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Patent 5553924: Vehicle safety seat system
(CHAIRS AND SEATS : BOTTOM OR BACK : Contoured bottom : Laterally extending contour : Preshaped foam pad : Different densities of foam : Slidably adjustable footrest)
Patent 5553925: Apparatus for automatically adjusting the cutting horizon of a mining extraction apparatus
(MINING OR IN SITU DISINTEGRATION OF HARD MATERIAL : AUTOMATIC CONTROL; SIGNALING OR INDICATING : Ore/rock interface determination during cutting :)
Patent 5553926: Self-propelled mining apparatus and method for cutting arched opening
(MINING OR IN SITU DISINTEGRATION OF HARD MATERIAL : PROCESSES : Material mined or excavated underwater)
Patent 5553927: Rear axle assembly with wheel end axial retention
(LAND VEHICLES: WHEELS AND AXLES : AXLE : Sand band)
Patent 5553928: Simplified full-function valve for heavy duty brake systems
(FLUID-PRESSURE AND ANALOGOUS BRAKE SYSTEMS : MULTIPLE FLUID-RECEIVING DEVICES : Multiple motors : Sectional train :)
Patent 5553929: Variable duty cycle antilock braking system with accelerometer and fail-safe
(FLUID-PRESSURE AND ANALOGOUS BRAKE SYSTEMS : SPEED-CONTROLLED : Having a valve system responsive to a wheel lock signal : Speed and vehicle load condition (e.g., cargo))
Patent 5553930: Variable duty cycle antilock braking system with accelerometer and fail-safe
(FLUID-PRESSURE AND ANALOGOUS BRAKE SYSTEMS : SPEED-CONTROLLED : Previously stored wheel speed information : By comparison of plural wheel speeds)
Patent 5553931: Track roller assembly
(WHEEL SUBSTITUTES FOR LAND VEHICLES : WITH MEANS TO REMOVE OR EXCLUDE FOREIGN MATTER (E.G., SEAL, SCRAPER) : Circular)
Patent 5553932: Wheel cleaning system
(WHEEL SUBSTITUTES FOR LAND VEHICLES : WITH MEANS TO REMOVE OR EXCLUDE FOREIGN MATTER (E.G., SEAL, SCRAPER) : With deflector plate, track guide means, or scraper : And at connector pin)
Patent 5553933: Safety glove bag and method of making same
(SUPPORTS: CABINET STRUCTURE : BARRIER OPENING WITH FLEXIBLE SEAL FOR OPERATOR :)
Patent 5553934: Hot countertop self-service food station
(SUPPORTS: CABINET STRUCTURE : SHOW-CASE TYPE : With racks : Interconnected closure and tray)
Patent 5553935: Cabinet and supporting frame for liquid dispensing system
(SUPPORTS: CABINET STRUCTURE : KNOCKDOWN OR SETUP TYPE : Skeletal frame : Parallel panels connected by skeletal frame members : Parallel panels are vertically oriented : Having opening)
Patent 5553936: Shelf ladder for refrigerator or freezer
(SUPPORTS: CABINET STRUCTURE : SPACED INSULATED WALL : Refrigerator cabinet : Shelf or shelf-supporting structure : Refrigerating-zones divider)
Patent 5553937: Truck for shredding and mixing products for zootechnical use including improved cutters
(AGITATING : STIRRER WITHIN STATIONARY MIXING CHAMBER : Rotatable stirrer : Having cooperating stationary element : On parallel axes)
Patent 5553938: Improved truck for shredding and mixing products for zootechnical use including automatically actuated counter cutters
(AGITATING : STIRRER WITHIN STATIONARY MIXING CHAMBER : Rotatable stirrer : Having cooperating stationary element : On parallel axes)
Patent 5553939: Method and device for calibrating an optical pyrometer and associated reference wafers
(THERMAL MEASURING AND TESTING : THERMAL CALIBRATION SYSTEM :)
Patent 5553940: Apparatus for and method of detecting water temperature for fishing
(THERMAL MEASURING AND TESTING : TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT (E.G., THERMOMETER) : Geophysical (e.g., well bore, underwater) : By fluid flow within or to sensor (e.g., convection, heat transfer, differential pressure))
Patent 5553941: Thermometer and bottle cap assembly
(THERMAL MEASURING AND TESTING : TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT (E.G., THERMOMETER) : Combined with diverse art device : With bottle (e.g., nursing) : Sensor within conduit)
Patent 5553942: Laminate for producing packaging containers
(FLEXIBLE BAGS : WITH VENTING OR VENTILATION MEANS : Fluid circulates between bag plies : Reusable)
Patent 5553943: Multiple ply plastic lined bag with satchel bottom
(FLEXIBLE BAGS : WALL DETAILS : Multi-layer or ply : Barrier layer or ply (e.g., waterproof) : Zipper)
Patent 5553944: Under seal for linear guide apparatus
(BEARINGS : LINEAR BEARING : Combined with seal or guard : Bearing for valve stem)
Patent 5553945: Linear guiding apparatus for guiding an object
(BEARINGS : LINEAR BEARING : Recirculating : No cylindrical race : For piston rod)
Patent 5553946: Cage and rolling guide unit on which it is equipped
(BEARINGS : LINEAR BEARING : Ball bearing : No cylindrical race)
Patent 5553947: Guide rail for railborne load carriers
(BEARINGS : LINEAR BEARING : Roller bearing : Raceway configuration : For piston rod)
Patent 5553948: Static pressure gas bearing spindle assembly
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Fluid bearing : Radial and thrust : Auxiliary resilient support)
Patent 5553949: Rolling contact bearing
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Antifriction bearing : Radial bearing : Ball bearing : Cage structure : Roller spacer)
Patent 5553950: Bicycle hub body construction
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Antifriction bearing : Radial bearing : Ball bearing : Fixed shaft and rotating outer member : For hub : For bicycle hub : Ring type)
Patent 5553951: Heated platen and rollers to elevate temperature of receiver in a thermal printer
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : TYPING BY OTHER THAN TYPE-FACE OR TYPE-DIE : Thermal : Pre- or post-image recording treatment : Adjustable)
Patent 5553952: Reusable ink ribbon cassette for a label printer, the cassette being capable of accommodating ink ribbons having different widths
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : INCLUDING INTERPOSED INKING DEVICE (E.G., RIBBON) FOR RECORD-MEDIUM : Package for ribbon facilitating mounting of ribbon on typewriter (e.g., ribbon cartridge) : Package attached to typewriter : On single spool)
Patent 5553953: Ergonomic keyboard
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : KEY-BOARD OR KEY LEVER-ACTUATING MECHANISM : Key-board including keys grouped to facilitate positioning of typist's fingers : Color-coded key-board)
Patent 5553954: Printer
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : SHEET OR WEB (E.G., RECORD-MEDIUM FEEDING MECHANISM) : For feeding web record-medium : With web cutter (e.g., tear bar, wire tool, etc.) : Pin wheel (e.g., on platen cylinder))
Patent 5553956: Stick-shaped material propelling device
