web) : Forming single web between opposed forming surfaces : Application to formed web)

Patent 5540818: Process for the production of high purity methanesulphonyl fluoride at an improved yield
(DISTILLATION: PROCESSES, SEPARATORY : INCLUDING ADDITION OF WATER OR STEAM : And returning product of distillation step to distillation zone)

Patent 5540819: Water treatment method
(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 : Using membrane : With filtering : Using anode containing free carbon (e.g., graphite, carbon fibers, etc.))

Patent 5540820: Thin film forming method
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : : Coating, forming or etching by sputtering : Glow discharge sputter deposition (e.g., cathode sputtering, etc.) : Specified deposition material or use : With sputter etching : Transparent conductor)

Patent 5540821: Method and apparatus for adjustment of spacing between wafer and PVD target during semiconductor processing
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : : Coating, forming or etching by sputtering : Glow discharge sputter deposition (e.g., cathode sputtering, etc.) : Measuring or testing (e.g., of operating parameters, property of article, etc.) : Using modifying agent)

Patent 5540822: Machine for cleaning the anodes of electrolytic tanks
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : APPARATUS : Electrolytic : Sputter etching)

Patent 5540823: Magnetron cathode
(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 5540824: Plasma reactor with multi-section RF coil and isolated conducting lid
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : APPARATUS : Coating, forming or etching by sputtering : Etching : Auxiliary electrode, bias means or specified power supply : Oscillatory movement)

Patent 5540825: Noise suppressing capillary separation system
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : : Electrophoresis or electro-osmosis processes and electrolyte compositions therefor when not provided for elsewhere : Capillary electrophoresis : With detailed detection : Nitrogen oxides)

Patent 5540826: Multi-channel separation device
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : APPARATUS : Electrophoretic or electro-osmotic apparatus : Gel electrophoresis type : Isoelectric focusing (i.e., uses pH variation) : Plural rapid changes in direction of electric field (at least 1,000 times total and at more than 1/sec) (e.g., pulsed field, etc.))

Patent 5540827: Directional flow ion-junction bridge
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : APPARATUS : Electrolytic : Analysis and testing : Ion-sensitive electrode : Three or more electrodes)

Patent 5540828: Method for making electrochemical sensors and biosensors having a polymer modified surface
(ELECTROLYSIS: PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS USED THEREIN, AND METHODS OF PREPARING THE COMPOSITIONS : ELECTROLYTIC COATING (PROCESS, COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF PREPARING COMPOSITION) : Forming nonelectrolytic coating after forming nonmetal electrolytic coating : Nonelectrolytic coating is predominantly nonmetal)

Patent 5540829: Composite plating method for hollow member
(ELECTROLYSIS: PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS USED THEREIN, AND METHODS OF PREPARING THE COMPOSITIONS : ELECTROLYTIC COATING (PROCESS, COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF PREPARING COMPOSITION) : Coating contains embedded solid material (e.g., particles, etc.) : Nonreversing pulsed current or voltage)

Patent 5540830: Method for producing disilanes
(ELECTROLYSIS: PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS USED THEREIN, AND METHODS OF PREPARING THE COMPOSITIONS : ELECTROLYTIC SYNTHESIS (PROCESS, COMPOSITION, AND METHOD OF PREPARING COMPOSITION) : Preparing organic compound : By polymerization : Alkali metal (Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs, or Fr))

Patent 5540831: Electrolytic hydrogen storage and generation
(ELECTROLYSIS: PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS USED THEREIN, AND METHODS OF PREPARING THE COMPOSITIONS : ELECTROLYTIC SYNTHESIS (PROCESS, COMPOSITION, AND METHOD OF PREPARING COMPOSITION) : Preparing nonmetal element : Oxygen and hydrogen produced : Utilizing specified electrode : Coated electrode)

Patent 5540832: Process for producing solvated mesophase pitch and carbon artifacts therefrom
(MINERAL OILS: PROCESSES AND PRODUCTS : ASPHALTS, TARS, PITCHES AND RESINS; MAKING, TREATING AND RECOVERY : Separation of paraffin from oil (e.g., dewaxing))

