Patents 5554178 - 5554432

 

 

Patent 5554178: Metalized implantable cardiac electrode
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical energy applicator : Placed in body : Heart : Catheter or endocardial (inside heart) type : Respiratory movement)

Patent 5554179: Implantable difibrillator electrode
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical energy applicator : Placed in body : Heart : Patch or epicardial (on heart surface) type : With anchor means)

Patent 5554180: Intraluminal stenting graft
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : ARTERIAL PROSTHESIS (I.E., BLOOD VESSEL) : Including valve : Inflatable graft : Temperature responsive)

Patent 5554181: Stent
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : ARTERIAL PROSTHESIS (I.E., BLOOD VESSEL) : Stent combined with surgical delivery system (e.g., surgical tools, delivery sheath, etc.) : Expandable stent with constraining means :)

Patent 5554182: Method for preventing restenosis
(SURGERY : BLOOD VESSEL OR GRAFT PREPARATION : Artificial insemination)

Patent 5554183: Vascular prosthesis for the substitution or internal lining of blood vessels of medium or large diameter and device for its application
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : ARTERIAL PROSTHESIS (I.E., BLOOD VESSEL) : Made of synthetic material : Coating)

Patent 5554184: Heart valve
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Cutting, puncturing or piercing : By electrical or thermal application)

Patent 5554185: Inflatable prosthetic cardiovascular valve for percutaneous transluminal implantation of same
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : HEART VALVE : Flexible leaflet : Fiber)

Patent 5554186: Bileaflet mechanical heart valve having cropped slot pivot configuration and method for preventing blood stagnation therein
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : HEART VALVE : Having rigid or semirigid pivoting occluder : Occluder includes projecting means defining pivoting axis : Slot in annular support member : Strut projecting means cooperates with depression portion of occluder to guide pivoting movement)

Patent 5554187: Medication dispensing intra-ocular lens system
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : EYE PROSTHESIS (E.G., LENS OR CORNEAL IMPLANT, OR ARTIFICIAL EYE, ETC.) : Intraocular lens : Having cellular growth inhibitors : Rotary pump)

Patent 5554188: Universal middle ear prosthesis
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : EAR OR NOSE PROSTHESIS : Implantable)

Patent 5554189: Ureteral prosthesis
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Hollow or tubular part or organ (e.g., bladder, urethra, bronchi, bile duct, etc.) : Urethra : Including natural bone tissue)

Patent 5554190: Prosthesis component and a method of producing it
(SURGERY : MISCELLANEOUS : Methods : Holding strap extending circumferentially of head or neck)

Patent 5554191: Intersomatic vertebral cage
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Bone : Spine bone : Removable)

Patent 5554192: Intramedullary implant stem and centralizer
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Bone : Cement bone plug or bone canal positioning means : Stem structure)

Patent 5554194: Modular surgical implant
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Bone : Jaw bone : Including spinal disc spacer between adjacent spine bones)

Patent 5554195: Process for the production of resist prints
(BLEACHING AND DYEING; FLUID TREATMENT AND CHEMICAL MODIFICATION OF TEXTILES AND FIBERS : PROCESS OF PRINTING PERMANENTLY ON SUBSTRATE, OTHER THAN NOMINAL PRINTING, USING PRINT PASTE CONTAINING DISCHARGE MATERIAL, RESIST MATERIAL, OR DYE MATERIAL; OR STENCIL DYEING : Resist or reserve : Azo dye)

Patent 5554196: Method of marking a surface of an object by means of a laser light
(BLEACHING AND DYEING; FLUID TREATMENT AND CHEMICAL MODIFICATION OF TEXTILES AND FIBERS : DYEING PROCESS UTILIZING ELECTRIC, MAGNETIC, OR WAVE ENERGY; OR PRODUCT THEREOF : Logwood)

Patent 5554197: Hair dying system and methods for accurately blending and developing hair dye
(BLEACHING AND DYEING; FLUID TREATMENT AND CHEMICAL MODIFICATION OF TEXTILES AND FIBERS : DYEING INVOLVING ANIMAL-DERIVED NATURAL FIBER MATERIAL (OTHER THAN SOLELY WOOL OR SILK), E.G., LEATHER, FUR, HAIR, FEATHERS, ETC., COMPOSITION, PROCESS, OR PRODUCT : Hair dyeing : Oxidation dye :)

Patent 5554198: Method for dyeing fabric
(BLEACHING AND DYEING; FLUID TREATMENT AND CHEMICAL MODIFICATION OF TEXTILES AND FIBERS : PATTERN EFFECT DYEING, PROCESS, COMPOSITIONS, OR PRODUCTS : Suppress dyeing, e.g., fold, twist, wrinkle, etc. : Mixture of treated and untreated individual fibers)

Patent 5554199: Dyeing process and auxiliary
(BLEACHING AND DYEING; FLUID TREATMENT AND CHEMICAL MODIFICATION OF TEXTILES AND FIBERS : REACTIVE DYE COMPOSITION, PROCESS, OR PRODUCT : Pretreatment of substrate)

Patent 5554200: Oil additives and compositions
(FUEL AND RELATED COMPOSITIONS : LIQUID FUELS (EXCLUDING FUELS THAT ARE EXCLUSIVELY MIXTURES OF LIQUID HYDROCARBONS) : Containing organic -C(=O)O- compound (e.g., fatty acids, etc.) : The single bonded oxygen is bonded directly to an additional carbon, which carbon may be single bonded to any element but may be multiple bonded only to carbon (i.e., carboxylic acid esters) : Plural -C(=O)O- groups attached to each other directly or indirectly by nonionic bonding (e.g., polyesters, half ester-half acid compounds, etc.) : Copolymer of olefinically unsaturated hydrocarbon monomer and additional monomer (e.g., ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers, etc.) : Product polymerized through an olefinic double bond)

Patent 5554201: Thermal treated coal, and process and apparatus for preparing the same
(FUEL AND RELATED COMPOSITIONS : COAL TREATING PROCESS OR PRODUCT THEREOF : Removal of undesirable : Water (e.g., drying, etc.) : Using liquid aqueous material)

Patent 5554202: Gasifier monitoring apparatus
(GAS: HEATING AND ILLUMINATING : GENERATORS : Cupola : Carburetor)

Patent 5554203: Filter element
(GAS SEPARATION : FLEXIBLE OR COLLAPSIBLE BAG TYPE : With securing or supporting means : Coupling part inseparable from bag)

Patent 5554204: Surface treatment method for quartz material
(GLASS MANUFACTURING : PROCESSES : With coating : Silicon containing coating : From inorganic oxides or hydroxides)

Patent 5554205: Air filter for the interior of a motor vehicle
(GAS SEPARATION : COMBINED OR CONVERTIBLE : In motor vehicle : Multi-ply, strata, or laminated)

Patent 5554206: Method of charging ore
(SPECIALIZED METALLURGICAL PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS FOR USE THEREIN, CONSOLIDATED METAL POWDER COMPOSITIONS, AND LOOSE METAL PARTICULATE MIXTURES : PROCESSES : Producing or treating free metal : At 300 degrees C or greater (e.g., pyrometallurgy, etc.) : Iron(Fe) : Reducing in gaseous suspension : Fluidized bed : With melting of Iron(Fe) : Outside the fluidized bed :)

Patent 5554207: Process of recycling iron oxides and plastics in steelmaking
(SPECIALIZED METALLURGICAL PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS FOR USE THEREIN, CONSOLIDATED METAL POWDER COMPOSITIONS, AND LOOSE METAL PARTICULATE MIXTURES : PROCESSES : Producing or treating free metal : At 300 degrees C or greater (e.g., pyrometallurgy, etc.) : Iron(Fe) : Reduction in molten state : Molten Iron(Fe) produced in shaft furnace)

Patent 5554208: Enhanced gas separations and zeolite compositions therefor
(GAS SEPARATION: PROCESSES : SOLID SORPTION : Including reduction of pressure : Plural pressure varying steps (e.g., pressure swing adsorption, etc.) : Liquid addition precedes electrical precipitation)

Patent 5554209: Device for removing contaminants from a gas stream
(GAS SEPARATION: APPARATUS : MAGNETIC SEPARATING MEANS :)

Patent 5554210: Suspension device and a rapping mechanism for electrodes in an electrostatic precipitator
(GAS SEPARATION: APPARATUS : ELECTRIC FIELD SEPARATION APPARATUS (E.G., ELECTRICAL PRECIPITATOR, ELECTROSTATIC TYPE, ETC.) : Electrode cleaner, apparatus part flusher, discharger, or wet collector (e.g., wet film electrode, etc.) : Vibrating, jarring, or rapping means : Mounted on rotatable shaft (e.g., swinging arm or hammer, etc.) :)

Patent 5554211: Aqueous electroless plating solutions
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Metal-depositing composition or substrate-sensitizing compositions for metal-depositing compositions : Metal-depositing composition contains mixtures of metal compounds other than solely as Group IA metal compounds, e.g., electroless : Elemental metal is Ag)

Patent 5554212: Waterfast high gloss hyperthermogelling aqueous phase change ink and method for use
(SYNTHETIC RESINS OR NATURAL RUBBERS -- PART OF THE CLASS 520 SERIES : : : Adding a NRM to a preformed solid polymer or preformed specified intermediate condensation product, composition thereof; or process of treating or composition thereof : Carbohydrate or derivative DNRM : Casein or derivative or soy protein)

Patent 5554213: Ink compositions for ink jet printing
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Marking : Inks : Organic dye containing : Organic nitrogen compound containing : Shellac or derivative containing)

Patent 5554214: Water ablative coating for vehicle drag reduction
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Fat, fatty oil, fatty oil acid or salt thereof containing : Fatty oil : Drying oil : With drier : Pigment treatment)

Patent 5554215: Composite pigmentary material
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Pigment, filler, or aggregate compositions, e.g., stone, shale, pebbles, rock, etc. : Composition contains identified material other than water : Titanium compound containing (Ti) : Silicon containing)

Patent 5554216: High gloss durable TiO.sub.2 pigment
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Pigment, filler, or aggregate compositions, e.g., stone, shale, pebbles, rock, etc. : Composition contains identified material other than water : Titanium compound containing (Ti) : Aluminum compound or silicon containing : Silicon containing)

