Patents 5040398 - 5040653

 

 

Patent 5040398: Ceramic sleeve incorporated rolling roll
(METAL DEFORMING : BY USE OF ROLLER OR ROLLER-LIKE TOOL-ELEMENT : Including orbitally-moving tool-face)

Patent 5040399: Method of fabricating box section from steel with walls that differ in thickness
(METAL DEFORMING : BY USE OF ROLLER OR ROLLER-LIKE TOOL-ELEMENT : With modification or control of temperature of work, tool or machine : Moving in circular orbit)

Patent 5040400: Power actuated tool for installing metal corner strip
(METAL DEFORMING : WITH CUTTING : By composite tool (e.g., piercing) : With die surface extending from clamp jaw)

Patent 5040401: Re-rod bender
(METAL DEFORMING : BY RELATIVELY MOVABLE OFFSET TOOL-FACES (E.G., FOR BENDING OR DRAWING) : With tool motion in fixed path : Between and co-planar with opposed tools : Fluid pressure actuated (i.e., hydraulically or pneumatically actuated) : Pivotable opposed tools : Adjustable tool face)

Patent 5040402: Body clamp for an automobile body straightener
(METAL DEFORMING : WITH MEANS TO HANDLE WORK OR PRODUCT : By gripper and/or endless chain : With means to interrelate movement of tool and of work)

Patent 5040403: Method of changing stamping die sets
(METAL DEFORMING : WITH MEANS TO DRIVE TOOL : With means to permit tool positioning : By means to connect and/or disconnect tool from its drive)

Patent 5040404: Die changing system and apparatus for stamping presses
(METAL DEFORMING : WITH MEANS TO DRIVE TOOL : With means to permit tool positioning : By means to connect and/or disconnect tool from its drive)

Patent 5040405: Tube expander
(METAL DEFORMING : TOOL AND/OR TOOL HOLDER : Comprising work-stopping abutment)

Patent 5040407: Speedometer/odometer/cruise control tester and related methods
(MEASURING AND TESTING : INSTRUMENT PROVING OR CALIBRATING : Speed, velocity, or acceleration : Metering dispenser)

Patent 5040408: Secondary containment system using flexible piping
(MEASURING AND TESTING : WITH FLUID PRESSURE : Leakage : Fluid handling conduit in situ : Sheet or filament)

Patent 5040409: Sprinkler alarm
(MEASURING AND TESTING : WITH FLUID PRESSURE : Leakage : Fluid handling conduit in situ : Using acoustic detectors : Tensioned)

Patent 5040410: Rheometer
(MEASURING AND TESTING : LIQUID ANALYSIS OR ANALYSIS OF THE SUSPENSION OF SOLIDS IN A LIQUID : Viscosity : By solid content)

Patent 5040411: Windshield moisture sensor
(MEASURING AND TESTING : MOISTURE CONTENT OR ABSORPTION CHARACTERISTIC OF MATERIAL : Vibrator)

Patent 5040412: Evaluation of a fluctuating variable
(MEASURING AND TESTING : MOTOR AND ENGINE TESTING : Pressure derivative)

Patent 5040413: Pneumatic tire uniformity testing process and apparatus
(MEASURING AND TESTING : TIRE, TREAD OR ROADWAY : Responsive to force)

Patent 5040414: Analyzing a hydrocarbon reservoir by determining the response of that reservoir to tidal forces
(MEASURING AND TESTING : BOREHOLE OR DRILLING (E.G., DRILL LOADING FACTOR, DRILLING RATE, RATE OF FLUID FLOW) : Downhole test : By measurement of response due to force : Force)

Patent 5040415: Nonintrusive flow sensing system
(MEASURING AND TESTING : VOLUME OR RATE OF FLOW : Combined : Compound meter)

Patent 5040416: Electrical current flow sensor
(MEASURING AND TESTING : VOLUME OR RATE OF FLOW : Thermal type : With sensor housing : For temperature)

Patent 5040417: Electronic relative humidity/temperature measuring system
(MEASURING AND TESTING : GAS ANALYSIS : Moisture content or vapor pressure : Hygrometer : With electric circuitry or electric circuit component detail : Impedance : Resistance or conductivity :)

Patent 5040418: Acceleration sensor
(MEASURING AND TESTING : SPEED, VELOCITY, OR ACCELERATION : Acceleration determination utilizing inertial element : Specific type of electric sensor or specific type of magnetic sensor : Inductive or magnetic sensor (e.g., Hall effect sensor) : Frequency or phase shift)

Patent 5040419: Methods and apparatus for non-destructive testing of materials using longitudinal compression waves
(MEASURING AND TESTING : VIBRATION : By mechanical waves : Beamed : Velocity or propagation time measurement : Horizontal fulcrum)

Patent 5040420: Pressure responsive sending unit
(MEASURING AND TESTING : FLUID PRESSURE GAUGE : Diaphragm : With electrical readout : Resistive : Electromagnetic)

Patent 5040421: Measuring method of fluctuations of ground and its apparatus
(MEASURING AND TESTING : SPECIMEN STRESS OR STRAIN, OR TESTING BY STRESS OR STRAIN APPLICATION : Earth stresses : Strain multiplier)

Patent 5040422: Procedure for flow measurement and equipment therefor
(MEASURING AND TESTING : VOLUME OR RATE OF FLOW : By measuring transit time of tracer or tag : Electrical)

Patent 5040423: Method and apparatus for auditing means used for measuring an aliquot from a bulk material for measurement of one or more characteristics of
(MEASURING AND TESTING : SAMPLER, SAMPLE HANDLING, ETC. : Mounting and connection)

Patent 5040424: High volume PM.sub.10 sampling inlet
(MEASURING AND TESTING : SAMPLER, SAMPLE HANDLING, ETC. : With constituent separation : Sieve, filter, or semipermeable membrane : Rate of sample flow continuously controlled)

Patent 5040426: Drive mechanism for moving a member along a defined path
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : ROTARY DRIVEN DEVICE ADJUSTABLE DURING OPERATION RELATIVE TO ITS SUPPORTING STRUCTURE : Rotary to or from reciprocating or oscillating : Cam and slide : Axial cam : Bevel)

Patent 5040427: Moving apparatus
(FRICTION GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : CONDITION RESPONSIVE RATIO CHANGE : Fluid control : And electric or magnetic control :)

Patent 5040428: Swing reduction gear assembly
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : GEARING : Directly cooperating gears : Spur : Motor and gearing : Pin teeth)

Patent 5040429: Mechanical electric motor synchronizer
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : GEARING : Directly cooperating gears : Bevel : Motor vehicle drive : Pin teeth)

Patent 5040430: Control drive particularly a window-activated drive for motor vehicles
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : GEARING : Directly cooperating gears : Spiral : Worm : Less than 360 degrees of contact between nut and screw)

Patent 5040431: Movement guiding mechanism
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : CONTROL LEVER AND LINKAGE SYSTEMS : Multiple controlling elements for single controlled element : Power elements as controlling elements : Planar surface with orthogonal movement only : Wrist)

