Patents 5040144 - 5040397

 

 

Patent 5040144: Integrated circuit with improved power supply distribution
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : FORMAT OR DISPOSITION OF ELEMENTS : Magnetic)

Patent 5040145: Memory cell with active write load
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : SYSTEMS USING PARTICULAR ELEMENT : Flip-flop (electrical) : Nuclear induction or spin echo)

Patent 5040146: Static memory cell
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : SYSTEMS USING PARTICULAR ELEMENT : Flip-flop (electrical) : Nuclear induction or spin echo)

Patent 5040147: Nonvolatile semiconductor memory
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : FLOATING GATE : Particular biasing : Tunnel programming : Verify signal)

Patent 5040148: Semiconductor memory device with address transition actuated dummy cell
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : FLOATING GATE : Particular biasing : Reference signal (e.g., dummy cell) : Sensing circuitry (e.g., current mirror) :)

Patent 5040149: Semiconductor memory with divided readout from storage
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ/WRITE CIRCUIT : Having particular data buffer or latch : Four or more devices per bit)

Patent 5040150: Semiconductor integrated circuit device
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ/WRITE CIRCUIT : Testing : Coincident A.C. signal with pulse)

Patent 5040151: Memory circuit with improved power interconnections
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : POWERING : Having fuse element)

Patent 5040152: Fast static random access memory with high storage capacity
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : ADDRESSING : Plural blocks or banks : Standby power)

Patent 5040153: Addressing multiple types of memory devices
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : ADDRESSING : Plural blocks or banks : Standby power)

Patent 5040154: Method of monitoring the state of extended shell
(COMMUNICATIONS, ELECTRICAL: ACOUSTIC WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : TESTING, MONITORING, OR CALIBRATING : With memory means)

Patent 5040155: Double guided mud pulse valve
(COMMUNICATIONS, ELECTRICAL: ACOUSTIC WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : WELLBORE TELEMETERING : Through well fluids : Linear valve control : Multiplex)

Patent 5040156: Acoustic sensor device with noise suppression
(COMMUNICATIONS, ELECTRICAL: ACOUSTIC WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : DISTANCE OR DIRECTION FINDING : Frequency responsive actuation)

Patent 5040157: Expendable virtual vertical sensing array
(COMMUNICATIONS, ELECTRICAL: ACOUSTIC WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : DISTANCE OR DIRECTION FINDING : With beam steering, scanning, or focussing : With indicator)

Patent 5040158: Method for operating and maintaining a clock of a system
(HOROLOGY: TIME MEASURING SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : COMBINED WITH DISPARATE DEVICE : Electrical device)

Patent 5040159: Mechanical sense of touch in a control system
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : INFORMATION LOCATION OR REMOTE OPERATOR ACTUATED CONTROL : Selective addressing of storage medium (e.g., programmed access) : Of optical storage medium : Electrical control signal processing : Plural storage medium elements : For linear array positioning of unitary plural storage medium carrier (e.g., horizontal or vertical positioning) : Magnetic domain wall)

Patent 5040160: Disk and cleaner chip for cleaning optical heads
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : WITH STYLUS CLEANING OR TREATMENT (E.G., GRINDING) : For control of diverse art device)

Patent 5040161: Sheet metal housing with precision mounting references
(DYNAMIC OPTICAL INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : PARTICULAR CABINET STRUCTURE FOR OPTICAL MEDIA :)

Patent 5040162: Cover device for controls
(DYNAMIC OPTICAL INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : PARTICULAR CABINET STRUCTURE FOR OPTICAL MEDIA : Details of exterior front face : Unprotected media inserted protected)

Patent 5040163: Laser beam control circuit for optical recording/reproducing apparatus
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : SPECIFIC DETAIL OF INFORMATION HANDLING PORTION OF SYSTEM : Radiation beam modification of or by storage medium : Light intensity adjustment or maintenance : With driving or stabilizing mechanism)

Patent 5040164: Record player with turntable brake and balance wheels
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : DYNAMIC MECHANISM SUBSYSTEM : Specific detail of storage medium support or motion production : Turntable : Braking : Speed changing)

Patent 5040165: Optical information recording medium and method of fabricating the same
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : STORAGE MEDIUM STRUCTURE : Optical track structure (e.g., phase or diffracting structure, etc.) : Pit/bubble/groove structure specifies : Disc holding or locating (e.g., spindle structure))

Patent 5040166: Magneto-optical recording medium having a reflective film of Ag and Mn or Ag, Mn and Sn
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : STORAGE MEDIUM STRUCTURE : Optical track structure (e.g., phase or diffracting structure, etc.) : Erasable, reversible or re-recordable : Disc holding or locating (e.g., spindle structure))

Patent 5040167: Disk cartridge
(DYNAMIC OPTICAL INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : OPTICAL STORAGE MEDIUM STRUCTURE : Disk cartridge : Shutter member : Sealed cartridge)

Patent 5040168: Single wire, infrared, randomly reflected, vehicular multiplexing system
(OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS : MULTIPLEX : Wavelength division)

Patent 5040169: Wavelength division photonic switch
(OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS : MULTIPLEX : Optical switching : Wavelength : Time and wavelength)

Patent 5040170: System for cross-connecting high speed digital signals
(OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS : MULTIPLEX : Optical switching : Wavelength : Crossconnect :)

Patent 5040171: Call restricting method in packet switching network and network controller having call restricting function
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : DATA FLOW CONGESTION PREVENTION OR CONTROL : Control of data admission to the network : Based on data flow rate measurement : Using a spare channel)

Patent 5040172: Communication method utilizing channel highway and digital communication apparatus for realizing the same
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : PATHFINDING OR ROUTING : Through a circuit switch : Switching control : Bus switch : Multiple access (e.g., TDMA))

Patent 5040173: Network control arrangement based on topological equivalence
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : PATHFINDING OR ROUTING : Combining or distributing information via time channels)

Patent 5040174: Time division speech path apparatus
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : PATHFINDING OR ROUTING : Through a circuit switch : Switching control : Including serial-parallel or parallel-serial conversion for input or output : Having details of control storage arrangement : Separate transmit and receive buses)

Patent 5040175: Wireless information transmission system
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING (OTHER THAN SYNCHRONIZATION) : Fault detection : Of a local area network : ATM least cost routing)

