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Patent 5556220: Plastic fastening plug, especially for furniture hardware
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : MEMBER ENDS JOINED BY INSERTED SECTION : Fluted or splined section : Metallic fusion material)
Patent 5556221: Fastening device for bars of a roof rack
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : MANUALLY RELEASEABLE LATCH TYPE : Having operating mechanism : Lever : Bolted)
Patent 5556222: Quick release mechanism
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : MANUALLY RELEASEABLE LATCH TYPE : Swiveled bolt : Lever)
Patent 5556223: Coupling
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : INTERFITTED MEMBERS : Including set screw : Specific angle or shape of rib, key, groove, or shoulder)
Patent 5556224: Shifter handle assembly
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : INTERFITTED MEMBERS : Including discrete retainer : For telescoping members : Transverse pin : Having means to prevent removal of retainer : Axially oriented)
Patent 5556225: Method for repairing asphalt pavement
(ROAD STRUCTURE, PROCESS, OR APPARATUS : PROCESS : In situ treatment of earth or roadway : Heating : Encased, laminated or composite)
Patent 5556226: Automated, laser aligned leveling apparatus
(ROAD STRUCTURE, PROCESS, OR APPARATUS : APPARATUS : Automatic control : Of material leveling means : Encased, laminated or composite)
Patent 5556227: Road finisher
(ROAD STRUCTURE, PROCESS, OR APPARATUS : APPARATUS : Material distribution means : Curb or gutter)
Patent 5556228: Block for controlling soil erosion
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : BANK, SHORE, OR BED PROTECTION : Revetment : Vessel support (e.g., bilge or keel block))
Patent 5556229: Shoreline erosion control system
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : BANK, SHORE, OR BED PROTECTION : Wave or flow dissipation : Floating : Openwork :)
Patent 5556230: Concrete armor unit for the protection of coastal, shore lines and hydraulic structures
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : BANK, SHORE, OR BED PROTECTION : Wave or flow dissipation : Polypod : Openwork)
Patent 5556231: Severable leaching chamber with end cap
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : DRAINAGE OR IRRIGATION : Porous or apertured pipe, flume, or tileway : Open seam or shielded outlet : Riser or standpipe outlet or intake)
Patent 5556232: Non-hazardous, non-septic liquid waste drying process
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : SUBTERRANEAN WASTE DISPOSAL, CONTAINMENT, OR TREATMENT : With treatment of waste : Temperature)
Patent 5556233: Rock anchor assembly
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : EARTH TREATMENT OR CONTROL : Rock or earth bolt or anchor : Bolt having wedge expander : With form or casing)
Patent 5556234: Mine roof bolt assembly
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : EARTH TREATMENT OR CONTROL : Rock or earth bolt or anchor : Concrete)
Patent 5556235: Rock bolter
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : MISCELLANEOUS : Ground stabilization or reinforcement)
Patent 5556236: Conveyor system for rod-like articles
(CONVEYORS: FLUID CURRENT : SELECTIVE DELIVERY : Destination controlled by sensed condition :)
Patent 5556237: Apparatus and method for dispensing and distributing loose particulate materials
(CONVEYORS: FLUID CURRENT : WITH MEANS TO CONTROL CONVEYING FLUID OR MOVEMENT OF LOAD IN RESPONSE TO SENSED CONDITION : Control of load input or output : Input : Responsive to presence, absence, or quantity of load : Level or weight of load in receptacle : And control of load input to receptacle)
Patent 5556238: Process and apparatus for introducing a solid into a reactor
(CONVEYORS: FLUID CURRENT : INTAKE TO FLUID CURRENT CONVEYOR : Load receptacle type : With means to agitate load in receptacle : Fluid : Vertically movable)
Patent 5556239: Positive cutting insert with compound clearance faces
(CUTTERS, FOR SHAPING : INCLUDING TOOL HAVING PLURAL ALTERNATIVELY USABLE CUTTING EDGES : With separate means to fasten tool to holder)
Patent 5556240: Key positioning fixture for a key cutting machine
