Patents 5544975 - 5545231

 

 

Patent 5544975: Method for the rehabilitation of polluted soils and installation for the implementation of this method
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : SOIL REMEDIATION : With treatment : With treatment)

Patent 5544976: Puncture protection geo mat for a landfill system
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : SUBTERRANEAN WASTE DISPOSAL, CONTAINMENT, OR TREATMENT : Waste barrier, containment, or monitoring : Floor, pit, or wall : With drainage or collection)

Patent 5544977: Polymeric pipe splitter, replacement tool and method
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : SUBTERRANEAN OR SUBMARINE PIPE OR CABLE LAYING, RETRIEVING, MANIPULATING, OR TREATING : Repair, replacement, or improvement : Pipe splitting, breaking, or expanding : Guide integral with or rigidly fixed to plow)

Patent 5544978: Combined auger and thruster machine
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : FOUNDATION : Columnar structure (e.g., pier, pile) : Process or apparatus for installing : Having tensioner)

Patent 5544979: Clamp assemblies for driving caissons into the earth
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : FOUNDATION : Columnar structure (e.g., pier, pile) : Process or apparatus for installing : Having tensioner)

Patent 5544980: Anchor structure
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : EARTH TREATMENT OR CONTROL : Rock or earth bolt or anchor : With settable material feature : Breaking canister or packet : Diametrically retractable core)

Patent 5544981: Capsule for use in fixing an anchor bolt
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : EARTH TREATMENT OR CONTROL : Rock or earth bolt or anchor : With settable material feature : Breaking canister or packet : Diametrically retractable core)

Patent 5544982: Mine strata support structure
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : EARTH TREATMENT OR CONTROL : Shoring, bracing, or cave-in prevention : Roof support : Concrete)

Patent 5544983: Method of transferring material from the bottom of a body of water
(CONVEYORS: FLUID CURRENT : PULSING FLUID CURRENT : Utilizing a fluid)

Patent 5544984: Cutting insert with twisted chip surface
(CUTTERS, FOR SHAPING : INCLUDING TOOL HAVING PLURAL ALTERNATIVELY USABLE CUTTING EDGES : With separate means to fasten tool to holder)

Patent 5544985: Deep bore drilling apparatus with rotatable single tube system
(CUTTING BY USE OF ROTATING AXIALLY MOVING TOOL : WITH MEANS TO APPLY TRANSIENT, FLUENT MEDIUM TO WORK OR PRODUCT : Rotatable about parallel axes)

Patent 5544986: Cooling and dust collecting apparatus for machine tool
(CUTTING BY USE OF ROTATING AXIALLY MOVING TOOL : WITH PRODUCT HANDLING OR RECEIVING MEANS : And gear to drive infeed means)

Patent 5544987: Removal tool for broken or seized inner budd nuts
(CUTTING BY USE OF ROTATING AXIALLY MOVING TOOL : WITH WORK-ENGAGING STRUCTURE OTHER THAN TOOL OR TOOL-SUPPORT : Means to intermittently advance work)

Patent 5544988: Working table assembly for a drilling machine
(CUTTING BY USE OF ROTATING AXIALLY MOVING TOOL : WITH WORK-ENGAGING STRUCTURE OTHER THAN TOOL OR TOOL-SUPPORT : Having tool-opposing, work-engaging surface : Angularly adjustable surface : Adjustable about axis that is parallel to tool-axis : Engaging surface subsequent to tool-action on that surface)

Patent 5544989: Apparatus for making a drilled hole with an undercut
(CUTTING BY USE OF ROTATING AXIALLY MOVING TOOL : TOOL-SUPPORT WITH MEANS TO MOVE TOOL RELATIVE TO TOOL-SUPPORT : To move radially : Moving means including wedge, screw or cam : Tool-support including plural, adjustable sections)

Patent 5544990: Toolhead mounting assembly
(GEAR CUTTING, MILLING, OR PLANING : MILLING : Including means to infeed rotary cutter toward work : Randomly manipulated)

Patent 5544991: Locking frustrum nut
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : HAVING STRUCTURE TO RESTRICT ROTATION OF THREADED, MATING PIECES (E.G., NUT LOCK) : Structure is coaxial, distinct member (e.g., washer, key, or nut portion) that restricts nut piece : Internally threaded locking member (e.g., jam nut) : Including means associated with at least one of the nuts for restricting rotation therebetween : Having a part of one of the nuts extending into a circular, axially directed recess of the other, and further including, in the region of the recess, formations cooperating to restrict relative rotation : By a discrete element)

Patent 5544992: Panel fastener having composite turning knob
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : HEADED FASTENER ELEMENT WITH NUT, WASHER, SECURING MEANS OR CAP : Metallic resilient securing means : Retainer ring : Securing means rotatable and axially movable, e.g., wear takeup means, etc.)

Patent 5544993: Threaded fastener
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : EXTERNALLY THREADED FASTENER ELEMENT, E.G., BOLT, SCREW, ETC. : Thread or shank structure : Buttress thread : Of different pitch)

Patent 5544994: Feed deflection apparatus for at least partially folded newspapers or magazines
(BOOKBINDING: PROCESS AND APPARATUS : APPARATUS : Of adhesive binding)

Patent 5544995: Rotary valve apparatus
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : APPARATUS FOR MOVING MATERIAL BETWEEN ZONES HAVING DIFFERENT PRESSURES AND INHIBITING CHANGE IN PRESSURE GRADIENT THEREBETWEEN : Including trap chamber having horizontal axis of rotation : Device comprises pushing or pulling mechanism)

Patent 5544996: Automated storage and retrieval system
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : PLURAL, STATIC STRUCTURES FOR SUPPORTING DISCRETE LOADS AND CHARGING OR DISCHARGING MEANS THEREFOR : Load-underlying members (e.g., racks, receptacles (or a compartmented receptacle), shelves, troughs, etc.) : Charging or discharging means includes load sustaining surface and device to transfer load, with horizontal component of movement, from or to surface or member : Device includes push-pull mechanism : By conveyor movable (e.g., pivotable, etc.) to reposition outlet thereof)

Patent 5544997: Device for expediting the cutting of boxes
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : DEVICE FOR EMPTYING PORTABLE RECEPTACLE : With container opening means : Rupturing or cutting type : Device includes haulage cable)

Patent 5544998: Selectively retractable vehicle load floor
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : SELF-LOADING OR UNLOADING VEHICLES : Conveyor : Laterally movable rigid platform type : Multiple gates)

Patent 5544999: Method and apparatus for stacking modular housing units
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : PROCESS : Of moving intersupporting articles into, within, or from freestanding, orderly layered, or mutually stabilizing orderly group : Of stacking : Article turned about a fixed abutment means)