Patent 5040176: Intra-node pacing for high speed networks
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : PATHFINDING OR ROUTING : Switching a message which includes an address header : Centralized switching : For connecting plural subscribers to a network (i.e., network termination))

Patent 5040177: Access network for a cordless telephone service
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : SPECIAL SERVICES : In a bus system)

Patent 5040178: Method of fault protection for a microcomputer system
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : PULSE OR DATA ERROR HANDLING : Memory testing : Performing arithmetic function on memory contents : Special test pattern (e.g., checkerboard, walking ones))

Patent 5040179: High data rate BCH encoder
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : PULSE OR DATA ERROR HANDLING : Digital data error correction : Forward correction by block code : Look-up table encoding or decoding : Cross-interleave Reed-Solomon code (CIRC))

Patent 5040180: Method and device for securing data
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM ERROR OR FAULT HANDLING : Reliability and availability : Fault locating (i.e., diagnosis or testing) : Component dependent technique : Memory or storage device component fault : Memory emulator feature)

Patent 5040181: Non-intrusive diagnostic system for a digital modem transmission channel, including an A/D converter clocked at a multiple of the symbol
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : TESTING : Data rate : Angle modulation)

Patent 5040182: Mode-locked laser
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : PARTICULAR BEAM CONTROL DEVICE : Mode locking : Plural Q-switches)

Patent 5040183: Apparatus comprising optical pulse-generating means
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : PARTICULAR BEAM CONTROL DEVICE : Control of pulse characteristics : Frequency multiplying (e.g., harmonic generator))

Patent 5040184: Starter circuit for an RF laser
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : PARTICULAR COMPONENT CIRCUITRY : Electrode : Frequency)

Patent 5040185: Large volume gaseous electric discharge system
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : PARTICULAR COMPONENT CIRCUITRY : Power supply : Frequency)

Patent 5040186: InP-based quantum-well laser
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : PARTICULAR ACTIVE MEDIA : Semiconductor : Injection : Particular confinement layer :)

Patent 5040187: Monolithic laser diode array
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : PARTICULAR ACTIVE MEDIA : Semiconductor : Injection : Monolithic integrated : Laser array :)

Patent 5040188: Semiconductor laser
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : PARTICULAR RESONANT CAVITY : Distributed feedback : Having a ring configuration)

Patent 5040189: Multiple frequency radio system employing pulse repeaters
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : REPEATERS : Direct sequence)

Patent 5040190: Analog data station terminal
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : REPEATERS : Including pulse regeneration or conversion : Receiver)

Patent 5040191: Partial response channel signaling systems
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : SYSTEMS USING ALTERNATING OR PULSATING CURRENT : Plural channels for transmission of a single pulse train : Quadrature amplitude modulation : Partial response : Syllabic)

Patent 5040192: Method and apparatus for optimally autocorrelating an FSK signal
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : RECEIVERS : Angle modulation : Particular demodulator : Two or more oscillators)

Patent 5040193: Receiver and digital phase-locked loop for burst mode data recovery
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : RECEIVERS : Angle modulation : Phase shift keying : Biphase (manchester code) : More than two phases)

Patent 5040194: Method and apparatus for providing for automatic gain control of incoming signals in a modem
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : RECEIVERS : Automatic gain control : Correlative or matched filter)

Patent 5040195: Synchronization recovery circuit for recovering word synchronization
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : SYNCHRONIZERS : Frequency or phase control using synchronizing signal : Synchronization word : Separate mark and space channels)

Patent 5040196: Stack counting instrument
(ELECTRICAL PULSE COUNTERS, PULSE DIVIDERS, OR SHIFT REGISTERS: CIRCUITS AND SYSTEMS : APPLICATIONS : Counting animate or inanimate entities : Flat articles (e.g., sheet, bill, ticket) :)

Patent 5040197: Fractional frequency divider for providing a symmetrical output signal
(ELECTRICAL PULSE COUNTERS, PULSE DIVIDERS, OR SHIFT REGISTERS: CIRCUITS AND SYSTEMS : SYSTEMS : Pulse multiplication or division : Multiplication or division by a fraction : Power failure)

Patent 5040198: Mammographic spot compression and magnification device
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : SPECIFIC APPLICATION : Mammography : Pattern mask)

Patent 5040199: Apparatus and method for analysis using x-rays
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : SPECIFIC APPLICATION : Absorption : Thickness or density analysis : With standardization :)

Patent 5040200: Gamma-gamma resonance in activation analysis, and particularly, its application to detection of nitrogen based explosives in luggage
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : SPECIFIC APPLICATION : Diffraction, reflection, or scattering analysis : Scatter analysis : Composition analysis : With plural dispersing elements)

Patent 5040201: X-ray exposure synchronization method and apparatus
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT : Object responsive control : With movement sensing)

Patent 5040202: Method and apparatus for reducing x-ray grid images
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : BEAM CONTROL : Antiscatter grid : With grid moving means : With pivotal leaf motion)

Patent 5040203: X-ray examination apparatus
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : SOURCE SUPPORT : Including movable source : With movable source)

Patent 5040204: Cordless telephone apparatus
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER AT SAME STATION (E.G., TRANSCEIVER) : Radiotelephone equipment detail : Operable on more than one system : Tunable or variable)

Patent 5040205: Multi-channel cordless telephone system with a plurality of handset units and base units
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : RADIOTELEPHONE SYSTEM : Including private cordless extension system : Multi-users : Auto-dialing)

Patent 5040206: Communication apparatus having driving mechanism and speaker-phone
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : TELEPHONE LINE OR SYSTEM COMBINED WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM OR SIGNALLING (E.G., COMPOSITE) : To produce visual-graphic copy (e.g., facsimile) : Communication status notification : Having acoustic link)

Patent 5040207: Two-telephone intercom
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : PRIVATE (E.G., HOUSE OR INTERCOM) OR SINGLE LINE SYSTEM : Detail of line circuit or line card)

Patent 5040208: Coordinated voice and data display having temporary storage of transaction data
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : SPECIAL SERVICES : Reserved call (e.g., return call, call back, scheduled call, reestablished call) : Ringing signal (e.g. having a predetermined cadence or distinctive ring))

Patent 5040209: Telephone ringing monitoring and control system
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : SUPERVISORY OR CONTROL LINE SIGNALING : Signal reception at substation : Incoming call alerting : Distinctive or selective alerting : Directing incoming call to local appliance : Recording audio for use as the alerting signal)