(GEAR CUTTING, MILLING, OR PLANING : MILLING : With regulation of operation by templet, card, or other replaceable information supply : To cut lock key : Means to infeed the cutter)
Patent 5556241: Quick stop device
(GEAR CUTTING, MILLING, OR PLANING : MILLING : Process : Templet)
Patent 5556242: Space frame for a machine tool
(GEAR CUTTING, MILLING, OR PLANING : MILLING : Process : Including infeeding : Adapted to trigger fluid energy)
Patent 5556243: Neck down cutter
(GEAR CUTTING, MILLING, OR PLANING : MILLING : Work support : With work holder or guide : Including cutter limited to rotary motion : Multiple row dividing head)
Patent 5556244: Method of and apparatus for backing book blocks
(BOOKBINDING: PROCESS AND APPARATUS : APPARATUS : Book working apparatus : Backing means : Lining or crash applying means)
Patent 5556245: Tractor mounted lifting apparatus
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : ROUND HAY BALE HANDLING : Vertical rack)
Patent 5556246: Automated storage system
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : PLURAL, STATIC STRUCTURES FOR SUPPORTING DISCRETE LOADS AND CHARGING OR DISCHARGING MEANS THEREFOR : Load-underlying members (e.g., racks, receptacles (or a compartmented receptacle), shelves, troughs, etc.) : Charging or discharging means includes load sustaining surface and device to transfer load, with horizontal component of movement, from or to surface or member : Device comprises one or more conveyors of driven roller or endless apron type : By conveyor movable (e.g., pivotable, etc.) to reposition outlet thereof)
Patent 5556247: Organizer system and method for a rotatable storage structure
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : MOVABLE RACK HAVING SUPERPOSED, CHARGE-SUPPORTING ELEMENTS, AND EXTERNAL MEANS FOR CHARGING OR DISCHARGING ELEMENTS : Rotating or circulating rack : Charge-supporting elements moving horizontally : At least one of endless type)
Patent 5556248: Semiconductor wafer cassette transfer system
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : DEVICE FOR EMPTYING PORTABLE RECEPTACLE : Nongravity type : Horizontal movement of receptacle contents : Device includes haulage cable)
Patent 5556249: Cargo loading and unloading system for use with utility vehicle having bed
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : SELF-LOADING OR UNLOADING VEHICLES : Separable load rack : Cable operated : Including haulage cable)
Patent 5556250: Vehicle lifts
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : SELF-LOADING OR UNLOADING VEHICLES : Loading or unloading by other carrier or mover means, and the load movement thereof : Raising or lowering of load or load holder includes curvilinear movement : Carrier movable to storage position beneath vehicle : Tailgate)
Patent 5556251: Sheet finisher
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : APPARATUS FOR MOVING INTERSUPPORTING ARTICLES INTO, WITHIN, OR FROM FREESTANDING, ORDERLY LAYERED, OR MUTUALLY STABILIZING ORDERLY GROUP : Stack forming apparatus : With means for removing completed stack from stacking location : Pusher : Articles received and stack discharged at interfingering location)
Patent 5556252: Stack lifting apparatus and method
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : APPARATUS FOR MOVING INTERSUPPORTING ARTICLES INTO, WITHIN, OR FROM FREESTANDING, ORDERLY LAYERED, OR MUTUALLY STABILIZING ORDERLY GROUP : Unstacking apparatus : Removes highest article first from stack : With stack elevating means : Coacting screws)
Patent 5556253: Automatic pipe-loading device
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : APPARATUS FOR MOVING INTERSUPPORTING ARTICLES INTO, WITHIN, OR FROM FREESTANDING, ORDERLY LAYERED, OR MUTUALLY STABILIZING ORDERLY GROUP : Unstacking apparatus : Removes lowest article first from stack : Includes rotary article separator : By magnetic force)
Patent 5556254: Paper set feeding
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : APPARATUS FOR MOVING INTERSUPPORTING ARTICLES INTO, WITHIN, OR FROM FREESTANDING, ORDERLY LAYERED, OR MUTUALLY STABILIZING ORDERLY GROUP : Unstacking apparatus : Removes lowest article first from stack : Includes movable stack support for gravity unloading article : And means for temporarily holding remainder of stack : With belt and article moving vertically together above discharge)