Patent 5040432: Control handle extension
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : CONTROL LEVER AND LINKAGE SYSTEMS : Variable output force : Handles : Extension : Pedal controlled)

Patent 5040433: Apparatus for counteracting torsional stresses
(ROTARY SHAFTS, GUDGEONS, HOUSINGS, AND FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS FOR ROTARY SHAFTS : TORQUE TRANSMITTED VIA FLEXIBLE ELEMENT : Coil spring : Plural : Perpendicular to shaft : Between axially spaced plates : With fluid damping :)

Patent 5040434: Ignition key locking device for gearshift park interlock system
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : TRANSMISSION CONTROL : Engine starting interlock : Temperature control)

Patent 5040435: Knife edge deburring apparatus
(METAL TOOLS AND IMPLEMENTS, MAKING : SAW-MAKING OR FURBISHING DEVICE OR MACHINE : Cutting : Rotary : Converging : Pliers)

Patent 5040436: Method and apparatus for tipping saw blades
(METAL TOOLS AND IMPLEMENTS, MAKING : BLANK OR PROCESS : Saws : Twist drill)

Patent 5040437: Corked bottle opener
(TOOLS : RECEPTACLE CLOSURE REMOVER : Power-, vacuum-, or fluid pressure-operated : Attached to receptacle or closure)

Patent 5040438: Powered wrench apparatus
(TOOLS : WRENCH, SCREWDRIVER, OR DRIVER THEREFOR : Machine : Round work : With support : Flexible shaft)

Patent 5040439: Adjustable wrench
(TOOLS : WRENCH, SCREWDRIVER, OR DRIVER THEREFOR : Flexible : Link : Having member with work underlying portion)

Patent 5040440: Product switching mechanism
(CUTTING : WITH PRODUCT HANDLING MEANS : Including means to divert one portion of product from another : Deflecting guide : Positionable gate in product flow path : By face-engaging means to push product broadside into stacked relation)

Patent 5040441: Punching device
(CUTTING : WITH PRODUCT HANDLING MEANS : Means to move, guide, or permit free fall or flight of product : Guide : Abutment interposed in path of free fall or flight of product : Stripper encircles moving tool)

Patent 5040442: Laminate cutting apparatus
(CUTTING : WITH MEANS TO CONVEY WORK RELATIVE TO TOOL STATION : With means to press work to work-carrier : With means to adjust additional means)

Patent 5040443: Multiple angle measuring gauge
(CUTTING : WITH WORK IMMOBILIZER : Work-stop abutment : With scale or indicator : Tool or tool support on movable clamp jaw)

Patent 5040444: Saw blade position setting apparatus
(CUTTING : ROTATABLE DISC TOOL PAIR OR TOOL AND CARRIER : With means to support work relative to tool(s) : Supporting surface and tool axis angularly related : Adjustable angular relationship : Spaced edges)

Patent 5040445: Glazed tile cutter
(CUTTING : OTHER THAN COMPLETELY THROUGH WORK THICKNESS OR THROUGH WORK PRESENTED : Scoring : Rotary scoring blade : Rotary scoring blades)

Patent 5040446: Tambourine
(MUSIC : INSTRUMENTS : Drums : Tambourines : Inside)

Patent 5040447: Electronic stringed instrument with fingering operating data memory system and navigate display device
(MUSIC : INSTRUMENTS : Electrical musical tone generation : Data storage : Digital memory circuit (e.g., RAM, ROM, etc.) : Note sequence : Accompaniment : Rhythm : Tempo control :)

Patent 5040448: Electronic musical instrument with user-programmable tone generator modules
(MUSIC : INSTRUMENTS : Electrical musical tone generation : Data storage : Digital memory circuit (e.g., RAM, ROM, etc.) : Tone synthesis or timbre control : Stops)

Patent 5040449: Shotgun shell reloader
(AMMUNITION AND EXPLOSIVE-CHARGE MAKING : AMMUNITION LOADING : Loading and shell closing : Rotary shell feed : Trimming, deburring, or other finishing operation)

Patent 5040450: Tandem brake booster control housing with axially extending ducts
(MOTORS: EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER TYPE : WORKING MEMBER POSITION FEEDBACK TO MOTIVE FLUID CONTROL : Follower type : Plural movable valve parts : One movable part unitary with working member : Torsion bar)

Patent 5040451: Radial piston pump or motor having pressure zones on the control tap for balancing the pump body
(MOTORS: EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER TYPE : THREE OR MORE CYLINDERS ARRANGED IN PARALLEL RADIAL OR CONICAL RELATIONSHIP WITH ROTARY TRANSMISSION AXIS : Radially disposed cylinders : Cooperating valve ports in cylinder and relatively movable central member : Cylinders or pistons pinned to common element)

Patent 5040452: Fluid actuators
(EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : PLURAL FLEXIBLE WALL WORKING MEMBERS : Oppositely movable walls of common chamber (69) (75) : With nonmetallic portion)

Patent 5040453: Actuator housing continuation
(EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : OSCILLATING WORKING MEMBER OR CYLINDER THEREFOR : Oscillatory shaft with radially extending vane : Plural angularly related vanes : Part forms actuator for piston side wall portion adjusting means)

Patent 5040454: Piston assembly and piston member thereof having a predetermined compression height to diameter ratio
(EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : PISTON : Non-circular : Extending through working member)

Patent 5040455: Ventilation device for automobiles
(VENTILATION : VEHICLE (E.G., AUTOMOBILE, ETC.) : Having automatic control means : Ventilation of aircraft cabin)

Patent 5040456: Screen printing frame
(PRINTING : STENCILING : Stencils : Mounts, holders and extensions : Contact member)

Patent 5040457: Printing press dampener
(PRINTING : PLANOGRAPHIC : Dampeners : Interrupter)

Patent 5040458: Device for controlling impressional forces
(PRINTING : ROLLING CONTACT MACHINES : Rotary : Transfer)

Patent 5040459: Device for metering ink in offset printing machines
(PRINTING : ROLLING CONTACT MACHINES : Rotary : Transfer : Interrupter)

Patent 5040460: Sheet register adjusting assembly
(PRINTING : ROLLING CONTACT MACHINES : Rotary : Feeding or delivering : Feeding or delivering)

Patent 5040461: Label printing and dispensing apparatus
(PRINTING : BED-AND-PLATEN MACHINES : Web : Bed-and-cylinder movements only)

Patent 5040462: Apparatus for preventing soiling from printing material
(PRINTING : CLEANING ATTACHMENTS : Anti-offset material application)

Patent 5040463: Pressure activated power supply
(AMMUNITION AND EXPLOSIVES : IGNITING DEVICES AND SYSTEMS : Ignition or detonation circuit : Including activated generator : Piezoelectric crystal : Nonmetallic)