Patent 5040210: Lockable tape cassette control system
(CRYPTOGRAPHY : VIDEO CRYPTOGRAPHY : Copy protection or prevention :)

Patent 5040211: Reliable television transmission through analog channels
(CRYPTOGRAPHY : VIDEO CRYPTOGRAPHY : Video electric signal modification (e.g., scrambling) : Nonstandard scan pattern of video information :)

Patent 5040212: Methods and apparatus for programming devices to recognize voice commands
(DATA PROCESSING: SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING, LINGUISTICS, LANGUAGE TRANSLATION, AND AUDIO COMPRESSION/DECOMPRESSION : SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING : Recognition : Voice recognition : Clustering)

Patent 5040213: Method of renewing reference pattern stored in dictionary
(DATA PROCESSING: SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING, LINGUISTICS, LANGUAGE TRANSLATION, AND AUDIO COMPRESSION/DECOMPRESSION : SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING : Recognition : Creating patterns for matching : Update patterns : Cross-correlation)

Patent 5040214: Pattern learning and recognition apparatus in a computer system
(DATA PROCESSING: SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING, LINGUISTICS, LANGUAGE TRANSLATION, AND AUDIO COMPRESSION/DECOMPRESSION : SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING : Recognition : Specialized equations or comparisons : Probability : Cross-correlation)

Patent 5040215: Speech recognition apparatus using neural network and fuzzy logic
(DATA PROCESSING: SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING, LINGUISTICS, LANGUAGE TRANSLATION, AND AUDIO COMPRESSION/DECOMPRESSION : SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING : Recognition : Neural network : Post-transmission)

Patent 5040216: Photo album assembly and package
(BOOKS, STRIPS, AND LEAVES : BOOK OR LEAF HOLDER : Cooperating with leaf fold : Book-leaf holders and marks)

Patent 5040217: Perceptual coding of audio signals
(DATA PROCESSING: SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING, LINGUISTICS, LANGUAGE TRANSLATION, AND AUDIO COMPRESSION/DECOMPRESSION : SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING : Psychoacoustic : Storage or retrieval of data)

Patent 5040218: Name pronounciation by synthesizer
(DATA PROCESSING: SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING, LINGUISTICS, LANGUAGE TRANSLATION, AND AUDIO COMPRESSION/DECOMPRESSION : SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING : Synthesis : Image to speech : Specialized models)

Patent 5040219: Sound reproducing apparatus
(ELECTRICAL AUDIO SIGNAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SOUND EFFECTS : Testing of hearing aids)

Patent 5040220: Control circuit for controlling reproduced tone characteristics
(ELECTRICAL AUDIO SIGNAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SOUND EFFECTS : Reverberators : Stereo earphone)

Patent 5040221: Compact electroacoustical transducing with flat conducting tinsel leads crimped to voice coil ends
(ELECTRICAL AUDIO SIGNAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : ELECTRO-ACOUSTIC AUDIO TRANSDUCER : Electromagnetic (e.g., dyynamic) : Movable voice coil : Wiring structure : Spider)

Patent 5040222: Pattern generation method for registering handwriting
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : APPLICATIONS : Personnel identification (e.g., biometrics) : Using a signature : Sensing geometrical properties :)

Patent 5040223: Fingerprint verification method employing plural correlation judgement levels and sequential judgement stages
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : APPLICATIONS : Personnel identification (e.g., biometrics) : Using a fingerprint : With a prism :)

Patent 5040224: Fingerprint processing system capable of detecting a core of a fingerprint image by statistically processing parameters
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : APPLICATIONS : Personnel identification (e.g., biometrics) : Using a fingerprint : Sensing geometrical properties)

Patent 5040225: Image analysis method
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : APPLICATIONS : Biomedical applications : Using a fingerprint)

Patent 5040226: Courtesy amount read and transaction balancing system
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : APPLICATIONS : Reading bank checks (e.g., documents bearing E-13B type characters) : Reading monetary amount : Blood cells)

Patent 5040227: Image balancing system and method
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : APPLICATIONS : Reading bank checks (e.g., documents bearing E-13B type characters) : Reading monetary amount : Blood cells)

Patent 5040228: Method and apparatus for automatically focusing an image-acquisition device
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : APPLICATIONS : Manufacturing or product inspection : Reading MICR data)

Patent 5040229: Contour feature-based method for identification and segmentation of touching characters
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : IMAGE SEGMENTATION : Segmenting individual characters or words : Separating touching or overlapping characters : Alignment, registration, or position determination)

Patent 5040230: Associative pattern conversion system and adaptation method thereof
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : LEARNING SYSTEMS : Trainable classifiers or pattern recognizers (e.g., adaline, perceptron) : Network structures)

Patent 5040231: Vertical vector pattern recognition algorithm
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : PATTERN RECOGNITION : Feature extraction : Local or regional features : Directional codes and vectors (e.g., Freeman chains, compasslike codes) : Faulty soldering)

Patent 5040232: Information processing apparatus using a data format converter
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : IMAGE TRANSFORMATION OR PREPROCESSING : Image storage or retrieval : Parallel processing)

Patent 5040233: Data compression by discarding portions of data
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : IMAGE COMPRESSION OR CODING : Adaptive coding (i.e., changes based upon history, activity, busyness, etc.) : Checking spelling for recognition)

Patent 5040234: Apparatus for and method of generating a timing signal
(ELECTRICITY: MOTOR CONTROL SYSTEMS : CLOSED LOOP SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM FOR DC MOTOR WITH COMMUTATOR : Armature control by digital or combined analog and digital circuitry : By pulse width or duty cycle modification : With variable impedance)

Patent 5040235: Battery powered motor speed control apparatus
(ELECTRICITY: MOTOR CONTROL SYSTEMS : CLOSED LOOP SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM FOR DC MOTOR WITH COMMUTATOR : Armature control by digital or combined analog and digital circuitry : By voltage or current modification : With variable impedance)

Patent 5040236: Apparatus for irradiation of printed wiring boards and the like
(ELECTRIC RESISTANCE HEATING DEVICES : : Radiant heater : For heating moving strand, web or sheet : Lamp banks movable relative to stationary work during use)

Patent 5040237: Method and apparatus for an alternate home channel for a land mobile transmission trunked communication system
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : CARRIER WAVE REPEATER OR RELAY SYSTEM (I.E., RETRANSMISSION OF SAME INFORMATION) : Failure compensation (e.g., spare channel) : Channel selection or allocation)