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : SOLID MATERIAL FOR RUBBING CONTACT OR SUPPORT THEREFOR : Including means to advance material : Screw feed : Alternately grasping chucks)
Patent 5553957: Product dispenser with enlarged non-dispensing application/distribution surface
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : INCLUDING BALL, ROLLER OR ENDLESS-BELT TOOL : Ball : Resiliently biased)
Patent 5553958: Combination book and holepunch assembly
(BINDER DEVICE RELEASABLY ENGAGING APERTURE OR NOTCH OF SHEET : SHEET RETAINER WITH SEPARATE APERTURE MAKING DEVICE (E.G., PAPER PUNCH, ETC.) :)
Patent 5553959: Notebook system
(BINDER DEVICE RELEASABLY ENGAGING APERTURE OR NOTCH OF SHEET : SHEET : Face member)
Patent 5553960: Field serviceable derailleur device
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : INCLUDING FRANGIBLE COMPONENT :)
Patent 5553961: Hinge and hinge joint for hingedly connecting structural frame members
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : ARTICULATED MEMBERS : Pivoted : For pivotal motion)
Patent 5553962: Screen wiping apparatus
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : ARTICULATED MEMBERS : Pivoted : T-pivot, e.g., wrist pin, etc. : Including distinct pin retainer : Completely spacing the members)
Patent 5553963: Clamp device for a ladder adjustment apparatus
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : ARTICULATED MEMBERS : Rotatable : Transverse pin or stud)
Patent 5553964: Mechanical tubular element such as transmission shaft of a motor vehicle
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : MEMBER DEFORMED IN SITU : Deformation occurs simultaneously with action of separate, diverse function, joint component : Metallic fusion material)
Patent 5553965: Constraint system for parallel cantilever shafts
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : FLEXIBLE MEMBER IS JOINT COMPONENT : With separate force-applying means)
Patent 5553966: Connecting a shaft to a bore
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : INTERFITTED MEMBERS : Including separably interposed key : Radially interposed shim or bushing)
Patent 5553967: Fastening system for triangularly shaped surfaces
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : ROD SIDE TO PLATE OR SIDE : Lapped rod ends : Plural channels in connector)
Patent 5553968: Method and apparatus for conveying and desegregating aggregate
(ROAD STRUCTURE, PROCESS, OR APPARATUS : APPARATUS : Material distribution means : Including material supply : Leveling or smoothing roller)
Patent 5553969: Paving apparatus
(ROAD STRUCTURE, PROCESS, OR APPARATUS : APPARATUS : Material distribution means : Including material supply : Portable spreader box : And supported dowel end)
Patent 5553970: Water-saving irrigation device
(PLANT HUSBANDRY : PLANT IRRIGATORS AND/OR FERTILIZERS, APPARATUS OR METHOD : Vertical)
Patent 5553971: Double-containment underground piping system
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : FLUID CONTROL, TREATMENT, OR CONTAINMENT : Branched flow)
Patent 5553972: Apparatus for contaiment of contaminants during an underwater dredging operation
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : FLUID CONTROL, TREATMENT, OR CONTAINMENT : Floatable matter containment : Supply or recovery of stored fluid by separate fluid)
Patent 5553973: Flumes for manhole inverts
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : FLUID CONTROL, TREATMENT, OR CONTAINMENT : Flow control : Open channel : Flume : Elbow or tee : With lift mechanism or latch)
Patent 5553974: Enhanced vapor extraction system and method of in-situ remediation of a contaminated soil zone
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : SOIL REMEDIATION : In situ contaminant removal or stabilization : Vacuuming contaminant : With fluid application : Joint)
Patent 5553975: Method of installing underground pipes for sewer lines
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : SUBTERRANEAN OR SUBMARINE PIPE OR CABLE LAYING, RETRIEVING, MANIPULATING, OR TREATING : Supporting, anchoring, or positioning of pipe or cable : Pipe splitting, breaking, or expanding)
Patent 5553976: Fluid riser between seabed and floating vessel
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : MARINE STRUCTURE OR FABRICATION THEREOF : With continuous surface access)
Patent 5553977: Off-shore platform construction, and method for transferring loads
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : MARINE STRUCTURE OR FABRICATION THEREOF : Floatable to site and supported by marine floor : With assembly of sectional supporting structure at site : Guide integral with or rigidly fixed to plow)
Patent 5553978: Piling anchor
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : FOUNDATION : Columnar structure (e.g., pier, pile) : Process or apparatus for installing : With anchoring of structure : Withdrawing form structure)
Patent 5553979: Pull cap for attachment to a probe rod
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : FOUNDATION : Columnar structure (e.g., pier, pile) : Process or apparatus for installing : Having tensioner)
Patent 5553980: Self propelled discharge mechanism for container liner
(CONVEYORS: FLUID CURRENT : AMBULANT OR PORTABLE : Coded carrier)
Patent 5553981: Cargo holder
(FREIGHT ACCOMMODATION ON FREIGHT CARRIER : LOAD LASHING RETAINER OR LOAD LASHING ADJUNCT : Anchor : Including mounting means for facile assembly or removal of (tie piece)* : Recessed anchor array)
Patent 5553982: Fluid type pusher with thrust indicator
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : WITH MEANS TO INDICATE APPLICATION OF PREDETERMINED STRESS-STRAIN : Including gauge means : Deformable washer)
Patent 5553983: Recessed screw
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : EXTERNALLY THREADED FASTENER ELEMENT, E.G., BOLT, SCREW, ETC. : Head driving structure : Socket or slot : Orthogonally arranged slots, e.g., Phillips head, etc. : And specified cutting edge, face, rake, relief surface, or flute angle (e.g., axially facing facets))
Patent 5553984: Encapsulated nut
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : INTERNALLY THREADED FASTENER ELEMENT, E.G., NUT, ETC. : Having cap : Shank structure)
Patent 5553985: Quick clean-up dual piston pump
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : STATIC RECEPTACLE OF A MATERIAL CONDITIONING TYPE AND MEANS TO MOVE, OR FACILITATE MOVEMENT OF, MATERIAL TO, WITHIN, OR FROM THE RECEPTACLE : Load-underlying members (e.g., racks, receptacles (or a compartmented receptacle), shelves, troughs, etc.))