Patent 5545000: Automatic eject finger retractor for document set eject system
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : APPARATUS FOR MOVING INTERSUPPORTING ARTICLES INTO, WITHIN, OR FROM FREESTANDING, ORDERLY LAYERED, OR MUTUALLY STABILIZING ORDERLY GROUP : Stack forming apparatus : With means for removing completed stack from stacking location : Pusher : Articles received and stack discharged at interfingering location)

Patent 5545001: Station for piling, separating and ejecting batches of plate-like workpieces at an outlet of a processing machine
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : APPARATUS FOR MOVING INTERSUPPORTING ARTICLES INTO, WITHIN, OR FROM FREESTANDING, ORDERLY LAYERED, OR MUTUALLY STABILIZING ORDERLY GROUP : Stack forming apparatus : With means for removing completed stack from stacking location : With temporary support for incoming articles during discharge of stack : And conveyor for receiving unloaded stack)

Patent 5545002: Stator vane mounting platform
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WITH PASSAGE IN BLADE, VANE, SHAFT OR ROTARY DISTRIBUTOR COMMUNICATING WITH WORKING FLUID : For shaft sealing, packing, lubricating or bearing means)

Patent 5545003: Single-cast, high-temperature thin wall gas turbine component
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WITH PASSAGE IN BLADE, VANE, SHAFT OR ROTARY DISTRIBUTOR COMMUNICATING WITH WORKING FLUID : For shaft sealing, packing, lubricating or bearing means)

Patent 5545004: Gas turbine engine with hot gas recirculation pocket
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WITH PASSAGE IN BLADE, VANE, SHAFT OR ROTARY DISTRIBUTOR COMMUNICATING WITH WORKING FLUID : For shaft sealing, packing, lubricating or bearing means)

Patent 5545005: Centrifugal pump
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : INCLUDING MEANS FOR HANDLING PORTION SEPARATED FROM WORKING FLUID : Leakage through seal between runner or shaft and static part)

Patent 5545006: Multi-stage rotary fluid handling apparatus
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : INCLUDING MEANS FOR HANDLING PORTION SEPARATED FROM WORKING FLUID : Moisture or liquid separated from gaseous working fluid e.g., condensate removal, etc.) : Means specific to axial flow runner)

Patent 5545007: Engine blade clearance control system with piezoelectric actuator
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : BEARING, SEAL, OR LINER BETWEEN RUNNER PORTION AND STATIC PART : Between blade edge and static part : Selectively adjustable : On same radial plane with blade)

Patent 5545008: Method and apparatus for conveying a fluid
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WORKING FLUID PASSAGE OR DISTRIBUTING MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH RUNNER (E.G., CASING, ETC.) : Casing having tangential inlet or outlet (i.e., centrifugal type) : Axially directed inlet and tangential outlet : Inlet scroll)

Patent 5545009: Hot air/cold air dual-mode electric fan
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : WITH HEATING, COOLING OR THERMAL INSULATION MEANS : Water or marine propellers)

Patent 5545010: Method and apparatus for trim balancing a gas turbine engine
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : WITH WEIGHT-BALANCING MEANS : Self-shifting or selectively adjustable mass : With manual control means)

Patent 5545011: Angle adjustable vane suspension
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : SPECIFIC WORKING MEMBER MOUNT : Adjustable : Blade releasably clamped : Root platforms)

Patent 5545012: Soft-start pump control system
(PUMPS : CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL OF PUMP DRIVE MOTOR : By control of electric or magnetic drive motor : Responsive to change in electrical operating characteristic : Inlet pressure)

Patent 5545013: Hydrostatic machine with leakage oil discharge
(PUMPS : DIVERSE PUMPS : Including rotary nonexpansible chamber type : Specific motive fluid nozzle)

Patent 5545014: Variable displacement vane pump, component parts and method
(PUMPS : DIVERSE PUMPS : Moving partition or cylinder of rotary pump forms or actuates reciprocating pump : Preceding diverse pump)

Patent 5545015: Self-cooled and removable integrated cryogenic liquid pump
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Including means for facilitating assembly or disassembly of pump to or from motor or fixed support : Pump within armature)

Patent 5545016: Plural chamber pneumatic pump having a motive fluid exhaust valve
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Fluid motor : Common pumping and motor working member : With additional unitary common pumping and motor working member : Plural collapsible walls)

Patent 5545017: Unit for delivering fuel from a supply tank to the internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Electric or magnetic motor : Rotary motor and rotary nonexpansible chamber pump : With specific motor details : Unitary pump and motor working member)

Patent 5545018: Variable displacement vane pump having floating ring seal
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : WITH CHANGEABLE WORKING CHAMBER MAGNITUDE : By cylinder or cylinder portion pivotal movement : Spring)

Patent 5545019: Scroll compressor drive having a brake
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : WORKING MEMBER HAS PLANETARY OR PLANETATING MOVEMENT : Helical working member, e.g., scroll : Axially spaced working chambers)

Patent 5545020: Scroll type compressor with spiral seals
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : WORKING MEMBER HAS PLANETARY OR PLANETATING MOVEMENT : Helical working member, e.g., scroll : With mechanical sealing : With working fluid bias)

Patent 5545021: Hermetically sealed rotary compressor having an oil supply capillary passage
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : WORKING MEMBER HAS PLANETARY OR PLANETATING MOVEMENT : With relatively movable partition member : Circumferentially spaced working chambers)

Patent 5545022: Apparatus for manufacturing a vehicle bumper
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : DISTINCT MEANS TO FEED, SUPPORT OR MANIPULATE PREFORM STOCK AND MEANS FOR SHAPING FLUENT OR BULK STOCK TO FORM UNITED PRODUCT : Opposed coacting press members)

Patent 5545023: Pressure molding apparatus for molten resin
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : WITH INDICATOR, SIGNAL, RECORDER, ILLUMINATOR, OR INSPECTION MEANS : For determining, observing, or recording position of adjustable element : In press mold cycle)

Patent 5545024: Screw for double-shaft extruding device and double-shaft extruding device
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : WITH SEPARATE AND DISTINCT UPSTREAM AGITATING OR KNEADING MEANS : Plural means being diverse, or parallel and intermeshing or concentric : Female mold)

Patent 5545025: Cooled pellet making machine
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : PREFORM SEVERING MEANS : Means forming from bulk and downstream severing means : Utilizing product handler downstream of former as cutter aid : Stationary cutter, plural forming)

Patent 5545026: Hydroforming platen and seal
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : PREFORM RESHAPING OR RESIZING MEANS: OR VULCANIZING MEANS INCLUDING A CONFORMING PREFORM SUPPORT : By fluid pressure actuated flexible diaphragm : Vacuum or suction means)

Patent 5545027: Gas-feeding device for injection molding
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : FEMALE MOLD AND CHARGER TO SUPPLY FLUENT STOCK UNDER PRESSURE THERETO IN FLUID-TIGHT RELATIONSHIP (E.G., INJECTION MOLD, ETC.) : With means to evacuate mold or provide controlled environment : Means for transfer molding)

Patent 5545028: Bushing tip for injection molding apparatus
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : FEMALE MOLD AND CHARGER TO SUPPLY FLUENT STOCK UNDER PRESSURE THERETO IN FLUID-TIGHT RELATIONSHIP (E.G., INJECTION MOLD, ETC.) : With means to heat or cool : Including heated or cooled nozzle : Comprising staged inflation means)

Patent 5545029: Equipment for filling one or more casting molds with castable, liquid materials
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : FEMALE MOLD AND CHARGER TO SUPPLY FLUENT STOCK UNDER PRESSURE THERETO IN FLUID-TIGHT RELATIONSHIP (E.G., INJECTION MOLD, ETC.) : With accumulator, trap chamber, or serially arranged valves between charger and mold : And product ejector)

Patent 5545030: Diamond film and solid non-diamond particle composite compositions
(STOCK MATERIAL OR MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES : SELF-SUSTAINING CARBON MASS OR LAYER WITH IMPREGNANT OR OTHER LAYER : Particulate matter (e.g., sphere, flake, etc.))