Patent 5556255: Integral threaded turbine outlet
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WORKING FLUID PASSAGE OR DISTRIBUTING MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH RUNNER (E.G., CASING, ETC.) : Scroll or helical type casing with specific exit nozzle : Downstream of runner)
Patent 5556256: Swivel mechanism for an electrical fan
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : SUSTAINED ANCILLARY MOVEMENT OF ROTARY WORKING MEMBER (E.G., CYCLIC FEATHERING, ETC.) : Continuous rotor oscillation : Blade inserts)
Patent 5556257: Integrally bladed disks or drums
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : SPECIFIC BLADE STRUCTURE (E.G., SHAPE, MATERIAL, ETC.) : Coating, specific composition or characteristic : Angular or offset)
Patent 5556258: Squeezebulb operated sports ball pump
(PUMPS : WITH SIGNAL, INDICATOR, OR INSPECTION MEANS : Mechanically actuated valve carried by piston)
Patent 5556259: Vortex generating fluid injector assembly
(PUMPS : ONE FLUID PUMPED BY CONTACT OR ENTRAINMENT WITH ANOTHER : Jet : With means to whirl pumped fluid : Pressure controlled overflow)
Patent 5556260: Multiple-cylinder piston type refrigerant compressor
(PUMPS : THREE OR MORE CYLINDERS ARRANGED IN PARALLEL, RADIAL, OR CONICAL RELATIONSHIP WITH ROTARY TRANSMISSION AXIS : Reciprocating rigid stages)
Patent 5556261: Piston type compressor
(PUMPS : THREE OR MORE CYLINDERS ARRANGED IN PARALLEL, RADIAL, OR CONICAL RELATIONSHIP WITH ROTARY TRANSMISSION AXIS : Reciprocating rigid stages)
Patent 5556262: Free-piston engine having a fluid energy unit
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Internal-combustion engine : Pump within armature)
Patent 5556263: Volumetric pump and value
(PUMPS : EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER TYPE : Pumping member position controlled port : Coaxial reciprocating pumping members)
Patent 5556264: Low profile positive displacement pump system
(PUMPS : WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE PUMPED FLUID CONTROL : Pressure responsive relief or bypass valve : Plural bypass or relief paths)
Patent 5556265: Multi-piston type refrigerant compressor with means for damping suction and discharge gas pulsation
(PUMPS : WITH MUFFLER ACTING ON PUMP FLUID : Pressure responsive relief or bypass valve)
Patent 5556266: Device for feeding pressurized liquid to a hydraulic circuit
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Pump and motor interconnected by endless flexible transmission element : Pump within armature)
Patent 5556267: Double acting pump
(PUMPS : EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER TYPE : Plural pumping chambers : Chambers formed at opposite ends of rectilinearly moving pumping member : Unitary element movable about an axis)
Patent 5556268: Reciprocating pump with cooperating piston shearing portions
(PUMPS : EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER TYPE : Valved piston : Reciprocating : Annular : Inlet and discharge distributors positioned laterally of pumping member path)
Patent 5556269: Scroll-type compressor and method of assembling the same
(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 5556270: Blade for a rotary compressor
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : SPECIFIC MATERIAL : Rotating)
Patent 5556271: Valve system for capacity control of a screw compressor and method of manufacturing such valves
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : INTERENGAGING ROTATING MEMBERS : Helical or herringbone : With valve : With movable partition member)
Patent 5556272: Pilot assembly for direct fired make-up heater utilizing igniter surrounded by protective shroud
(COMBUSTION : TIMER, PROGRAMMER, RETARDER OR CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL : By combustion or combustion zone sensor : Combustion zone sensor controls igniter)
Patent 5556273: Combustion system for a steckle mill
(HEATING : PROCESSES OF HEATING OR HEATER OPERATION : Continous strip, strand or web passed longitudinally through heating zone : Forming a permeable layer or sheet)
Patent 5556274: Drying apparatus and method for pumpable materials
(HEATING : WORK CHAMBER HAVING HEATING MEANS : Combustion products heat work by contact : Pot stand forms annular combustion material admission zone)