Patent 5040238: Trunking system communication resource reuse method
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER AT SEPARATE STATIONS : Plural transmitters or receivers (i.e., more than two stations) : Central station (e.g., master, etc.) : To or from mobile station : Having talk group : On-site or multi-site trunking :)

Patent 5040239: Tuning circuit and receiver
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : RECEIVER OR ANALOG MODULATED SIGNAL FREQUENCY CONVERTER : Signal selection based on frequency (e.g., tuning) : With antenna circuit tuning : Fine tuning)

Patent 5040240: Receiver architecture for use with a global positioning system
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : RECEIVER OR ANALOG MODULATED SIGNAL FREQUENCY CONVERTER : Local control of receiver operation : Local oscillator frequency control : Automatic : Utilizing particular local oscillator control : Reference oscillator or source : Phase lock loop or frequency synthesizer :)

Patent 5040241: Clock, radio, lighter, light display cabinet
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : RECEIVER OR ANALOG MODULATED SIGNAL FREQUENCY CONVERTER : Combined with diverse art device : Having particular power or bias supply (including self-powered or battery saving means))

Patent 5040242: Optical communication apparatus and method
(OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS : HYBRID COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (E.G., OPTICAL AND RF) : Including specific optical interface : Through optical fiber or waveguide)

Patent 5040243: Garment with a covering
(APPAREL : BODY GARMENTS : Vests : Jacket type : Garment supporting)

Patent 5040244: Elastic waistband with releasably secured drawstring
(APPAREL : HEAD COVERINGS : Skirts : Trousers or overalls : Waistbands : Adjustable or elastic : Open or openable crotch)

Patent 5040245: Undergarment having stretch panels
(APPAREL : HEAD COVERINGS : Skirts : Underwear : Particular to female : Panty hose : Open or openable crotch)

Patent 5040246: Cleaning fluid dispensing assembly for use in a flush toilet
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : DISINFECTION : Dispensing to overflow of flush tank : Combined with flusher)

Patent 5040247: Water closet metering device
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : FLUSH CLOSET : Manual selection of the amount of flush : And valve for emptying)

Patent 5040248: Stand-up training potty for male toddlers
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : DRY CLOSETS : With urinal : Urinal)

Patent 5040249: Portable, collapsible commode
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : DRY CLOSETS : Receptacle type : Flexible material : Having seat actuator or interlock)

Patent 5040250: Return fitting with releasable cap
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : POOL TYPE : Combined or convertable : Spout only)

Patent 5040251: Method and apparatus for mounting of upright posts in swimming pools
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : POOL TYPE : Accessory : Spout only)

Patent 5040252: Bathtub cover
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : TUBS : Convenience accessories : Protective liner or covering : Body type)

Patent 5040253: Variable bed having multiple functions
(BEDS : INVALID BED OR SURGICAL SUPPORT : Sectional user supporting surface : Electrically operated : Fluid inflatable bag adjusts position of support section)

Patent 5040254: Infant crib
(BEDS : CRIB : Folding : Hammock type)

Patent 5040255: Cushion or mattress structure
(BEDS : MATTRESS (FOR WHOLE BODY) : Having innerspring-type core : Compartmentalized : Pivoting)

Patent 5040256: Combination tape measurer and sharpener
(COMPOUND TOOLS : WITH GAUGE OR OTHER MEASURING MEANS, E.G., RULER, LEVEL, ETC. : With gauge or other measuring means, e.g., ruler, level, etc.)

Patent 5040257: Aircraft loading bridge extender
(BRIDGES : GANGWAY, RAMP, OR DOCK LEVELER : Endless conveyer : Boat operated)

Patent 5040258: Dock leveler with automatic vehicle barrier
(BRIDGES : GANGWAY, RAMP, OR DOCK LEVELER : Attached : With lift means : Vertically swinging)

Patent 5040259: Fire hose washing apparatus
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : MACHINES : Brushing : Flexible-fabric cleaners : Reciprocating brush)

Patent 5040260: Tooth cleaning and polishing device
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : IMPLEMENTS : Brush or broom : Special work : Tooth or nail brush : Collapsible)

Patent 5040261: Gripping slide for a toothbrush handle
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : IMPLEMENTS : Brush or broom : Special work : Tooth or nail brush : Collapsible)

Patent 5040262: Soot-removal blower
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : MACHINES : With air blast or suction : Fixed position cleaners or installed cleaning systems : Air blast only (e.g., boiler soot-blower) : Extensible and retractable conduit)

Patent 5040263: Carrying belt arrangement for a vacuum cleaner
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : MACHINES : With air blast or suction : Tank type cleaner organization : Casing feature : Off-the-floor support (e.g., operator supported) : With moving work-agitating means)

Patent 5040264: Deodorizing vacuum bag with static protection
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : MACHINES : With air blast or suction : Combined, e.g., with signal or indicator : Converter attached to floor nozzle mouth)

Patent 5040265: Castors
(MISCELLANEOUS HARDWARE : CASTERS : Locked : Swinging)

Patent 5040266: Glide frame apparatus
(MISCELLANEOUS HARDWARE : PANEL HANGERS, TRAVELERS AND/OR TRACKS : With flexible panel attaching means : Spring and lever)

Patent 5040267: Casement hinge
(MISCELLANEOUS HARDWARE : HINGE : Including adjustment for changing relative orientation of hinged members : Pivotal adjustment : All rectilinear)

Patent 5040268: Case hinge
(MISCELLANEOUS HARDWARE : HINGE : Having means to facilitate assembly and disassembly of hinge sections to join or disjoin hinged members : Separation of pivotal contacting surfaces : Having movable or removable connector : To shift plate toward or away from hinged member)

Patent 5040269: Attachment mechanism with double lip lock
(MISCELLANEOUS HARDWARE : HINGE : Having means to facilitate assembly and disassembly of hinge sections to join or disjoin hinged members : By relatively sliding connection (e.g., dovetail) : Including receiving connector attachable to hinged member : At specific angular orientation of hinge sections)

Patent 5040270: Method and apparatus for treating fibrous material
(TEXTILES: FIBER PREPARATION : WORKING : Fluid or special treatment : Feeding)

Patent 5040271: Cuff link assembly
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : BUTTON WITH FASTENER : Link : Bent sheet metal (integral))