Patent 5040464: Controlled fragmentation with fragment mix
(AMMUNITION AND EXPLOSIVES : SHELLS : Shrapnel : Structurally weakened casing : Impact-operated)

Patent 5040465: Launching projectile for electromagnetic decoys
(AMMUNITION AND EXPLOSIVES : PROJECTILES : Line carrying or filamentary material distributing : Chaff dispensing : Embedded)

Patent 5040466: Train of highway trailers and method of making
(RAILWAY ROLLING STOCK : TRAINS : Articulated : Two-car truck : Truck under first car, second car carried by first :)

Patent 5040467: Stowable patio
(HORIZONTALLY SUPPORTED PLANAR SURFACES : WITH STRUCTURAL INSTALLATION : Formed from support)

Patent 5040468: Door mounted ironing board assembly
(HORIZONTALLY SUPPORTED PLANAR SURFACES : WITH STRUCTURAL INSTALLATION : On top and side of upright wall : Support enters window recess)

Patent 5040469: Shelf system
(HORIZONTALLY SUPPORTED PLANAR SURFACES : PLURAL RELATED HORIZONTAL SURFACES : Vertically adjustable : Removably mountable in plural positions : Interlocked with surface configuration of support : Support members face each other)

Patent 5040470: Steam generating system with NO.sub.x reduction
(FURNACES : COMBINED : With boiler : Coking means)

Patent 5040471: Hand vegetable transplanter with assembly for varying quantity of liquid dispensed.
(PLANTING : PLANT SETTING : Manually operated implement : With irrigator :)

Patent 5040472: Label dispenser for sewing machines
(SEWING : SPECIAL MACHINES : Article attaching : Vertical needle)

Patent 5040473: Method of, and apparatus for, processing textile material webs, particularly for manufacturing quilts and the like
(SEWING : SPECIAL MACHINES : Quilting : Attachments)

Patent 5040474: Sewing machine including means for correcting a target memory in response to detection of X-Y frame position
(SEWING : SPECIAL MACHINES : Pattern controlled or programmed : Operator controlled data entry means : Frames)

Patent 5040475: Material handling system
(SEWING : SPECIAL MACHINES : Positionable work carrier : For stocking : Spiral pattern)

Patent 5040476: Switching device for normal and embroidery stitching in a sewing machine
(SEWING : SPECIAL MACHINES : Embroidering : Vertical needle : Fabric shifting : Electronic pattern controlled or programmed : Attachments)

Patent 5040477: Warning device for compressed air tanks
(SIGNALS AND INDICATORS : ALARMS : Fluid-pressure variation : Triangle)

Patent 5040478: Bendable marker with signage protection feature
(SIGNALS AND INDICATORS : INDICATORS : By location : By heat)

Patent 5040479: Illuminated multiple color button and method of manufacturing the same
(SIGNALS AND INDICATORS : INDICATORS : Push-button type : Sight glass)

Patent 5040480: Indicator
(SIGNALS AND INDICATORS : INDICATORS : Rotary indicator with actuating means : With illumination means : Lever or cantilever)

Patent 5040481: Apparatus for the removal of thickenings formed in coatings transversely to the direction of movement of a coated web
(COATING APPARATUS : WITH MANIPULATION OF WORK AFTER COATING TO DISTRIBUTE OR REMOVE COATING : Coating inside of hollow work)

Patent 5040482: Paint spray booth
(COATING APPARATUS : PROJECTION OR SPRAY TYPE : With hood or offtake for waste material : Endless conveyer for work)

Patent 5040483: Wallpaper tray
(COATING APPARATUS : IMMERSION OR WORK-CONFINED POOL TYPE : Running length work, longitudinally traveling : Rotary drums or receptacles)

Patent 5040484: Apparatus for retaining wafers
(COATING APPARATUS : WORK HOLDERS, OR HANDLING DEVICES : Gripper or clamped work type : Rotating conveyer for work)

Patent 5040485: Automatic car wash system
(COATING APPARATUS : CONTROL MEANS RESPONSIVE TO A RANDOMLY OCCURRING SENSED CONDITION : Responsive to attribute, absence or presence of work : Presence of work at or passage of work through coating station sensed : Having means to control coating application : By means to initiate movement of applicator or applicator adjunct :)

Patent 5040486: Symbiotic production method for microalgae and fishes
(ANIMAL HUSBANDRY : AQUATIC ANIMAL CULTURING : Fish culturing : Preserving or storing)

Patent 5040487: Method for controlling Zebra Mussel (Dreissena polymorpha)
(ANIMAL HUSBANDRY : AQUATIC ANIMAL CULTURING : Mollusk culturing : Cover, light or ray affecting)

Patent 5040488: Vehicle interior aquarium
(ANIMAL HUSBANDRY : AQUATIC ANIMAL CULTURING : Handling and transportation : Including vehicle :)

Patent 5040489: Aquarium-planter
(ANIMAL HUSBANDRY : AQUATIC ANIMAL CULTURING : Aquarium : Aquarium combination (e.g., aquarium-terrarium, etc.) : Cultchless cultivation)

Patent 5040490: Collapsible livestock transport stable
(ANIMAL HUSBANDRY : RAILROAD CAR OR OTHER LIVESTOCK LONG DISTANCE CARRYING VEHICLE (E.G., TRUCK, ETC.) : Artificially medicated egg)

Patent 5040491: Bird feeder
(ANIMAL HUSBANDRY : FEEDING DEVICE : Having a perch : Powered)

Patent 5040492: Fluidized bed combustion system and method having a recycle heat exchanger with a non-mechanical solids control system
(LIQUID HEATERS AND VAPORIZERS : MISCELLANEOUS : Catalyst :)

Patent 5040493: Automotive intake manifold with integral alternator
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : COOLING : With cooling of additional parts or materials : Coolant circulation with condensing)

Patent 5040494: Cooling apparatus for V-type internal combustion engine
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : COOLING : With liquid coolant circulating means : Common drive for pump and fan : Side wall opening)

Patent 5040495: Suction apparatus for engine
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : INTAKE MANIFOLD : Manifold tuning, balancing or pressure regulating means : Resonator chamber : Interconnection between plenums)

Patent 5040496: Two-stroke internal combustion engine
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : TWO-CYCLE : Port deflectors : Cylinder)

Patent 5040497: Engine starting aid
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : STARTING DEVICE : With charge or cylinder heating : Intake air control)

Patent 5040498: Valve arrangement for cylinders of an internal combustion engine
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : FOUR-CYCLE : Oscillating valve : Disc valve : Varying means is in the piston connection)

Patent 5040499: Intake- and/or exhaust-valve timing control system for internal combustion engines
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : POPPET VALVE OPERATING MECHANISM : With means for varying timing : Camshaft or cam characteristics : Antireverse protection)

Patent 5040500: Torque pulse compensated camshaft
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : POPPET VALVE OPERATING MECHANISM : Overhead camshaft : By cam-actuated unitary follower)

Patent 5040501: Valves and valve components
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : VALVE : Reciprocating valve : Poppet : Material or structure : Interconnection between plenums)

