Patents 5040654 - 5040907

 

 

Patent 5040654: Manual connect-disconnect coupling
(CLUTCHES AND POWER-STOP CONTROL : CLUTCHES : Locks : Lubrication of ancillary clutch parts)

Patent 5040655: Variable length roller table
(CONVEYORS, CHUTES, SKIDS, GUIDES, AND WAYS : ROLLERWAYS : Submerging and rising : Vertical)

Patent 5040656: Coin-controlled apparatus for locking shopping carts together
(CHECK-ACTUATED CONTROL MECHANISMS : CONTROL MECHANISM ACTUATED BY CHECK, OTHER THAN COIN (E.G., SLUG, TOKEN, CARD, ETC.), WHICH IS MUTILATED OR RETAINED : Having means to test physical characteristic of check : And means to test physical characteristic of check)

Patent 5040657: Apparatus for coin sorting and counting
(CHECK-ACTUATED CONTROL MECHANISMS : INCLUDING MEANS TO TEST VALIDITY OF CHECK : By testing material composition : Having electric circuit influenced by check : Circuit includes elongated contact (e.g., long slide, etc.))

Patent 5040658: Coin divertor assembly
(CHECK-ACTUATED CONTROL MECHANISMS : INCLUDING SPECIFIC CHECK PASSAGEWAY (E.G., CHUTE DETAIL, ETC.) : And movable check diverter : By spring counterbalance)

Patent 5040659: Indicating apparatus for passenger conveyor, indicating body used therefor and method of assembling the apparatus
(CONVEYORS: POWER-DRIVEN : CONVEYOR OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR SPECIALIZED TO CONVEY PEOPLE : With means to facilitate passenger entry or exit : By means responsive to an unsafe operating characteristic of the system)

Patent 5040660: Cop sorting and transporting system
(CONVEYORS: POWER-DRIVEN : CONVEYOR ARRANGEMENT FOR SELECTING AMONG PLURAL SOURCES OR DESTINATIONS : With selection responsive to means containing or introducing changeable operating instructions : By selectively positioned abutment means : Having plural abutments arranged in a specific pattern : Conveyor detector indexes code)

Patent 5040661: Container transport method and device
(CONVEYORS: POWER-DRIVEN : CONVEYOR FOR CHANGING ATTITUDE OF ITEM RELATIVE TO CONVEYED DIRECTION : By conveying randomly faced items and turning items to uniform facing : With control means actuated in response to sensing of improperly faced item : Including orbiting progression of item-fitting elements passing through supply of scrambled items)

Patent 5040662: Container erecting system
(CONVEYORS: POWER-DRIVEN : CONVEYOR FOR CHANGING ATTITUDE OF ITEM RELATIVE TO CONVEYED DIRECTION : For changing both the elevation and the posture of successive items : By an orbitally moving conveyor : Orbiting conveyor-inverter means)

Patent 5040663: Apparatus and method for stacking
(CONVEYORS: POWER-DRIVEN : CONVEYOR SYSTEM FOR ESTABLISHING AND MOVING A GROUP OF ITEMS : Subdivides continuous item stream into longitudinally spaced groups : By different speed conveyors : With spaced dividers on conveyor limiting group size : By turntable which lifts, turns and lowers item(s))

Patent 5040664: Shavings conveyor
(CONVEYORS: POWER-DRIVEN : CONVEYOR SECTION : Pusher conveyor and separate load support surface : Condition responsive control : Composite)

Patent 5040665: Removing apparatus for paper sheets, fold sections, paper duct, etc., in rotary press
(CONVEYORS: POWER-DRIVEN : CONVEYOR SECTION : Pusher conveyor and separate load support surface : Reciprocating pusher : Mounted on a carrier : Plural pushers : Oscillating about axis or axes : Axis or axes transverse to path of travel :)

Patent 5040666: Vibrating two mass conveyor apparatus
(CONVEYORS: POWER-DRIVEN : CONVEYOR SECTION : Reciprocating conveying surface : Vibratory conveying member : Conveying member having support or drive : With damper for conveying member or support : Oscillating about axis or axes)

Patent 5040667: Variable-speed pallet conveyor
(CONVEYORS: POWER-DRIVEN : CONVEYOR SECTION : Load-supporting rolls moved about endless path : Including set of alternately-acting load-support members)

Patent 5040668: Transport carrier conveyor
(CONVEYORS: POWER-DRIVEN : CONVEYOR SECTION : Load-supporting rolls moved about endless path : Including set of alternately-acting load-support members)

Patent 5040669: Duplex conveyor
(CONVEYORS: POWER-DRIVEN : CONVEYOR SECTION : Live roll : Having means to adjust position of roll relative to load (i.e., vertically, horizontally, angularly, etc.) : Live roll is driven by load sensor (e.g., trigger roller))

Patent 5040670: Conveyor for tortilla making machine
(CONVEYORS: POWER-DRIVEN : CONVEYOR SECTION : Endless conveyor : Carrier belt drive means : Wheel with radial teeth-engaging carrier belt or means connected therewith : Brake means directly engages carrier belt)

Patent 5040671: Protective case for collectible flat items
(SPECIAL RECEPTACLE OR PACKAGE : FOR POCKET OR PERSONAL USE : Ticket case : Including key retainer for common mounting of plural keys)

Patent 5040672: Article carrier and blank therefor
(SPECIAL RECEPTACLE OR PACKAGE : PORTABLE SEGREGATING CARRIER FOR PLURAL CYLINDRICAL BEVERAGE-TYPE RECEPTACLES (E.G., BEER CANS, POP BOTTLES) : Pendent from handle : Finger-hole carrier means)

Patent 5040673: Stationery case having a whistle
(SPECIAL RECEPTACLE OR PACKAGE : FOR PLURAL STATIONERY IMPLEMENTS : Gas medium)

Patent 5040674: Cigarette pack display container
(SPECIAL RECEPTACLE OR PACKAGE : FOR TOBACCO, PIPE OR CIGARETTE HOLDER : For pocket or personal use)

Patent 5040675: Golf ball accessory
(SPECIAL RECEPTACLE OR PACKAGE : FOR A SPORT IMPLEMENT, EXERCISE DEVICE, OR GAME : For a ball : Golf bag)

Patent 5040676: Container and dispenser for an aneurysm clip
(SPECIAL RECEPTACLE OR PACKAGE : FOR A FASTENER : Surgical or wound type : Including lead or terminal retainer)

Patent 5040677: Container for storage and distribution of a skin wound dressing
(SPECIAL RECEPTACLE OR PACKAGE : FOR BODY TREATMENT ARTICLE OR MATERIAL (I.E., "SURGICAL" OR THERAPEUTIC TYPE) : Bandage, drape or dressing : Single unit)

Patent 5040678: Biological sample transport container
(SPECIAL RECEPTACLE OR PACKAGE : FOR PLURAL RODLIKE ARTICLES : Dental)

Patent 5040679: Toilet accessory for concealing toilet articles
(SPECIAL RECEPTACLE OR PACKAGE : WITH ORNAMENTATION OR SIMULATION : Fragile or sensitive (e.g., glass mirror))