Patent 5553986: Indirect lock and lock release mechanism
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : LOAD-TRANSPORTING TYPE VEHICLE AND EXTERNAL MEANS COOPERATING IN THE LOADING OR UNLOADING THEREOF : Means serves to align wheeled vehicle and load receiving or relinquishing structure : Including load pushing or pulling device)
Patent 5553987: Truck activated wheel chocking device
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : LOAD-TRANSPORTING TYPE VEHICLE AND EXTERNAL MEANS COOPERATING IN THE LOADING OR UNLOADING THEREOF : Means serves to align wheeled vehicle and load receiving or relinquishing structure : Including load pushing or pulling device)
Patent 5553988: Method of and apparatus for manipulating containers for cigarette trays
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : DEVICE FOR EMPTYING PORTABLE RECEPTACLE : Nongravity type : Horizontal movement of receptacle contents : Device includes haulage cable)
Patent 5553989: Trailer for hauling vehicles
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : SELF-LOADING OR UNLOADING VEHICLES : Conveyor : Skidway : With means for preventing movement of load relative thereto)
Patent 5553990: Hydraulic wheelchair lift
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : ELEVATOR OR HOIST AND LOADING OR UNLOADING MEANS THEREFOR : Comprising device on carrier to move or carry load laterally thereto or therefrom : Cam or abutment operated)
Patent 5553991: Heavy duty impact wrench caddy
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : VERTICALLY SWINGING LOAD SUPPORT : Automatic stop)
Patent 5553992: Controls for a skid steer loader
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : VERTICALLY SWINGING LOAD SUPPORT : Shovel or fork type : Horizontally swinging)
Patent 5553993: Mechanism for rotating a tree-felling implement and tree-felling implement therewith
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : VERTICALLY SWINGING LOAD SUPPORT : Grab : Grab supported and moved by a pivotably mounted member : Grab has pivoted jaw member : Grab suspended to swing freely)
Patent 5553994: Thermal process module for substrate coat/develop system
(CONVEYORS: POWER-DRIVEN : CONVEYOR SECTION : Reciprocating conveying surface : Reciprocating gripper : Suction gripper : Moved by endless actuator)
Patent 5553995: Method of driving a turbine in rotation by means of a jet device
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : METHOD OF OPERATION :)
Patent 5553996: Wind powered turbine
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WITH MEANS FOR CONTROLLING CASING OR FLOW GUIDING MEANS IN RESPONSE TO NATURAL FLUID CURRENT FORCE OR DIRECTION :)
Patent 5553997: Control method and apparatus for a centrifugal chiller using a variable speed impeller motor drive
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WITH CONTROL MEANS RESPONSIVE TO NON-CYCLIC CONDITION SENSING, CENTRIFUGAL ACTUATION OR TORQUE : Plural diverse condition responsive (e.g., temperature and pressure, speed and level, etc.) : Axial flow runner)
Patent 5553998: Gas friction vacuum pump having at least three differently configured pump stages releasably connected together
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : SMOOTH RUNNER SURFACE FOR WORKING FLUID FRICTIONAL CONTACT (E.G., UNBLADED RUNNER, ETC.) : Blades projecting axially from plural transverse runner faces)
Patent 5553999: Sealable turbine shroud hanger
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : BEARING, SEAL, OR LINER BETWEEN RUNNER PORTION AND STATIC PART : Between blade edge and static part : Axial flow blade set and area for collecting moisture or liquid thrown radially outward)
Patent 5554000: Blade profile for axial flow compressor
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WORKING FLUID PASSAGE OR DISTRIBUTING MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH RUNNER (E.G., CASING, ETC.) : Vane or deflector : Plural and arcuately or circularly arranged in radial plane around runner axis : Inlet scroll)
Patent 5554001: Turbine nozzle/nozzle support structure
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WORKING FLUID PASSAGE OR DISTRIBUTING MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH RUNNER (E.G., CASING, ETC.) : Vane or deflector : Plural and arcuately or circularly arranged in radial plane around runner axis : Having means for mounting diaphragm or plural vane holder to casing : Nonradial flow runner)
Patent 5554002: Electric fan having two wind shifting modes
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : SUSTAINED ANCILLARY MOVEMENT OF ROTARY WORKING MEMBER (E.G., CYCLIC FEATHERING, ETC.) : Continuous rotor oscillation : Blade inserts)
Patent 5554003: Controllable pitch propeller for propulsor and hydroturbine
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : ARTICULATED, RESILIENTLY MOUNTED OR SELF-SHIFTING IMPELLER OR WORKING MEMBER : Including movement limit stop or damping means : With manual control means)
Patent 5554004: Fan impeller assembly
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : ROTOR HAVING FLOW CONFINING OR DEFLECTING WEB, SHROUD OR CONTINUOUS PASSAGE : Radially extending web or end plate : Circumferentially and radially continuous web or end plate : Link connection to working member)
Patent 5554005: Bladed rotor of a turbo-machine
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : SPECIFIC WORKING MEMBER MOUNT : Blade received in well or slot : Having circumferentially extending binder)
Patent 5554006: Ceiling fan blade configuration having a concave blade periphery
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : SPECIFIC BLADE STRUCTURE (E.G., SHAPE, MATERIAL, ETC.) : Irregular, flanged or channel forming blade surface : Having brace means bridging cavity)
Patent 5554007: Variable displacement axial piston hydraulic unit
(PUMPS : CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL OF DRIVE TRANSMISSION OR PUMP DISPLACEMENT : Adjustable cam or linkage : Axial cam : Rotary expansible chamber pump)
Patent 5554008: High-pressure pump to feed internal-combustion engine fuel-injections
(PUMPS : THREE OR MORE CYLINDERS ARRANGED IN PARALLEL, RADIAL, OR CONICAL RELATIONSHIP WITH ROTARY TRANSMISSION AXIS : Reciprocating rigid stages)
Patent 5554009: Swash-plate hydraulic pressure device
(PUMPS : THREE OR MORE CYLINDERS ARRANGED IN PARALLEL, RADIAL, OR CONICAL RELATIONSHIP WITH ROTARY TRANSMISSION AXIS : Reciprocating rigid stages)
Patent 5554010: Apparatus for feeding fuel from a supply tank to an internal combustion engine
(PUMPS : COMBINED : Pressure responsive relief or bypass valve)
Patent 5554011: Medical fluid pump powered by a constant source of vacuum
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Fluid motor : Rectilinearly reciprocating cylinder and piston-type motor : Rectilinearly reciprocating cylinder and piston-type pump : Diaphragm)
Patent 5554012: Air controller for air pump
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Electric or magnetic motor : Rotary motor)
Patent 5554013: Disposable cassette with negative head height fluid supply
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Electric or magnetic motor : Collapsible wall pump : Diaphragm type : Axial flow motor and centrifugal pump)
Patent 5554014: Diaphragm pump with at least two diaphragms
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Electric or magnetic motor : Collapsible wall pump : Diaphragm type : Axial flow motor and centrifugal pump)
Patent 5554015: Refrigeration compressor thrust bearing assembly
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Electric or magnetic motor : Reciprocating rigid pumping member : Diaphragm type)
Patent 5554016: Spring configuration for a hermetic compressor discharge valve
(PUMPS : EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER TYPE : Having pumping chamber pressure responsive distributor : Distributor positioned opposite pumping member end face : Transverse to axis of pumping member)