Patent 5040502: Crankless internal combustion engine
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : TRANSMISSION MECHANISM FROM PISTON : Crankshaft and connecting rod : Devices for opening the ignition circuit when engine stops in order to save battery)

Patent 5040503: Air and fuel delivery apparatus
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : ACCESSORIES : Covers, trays, vibrators, corrosion inhibitors, air filters : For spring)

Patent 5040504: Heat-insulating engine swirl chamber
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : PRECOMBUSTION AND MAIN COMBUSTION CHAMBERS IN SERIES : Chamber temperature control means : Interengaging rotors)

Patent 5040505: Intaking rate control device of internal combustion engine
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : ENGINE SPEED REGULATOR : Responsive to deceleration mode (e.g., engine acting as a brake) : Auxiliary air fed to the engine : Rich resupply of fuel at end of deceleration)

Patent 5040506: Air intake quantity controller for engine
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : ENGINE SPEED REGULATOR : Responsive to deceleration mode (e.g., engine acting as a brake) : Auxiliary air fed to the engine : Rich resupply of fuel at end of deceleration)

Patent 5040507: Method and device for variable idle speed control of an internal combustion engine
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : ENGINE SPEED REGULATOR : Idle speed control : Electrically operated control means : By engine speed error feedback : Dynamic state variable model : More than eight cylinder)

Patent 5040508: Throttle valve actuator
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : ENGINE SPEED REGULATOR : Open loop condition responsive : Resistance or override acts on input connection to regulator : Responsive to exhaust gas)

Patent 5040509: Control system for controlling spark timing for engine
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : SPARK IGNITION TIMING CONTROL : Electronic control : Acceleration or deceleration responsive : Acceleration responsive : Engine cylinder pressure responsive)

Patent 5040510: Method for controlling knocking in internal combustion engines
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : SPARK IGNITION TIMING CONTROL : Electronic control : Closed loop feedback control of spark timing : Combustion condition responsive : Engine knock responsive : Having specific knock detecting means : Engine operating condition is load or speed)

Patent 5040511: Fuel injection device for internal combustion engines, in particular unit fuel injector
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : CHARGE FORMING DEVICE (E.G., POLLUTION CONTROL) : Fuel injection system : Fuel pump flow regulation : Variable venturi carburetor)

Patent 5040512: Fuel injection system
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : CHARGE FORMING DEVICE (E.G., POLLUTION CONTROL) : Fuel injection system : Injection nozzle mounting means : Specific fuel line mounting means)

Patent 5040513: Open-loop/closed-loop control system for an internal combustion engine
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : CHARGE FORMING DEVICE (E.G., POLLUTION CONTROL) : Fuel injection system : Electrically actuated injector : Actuator circuit (e.g., engine condition responsive electronic circuit actuates injector valve) : Subcircuit operates on a parameter sensor output before input to main fuel control (e.g., function generator) : Memory addressed by engine speed or load)

Patent 5040514: Arrangement for injecting fuel for an internal combustion engine
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : CHARGE FORMING DEVICE (E.G., POLLUTION CONTROL) : Fuel injection system : Electrically actuated injector : Actuator circuit (e.g., engine condition responsive electronic circuit actuates injector valve) : Injector solenoid drive : Memory addressed by engine speed or load)

Patent 5040515: Apparatus for detecting throttle opening of an engine
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : CHARGE FORMING DEVICE (E.G., POLLUTION CONTROL) : Fuel injection system : Electrically actuated injector : Actuator circuit (e.g., engine condition responsive electronic circuit actuates injector valve) : Having specific transducer : Memory addressed by engine speed or load)

Patent 5040516: Double-tub fuel tank
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : CHARGE FORMING DEVICE (E.G., POLLUTION CONTROL) : With fuel pump : Specific location or mounting of pump : Fluid pressure control)

Patent 5040517: Carburetor preheater
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : CHARGE FORMING DEVICE (E.G., POLLUTION CONTROL) : Heating of combustible mixture : Heating meduim surrounds combustible mixture : Purge valve controlled by engine parameter)

Patent 5040518: Fuel vaporizer manifold
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : CHARGE FORMING DEVICE (E.G., POLLUTION CONTROL) : Heating of combustible mixture : Fuel only : Part of combustible mixture is burned)

Patent 5040519: System to prevent reverse engine operation
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : SPARK IGNITION TIMING CONTROL : Electronic control : With magneto : And capacitor discharge for ignition spark energy : Engine cylinder pressure responsive)

Patent 5040520: Limb tip cam pulley for high energy archery bow
(MECHANICAL GUNS AND PROJECTORS : SPRING : Bow : Compound bow : Having projectile supply)

Patent 5040521: Machine for cutting tiles, particularly sandstone ones
(STONE WORKING : SPLITTING, SHEARING, AND PUNCHING : Roller-type cutter : Saw blades)

Patent 5040522: Passive flexion chair for physical therapy
(SURGERY: KINESITHERAPY : KINESITHERAPY : Exercising appliance : Chair, couch, bed, or table : Foot)

Patent 5040523: Structure of physical traction machine
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Chiropractic or osteopathic implement : Extension appliance : Motorized pummelling device)

Patent 5040524: Back support
(SURGERY: SPLINT, BRACE, OR BANDAGE : ORTHOPEDIC BANDAGE : Splint or brace : Body (e.g., scoliosis brace) : By chemically reactive material (e.g., plaster cast))

Patent 5040525: Undergarment device for treating hip displacement and dislocation
(SURGERY: SPLINT, BRACE, OR BANDAGE : ORTHOPEDIC BANDAGE : Splint or brace : Lower extremity : Hand or wrist)

Patent 5040526: Surgical dressing cover
(SURGERY: SPLINT, BRACE, OR BANDAGE : ORTHOPEDIC BANDAGE : Splint or brace : Body (e.g., scoliosis brace) : By chemically reactive material (e.g., plaster cast))

Patent 5040527: Metered dose inhalation unit with slide means
(SURGERY : LIQUID MEDICAMENT ATOMIZER OR SPRAYER : Pre-pressurized container holding medicament : Gas flow induced by expansion chamber device (e.g., piston/cylinder ram, squeeze bulb, etc.))