Patent 5040680: Dispensing container
(SPECIAL RECEPTACLE OR PACKAGE : WITH INDICIA OR AREA MODIFIED FOR INDICIA : Simulates wearing of article)

Patent 5040681: Desk organizer or the like
(SPECIAL RECEPTACLE OR PACKAGE : STRUCTURAL FEATURES FOR VERTICAL STACKING, I.E., SIMILAR RECEPTACLES : Cup and saucer type)

Patent 5040682: Container reconfiguring system
(SPECIAL RECEPTACLE OR PACKAGE : STRUCTURAL FEATURES FOR NESTING IDENTICAL RECEPTACLES OR CLOSURES : Having defined means to limit extent of nesting : Corner lug or ear type)

Patent 5040683: Shipping wedge, and blank for forming such a wedge
(SPECIAL RECEPTACLE OR PACKAGE : SHOCK PROTECTION TYPE (E.G., FREE FALL) : For refuse)

Patent 5040684: Foldable multi-ply shock-absorbing edge protector
(SPECIAL RECEPTACLE OR PACKAGE : SHOCK PROTECTION TYPE (E.G., FREE FALL) : With distinct corner or edge protector : In situ)

Patent 5040685: Soft pack, especially paper tissue pack
(ENVELOPES, WRAPPERS, AND PAPERBOARD BOXES : WRAPPER : Including means to facilitate severing the wrapper (e.g., cutting, tearing, etc.) : Tongue)

Patent 5040686: Arrangement for hanging brassieres
(SUPPORTS: RACKS : SPECIAL ARTICLE : Apparel : Unlocked retained key)

Patent 5040687: Wall-mounted compact disc display
(SUPPORTS: RACKS : SPECIAL ARTICLE : Recorded music type : Foldable)

Patent 5040688: Foldable display
(SUPPORTS: RACKS : SPECIAL ARTICLE : Stacked Articles : Card or sheet : Terraced pockets : With impaling means)

Patent 5040689: Rotating filing cabinet
(SUPPORTS: RACKS : ENDLESS CARRIER TYPE : Line covers)

Patent 5040690: Rolling container
(SUPPORTS: RACKS : SHELF TYPE : Of sheet material : Cantilevered)

Patent 5040691: Child-resistant, easy opening package
(BOTTLES AND JARS : CLOSURES : Having warning means or means impeding closure removal (e.g., child proof) : Flexible locking member integral with or attached to closure : Closure guided in simultaneous turning and reciprocating movement (e.g., threaded))

Patent 5040692: Tamper indicating closure
(BOTTLES AND JARS : CLOSURES : Frangible member or portion : Twist-off motion frees reusable closure : Spring type)

Patent 5040693: Liner for a cargo container and a method of installing a liner inside a cargo container
(RECEPTACLES : FREIGHT CONTAINERS : Compartmented table dish)

Patent 5040694: Locking removable cap and method of assembly and installation thereof
(RECEPTACLES : CLOSURES : Closures interconnected for common opening movement : Secondary closure guided in reciprocating movement)

Patent 5040695: Tear off hinge
(RECEPTACLES : CLOSURES : With closure opening arrangements for means (e.g., opening devices) : Frangible member or portion : About line or point of weakness : With gripping means (e.g., pull tab) : Gripping means attached to or integral with member or portion (e.g., pull tab))

Patent 5040696: Extended length packaging
(ENVELOPES, WRAPPERS, AND PAPERBOARD BOXES : PAPERBOARD BOX : Multi-layer side or bottom wall having two or more layers of paperboard which are initially separate from each other and are coextensive with each other throughout substantially the entire extent of the wall : The bottom wall is spaced upwardly from the bottom edges of the side walls)

Patent 5040697: Water heater construction and sealing device therefor
(RECEPTACLES : STATIONARY TANK : For hot water heater or boiler : Foam insulation)

Patent 5040698: Containers
(RECEPTACLES : SIDEWALL STRUCTURE : Contoured sidewall (e.g., curved, corrugated, ribbed, variable thickness, etc.) : Corrugated : Axially extending only : With gasket or packing)

Patent 5040699: Fluid compounding method and apparatus
(DISPENSING : PROCESSES OF DISPENSING :)

Patent 5040700: Melted cheese dispenser warming method and apparatus
(DISPENSING : WITH HEATING OR COOLING MEANS : Heating only : By electrical energy : For common path)

Patent 5040701: Manually actuated dispensing pump sprayer having a removable nozzle locking element
(DISPENSING : WITH LOCK OR FASTENING SEAL : Single-use fastening seal : Frangible : Pull tab : Vertical axis)

Patent 5040702: Manually actuated dispensing pump sprayer having a removable nozzle locking element
(DISPENSING : WITH LOCK OR FASTENING SEAL : Single-use fastening seal : Frangible : Pull tab : Vertical axis)

Patent 5040703: Bottle closure system with repressurization and dispensing means
(DISPENSING : WITH CASING OR SUPPORT : Rotatable)

Patent 5040704: Method and apparatus for dispensing product from a product bag
(DISPENSING : WITH DISCHARGE ASSISTANT (E.G., IMPELLER, PUMP, CONVEYER, MOVABLE TRAP CHAMBER, ETC.) : Fluid pressure : Scoop type)

Patent 5040705: Flow control apparatus for container valve
(DISPENSING : WITH DISCHARGE ASSISTANT (E.G., IMPELLER, PUMP, CONVEYER, MOVABLE TRAP CHAMBER, ETC.) : Fluid pressure : Valve actuated by nozzle or through valve outlet : With container-carried actuating lever : Scoop type)

Patent 5040706: Liquid droplet dispensing apparatus
(DISPENSING : WITH FRANGIBLE CLOSURE FOR OUTLET : About line or point of weakness : With integral gripping means (e.g., pull tab) : Tool serves as closure)

Patent 5040707: Hanger for jacket and trousers with clamping trouser bar
(APPAREL APPARATUS : GARMENT HANGERS : Skirt or trousers : With clamp : With clamp)

Patent 5040708: Caddy for needle punch tools and spools of thread
(APPAREL APPARATUS : SPOOL AND IMPLEMENT HOLDERS : Awl)

Patent 5040709: Water bottle and cage for a bicycle
(PACKAGE AND ARTICLE CARRIERS : VEHICLE ATTACHED : Carrier attached cycle : Liquid-holding receptacle carried by or formed as structural part of the carrier : Carrier attached to truck bed portion of vehicle)

Patent 5040710: Utility rack
(PACKAGE AND ARTICLE CARRIERS : VEHICLE ATTACHED : Carrier attached cycle : Convertible : Carrier attached to truck bed portion of vehicle)

Patent 5040711: Lawn mower apparatus for holding lawn care supplies
(PACKAGE AND ARTICLE CARRIERS : VEHICLE ATTACHED : Article carrier secured to vehicle by flaccid securing means : Article retaining means)