Patent 5545031: Method and apparatus for injecting fuel and oxidant into a combustion burner
(COMBUSTION : PROCESS OF COMBUSTION OR BURNER OPERATION : Flame shaping, or distributing components in combustion zone :)

Patent 5545032: Method of operating a firing installation
(COMBUSTION : PROCESS OF COMBUSTION OR BURNER OPERATION : Flame shaping, or distributing components in combustion zone : Whirling, recycling material, or reversing flow in an enclosed flame zone :)

Patent 5545033: Asymmetric oxygen/fuel burner
(COMBUSTION : FUEL DISPERSER INSTALLED IN FURNACE : Plural feed means extending to common wall opening of furnace : Row across combustion chamber)

Patent 5545034: Electrical harness for wiring the electrical ignition circuit of a cooking appliance with gas burners
(COMBUSTION : ELECTRICAL OR MECHANICAL IGNITER CORRELATED WITH BURNER FEED : Having electric current producer : Distinct baffle directs flame at or around conduit)

Patent 5545035: Ignition device with an air fan
(COMBUSTION : ELECTRICAL OR MECHANICAL IGNITER CORRELATED WITH BURNER FEED : Having electric current producer : Distinct baffle directs flame at or around conduit)

Patent 5545036: Gaseous fuel burner and method of making same
(COMBUSTION : BURNER HAVING ELECTRICAL HEATER OR IGNITER : Spark electrode in front of or adjacent fuel discharger : Spark circuit includes feed terminus : Resistance type heater or igniter)

Patent 5545037: Interarch orthodontic coil spring
(DENTISTRY : ORTHODONTICS : Means to transmit or apply force to tooth : Metallic spring : Separable securing means)

Patent 5545038: Percussive dental extractor
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Having motor or means to transmit motion from motor to tool (e.g., "engine") : Hand-held tool or handpiece : Having reciprocating, vibrating, or oscillating output : Fluid motor : Workpiece supporting means between adjustable stop and pivot)

Patent 5545039: Method and apparatus for preparing tooth or modifying dental restoration
(DENTISTRY : METHOD OR MATERIAL FOR TESTING, TREATING, RESTORING, OR REMOVING NATURAL TEETH : Impression taking or bite determination)

Patent 5545040: Multi-tier jack motion system
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : VEHICLE OPERATOR INSTRUCTION OR TESTING : Flight vehicle : Tiltable or turnable ground trainer : By fluid actuated piston/cylinder ram : Runway outlining or approach lights simulated)

Patent 5545041: Earth globe
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : GEOGRAPHY : Terrestrial globe or accessory therefor : Rotated by mechanical drive : Cosmetic or nail polish)

Patent 5545042: Learning board in combination with solution lists
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : MATHEMATICS : Arithmetic : Color used in teaching means : Elements manually placed on or removed from elongate means during use)

Patent 5545044: Method and apparatus for automated learning and performance evaluation
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : QUESTION OR PROBLEM ELICITING RESPONSE : Operation of apparatus controlled by listener's response to question or problem)

Patent 5545045: IC contactor
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : With provision to conduct electricity from panel circuit to another panel circuit : Micro panel circuit arrangement, e.g., ICM, DIP, chip, wafer, etc. : Dual inline package (DIP) : Contact having resilient shank)

Patent 5545046: Charging connector for electric vehicle
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH CONTACT PREVENTER OR RETRACTABLE COVER PART : Movably mounted : Movable about axis : Connector moved rectilinearly for engagement, preventer or cover moved rectilinearly and parallel thereto)

Patent 5545047: Connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING SEPARATOR : Including retainer or joiner : Integral retainer and cam separator : Coaxial contacts, center one comprising separator, e.g., photo flash)

Patent 5545048: Waterproof connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SEALING ELEMENT OR MATERIAL FOR COOPERATION WITH COUPLED CONNECTOR, E.G., GASKET : Sealing element having cross section that is neither circular nor rectangular : Tapered cross-section : Socket)

Patent 5545049: Connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Retaining means with distinct movement-actuating means to move coupling part axially : Threaded coupling part)

Patent 5545050: IC socket
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : For dual inline package (DIP) : Movement-actuating or retaining means comprises cover press : Fingerlike grasping means comprising portion of coupling part)

Patent 5545051: Board to board matable assembly
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Retaining means : Finger or stretchable sleeve resiliently urged laterally of connection : With socket contact transversely engaging male threaded part)

Patent 5545052: Electrical connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Retaining means : Finger or stretchable sleeve resiliently urged laterally of connection : Finger inwardly biased during coupling or uncoupling : Rearwardly extending finger : Having radially outwardly facing contact surface)

Patent 5545053: Multi-pole connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Retaining means : Retaining means comprising helically threaded member : Parallel to connection : Passing centrally through coupling part : Having radially outwardly facing contact surface)

Patent 5545054: Electrical connector with hinged cover
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH STRESS RELIEVING MEANS FOR CONDUCTOR TO TERMINAL JOINT : Conductor gripped by or entirely within connector housing : Longitudinally divided connector housing grips conductor : Hinged connector housing parts : Adapted to grip upon withdrawal of mating part)

Patent 5545055: Method and apparatus for mechanically and electrically coupling metal terminals in a housing
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : JUMPER (OR SHORT CIRCUITING COUPLING PART) : Connector comprising pivoted spring biased clamp)

Patent 5545056: Electrical connector mounting construction of electrical connector holder
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SUPPORTING MEANS FOR COUPLING PART : Interfitting with channel or double rail : And including electrical contact for load bearing)

Patent 5545057: Interconnection system with I/O connector module board
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SUPPORTING MEANS FOR COUPLING PART : Supporting plural, independent coupling parts : Yoke)

Patent 5545058: Socket for small incandescent lamp
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SUPPORTING MEANS FOR COUPLING PART : Coupling part or mating part extending into panel opening : With securing by movement of coupling part in plane of panel : Movement about connective axis; e.g., bayonet : To preformed panel circuit arrangement : Lamp or electron tube socket or base)