Patent 5554217: Stir-in organic pigments
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Pigment, filler, or aggregate compositions, e.g., stone, shale, pebbles, rock, etc. : Composition contains identified material other than water : Organic pigment containing : Mixed pigments containing : Treatment of alkali silicate with mineral acid or product)

Patent 5554218: Cement compositions and methods of underwater application
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Inorganic settable ingredient containing : For use underwater : Organic material containing)

Patent 5554219: Process for producing single-crystal bulk zinc selenide
(SINGLE-CRYSTAL, ORIENTED-CRYSTAL, AND EPITAXY GROWTH PROCESSES; NON-COATING APPARATUS THEREFOR : PROCESSES OF GROWTH FROM LIQUID OR SUPERCRITICAL STATE : Havin growth from molten state (e.g., solution melt) : Growth confined by a solid member other than seed or product (e.g., Bridgman-Stockbarger method) : Having bottom-up crystallization (e.g., VFG, VGF) : Excess component or non-product appearing component contains a metal atom)

Patent 5554220: Method and apparatus using organic vapor phase deposition for the growth of organic thin films with large optical non-linearities
(SINGLE-CRYSTAL, ORIENTED-CRYSTAL, AND EPITAXY GROWTH PROCESSES; NON-COATING APPARATUS THEREFOR : FORMING FROM VAPOR OR GASEOUS STATE (E.G., VPE, SUBLIMATION) : With decomposition of a precursor (except impurity or dopant precursor) composed of diverse atoms (e.g., CVD) : With responsive control)

Patent 5554221: Apparatus for dispensing portions of material
(COATING APPARATUS : EDIBLE BASE OR COATING TYPE : Tumbling particulate work (i.e., rumble) : Integral actuator extends through or is formed on valve seat)

Patent 5554222: Ionization deposition apparatus
(COATING APPARATUS : GAS OR VAPOR DEPOSITION : With treating means (e.g., jarring) : By creating electric field (e.g., gas activation, plasma, etc.) : Hot cathode means for thermionic emission of electrons (e.g., tungsten filament, etc.) : Having antenna)

Patent 5554223: Plasma processing apparatus with a rotating electromagnetic field
(COATING APPARATUS : GAS OR VAPOR DEPOSITION : With treating means (e.g., jarring) : By creating electric field (e.g., gas activation, plasma, etc.) : Radio frequency antenna or radio frequency inductive coil discharge means : Producing energized gas remotely located from substrate)

Patent 5554224: Substrate heater for thin film deposition
(COATING APPARATUS : GAS OR VAPOR DEPOSITION : With treating means (e.g., jarring) : By means to heat or cool : Substrate heater : Producing energized gas remotely located from substrate)

Patent 5554225: Device for dispensing thixotropic materials
(COATING APPARATUS : CONTROL MEANS RESPONSIVE TO A RANDOMLY OCCURRING SENSED CONDITION : Responsive to attribute, absence or presence of work : Selective application at a specific position :)

Patent 5554226: Heat treatment processing apparatus and cleaning method thereof
(COATING APPARATUS : GAS OR VAPOR DEPOSITION : With treating means (e.g., jarring) : By means to heat or cool : Radio frequency antenna or radio frequency inductive coil discharge means)

Patent 5554227: Process of manufacturing crystal sugar from an aqueous sugar juice such as cane juice or sugar beet juice
(SUGAR, STARCH, AND CARBOHYDRATES : : Carbohydrate manufacture and refining : Sugar manufacture and refining : Treatment of sacchariferous solutions : Crystallizing or solidifying : Settling or flotation)

Patent 5554228: Method and device for cleaning medical instruments
(CLEANING AND LIQUID CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : : Including use of vacuum, suction, or inert atmosphere : Carbon removal (e.g., from engines))

Patent 5554229: Light directing element for photovoltaic device and method of manufacture
(BATTERIES: THERMOELECTRIC AND PHOTOELECTRIC : PHOTOELECTRIC : Cells : With concentrator, housing, cooling means, or encapsulated : Luminescent layer or optical filter)

Patent 5554230: Low dew point gas generator cooling system
(METAL TREATMENT : PROCESS OF MODIFYING OR MAINTAINING INTERNAL PHYSICAL STRUCTURE (I.E., MICROSTRUCTURE) OR CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF METAL, PROCESS OF REACTIVE COATING OF METAL AND PROCESS OF CHEMICAL-HEAT REMOVING (E.G., FLAME-CUTTING, ETC.) OR BURNING OF METAL : Carburizing or nitriding using externally supplied carbon or nitrogen source : With decarburizing or denitriding : Simultaneous removing or burning of multiple sides of workpiece)

Patent 5554231: Corrosion resistant aluminum and aluminum coating
(METAL TREATMENT : PROCESS OF MODIFYING OR MAINTAINING INTERNAL PHYSICAL STRUCTURE (I.E., MICROSTRUCTURE) OR CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF METAL, PROCESS OF REACTIVE COATING OF METAL AND PROCESS OF CHEMICAL-HEAT REMOVING (E.G., FLAME-CUTTING, ETC.) OR BURNING OF METAL : Processes of coating utilizing a reactive composition which reacts with metal substrate or composition therefore : Liquid reactive coating composition utilized : Coating or treating a metal oxide with a specified composition : Contains organic sulfur compound)

Patent 5554232: Amorphous metal wire
(METAL TREATMENT : STOCK : Magnetic : Amorphous : Copper containing)

Patent 5554233: Cold deformable, high strength, hot rolled bar and method for producing same
(METAL TREATMENT : STOCK : Ferrous (i.e., iron base) : Beryllium or boron containing : Eight percent or more total content of nickel and/or manganese containing)

Patent 5554234: High strength aluminum alloy for forming fin and method of manufacturing the same
(METAL TREATMENT : PROCESS OF MODIFYING OR MAINTAINING INTERNAL PHYSICAL STRUCTURE (I.E., MICROSTRUCTURE) OR CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF METAL, PROCESS OF REACTIVE COATING OF METAL AND PROCESS OF CHEMICAL-HEAT REMOVING (E.G., FLAME-CUTTING, ETC.) OR BURNING OF METAL : With casting or solidifying from melt : Aluminum(Al) or aluminum base alloy : Continuous casting : With tempering, ageing, solution treating (i.e., for hardening), precipitation hardening or strengthening, or quenching)

Patent 5554235: Method of and process for cold-rolling of stainless-steel and titanium-alloy strip
(METAL TREATMENT : PROCESS OF MODIFYING OR MAINTAINING INTERNAL PHYSICAL STRUCTURE (I.E., MICROSTRUCTURE) OR CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF METAL, PROCESS OF REACTIVE COATING OF METAL AND PROCESS OF CHEMICAL-HEAT REMOVING (E.G., FLAME-CUTTING, ETC.) OR BURNING OF METAL : Heating or cooling of solid metal : Iron(Fe) or iron base alloy : Nine percent or more chromium(Cr) (e.g., Stainless steel, etc.) : With working : With working at or below 120`C or unspecified cold working : Contains an atom of calcium)

Patent 5554236: Method for making low noise signal transmission cable
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Making electrical conductors of indefinite length : Covering of conductor : With preformed material :)

Patent 5554237: Fiber reinforced plastic product and an indication method thereof
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : Covering of conductor)

Patent 5554238: Method of making resilient batt
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : With formation of lamina by bulk deposition of discrete particles to form self-supporting article : With preformed material)

Patent 5554239: Method of manufacturing a fastening system for an absorbent article
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : Adhesive application of fasteners to articles (e.g., slide fastener to garment) : To similarly formed batt)

Patent 5554240: Thermally conductive joining method and joint
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : With swelling of material of lamina : Foaming)

Patent 5554241: Apparatus and method for retreading a tire
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : Reclaiming, renewing or repairing articles for reuse : Toroidal shapes (e.g., tire or tube) : Adhesively secured tire retreads : Molybdenum containing)

Patent 5554242: Method for making a multi-component tire
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : Making flexible or resilient toroidal shape; e.g., tire, inner tube, etc. : Moving work progressively to separate assembly stations : Puncture repairing)

Patent 5554243: Method for manufacturing absorbent member for absorbent article
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : Bonding in stressed condition of at least one prestressed element : Bonding of sheets or webs only : Running length web : Wrapping of belt prior to shaping)

Patent 5554244: Method of joining fluted tube joint
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : With permanent bending or reshaping or surface deformation of self sustaining lamina : Longitudinally progressive helical winding)

Patent 5554245: Biaxially oriented sealable polypropylene film having improved barrier properties
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : With lamina formation by molding or casting : By extrusion : Post-treatment : After bonding; e.g., as finishing step, etc.)

Patent 5554246: Air infiltration barrier laminate and process for preparing same
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : With cutting, punching, tearing or severing : Perforating lamina : Subsequent to assembly of laminae : After bonding; e.g., as finishing step, etc.)