Patent 5040272: Spacing sensor arrangement and method of checking the spacing between a main carding cylinder and carding machine parts
(TEXTILES: FIBER PREPARATION : WORKING : Carding : Card types : Stationary flat : Bends)

Patent 5040273: Shoulder strap button adjustment means
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : COMBINED DIVERSE MULTIPART FASTENERS : Buckle : Including a button fastening element : Buckle having plural receiving slots)

Patent 5040274: Fastener for footwear
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : ZIPPER OR REQUIRED COMPONENT THEREOF : Stocking top)

Patent 5040275: Strip material used for forming fasteners
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : INCLUDING READILY DISSOCIABLE FASTENER HAVING NUMEROUS, PROTRUDING, UNITARY FILAMENTS RANDOMLY INTERLOCKING WITH, AND SIMULTANEOUSLY MOVING TOWARDS, MATING STRUCTURE (E.G., HOOK-LOOP TYPE FASTENER) : With feature facilitating or causing attachment of filaments to mounting surface : Having specific mounting connection or reinforcing structure at connection)

Patent 5040276: Continuous high speed method for making a commingled carpet yarn
(TEXTILES: MANUFACTURING : THREAD FINISHING : Surface modification of running length : Diverse finishing operations : Tying)

Patent 5040277: Combined installation and swaging tool
(METAL WORKING : MEANS TO ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE : By rotation of work part : Well protector to sucker rod)

Patent 5040278: Power-driven pincer-type tool holder for use in handling apparatuses
(METAL WORKING : MEANS TO ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE : Overedge assembling means : Riveter : With second workpiece inside annular work one workpiece moved to shape the other)

Patent 5040279: Method for producing frequency matched sets of composite golf club shafts
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : With testing or indicating : Quantitative measuring or gauging : By vibratory or oscillatory movement : Screw threaded fastener)

Patent 5040281: Method for the preparation of apparatus for application of flux
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Assembling or joining : By applying force)

Patent 5040282: Method of making a modular endless track drive system
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Assembling or joining : Retaining clearance for motion between assembled parts : Through resilient media : Of first part)

Patent 5040283: Method for placing a body of shape memory metal within a tube
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Assembling or joining : With prestressing of part : By temperature differential (e.g., shrink fit) : Outwardly deforming internally fitted rod)

Patent 5040284: Method of making a sub-miniature electrical component, particularly a fuse
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : With follower)

Patent 5040285: Method of manufacturing a motor element of an electric motor
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Dynamoelectric machine : Burnishing tool reciprocates across work surface)

Patent 5040286: Method for making permanent magnet rotor
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Dynamoelectric machine : Rotor :)

Patent 5040287: Heating equipment installation system
(METAL WORKING : MEANS TO ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE : Nuclear device : For work-holder for assembly or disassembly)

Patent 5040288: Press tool
(METAL WORKING : MEANS TO ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE : Means to assemble electrical device : Conductor : Terminal or connector : Assembled to wire-type conductor : Means comprising hand-manipulatable implement : Fastening by deformation : Having inner lining layer)

Patent 5040289: Extraction tool
(METAL WORKING : MEANS TO ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE : Means to disassemble electrical device : Means comprising hand-manipulatable implement : Switch or fuse)

Patent 5040290: Vehicle door mounting system
(METAL WORKING : MEANS TO ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE : Means to interrelatedly feed plural work parts from plural sources without manual intervention : And means to fasten work parts together : Assembled to article)

Patent 5040291: Multi-spindle pick and place method and apparatus
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Conductor or circuit manufacturing : On flat or curved insulated base, e.g., printed circuit, etc. : Assembling to base an electrical component, e.g., capacitor, etc. : By metal fusion : With deforming of lead or terminal)

Patent 5040292: Method of forming dielectric layer on a metal substrate having improved adhesion
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Conductor or circuit manufacturing : On flat or curved insulated base, e.g., printed circuit, etc. : Assembling to base an electrical component, e.g., capacitor, etc. : By metal fusion : With deforming of lead or terminal)

Patent 5040293: Bonding method
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Conductor or circuit manufacturing : On flat or curved insulated base, e.g., printed circuit, etc. : Assembling terminal to base : By metal fusion bonding : With deforming of lead or terminal)

Patent 5040294: Process for producing a camshaft
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Prime mover or fluid pump making : Camshaft making : Including metal forging or die shaping)

Patent 5040295: Hand press and method for the fabrication of ribbon cables in plug-type connectors
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Conductor or circuit manufacturing : Assembling terminal to elongated conductor : By deforming : By shrinking of cover)

Patent 5040296: Erasable label
(CUTLERY : RAZORS : Detachable blade, guarded cutting edge : Guards : Edge structure : With relative blade and guard adjustment)

Patent 5040297: Fiberglass panel cutter with adjustable square and duct knife
(CUTLERY : BENCH PLANE : Having means for adjusting cutting blade : Recess forming)

Patent 5040298: Protractor with electronic measuring device and digital display
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : MISCELLANEOUS : Angular measurement :)

Patent 5040299: Base for cutting a circular plate with a gas burner
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : SCRIBER : Curved line : Compass : Beam type : Conforming)

Patent 5040300: Archery bow sight
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : STRAIGHT-LINE LIGHT RAY TYPE : Structurally installed : Archery bow : Multimarkers)

Patent 5040301: Rear bow sight
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : STRAIGHT-LINE LIGHT RAY TYPE : Structurally installed : Archery bow : Multimarkers)

Patent 5040302: Hitch alignment means
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : STRAIGHT-LINE LIGHT RAY TYPE : Alignment device : Including distance finding feature)

Patent 5040303: Toe adjustment method and apparatus
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : STRAIGHT-LINE LIGHT RAY TYPE : Alignment device : Including distance finding feature)

Patent 5040304: Locating device used with electrical outlet boxes and the like
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : GAUGE : Wall panel outline marker for utility : Floor covering)

Patent 5040305: Apparatus for linear measurements
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : GAUGE : Circular size : Having indicator of probe position or movement)

Patent 5040306: Surface-sensing device
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : GAUGE : Having a movable contact probe : Flexible band type)

Patent 5040307: Measuring and scoring devices for horseshoe pitching game
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : DISTANCE MEASURING : Rolling contact)

Patent 5040308: Device for measuring distances
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : DISTANCE MEASURING : Single contact with a work engaging support : Micrometer)