Patent 5554017: Scroll fluid machine, scroll member and processing method thereof
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : WORKING MEMBER HAS PLANETARY OR PLANETATING MOVEMENT : Helical working member, e.g., scroll : Having specific wrap or end plate, e.g., shape, material, coating : With working fluid bias)
Patent 5554018: Transmission with revolving bearing and seal used hereby
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : WORKING MEMBER HAS PLANETARY OR PLANETATING MOVEMENT : Helical working member, e.g., scroll : With mechanical sealing : With working fluid bias)
Patent 5554019: Compact gerotor pump
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : MOVING CYLINDER : Rotating : Rotary internal reacting member : Intermeshing peripheral surfaces : Inner member has five or more teeth : With filler element (e.g., crescent))
Patent 5554020: Solid lubricant coating for fluid pump or compressor
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : WITH WEAR SURFACE TREATMENT OR INTEGRALLY PLATED WEAR LAYER : Rotating)
Patent 5554021: Ultra low nox burner
(COMBUSTION : PROCESS OF COMBUSTION OR BURNER OPERATION : Flame shaping, or distributing components in combustion zone : Whirling, recycling material, or reversing flow in an enclosed flame zone :)
Patent 5554022: Burner apparatus and method
(COMBUSTION : PROCESS OF COMBUSTION OR BURNER OPERATION : Flame shaping, or distributing components in combustion zone : Oxidizer added to region of incomplete combustion :)
Patent 5554023: Candlestick and holder
(COMBUSTION : CANDLE, E.G., TAPER, ETC. : Having structure additional to wax and wick : Candle mounting attachment for socket type support : Drained or openwork candle grip mounted on melt receiver)
Patent 5554024: Dental impression paper tray
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Having static product shaping surface (e.g., mold) : Intra-oral : Combined with other device)
Patent 5554025: Disposable point of use air and water filter for dental syringes
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Having intra-oral dispensing means : Movably mounter tray or holder)
Patent 5554026: Dental hand piece
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Having intra-oral dispensing means : Combined with or attachment for work contacting tool or handpiece therefor : Parallel drilling)
Patent 5554027: Prosthesis system for replacing teeth
(DENTISTRY : PROSTHODONTICS : Holding or positioning denture in mouth : Between tooth engaging clasp and denture)
Patent 5554028: Dental impression taking
(DENTISTRY : PROSTHODONTICS : Impression taking or bite determination : Nonmetallic composite)
Patent 5554029: Dental laser apparatus and method for ablating non-metallic dental material from a tooth
(DENTISTRY : METHOD OR MATERIAL FOR TESTING, TREATING, RESTORING, OR REMOVING NATURAL TEETH : Impression taking or bite determination)
Patent 5554030: Method for bonding non-amalgam restorative materials to dental surfaces
(DENTISTRY : METHOD OR MATERIAL FOR TESTING, TREATING, RESTORING, OR REMOVING NATURAL TEETH : By filling, bonding or cementing : Method of fabricating)
Patent 5554031: Training system for reporting 911 emergencies
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : CELESTIAL NAVIGATION : Coin or currency identification or counterfeit detection)
Patent 5554032: Adaptive system based on indicia applied to the fingers for touch-typing/training
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : OCCUPATION : Keyboard operation (e.g., typing, key punching, etc.) : Means on hand or finger for indicating finger to be used : With means to display character upon depression of key)
Patent 5554033: System for human trajectory learning in virtual environments
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : PHYSICAL EDUCATION : Rosary)
Patent 5554034: Workpiece organizer
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY, THERAPEUTIC TREATMENT, OR SURGERY RELATING TO HUMAN BEING : Dentistry : Tracing)
Patent 5554035: Bioluminescent algae in light bulb shaped viewing device
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : SCIENCE : Biology or taxidermy : Specimen display : Specimen enclosure : And moon)
Patent 5554036: Circuit board electrical connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : With provision to conduct electricity from panel circuit to another panel circuit : Overlying second preformed panel circuit, both adapted to be electrically connected : Dual inline package (DIP))
Patent 5554037: Terminal support for use with an electronic component
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : Within distinct housing spaced from panel circuit arrangement : Overlying second preformed panel circuit, both adapted to be electrically connected)
Patent 5554038: Connector for shielded cables
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH CIRCUIT CONDUCTORS AND SAFETY GROUNDING PROVISION : Grounding of coupling part : Three-prong coupling part including ground prong, or receptacle)
Patent 5554039: Quick plug connector for electric distribution system(s)
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : UNINTERRUPTED SUPPORT RAIL OR UNINTERRUPTED CONTACT : With means to join tandem rails or tandem contacts : Bus duct)
Patent 5554040: Joint terminal for bus bar
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : BUS DUCT : Including receptacle)
Patent 5554041: Electrical connection device with automatic positioning
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : SELF ALIGNING CONTACT : Contact mounted in floating nonconductive holder : Connector including housing or panel to support holder : Coil spring with provision to utilize conductivity thereof)
Patent 5554042: Resilient body electrical connector system
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SEALING ELEMENT OR MATERIAL FOR COOPERATION WITH COUPLED CONNECTOR, E.G., GASKET : Sealing element having cross section that is neither circular nor rectangular : Comprising laterally movable prong or socket attached to flaccid conductor)
Patent 5554043: Connector for transmission
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Retaining means : Finger or stretchable sleeve resiliently urged laterally of connection : With socket contact transversely engaging male threaded part)
Patent 5554044: Connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Retaining means : Finger or stretchable sleeve resiliently urged laterally of connection : With additional means to cause or prevent unlatching : Retractable sheath)
Patent 5554045: Latch for IC card connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Retaining means : Rotatable retaining means, pivotable retaining means, or actuated gripping retaining means : Parallel to connection)
Patent 5554046: Solderless terminal
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : CONTACT COMPRISING CUTTER (SEVERING, PIERCING, ABRADING, SCRAPING, BREAKING OR TEARING) : Insulation cutter : Conductor sheath piercing : Having slot edge for cutting insulation : Contact engages conductor in at least two locations spaced along conductor axis : Having radially outwardly facing contact surface)
Patent 5554047: Electrical connector with terminal supporting walls
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : CONTACT COMPRISING CUTTER (SEVERING, PIERCING, ABRADING, SCRAPING, BREAKING OR TEARING) : Insulation cutter : Conductor sheath piercing : Having slot edge for cutting insulation : Plural contacts, each formed by slot between pair of fingers : Longitudinally and laterally staggered contacts : Three or more such contacts)
Patent 5554048: Insulation displacing barrel contact
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : CONTACT COMPRISING CUTTER (SEVERING, PIERCING, ABRADING, SCRAPING, BREAKING OR TEARING) : Insulation cutter : Conductor sheath piercing : Having slot edge for cutting insulation : Contact is portion of elongated channel : Longitudinally and laterally staggered contacts)