Patent 5554247: Method of manufacturing a high density ink jet printhead array
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : With cutting, punching, tearing or severing : Partial cutting bonded sandwich (e.g., grooving or incising) : Of plural laminae from single stock and assembling to each other or to additional lamina)

Patent 5554248: Method for manufacturing a livestock feeder
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : Butt edge joining of laminae : Joining of nonplanar elements; e.g., configured hollow objects, etc. : Lamina is running length web)

Patent 5554249: Magnetron plasma processing system
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : DIFFERENTIAL FLUID ETCHING APPARATUS : Having glow discharge electrode gas energizing means : Parallel plate electrodes : Liquid etchant spray means)

Patent 5554250: Apparatus for microperforating zippered film useful for manufacturing a reclosable zippered bag
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : SURFACE BONDING MEANS AND/OR ASSEMBLY MEANS THEREFOR : Automatic and/or material-triggered control : Of cutter : With means to cause rotary movement of the workpiece)

Patent 5554251: Optical device assemble apparatus
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : SURFACE BONDING MEANS AND/OR ASSEMBLY MEANS THEREFOR : With means applying wave energy or electrical energy directly to work : With means to assemble laminae or position them relative to each other : Responsive to presence, absence, or condition of article to which applied)

Patent 5554252: Hot and cool air bonding apparatus
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : SURFACE BONDING MEANS AND/OR ASSEMBLY MEANS THEREFOR : With gas, vapor, or flame contact means for work : By driven web feeding means)

Patent 5554253: Tube restoring apparatus and tube restoring method
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : SURFACE BONDING MEANS AND/OR ASSEMBLY MEANS THEREFOR : Means joining flexible indefinite length or endless bodies end-to-end (e.g., film, tape, belt splicers) : Tube splicing type (e.g., inner tube) : To transversely stretch or tension the web)

Patent 5554254: Post contact layer etch back process which prevents precipitate formation
(SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE MANUFACTURING: PROCESS : COATING WITH ELECTRICALLY OR THERMALLY CONDUCTIVE MATERIAL : To form ohmic contact to semiconductive material : Contacting multiple semiconductive regions (i.e., interconnects) : Diverse conductors : At least one layer forms a diffusion barrier : Having viahole of tapered shape)

Patent 5554255: Method of and apparatus for a direct voltage arc discharge enhanced reactive treatment of objects
(COATING PROCESSES : DIRECT APPLICATION OF ELECTRICAL, MAGNETIC, WAVE, OR PARTICULATE ENERGY : Plasma (e.g., corona, glow discharge, cold plasma, etc.) : Silicon containing coating supply or source)

Patent 5554256: Method of manufacturing a semiconductor device having a semiconductor body with field insulation regions formed by grooves filled with
(SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE MANUFACTURING: PROCESS : FORMATION OF ELECTRICALLY ISOLATED LATERAL SEMICONDUCTIVE STRUCTURE : Grooved and refilled with deposited dielectric material : Enclosed cavity)

Patent 5554257: Method of treating surfaces with atomic or molecular beam
(SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE MANUFACTURING: PROCESS : CHEMICAL ETCHING : Vapor phase etching (i.e., dry etching) : Utilizing electromagnetic or wave energy : By creating electric field (e.g., plasma, glow discharge, etc.) : Using specified electrode/susceptor configuration (e.g., of multiple substrates using barrel-type susceptor, planar reactor configuration, etc.) to generate plasma : Producing energized gas remotely located from substrate : Using magnet (e.g., electron cyclotron resonance, etc.))

Patent 5554258: Flotation process for mechanical pulp using a surface active agent
(PAPER MAKING AND FIBER LIBERATION : PROCESSES OF CHEMICAL LIBERATION, RECOVERY OR PURIFICATION OF NATURAL CELLULOSE OR FIBROUS MATERIAL : Chemical treatment after start or completion of mechanical defibration : With chemical other than water or steam)

Patent 5554259: Reduction of salt scale precipitation by control of process stream Ph and salt concentration
(PAPER MAKING AND FIBER LIBERATION : PROCESSES OF CHEMICAL LIBERATION, RECOVERY OR PURIFICATION OF NATURAL CELLULOSE OR FIBROUS MATERIAL : With cleaning, preserving or conditioning of apparatus : Recirculation (includes separation from fibers))

Patent 5554260: Method and use involving naphthalene sulphonate salt(s) and polyethylene oxide, to improve retention and drainage
(PAPER MAKING AND FIBER LIBERATION : PROCESSES AND PRODUCTS : Non-fiber additive : Cellulosic)

Patent 5554261: Dyeing of paper
(PAPER MAKING AND FIBER LIBERATION : PROCESSES AND PRODUCTS : Non-fiber additive : Coloring agent : Biocidal)

Patent 5554262: Laser curtain edge tracking systems for papermaking machines
(PAPER MAKING AND FIBER LIBERATION : PROCESSES AND PRODUCTS : With measuring, inspecting and/or testing : Fluid deckle or shower)

Patent 5554263: Method for removing or installing rolls in a paper machine or the like
(PAPER MAKING AND FIBER LIBERATION : PROCESSES AND PRODUCTS : Conditioning, preparing or repairing of apparatus : Fluid deckle or shower)

Patent 5554264: Multiple reboiler system
(DISTILLATION: PROCESSES, SEPARATORY : AND RECOVERING HEAT BY INDIRECT HEAT EXCHANGE : Utilizing recovered heat for heating the distillation zone : Compressed vapor as heat source)

Patent 5554265: Method of making a magnetoresistive sensor
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : : Coating, forming or etching by sputtering : Sputter etching : Etching specified material : With sputter etching)

Patent 5554266: Semiconductor device manufacturing apparatus
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : APPARATUS : Coating, forming or etching by sputtering : Coating : Specified work holder : Target composition)

Patent 5554267: Wire section of a machine for making fibrous material webs
(PAPER MAKING AND FIBER LIBERATION : APPARATUS : Running or indefinite length product forming and/or treating means : Plural molds or plural spaced areas of application on a single mold : Common vat or stock feed : And suction means)

Patent 5554268: Disposable sensor for metal analysis
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : APPARATUS : Electrolytic : Analysis and testing : Etching specified material)

Patent 5554269: No.sub.x sensor using electrochemical reactions and differential pulse voltammetry (DPV)
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : APPARATUS : Electrolytic : Analysis and testing : Solid electrolyte : Gas sample sensor : With fugitive protective element)

Patent 5554270: Electrolytic desilvering method
(ELECTROLYSIS: PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS USED THEREIN, AND METHODS OF PREPARING THE COMPOSITIONS : ELECTROLYTIC SYNTHESIS (PROCESS, COMPOSITION, AND METHOD OF PREPARING COMPOSITION) : Preparing inorganic compound : Metal containing compound produced : Sulfur containing (e.g., sulfide, etc.) : Nitrate)

Patent 5554271: Method of manufacturing a composite material
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : : Electrophoresis or electro-osmosis processes and electrolyte compositions therefor when not provided for elsewhere : Coating or forming of object : Coating interior of object : Sheet, web, wire, or filament of indeterminant length formed or coated)

Patent 5554272: Planar bicarbonate sensor
(ELECTROLYSIS: PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS USED THEREIN, AND METHODS OF PREPARING THE COMPOSITIONS : ELECTROLYTIC ANALYSIS OR TESTING (PROCESS AND ELECTROLYTE COMPOSITION) : Involving enzyme or micro-organism : And using semipermeable membrane : Bubbling (e.g., for flotation of solids, etc.))

Patent 5554273: Neural network compensation for sensors
(ELECTROLYSIS: PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS USED THEREIN, AND METHODS OF PREPARING THE COMPOSITIONS : ELECTROLYTIC ANALYSIS OR TESTING (PROCESS AND ELECTROLYTE COMPOSITION) : For oxygen or oxygen containing compound (except water) : Using solid electrolyte : Gaseous oxygen or oxygen containing compound : With heating or temperature sensing : Using anode containing magnesium)

Patent 5554274: Manufacture of improved catalyst
(MINERAL OILS: PROCESSES AND PRODUCTS : CHEMICAL CONVERSION OF HYDROCARBONS : Cracking : Hydrogenative : Catalytic : Silica or silicate containing catalyst : With metal or metal oxide : With group III metal, rare earth metal, or metal oxide (i.e., Sc, Y, Al, Ga, ln, Tl, metal of atomic number 57-71, or oxide thereof) : With group IV metal or metal oxide (i.e., Ti, Zr, Hf, Ge, Sn, Pb, or oxide thereof) :)

Patent 5554275: Catalytic hydrodesulfurization and stripping of hydrocarbon liquid
(MINERAL OILS: PROCESSES AND PRODUCTS : REFINING : Sulfur removal (free or combined sulfur) : With hydrogen : With solid catalyst or absorbent : Acyclic alcohol)

Patent 5554276: Apparatus for maintaining a stable bath for an autodeposition composition by periodically separating particular metal ions from the
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : WITH ALARM, INDICATOR, REGISTER, RECORDER, SIGNAL OR INSPECTION MEANS : Responsive to fluid flow : Including specified pressure change)

Patent 5554277: In-line leaf trap
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : WITH ALARM, INDICATOR, REGISTER, RECORDER, SIGNAL OR INSPECTION MEANS : Transparent : Meter-controlled cyclic systems)

Patent 5554278: Quick change oil recycler
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : FLOW, FLUID PRESSURE OR MATERIAL LEVEL, RESPONSIVE : Check valve : Including manually controlled element)

Patent 5554279: Apparatus for treatment of sewage sludge
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : AUTOMATIC CONTROL : Thermal : Controlled discharge means)

Patent 5554280: Filter system
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : STRUCTURAL INSTALLATION : Closed circulating systems : Aquarium or swimming pool : With subsurface weep means)

Patent 5554281: Traveling bridge filter system and associated underdrain
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : PARTICULATE MATERIAL TYPE SEPARATOR, E.G., ION EXCHANGE OR SAND BED : With rehabilitation means : Surface traversing type : Moving fluid distributor : And gas injecting means other than by mechanical agitation)

Patent 5554282: Inorganic membrane filtration unit
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : CASING DIVIDED BY MEMBRANE INTO SECTIONS HAVING INLET(S) AND/OR OUTLET(S) : Each section having inlet(s) and outlet(s) : Planar membrane : Incompatible shapes)

Patent 5554283: Hollow fiber filter having a porous collar/ring seal
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : CASING DIVIDED BY MEMBRANE INTO SECTIONS HAVING INLET(S) AND/OR OUTLET(S) : Each section having inlet(s) and outlet(s) : Cylindrical membrane : Plural cylindrical membranes all connected for parallel flow : All cylindrical membranes are parallel : Including addition of diverse fluid)

Patent 5554284: Backwashable filter for fluids
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : FILTER : Medium, cleaner or agitator moved by fluid : Medium flexed : Central header)

Patent 5554285: Filtering apparatus for sink drain pipe
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : FILTER : Within flow line or flow line connected close casing : Axially aligned inlet and outlet : Pipe end attached closed casing, e.g., faucet : Head and base connected)

Patent 5554286: Membrane for liquid mixture separation
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : FILTER : Material : Semipermeable membrane : Metal containing : Integral or coated layers)

Patent 5554287: Cellulose matrix filter material
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : FILTER : Material : Semipermeable membrane : Organic : Cyclic : Cellulosic : Pivoted)

Patent 5554288: Disposable filters and manufacturing process
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : FILTER : Material : Diverse granular or fibrous : With adhered coating or impregnant : Vinyl)

Patent 5554289: Apparatus and method for increasing the capacity of a wastewater pond treatment facility
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : PROCESSES : Treatment by living organism : Dividing, treating, and recombining liquid : And reusing oxidant)