Patent 5040528: Autonomous breathing system for underwater diver's headgear
(SURGERY : RESPIRATORY METHOD OR DEVICE : Including body or head supported means covering user's scalp : And nose and mouth also covered : Diving or swimming apparatus : Padded or cushioned)

Patent 5040529: Process for artificial ventilation for assisting the volumetric breathing of a patient
(SURGERY : RESPIRATORY METHOD OR DEVICE : Means for supplying respiratory gas under positive pressure : Substance removed from respiratory gas by cooling)

Patent 5040530: Sprayable composition using acetone solvent
(SURGERY : RESPIRATORY METHOD OR DEVICE : Means for removing substance from respiratory gas : Particulate filtering : Face mask covering a breathing passage : Flight suit)

Patent 5040531: Laser resistant ventilating device
(SURGERY : RESPIRATORY METHOD OR DEVICE : Respiratory gas supply means enters mouth or tracheotomy incision : Covering nose only)

Patent 5040532: Continuous positive airway pressure device for thoracic surgery utilizing one-lung anesthesia
(SURGERY : RESPIRATORY METHOD OR DEVICE : Respiratory gas supply means enters mouth or tracheotomy incision : Breathing passage occluder : Valve for controlling gas flow)

Patent 5040533: Implantable cardiovascular treatment device container for sensing a physiological parameter
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical therapeutic systems : Heart rate regulating (e.g., pacing) : Parameter control in response to sensed physiological load on heart : Chemical substance in blood : Respiratory movement)

Patent 5040534: Microprocessor controlled rate-responsive pacemaker having automatic rate response threshold adjustment
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical therapeutic systems : Heart rate regulating (e.g., pacing) : Parameter control in response to sensed physiological load on heart : Physical activity :)

Patent 5040535: Average amplitude controlled rate-responsive pacemaker having automatically adjustable control parameters
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical therapeutic systems : Heart rate regulating (e.g., pacing) : Parameter control in response to sensed physiological load on heart : Physical activity :)

Patent 5040536: Intravascular pressure posture detector
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical therapeutic systems : Heart rate regulating (e.g., pacing) : Parameter control in response to sensed physiological load on heart : Blood pressure : Respiratory movement)

Patent 5040537: Method and apparatus for the measurement and medical treatment using an ultrasonic wave
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Detectable material placed in body : With stereotactic device)

Patent 5040538: Pulsed light blood oxygen content sensor system and method of using same
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Measuring or detecting nonradioactive constituent of body liquid by means placed against or in body throughout test : Infrared, visible light, or ultraviolet radiation directed on or through body or constituent released therefrom : Determining blood constituent : Oxygen saturation, e.g., oximeter : Used in conjunction with associated apparatus (e.g., pacemaker) : Inserted in body)

Patent 5040539: Pulse oximeter for diagnosis of dental pulp pathology
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Measuring or detecting nonradioactive constituent of body liquid by means placed against or in body throughout test : Infrared, visible light, or ultraviolet radiation directed on or through body or constituent released therefrom : Determining blood constituent : Oxygen saturation, e.g., oximeter : Measured at specified areas of body portions : Inserted in body)

Patent 5040540: Method and apparatus for non-invasive monitoring of central venous pressure, and improved transducer therefor
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Cardiovascular : Measuring pressure in heart or blood vessel : Detecting respiratory condition)

Patent 5040541: Whole body calorimeter
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Respiratory : Measuring metabolic rate by breath test : Detecting heart sound)

Patent 5040542: Bone biopsy needle
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Sampling nonliquid body material (e.g., bone, muscle tissue, epithelial cells, etc.) : Cutting : Body pierced by tubular cutter or rod-type punch : Body pierced by tubular cutter or rod-type punch)

Patent 5040543: Movable core guidewire
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Flexible catheter guide : Indicator)

Patent 5040544: Medical electrical lead and method of manufacture
(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 5040545: Releasable lock assembly
(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 : Helical :)

Patent 5040546: Patient positioning device and method
(BEDS : SUPPORT MEANS FOR DISCRETE PORTION OF USER, USEABLE WITH BED OR SURGICAL SUPPORT : For arm or hand : Compartmented)

Patent 5040547: Device for repeatable positioning of a reference element on a human head
(SURGERY : BODY PROTECTING OR RESTRAINING DEVICES FOR PATIENTS OR INFANTS (E.G., SHIELDS, IMMOBILIZERS) : Head or face protector (e.g., lips, ears, etc.) : Tubular)

Patent 5040548: Angioplasty mehtod
(SURGERY : MISCELLANEOUS : Methods : Holding strap extending circumferentially of head or neck)

Patent 5040549: Conveyors particularly for cutting machines
(TOBACCO : PLUG OR COMPRESSED SHAPE MAKING : Continuous sheet type : With cutting : With tag or label making)

Patent 5040550: Tobacco treatment apparatus and process
(TOBACCO : TOBACCO TREATMENT : Extraction of component, other than moisture, by contact with diverse medium : By contact with hot gaseous medium)

Patent 5040551: Optimizing the oxidation of carbon monoxide
(TOBACCO : TOBACCO OR TOBACCO SUBSTITUTE PRODUCT OR COMPONENT PART THEREOF : Compositions, e.g., smoking or chewing mixture or medium : Tobacco substitute, i.e., nontobacco : Wrapper)

Patent 5040552: Metal carbide heat source
(TOBACCO : TOBACCO OR TOBACCO SUBSTITUTE PRODUCT OR COMPONENT PART THEREOF : Compositions, e.g., smoking or chewing mixture or medium : Tobacco substitute, i.e., nontobacco : Wrapper)

Patent 5040553: Dental cleaning unit
(TOILET : TOILET KIT : Including toothbrush : Having receptacle in toothbrush handle : And powder sifter)

Patent 5040554: Germicidal dental floss and method for fabrication
(TOILET : TOOTHPICK : Including cosmetic applicator)

Patent 5040555: Inflatable umbrella
(TENT, CANOPY, UMBRELLA, OR CANE : UMBRELLA : Inflatable : With independent stick)

Patent 5040556: Walker
(TENT, CANOPY, UMBRELLA, OR CANE : CANES, STICKS, CRUTCHES, AND WALKING AIDS : Walker type : Tip)

Patent 5040557: Vehicle cover system
(TENT, CANOPY, UMBRELLA, OR CANE : PORTABLE SHELTER (I.E., TENT OR CANOPY) : Canopy supported by vehicle : Automobile : Carrier associated with handle bar or front frame post)

Patent 5040558: Low thermal stress steam distribution manifold
(FLUID HANDLING : PROCESSES :)

Patent 5040559: Modulating positive shutoff mechanism
(FLUID HANDLING : PROCESSES :)

Patent 5040560: Method and apparatus for controlled modification of fluid flow
(FLUID HANDLING : PROCESSES : Affecting flow by the addition of material or energy : By fluid pressure)

Patent 5040561: Signal generating tire valve
(FLUID HANDLING : INFLATABLE ARTICLE (E.G., TIRE FILLING CHUCK AND/OR STEM) : With gauge or indicator : Co-axial inflation and relief valves)

Patent 5040562: Pressure drop signal generating valve cap for pneumatic tires
(FLUID HANDLING : INFLATABLE ARTICLE (E.G., TIRE FILLING CHUCK AND/OR STEM) : With gauge or indicator : Co-axial inflation and relief valves)

Patent 5040563: Adjustable air pressure valve
(FLUID HANDLING : LINE CONDITION CHANGE RESPONSIVE VALVES : Direct response valves (i.e., check valve type) : Reciprocating valves : Cam means for adjusting and fixing bias : Peripherally secured diaphragm)