Patent 5540833: Sulfur tolerant bimetallic zeolitic reforming catalysts
(MINERAL OILS: PROCESSES AND PRODUCTS : CHEMICAL CONVERSION OF HYDROCARBONS : Reforming (includes dehydrogenation, isomerization, cyclization, aromatization, alkylation, dealkylation reactions) : Catalytic : With Group III metal or metal oxide containing catalyst : With Group VIII metal or metal oxide : With Group VIII metal or oxide)

Patent 5540834: Synthesis of porous inorganic particles by polymerization-induced colloid aggregation (PICA)
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : WITH MEANS TO ADD TREATING MATERIAL : Chromatography : With sediment recycle means directly to main stream)

Patent 5540835: Growth regulation of zebra mussels through magnetic water treatment
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : STRUCTURAL INSTALLATION : Closed circulating systems : Concentric guard ring or rib)

Patent 5540836: Wastewater treatment system and method
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : WITH MEANS TO ADD TREATING MATERIAL : Directly applied to separator : Submerged fluid inlet : With outlet at surface, e.g., froth flotation, etc. : And gas injecting means other than by mechanical agitation : Including addition of diverse fluid)

Patent 5540837: Permanent hydrophilic modification of fluoropolymers
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : FILTER : Supported, shaped or superimposed formed mediums : Abutted or superimposed members : For series flow : Integral or coated layers : Encased)

Patent 5540838: Stimulation of microbial para-dechlorination of polychlorinated biphenyls
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : PROCESSES : Treatment by living organism : Including adding ancillary growth medium for microorganism : And reusing oxidant)

Patent 5540839: Process for degrading organic matter
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : PROCESSES : Treatment by living organism : And regulating temperature during biological step : For or with specific microorganism)

Patent 5540840: Use of fluidized bed reactors for treatment of wastes containing organic nitrogen compounds
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : PROCESSES : Treatment by living organism : Utilizing contact surfaces supporting microorganism (e.g., trickling filter, etc.) : Particulate media : In bed form :)

Patent 5540841: Cardioplegia filter and method for processing cardioplegia fluid
(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 in liquid/liquid solvent or colloidal extraction : Biological fluid (e.g., blood, urine, etc.) : Of sludge or separated solid)

Patent 5540842: Method of producing an artificial kidney perfusion component for bicarbonate dialysis and the artificial kidney perfusion component
(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 in liquid/liquid solvent or colloidal extraction : Biological fluid (e.g., blood, urine, etc.) : Hemodialysis : Maintaining critical concentration(s) : Utilizing mechanical aeration means)

Patent 5540843: Method for preferential retention of cesium cations and their separation from other inorganic cations
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : PROCESSES : Ion exchange or selective sorption : Including diverse separating or treating of liquid : By making an insoluble substance or accreting suspended constituents : Hyperfiltration (e.g., reverse osmosis, etc.))

Patent 5540844: Dewatering system
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : PROCESSES : Making an insoluble substance or accreting suspended constituents : Effecting flotation : Acrylic polymer)

Patent 5540845: Method of and apparatus for monitoring aqueous streams
(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 5540846: Process for filtering solid-liquid mixtures within an enclosed pressure space
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : PROCESSES : Including controlling process in response to a sensed condition : Pressure sensing : Synthetic polymer)

Patent 5540847: Sludge digestion
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : PROCESSES : Chemical treatment : Including degassing : Synthetic polymer)

Patent 5540848: Filter retainer for water purification unit
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : PROCESSES : Utilizing electrical or wave energy (directly applied to liquid or material being treated) : Electrical property sensing)

Patent 5540849: Stacked plate eddy current-filter and method of use
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : PROCESSES : Separating : Including temperature change)

Patent 5540850: Detergent composition with fabric softening properties
(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.) : With nitrogen, oxygen, or sulfur containing textile softening or antistatic component : Quaternary nitrogen or phosphorus, or heterocyclic nitrogen containing fabric softener or antistatic component : Quaternary nitrogen or phosphorus, or heterocyclic nitrogen containing fabric softener or antistatic component)

Patent 5540851: Dispersant-viscosity improvers for lubricating oil compositions
(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 compound containing boron : Nitrogen containing (i.e., nitrogen and boron in the same compound) : Carbonyl containing : The nitrogen heterocyclic ring has chalcogen bonded directly to ring carbon adjacent to ring nitrogen (e.g., succinimide compounds, etc.))