Patent 5554290: Insitu anaerobic reactive zone for insitu metals precipitation and to achieve microbial de-nitrification
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : PROCESSES : Treatment by living organism : Including adding ancillary growth medium for microorganism : And reusing oxidant)

Patent 5554291: Methods and apparatus for biodegradation of polluted fluids
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : PROCESSES : Treatment by living organism : Utilizing contact surfaces supporting microorganism (e.g., trickling filter, etc.) : Digesting sludge)

Patent 5554292: Permselective membrane of polyacrylonitrile copolymer and process for producing the same
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : PROCESSES : Liquid/liquid solvent or colloidal extraction or diffusing or passing through septum selective as to material of a component of liquid; such diffusing or passing being effected by other than only an ion exchange or sorption process : Passing through membrane in vapor phase : And anaerobic treatment)

Patent 5554293: Disposable blood washing and apheresis device and method of using thereof
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : PROCESSES : Liquid/liquid solvent or colloidal extraction or diffusing or passing through septum selective as to material of a component of liquid; such diffusing or passing being effected by other than only an ion exchange or sorption process : Diffusing or passing through septum selective as to material of a component of liquid : Filtering through membrane (e.g., ultrafiltration) : Hemodialysis)

Patent 5554294: Method for dissolving sludge and recovering constituents therefrom
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : PROCESSES : Ion exchange or selective sorption : Including diverse separating or treating of liquid : Filtering through membrane (e.g., ultrafiltration))

Patent 5554295: Method for producing pure water
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : PROCESSES : Ion exchange or selective sorption : Including diverse separating or treating of liquid : By chemically modifying or inhibiting dispersed constituent : Utilizing aluminum, calcium, or iron containing agent)

Patent 5554296: System and method for purifying waste streams containing water reducible paints
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : PROCESSES : Making an insoluble substance or accreting suspended constituents : Utilizing organic agent)

Patent 5554297: Process of removing surfactant from uncured concrete by flotation
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : PROCESSES : Making an insoluble substance or accreting suspended constituents : Effecting flotation : Acrylic polymer)

Patent 5554298: Steel mill flume water treatment
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : PROCESSES : Making an insoluble substance or accreting suspended constituents : Including emulsion breaking : Including chemical addition (with or without bouyancy gas))

Patent 5554299: Treatment/removal of byproduct aqueous effluents comprising hydroxynitroaromatic compounds
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : PROCESSES : Making an insoluble substance or accreting suspended constituents : Including recycling : For recovery of a treating agent)

Patent 5554300: Purification system
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : PROCESSES : Utilizing electrical or wave energy (directly applied to liquid or material being treated) : Electrical property sensing)

Patent 5554301: Water clarification system
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : PROCESSES : Utilizing electrical or wave energy (directly applied to liquid or material being treated) : Electrical property sensing)

Patent 5554302: Core blow nozzle
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : PROCESSES : Separating : Rehabilitating or regenerating filter medium : Isolating layer)

Patent 5554303: Magnetic recording medium preparation
(ETCHING A SUBSTRATE: PROCESSES : ETCHING OF SEMICONDUCTOR MATERIAL TO PRODUCE AN ARTICLE HAVING A NONELECTRICAL FUNCTION :)

Patent 5554304: Process for producing a micromotion mechanical structure
(ETCHING A SUBSTRATE: PROCESSES : ETCHING OF SEMICONDUCTOR MATERIAL TO PRODUCE AN ARTICLE HAVING A NONELECTRICAL FUNCTION :)

Patent 5554305: Processing low dielectric constant materials for high speed electronics
(ETCHING A SUBSTRATE: PROCESSES : GAS PHASE ETCHING OF SUBSTRATE : Irradiating, ion implanting, alloying, diffusing, or chemically reacting the substrate prior to etching to change properties of substrate toward the etchant : By electrical means or of an electrical property)

Patent 5554306: Sulfited fatty compounds with a reduced content of free hydrogen sulfite
(COMPOSITIONS : LEATHER OR FUR TREATING (OTHER THAN CLEANING COMPOSITIONS OR AUXILIARY COMPOSITIONS FOR CLEANING) : Dispersion or colloidal system)

Patent 5554307: Process for improving lubricating base oil quality
(SOLID ANTI-FRICTION DEVICES, MATERIALS THEREFOR, LUBRICANT OR SEPARANT COMPOSITIONS FOR MOVING SOLID SURFACES, AND MISCELLANEOUS MINERAL OIL COMPOSITIONS : LUBRICANTS OR SEPARANTS FOR MOVING SOLID SURFACES AND MISCELLANEOUS MINERAL OIL COMPOSITIONS (E.G., WATER CONTAINING, ETC.) : Processes of purifying or recovering used lubricant compositions, and purified or recovered products thereof : With graphite, coal, or elemental carbon)

Patent 5554308: Lubricant for wire feeding and wire drawing and a welding wire manufactured by using the same
(SOLID ANTI-FRICTION DEVICES, MATERIALS THEREFOR, LUBRICANT OR SEPARANT COMPOSITIONS FOR MOVING SOLID SURFACES, AND MISCELLANEOUS MINERAL OIL COMPOSITIONS : LUBRICANTS OR SEPARANTS FOR MOVING SOLID SURFACES AND MISCELLANEOUS MINERAL OIL COMPOSITIONS (E.G., WATER CONTAINING, ETC.) : PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) : The inorganic compound is a carbonate)

Patent 5554309: Lubricants for ceramics at elevated temperatures
(SOLID ANTI-FRICTION DEVICES, MATERIALS THEREFOR, LUBRICANT OR SEPARANT COMPOSITIONS FOR MOVING SOLID SURFACES, AND MISCELLANEOUS MINERAL OIL COMPOSITIONS : LUBRICANTS OR SEPARANTS FOR MOVING SOLID SURFACES AND MISCELLANEOUS MINERAL OIL COMPOSITIONS (E.G., WATER CONTAINING, ETC.) : Organic oxidate of indeterminate composition : Oxygen-containing hetero ring (e.g., allyl glycidyl ether, etc.))

Patent 5554310: Trisubstituted unsaturated polymers
(SOLID ANTI-FRICTION DEVICES, MATERIALS THEREFOR, LUBRICANT OR SEPARANT COMPOSITIONS FOR MOVING SOLID SURFACES, AND MISCELLANEOUS MINERAL OIL COMPOSITIONS : LUBRICANTS OR SEPARANTS FOR MOVING SOLID SURFACES AND MISCELLANEOUS MINERAL OIL COMPOSITIONS (E.G., WATER CONTAINING, ETC.) : Solid hydrocarbon polymer : Halogenated acyclic compound or halogenated petroleum fraction)

Patent 5554311: Lubricant for refrigerating machine employing refrigerant comprising hydrofluoroethane
(COMPOSITIONS : VAPORIZATION, OR EXPANSION, REFRIGERATION OR HEAT OR ENERGY EXCHANGE : With lubricants, or warning, stabilizing or anti-corrosion agents or persistent gases : For dispersion or collodial system)

Patent 5554312: Photoresist stripping composition
(CLEANING COMPOSITIONS FOR SOLID SURFACES, AUXILIARY COMPOSITIONS THEREFOR, OR PROCESSES OF PREPARING THE COMPOSITIONS : CLEANING COMPOSITIONS OR PROCESSES OF PREPARING (E.G., SODIUM BISULFATE COMPONENT, ETC.) : For cleaning a specific substrate or removing a specific contaminant (e.g., for smoker`s pipe, etc.) : For printed or integrated electrical circuit, or semiconductor device : For typewriter)

Patent 5554313: Conditioning shampoo containing insoluble, nonvolatile silicone
(CLEANING COMPOSITIONS FOR SOLID SURFACES, AUXILIARY COMPOSITIONS THEREFOR, OR PROCESSES OF PREPARING THE COMPOSITIONS : CLEANING COMPOSITIONS OR PROCESSES OF PREPARING (E.G., SODIUM BISULFATE COMPONENT, ETC.) : For cleaning a specific substrate or removing a specific contaminant (e.g., for smoker`s pipe, etc.) : For human scalp hair, scalp, or wig (e.g., shampoo, etc.) : Steroid or carbohydrate gum component (e.g., lanolin, guar gum, etc.) :)

Patent 5554315: Foaming surfactant composition comprising fatty acid polyoxyalkylene lower alkyl ether and fatty acid monoglyceride
(CLEANING COMPOSITIONS FOR SOLID SURFACES, AUXILIARY COMPOSITIONS THEREFOR, OR PROCESSES OF PREPARING THE COMPOSITIONS : AUXILIARY COMPOSITIONS FOR CLEANING, OR PROCESSES OF PREPARING (E.G., LAUNDERING AIDS, SUCH AS WRINKLE-REDUCING COMPOSITIONS, ETC.) : Surfactant composition for cleaning agents (other than raw soap) : Inorganic phosphorus containing component)

Patent 5554316: Hexenediyne derivative and a liquid crystal composition
(COMPOSITIONS : LIQUID CRYSTAL COMPOSITIONS : Metal compound containing)

Patent 5554317: Compound having unsaturated side chain, process for preparing the same, liquid crystalline polymer prepared from the same, liquid crystal
(COMPOSITIONS : LIQUID CRYSTAL COMPOSITIONS : Metal compound containing)

Patent 5554318: Use of compounds which absorbs and fluoresce in the IR range as crack-detecting agents
(COMPOSITIONS : ORGANIC LUMINESCENT MATERIAL CONTAINING COMPOSITIONS : Inspection penetrant compositions : Heavy metal containing)

Patent 5554319: Phosphor
(COMPOSITIONS : INORGANIC LUMINESCENT COMPOSITIONS : Compositions containing halogen; e.g., halides and oxyhalides : Group IV element containing)

Patent 5554320: Liquid cleaning compositions
(COMPOSITIONS : PRESERVATIVE AGENTS : Anti-corrosion : Organic compound containing : Component inorganic or organic comprising element other than C,H,O,N,S, and halogen : Phosphorus containing : Pentavalent P, except H(n+2)PnO(3n+1) : Pentavalent P, except H(n+2)PnO(3n+1))