Patent 5040309: Drill collar position verifier
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : DISTANCE MEASURING : Single contact with a work engaging support : Adapted for a particular workpiece : Details (e.g., spindle or anvil adjustment, material)

Patent 5040310: Fluidized bed apparatus, in particular for granulation of pulverulent substance
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : APPARATUS : With fluid current conveying of treated material : Gas or vapor presses material against screen or sieve : Gas or vapor delivery nozzle)

Patent 5040311: Liquid fabric softener dispenser for use in dryers
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : APPARATUS : For diverse operations on treated material : Rotary scattering member)

Patent 5040312: Drying apparatus
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : APPARATUS : Vacuum : With ruler)

Patent 5040313: Athletic shoe with impact sensing means
(BOOTS, SHOES, AND LEGGINGS : BOOTS AND SHOES : Occupational or athletic shoe (e.g., roof climbing, gardening, etc.) : Athletic shoe or attachment therefor : For relief of corn or bunion)

Patent 5040314: Stress relief for walking dragline frames
(EXCAVATING : CABLE-OPERATED (E.G., DRAGLINE) : Boom-type : Including mounting or support structure (e.g., boom support, sheave or pulley support) : Rotary digger)

Patent 5040315: Ice scarifying attachment
(EXCAVATING : SNOW OR ICE REMOVING OR GROOMING BY PORTABLE DEVICE : Snow or ice surface groomer : Having rotary tool : Including rotary tool)

Patent 5040316: Product information display tag of adjustable length
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : CARD RACK : Including apertures, notch or struck-out portions : Including tabs)

Patent 5040317: Personalized drinking mug
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : CHECK, LABEL, OR TAG : Cup-, saucer-, plate- or tray-carried indicia : With lid-supporting means)

Patent 5040318: Fabrication of panels, binders, trays, frames, boxes and other assemblies from sheet material and channel-shaped edging strips
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : REGISTER, OR FILE (E.G., TELEPHONE DIRECTORY FILE) : Hinge mounted file item or file item support : Overlying with end exposed (i.e., shingled) : Hinge element cooperating with base : Releasably attached to file item : Cooperating with sheet fold :)

Patent 5040319: Sound sensitive toy assembly including reciprocating mechanism
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : THREE-DIMENSIONAL MOVABLE FIGURE DISPLAY DEVICE : Electromotor operated : Automobile hood ornament)

Patent 5040320: Illuminated information display assembly
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : ILLUMINATED SIGN : Lamp box : Exit : Map type)

Patent 5040321: Quick set-up sign stand
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : SIGNS : Sign support : Collapsible : Fastener)

Patent 5040322: Night shooting aid
(FIREARMS : IMPLEMENTS : Sight devices : Target illuminated (e.g., via flashlight, etc.) : Luminescent, phosphorescent, luminous material)

Patent 5040323: Fishing device and methods of constructing and utilizing same
(FISHING, TRAPPING, AND VERMIN DESTROYING : FISHING : Rod : Artificial bait)

Patent 5040324: Carrier for fishing rods and reels
(FISHING, TRAPPING, AND VERMIN DESTROYING : FISHING : Rod : Cases : Hook and tackle holders)

Patent 5040325: Rotating fishing rig
(FISHING, TRAPPING, AND VERMIN DESTROYING : FISHING : Artificial bait : Hook and line connection extending through or along body : Projections and indentations for simulation and reflecting)

Patent 5040326: System for detecting and capturing pests by suction
(FISHING, TRAPPING, AND VERMIN DESTROYING : TRAPS : Holder)

Patent 5040327: Polygonal bait station
(FISHING, TRAPPING, AND VERMIN DESTROYING : VERMIN DESTROYING : Poison holders : Vaporizers)

Patent 5040328: Mushroom tray
(PLANT HUSBANDRY : MUSHROOM CULTURE : Individual support)

Patent 5040329: Method and apparatus for ultraviolet treatment of plants
(PLANT HUSBANDRY : DYNAMIC PLANT RECEPTACLE TRANSPORT, APPARATUS OR METHOD : Method)

Patent 5040330: Root separating means for plant container
(PLANT HUSBANDRY : RECEPTACLE FOR GROWING MEDIUM : For transplanting : Array of cells)

Patent 5040331: Remote controlled opening device
(MOVABLE OR REMOVABLE CLOSURES : RADIANT ENERGY CONTROL : Water accumulator-type)

Patent 5040332: Pneumatic door operator
(MOVABLE OR REMOVABLE CLOSURES : UP-AND-OVER TYPE; E.G., MOVES FROM VERTICAL TO WITHDRAWN HORIZONTAL OVERHEAD POSITION : With operator : And counterbalance : Closure swings with guide)

Patent 5040333: Movable flush-glass system for an automobile door
(MOVABLE OR REMOVABLE CLOSURES : STORED IN HOUSING : Reciprocates vertically in and out of housing : Z-bar-type edge)

Patent 5040334: Opening element of the body of an automotive vehicle
(MOVABLE OR REMOVABLE CLOSURES : PANEL WITH CLOSURE FEATURE : With means to accommodate window accessory; e.g., automobile-type door : Closure carried)

Patent 5040335: Inner panel assembly with integral energy absorber
(MOVABLE OR REMOVABLE CLOSURES : PANEL WITH CLOSURE FEATURE : With means to accommodate window accessory; e.g., automobile-type door : Closure carried)

Patent 5040336: Non-contact polishing
(ABRADING : MACHINE : Immersion : Rotary disk-shaped scouring tool)

Patent 5040337: Method and apparatus for honing aircraft blades
(ABRADING : MACHINE : Rotary tool : Rotary disk : Reciprocating work holder : Rectilinear : Rotary work holder)

Patent 5040338: Apparatus for the grinding of brake disks
(ABRADING : PRECISION DEVICE OR PROCESS - OR WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL : With indicating : Of tool or work holder position :)

Patent 5040339: Double drum polisher
(ABRADING : FRAME OR MOUNT : Portable abrader : With balancing provision)

Patent 5040340: Random orbital sander adapter
(ABRADING : FRAME OR MOUNT : Portable abrader : Orbital motion tool : Rotary disk tool)

Patent 5040341: Rotary cutter wheel
(ABRADING : RIGID TOOL : Rotary cylinder : Abrasive on one surface only)

Patent 5040342: Method and apparatus for processing glass sheets
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Glass or stone abrading : Edging : Edging)