Patent 5040712: Mounting system for car telephone
(PACKAGE AND ARTICLE CARRIERS : VEHICLE ATTACHED : Bracket connected to vehicle : Bracket and article holding means are separable : Strap fastener)

Patent 5040713: Lateral tear tape stand
(SEVERING BY TEARING OR BREAKING : SEVERING BY MANUALLY FORCING AGAINST FIXED EDGE : With feed-out of predetermined length from work supply : Manually operated feed-out mechanism : With feed-out of lead-end to aid initial grasping)

Patent 5040714: Bore forming sealed coupling and process
(PIPE JOINTS OR COUPLINGS : PACKED : Flanged pipe : Lugged pipe, rotary engagement)

Patent 5040715: Apparatus and method for placing staples in laparoscopic or endoscopic procedures
(ELONGATED-MEMBER-DRIVING APPARATUS : SURGICAL STAPLER : With magazine : Responsive to a condition or position of a staple magazine)

Patent 5040716: Pipe welding apparatus
(METAL FUSION BONDING : WITH MEANS TO HANDLE WORK OR PRODUCT : Including means to orient work or position work portion relative to another work portion : Pipe joint aligner : With associated bath of liquid flux or filler)

Patent 5040717: Solder delivery system
(METAL FUSION BONDING : SOLDER FORM : Having means to treat flux or filler)

Patent 5040718: Method of repairing damages in superalloys
(METAL FUSION BONDING : PROCESS : Repairing, restoring, or renewing product for reuse : Cold rolling)

Patent 5040719: Combination drinking vessel and cup holder with storable insert
(RECEPTACLES : CONTAINER ATTACHMENT OR ADJUNCT : Container holder : Disposable cup holder : In holder separate from container)

Patent 5040720: Return envelope mailer
(ENVELOPES, WRAPPERS, AND PAPERBOARD BOXES : ENVELOPE : Series : Box material coated, laminated, or permeated with a thermoplastic material)

Patent 5040721: Wedge carton and insert assembly
(ENVELOPES, WRAPPERS, AND PAPERBOARD BOXES : PAPERBOARD BOX : Including a polygonal, nonrectangular wall : Trapezoidal :)

Patent 5040722: Packing box with self-lockable closure and packing method therefor
(ENVELOPES, WRAPPERS, AND PAPERBOARD BOXES : PAPERBOARD BOX : Lifting or suspending element (e.g., handle) : One-piece with the box : Box includes hand-receiving aperture : Hand-receiving aperture extends through a box sidewall : Apertured sidewall includes a downwardly folded extension of itself :)

Patent 5040723: Mailbox signalling device
(DEPOSIT AND COLLECTION RECEPTACLES : LETTER BOXES : Package clips and pockets : Sight : Door-controlled :)

Patent 5040724: Electronic control system for an oven
(AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY REGULATION : FURNACE CONTROLLED : Domestic oven controls : Ports closed by valve action)

Patent 5040725: Adaptive controller for forced hot water heating systems
(HEATING SYSTEMS : AUTOMATIC CONTROL : Water : Steam)

Patent 5040726: Solar energy powered water fountain
(FLUID SPRINKLING, SPRAYING, AND DIFFUSING : FOUNTAINS OR DRINKING TUBES AND STRAWS : Ornamental : With charging electrode mounted on spray device)

Patent 5040727: Unit fuel injector with plunger minor diameter floating sleeve
(FLUID SPRINKLING, SPRAYING, AND DIFFUSING : UNITARY INJECTION NOZZLE AND PUMP OR ACCUMULATOR PLUNGER : Plunger interconnected or mounted valve (e.g., outlet valve) : Moving feeder for fusible wire or rod)

Patent 5040728: Composite valving rod scraper device and cartridge
(FLUID SPRINKLING, SPRAYING, AND DIFFUSING : WITH CLEANING MEANS, DRIP COLLECTING, WASTE DISPOSAL OR SOIL PREVENTING GUARDS OR SHIELDS : Nozzle cleaner, flusher or drainer : Solid scraping or clearing member : Member and nozzle mounted for relative motion : Member is in flow line :)

Patent 5040729: Sprinkler system
(FLUID SPRINKLING, SPRAYING, AND DIFFUSING : WITH FIXED SUPPORT FOR OR GROUND INSTALLED SUPPLY MEANS (E.G., STATIC CONSTRUCTIONAL INSTALLATIONS) : Embedded or buried sprinkler : Reciprocating)

Patent 5040730: Thrust reverser door having an exhaust gas passage
(FLUID SPRINKLING, SPRAYING, AND DIFFUSING : REACTION MOTOR DISCHARGE NOZZLE : With means controlling amount, shape or direction of discharge stream : Fluid jet for stream deflection : Distributor vibrating or jarring means)

Patent 5040731: Electromagnetic fuel injection and method of producing the same
(FLUID SPRINKLING, SPRAYING, AND DIFFUSING : INCLUDING VALVE MEANS IN FLOW LINE : Reciprocating : Injection nozzle type : Electromagnetically operated valve (e.g., ball-type) : Elongated armature with integral projection : Rotated into deflecting position)

Patent 5040732: Paint spray gun
(FLUID SPRINKLING, SPRAYING, AND DIFFUSING : ELECTROSTATIC TYPE : With fluid entrainment : With charging electrode mounted on spray device : Extending forward of material outlet :)

Patent 5040733: Air driven hydraulic spraying system
(FLUID SPRINKLING, SPRAYING, AND DIFFUSING : MOBILE DISTRIBUTOR : Track or guideway : Reciprocating : Supply line traversing means)

Patent 5040734: Method for determining physical properties
(SOLID MATERIAL COMMINUTION OR DISINTEGRATION : : Miscellaneous : Of coal)

Patent 5040735: Meat grinder with meat tearing attachment
(SOLID MATERIAL COMMINUTION OR DISINTEGRATION : : Helical pusher inside tube moves material toward perforated member : Separator in feed to comminuting zone)

Patent 5040736: Device for refining cellulose-containing material
(SOLID MATERIAL COMMINUTION OR DISINTEGRATION : : Cooperating comminuting surfaces (e.g., jaw crusher) : Rotary surface (or surfaces) : Axial or radial flow of material (e.g., disc mill, or cone and shell mill) : With feed and/or discharge mechanism or control : Axially mounted rotary propeller or screw : Horizontal axis : Adjustable pivot)

Patent 5040737: Cutting and winding device for film strips
(WINDING, TENSIONING, OR GUIDING : CONVOLUTE WINDING OF MATERIAL : With cutting, perforating, or notching : Sequential cutting stations : Longitudinal and transverse severing : Coil (package) diameter responsive)

Patent 5040738: Rewinding machine for the formation of logs of wound paper which can be cut to form usable small rolls
(WINDING, TENSIONING, OR GUIDING : CONVOLUTE WINDING OF MATERIAL : With particular material connection to take-up : Bonded (e.g., adhesive or water) : Multiple coil groups)