Patent 5554321: Thickened aqueous abrasive cleanser with improved rinsability
(CLEANING COMPOSITIONS FOR SOLID SURFACES, AUXILIARY COMPOSITIONS THEREFOR, OR PROCESSES OF PREPARING THE COMPOSITIONS : CLEANING COMPOSITIONS OR PROCESSES OF PREPARING (E.G., SODIUM BISULFATE COMPONENT, ETC.) : With scrubbing or scouring component (e.g., containing an abrasive, etc.) : Liquid composition (e.g., slurry, etc.) : Polycarboxylic acid component, or acid anhydride, salt, or ester thereof (e.g., maleic anhydride polymer, polyacrylic acid, etc.) : With inorganic phosphorus containing component)

Patent 5554322: Apparatus for supplying starting-fuel for a carburetor
(GAS AND LIQUID CONTACT APPARATUS : FLUID DISTRIBUTION : Pumping : Liquid : Gas operated : With thermostatic control)

Patent 5554323: Process for producing microcapsules
(PLASTIC AND NONMETALLIC ARTICLE SHAPING OR TREATING: PROCESSES : ENCAPSULATING NORMALLY LIQUID MATERIAL : Liquid encapsulation utilizing an emulsion or dispersion to form a solid-walled microcapsule (includes liposome) : Solid-walled microcapsule formed by in situ polymerization : Microcapsule wall derived from synthetic polymer)

Patent 5554324: Method for producing mineral wool
(PLASTIC AND NONMETALLIC ARTICLE SHAPING OR TREATING: PROCESSES : FORMATION OF SOLID PARTICULATE MATERIAL DIRECTLY FROM MOLTEN OR LIQUID MASS (E.G., LIQUID COMMINUTING) : Utilizing centrifugal force or rotating forming zone : Solid-walled microcapsule formed by in situ polymerization)

Patent 5554325: Process and device for extruding a calibrated profile of a thermoplastic polymer onto articles
(PLASTIC AND NONMETALLIC ARTICLE SHAPING OR TREATING: PROCESSES : RECYCLING OF RECLAIMED OR PURIFIED PROCESS MATERIAL (NOT RECYCLED CONSUMER USED ARTICLES) : Of liquid process material (e.g., suspensions, etc.) : Into extrusion molding process : With filtration)

Patent 5554326: Control method of injection molding machine
(PLASTIC AND NONMETALLIC ARTICLE SHAPING OR TREATING: PROCESSES : WITH MEASURING, TESTING, OR INSPECTING : Of process trim or excess blanked material (e.g., sprue, runner, flash, etc.))

Patent 5554327: Method and apparatus for compression molding plastic articles
(PLASTIC AND NONMETALLIC ARTICLE SHAPING OR TREATING: PROCESSES : WITH MEASURING, TESTING, OR INSPECTING : Positioning of a mold part to form a cavity or controlling pressure of a mold part on molding material : Into injection molding process)

Patent 5554328: Method of making heat and impact resistant composite ceramic material
(PLASTIC AND NONMETALLIC ARTICLE SHAPING OR TREATING: PROCESSES : FORMING ARTICLES BY UNITING RANDOMLY ASSOCIATED PARTICLES : Utilizing diverse solid particles : From felt or batt)

Patent 5554329: Fractionation tray formed by triangular downcomer modules
(GAS AND LIQUID CONTACT APPARATUS : CONTACT DEVICES : Porous mass : Liquid-flow control : Spray : Horizontal axis)

Patent 5554330: Process for the manufacturing of shaped articles
(PLASTIC AND NONMETALLIC ARTICLE SHAPING OR TREATING: PROCESSES : FORMING ARTICLES BY UNITING RANDOMLY ASSOCIATED PARTICLES : Stratified or layered articles : Plural layers formed by uniting randomly associated particles : Including deformation by application of fluid pressure)

Patent 5554331: Method of making a large decorative panel
(PLASTIC AND NONMETALLIC ARTICLE SHAPING OR TREATING: PROCESSES : WITH SEVERING, REMOVING MATERIAL FROM PREFORM MECHANICALLY, OR MECHANICALLY SUBDIVIDING WORKPIECE : Flash or sprue removal type : Sheet or web work)

Patent 5554332: Process of manufacturing shaped elements from synthetic thermopolastics
(PLASTIC AND NONMETALLIC ARTICLE SHAPING OR TREATING: PROCESSES : UTILIZING HEAT RELEASABLE STRESS TO RESHAPE SOLID WORKPIECE (E.G., ELASTIC MEMORY, ETC.) : Utilizing surface to be reproduced as an impression pattern)

Patent 5554333: Apparatus and method for producing floor mat carrying flat-tipped projections
(PLASTIC AND NONMETALLIC ARTICLE SHAPING OR TREATING: PROCESSES : MECHANICAL SHAPING OR MOLDING TO FORM OR REFORM SHAPED ARTICLE : Reshaping running or indefinite-length work : Deforming the surface only : By doctoring from drum)

Patent 5554334: Method for producing simple printing plate having open cells
(PLASTIC AND NONMETALLIC ARTICLE SHAPING OR TREATING: PROCESSES : MECHANICAL SHAPING OR MOLDING TO FORM OR REFORM SHAPED ARTICLE : Deforming the surface only : By drawing over a form)

Patent 5554335: Process for engraving ceramic surfaces using local laser vitrification
(PLASTIC AND NONMETALLIC ARTICLE SHAPING OR TREATING: PROCESSES : LASER ABLATIVE SHAPING OR PIERCING (I.E., NONETCHING, DEVOID OF CHEMICAL AGENT OTHER THAN AIR) : Tooth forming)

Patent 5554336: Method and apparatus for production of three-dimensional objects by stereolithography
(PLASTIC AND NONMETALLIC ARTICLE SHAPING OR TREATING: PROCESSES : STEREOLITHOGRAPHIC SHAPING FROM LIQUID PRECURSOR : Tooth forming)

Patent 5554337: Preparation of spherical body
(PLASTIC AND NONMETALLIC ARTICLE SHAPING OR TREATING: PROCESSES : DIRECT APPLICATION OF ELECTRICAL OR WAVE ENERGY TO WORK (E.G., ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVE, PARTICULATE, MAGNETIC, INDUCTION HEAT, SONIC, ELECTROSTATIC ENERGY, ETC.) : Using sonic, supersonic, or ultrasonic energy : Utilizing electrostatic charge)

Patent 5554338: Method of preparing composite sintered body
(POWDER METALLURGY PROCESSES : POWDER METALLURGY PROCESSES WITH HEATING OR SINTERING : Making composite or hollow article : Filaments or fibers)

Patent 5554339: Process for the manufacture of wholly microfabricated biosensors
(CHEMICAL APPARATUS AND PROCESS DISINFECTING, DEODORIZING, PRESERVING, OR STERILIZING : ANALYZER, STRUCTURED INDICATOR, OR MANIPULATIVE LABORATORY DEVICE : Oxygenator)

Patent 5554340: Assay system
(CHEMICAL APPARATUS AND PROCESS DISINFECTING, DEODORIZING, PRESERVING, OR STERILIZING : ANALYZER, STRUCTURED INDICATOR, OR MANIPULATIVE LABORATORY DEVICE : Means for analyzing liquid or solid sample : With specific analytical program control means)

Patent 5554341: Feed zone performance for a cat cracker
(CHEMICAL APPARATUS AND PROCESS DISINFECTING, DEODORIZING, PRESERVING, OR STERILIZING : CHEMICAL REACTOR : Fluidized bed : And means providing flow of particulate matter into or out of reaction chamber : Sequentially arranged)

Patent 5554342: Electrical heating type catalytic device
(CHEMICAL APPARATUS AND PROCESS DISINFECTING, DEODORIZING, PRESERVING, OR STERILIZING : CHEMICAL REACTOR : Waste gas purifier : With heat exchanger for reaction chamber or reactants located therein : Electrical type : And means downstream of a stage for injecting a reactant into waste gas for interreaction in subsequent stage)

Patent 5554343: Particle and light and heavy fluid separator
(CHEMICAL APPARATUS AND PROCESS DISINFECTING, DEODORIZING, PRESERVING, OR STERILIZING : CHEMICAL REACTOR : Waste gas purifier : Including solid, extended surface, fluid contact reaction means; e.g., inert Raschig rings, particulate absorbent, particulate or monolithic catalyst, etc. : Regenerative heat sink)

Patent 5554344: Gas ionization device
(CHEMICAL APPARATUS AND PROCESS DISINFECTING, DEODORIZING, PRESERVING, OR STERILIZING : CHEMICAL REACTOR : With means applying electromagnetic wave energy or corpuscular radiation to reactants for initiating or perfecting chemical reaction : Electrostatic field or electrical discharge : Ozonizers : Surface is metal)

Patent 5554345: Ozone generation apparatus and method
(CHEMICAL APPARATUS AND PROCESS DISINFECTING, DEODORIZING, PRESERVING, OR STERILIZING : CHEMICAL REACTOR : With means applying electromagnetic wave energy or corpuscular radiation to reactants for initiating or perfecting chemical reaction : Electrostatic field or electrical discharge : Ozonizers : With current control or special electrical supply means : With cooling, compression, condensation, or liquefying means)

Patent 5554346: Fluids mixing and distributing apparatus
(CHEMICAL APPARATUS AND PROCESS DISINFECTING, DEODORIZING, PRESERVING, OR STERILIZING : CHEMICAL REACTOR : Including plural reaction stages : And means providing discrete sequential reaction stages; e.g., train, etc. : Reaction stages located within single reaction chamber : Means within reaction chamber redistributing reaction stream as it passes between adjacent stages : With current control means)

Patent 5554347: Apparatus for carrying out chemical reactions requiring addition of heat at least during start up
(CHEMICAL APPARATUS AND PROCESS DISINFECTING, DEODORIZING, PRESERVING, OR STERILIZING : CHEMICAL REACTOR : Including heat exchanger for reaction chamber or reactants located therein : Heat-exchange jacket surrounding reaction chamber : Means associated with jacket providing combustion gas as heat-exchange medium : Means within reaction chamber redistributing reaction stream as it passes between adjacent stages)

Patent 5554348: Diffuser elements facilitating the mass transfer in solid/gas reactions
(CHEMICAL APPARATUS AND PROCESS DISINFECTING, DEODORIZING, PRESERVING, OR STERILIZING : CHEMICAL REACTOR : Including solid, extended surface, fluid contact reaction means; e.g., inert Raschig rings, particulate absorbent, particulate or monolithic catalyst, etc. : And means wiping or scraping interior surface of reaction chamber)