Patent 5040343: Assembly of steel column and wooden roof truss
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : INCLINED TOP COVER (E.G., ROOF, A-FRAME) : Rafter to vertical support (e.g., stud, column, post) connection : Rafter end terminating at wall exterior face)

Patent 5040344: Prefabricated forms for concrete walls
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : WITH ADJUNCTIVE MEANS FOR ASSEMBLY OR DISASSEMBLY : Removable prop or brace combined with structure component : Threaded element engages support surface)

Patent 5040345: Stud clip for allowing vertical floating movement of a floor or roof structure
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : MULTIROOM OR LEVEL : Partition secured to and crossed by preconstructed barrier : Movable element on partition engages overhead barrier; i.e., ceiling, to secure partition in place : Interfitted trim plate)

Patent 5040346: Dust gap spacer for wall to wall carpeting
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : CONDUIT, TRIM, OR SHIELD MEMBER AT CORNER : With mechanical fastener : Cast in situ facings (e.g., corner bead))

Patent 5040347: Standardized profiles for window or door frame partitions and method of assembly
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : WINDOW OR WINDOW SASH, SILL, MULLION, OR GLAZING : Spacing pane from disparate edging : For size adjustment)

Patent 5040348: Shingle or shake panel
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : LAPPED MULTIPLANAR SURFACING; E.G., SHINGLE TYPE : Interfitted sections : Joint with fluid-handling feature : At corner of section)

Patent 5040349: Collapsible truss structures
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : OPENWORK; E.G., TRUSS, TRELLIS, GRILLE, SCREEN, FRAME, OR REBAR CHAIR : Components adjustably or collapsibly connected : Three-dimensional space-defining : Extends laterally of edge)

Patent 5040350: Grout retainer for concrete and like structures
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : ASSEMBLED IN SITU-TYPE ANCHOR OR TIE : Socket type : Separate forms fastener within socket member)

Patent 5040351: Coupling for concrete wall or floor mounting
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : PROCESSES : Tension member (e.g., re-bar))

Patent 5040352: Noise-protection elements of acrylic glass
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : COMPOSITE PREFABRICATED PANEL INCLUDING ADJUNCTIVE MEANS : Sandwich or hollow with sheet-like facing members : Parallel, transparent panes (e.g., double glass window panel, etc.) : Intermediate non-glass sheet-like component : In-turned opposed flanges form edge of door panel)

Patent 5040353: System for inspecting and recycling goods from defective packages on a blister packaging machine
(PACKAGE MAKING : WITH MEANS RESPONSIVE TO A SENSED CONDITION : Separate delivery of incomplete or defective contents or contents group : Wrap of preformed blank)

Patent 5040354: Arrangement for cleaning capping mechanisms of a rotary-type capping machine
(PACKAGE MAKING : COMBINED : Layer, stack, or column)

Patent 5040355: Method and a labelling machine for attaching wrapper labels to the neck portion of bag-type packages and the like
(PACKAGE MAKING : METHODS : Forming a cover adjunct or application of a cover adjunct to a cover : Fastening or sealing : Applying the fastener to a gathered bag neck (e.g., staple or clip) :)

Patent 5040356: Method of wrapping a load with stretchable plastic material
(PACKAGE MAKING : METHODS : Conforming by stretching or shrinking of cover over contents : Heating or cooling)

Patent 5040357: Method and apparatus for closing containers
(PACKAGE MAKING : METHODS : Closing package or filled receptacle : By heat sealing : Separate closure : By simultaneously conveying and compressing)

Patent 5040358: Method and machine for helically depositing a band of film on the vertical faces of a palletized load
(PACKAGE MAKING : APPARATUS FOR CONTRACTION OF COVER BY STRETCHING OR SHRINKING : With closing of web between package units)

Patent 5040359: Method and machine for banding a palletized load
(PACKAGE MAKING : APPARATUS FOR CONTRACTION OF COVER BY STRETCHING OR SHRINKING : With closing of web between package units)

Patent 5040360: Motorized lawn mower system with a belt driven raiseable and lowerable trimming cord device which is raiseable from an extended horizontal
(HARVESTERS : MOTORIZED HARVESTER : With selective control of drive means : By means for regulating tautness of belt drive : Including clutch-assemblages)

Patent 5040361: Snapping roller for a corn harvesting combine
(HARVESTERS : CORNSTALK TYPE : Stalk breakers : Spindles)

Patent 5040362: Harvesting implement
(HARVESTERS : CORNSTALK TYPE : Cutters : With dischargers : Endless-chain gatherer : Reel gatherer)

Patent 5040363: Modular sickle knife assembly
(HARVESTERS : CUTTING : Cutter members : Reciprocating : Sickles : Detachable sections : Cutter-bar mountings only)

Patent 5040364: Lawn mower having selective discharge means
(HARVESTERS : CUTTING : Housing or guard : With discharge opening : Reciprocating)

Patent 5040365: V-shaped lawn raking apparatus
(HARVESTERS : HAND RAKES : Combined, convertible and attachments : With ground support : With ground support)

Patent 5040366: Fluid transfer device
(POWER PLANTS : COMBUSTION PRODUCTS USED AS MOTIVE FLUID : Combustion products generator : Intermittent combustion type : With pressure actuated valve : In an axial direction)

Patent 5040367: Blocking valve control system for lift driven by variable displacement pump
(POWER PLANTS : PRESSURE FLUID SOURCE AND MOTOR : Condition responsive control of pump or motor displacement : Pump displacement controlled by pump discharge or motor feed pressure : Condition or direction responsive device)

Patent 5040368: Electrothermally operated actuator and seal
(POWER PLANTS : MOTIVE FLUID ENERGIZED BY EXTERNALLY APPLIED HEAT : Having apparatus cleaning, sealing, lubricating, purging, standby, or protecting feature : Including mingling motor exhaust steam with boiler feed water)

Patent 5040369: Method and apparatus for topping off a hydropneumatic pressure intensifier with oil
(POWER PLANTS : PRESSURE FLUID SOURCE AND MOTOR : Pulsator : With control of or by a separate power fluid, etc. : Power fluid also fed into a separate expansible chamber directly driving output means : Pressurized fluid from manual master charges slave and controls power fluid to separate master)

Patent 5040370: Integrated air separation/metallurgical process
(POWER PLANTS : MOTIVE FLUID ENERGIZED BY EXTERNALLY APPLIED HEAT : Process of power production or system operation : Including production of withdrawable product or steam for external use : Gaseous)