Patent 5554049: Inline indicating interconnect
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INDICATING OR IDENTIFYING PROVISION : Connection indicating provision : Indicator light : With additional contacts comprising coupling part mating along axis normal to conductor)
Patent 5554050: Filtering insert for electrical connectors
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH CIRCUIT COMPONENT OR COMPRISING CONNECTOR WHICH FULLY ENCLOSES CIRCUIT COMPONENT : Having only two duplicate contacts arranged bilaterally symmetric about longitudinal axis of engagement)
Patent 5554051: Double-lock type connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : COUPLING PART INCLUDING FLEXING INSULATION : Hinged or flexed detent on insulation engaging to secure contact within coupling part housing : Receptacle adapted to bias contact and cause indirect gripping of mating contact)
Patent 5554052: Locking connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : COUPLING PART INCLUDING FLEXING INSULATION : Hinged or flexed detent on insulation engaging to secure contact within coupling part housing : Receptacle adapted to bias contact and cause indirect gripping of mating contact)
Patent 5554053: Modular connector with separable wire retention
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Insulating body having plural mutually insulated terminals or contacts (e.g., terminal block) : With conductor fanning means : Having protective cover formed from insulating material)
Patent 5554054: Temporary terminal retention feature
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Terminal connector having insulating tube or sleeve adapted to be crimped or heat-shrunk onto wire conductor : Spring-operated or resilient securing part)
Patent 5554055: Electrical connector employing dual locking contact retention
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Metallic connector or contact secured to insulation : Secured by superposition of insulating body parts : Latching part unitary with metallic connector or contact)
Patent 5554056: Low insertion force receptacle terminal
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : METALLIC CONNECTOR OR CONTACT HAVING MOVABLE OR RESILIENT SECURING PART : Spring actuated or resilient securing part : Socket adapted to receive push-pull-engaging elongated contact by insertion along longitudinal axis of contact : Having opposed cantilevered clamping fingers resiliently urged toward one another : Allochiral cantilevered clamping fingers : With means for mounting to flat panel)
Patent 5554057: Exhaust treatment for outboard motor
(MARINE PROPULSION : MEANS FOR ACCOMODATING OR MOVING ENGINE FLUIDS : Means for handling exhaust gas : Tell-tale outlet)
Patent 5554058: Marine engine exhaust system and associated method
(MARINE PROPULSION : MEANS FOR ACCOMODATING OR MOVING ENGINE FLUIDS : Means for handling exhaust gas : Tell-tale outlet)
Patent 5554059: Method of damping vibrations of hull of small watercraft
(MARINE PROPULSION : SCREW PROPELLER : With vibration dampening : Produced by combustion)
Patent 5554060: Outboard engine structure
(MARINE PROPULSION : MEANS FOR ACCOMODATING OR MOVING ENGINE FLUIDS : Means for handling exhaust gas : Tell-tale outlet)
Patent 5554061: Method for making a vertical resonant surface-emitting micro-laser
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : With assembly or disassembly : Flash lamp, x-ray tube or laser making : With sealing)
Patent 5554062: Building word blocks
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : CONSTRUCTION TOY : Interfitting elements : Transverse member is separable bolt or screw)
Patent 5554063: Centerless grinder having inside diameter size control and method therefor
(ABRADING : PRECISION DEVICE OR PROCESS - OR WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL : With indicating : Of tool or work holder position :)
Patent 5554064: Orbital motion chemical-mechanical polishing apparatus and method of fabrication
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Glass or stone abrading : By blasting)
Patent 5554065: Vertically stacked planarization machine
(ABRADING : MACHINE : Rotary tool : Rotary disk : Work rotating : Reversing, obverting, or pivoting)
Patent 5554066: In-line profile sander
(ABRADING : FRAME OR MOUNT : Portable abrader : Reciprocating tool : Rotary disk tool)
Patent 5554067: Frame holder for prescription glasses
(ABRADING : WORK HOLDER : Clamp : Lens holder : Hypodermic needle)
Patent 5554068: Abrasive flap brush and method and apparatus for making same
(ABRADING : CARRIER FOR RELATIVELY MOVABLE SIMULTANEOUSLY USABLE TOOLS : For radially movable tools : Centrifugal force urged tools : Flexible flail tools : Including self-sustaining tools : Pattern control)
Patent 5554069: Apparatus and method for subdividing a fish into a loin-containing portion and a viscera-containing portion
(BUTCHERING : CARCASS SUBDIVISION : Hand manipulated pounder)
Patent 5554070: Coin game machine island and coin treating apparatus
(COIN HANDLING : DELIVERER : Delivery of a distinct number of plural coins from a single source : With counter : And means to wrap delivered coins : Finger actuated (e.g., key button))
Patent 5554071: Air-change system for a multi-storey building
(VENTILATION : HAVING INLET AIRWAY : With air pump : Plural blades pivoting along parallel axes)
Patent 5554072: Coaxial connector for concentric cylindrical tubes
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : INCLUDING OR FOR USE WITH COAXIAL CABLE : Adapted to secure cables perpendicular to one another or a cable perpendicular to coupling axis : Resilient clamp)
Patent 5554073: Flexible shaft
(ROTARY SHAFTS, GUDGEONS, HOUSINGS, AND FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS FOR ROTARY SHAFTS : TORQUE TRANSMITTED VIA FLEXIBLE ELEMENT : With stationary housing : With separate resilient member for biasing surfaces into engagement)
Patent 5554074: Playground deck assembly
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES : BODY SLIDE : Collapsible)
Patent 5554075: Pool cue alignment device
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : BILLIARDS OR POOL : Practice device or device to aid in aiming cue or cue ball during shots (e.g., to assist in bank shots, etc.) :)
Patent 5554076: Method of using a Bowler's finger sleeve
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : BOWLING : Practice or assist device : Bowler worn or carried : Finger support or guide : Ball rack also constitutes or includes spotting rack)
Patent 5554077: Ball dispenser
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Ball)
Patent 5554078: Golf putter
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Club or club support : Head, shaft, and handle having particular combined center of gravity : Particular correlated head characteristic)
Patent 5554079: Gear train of an automatic five-speed transmission for a vehicle
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : NONPLANETARY VARIABLE SPEED OR DIRECTION TRANSMISSION COMBINED WITH PLANETARY TRANSMISSION : Transmission output shaft parallel to differential output shafts)
Patent 5554080: Speed reducing mechanism and transmission device having two ranges of speed ratios for a motor vehicle
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : VARIABLE SPEED OR DIRECTION TRANSMISSION COMBINED WITH DIFFERENTIAL : Variable speed or direction is planetary transmission : Planet pinion rotatable about axis at angle to axis of input or output gear)
Patent 5554081: Differential with distributed planet gears
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : DIFFERENTIAL PLANETARY GEARING : Spur gear differential : Intermeshing planet pinions : Manual actuator)
Patent 5554082: Transmission with integral large and small planetary gears, and method of assembling the transmission