Patent 5554349: Process for scavenging H.sub.2 S by mixtures of hexahydrotriazines
(CHEMISTRY OF INORGANIC COMPOUNDS : MODIFYING OR REMOVING COMPONENT OF NORMALLY GASEOUS MIXTURE : Carbon dioxide or hydrogen sulfide component : Utilizing organic reactant : Amine : Sulfating)

Patent 5554350: Air pollution control and heat recovery system and process for coal fired power plant
(CHEMISTRY OF INORGANIC COMPOUNDS : MODIFYING OR REMOVING COMPONENT OF NORMALLY GASEOUS MIXTURE : Nitrogen or nitrogenous component : Utilizing solid sorbent, catalyst, or reactant : Utilizing liquid as reactant)

Patent 5554351: High temperature steam reforming
(CHEMISTRY OF INORGANIC COMPOUNDS : MODIFYING OR REMOVING COMPONENT OF NORMALLY GASEOUS MIXTURE : Organic component : By burning or catalytically combusting component : Catalyst)

Patent 5554352: Processed silica as a natural pozzolan for use as a cementitious component in concrete and concrete products
(CHEMISTRY OF INORGANIC COMPOUNDS : SILICON OR COMPOUND THEREOF : Oxygen containing : Silica : By precipitating : By heat treating silica and the alkali metal)

Patent 5554353: Preparation of hydroxylammonium salts
(CHEMISTRY OF INORGANIC COMPOUNDS : NITROGEN OR COMPOUND THEREOF (EXCEPT AMMONIUM SALT OF NON-NITROGEN ACID) : Oxygen containing : Hydrogen containing : Utilizing free nitrogen as reactant)

Patent 5554354: Carbon fiber-reinforced carbon composite material and process for producing the same
(STOCK MATERIAL OR MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES : WEB OR SHEET CONTAINING STRUCTURALLY DEFINED ELEMENT OR COMPONENT : Composite having voids in a component (e.g., porous, cellular, etc.) : Void-containing component partially impregnated with adjacent component : Void-containing component is inorganic : At least one thermosetting synthetic polymeric material layer)

Patent 5554355: Oxide slurry for industrial process applications
(CHEMISTRY OF INORGANIC COMPOUNDS : HALOGEN OR COMPOUND THEREOF : Binary fluorine containing compound : Recovery or purification)

Patent 5554356: Method of making essentially silicic zeolite beta
(CHEMISTRY OF INORGANIC COMPOUNDS : ZEOLITE : Organic compound used to form zeolite : Organic template used : Nitrogen containing : Amine : Cyclic :)

Patent 5554357: Magnetic resonance imaging agents containing hydrazide moieties
(DRUG, BIO-AFFECTING AND BODY TREATING COMPOSITIONS : IN VIVO DIAGNOSIS OR IN VIVO TESTING : Magnetic imaging agent (e.g., NMR, MRI, MRS, etc.) : Transition, actinide, or lanthanide metal containing : Polyamino-polycarbonyl moiety attached to or complexed with the metal : Contains at least one -C(=O)-N- group :)

Patent 5554358: Dental compositions with zinc and bicarbonate salts
(DRUG, BIO-AFFECTING AND BODY TREATING COMPOSITIONS : DENTIFRICES (INCLUDES MOUTH WASH) : Organic pressurized fluid (e.g., freons, etc.))

Patent 5554359: Pigmentation enhancer and method
(DRUG, BIO-AFFECTING AND BODY TREATING COMPOSITIONS : TOPICAL SUN OR RADIATION SCREENING, OR TANNING PREPARATIONS : Plant extract of undetermined constitution)

Patent 5554360: Low-irritant shampoo composition
(DRUG, BIO-AFFECTING AND BODY TREATING COMPOSITIONS : LIVE HAIR OR SCALP TREATING COMPOSITIONS (NONTHERAPEUTIC) : Polymer containing (nonsurfactant, natural or synthetic) : Mascara)

Patent 5554361: Processed product for skin and hair treatment
(DRUG, BIO-AFFECTING AND BODY TREATING COMPOSITIONS : LIVE HAIR OR SCALP TREATING COMPOSITIONS (NONTHERAPEUTIC) : Polymer containing (nonsurfactant, natural or synthetic) : Polyvinylpyrrolidone or copolymer thereof : Amino or amido containing)

Patent 5554362: Composition and process for the permanent shaping of hair
(DRUG, BIO-AFFECTING AND BODY TREATING COMPOSITIONS : LIVE HAIR OR SCALP TREATING COMPOSITIONS (NONTHERAPEUTIC) : Permanent waving or straightening : Sulfur compound containing : Cysteine, cysteamine, or derivatives thereof : Cellulose derivatives)

Patent 5554363: Method of reducing malodors in permanent waving
(DRUG, BIO-AFFECTING AND BODY TREATING COMPOSITIONS : LIVE HAIR OR SCALP TREATING COMPOSITIONS (NONTHERAPEUTIC) : Permanent waving or straightening : Sulfur compound containing : Cysteine, cysteamine, or derivatives thereof : Cellulose derivatives)

Patent 5554364: Compositions and methods to reduce post-perm odor
(DRUG, BIO-AFFECTING AND BODY TREATING COMPOSITIONS : DEODORANTS (NONBODY) : Plant extract of undetermined constitution)

Patent 5554365: Use of cyanoacrylate adhesive compositions to inhibit acute radiation-induced skin damage
(DRUG, BIO-AFFECTING AND BODY TREATING COMPOSITIONS : TOPICAL BODY PREPARATION CONTAINING SOLID SYNTHETIC ORGANIC POLYMER AS DESIGNATED ORGANIC ACTIVE INGREDIENT (DOAI) : With bio-affecting material (i.e., biocide or biostat))

Patent 5554366: Skin care method and composition
(DRUG, BIO-AFFECTING AND BODY TREATING COMPOSITIONS : TOPICAL BODY PREPARATION CONTAINING SOLID SYNTHETIC ORGANIC POLYMER AS DESIGNATED ORGANIC ACTIVE INGREDIENT (DOAI) : Skin cosmetic coating : Inorganic only or containing plant or animal extract)

Patent 5554367: Compositions for treatment of glaucoma
(DRUG, BIO-AFFECTING AND BODY TREATING COMPOSITIONS : TOPICAL BODY PREPARATION CONTAINING SOLID SYNTHETIC ORGANIC POLYMER AS DESIGNATED ORGANIC ACTIVE INGREDIENT (DOAI) : Ophthalmic preparation : Inorganic only or containing plant or animal extract)

Patent 5554368: Pseudomonas syringae ATCC 55389 and use thereof for inhibiting microbial decay on fruit
(DRUG, BIO-AFFECTING AND BODY TREATING COMPOSITIONS : WHOLE LIVE MICRO-ORGANISM, CELL, OR VIRUS CONTAINING : Bacteria or actinomycetales : Pseudomonas : B. subtilis)

Patent 5554369: Method of controlling insects
(DRUG, BIO-AFFECTING AND BODY TREATING COMPOSITIONS : ENZYME OR COENZYME CONTAINING : Oxidoreductases (1. ) (e.g., catalase, dehydrogenases, reductases, etc.) : Pancreatin)

Patent 5554370: Method for the treatment of inflammatory bowel diseases
(DRUG, BIO-AFFECTING AND BODY TREATING COMPOSITIONS : FREE CARBON CONTAINING : Processes of making, purifying or recovering (nonfermentation))

Patent 5554371: Recombinant vaccine against Lyme disease
(DRUG, BIO-AFFECTING AND BODY TREATING COMPOSITIONS : ANTIGEN, EPITOPE, OR OTHER IMMUNOSPECIFIC IMMUNOEFFECTOR (E.G., IMMUNOSPECIFIC VACCINE, IMMUNOSPECIFIC STIMULATOR OF CELL-MEDIATED IMMUNITY, IMMUNOSPECIFIC TOLEROGEN, IMMUNOSPECIFIC IMMUNOSUPPRESSOR, ETC.) : Bacterium or component thereof or substance produced by said bacterium (e.g., Legionella, Borrelia, Anaplasma, Shigella, etc.) : Adenoviridae, adeno-like virus, or Parvoviridae (e.g., adenovirus, canine parvovirus, mink enteritis virus, hemorrhagic enteritis virus, feline panleukopenia virus, egg drop syndrome virus, etc.))

Patent 5554372: Methods and vaccines comprising surface-active copolymers
(DRUG, BIO-AFFECTING AND BODY TREATING COMPOSITIONS : NONSPECIFIC IMMUNOEFFECTOR, PER SE (E.G., ADJUVANT, NONSPECIFIC IMMUNOSTI- MULATOR, NONSPECIFIC IMMUNOPOTENTIATOR, NONSPECIFIC IMMUNOSUPPRESSOR, NON- SPECIFIC IMMUNOMODULATOR, ETC.); OR NONSPECIFIC IMMUNOEFFECTOR, STABILIZER, EMULSIFIER, PRESERVATIVE, CARRIER, OR OTHER ADDITIVE FOR A COMPOSITION CON- TAINING AN IMMUNOGLOBULIN, AN ANTISERUM, AN ANTIBODY, OR FRAGMENT THEREOF, AN ANTIGEN, AN EPITOPE, OR OTHER IMMUNOSPECIFIC IMMUNOEFFECTOR : Synthetic polymer or copolymer : Characterized by molecular weight)

Patent 5554373: Compositions containing anti-microbial agents and methods for making and using same
(DRUG, BIO-AFFECTING AND BODY TREATING COMPOSITIONS : PREPARATIONS CHARACTERIZED BY SPECIAL PHYSICAL FORM : Nitrate containing)

Patent 5554374: Skin preparation using nanospheres
(DRUG, BIO-AFFECTING AND BODY TREATING COMPOSITIONS : PREPARATIONS CHARACTERIZED BY SPECIAL PHYSICAL FORM : Cosmetic, antiperspirant, dentifrice : Combined with ophthalmic or dentifrice preparation)