Patent 5040739: Film-thrusting cassette
(WINDING, TENSIONING, OR GUIDING : UNWINDING AND REWINDING A MACHINE CONVERTIBLE INFORMATION CARRIER (E.G., MAGNETIC TAPE OR PHOTOGRAPHIC FILM) : Cartridge system (i.e., cartridge work station or cartridge) : Single coil cartridge (e.g., film magazine) : With means to facilitate unwinding : Separable or hinged sections)

Patent 5040740: Dual safety belt retractor with single switch assembly
(WINDING, TENSIONING, OR GUIDING : REELING DEVICE : With spring motor : Lock against spool unwinding : Manually operated : Ball operator)

Patent 5040741: Method and apparatus for establishing and maintaining a selected tension on uncoiling wire
(WINDING, TENSIONING, OR GUIDING : STRAND UNWINDING DEVICE : Thread fastener or guide)

Patent 5040742: Equipment for the start-up control of bobbin creels
(WINDING, TENSIONING, OR GUIDING : SUPPORT FOR A STRAND MATERIAL HOLDER : For bobbins (i.e., commercial-type strand packages) : Creel : Warp type : Permits unwinding)

Patent 5040743: Spinning reel with rear-actuated front drag
(WINDING, TENSIONING, OR GUIDING : REELING DEVICE : Fishing rod reel : Axial unwinding (i.e., spinning reel) : With brake : Continuously applied : Between spool and spool shaft : Rotor and snubber shiftable axially)

Patent 5040744: Missile filament dispensing arrangement
(AERONAUTICS : MISSILE STABILIZATION OR TRAJECTORY CONTROL : Remote control : Trailing wire :)

Patent 5040745: Setting device for a control surface
(AERONAUTICS : MISSILE STABILIZATION OR TRAJECTORY CONTROL : Automatic guidance : Attitude control mechanisms : Celestial navigation)

Patent 5040746: Finned projectile with supplementary fins
(AERONAUTICS : MISSILE STABILIZATION OR TRAJECTORY CONTROL : Externally mounted stabilizing appendage (e.g., fin) : Collapsible : Fluid reaction type)

Patent 5040747: Gripping and locking arrangement for aircraft flap doors or undercarriages
(AERONAUTICS : LANDING GEAR : Retractable : Gas release)

Patent 5040748: Payload adapter ring
(AERONAUTICS : SPACECRAFT : Externally mounted stabilizing appendage (e.g., fin))

Patent 5040749: Spacecraft berthing mechanism with discrete impact attennation means
(AERONAUTICS : SPACECRAFT : Reentry vehicle : Rendezvous and docking : Radially rotating)

Patent 5040750: Eavestrough hook and leaf guard
(SUPPORTS : EAVES TROUGH : Wall bracket : Double clamp)

Patent 5040751: Adjustable pipe hanger
(SUPPORTS : PIPE OR CABLE : Suspended : Pipe rings or clamps : Cylindrical support)

Patent 5040752: Wire management clip
(SUPPORTS : PIPE OR CABLE : Brackets : With support penetrating means : With bridle ring)

Patent 5040753: Pipe support
(SUPPORTS : PIPE OR CABLE : Brackets : With ring or clamp : Resilient gripping clip or clasp : Including plural, staff-engaging adjusting screws)

Patent 5040754: Refuse collector
(SUPPORTS : BAG HOLDERS : Stands : Folded hose)

Patent 5040755: Garbage bag holding and storage frame
(SUPPORTS : BAG HOLDERS : Mouth holding frames : Wheeled)

Patent 5040756: Nursing apparatus with non-tangling tube
(SUPPORTS : NURSING BOTTLE TYPE : Bracket : With clamp)

Patent 5040757: Wrist support for use with an office machine having a keyboard
(SUPPORTS : ARMREST OR HEADREST : Armrest for writer : Adjustable height : With clamp or hold-down)

Patent 5040758: Level adjustment device, particularly for furniture
(SUPPORTS : STAND : Understructure : Elevating or leveling device : Screw threaded : Rotating about a vertical pivot)

Patent 5040759: Camera mount for taking panoramic pictures
(SUPPORTS : STAND : To hold a particular article : Having platform for mounting article directly above stationary stand (e.g., tripod head) : On a vertical axis : Rotating about a vertical pivot : Pivot operated by gear system)

Patent 5040760: Support for computer keyboard
(SUPPORTS : BRACKETS : Adjustable : Plural joints : Horizontal pivots : Having vertical adjustment)

Patent 5040761: Handy adjusting assembly for disposable cup holder
(SUPPORTS : BRACKETS : Article holding means : Receptacle type : Canted clutch collar)

Patent 5040762: Artist's easel
(SUPPORTS : EASEL; BOOK, COPY OR MUSIC SCORE HOLDER : Knockdown or collapsible : Pivoted to base or stand intermediate edges)

Patent 5040763: Golf cart umbrella holder
(SUPPORTS : STAFF TYPE : Bracket : Vertical staff : Plural means, vertically spaced)

Patent 5040764: Low frequency vibration absorber
(SUPPORTS : RESILIENT SUPPORT : Nonmetallic resilient element : Including rigid coaxial pin or bushing : Mat or pad)

Patent 5040765: Cantilever support system for taking up objects running on roller wheels
(SUPPORTS : MACHINERY SUPPORT : Movable machine : Vertical movement : About axis intersecting machine shaft)

Patent 5040766: Adjustable printer stand
(SUPPORTS : MACHINERY SUPPORT : Adjustable size : Vertical movement)

Patent 5040767: Traveling stand for traveling type industrial robot device
(SUPPORTS : MACHINERY SUPPORT : Base or platform : Including masonry or concrete : About axis intersecting machine shaft)

Patent 5040768: Powdery article supply valve mechanism
(VALVES AND VALVE ACTUATION : FLUID ACTUATED OR RETARDED : Piston type expansible chamber reciprocating valve actuator : Coaxial actuator, seat and valve : Coaxial spring biasing means between valve and actuator : Diaphragm or bellows motor element)

Patent 5040769: Cold-weather fuel nozzle attachment
(VALVES AND VALVE ACTUATION : WITH MEANS FOR BLOCKING OR DISABLING ACTUATOR : Attachments : Spring)

Patent 5040770: Device for transforming a laminar fluid flow into drops
(VALVES AND VALVE ACTUATION : WITH MATERIAL GUIDE OR RESTRICTOR : Drop forming restrictor : Venturi restrictor)

Patent 5040771: Overlash jig
(IMPLEMENTS OR APPARATUS FOR APPLYING PUSHING OR PULLING FORCE : METHOD OR APPARATUS FOR PLACEMENT OF CONDUCTIVE WIRE : Cable lashing : Step-by-step type (e.g., by camming against messenger))

Patent 5040772: Rider protection system
(FENCES : RAIL : Connections)

Patent 5040773: Method and apparatus for temperature-controlled skull melting
(METALLURGICAL APPARATUS : WITH CONTROL MEANS RESPONSIVE TO SENSED CONDITION : With temperature sensor : By means positioning dispenser)