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : PLANETARY GEARING OR ELEMENT : Coaxial teeth around planet pinion engage axially spaced relatively rotatable gears : And lock-up clutch)
Patent 5554083: Multipurpose exercise machine having an arm drilling device
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing weight resistance : Including stationary support for weight : Body part of user utilized as weight :)
Patent 5554084: Abdominal/hip flex exercise machine
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing weight resistance : Including stationary support for weight : Having lever carrying the weight : Entire body)
Patent 5554085: Weight-training machine
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Having common force transmitting support frame for user and for force resister : Including single, movable, interface element following predetermined path : Rotatably movable : About a horizontal axis : Flexible element drawn out through exit guide)
Patent 5554086: Leg press exercise apparatus
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Having common force transmitting support frame for user and for force resister : Including single, movable, interface element following predetermined path : Rotatably movable : About a horizontal axis : Flexible element drawn out through exit guide)
Patent 5554087: Tool pivoting mechanism of a tool magazine
(TOOL CHANGING : TOOL TRANSFER TO OR FROM MATRIX : Matrix including means to project tool for transfer : Pivoting : Including means to project tool from matrix)
Patent 5554088: Sport training bag and support
(EXERCISE DEVICES : STRIKING : Handheld jump rope)
Patent 5554089: Military press exercise machine
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing weight resistance : Including stationary support for weight : Having lever carrying the weight : Entire body)
Patent 5554090: Calf exercise machine
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing weight resistance : Including stationary support for weight : Having lever carrying the weight : Entire body)
Patent 5554091: Method and apparatus for minimizing lacticemia during exercise
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing fluid resistance : Club)
Patent 5554092: Apparatus and method for testing and exercising pelvic muscles
(EXERCISE DEVICES : MISCELLANEOUS : Swivelled foot platform)
Patent 5554093: Flexible thermoplastic containers having a visual pattern thereon
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : CONTAINER MAKING : Pliable container (e.g., bag, envelope, etc.) : Including form-scoring : Severing of container or container blank from web)
Patent 5554094: Folding apparatus
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : BENDING : Folding : With means to advance work or product : Folding by buckling : Buckle chute folding : Plural folding operations making multiple folds : And plural sources of adhesive)
Patent 5554095: Bias tape maker
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : BENDING : Folding : With means to advance work or product : Continuous advance past folder : Folding by passive reaction member : Folding indeterminate length work : Plural folding actions : For zigzag folding)
Patent 5554096: Implantable electromagnetic hearing transducer
(SURGERY : SURGICALLY IMPLANTED VIBRATORY HEARING AID : Oral cavity devices)
Patent 5554097: Surgical instrumentation kit
(SURGERY : ENDOSCOPE : With chair, table, holder, or other support : Implanted)
Patent 5554098: Endoscope system including endoscope and disposable protection cover
(SURGERY : ENDOSCOPE : With protective sheath : Inflatable cuff or balloon)
Patent 5554099: Endoscopic instrument
(SURGERY : ENDOSCOPE : Having imaging and illumination means : Fluid channel (e.g., suction, irrigation, aspiration))
Patent 5554100: Arthroscope with shim for angularly orienting illumination fibers
(SURGERY : ENDOSCOPE : Having imaging and illumination means : Light transmitting fibers or arrangements : With light intensity control)
Patent 5554101: Surgical retractor
(SURGERY : SPECULA : Retractor : With special blade or retracting surface structure : Plural blades on single handle : Body pierced by tubular cutter or rod-type punch)
Patent 5554102: Portable massaging device
(SURGERY: KINESITHERAPY : KINESITHERAPY : Vibrator : Unbalanced weight : With drive means : Electric drive : Hand supported :)
Patent 5554103: High efficiency external counterpulsation apparatus and method for controlling same
(SURGERY: KINESITHERAPY : KINESITHERAPY : Device with applicator having specific movement : Flexible membrane caused to move by fluid pressure : Body member enclosing or encircling : Pulsating pressure or sequentially inflatable : With means for mounting upon floor)
Patent 5554104: Custom formable knee brace
(SURGERY: SPLINT, BRACE, OR BANDAGE : ORTHOPEDIC BANDAGE : Splint or brace : Shaped or shapeable : By chemically reactive material (e.g., plaster cast) :)
Patent 5554105: Patella stabilizer
(SURGERY: SPLINT, BRACE, OR BANDAGE : ORTHOPEDIC BANDAGE : Splint or brace : Lower extremity : Knee : Finger)
Patent 5554106: Hydrocolloid exit site dressing
(SURGERY: SPLINT, BRACE, OR BANDAGE : BANDAGE STRUCTURE : Skin laceration or wound cover : With compression ring, yoke, or post)
Patent 5554107: Elastic footwrap
(SURGERY: SPLINT, BRACE, OR BANDAGE : BANDAGE STRUCTURE : Support covering : For a particular body portion : Arm or leg : Arch :)
Patent 5554108: Sanitary tampon
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INSERTING FIBROUS OR FORAMINOUS RESIDENT PACKING, RECEPTOR, OR MEDICAMENT CARRIER INTO BODY ORIFICE : With slidable ejector (e.g., plunger or ram, etc.) inside tubular inserting means : With antisiphon means)
Patent 5554109: Compactly assembled tampon applicator
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INSERTING FIBROUS OR FORAMINOUS RESIDENT PACKING, RECEPTOR, OR MEDICAMENT CARRIER INTO BODY ORIFICE : With slidable ejector (e.g., plunger or ram, etc.) inside tubular inserting means : With antisiphon means)
Patent 5554110: Medical ablation apparatus
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : With means for cutting, scarifying, or vibrating (e.g., ultrasonic, etc.) tissue : With tubular injection means inserted into body)
Patent 5554111: Bone cleaning and drying system
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Gas application : Gas injected into body canal or cavity : Ejector pivoted or swung into operating position)
Patent 5554112: Minimally invasive irrigator/aspirator surgical probe and method of using same
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Material introduced into and removed from body through passage in body inserted means : Gas injected into body canal or cavity)
Patent 5554113: Flow pressure transducer
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Material introduced into and removed from body through passage in body inserted means : Flow control : Ejector pivoted or swung into operating position)
Patent 5554114: Infusion device with preformed shape
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Method : Therapeutic material introduced or removed through a piercing conduit (e.g., trocar) inserted into body : Therapeutic material introduced into or removed from vasculature : By catheter :)
Patent 5554115: Sensor for measuring pressures in a cassette pump proximal and distal to a pumping chamber
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material flow varying means controlled by condition responsive sensor : Means for ejecting solid from holder)
Patent 5554116: Device for oral dispensing of medicine
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Structure of means contacting portion of head (e.g., tongue, etc.) during placement of treating material in mouth or throat : Lacteal extractors (e.g., breast pump, etc.))
Patent 5554117: Implantable access devices
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Implantable reservoir having access port implanted under skin : Soluble in body (e.g., suppository, etc.))