Patent 5545059: Connector for a hollow center conductor of a radio frequency cable
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : INCLUDING OR FOR USE WITH COAXIAL CABLE : Having screw-threaded or screw-thread operated cable grip : Resilient clamp)

Patent 5545060: Clamping terminal unit
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Insulating body having plural mutually insulated terminals or contacts (e.g., terminal block) : Modular or multipart insulating body : Modular insulating block or board : Having integral means to interlock or interfit with a duplicate insulating block or board : Divided parallel to longitudinal engagement axis (e.g., formed of two casing halves))

Patent 5545061: Panel lock connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Metallic connector or contact secured to insulation : Secured by superposition of insulating body parts : Latching part unitary with metallic connector or contact)

Patent 5545062: Terminal for passing through waterproof rubber plug and method of producing terminal
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : METALLIC CONNECTOR OR CONTACT ALSO HAVING SECURING PART ADAPTED TO BE CRIMPED, DEFORMED, OR BENT ONTO CONDUCTOR : Adapted to be secured to conductor formed on printed circuit board)

Patent 5545063: Chambered anti-Coanda jet marine propulsion device with gaseous boundary layer for a thrust jet flow stream exhibiting staged controlled
(MARINE PROPULSION : JET DRIVE : Having means to increase fluid drive means efficiency : Produced by combustion)

Patent 5545064: Control for outboard motor
(MARINE PROPULSION : SCREW PROPELLER : With means effecting or facilitating movement of propulsion unit or a segment of the propulsion unit (e.g., tilting or steering) : Produced by combustion)

Patent 5545065: Arrangement in a ship for loading/unloading of a flowable medium in open sea
(BUOYS, RAFTS, AND AQUATIC DEVICES : BUOY : For mooring a vessel : Having liquid cargo transfer means : Having swivel coupling for cargo conduit :)

Patent 5545066: Swimming aid assembly
(BUOYS, RAFTS, AND AQUATIC DEVICES : SWIMMING AID TO INCREASE STROKE EFFICIENCY : Foot attached : Secured to hand by strap)

Patent 5545067: Swimming fin with buckle for fastening the heel strap
(BUOYS, RAFTS, AND AQUATIC DEVICES : SWIMMING AID TO INCREASE STROKE EFFICIENCY : Foot attached : Flipper : Encircling flexible member)

Patent 5545068: Propeller launching toy
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : AERODYNAMICALLY SUPPORTED OR RETARDED : Including rotary wing (e.g., helicopter, flying propeller, autogyro, etc.) : And means to rotate wing : Separable rotating means : Including resilient actuator :)

Patent 5545069: Illuminable toys and simulations with replaceable illuminable edibles
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : CONVERTIBLE FROM, OR SERVING AS DIVERSE ARTICLE : Including figure toy : Diverse article is container, holder, or support : Resiliently biased projector)

Patent 5545070: Construction toy set of planar blocks with apertures and hinged connectors
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : CONSTRUCTION TOY : Having parts assembled for relative movement : One part swingable about an axis extending along a side or transversely through its end : Having detachable subordinate part of face or head)

Patent 5545071: Educational toy keyboard
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : HAVING KEYBOARD : Having electrical or voice feature)

Patent 5545072: Image projective toy
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : FIGURE TOY OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Handle supported manually actuated rotating portion)

Patent 5545073: Silicon micromachined CO.sub.2 cleaning nozzle and method
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Utilizing fluent abradant : By blasting : With nonsiliceous abradant : Table dog actuated)

Patent 5545074: Abrasive blasting system with waste water recycling
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Utilizing fluent abradant : By blasting : With nonatmospheric fluid carrier : Table dog actuated)

Patent 5545075: Process for the production of an edged opthalmic lens
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Glass or stone abrading : Lens : With nonatmospheric fluid carrier)

Patent 5545076: Apparatus for gringing a semiconductor wafer while removing dust therefrom
(ABRADING : MACHINE : Rotary tool : Rotary disk : Work rotating : Rotary work holder : Planar surface abrading : Gear generating)

Patent 5545077: Belt grinder with a plate tensioning means
(ABRADING : MACHINE : Endless band tool : Tension device : Turret)

Patent 5545078: Quick-action clamping device for axially securing a disk shaped tool
(ABRADING : FRAME OR MOUNT : For hanging rigid, rotary abrading tool : With hopper or magazine)

Patent 5545079: Apparatus forming a cutting machine or circular saw
(ABRADING : FRAME OR MOUNT : For hanging rigid, rotary abrading tool : With hopper or magazine)

Patent 5545080: Motorized sander having a sanding head mounted by a pivotal joint
(ABRADING : FRAME OR MOUNT : Portable abrader : Rotary disk tool : Rotary disk tool)

Patent 5545081: Tool fixture for abrading apparatus
(ABRADING : WORK HOLDER : Clamp : Edge tool : Rotary disk tool)

Patent 5545082: Dust control system for rotary hand tools
(ABRADING : ACCESSORY : Guard or housing : Suction : Nut-and-screw-type drive)

Patent 5545083: Apparatus for processing slaughtered poultry
(BUTCHERING : DEBONING : Plow type : Power type)

Patent 5545084: Method and apparatus for air conditioning two passenger decks of an aircraft
(VENTILATION : VEHICLE (E.G., AUTOMOBILE, ETC.) : Aircraft : Ventilation of aircraft cabin)

Patent 5545085: Heating-ventilation and/or air conditioning apparatus for the passenger space in a motor vehicle.
(VENTILATION : VEHICLE (E.G., AUTOMOBILE, ETC.) : Condensation preventer (e.g., defroster, etc.) : Side or rear window : With air pump (e.g., wind or wheel-axle operated, etc.))

Patent 5545086: Air flow control for pressurized room facility
(VENTILATION : HAVING BOTH INLET AND OUTLET AIRWAYS : Pressure regulation : Having air pump means for both airways)

Patent 5545087: Storage pockets for file folders
(BOOKS, STRIPS, AND LEAVES FOR MANIFOLDING : CONTINUOUS FORM STRIP - FOLDER OR POCKET TYPE : With feed means)

Patent 5545088: Television game interactively played by telephone with television-viewing home audience
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : With communication link (e.g., television broadcast, etc.) : Wireless signal)

Patent 5545089: Shaft coupling
(ROTARY SHAFTS, GUDGEONS, HOUSINGS, AND FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS FOR ROTARY SHAFTS : TORQUE TRANSMITTED VIA FLEXIBLE ELEMENT : Plural circumferentially spaced elements : Extending between radially overlapping surfaces on driving and driven members : Nonmetallic : Along curved centerline)