Patent 5040774: Hydraulic damping bushing
(SPRING DEVICES : RESILIENT SHOCK OR VIBRATION ABSORBER : Including energy absorbing means or feature (e.g., supplemental vehicle equipment, such as motor mount, seat, etc., including additional fluid or friction energy absorber) : Having concentric coaxial spring between plural confining means for radial force : Seal)

Patent 5040775: Upper support for shock absorber in suspension system
(SPRING DEVICES : VEHICLE : Mechanical spring and nonresilient retarder (e.g., shock absorber) : Fluid retarder : Elastomeric spring : Mounted at end of retarder : Nested coil springs)

Patent 5040776: Automatically operating system for taking up and discharging cloth articles or portions thereof from ironing apparatus
(SHEET FEEDING OR DELIVERING : SPECIAL ARTICLES :)

Patent 5040777: Foot pedal operated, modular, roll up paper feeder apparatus
(SHEET FEEDING OR DELIVERING : FEEDING AND DELIVERING : With sheet sensor for selective location)

Patent 5040778: Apparatus for automatically inverting workpieces of limp sheet material
(SHEET FEEDING OR DELIVERING : DELIVERING : Optional face or back : With movable diverter)

Patent 5040779: Detachable paper delivery roller for a paper utilizing device
(SHEET FEEDING OR DELIVERING : FEEDING : Separators : Rotary : Bottom feed)

Patent 5040780: Sheet feeding apparatus for separating individual sheets from stacks of sheets of different relative stiffness
(SHEET FEEDING OR DELIVERING : FEEDING : Separators : Rotary : With means to restrain feed of next sheet : By adjustable restrainer : With moving segments supporting remainder of pack)

Patent 5040781: Sheet member feeding apparatus having cut-outs to protect document tips
(SHEET FEEDING OR DELIVERING : FEEDING : With means to align sheet : Against temporarily-stopped conveyer : Oppositely-disposed side-edge aligners)

Patent 5040782: Sorting apparatus
(SHEET FEEDING OR DELIVERING : DELIVERING : Multiple discharge : Of successive sheets to plural receivers in succession : With movable receivers or receiver portions : Receivers moving into registry with delivery zone : To route sheets to subsequent array of receivers)

Patent 5040783: Rotary stacker
(SHEET FEEDING OR DELIVERING : DELIVERING : Multiple discharge : By release from conveyor at plural locations : By individual diverter for each receiver)

Patent 5040784: Paper pressing device for an image forming apparatus
(SHEET FEEDING OR DELIVERING : DELIVERING : Multiple discharge : With movable diverter : By individual diverter for each receiver)

Patent 5040785: Climbing exercise machine
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Grip)

Patent 5040786: Rehabilitation device
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing resilient force resistance : Linearly compressed resister : Having pair of handles)

Patent 5040787: Auxiliary magnetic weights
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing weight resistance : Handheld bar with weight at each end (e.g., barbell, dumbbell, etc.) or component thereof : Barbell support)

Patent 5040788: Exercise apparatus and method for golf
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing resilient force resistance : Resilient component attached to stationary support : Having pair of handles)

Patent 5040789: Game apparatus and method for playing a game
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : PHYSICAL SKILL OR ABILITY : Game element capture or pick up using manual dexterity : One participant at a time competes)

Patent 5040790: Apparatus for pacing
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : PHYSICAL SKILL OR ABILITY : Timed reaction or race to a finish : One participant at a time competes : Transparent overlay)

Patent 5040791: Batting cage
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PLAYING FIELD OR COURT GAME; GAME ELEMENT OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR OTHER THAN PROJECTOR OR PROJECTILE, PER SE : Practice or training device : Tethered projectile : Projectile tethered between opposed tether sections : Person held, carried, or attached means is nonmechanical projector)

Patent 5040792: Decomposable golf tee composition
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Tee : Particular biodegradable or frangible material : Elevation guide)

Patent 5040793: Plastic air-filled ball
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PROJECTILE, PER SE; PART THEREOF OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Having hollow, fluid-impervious shell, core, or bladder : With sealable opening, valve, or inflation tube for insertion of fluid (e.g., beach ball, etc.) : Having plural intermediate layers, at least one being of material diverse from material of core, cover, or another intermediate layer; or having core or cover composed of three or more layers, at least two being of diverse materials)

Patent 5040794: Removable player piece actuator for a slotted table top game
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : SURFACE PROJECTILE GAME; GAME ELEMENT (E.G., TARGET, ETC.) OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR OTHER THAN PROJECTILE, PER SE) : Simulated game (e.g., hockey, soccer, etc.) : Projector translatable and rotatable about vertical axis : Movable surface)

Patent 5040795: Composition for coating the external surface of sport balls and balls thus obtained
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PROJECTILE, PER SE; PART THEREOF OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Having handle or surface configuration for enhancing user`s handgrip thereon : Ring-shaped (e.g., deck-tennis quoit, etc.))

Patent 5040796: Playing card-based simulated football game
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : In a chance application : Lot generator (e.g., card distribution, simulated dice, random number generator, etc.) : Plural lots (e.g., keno, etc.))

Patent 5040797: Block puzzle
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : PUZZLES : Take-aparts and put-togethers : Mortised blocks : Transparent overlay)

Patent 5040798: Chipping and putting practice device
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Practice device attachable to body : Attachable to arm, hand, or wrist : With displaceable indicator responsive to head movement)

Patent 5040799: Golf cup putting aid
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Target or obstacle (e.g., putting hole, hole marker, sand trap, etc.) : Target on putting surface : Receiver or projectile responsive indicator : Cup diameter restriction means (e.g., filler plug, etc.))

Patent 5040800: Vertical perspective game apparatus
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : BOARD GAMES, PIECES, OR BOARDS THEREFOR : Magnetic : Removable and discrete game piece changes status of circuit)

Patent 5040801: Washers game
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : AERIAL PROJECTILE GAME; GAME ELEMENT (E.G., TARGET, ETC.) OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR OTHER THAN PROJECTOR OR PROJECTILE, PER SE : Peg and ring game or pegged target therefor : Having plural pegs : Elastic tether)

Patent 5040802: Backstop frame
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : AERIAL PROJECTILE GAME; GAME ELEMENT (E.G., TARGET, ETC.) OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR OTHER THAN PROJECTOR OR PROJECTILE, PER SE : Projectile backstop : Printed matter)

Patent 5040803: Cavity sealing arrangement and method
(SEAL FOR A JOINT OR JUNCTURE : PROCESS OF STATIC SEALING : Forming in place (i.e., in situ) : Formed by flexible projection)

Patent 5040804: Lip seal with unitized support ring
(SEAL FOR A JOINT OR JUNCTURE : SEAL BETWEEN RELATIVELY MOVABLE PARTS (I.E., DYNAMIC SEAL) : Circumferential contact seal for other than piston : Peripheral radially sealing flexible projection (e.g., lip seal, etc.) : Bias feature other than nominal garter spring : Particular fluid pressure responsive bias : Distinct sheath or covering)