Patent 5040564: System for exchanging containers while in operation
(FLUID HANDLING : WITH INDICATOR, REGISTER, RECORDER, ALARM OR INSPECTION MEANS : Liquid level responsive indicator, recorder or alarm : Indicator element rigidly carried by the movable element whose position is indicated)

Patent 5040565: Pilot operated control valve system
(FLUID HANDLING : SYSTEMS : Supply and exhaust : Pilot-actuated : Common to plural valve motor chambers : Concentric, central valve removable)

Patent 5040566: Ball mixing tap for cold and hot water
(FLUID HANDLING : SYSTEMS : Multi-way valve unit : Multiple inlet with single outlet : Rotary valve : Piston)

Patent 5040567: Multi-way valve
(FLUID HANDLING : SYSTEMS : Multi-way valve unit : Pivoted valve unit : Rotary valve)

Patent 5040568: Direct drive servovalve having positive radial limit stop
(FLUID HANDLING : SYSTEMS : Multi-way valve unit : Supply and exhaust : Motor-operated : Electric)

Patent 5040569: Direct-operated servo valve, fluid pressure servo mechanism and control method for the direct-operated servo valve
(FLUID HANDLING : SYSTEMS : Multi-way valve unit : Supply and exhaust : Motor-operated : Electric)

Patent 5040570: Collecting dust and selvage waste ribbon in weaving machines onto a winding spool
(TEXTILES: WEAVING : MISCELLANEOUS : Loom cleaning :)

Patent 5040571: Lifting heddle with adjustable sections
(TEXTILES: WEAVING : WARP MANIPULATION : Traversing : Leno or gauze : Doup heddle : Heddles : End motions)

Patent 5040572: Revetment mattress
(TEXTILES: WEAVING : FABRICS : Multiweft planes : Independent plies : Two-ply : Divided by stuffer warp)

Patent 5040573: Wire loop forming apparatus and method
(WIREWORKING : EYE FORMING : Coil springs)

Patent 5040574: Can filling apparatus having an improved gas venting mechanism
(FLUENT MATERIAL HANDLING, WITH RECEIVER OR RECEIVER COACTING MEANS : DIVERSE FLUID CONTAINING PRESSURE FILLING SYSTEMS INVOLVING RECEIVER GAS CONTENT MODIFICATION : Filling means controlled by gas condition in receiver : Expansible chamber of fluid pressure applying or controlling means)

Patent 5040575: Fuel tank with vapor trap connection to filler pipe
(FLUENT MATERIAL HANDLING, WITH RECEIVER OR RECEIVER COACTING MEANS : DIVERSE FLUID CONTAINING PRESSURE FILLING SYSTEMS INVOLVING RECEIVER GAS CONTENT MODIFICATION : Gas and other material separating passage or chamber : Control by level in filled receiver)

Patent 5040576: Vapor passage fuel blockage removal
(FLUENT MATERIAL HANDLING, WITH RECEIVER OR RECEIVER COACTING MEANS : DIVERSE FLUID CONTAINING PRESSURE FILLING SYSTEMS INVOLVING RECEIVER GAS CONTENT MODIFICATION : Gas and other material separating passage or chamber : Material returned to supply : Air pump external to flow line)

Patent 5040577: Vapor recovery system for fuel dispenser
(FLUENT MATERIAL HANDLING, WITH RECEIVER OR RECEIVER COACTING MEANS : DIVERSE FLUID CONTAINING PRESSURE FILLING SYSTEMS INVOLVING RECEIVER GAS CONTENT MODIFICATION : Filling with exhausting the receiver : Receiver vented to atmosphere before separation (e.g., snift))

Patent 5040579: Device for detecting leak in metering cylinder of liquid filling machine
(FLUENT MATERIAL HANDLING, WITH RECEIVER OR RECEIVER COACTING MEANS : WITH SIGNAL, INDICATOR, RECORDER, INSPECTION MEANS OR EXHIBITOR : Suction hoods and off-takes)

Patent 5040580: Fixture for holding a workpiece and guiding a router or the like
(WOODWORKING : SHAPING MACHINE : Pattern : Cutter guiding templet : Bowling alley)

Patent 5040581: Hardwood floor cutting and lacing apparatus
(WOODWORKING : SHAPING MACHINE : Pattern : Cutter guiding templet : Templet, per se : Work holder or guide also rotary)

Patent 5040582: Multi species laminated veneer lumber
(WOODWORKING : PROCESS : Securing : And cutting or shaping : Surface bonding : Including heat applying :)

Patent 5040583: Tire innerliner
(RESILIENT TIRES AND WHEELS : TIRES, RESILIENT : Pneumatic tire or inner tube : Tire characterized by its air impervious liner or inner tube : With reinflating means)

Patent 5040584: Slat device
(FLEXIBLE OR PORTABLE CLOSURE, PARTITION, OR PANEL : PLURAL STRIP, SLAT, OR PANEL TYPE : Venetian blind type : With accumulating means : Vertical type)

Patent 5040585: Solar cell panel assembly for driving a motor-driven screen apparatus
(FLEXIBLE OR PORTABLE CLOSURE, PARTITION, OR PANEL : PLURAL STRIP, SLAT, OR PANEL TYPE : With mounting or supporting means : With operating means : Strip, slat, or panel pivotally interconnected)

Patent 5040586: Banner holding device
(FLEXIBLE OR PORTABLE CLOSURE, PARTITION, OR PANEL : FABRIC FASTENING MEANS : To elongated element : Shiftable edge bar section only)

Patent 5040587: Foundry mold forming production method and system
(METAL FOUNDING : PROCESS : Shaping a forming surface (e.g., mold making, etc.) : Shaping fluent material to form mold : Forming discrete molds sequentially : Preform body embedded in or held by core member)

Patent 5040588: Methods for forming macrocomposite bodies and macrocomposite bodies produced thereby
(METAL FOUNDING : PROCESS : Shaping liquid metal against a forming surface : Composite article forming : Incorporating particulate material : Different metals)

Patent 5040589: Method and apparatus for the injection molding of metal alloys
(METAL FOUNDING : PROCESS : Shaping liquid metal against a forming surface : Pressure forming : Shaping metal and uniting to a preform)

Patent 5040590: Method of cooling a centrifugal casting mold
(METAL FOUNDING : PROCESS : Shaping liquid metal against a forming surface : Pressure forming : By centrifugal force : Positive heating or cooling of mold : Discrete contacting preforms)

Patent 5040591: Lateral closing wall for an installation for continuously casting between moving walls
(METAL FOUNDING : MEANS TO SHAPE METALLIC MATERIAL : Continuous or semicontinuous casting : Continuously advancing mold part : Roll couple mold : Rotatable or pivotal pattern plate)

Patent 5040592: Method and apparatus for separating continuous cast strip from a rotating substrate
(METAL FOUNDING : PROCESS : Shaping liquid metal against a forming surface : Continuous or semicontinuous casting : Forming filament, wire, or ribbon : Utilizing continuously advancing surface : Inorganic material)