Patent 5545090: Shaft coupling with ring-shaped parallel membranes
(ROTARY SHAFTS, GUDGEONS, HOUSINGS, AND FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS FOR ROTARY SHAFTS : TORQUE TRANSMITTED VIA FLEXIBLE ELEMENT : Nonmetallic element : Annular element between and coincident with drive and driven members : Laminated element or plural elements abutting or spaced along axis of rotation : Laminated element or plural elements abutting or spaced along rotational axis)

Patent 5545091: Universal joint comprising a pair of crown gear elements confined within a slotted casing
(ROTARY SHAFTS, GUDGEONS, HOUSINGS, AND FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS FOR ROTARY SHAFTS : COUPLING ACCOMMODATES DRIVE BETWEEN MEMBERS HAVING MISALIGNED OR ANGULARLY RELATED AXES : Torque transmitted via intermeshing teeth on drive and driven members : Intermediate element includes external surface at opposite ends received in complementary openings in axially spaced ends of driving and driven members driven members)

Patent 5545092: Special effects spark generating system
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES : ILLUSION OR STAGE DEVICE : Pyrotechnic display : By use of video or projected picture)

Patent 5545093: Billiard accessory
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : BILLIARDS OR POOL : Cue chalker : Chalk holder : Cushioned portion thereof)

Patent 5545094: Golf club shaft
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Club or club support : Shaft : Reduced air resistance : Resilient sleeve engaging hosel and outer shaft wall)

Patent 5545095: Belt tensioner and method of making the same
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : MEANS FOR ADJUSTING BELT TENSION OR FOR SHIFTING BELT, PULLEY OR GUIDE ROLL : Guide roll mounted for movement of its axis along arcuate path to tension belt : Guide roll spring biased in belt-tensioning direction : Shifter actuated by handle pivoted about fixed axis)

Patent 5545096: Sprocket mechanism for a multistage bicycle
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : POSITIVE DRIVE PULLEY OR GUIDE ROLL : And additional coaxial surface for engaging same belt in shifted condition or for engaging auxiliary belt, brake, or clutch member : Coaxial surface is belt-engaging surface on positive drive pulley of different circumference : With sequential links pivoted about discrete pivot pin)

Patent 5545097: Power transmission belt with facing fabric and method of forming the belt
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : FRICTION DRIVE BELT : Including fabric web (e.g., knit, woven, etc.) : Strands in the layers are oblique to longitudinal run of belt (e.g., plural layers of bias fabric, etc.))

Patent 5545098: Compact steering apparatus
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : STEERING BY DRIVING : With infinitely variable drive : Variable drive is fluid drive : Hydrostatic type :)

Patent 5545099: Shift control valve of a hydraulic control system for automatic transmission
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : FLUID DRIVE OR CONTROL OF PLANETARY GEARING : Fluid controlled mechanical clutch or brake : Manually actuated ratio selector : Rotary valve : With fluid accumulator)

Patent 5545100: Continuously variable transmission
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : PLANET PINION IS FRICTION GEAR : Variable speed ratio (without slippage) : Roller bearing surrounds pin)

Patent 5545101: Friction type continuously variable transmission
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : PLANET PINION IS FRICTION GEAR : Variable speed ratio (without slippage) : Planet pinion rotatable about axis at angle to axis of input or output gear : Conical or frusto-conical planet pinion : Pinion engages facing concave surfaces (e.g., mounted in torus))

Patent 5545102: Differential gear assembly
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : DIFFERENTIAL PLANETARY GEARING : Bevel gear differential : And roller bearing supporting worm from casing)

Patent 5545103: Vehicle transfer case with dual electrically-actuated magnetic clutches
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : DIFFERENTIAL PLANETARY GEARING : Including means to selectively apply rotational power to only one output : Plural power paths to planetary gearing)

Patent 5545104: Automotive sun gear/planetary housing assembly
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : PLANETARY GEARING OR ELEMENT : Plural planetary units)

Patent 5545105: Method for influencing the driving behaviour of a vehicle with a continuously variable transmission
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : TRANSMISSION CONTROL : Continuously variable friction transmission : Controlled by engine map : Stopped at end of cycle)

Patent 5545106: Method for adjusting the transmission ratio of a transmission
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : TRANSMISSION CONTROL : Continuously variable friction transmission : Controlled by engine map : Stopped at end of cycle)

Patent 5545107: Lockup clutch control release inhibiting during shifting for automatic transmissions
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : TRANSMISSION CONTROL : Including fluid drive : Impeller-turbine-type : With clutch control : Disengaged during shift : With electric valve control)

Patent 5545108: Arrangement and method for controlling an automatic shift device of a gear-change transmission of a motor vehicle
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : TRANSMISSION CONTROL : Transmission controlled by engine : By input manifold pressure or engine fuel control : Prevents unsafe or unintentional shift : With synchronization)

Patent 5545109: Torque limiter
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : CLUTCH CONTROL : Condition responsive control : Overload release : Engine shut off : Electric valve control)

Patent 5545110: Trampoline
(EXERCISE DEVICES : GYMNASTIC : Projector : Trampoline : Including height adjustment feature)

Patent 5545111: Stepping machine
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Stair climbing : Utilizing fluid resistance : Separately adjustable)

Patent 5545112: D.C. treadmill speed change motor controller system
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Treadmill for foot travel : Utilizing fluid resistance)

Patent 5545113: Combination athletic shoe and resilient exercise device
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing resilient force resistance : And user supplied counter force : User leg supplies counter force to user arm : Edge engaging braking element)

Patent 5545114: Abdominal exercise device
(EXERCISE DEVICES : SIT UP DEVICE : User interface element)

Patent 5545115: Snowboard simulator apparatus
(EXERCISE DEVICES : SUPPORT FOR ENTIRE BODY OF USER (E.G., BENCH, SLANT BOARD, ETC.) : Swivelled foot platform : Body inversion)

Patent 5545116: Turret punch press
(TOOL CHANGING : INCLUDING MACHINE TOOL OR COMPONENT : Reciprocating tool machine tool (e.g., broaching machine, shaping machine, etc.) : Including matrix : Linearly moveable tool changer)

Patent 5545117: Fuse bonding and fuse cutting machine for a plastic balloon and the like
(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 : And cutting, breaking, tearing, or abrading : Composite heat sealing and severing : With means to advance work or product)

Patent 5545118: Tension band centrifuge rotor
(IMPERFORATE BOWL: CENTRIFUGAL SEPARATORS : INCLUDING PLURALITY OF MINIATURE BOWLS (E.G., TEST TUBES) DISTRUBUTED ABOUT ROTATABLE CARRIER AND READILY REMOVABLE THEREFROM : Having bowls, or holders therefor, pivotaby attached to carrier for tilting during rotation of carrier : Including conduit of flexible umbilical cable type)

Patent 5545119: Solid bowl worm centrifuge
(IMPERFORATE BOWL: CENTRIFUGAL SEPARATORS : ROTATABLE BOWL : Including discharge-related structure in nature of (a) outlet having device for controlling quantity of flow, (b) element associated with pickup of material and adjustable for varying quality of flow, or (c) static scraper or the like for engaging material in moving bowl : Rotatably driven coaxially with bowl, but differing as to direction or speed)