Patent 5040805: Spherical sealing body used for exhaust pipe joint and manufacturing method thereof
(SEAL FOR A JOINT OR JUNCTURE : SEAL BETWEEN FIXED PARTS OR STATIC CONTACT AGAINST RELATIVELY MOVABLE PARTS : Contact seal for a pipe, conduit, or cable : Particular seal material or construction : Particular and located on the pipe, conduit, or cable)

Patent 5040806: Chucking device
(CHUCKS OR SOCKETS : RADIALLY RECIPROCATING JAWS : Toggle actuated)

Patent 5040807: Combined beach chair and wheelbarrow apparatus
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Convertible : Attachments and accessories)

Patent 5040808: Utility cart
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Tiltable vehicles, stabilized by attendant or article : Handle-propelled vehicles : Plural load supports : Rear steering platform on coaster wagon)

Patent 5040809: Portable folding cart
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Extensible : Folding : Lateral : Transverse axis)

Patent 5040810: Bale saver container
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Tiltable vehicles, stabilized by attendant or article : Handle-propelled vehicles : Laterally spaced wheels : With receptacle body : With means to vary distance between wheels)

Patent 5040811: Molded plastic utility cart
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Stable vehicles, handle-propelled : Boat carrier)

Patent 5040812: Inclinable vehicle
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Three-wheel : Occupant seating type (e.g., baby carriages))

Patent 5040813: Accessory holder and mount for wheelchair
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Occupant propelled type : Attachments and accessories : Wheelchair : Extensible or sliding)

Patent 5040814: Road transport unit with demountable body
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Articulated vehicle : Collapsible to superposed relation : Handling and carrying attachments)

Patent 5040815: Tractor-trailer connection for uneven terrain travel
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Articulated vehicle : Semitrailer : Coupling and uncoupling with facilitating lift means : With additional detachable or shiftable gooseneck : Plural leg)

Patent 5040816: Actuator/coupler
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Articulated vehicle : Condition responsive connections : Stub axle)

Patent 5040817: Trailer hitch assembly
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Articulated vehicle : Coupling : Ball and socket : Opened by opposite coupling part)

Patent 5040818: Vehicular snow ski
(LAND VEHICLES : SKATES : Runner type : Skis : With special shape, contour, or groove : Pivotally mounted brake member)

Patent 5040819: Plate ski safety binding
(LAND VEHICLES : SKATES : Shoe attaching means : Ski fasteners : Toe and heel fasteners mounted on common support plate or element : Plate is movable or releasable from ski : Brake element engageable with skating surface)

Patent 5040820: Safety binding for a ski
(LAND VEHICLES : SKATES : Shoe attaching means : Ski fasteners : Hold-downs or clamps : Clamp comprises plural sole engaging members : Brake element engageable with skating surface)

Patent 5040821: Safety binding for a ski
(LAND VEHICLES : SKATES : Shoe attaching means : Ski fasteners : Hold-downs or clamps : Clamp comprises plural sole engaging members : Brake element engageable with skating surface)

Patent 5040822: Safety binding for an alpine ski
(LAND VEHICLES : SKATES : Shoe attaching means : Ski fasteners : Sole supports and antifriction devices : Toe irons (i.e., side cheeks))

Patent 5040823: Anti-roll system with tilt limitation
(LAND VEHICLES : SUSPENSION MODIFICATION ENACTED DURING TRAVEL (I.E., ACTIVE SUSPENSION CONTROL) : Including fail-safe override of hazardous condition : Of lateral vehicle attitude (e.g., antiroll, antisway) : Hollow body)

Patent 5040824: Resiliently compliant swivel bearing for vehicle parts
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Running gear : Suspension arrangement : Wheel separately supported upon individual stub axle (e.g., skein, spindle) : Lateral control arm (i.e., suspension arm) : Arm having plural segments or dissimilar materials)

Patent 5040825: Combine header transport
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Running gear : Specific vehicle frame : Trailer type : With spring suspension means)

Patent 5040826: Sliding suspension with lift jack
(LAND VEHICLES : BODY ELEVATION OR TILT : Loading position : Toe)

Patent 5040827: Method and apparatus for improved oilfield connections
(PIPE JOINTS OR COUPLINGS : WITH ASSEMBLY MEANS OR FEATURE : Removable wear element)

Patent 5040828: Tapping sleeve
(PIPE JOINTS OR COUPLINGS : END TO SIDE OR PLATE (E.G., REINFORCEMENT) : Saddle-type clamp : Hole edge clamp)

Patent 5040829: Hose coupling
(PIPE JOINTS OR COUPLINGS : NONMETAL TO METAL : Internal member (e.g., sleeve or nipple) : External clamp or holder : Deformation : Bolted)

Patent 5040830: Refrigeration hose and hose coupling
(PIPE JOINTS OR COUPLINGS : NONMETAL TO METAL : Internal member (e.g., sleeve or nipple) : External clamp or holder : Deformation : Bolted)

Patent 5040831: Non threaded pipe connector system
(PIPE JOINTS OR COUPLINGS : ESSENTIAL CATCH : Step adjustment)

Patent 5040832: Automobile seat for disabled persons
(LAND VEHICLES: BODIES AND TOPS : BODIES : Seats with body modifications : Movable seat or backrest : Lateral movement : Having actuator : Having actuator)

Patent 5040833: Closing device for drawers
(CLOSURE FASTENERS : BOLTS : Spring arm : Spring retracted)

Patent 5040834: Lockable latch for a container
(CLOSURE FASTENERS : BOLTS : Swinging : Operating means : Rigid : Friction catch : Seal)

Patent 5040835: Security bar lock
(CLOSURE FASTENERS : BRACES : Swinging bolt, swinging detent)

Patent 5040836: Electrically operated pincers with magnetic retention
(HANDLING: HAND AND HOIST-LINE IMPLEMENTS : GRAPPLE : Magnet- or piston-controlled : Groove- or shoulder-engaging type)

Patent 5040837: Sample piece take-out device
(HANDLING: HAND AND HOIST-LINE IMPLEMENTS : ARTICLE CARRIER GRIPPED AND CARRIED BY HAND : Having plural discrete receivers or supports for spaced articles : Having parallel flaccid members forming article support)

Patent 5040838: Windshield for automobiles
(LAND VEHICLES: BODIES AND TOPS : BODIES : Storm-front shield, apron, or robe : Windshield : Combined aprons)

Patent 5040839: Head liner and retractable window screens for an automobile
(LAND VEHICLES: BODIES AND TOPS : BODIES : Glare screen or visor : With actuating means for moving : Apertured)

Patent 5040840: Glare protection device for motor vehicle passengers
(LAND VEHICLES: BODIES AND TOPS : BODIES : Glare screen or visor : Having detachable auxiliary visor or glare screen cooperating therewith : Apertured)

Patent 5040841: Magnetic sun visor attachment apparatus
(LAND VEHICLES: BODIES AND TOPS : BODIES : Glare screen or visor : Having detachable auxiliary visor or glare screen cooperating therewith : Apertured)

Patent 5040842: Spot visor
(LAND VEHICLES: BODIES AND TOPS : BODIES : Glare screen or visor : Having foldable, extensible, or rollable body : Apertured)