Patent 5554375: Tissue protective and regenerative compositions
(DRUG, BIO-AFFECTING AND BODY TREATING COMPOSITIONS : PREPARATIONS CHARACTERIZED BY SPECIAL PHYSICAL FORM : Cosmetic, antiperspirant, dentifrice : Combined with ophthalmic or dentifrice preparation)

Patent 5554376: Biocidal self adhesive and process for producing the same, as well as self-adhesive article and application thereof
(DRUG, BIO-AFFECTING AND BODY TREATING COMPOSITIONS : PREPARATIONS CHARACTERIZED BY SPECIAL PHYSICAL FORM : Wearing apparel, fabric, or cloth : Antifungal or antibacterial : Carbonyl of a carboxylic acid or salt thereof attached directly to the benzene ring)

Patent 5554377: Non-toxic animal repellent
(DRUG, BIO-AFFECTING AND BODY TREATING COMPOSITIONS : PREPARATIONS CHARACTERIZED BY SPECIAL PHYSICAL FORM : Biocides; animal or insect repellents or attractants (e.g., disinfectants, pesticides, etc.) : Antifungal or antibacterial)

Patent 5554378: Pharmaceutical composition and its mucosal use
(DRUG, BIO-AFFECTING AND BODY TREATING COMPOSITIONS : PREPARATIONS CHARACTERIZED BY SPECIAL PHYSICAL FORM : Implant or insert : Mucosal (e.g., nasal, etc.) : Depot, pellet, matrix, or suppository)

Patent 5554379: Long acting GI and esophageal protectant
(DRUG, BIO-AFFECTING AND BODY TREATING COMPOSITIONS : PREPARATIONS CHARACTERIZED BY SPECIAL PHYSICAL FORM : Food or edible as carrier for pharmaceutical : Otic)

Patent 5554380: Bioadhesive pharmaceutical delivery system
(DRUG, BIO-AFFECTING AND BODY TREATING COMPOSITIONS : PREPARATIONS CHARACTERIZED BY SPECIAL PHYSICAL FORM : Food or edible as carrier for pharmaceutical : Chewable tablet or wafer : Anal, rectal (e.g., suppositories, etc.))

Patent 5554381: Low flux matrix system for delivering potent drugs transdermally
(DRUG, BIO-AFFECTING AND BODY TREATING COMPOSITIONS : PREPARATIONS CHARACTERIZED BY SPECIAL PHYSICAL FORM : Web, sheet or filament bases; compositions of bandages; or dressings with incorporated medicaments : Bandages with incorporated medicaments : Transdermal or percutaneous : Diffusion barrier is matrix)

Patent 5554382: Methods and apparatus for making liposomes
(DRUG, BIO-AFFECTING AND BODY TREATING COMPOSITIONS : PREPARATIONS CHARACTERIZED BY SPECIAL PHYSICAL FORM : Liposomes : Bandages with incorporated medicaments)

Patent 5554383: Veterinary method for clinically modifying the behavior of dogs exhibiting canine affective aggression
(DRUG, BIO-AFFECTING AND BODY TREATING COMPOSITIONS : PREPARATIONS CHARACTERIZED BY SPECIAL PHYSICAL FORM : Capsules (e.g., of gelatin, of chocolate, etc.) : Bandages with incorporated medicaments)

Patent 5554384: High dose formulations of mycophenolate mofetil and mycophenolic acid
(DRUG, BIO-AFFECTING AND BODY TREATING COMPOSITIONS : PREPARATIONS CHARACTERIZED BY SPECIAL PHYSICAL FORM : Capsules (e.g., of gelatin, of chocolate, etc.) : Bandages with incorporated medicaments)

Patent 5554385: High amylose starch substituted gelatin capsules
(DRUG, BIO-AFFECTING AND BODY TREATING COMPOSITIONS : PREPARATIONS CHARACTERIZED BY SPECIAL PHYSICAL FORM : Capsules (e.g., of gelatin, of chocolate, etc.) : Gelatin : With tamperproof, locking, or sealing feature)

Patent 5554386: Delivery of therapeutic agents to receptors using polysaccharides
(DRUG, BIO-AFFECTING AND BODY TREATING COMPOSITIONS : PREPARATIONS CHARACTERIZED BY SPECIAL PHYSICAL FORM : Matrices : Polysaccharides (e.g., cellulose, etc.) : Acrylic acid and derivatives)

Patent 5554387: Sustained release heterodisperse hydrogel systems for insoluble drugs
(DRUG, BIO-AFFECTING AND BODY TREATING COMPOSITIONS : PREPARATIONS CHARACTERIZED BY SPECIAL PHYSICAL FORM : Matrices : Polysaccharides (e.g., cellulose, etc.) : Acrylic acid and derivatives)

Patent 5554388: Systemic drug delivery compositions comprising a polycationi substance
(DRUG, BIO-AFFECTING AND BODY TREATING COMPOSITIONS : PREPARATIONS CHARACTERIZED BY SPECIAL PHYSICAL FORM : Particulate form (e.g., powders, granules, beads, microcapsules, and pellets) : Contains solid synthetic resin : Containing waxes, higher fatty acids, higher fatty alcohols, or derivatives thereof)

Patent 5554389: Urinary bladder submucosa derived tissue graft
(DRUG, BIO-AFFECTING AND BODY TREATING COMPOSITIONS : EXTRACT, BODY FLUID, OR CELLULAR MATERIAL OF UNDETERMINED CONSTITUTION DERIVED FROM ANIMAL IS ACTIVE INGREDIENT : Urogenital system (e.g., kidney, etc.) : Gastrointestinal system (e.g., intestine, stomach, gall bladder, etc.))

Patent 5554390: Coatings with second phase particulate to improve environmental protection
(STOCK MATERIAL OR MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES : ALL METAL OR WITH ADJACENT METALS : Composite; i.e., plural, adjacent, spatially distinct metal components (e.g., layers, joint, etc.) : With additional, spatially distinct nonmetal component : Noncrystalline silica or noncrystalline plural-oxide component (e.g., glass, etc.) : Film (e.g., glaze, etc.) : Separated by nonmetal matrix or binder (e.g., welding electrode, etc.))

Patent 5554391: Composition containing the dihydrate of the calcium salt of 3-hydroxy-5-methylisoxazole and cupric hydroxide
(DRUG, BIO-AFFECTING AND BODY TREATING COMPOSITIONS : INORGANIC ACTIVE INGREDIENT CONTAINING : Heavy metal or compound thereof : Copper : Hydroxide : Fish liver oil or solidified form thereof)

Patent 5554392: Apparatus for forming walls
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : BUILDING FORMS OR CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING TYPE MOLD WITH REPOSITIONING MEANS FOR PROGRESSIVE MOLDING : Including mold charging means : Bead clamping means, air bag support means or means sealing tire opening)

Patent 5554393: Apparatus for supplying particles and/or granules to form a layer of prescribed thickness
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : WITH MEANS APPLYING COATING (E.G., PARTING, ETC.) MATERIAL TO WORK OR WORK CONTACT MEANS : Plural spaced applying means applying material to work and work contact means : Bead clamping means, air bag support means or means sealing tire opening)

Patent 5554394: Rotational thermal molding machine
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : FEMALE MOLD INCLUDING TAMPING MEANS OR MEANS UTILIZING MOLD MOTION TO DISTRIBUTE OR COMPACT STOCK THEREIN : Plural female molds : Plural female molds)

Patent 5554395: Open bore injection molding apparatus
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : FEMALE MOLD AND CHARGER TO SUPPLY FLUENT STOCK UNDER PRESSURE THERETO IN FLUID-TIGHT RELATIONSHIP (E.G., INJECTION MOLD, ETC.) : With means to heat or cool : Including heated or cooled nozzle : Comprising staged inflation means)

Patent 5554396: Molding machine
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : FEMALE MOLD AND CHARGER TO SUPPLY FLUENT STOCK UNDER PRESSURE THERETO IN FLUID-TIGHT RELATIONSHIP (E.G., INJECTION MOLD, ETC.) : With product ejector : And product ejector)

Patent 5554397: Methods for producing cheese type food and aged type cheese from powdered milk as a starting material
(FOOD OR EDIBLE MATERIAL: PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS, AND PRODUCTS : FERMENTATION PROCESSES : Of milk or milk product : Preparation or treatment of cheese curd or cheese : Preparation of beverage, beverage mash, or beverage wort)

Patent 5554398: Process for manufacturing reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
(FOOD OR EDIBLE MATERIAL: PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS, AND PRODUCTS : FERMENTATION PROCESSES : Of milk or milk product : Preparation or treatment of cheese curd or cheese : Preparation of beverage, beverage mash, or beverage wort)

Patent 5554399: Process for hydrolyzing phytate with a synergetic enzyme composition
(FOOD OR EDIBLE MATERIAL: PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS, AND PRODUCTS : FERMENTATION PROCESSES : Of plant or plant derived material : Legume)

Patent 5554400: Infusion beverage product comprising co-agglomerated creamer and sweetener suitable for bag and filter pack brewing
(FOOD OR EDIBLE MATERIAL: PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS, AND PRODUCTS : FORAMINOUS MATERIAL INFUSION TYPE, OR FORAMINOUS CONTAINER PER SE : Having diverse soluble or dispersible material : With added enzyme, or added enzyme producing material or microorganism)

Patent 5554401: High moisture collagen casings
(FOOD OR EDIBLE MATERIAL: PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS, AND PRODUCTS : EDIBLE CASING OR CONTAINER : Animal derived : Diverse food)

Patent 5554402: Process for preparing baked food products having little or no fat using an oat component as a fat replacement
(FOOD OR EDIBLE MATERIAL: PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS, AND PRODUCTS : PRODUCTS PER SE, OR PROCESSES OF PREPARING OR TREATING COMPOSITIONS INVOLVING CHEMICAL REACTION BY ADDITION, COMBINING DIVERSE FOOD MATERIAL, OR PERMANENT ADDITIVE : Basic ingredient is starch based batter, dough product, etc. : Organic active chemical containing)

Patent 5554403: Frozen dough conditioners
(FOOD OR EDIBLE MATERIAL: PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS, AND PRODUCTS : PRODUCTS PER SE, OR PROCESSES OF PREPARING OR TREATING COMPOSITIONS INVOLVING CHEMICAL REACTION BY ADDITION, COMBINING DIVERSE FOOD MATERIAL, OR PERMANENT ADDITIVE : Basic ingredient is starch based batter, dough product, etc. : Organic active chemical containing)