Patent 5545120: Endoscopic viewing system for maintaining a surgeon's normal sense of kinesthesia during endoscopic surgery regardless of the orientation of
(SURGERY : ENDOSCOPE : With means for indicating position, depth or condition of endoscope : Inflatable cuff or balloon)

Patent 5545121: Cover-type endoscope apparatus
(SURGERY : ENDOSCOPE : With protective sheath : Inflatable cuff or balloon)

Patent 5545122: Inflatable speculum
(SURGERY : SPECULA : Retractor : With cooperating retracting members : Duck-Billed specula (e.g., vagina) : With means to change parallel distance between blades : Cathode-ray tube used for display or included in recording means)

Patent 5545123: Surgical lift method and apparatus
(SURGERY : SPECULA : Retractor : Specific use retractor : Handle-holder cooperating means)

Patent 5545124: Method for alleviating the sensation of pain
(SURGERY: KINESITHERAPY : KINESITHERAPY : Ultrasonic :)

Patent 5545125: Auto cycling multi-functional massaging device
(SURGERY: KINESITHERAPY : KINESITHERAPY : Vibrator : Unbalanced weight : With drive means : Electric drive : Belt retained on body trunk :)

Patent 5545127: Laterally adjustable ankle and foot orthosis
(SURGERY: SPLINT, BRACE, OR BANDAGE : ORTHOPEDIC BANDAGE : Splint or brace : Lower extremity : Ankle : Finger)

Patent 5545128: Bone fracture prevention method
(SURGERY: SPLINT, BRACE, OR BANDAGE : BANDAGE STRUCTURE : Support covering : For a particular body portion : Perforated)

Patent 5545129: Supportive foot cushion device
(SURGERY: SPLINT, BRACE, OR BANDAGE : BANDAGE STRUCTURE : Support covering : For a particular body portion : Arm or leg : Arch :)

Patent 5545130: Flow through electroporation method
(SURGERY : BLOOD DRAWN AND REPLACED OR TREATED AND RETURNED TO BODY : Constituent removed from blood and remainder returned to body : Pumping means : Arterial and venous needles)

Patent 5545131: Artificial kidney
(SURGERY : BLOOD DRAWN AND REPLACED OR TREATED AND RETURNED TO BODY : Constituent removed from blood and remainder returned to body : Toxic material removed :)

Patent 5545132: Helically grooved balloon for dilatation catheter and method of using
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Having means inflated in body (e.g., inflatable nozzle, dilator, balloon catheter, occluder, etc.) : Particular wall structure of inflated means (e.g., varying wall thickness, multilayer, etc.) : Particular surface characteristics (e.g., rib, groove, corrugation, etc.) : One-way valve)

Patent 5545133: Balloon catheter with improved pressure source
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Having means inflated in body (e.g., inflatable nozzle, dilator, balloon catheter, occluder, etc.) : Having valve means (e.g., ball valve, etc.) in fluid or material delivery lumen : Valve controlling means)

Patent 5545134: Rapid-exchange dilatation catheter
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Having means inflated in body (e.g., inflatable nozzle, dilator, balloon catheter, occluder, etc.) : Rapid exchange type (e.g., monorail, etc.) : Lumen extending from proximal end to aperture proximal of inflated means)

Patent 5545135: Perfusion balloon stent
(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 radiopaque characteristics (e.g., ring, marker, tip, etc.) : Particular surface characteristics (e.g., rib, groove, corrugation, etc.))

Patent 5545136: Grooved catheter director apparatus
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Having means inflated in body (e.g., inflatable nozzle, dilator, balloon catheter, occluder, etc.) : Having remote control for applying light, electricity, or heat to alter conduit shape (e.g., shape memory alloy, etc.))

Patent 5545137: Device for asymmetrical thermal therapy with helical dipole microwave antenna
(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 aperture in conduit proximal of inflated means : Axially spaced balloons)

Patent 5545138: Adjustable stiffness dilatation catheter
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Having means inflated in body (e.g., inflatable nozzle, dilator, balloon catheter, occluder, etc.) : Having radiopaque characteristics (e.g., ring, marker, tip, etc.) : Particular surface characteristics (e.g., rib, groove, corrugation, etc.))

Patent 5545139: Fluid container for use with a fluid delivery apparatus
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Treating material forced into or out of body by self-acting fluid pressure, motor-driven, or mechanical energy storing means (e.g., pressure infusion or aspiration, etc.) : Material impelled into body by contraction of expanded elastic material reservoir : From hand supported injection means)

Patent 5545140: Syringe plunger driver
(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 nonreciprocating piston driven by motor : Deformable resilient chamber type)

Patent 5545141: Percutaneous gastrostomy feeding tube applicator and method.
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Body piercer, obturator rod, or stylet axially movable within body entering conduit while latter is disposed in body : Having curved portion : Obturator or stylet)

Patent 5545142: Seal members for surgical trocars
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Body piercer, obturator rod, or stylet axially movable within body entering conduit while latter is disposed in body : Having flow closure means for conduit : Rotational movement)

Patent 5545143: Device for subcutaneous medication delivery
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Means for securing conduit to body : Adhesive securing means : Obturator or stylet)

Patent 5545144: Method and device for dosing a liquid preparation
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Means moved by person to inject or remove fluent material to or from body inserted conduit, holder, or reservoir : Injector or aspirator syringe supported only by person during use (e.g., hand held hypodermic syringe, douche tube with forced injection, etc.) : Means for metering material flow to or from body)

Patent 5545145: Pen needle despenser
(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 5545146: Catheter apparatus having a retractable intravenous needle assembly
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Means moved by person to inject or remove fluent material to or from body inserted conduit, holder, or reservoir : Injector or aspirator syringe supported only by person during use (e.g., hand held hypodermic syringe, douche tube with forced injection, etc.) : Having cover or protector for body entering conduit : Cover or protector for body entering conduit movable axially relative to one another : And extended therefrom by piston when syringe is used)

Patent 5545147: Anti-backup improvement for hypodermic syringes
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Means moved by person to inject or remove fluent material to or from body inserted conduit, holder, or reservoir : Injector or aspirator syringe supported only by person during use (e.g., hand held hypodermic syringe, douche tube with forced injection, etc.) : Having means for metering material flow to or from body : Including means for controlling piston stroke length : By rachet and pawl :)

Patent 5545148: Endoscopic sewing instrument
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Means moved by person to inject or remove fluent material to or from body inserted conduit, holder, or reservoir : Injector or aspirator syringe supported only by person during use (e.g., hand held hypodermic syringe, douche tube with forced injection, etc.) : With piston or plunger for expelling material from body or injector reservoir : Injector components pivoted relative to each other to move piston : By rotatable means (e.g., micrometer, etc.))