Patent 5554118: Universal mode vascular catheter system
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Having means inflated in body (e.g., inflatable nozzle, dilator, balloon catheter, occluder, etc.) : Having aperture in conduit proximal of inflated means : Lumen extending from aperture proximal of inflated means to distal end : One-way valve)
Patent 5554119: Drug delivery catheter with manifold
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Having means inflated in body (e.g., inflatable nozzle, dilator, balloon catheter, occluder, etc.) : Delivering fluid or material through wall of inflated means : Lumen extending from proximal end to aperture proximal of inflated means)
Patent 5554120: Polymer blends for use in making medical devices including catheters and balloons for dilatation catheters
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Having means inflated in body (e.g., inflatable nozzle, dilator, balloon catheter, occluder, etc.) : Having remote control for applying light, electricity, or heat to alter conduit shape (e.g., shape memory alloy, etc.))
Patent 5554121: Intraluminal catheter with high strength proximal shaft
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Having means inflated in body (e.g., inflatable nozzle, dilator, balloon catheter, occluder, etc.) : Having radiopaque characteristics (e.g., ring, marker, tip, etc.) : Particular surface characteristics (e.g., rib, groove, corrugation, etc.))
Patent 5554122: Disposable syringe
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Having means for preventing reuse of device : Expanding arm or finger)
Patent 5554123: Portable infusion pump
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Treating material forced into or out of body by self-acting fluid pressure, motor-driven, or mechanical energy storing means (e.g., pressure infusion or aspiration, etc.) : Material impelled by pressurized charge of gas or vacuum : Material impelled by means (e.g., diaphragm, piston) moved by gas or vacuum pressure : Material supply means pierced by conduit)
Patent 5554124: Universal gasket for laparoscopic cannula
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Means for controlling material flow to or from body, or metering a predetermined dose or amount : Rotatable type valve : Specific structure of means connecting body entering conduit to syringe)
Patent 5554125: Prefilled vial syringe
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Means moved by person to inject or remove fluent material to or from body inserted conduit, holder, or reservoir : Injector or aspirator syringe supported only by person during use (e.g., hand held hypodermic syringe, douche tube with forced injection, etc.) : Means for metering material flow to or from body)
Patent 5554126: Multiple purpose protective hypodermic needle cap
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Means moved by person to inject or remove fluent material to or from body inserted conduit, holder, or reservoir : Injector or aspirator syringe supported only by person during use (e.g., hand held hypodermic syringe, douche tube with forced injection, etc.) : Having cover or protector for body entering conduit : Rotatable type valve (e.g., stopcock etc.))
Patent 5554127: Syringe needle thimble cap and method of use thereof
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Means moved by person to inject or remove fluent material to or from body inserted conduit, holder, or reservoir : Injector or aspirator syringe supported only by person during use (e.g., hand held hypodermic syringe, douche tube with forced injection, etc.) : Having cover or protector for body entering conduit : Rotatable type valve (e.g., stopcock etc.))
Patent 5554128: Syringe and vial connector
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Means moved by person to inject or remove fluent material to or from body inserted conduit, holder, or reservoir : Injector or aspirator syringe supported only by person during use (e.g., hand held hypodermic syringe, douche tube with forced injection, etc.) : Having cover or protector for body entering conduit : Rotatable type valve (e.g., stopcock etc.))
Patent 5554129: Safety cap and hub for medical instruments
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Means moved by person to inject or remove fluent material to or from body inserted conduit, holder, or reservoir : Injector or aspirator syringe supported only by person during use (e.g., hand held hypodermic syringe, douche tube with forced injection, etc.) : Having cover or protector for body entering conduit : Rotatable type valve (e.g., stopcock etc.))
Patent 5554130: Stick-free syringe and associated methods
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Means moved by person to inject or remove fluent material to or from body inserted conduit, holder, or reservoir : Injector or aspirator syringe supported only by person during use (e.g., hand held hypodermic syringe, douche tube with forced injection, etc.) : Having cover or protector for body entering conduit : Cover or protector for body entering conduit movable axially relative to one another : And extended therefrom by piston when syringe is used)
Patent 5554131: Hypodermic needle with protection device
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Means moved by person to inject or remove fluent material to or from body inserted conduit, holder, or reservoir : Injector or aspirator syringe supported only by person during use (e.g., hand held hypodermic syringe, douche tube with forced injection, etc.) : Having cover or protector for body entering conduit : Cover or protector for body entering conduit movable axially relative to one another : And extended therefrom by piston when syringe is used)
Patent 5554132: Hand grip for use with syringe
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Means moved by person to inject or remove fluent material to or from body inserted conduit, holder, or reservoir : Injector or aspirator syringe supported only by person during use (e.g., hand held hypodermic syringe, douche tube with forced injection, etc.) : With piston or plunger for expelling material from body or injector reservoir : Specific structure of finger grip for moving piston : By rotatable means (e.g., micrometer, etc.))
Patent 5554133: Syringe flange adapter and method
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Means moved by person to inject or remove fluent material to or from body inserted conduit, holder, or reservoir : Injector or aspirator syringe supported only by person during use (e.g., hand held hypodermic syringe, douche tube with forced injection, etc.) : With piston or plunger for expelling material from body or injector reservoir : Specific structure of finger grip for moving piston : By rotatable means (e.g., micrometer, etc.))
Patent 5554134: Cap for an ampoule of an injection unit
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Means moved by person to inject or remove fluent material to or from body inserted conduit, holder, or reservoir : Injector or aspirator syringe supported only by person during use (e.g., hand held hypodermic syringe, douche tube with forced injection, etc.) : Specific structure of means connecting body entering conduit to syringe : Material flow controlled by valve or movable closure (e.g., plug in orifice, etc.))