Patent 5540852: Personal cleansing bar with tailored fatty acid soap
(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 human skin : Solid, shaped article (e.g., bar, leaf, tablet, etc.) : Soap component : For comminuting soap dispenser)

Patent 5540853: Personal treatment compositions and/or cosmetic compositions containing enduring perfume
(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.) :)

Patent 5540854: Polyalkylene structured detergent bars comprising organic amide
(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 human skin : Solid, shaped article (e.g., bar, leaf, tablet, etc.) : Soap component : For comminuting soap dispenser)

Patent 5540855: Particulate detergent 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.) : 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.) : Organic sulfoxy containing component)

Patent 5540856: Foam control agents in granular form
(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.) : Phosphate ester, wax, or organic silicon containing component (e.g., defoamer, etc.) : Colorant, soap, or organic silicon containing component)

Patent 5540857: Purification of liquid crystals and liquid crystal composition
(COMPOSITIONS : LIQUID CRYSTAL COMPOSITIONS : Metal compound containing)

Patent 5540858: Display method and apparatus using chiral smectic liquid crystal
(COMPOSITIONS : LIQUID CRYSTAL COMPOSITIONS : Metal compound containing)

Patent 5540859: Phosphor, radiation image recording and reproducing method and radiation image storage panel employing the same
(COMPOSITIONS : INORGANIC LUMINESCENT COMPOSITIONS : Compositions containing halogen; e.g., halides and oxyhalides : Group IV element containing)

Patent 5540860: Process for preparing copper pyrithione
(COLLOID SYSTEMS AND WETTING AGENTS; SUBCOMBINATIONS THEREOF; PROCESSES OF : CONTINUOUS LIQUID OR SUPERCRITICAL PHASE: COLLOID SYSTEMS; COMPOSITIONS AN AGENT FOR MAKING OR STABILIZING COLLOID SYSTEMS; PROCESSES OF MAKING OR STABILIZING COLLOID SYSTEMS; PROCESSES OF PREPARING THE COMPOSITIONS (E.G., MICELLE; THICKENING AGENT; PROTECTIVE COLLOID AGENT; COMPOSITION CONTAINING AN EMULSIFYING AGENT WITH NO DISPERSANT DISCLOSED; ORGANIC LIQUID EMULSIFIED IN ANHYDROUS HF) : Aqueous continuous liquid phase and discontinuous phase primarily organic liquid (e.g., organosilicon* oil- or mineral-oil*-in-water, o/w emulsion) : The agent contains organic compound containing sulfoxy* (e.g., sodium lauryl sulfate) : The compound contains substituted or unsubstituted benzene ring (e.g., di-butyl-naphthalene sulfonic acid) : The compound contains -C(=O)NHH where substitution may be made for the hydrogen)

Patent 5540861: Polymerization inhibitor for vinyl aromatics
(COMPOSITIONS : PRESERVATIVE AGENTS : Anti-oxidants or chemical change inhibitants : Organic compound containing : Phenol or quinone radical containing : Oxygen organic compound containing)

Patent 5540862: Colored electrically conductive polyaniline compounds
(COMPOSITIONS : ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE OR EMISSIVE COMPOSITIONS : Metal or metal compound containing)

Patent 5540863: Mixtures of polyamino acids and citrate
(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.) : Oxygen containing surfactant devoid of covalently bonded anionic substituents (e.g., polyethoxylated alcohol, amine oxide, etc.) : With non-soap surfactant component)

Patent 5540864: Liquid hard surfce detergent compositions containing zwitterionic detergent surfactant and monoethanolamine and/or beta-aminoalkanol
(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 : Nitrogen-containing component)

Patent 5540865: Hard surface liquid detergent compositions containing hydrocarbylamidoalkylenebetaine
(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 5540866: Dishwashing power including alkyl benzene sulphonates and magnesium or calcium
(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 equipment used in processing, handling, storing, or serving edible product (e.g., dairy or brewery equipment, household utensils, etc.) : For use in automatic dishwasher : With carboxyic acid ester component (e.g., polymerized vegetable oil, etc.))