Patent 5545149: Method of catheter segment attachment
(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 5545150: Trocar
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Means for controlling material flow to or from body, or metering a predetermined dose or amount : Having flow closing or opening means (e.g., plug, cap, seal, etc.) : Mounted in material reservoir)

Patent 5545151: Catheter having hydrophobic properties
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Body inserted tubular conduit structure (e.g., needles, cannulas, nozzles, trocars, catheters, etc.) : Flexible catheter or means (e.g., coupling) used therewith : With reinforcing structure : Colostomy apparatus)

Patent 5545152: Quick-connect coupling for a medication infusion 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 : Body inserted tubular conduit structure (e.g., needles, cannulas, nozzles, trocars, catheters, etc.) : Flexible catheter or means (e.g., coupling) used therewith : Coupling or connector structure : Multiple sections : Interfitting members :)

Patent 5545153: Adjustable miniature panoramic illumination and infusion system for retinal surgery
(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.) : Means for treating eye or surface of ocular cavity : Implantable reservoir having inlet or outlet)

Patent 5545154: Ostomy device
(SURGERY : MEANS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING BODY FLUIDS OR WASTE MATERIAL (E.G., RECEPTACLES, ETC.) : Receptacle attached to or inserted within body to receive discharge therefrom : Receptacle engaging around permanent surgically constructed body opening (e.g., colostomy, etc.) : With hydrocolloid type seal (e.g., gel, starch, karaya gum, etc.) : With external collector or support means)

Patent 5545155: Absorbent article with plates
(SURGERY : MEANS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING BODY FLUIDS OR WASTE MATERIAL (E.G., RECEPTACLES, ETC.) : Absorbent pad for external or internal application and supports therefor (e.g., catamenial devices, diapers, etc.) : Containing layers having differing absorption characteristics (e.g., flow control, wicking, etc.) : Cellulose or cellulosic materials)

Patent 5545156: Absorbent article having a preformed member
(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 : Hourglass shape : Absorbent means interposed between pervious topsheet and impervious backsheet : Carboxy-radical containing)

Patent 5545157: Panty shield
(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 : With means for securing pad to garment or person : Side flap : Carboxy-radical containing)

Patent 5545158: Disposable absorbent garment and a continuous, selectively elasticized band joined there to
(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 : Waist opening : And waist opening)

Patent 5545159: Disposable diaper with 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 5545160: Computer oriented stereotactic microneurological surgery
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Light application : Systems : Cataracts or glaucoma)

Patent 5545161: Catheter for RF ablation having cooled electrode with electrically insulated sleeve
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Electrical application : Applicators : Coagulation)

Patent 5545162: External fixator for repairing fractures of distal radius and wrist
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : External fixation means : Compression or distraction mechanism : With pivot to pedestal)

Patent 5545163: Spinal fixation system
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Internal fixation means : Spinal positioner or stabilizer : Cyclable or incrementable)

Patent 5545164: Occipital clamp assembly for cervical spine rod fixation
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Internal fixation means : Spinal positioner or stabilizer : Cyclable or incrementable)

Patent 5545165: Anchoring member
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Internal fixation means : Spinal positioner or stabilizer : Cyclable or incrementable)

Patent 5545166: Spinal segmental reduction derotational fixation system
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Internal fixation means : Spinal positioner or stabilizer : Cyclable or incrementable)

Patent 5545167: Retaining mechanism of vertebral fixation rod
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Internal fixation means : Spinal positioner or stabilizer : Cyclable or incrementable)

Patent 5545168: Apparatus for both tensioning and crimping a surgical wire
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Internal fixation means : Orthopedic fastener : Bone cerclage device : Having separable and distinct plate elements)

Patent 5545169: Laparoscopic delivery device
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Means for inserting or removing conduit within body : Means for use in bone reperation)

Patent 5545170: Surgical instrument
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier : Suturing or ligating aid or guide : Means for clamping needle to handle)

Patent 5545171: Anastomosis catheter
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier : Suturing or ligating aid or guide : Means for clamping needle to handle)

Patent 5545172: Rocking foot plate for surgical knife
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Corneal cutter or guide for corneal cutter : By electrical or thermal application)

Patent 5545173: Apparatus for taking blood samples
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Cutting, puncturing or piercing : Lancet : Cylindrical)

Patent 5545174: Finger stick device
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Cutting, puncturing or piercing : Lancet : Spring driven or biased into cutting position : Removable)

Patent 5545175: Disposable quarded finger scalpel for inserting a line in a patent and lock off therefor
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Cutting, puncturing or piercing : Lancet : Spring driven or biased into cutting position : Removable)

Patent 5545176: Wound dilatation device
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Internal pressure applicator (e.g., dilator) : Inflatable or expandible by fluid : Acupuncture means)

Patent 5545177: Apparatus for applying acupressure
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : External pressure applicator : Acupressure device : Nose or throat)

Patent 5545178: System for closing a percutaneous puncture formed by a trocar to prevent tissue at the puncture from herniating
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Sutureless closure : Combined with another device)

Patent 5545179: Endoscopic access assembly
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Sutureless closure : Combined with another device)

Patent 5545180: Umbrella-shaped suture anchor device with actuating ring member
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Suture retaining means (e.g., buttons) : Organic material containing)

Patent 5545181: Implantable defibrillator/pacer using negative voltage supplies
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical therapeutic systems : Combined cardioverting/defibrillating and pacing :)

Patent 5545182: Cardioverter/defibrillator shock timing function
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical therapeutic systems : Cardioverting/defibrillating :)

Patent 5545183: Method and apparatus for delivering defibrillation therapy through a sensing electrode
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical therapeutic systems : Cardioverting/defibrillating :)

Patent 5545184: Cardiac defibrillator with high energy storage antiferroelectric capacitor
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical therapeutic systems : Cardioverting/defibrillating :)

Patent 5545185: Cardiac pacer which compensates for effects of abrupt changes in heart rate
(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 5545186: Prioritized rule based method and apparatus for diagnosis and treatment of arrhythmias
(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 5545187: Medical field detector and telemetry unit for implants
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical therapeutic systems : Heart rate regulating (e.g., pacing) : Communicating with pacer (e.g., telemetry) : Assurance of security, accuracy, or completion of programming procedure)

Patent 5545188: Cardiac pacemaker with collet-type lead connector
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical therapeutic systems : Heart rate regulating (e.g., pacing) : Feature of generator-applicator connection : Assurance of security, accuracy, or completion of programming procedure)

Patent 5545189: Case-activating switch assembly for an implantable cardiac stimulation device
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical therapeutic systems : Heart rate regulating (e.g., pacing) : Feature of generator-applicator connection : Assurance of security, accuracy, or completion of programming procedure)

Patent 5545190: Super-compact electric thermal treatment device
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Thermal applicators : Solar (Natural) light applicator)