Patent 5554135: Sterile medical injection port and cover method and apparatus
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Means for controlling material flow to or from body, or metering a predetermined dose or amount : Having flow closing or opening means (e.g., plug, cap, seal, etc.) : Mounted in material reservoir)
Patent 5554136: Dual lumen infusion/aspiration catheter
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Body inserted tubular conduit structure (e.g., needles, cannulas, nozzles, trocars, catheters, etc.) : Bag type)
Patent 5554137: Tissue piercing members
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Body inserted tubular conduit structure (e.g., needles, cannulas, nozzles, trocars, catheters, etc.) : Bag type)
Patent 5554138: Thoracic catheter with elongated pulling lead
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Body inserted tubular conduit structure (e.g., needles, cannulas, nozzles, trocars, catheters, etc.) : Flexible catheter or means (e.g., coupling) used therewith : Vaginal or douche type)
Patent 5554139: Catheter
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Body inserted tubular conduit structure (e.g., needles, cannulas, nozzles, trocars, catheters, etc.) : Flexible catheter or means (e.g., coupling) used therewith : With reinforcing structure : Lumen enforced by embedded or coiling strands : Removable plug)
Patent 5554140: Feeding tube retaining strap
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Body inserted tubular conduit structure (e.g., needles, cannulas, nozzles, trocars, catheters, etc.) : Flexible catheter or means (e.g., coupling) used therewith : Coupling or connector structure : Shaped for cardiovascular system)
Patent 5554141: Thermoplastic uridom and method and apparatus for the manufacturing thereof
(SURGERY : MEANS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING BODY FLUIDS OR WASTE MATERIAL (E.G., RECEPTACLES, ETC.) : Receptacle attached to or inserted within body to receive discharge therefrom : Receptacles receiving protruding body member (e.g., ears, genitalia, breast, etc.) : Genital receptacle : Receptacle structured for collecting urine or discharge from male member (e.g., external catheter, etc.) : With separate body securing means : Adherent or inflatable type : Interfitting members)
Patent 5554142: Absorbent article having multiple effective height transverse partition
(SURGERY : MEANS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING BODY FLUIDS OR WASTE MATERIAL (E.G., RECEPTACLES, ETC.) : Absorbent pad for external or internal application and supports therefor (e.g., catamenial devices, diapers, etc.) : Having specific design, shape, or structural feature : Hourglass shape : Absorbent means interposed between pervious topsheet and impervious backsheet : Carboxy-radical containing)
Patent 5554143: Absorbent article with multiple zone structural elastic-like film web extensible waist feature
(SURGERY : MEANS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING BODY FLUIDS OR WASTE MATERIAL (E.G., RECEPTACLES, ETC.) : Absorbent pad for external or internal application and supports therefor (e.g., catamenial devices, diapers, etc.) : Having specific design, shape, or structural feature : Elastic type edge : Waist opening : And waist opening)
Patent 5554144: Absorbent article with multiple zone structural elastic-like film web extensible waist feature
(SURGERY : MEANS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING BODY FLUIDS OR WASTE MATERIAL (E.G., RECEPTACLES, ETC.) : Absorbent pad for external or internal application and supports therefor (e.g., catamenial devices, diapers, etc.) : Having specific design, shape, or structural feature : Elastic type edge : Waist opening : And waist opening)
Patent 5554145: Absorbent article with multiple zone structural elastic-like film web extensible waist feature
(SURGERY : MEANS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING BODY FLUIDS OR WASTE MATERIAL (E.G., RECEPTACLES, ETC.) : Absorbent pad for external or internal application and supports therefor (e.g., catamenial devices, diapers, etc.) : Having specific design, shape, or structural feature : Elastic type edge : Waist opening : And waist opening)
Patent 5554146: Mechanical fastener for disposable article
(SURGERY : MEANS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING BODY FLUIDS OR WASTE MATERIAL (E.G., RECEPTACLES, ETC.) : Absorbent pad for external or internal application and supports therefor (e.g., catamenial devices, diapers, etc.) : Pad having means for securing pad during use : By fabric strip fastener element (e.g., hook and loop type fastener) : With release means associated with tab fastner)
Patent 5554147: Compositions and devices for controlled release of active ingredients
(SURGERY : CONTROLLED RELEASE THERAPEUTIC DEVICE OR SYSTEM :)
Patent 5554148: Renewable neural implant device and method
(SURGERY : CONTROLLED RELEASE THERAPEUTIC DEVICE OR SYSTEM :)
Patent 5554149: Male incontinence pants
(SURGERY : MEANS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING BODY FLUIDS OR WASTE MATERIAL (E.G., RECEPTACLES, ETC.) : Absorbent pad for external or internal application and supports therefor (e.g., catamenial devices, diapers, etc.) : Having specific design, shape, or structural feature : Pouch means : Pulling string)
Patent 5554150: Granulocyte colony-stimulating factor solution delivery method
(SURGERY : CONTROLLED RELEASE THERAPEUTIC DEVICE OR SYSTEM : Implanted dynamic device or system :)
Patent 5554151: Specimen retrieval container
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS :)
Patent 5554152: Method for intra-operative myocardial revascularization
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Light application : Angioplasty : Cataracts or glaucoma)
Patent 5554153: Laser skin perforator
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Light application : Dermatological : Cataracts or glaucoma)
Patent 5554154: Intra-osseous needle drill
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Orthopedic cutting instrument : Reamer or drill : Staple or similar driven fastener)
Patent 5554155: Fiber optic pick manipulator
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Light application : Applicators : With optical fiber : With optical fiber)
Patent 5554156: Laser medical treatment apparatus
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Light application : Applicators : With beam shaping or redirecting (e.g., lens) : With optical fiber)
Patent 5554157: Rod securing polyaxial locking screw and coupling element assembly
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Internal fixation means : Spinal positioner or stabilizer : Cyclable or incrementable)
Patent 5554158: Intercondylar notch cutter for posterior stabilized femoral knee prosthesis
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Orthopedic cutting instrument : Reamer or drill : Staple or similar driven fastener)
Patent 5554159: Instrument for electro-surgical excisor for the transformation zone of the uterine cervix and method of using same
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Electrical application : Applicators : Cutting : By needle)
Patent 5554160: Uterus maneuvering method
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Obstetric or gynecological instruments : With collecting means for removed material)
Patent 5554161: Tick removal tool
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Means for removal of skin or material therefrom : With fragmenting means)
Patent 5554162: Method and device for surgically joining luminal structures
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Surgical mesh, connector, clip, clamp or band : Connector for hollow body organs : Alignment device (e.g., approximators))
Patent 5554163: Atherectomy device
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Blood vessel, duct or teat cutter, scrapper or abrader : Occluding clip, clamp, or band)
Patent 5554164: Curved knife for linear staplers
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Cutting, puncturing or piercing : By electrical or thermal application)
Patent 5554165: Surgical blade and hub
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Cutting, puncturing or piercing : Saw type : Snout cutter)
Patent 5554166: Blood lancet device for withdrawing blood for diagnostic purposes
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Cutting, puncturing or piercing : Lancet : Spring driven or biased into cutting position : Removable)
Patent 5554167: Tissue piercing members
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Cutting, puncturing or piercing : Punch : Spring driven or biased into cutting position)
Patent 5554168: Device for closing the operation wound after puncture of arteria femoralis or vena femoralis
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : External pressure applicator : With emboli trap or filter)
Patent 5554169: Method for placing staples in laparoscopic or endoscopic procedures
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Sutureless closure : Material placed on opposed sides of incision or wound : Staple fastener : Screw, rack and pinion or pawl and racket)
Patent 5554170: Absorbable block copolymers and surgical articles fabricated therefrom
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Suture or ligature : Absorbable in body : Pull out or frangible)
Patent 5554171: Suture anchor
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Suture retaining means (e.g., buttons) : Organic material containing)
Patent 5554172: Directed energy surgical method and assembly
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Light application : With fluid circulation)
Patent 5554173: Defibrillator charge tester
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION :)
Patent 5554174: System and method for automatically adjusting cardioverter and defibrillator shock energy as a function of time-to-therapy
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical therapeutic systems : Cardioverting/defibrillating :)
Patent 5554175: Therapy termination in an atrial defibrillator and method
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical therapeutic systems : Cardioverting/defibrillating :)
Patent 5554176: Implantable electrode and sensor lead apparatus
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical therapeutic systems : Heart rate regulating (e.g., pacing) : Computing energy required or contact impedance)
Patent 5554177: Method and apparatus to optimize pacing based on intensity of acoustic signal
(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 : Selecting plural stimulation patterns)
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