Patent 5040593: Side feed tundish apparatus and method for the rapid solidification of molten materials
(METAL FOUNDING : PROCESS : Shaping liquid metal against a forming surface : Continuous or semicontinuous casting : Forming filament, wire, or ribbon : Utilizing continuously advancing surface : Inorganic material)

Patent 5040594: Side feed tundish apparatus and method for the alloying and rapid solidification of molten materials
(METAL FOUNDING : PROCESS : Shaping liquid metal against a forming surface : Continuous or semicontinuous casting : Forming filament, wire, or ribbon : Utilizing continuously advancing surface : Inorganic material)

Patent 5040595: Means and technique for direct cooling an emerging ingot with gas-laden coolant
(METAL FOUNDING : PROCESS : Shaping liquid metal against a forming surface : Continuous or semicontinuous casting : Specific mold or product cooling : Directly applying liquid coolant to product : Direct chill casting : And inorganic material)

Patent 5040596: Heat exchanger core
(HEAT EXCHANGE : FLOW PASSAGES FOR TWO CONFINED FLUIDS : Interdigitated plural first and plural second fluid passages : Stacked plates or shells form interplate passages : Additional transverse baffle)

Patent 5040597: Well apparatus including a pump and a firing head adapted to be inserted into a tubing which includes a perforating gun
(WELLS : MEANS FOR PERFORATING, WEAKENING, BENDING OR SEPARATING PIPE AT AN UNPREPARED POINT : With disparate below ground feature : With sealing feature (e.g., packer))

Patent 5040598: Pulling tool for use with reeled tubing and method for operating tools from wellbores
(WELLS : GRAPPLE AND WELL ANCHORED LIFTING MEANS : Parallel pipes extending along distinct paths through wellhead)

Patent 5040599: Cathodic protection
(WELLS : PROCESSES : Electric current or electrical wave energy through earth for treating : Pipe cutting means)

Patent 5040600: Geothermal wellhead repair unit
(WELLS : PROCESSES : Repairing object in well : Injected fluid comprises water and material other than inorganic gas)

Patent 5040601: Horizontal well bore system
(WELLS : PROCESSES : Graveling or filter forming : Injected fluid comprises water and material other than inorganic gas)

Patent 5040602: Inner string cementing adapter and method of use
(WELLS : PROCESSES : Cementing, plugging or consolidating : Composition of proppant)

Patent 5040603: Sequential remote control plug release system
(WELLS : PROCESSES : Cementing, plugging or consolidating : With piston separator : Horizontal well)

Patent 5040604: Sand consolidation method
(WELLS : PROCESSES : Cementing, plugging or consolidating : Using specific materials : Cement or consolidating material is organic or has organic ingredient : Organic material is resin or resinous : In combination with additional organic material (e.g., alkyls, carbon chains))

Patent 5040605: Oil recovery method and apparatus
(WELLS : PROCESSES : Heating, cooling or insulating : Perforating, weakening or separating by mechanical means or abrasive fluid)

Patent 5040606: Annulus safety valve
(WELLS : VALVES, CLOSURES OR CHANGEABLE RESTRICTORS : Fluid operated : Spring moves anchor slip relative to wedge or cam)

Patent 5040607: Production system for subsea oil wells
(WELLS : SUBMERGED WELL : Multiple wells : Pipe cutting means)

Patent 5040608: Anchorable pack-off assembly and method of seating the same
(WELLS : PROCESSES : Producing the well : Liquid introduced from well top)

Patent 5040609: Fire extinguishing composition and process
(FIRE EXTINGUISHERS : PROCESSES : Of preventing fire :)

Patent 5040610: Device for extinguishing or retarding fires
(FIRE EXTINGUISHERS : SPECIAL APPLICATIONS : Condition responsive control : Water towers)

Patent 5040611: Aircraft fire protection system
(FIRE EXTINGUISHERS : SPECIAL APPLICATIONS : For vehicles : Sensor, control and actuator)

Patent 5040612: Apparatus for fire fighting with liquid ballast in vehicle tire of tube and tubeless variety
(FIRE EXTINGUISHERS : SPECIAL APPLICATIONS : For vehicles : Sensor, control and actuator)

Patent 5040613: Counterbalanced sensing wand assembly
(EARTH WORKING : AUTOMATIC POWER CONTROL : Obstruction sensing type (includes plant sensing) :)

Patent 5040614: Self-operated edging tool
(EARTH WORKING : LAWN EDGER : Impact or grapple : With fixed cutter or furrower)

Patent 5040615: Quick attaching power-take-off conversion unit
(EARTH WORKING : WITH DRIVE MEANS FOR TOOL OR CLEANER : With specific relationship of mast-type hitch (i.e., three-point hitch) to implement : With ground support vertically adjustable relative to frame)

Patent 5040616: Shank attachment
(EARTH WORKING : OVERLOAD SHIFTING : Frangible lock (e.g., shear pin, etc.) : Swinging about fixed pivot axis)

Patent 5040617: Active harrow
(EARTH WORKING : ROLLING, ROTATING OR ORBITALLY MOVING TOOL : Tool has circumferentially spaced teeth, tines, blades or the like : Drum with axially spaced teeth or blades : Toothed bar or blade)

Patent 5040618: Pneumatic drill
(TOOL DRIVING OR IMPACTING : IMPACTING DEVICES (E.G., HAMMERS) : With means for rotating tool : Concentric)

Patent 5040619: Wireline supported perforating gun enabling oriented perforations
(BORING OR PENETRATING THE EARTH : BORING WITH EXPLOSION IN INACCESSIBLE HOLE : With position orienting or indicating :)

Patent 5040620: Methods and apparatus for drilling subterranean wells
(BORING OR PENETRATING THE EARTH : PROCESSES : Boring curved or redirected bores : Transporting sample to surface by fluid)

Patent 5040621: Flushing means for drilling tools
(BORING OR PENETRATING THE EARTH : TOOL REMOVABLE OR INSERTABLE THROUGH OR AROUND DRIVING OR DRIVEN SHAFT OR CASING : Laterally shiftable cutter element movable through shaft : Sliding wedge type (e.g., slips))

Patent 5040622: Variable depth grooved drill string member
(BORING OR PENETRATING THE EARTH : WITH TOOL SHAFT DETAIL : Helix or helically arranged structure : Telescoping motion related to relative axial rotation or oscillation)

Patent 5040623: Controlled true geometry rock bit with one piece body
(BORING OR PENETRATING THE EARTH : BIT OR BIT ELEMENT : Rolling cutter bit or rolling cutter bit element : Axle rotatable with cutter : Cone or frustum rolling cutter)

Patent 5040624: Seal assembly for roller cutter drill bit having a pressure balanced lubrication system
(BORING OR PENETRATING THE EARTH : BIT OR BIT ELEMENT : Rolling cutter bit or rolling cutter bit element : With bearing or seal details : Released by antifriction bearing disassembly)