Patent 5540867: Hanger-supported liquid-gas contact body and assembly method
(GAS AND LIQUID CONTACT APPARATUS : CONTACT DEVICES : Wet baffle : Liquid-flow control : Film : Corrugated plates : With gas outlet)

Patent 5540868: Process for pellet formation from amorphous polyester
(PLASTIC AND NONMETALLIC ARTICLE SHAPING OR TREATING: PROCESSES : FORMATION OF SOLID PARTICULATE MATERIAL DIRECTLY FROM MOLTEN OR LIQUID MASS (E.G., LIQUID COMMINUTING) : By extrusion spraying or gravity fall through orifice : Solid-walled microcapsule formed by in situ polymerization)

Patent 5540869: Method for forming concrete products
(PLASTIC AND NONMETALLIC ARTICLE SHAPING OR TREATING: PROCESSES : RECYCLING OF RECLAIMED OR PURIFIED PROCESS MATERIAL (NOT RECYCLED CONSUMER USED ARTICLES) : Of liquid process material (e.g., suspensions, etc.) : From hydro-settable suspension : By application of internal fluid pressure differential to permanently shape, distort, or sustain material to repair or restore pipes or tubes (e.g., flexible bladder, expandable tubular pig, etc.))

Patent 5540870: Structural element formed of a fiber reinforced thermoplastic material and method of manufacture
(PLASTIC AND NONMETALLIC ARTICLE SHAPING OR TREATING: PROCESSES : WITH TWINING, PLYING, BRAIDING, OR TEXTILE FABRIC FORMATION : To degas or prevent gas entrapment)

Patent 5540871: Method of producing patterned shaped article from particles
(PLASTIC AND NONMETALLIC ARTICLE SHAPING OR TREATING: PROCESSES : FORMING ARTICLES BY UNITING RANDOMLY ASSOCIATED PARTICLES : Stratified or layered articles : Plural layers formed by uniting randomly associated particles : Including deformation by application of fluid pressure)

Patent 5540872: Method and system for making three-dimensional fabrics
(PLASTIC AND NONMETALLIC ARTICLE SHAPING OR TREATING: PROCESSES : FORMING ARTICLES BY UNITING RANDOMLY ASSOCIATED PARTICLES : With reshaping or surface embossing of formed article : From felt or batt)

Patent 5540873: Process of making plastic bristles
(PLASTIC AND NONMETALLIC ARTICLE SHAPING OR TREATING: PROCESSES : WITH PRINTING OR COATING OF WORKPIECE (OUT OF MOLD) : Coating or impregnating workpiece before molding or shaping step : Impregnation of batt, sheet, or filament : Of organic material)

Patent 5540874: Cellulose solution for shaping and method of shaping the same
(PLASTIC AND NONMETALLIC ARTICLE SHAPING OR TREATING: PROCESSES : FORMING CONTINUOUS OR INDEFINITE LENGTH WORK : Shaping by extrusion : Into a liquid bath : Reactive bath : Carbohydrate containing extrudant : Cellulose derivatives :)

Patent 5540875: Method and apparatus for manufacturing plastic structures
(PLASTIC AND NONMETALLIC ARTICLE SHAPING OR TREATING: PROCESSES : DIRECT APPLICATION OF ELECTRICAL OR WAVE ENERGY TO WORK (E.G., ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVE, PARTICULATE, MAGNETIC, INDUCTION HEAT, SONIC, ELECTROSTATIC ENERGY, ETC.) : Forming articles by uniting randomly associated particles : Polymerizing, cross-linking, or curing : Including injection molding)