Patent 5040843: Roll-up pickup bed cover with integral tailgate cover and lock
(LAND VEHICLES: BODIES AND TOPS : TOPS : Roll-up covers : Mirror)

Patent 5040844: Method and arrangement for window mounting in a flexible roof
(LAND VEHICLES: BODIES AND TOPS : TOPS : Let-down type top : Top and window combination : Spring)

Patent 5040845: Sliding roof for a vehicle
(LAND VEHICLES: BODIES AND TOPS : TOPS : Roof structure : Roof panel movable to uncover passenger area (e.g., sun roof or moon roof) : Panel slides with final closing motion having vertical component to attain closed and sealed condition : Telescopic)

Patent 5040846: Rocker chair
(CHAIRS AND SEATS : ROCKER-MOUNTED : Bottom connected to rocker for movement supplemental to rocking motion : Adjustable within or to arcuate row)

Patent 5040847: Chair and method for constructing a chair
(CHAIRS AND SEATS : BOTTOM, BACK AND LEG (I.E., CHAIR) : Back or back standard integral with leg : Front leg : Front leg)

Patent 5040848: Seatback frame
(CHAIRS AND SEATS : BOTTOM OR BACK : Contoured back : For lower back; i.e., lumbar region : Rigid or semirigid preshaped panel : Different densities of foam)

Patent 5040849: Elevatable dump box carrier with tilt frame and rear latch
(LAND VEHICLES: DUMPING : TILTING : Operating mechanism : Fluid-pressure operators : Motion effecting means mounted on fifth wheel)

Patent 5040850: Tool supporting structure for use in material removing machines
(MINING OR IN SITU DISINTEGRATION OF HARD MATERIAL : CUTTER TOOTH OR TOOTH HEAD : Rolling or rotatable type bit mount : Nontracking tooth arrangement)

Patent 5040851: Pneumatic circuit for wheel mounted shovel
(FLUID-PRESSURE AND ANALOGOUS BRAKE SYSTEMS : MULTIPLE FLUID-RECEIVING DEVICES : Fluid pressure and vacuum)

Patent 5040852: Brake device
(FLUID-PRESSURE AND ANALOGOUS BRAKE SYSTEMS : SPEED-CONTROLLED : Having a valve system responsive to a wheel lock signal : Including a stroke sensor : Including booster)

Patent 5040853: Electrohydraulic pressure control system
(FLUID-PRESSURE AND ANALOGOUS BRAKE SYSTEMS : SPEED-CONTROLLED : Having a valve system responsive to a wheel lock signal : System controlled by solenoid valve : Housing for plural solenoids : Pump pressure operates fluid motor)

Patent 5040854: Brake fluid pressure control apparatus for a vehicle
(FLUID-PRESSURE AND ANALOGOUS BRAKE SYSTEMS : SPEED-CONTROLLED : Having a valve system responsive to a wheel lock signal : Including pump with system solenoid valve : Including flywheel control (e.g., motorcycle type))

Patent 5040855: Isolated rim roller assembly
(WHEEL SUBSTITUTES FOR LAND VEHICLES : WITH TRACK SUPPORT INTERMEDIATE OF END WHEELS : With roller support contacting lower track run : Specific roller structure, per se : Including structure to engage track (e.g., wear surface, cushion) :)

Patent 5040856: Comestible storage compartment for refrigeration unit
(SUPPORTS: CABINET STRUCTURE : SPACED INSULATED WALL : Refrigerator cabinet : Including exterior-access drawer : Pivoted support)

Patent 5040857: Door hinge assembly for a refrigerator cabinet
(SUPPORTS: CABINET STRUCTURE : SPACED INSULATED WALL : Refrigerator cabinet : Closure structure : Pivoted support)

Patent 5040858: Mounting for furniture having superimposed drawers
(SUPPORTS: CABINET STRUCTURE : GANG-BAR TYPE LOCKING OR LATCHING MEANS : Concealed : With movable compartment as operator : Refrigerating-zones divider)

Patent 5040859: Infra-red radiation modulator
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : OPTICAL MODULATOR : Light wave temporal modulation (e.g., frequency, amplitude, etc.) : Changing bulk optical parameter : Electro-optic : Amplitude modulation : Transmission-type (e.g., windows))

Patent 5040860: Momentum-balance mechanism for use with a scan mirror or other component
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : DEFLECTION USING A MOVING ELEMENT OR MEDIUM (OFFSETTING OR CHANGING AT LEAST A PORTION OF THE BEAM) : Using a periodically moving element (periodic change of optically reflecting, refracting or diffracting element) : Particular mount or driver for element : Sequential frames on moving film)

Patent 5040861: Optical scanner
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : HOLOGRAPHIC SYSTEM OR ELEMENT : Using a hologram as an optical element : Scanner : Crystalline material)

Patent 5040862: Method of trimming optical power
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH OPTICAL COUPLER : Input/output coupler : Lens : Mode strippers)

Patent 5040863: Optical isolator
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : POLARIZATION WITHOUT MODULATION : Time invariant electric, magnetic, or electromagnetic field responsive (e.g., electro-optical, magneto-optical) : Supporting, mounting, enclosing or light shielding structure)

Patent 5040864: Optical crosspoint switch module
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH OPTICAL COUPLER : Switch (i.e., switching from one terminal to another, not modulation) : Diffraction grating (e.g., Bragg))

Patent 5040865: Frequency multiplying electro-optic modulator configuration and method
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : TEMPORAL OPTICAL MODULATION WITHIN AN OPTICAL WAVEGUIDE : Electro-optic :)

Patent 5040866: Device for coupling light into an optical waveguide
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH OPTICAL COUPLER : Input/output coupler : Coupling light through a waveguide bend or loop : Mode strippers)

Patent 5040867: Slide fit optical connector having end cap to prevent rotation
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH DISENGAGABLE MECHANICAL CONNECTOR : Structure surrounding optical fiber-to-fiber connection : Multi-part (e.g., two pieces screwed together or bayonet latched) : With additional structure at or immediately surrounding each optical fiber end face : Fiber end held in ferrule :)

Patent 5040868: Surface-mountable opto-component
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH OPTICAL COUPLER : Input/output coupler : Lens : Mode strippers)

Patent 5040869: Duping arrangement for laser distance measuring devices
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : OPTICAL FIBER BUNDLE : Ribbon cable)

Patent 5040870: Screen for projection
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : PROJECTION SCREEN : Lens)

Patent 5040871: Imaging system
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : PROJECTION SCREEN : Unitary sheet comprising plural refracting areas : Lenticular : Stereoscopic imaging or three dimensional imaging : With Fresnel lens)

Patent 5040872: Beam splitter/combiner with path length compensator
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : SINGLE CHANNEL SIMULTANEOUSLY TO OR FROM PLURAL CHANNELS (E.G., LIGHT DIVIDING, COMBINING, OR PLURAL IMAGE FORMING, ETC.) : By partial reflection at beam splitting or combining surface : With partial reflection at a surface of a prism : With additional reflector (e.g., serial reflections, etc.))