Patent 5554404: Leavening acid composition
(FOOD OR EDIBLE MATERIAL: PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS, AND PRODUCTS : PRODUCTS PER SE, OR PROCESSES OF PREPARING OR TREATING COMPOSITIONS INVOLVING CHEMICAL REACTION BY ADDITION, COMBINING DIVERSE FOOD MATERIAL, OR PERMANENT ADDITIVE : Basic ingredient is starch based batter, dough product, etc. : Having chemical gas producer : Phosphorus or sulfur)

Patent 5554405: Corn-based snack foods and process of preparation
(FOOD OR EDIBLE MATERIAL: PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS, AND PRODUCTS : PRODUCTS PER SE, OR PROCESSES OF PREPARING OR TREATING COMPOSITIONS INVOLVING CHEMICAL REACTION BY ADDITION, COMBINING DIVERSE FOOD MATERIAL, OR PERMANENT ADDITIVE : Basic ingredient is starch based batter, dough product, etc. : Flakes, chips, filaments, sheets, or pellets : Batter type)

Patent 5554406: Congealed fruit confection especially for making fruit clusters
(FOOD OR EDIBLE MATERIAL: PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS, AND PRODUCTS : PRODUCTS PER SE, OR PROCESSES OF PREPARING OR TREATING COMPOSITIONS INVOLVING CHEMICAL REACTION BY ADDITION, COMBINING DIVERSE FOOD MATERIAL, OR PERMANENT ADDITIVE : Gels or gelable composition : Cream filler, fondant, frosting, icing or confection)

Patent 5554407: Process for making spreads and spreads made by the process
(FOOD OR EDIBLE MATERIAL: PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS, AND PRODUCTS : PRODUCTS PER SE, OR PROCESSES OF PREPARING OR TREATING COMPOSITIONS INVOLVING CHEMICAL REACTION BY ADDITION, COMBINING DIVERSE FOOD MATERIAL, OR PERMANENT ADDITIVE : Fat or oil is basic ingredient other than butter in emulsion form : Aqueous emulsion : Butter substitute, e.g., margarine, etc. : Triglyceride material containing)

Patent 5554408: Bloom-inhibiting fat blends
(FOOD OR EDIBLE MATERIAL: PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS, AND PRODUCTS : PRODUCTS PER SE, OR PROCESSES OF PREPARING OR TREATING COMPOSITIONS INVOLVING CHEMICAL REACTION BY ADDITION, COMBINING DIVERSE FOOD MATERIAL, OR PERMANENT ADDITIVE : Fat or oil is basic ingredient other than butter in emulsion form : Mixed formulated triglycerides per se, e.g., margarine oil, hard butter, etc. : Egg containing, e.g., mayonnaise, etc.)

Patent 5554409: Method of producing chocolate continuously on an industrial scale
(FOOD OR EDIBLE MATERIAL: PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS, AND PRODUCTS : PRODUCTS PER SE, OR PROCESSES OF PREPARING OR TREATING COMPOSITIONS INVOLVING CHEMICAL REACTION BY ADDITION, COMBINING DIVERSE FOOD MATERIAL, OR PERMANENT ADDITIVE : Plant material is basic ingredient other than extract, starch or protein : Bean, seed or nut product : Cocoa : Distiller's or brewer's residue)

Patent 5554410: Delivery of fruit juice, acidulants, and labile components into cooked candy base
(FOOD OR EDIBLE MATERIAL: PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS, AND PRODUCTS : PRODUCTS PER SE, OR PROCESSES OF PREPARING OR TREATING COMPOSITIONS INVOLVING CHEMICAL REACTION BY ADDITION, COMBINING DIVERSE FOOD MATERIAL, OR PERMANENT ADDITIVE : Carbohydrate containing : Confection : Grasses or straw)

Patent 5554411: Treatment of solid electrolytes to promote wettability
(COATING PROCESSES : FRICTIONAL APPLICATION (I.E., RUBBING SOLID COATING MATERIAL ON BASE) : Thickness or uniformity of thickness determined)

Patent 5554412: Solder spray leveller
(COATING PROCESSES : ELECTRICAL PRODUCT PRODUCED : Integrated circuit, printed circuit, or circuit board : Front and back of substrate coated (excluding processes where all coating is by immersion) : Barrier to diffusion of specific fluid (e.g., silicone rubber, selectively permeable membrane which excludes water or moisture, etc.))

Patent 5554413: Method of manufacturing electronic device and apparatus for manufacturing the same
(COATING PROCESSES : ELECTRICAL PRODUCT PRODUCED : Transparent base : Glass (e.g., light bulb, etc.))

Patent 5554414: Process for forming membrane having a hydrophobic fluoropolymer surface
(COATING PROCESSES : FORAMINOUS PRODUCT PRODUCED : Filter, sponge, or foam : Metal base)

Patent 5554415: Substrate coating techniques, including fabricating materials on a surface of a substrate
(COATING PROCESSES : COATING BY VAPOR, GAS, OR SMOKE : Metal base)

Patent 5554416: Automated air filtration and drying system for waterborne paint and industrial coatings
(COATING PROCESSES : WITH POST-TREATMENT OF COATING OR COATING MATERIAL : Heating or drying (e.g., polymerizing, vulcanizing, curing, etc.) : Modified condition of atmosphere (e.g., steam, air movement, etc.) : Movement of atmosphere : Metal-containing coating)

Patent 5554417: Convertible packaging and handle unit
(COATING PROCESSES : MISCELLANEOUS : Inorganic base)

Patent 5554418: Method of forming passivation film
(COATING PROCESSES : DIRECT APPLICATION OF ELECTRICAL, MAGNETIC, WAVE, OR PARTICULATE ENERGY : Plasma (e.g., corona, glow discharge, cold plasma, etc.) : Silicon containing coating material : Silicon oxides or nitrides : Fusing, curing, or annealing (e.g., ceramics, etc.))

Patent 5554419: Liquid crystal display device
(STOCK MATERIAL OR MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES : LIQUID CRYSTAL OPTICAL DISPLAY HAVING LAYER OF SPECIFIED COMPOSITION : With bonding or intermediate layer of specified composition (e.g., sealant, space, etc.) : Ester (e.g., polycarbonate, polyacrylate, etc.))

Patent 5554420: Decorative display device
(STOCK MATERIAL OR MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES : SPECIAL OCCASION ORNAMENT : Wreath type : Inorganic substrate layer (e.g., ceramic, metallic, glass, etc.))

Patent 5554421: Insulating multiple layer sealed units and insulating spacer and assembly
(STOCK MATERIAL OR MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES : HOLLOW OR CONTAINER TYPE ARTICLE (E.G., TUBE, VASE, ETC.) : Physical property (e.g., melting point, softening point, glass transition point, etc.) specified)

Patent 5554422: Manufacturing of containers
(STOCK MATERIAL OR MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES : HOLLOW OR CONTAINER TYPE ARTICLE (E.G., TUBE, VASE, ETC.) : Paper containing (e.g., paperboard, cardboard, fiberboard, etc.) : Bag or tubular film (e.g., pouch, flexible food casing, envelope, etc.) : Wax in releasing layer)

Patent 5554423: Tubular element for the formation of bags for the vacuum-packing
(STOCK MATERIAL OR MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES : HOLLOW OR CONTAINER TYPE ARTICLE (E.G., TUBE, VASE, ETC.) : Nonself-supporting tubular film or bag (e.g., pouch, envelope, packet, etc.) : Single layer (continuous layer))

Patent 5554424: Airbag and fabric for manufacturing same
(STOCK MATERIAL OR MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES : HOLLOW OR CONTAINER TYPE ARTICLE (E.G., TUBE, VASE, ETC.) : Nonself-supporting tubular film or bag (e.g., pouch, envelope, packet, etc.) : Single layer (continuous layer))

Patent 5554425: Fluoropolymer composite tube and method of preparation
(STOCK MATERIAL OR MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES : HOLLOW OR CONTAINER TYPE ARTICLE (E.G., TUBE, VASE, ETC.) : Polymer or resin containing (i.e., natural or synthetic) : Open-ended, self-supporting conduit, cylinder, or tube-type article : Multilayer (continuous layer) : Fe-base component)

Patent 5554426: Multilayer plastic pipe
(STOCK MATERIAL OR MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES : HOLLOW OR CONTAINER TYPE ARTICLE (E.G., TUBE, VASE, ETC.) : Polymer or resin containing (i.e., natural or synthetic) : Open-ended, self-supporting conduit, cylinder, or tube-type article : Multilayer (continuous layer) : Fe-base component)

Patent 5554427: Sheet material edge labeling
(STOCK MATERIAL OR MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES : SHEET, WEB, OR LAYER WEAKENED TO PERMIT SEPARATION THROUGH THICKNESS : Sectional layer removable)

Patent 5554428: Memory disk sheet stock and method
(STOCK MATERIAL OR MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES : CIRCULAR SHEET OR CIRCULAR BLANK : Sheets or webs coplanar)

Patent 5554429: Wood board and flooring material
(STOCK MATERIAL OR MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES : STRUCTURALLY DEFINED WEB OR SHEET (E.G., OVERALL DIMENSION, ETC.) : Including grain, strips, or filamentary elements in respective layers or components in angular relation : Discontinuous or differential coating, impregnation, or bond)

Patent 5554430: Low CTE boron/carbon fiber laminate
(STOCK MATERIAL OR MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES : STRUCTURALLY DEFINED WEB OR SHEET (E.G., OVERALL DIMENSION, ETC.) : Including grain, strips, or filamentary elements in respective layers or components in angular relation : Fibers : Oblique to direction of web)

Patent 5554431: Sheet of plastic material for pane and pane made using such a sheet
(STOCK MATERIAL OR MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES : STRUCTURALLY DEFINED WEB OR SHEET (E.G., OVERALL DIMENSION, ETC.) : Including aperture : Composite web or sheet : Slit or elongated)

Patent 5554432: Press polymerization of lenticular images
(STOCK MATERIAL OR MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES : STRUCTURALLY DEFINED WEB OR SHEET (E.G., OVERALL DIMENSION, ETC.) : Including variation in thickness : Differential nonuniformity at margin : Paper)

 

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