Patent 5545191: Method for optimally positioning and securing the external unit of a transcutaneous transducer of the skin of a living body
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical therapeutic systems : Promoting auditory function : Producing aural effects by stimulation : By partially or wholly implanted device : Respiratory movement)

Patent 5545192: Intermittent use of bright light to modify the circadian phase
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Light application : With fluid circulation)

Patent 5545193: Helically wound radio-frequency emitting electrodes for creating lesions in body tissue
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Thermal applicators : Electric current : Localized application : By partially or wholly implanted device)

Patent 5545194: Convertible thermal blanket
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Thermal applicators : With fluid supply : Microwave or RF (high frequency))

Patent 5545195: Interstitial heating of tissue
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Thermal applicators : With fluid supply : Internally applied : With temperature sensing)

Patent 5545196: An apparatus for localized temperature regulation of an open surgical field during an operative procedure
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Thermal applicators : With fluid supply : Internally applied : With temperature sensing)

Patent 5545197: Reusable heat or cold chemical therapy pack
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Thermal applicators : For specific external body area : Dry gas)

Patent 5545198: Method of heating seat cushion with removable heating pad
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Thermal applicators : For specific external body area : Dry gas)

Patent 5545199: Hot and cold therapeutic pillow
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Thermal applicators : For specific external body area : Head, face, or neck : Blood)

Patent 5545200: Steerable electrophysiology catheter
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical energy applicator : Placed in body : Heart : Catheter or endocardial (inside heart) type : Respiratory movement)

Patent 5545201: Bipolar active fixation lead for sensing and pacing the heart
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical energy applicator : Placed in body : Heart : Catheter or endocardial (inside heart) type : With anchor means : Axially-mounted helical type :)

Patent 5545202: Body implantable defibrillation system
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical energy applicator : Placed in body : Heart : Patch or epicardial (on heart surface) type : With anchor means)

Patent 5545203: Crush resistant multi-conductor lead body
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical energy applicator : Placed in body : Heart : Catheter or endocardial (inside heart) type : Respiratory movement)

Patent 5545204: Sequential cardiostimulation system (DDD) using a single electrocatheter inserted through the coronary sinus
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical energy applicator : Placed in body : Heart : Catheter or endocardial (inside heart) type : Stimulating plural chambers (e.g., atrium and ventricle) :)

Patent 5545205: Unitary intravascular defibrillating catheter with bipolar sensing
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical energy applicator : Placed in body : Heart : Catheter or endocardial (inside heart) type : Stimulating plural chambers (e.g., atrium and ventricle) :)

Patent 5545206: Low profile lead with automatic tine activation
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical energy applicator : Placed in body : Heart : Catheter or endocardial (inside heart) type : With anchor means :)

Patent 5545207: Medical electrical lead having stable fixation system
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical energy applicator : Placed in body : Heart : Patch or epicardial (on heart surface) type : With anchor other than a suture : Retractable tines or hooks)

Patent 5545208: Intralumenal drug eluting prosthesis
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : ARTERIAL PROSTHESIS (I.E., BLOOD VESSEL) : Stent structure : Helically wound : Temperature responsive)

Patent 5545209: Controlled deployment of a medical device
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : ARTERIAL PROSTHESIS (I.E., BLOOD VESSEL) : Stent combined with surgical delivery system (e.g., surgical tools, delivery sheath, etc.) :)

Patent 5545210: Method of implanting a permanent shape memory alloy stent
(SURGERY : MISCELLANEOUS : Methods : Holding strap extending circumferentially of head or neck)

Patent 5545211: Stent for expanding a lumen
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : ARTERIAL PROSTHESIS (I.E., BLOOD VESSEL) : Stent structure : Self-expanding stent : Temperature responsive)

Patent 5545212: Artificial blood vessel
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : ARTERIAL PROSTHESIS (I.E., BLOOD VESSEL) : Made of synthetic material : Coating)

Patent 5545213: Method for administering a bioactive agent
(SURGERY : BLOOD VESSEL OR GRAFT PREPARATION : Artificial insemination)

Patent 5545214: Endovascular aortic valve replacement
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Internal pressure applicator (e.g., dilator) : Puncturing or piercing)

Patent 5545215: External sigmoid valve complex frame and valved conduit supported by the same
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : ARTERIAL PROSTHESIS (I.E., BLOOD VESSEL) : Including valve : Heart valve : Temperature responsive)

Patent 5545216: Prosthetic heart valve
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : HEART VALVE : Having rigid or semirigid pivoting occluder : Occluder includes projecting means defining pivoting axis : Slot in annular support member : Slot having opposed convex guiding surfaces :)

Patent 5545217: Breast implant
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : BREAST PROSTHESIS : Implantable : Material characteristic of lens)

Patent 5545219: Cochlear electrode implant assemblies with positioning system therefor
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : EAR OR NOSE PROSTHESIS : Implantable)

Patent 5545220: Implantable prosthesis with open cell textured surface and method for forming same
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : BREAST PROSTHESIS : Implantable : Material characteristic of lens)

Patent 5545221: Apparatus and method for implant prostheses
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Hollow or tubular part or organ (e.g., bladder, urethra, bronchi, bile duct, etc.) : Inflatable : Including natural bone tissue)

Patent 5545222: Method using human tissue
(SURGERY : MISCELLANEOUS : Methods : Holding strap extending circumferentially of head or neck)

Patent 5545223: Ported tissue implant systems and methods of using same
(CHEMISTRY: MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND MICROBIOLOGY : ANIMAL CELL, PER SE (E.G., CELL LINES, ETC.); COMPOSITION THEREOF; PROCESS OF PROPAGATING, MAINTAINING OR PRESERVING AN ANIMAL CELL OR COMPOSITION THEREOF; PROCESS OF ISOLATING OR SEPARATING AN ANIMAL CELL OR COMPOSITION THEREOF; PROCESS OF PREPARING A COMPOSITION CONTAINING AN ANIMAL CELL; CULTURE MEDIA THEREFORE : Recovery or purification)

Patent 5545224: Cranial implant hairpiece retainer system
(SURGERY : MISCELLANEOUS : Methods : Holding strap extending circumferentially of head or neck)

Patent 5545226: Implants for cranioplasty
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Bone : Skull bone : Including spinal disc spacer between adjacent spine bones)

Patent 5545227: Biocompatible low modulus medical implants
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Bone : Made of metal : Stem structure)

Patent 5545228: Offset bone bolt
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Internal fixation means : Pin connector)

Patent 5545229: Functional and biocompatible intervertebral disc spacer containing elastomeric material of varying hardness
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Bone : Spine bone : Having opposed bone-plates which moves relative to one another : One filament)

Patent 5545230: Prosthesis mounting adapter and method
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : LEG : Adjustable shank or thigh : Cushioning means (e.g., pad or liner, etc.))

Patent 5545231: Angular adjustment system for pylon/prosthetic foot interface
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : LEG : Adjustable shank or thigh : Cushioning means (e.g., pad or liner, etc.))

 

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