Patent 5040625: Inequality confined combination weigher
(WEIGHING SCALES : COMPUTER : Electrical : Digital : Combinatorial scales : Counting)

Patent 5040626: Walking robots having double acting fluid driven twistor pairs as combined joints and motors and method of locomotion
(MOTOR VEHICLES : SPECIAL DRIVING DEVICE : Stepper : Steering responsive to rotary movement of superstructure)

Patent 5040627: Mounting apparatus for a battery
(MOTOR VEHICLES : POWER : Battery mountings and holders : With protector for the radiator or condenser)

Patent 5040628: Maintenance cover for an engine compartment
(MOTOR VEHICLES : POWER : Hoods : Pivoted about horizontal axis extending transversely of vehicle (e.g., alligator type or front end pivot) : With means to condense gas discharged from motor)

Patent 5040629: Motor-driven power steering apparatus
(MOTOR VEHICLES : STEERING GEAR : With electric power assist : Condition modulated : Working member part engages tie rod)

Patent 5040630: Power steering system of motor drive type
(MOTOR VEHICLES : STEERING GEAR : With electric power assist : Condition modulated : Working member part engages tie rod)

Patent 5040631: Rack and pinion auxiliary steering mechanism, especially for motor vehicles
(MOTOR VEHICLES : STEERING GEAR : With electric power assist : Condition modulated : Working member part engages tie rod)

Patent 5040632: Motorcycle
(MOTOR VEHICLES : SPECIAL WHEEL BASE : Having only two wheels : Arranged in tandem : Including endless element for transmitting drive to wheels)

Patent 5040633: Device for automatic brake of a vehicle on striking an obstacle
(MOTOR VEHICLES : WITH MEANS FOR PROMOTING SAFETY OF VEHICLE, ITS OCCUPANT OR LOAD, OR AN EXTERNAL OBJECT : Responsive to engagement of portion of perimeter of vehicle with external object : And causing application of vehicle brake : Having axis of pivot disposed between parallel planes defined by opposite sides of wheel)

Patent 5040634: Motor vehicle with a transversely-disposed engine
(MOTOR VEHICLES : POWER : Having specific motor-to-body-frame relationship : Having motor shaft parallel to rotational axis of driven wheel : With wheeled auxiliary frame, resiliently joined to body frame, for supporting motor and gearing or clutch)

Patent 5040635: Multisection pole ladder
(FIRE ESCAPE, LADDER, OR SCAFFOLD : WALL- OR FLOOR-ATTACHED : Single pole or strand : With portion overhanging roof)

Patent 5040636: Merchandise checkout work station
(MERCHANDISING : CUSTOMER SERVICE : Store service : Checkout counter : With means enabling price reading : Overhead)

Patent 5040637: Lift assembly
(ELEVATOR, INDUSTRIAL LIFT TRUCK, OR STATIONARY LIFT FOR VEHICLE : STATIONARY LIFT FOR ROADWAY VEHICLE OR REQUIRED COMPONENT THEREOF : With safety prop or braking rod for support : Having specific means contacting or on load support for stopping thereof)

Patent 5040638: Wheelchair lift mechanism
(ELEVATOR, INDUSTRIAL LIFT TRUCK, OR STATIONARY LIFT FOR VEHICLE : STAIRWAY ASSIST FOR INDIVIDUAL OR MINOR BARRIER (E.G., CURB) LIFT FOR IMPAIRED INDIVIDUAL :)

Patent 5040639: Elevator valve apparatus
(ELEVATOR, INDUSTRIAL LIFT TRUCK, OR STATIONARY LIFT FOR VEHICLE : HAVING SPECIFIC LOAD SUPPORT DRIVE-MEANS OR ITS CONTROL : Includes fluid supporting ram in drive-means : With fluid flow controlling means : Having cable guiding pulley wheel spaced therefrom)

Patent 5040640: Piezoresistive elevator button
(ELEVATOR, INDUSTRIAL LIFT TRUCK, OR STATIONARY LIFT FOR VEHICLE : WITH CALL REGISTRATION MEANS : Includes movable contact component on support for engaging shaft structure)

Patent 5040641: Wheel assembly
(BRAKES : TO RETARD ROLLING OF CASTER : Electrical)

Patent 5040642: Disc brake and cap seal therefor
(BRAKES : ROD : Axially movable brake element or housing therefor : Retainer for brake element : Including actuator slidable in plane parallel to axis of rotation of wheel : On axially extending pin : Pivotable actuator)

Patent 5040643: Radial torque limiter
(BRAKES : FRICTIONAL VIBRATION DAMPER : Automatic : Differential movement : Horse pull)

Patent 5040644: Engine braking system
(BRAKES : FRICTIONAL VIBRATION DAMPER : Spring : Electromagnet)

Patent 5040645: Cylinder piston device
(BRAKES : INTERNAL-RESISTANCE MOTION RETARDER : Position of thrust member relative to chamber : Having aperture in chamber wall : Plural, successively encountered apertures : Adjusting the tension via (a) compressing or expanding or (b) different strength springs)

Patent 5040646: Component for absorbing energy
(BRAKES : PLASTIC DEFORMATION OR BREAKAGE OF RETARDER ELEMENT (E.G., IMPACT ABSORBER) : Intermittent)

Patent 5040647: Contoured floating friction ring for automatic transmission torque converters
(CLUTCHES AND POWER-STOP CONTROL : VORTEX-FLOW DRIVE AND CLUTCH : Including drive-lockup clutch : Alternatively operative clutches)

Patent 5040648: Electrohydraulic control device for a drive train of a vehicle
(CLUTCHES AND POWER-STOP CONTROL : TRANSMISSION CONTROL AND CLUTCH CONTROL : Common control : Power-operated clutch : Fluid-press operated : Electrically triggered :)

Patent 5040649: HST type axle driving apparatus with brake and transmission interlock
(CLUTCHES AND POWER-STOP CONTROL : TRANSMISSION AND BRAKE : Motor vehicle : Brake control affects transmission change : Brake application neutralizes transmission : With separate manual operator)

Patent 5040650: Power transmission
(CLUTCHES AND POWER-STOP CONTROL : TRANSMISSION AND BRAKE : Motor vehicle : Back-pedaling brake (e.g., coaster brake))

Patent 5040651: Self actuator for cam phaser with sprag clutch
(CLUTCHES AND POWER-STOP CONTROL : CLUTCHES : Automatic : One-way engaging : Wedging pawl or block : Ball or roller)

Patent 5040652: Cylindrical and permutation lock arrangements with clutch
(LOCKS : SPECIAL APPLICATION : For control and machine elements : Rotary shaft : Freely movable when locked : Shaft-carried clutch : Latching bolt)

Patent 5040653: Engagement and disengagement control for a friction device
(CLUTCHES AND POWER-STOP CONTROL : CLUTCHES : Operators : Fluid pressure : Operator for axially engaging elements)

 

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