Patent 5040873: Optical device
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : With lens casing : Flat opaque document or picture)

Patent 5040874: Liquid crystal display device having interlaced driving circuits for black line interleave of a video signal
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : PLURAL PHYSICAL DISPLAY ELEMENT CONTROL SYSTEM (E.G., NON-CRT) : Display elements arranged in matrix (e.g., rows and columns) : Light-controlling display elements : Liquid crystal display elements (LCD) : Resistor-diode arrangement)

Patent 5040875: Active matrix liquid crystal display having a high contrast ratio
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR STRUCTURE : Having significant detail of cell structure only : Electrode or bus detail (i.e., excluding supplemental capacitor and transistor electrodes) : Matrix electrodes : For parallel alignment)

Patent 5040876: Liquid crystal light modulators with asymmetrical interfaces
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR STRUCTURE : Having significant detail of cell structure only : Particular nonoptical film or layer (e.g., adhesive layer, barrier layer) : Alignment layer : With different alignments on opposite substrates : Having structure produced by rubbing under particular rubbing conditions (e.g., particular direction, rubbing force, by using named rubbing material or roller, etc.))

Patent 5040877: Low loss liquid crystal modulator for coloring and shaping a light beam
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : LIQUID CRYSTAL SYSTEM : Projector including liquid crystal cell (s) : Plural light path projectors : Wherein liquid crystal cells include microencapsulated or polymer dispersed liquid crystal :)

Patent 5040878: Illumination for transmissive displays
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR STRUCTURE : Particular illumination : With integral optical element for guiding or distributing light from the light source : Laser links)

Patent 5040879: Variable density optical filter
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR EXCITATION OF LIQUID CRYSTAL : Thermal excitation : By heating electrode : Wherein liquid crystal cells include microencapsulated or polymer dispersed liquid crystal)

Patent 5040880: Quartz optical filter
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : POLARIZATION WITHOUT MODULATION : Light polarization without any external input : By birefringent element : Using plural elements : Frequency filter or interference effects : Spacing of optical elements axially adjustable)

Patent 5040881: Image stabilization lens system
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : IMAGE STABILIZATION : By movable refractive structure : Having plural reflecting surfaces)

Patent 5040882: Unit magnification optical system with improved reflective reticle
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : With reflecting element : Including concave or convex reflecting surface : Objective for laser (e.g., optical disc, etc.))

Patent 5040883: Light fixture with beam shaping lens
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : With multipart element : Echelon (e.g., Fresnel lens, etc.) : Between lens components)

Patent 5040884: Reading lens system for use in scanner
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : Multiple component lenses : Four components : First component positive : + - - + Arrangement : With multiple element component : With single or parallel objectives)

Patent 5040885: Telescope designator
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : COMPOUND LENS SYSTEM : Telescope : Transparent slide)

Patent 5040886: Matching optics for gaussian beams
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : COMPOUND LENS SYSTEM : With relay : With prism or U-shaped optical path)

Patent 5040887: Optical instrument for aiding eyesight
(OPTICS: EYE EXAMINING, VISION TESTING AND CORRECTING : SPECTACLES AND EYEGLASSES : With antiglare or shading : Partially occluding the light-path area : Having support or cabinet)

Patent 5040888: Hologram system which helps reduce eye strain
(OPTICS: EYE EXAMINING, VISION TESTING AND CORRECTING : EYE EXAMINING OR TESTING INSTRUMENT : Eye exercising or training type : Of abnormal muscular functioning)

Patent 5040889: Spectrometer with combined visible and ultraviolet sample illumination
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : INFRARED AND ULTRAVIOLET : With incandescent standard)

Patent 5040890: Sheathed particle flow controlled by differential pressure
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : WITH PLURAL DIVERSE TEST OR ART : Lamp attachments)

Patent 5040891: Laser-warning method and apparatus
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : ANGLE MEASURING OR ANGULAR AXIAL ALIGNMENT : Apex of angle at observing or detecting station : With photodetection : With optical scanning of light beam or detector : Of transmission (e.g., lens))

Patent 5040892: Method and apparatus for determining the direction to a laser beam source
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : ANGLE MEASURING OR ANGULAR AXIAL ALIGNMENT : Apex of angle at observing or detecting station : With photodetection : With optical scanning of light beam or detector : Of transmission (e.g., lens))

Patent 5040894: Cuvette and linear drive mechanism therefor
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : SAMPLE, SPECIMEN, OR STANDARD HOLDER OR SUPPORT (E.G., PLATES OR SLIDES) : Fluid containers (e.g., cells or cuvettes) : Light intensity)

Patent 5040895: Process for the simultaneous detection of several gases in a gaseous mixture, and equipment for using the process
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY LIGHT INTERFERENCE (E.G., INTERFEROMETER) : Spectroscopy : Fabry-Perot type or Etalon Type : With diffraction grating means)

Patent 5040896: Three-crystal temperature-compensated reference interferometer for source wavelength stabilization
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY LIGHT INTERFERENCE (E.G., INTERFEROMETER) : Spectroscopy : Polarization : With diffraction grating means)

Patent 5040897: Process for visually detecting a color drift in a polychrome reproduction
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY SHADE OR COLOR : With registration indicia (e.g., scale))

Patent 5040898: Mixing apparatus and method
(AGITATING : STIRRER WITHIN STATIONARY MIXING CHAMBER : Magnetic stirrer : Propeller blade type)

Patent 5040899: Mixer
(AGITATING : STIRRER WITHIN STATIONARY MIXING CHAMBER : Rotatable stirrer : With support for attachment to mixing chamber rim : Inlet and outlet at same end of flow path)

Patent 5040900: Sludge stabilizing method and apparatus
(AGITATING : METHOD : Stirrer)

Patent 5040901: Temperature measuring device
(THERMAL MEASURING AND TESTING : TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT (E.G., THERMOMETER) : By electrical or magnetic heat sensor : By current modifying sensor : Reference junction temperature control)

Patent 5040902: Trash bag closure system
(FLEXIBLE BAGS : LIFTING OR SUSPENDING ELEMENT (E.G., HANDLE) : Unitary with bag (e.g., element formed by hand hole) :)

Patent 5040903: Reclosable flexible container and method of reclosing
(FLEXIBLE BAGS : WITH CLOSURE : Twisted bag mouth : Sliding)

Patent 5040904: Infectious/medical waste containment carrier
(FLEXIBLE BAGS : WITH CLOSURE : Gathered bag mouth : Sliding)

Patent 5040905: Elastomeric combined seal and spring
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Plain bearing : With specified seal : Tapered roller)

Patent 5040906: Bearing with lubricating and non-lubricating spacer elements
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Antifriction bearing : Radial bearing : Roller bearing : Discrete circumferential or axial spacer : Outermost member grooved)

Patent 5040907: Bearing system with redundancy of races
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Antifriction bearing : Radial bearing : Roller bearing : Cage structure : Projecting into or through roller : Mating grooves and projections)

 

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