Patent 5540876: Gamma radiation treated material
(PLASTIC AND NONMETALLIC ARTICLE SHAPING OR TREATING: PROCESSES : DIRECT APPLICATION OF ELECTRICAL OR WAVE ENERGY TO WORK (E.G., ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVE, PARTICULATE, MAGNETIC, INDUCTION HEAT, SONIC, ELECTROSTATIC ENERGY, ETC.) : Reshaping, drawing or stretching : Polymerizing, cross-linking, or curing)

Patent 5540877: Method of making a continous fiber reinforced resin transfer molded frame for a game racquet
(PLASTIC AND NONMETALLIC ARTICLE SHAPING OR TREATING: PROCESSES : DIRECT APPLICATION OF FLUID PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL TO PERMANENTLY SHAPE, DISTORT, OR SUSTAIN WORK : Producing multilayer work or article : Producing hollow work or a tubular article : Including injection : Specified temperature or pressure for hot pressing)

Patent 5540878: Method for producing blow molded multilayer plastic articles
(PLASTIC AND NONMETALLIC ARTICLE SHAPING OR TREATING: PROCESSES : DIRECT APPLICATION OF FLUID PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL TO PERMANENTLY SHAPE, DISTORT, OR SUSTAIN WORK : Producing multilayer work or article : Producing hollow work or a tubular article : Including injection : Specified temperature or pressure for hot pressing)

Patent 5540879: Method and apparatus for manufacturing biaxially oriented, thermally stable, blown containers
(PLASTIC AND NONMETALLIC ARTICLE SHAPING OR TREATING: PROCESSES : DIRECT APPLICATION OF FLUID PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL TO PERMANENTLY SHAPE, DISTORT, OR SUSTAIN WORK : Including application of internal fluid pressure to hollow finite length parison to expand same into conformity with female mold part : Including use of vacuum or internal venting of parison to remove fluid after application of differential fluid pressure : Including maintenance or production of internal sterility)

Patent 5540880: Corrosion, sound, and vibration-proof method for metal structure
(PLASTIC AND NONMETALLIC ARTICLE SHAPING OR TREATING: PROCESSES : DIRECT APPLICATION OF FLUID PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL TO PERMANENTLY SHAPE, DISTORT, OR SUSTAIN WORK : Starting material is nonhollow planar finite length preform or product is finite length : Including use of vacuum : Simultaneous formation of plural articles)

Patent 5540881: Apparatus and process for automatically blowing a bubble
(PLASTIC AND NONMETALLIC ARTICLE SHAPING OR TREATING: PROCESSES : DIRECT APPLICATION OF FLUID PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL TO PERMANENTLY SHAPE, DISTORT, OR SUSTAIN WORK : Production of continuous or running length : Producing a tubular product : Including deformation by application of fluid pressure : With downward movement of workpiece)

Patent 5540882: Method relating to powder metallurgical manufacturing of a body
(POWDER METALLURGY PROCESSES : POWDER METALLURGY PROCESSES WITH HEATING OR SINTERING : Making composite or hollow article : Powder next to solid : One or more components not compacted)

Patent 5540883: Method of producing bearings
(POWDER METALLURGY PROCESSES : POWDER METALLURGY PROCESSES WITH HEATING OR SINTERING : Post sintering operation : Subsequent working : Copper oxide)

Patent 5540884: Method of making co-fired, multilayer substrates
(POWDER METALLURGY PROCESSES : POWDER METALLURGY PROCESSES WITH HEATING OR SINTERING : Liquid phase sintering : Rolling)

Patent 5540885: Sterilization process
(CHEMICAL APPARATUS AND PROCESS DISINFECTING, DEODORIZING, PRESERVING, OR STERILIZING : PROCESS DISINFECTING, PRESERVING, DEODORIZING, OR STERILIZING : Using disinfecting or sterilizing substance : And additional disinfecting or sterilizing agent)

 

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