Patent 5040371: Fuel injectors for use with combustors
(POWER PLANTS : COMBUSTION PRODUCTS USED AS MOTIVE FLUID : Combustion products generator : Having fuel supply system : With fuel injector : With attendant coaxial air swirler : Injectors in distinct radially spaced parallel flow combustion products generators arranged to combine discharges)

Patent 5040372: Linear drive motor with flexure bearing support
(REFRIGERATION : GAS COMPRESSION, HEAT REGENERATION AND EXPANSION, E.G., STIRLING CYCLE : Thermoelectric; e.g., peltier effect)

Patent 5040373: Condensing system and operating method
(REFRIGERATION : STORAGE OF SOLIDIFIED OR LIQUIFIED GAS (E.G., CRYOGEN) : Including cryostat : Specific conduit, valve, or coupling structure)

Patent 5040374: Process and device for regulating a flow of liquid CO.sub.2, and application thereof in a cooling tunnel
(REFRIGERATION : STORAGE OF SOLIDIFIED OR LIQUIFIED GAS (E.G., CRYOGEN) : Spraying of cryogen : Specific conduit, valve, or coupling structure)

Patent 5040375: Method and device for conditioning of a gas
(REFRIGERATION : PROCESSES : Circulating external gas : With removing of moisture : By sorption : By injecting)

Patent 5040376: Air-conditioning apparatus having indoor units connected to one outdoor unit via one branch unit
(REFRIGERATION : AUTOMATIC CONTROL : Selective heating or cooling : Reversible cycle machine : By temperature)

Patent 5040377: Cooling system with improved fan control and method
(REFRIGERATION : AUTOMATIC CONTROL : Of external fluid or means : Cooling fluid for heat rejecter, e.g., condenser : External fluid and refrigeration producer)

Patent 5040378: No frost cooling process for a cooling range above zero degrees Celsius
(REFRIGERATION : AUTOMATIC CONTROL : Of external fluid or means : Air controller or director : By refrigerant)

Patent 5040379: Temperature controller of liquid cooling system
(REFRIGERATION : AUTOMATIC CONTROL : Refrigeration producer : By external cooled liquid or holdover : Of expansion zone)

Patent 5040380: Method and apparatus for the sensing of refrigerant temperatures and the control of refrigerant loading
(REFRIGERATION : AUTOMATIC CONTROL : Refrigeration producer : Of or by evaporation zone : Of expansion valve or variable restrictor : By condition at low side : At or beyond evaporator outlet, i.e., superheat : Valve isolated from float chamber)

Patent 5040381: Apparatus for cooling circuits
(REFRIGERATION : USING ELECTRICAL OR MAGNETIC EFFECT : Thermoelectric; e.g., peltier effect :)

Patent 5040382: Refrigerant recovery system
(REFRIGERATION : REFRIGERATION PRODUCER : With lubricant handling means : Lubricant separator : Lateral ice melt distributor)

Patent 5040383: Freezing plant
(REFRIGERATION : MEANS PRODUCING SHAPED OR MODIFIED CONGEALED PRODUCT : With article press means : Including inlet flow line connection)

Patent 5040384: Method for setting up a fabric on a flat knitting machine
(TEXTILES: KNITTING : FABRIC MANIPULATION : Take-ups : With suction)

Patent 5040385: Universal personal property locking device
(LOCKS : SPECIAL APPLICATION : For portable articles : Supporting stands : Protectors)

Patent 5040386: Antipanic lock with a safety-drum
(LOCKS : SPECIAL APPLICATION : For closures : Door : Emergency exit : Combination)

Patent 5040387: Vehicle brake lock assembly
(LOCKS : SPECIAL APPLICATION : For control and machine elements : Lever : Single : Externally mounted locking device : With padlock)

Patent 5040388: Automobile steering lock
(LOCKS : SPECIAL APPLICATION : For control and machine elements : Handle, handwheel or knob : Rotary or swinging : Universal mounting)

Patent 5040389: Tandem wheel attachment
(LOCKS : SPECIAL APPLICATION : For control and machine elements : Wheel : Rotation blocking : Freely movable when locked)

Patent 5040390: Lock and control assembly for a vehicle tailgate
(LOCKS : SPECIAL APPLICATION : For automotive vehicles : Hood : With switch : Brake type)

Patent 5040391: Structure for controlling the dead bolt used in an electronic lock
(LOCKS : OPERATING MECHANISM : Using a powered device (e.g., motor) : Electrical type (e.g., solenoid) : Continuously operating once initiated)

Patent 5040392: Cylinder lock
(LOCKS : OPERATING MECHANISM : Key : Single key : Tumbler type : Cylinder type : Cylinder and plug assembly : Key only controlled : Transverse of plug)

Patent 5040393: Door lock module
(LOCKS : OPERATING MECHANISM : Key : Single key : Tumbler type : Cylinder type : Cylinder attaching or mounting means : Key only controlled)

Patent 5040394: Key chain with decorative function
(LOCKS : PARTS, ATTACHMENTS, ACCESSORIES AND ADJUNCTS : For key-operated mechanism : Key holders : Flexible : Portable)

Patent 5040395: Looper control system for continuous rolling mill
(METAL DEFORMING : WITH USE OF CONTROL MEANS ENERGIZED IN RESPONSE TO ACTIVATOR STIMULATED BY CONDITION SENSOR : Metal deforming by use of roller or roller-like tool element : Including plural sensors or sensor responsive to comparison between plural conditions : Sensing work or product (e.g., by X-ray) : Sensing slack or tension (e.g., by use of dancer) : Sensing cross sectional dimension)

Patent 5040396: Portable internal roller swager
(METAL DEFORMING : BY USE OF TOOL ACTING DURING RELATIVE ROTATION BETWEEN TOOL AND WORK ABOUT INTERNAL CENTER (E.G., GYRATING OR ROTATING TOOL) : Tool orbiting or rotating about an axis : Comprising movable tool cooperating with fixed, work-spaced tool : Outwardly acting movable tool : And circumferentially spaced, work-engaging elements)

Patent 5040397: Rotary apparatus and method
(METAL DEFORMING : BY USE OF "FLYING TOOL" ENGAGING MOVING WORK : Including orbitally-moving tool-face : Passes spaced along axis of rotating tool)

 

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