Patent 5556275: Heat treatment apparatus
(HEATING : WORK FEEDING, AGITATING, DISCHARGING OR CONVEYING SUBCOMBINATION : Removable furnace bottom section or kiln cart : Roll)
Patent 5556276: Laser annealing marking of orthodontic appliance
(DENTISTRY : ORTHODONTICS : Bracket : Plier type)
Patent 5556277: Flared buccal tube having an internally tapered mesial section
(DENTISTRY : ORTHODONTICS : Bracket : Having arch wire enclosing guide (e.g., buccal tube) : Separable securing means)
Patent 5556278: Method for making and using a template for a dental implant osteotomy and components relating thereto
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Having gauge or guide : Having tool, marker, or coupling or guiding means therefor : Articulator or attachment therefor)
Patent 5556279: Water purification system for dental instrument
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Having intra-oral dispensing means : Combined with or attachment for work contacting tool or handpiece therefor : Parallel drilling)
Patent 5556280: Method and apparatus for appliance mounting
(DENTISTRY : PROSTHODONTICS : Holding or positioning denture in mouth : Between tooth engaging clasp and denture)
Patent 5556281: Simulated area weapons effects display arrangement
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : ORGANIZED ARMED OR UNARMED CONFLICT OR SHOOTING : Gunnery : Bombing)
Patent 5556282: Method for the geographical processsing of graphic language texts
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : LANGUAGE : Spelling, phonics, word recognition, or sentence formation : Reading : Letter-bearing elements slidable between different grooves)
Patent 5556283: Card type of electronic learning aid/teaching apparatus
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : MATHEMATICS : Speech)
Patent 5556284: Charge coupling for electric vehicle
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH VEHICLE STRUCTURE : Linear movement)
Patent 5556285: 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 5556286: Board to board 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 5556287: Visual indication of fully seated position of bolt-driven connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : INCLUDING ELASTOMERIC OR NONMETALLIC CONDUCTIVE PORTION : Inductive shielding or arc suppressing means : Sealing with coupled connector : In or for use in panel circuit aperture)
Patent 5556288: Protective cover for connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH CONTACT PREVENTER OR RETRACTABLE COVER PART : Prong cover)
Patent 5556289: Safety cover for an electrical outlet
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH CONTACT PREVENTER OR RETRACTABLE COVER PART : Prong cover)
Patent 5556290: Self-switching connector for electronic systems
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : HAVING CIRCUIT INTERRUPTING PROVISION EFFECTED BY MATING OR HAVING "DEAD" CONTACT ACTIVATED AFTER MATING : Contact encasing chamber)
Patent 5556291: Joint connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH OR COMPRISING REMOVABLE CIRCUIT MODIFYING ARRANGEMENT : Contact encasing chamber)
Patent 5556292: Cable connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : ALTERNATIVELY CONNECTED : Coupling part : Encompassing wire)
Patent 5556293: Mounting apparatus for ball grid array device
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : COUPLING PART HAVING HANDLE OR MEANS TO MOVE CONTACT LATERALLY TO PERMIT UNCOUPLING : Expandable contact or spreadable contacts)
Patent 5556294: Electrical plug connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : HAVING RESILIENT HOUSING FOR SEALING WITH COUPLED CONNECTOR : Having interengageable sealing extension : Combined with distinct cable sheath sealing element or material)
Patent 5556295: Modular plug locking system
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Retaining means requiring destruction of element before separation : Adapter)
Patent 5556296: Asymmetric contact and terminal strip equipped with such contacts
(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 : From different margins of contact)
Patent 5556297: Snap-on extension wire socket with electrical conductor insulation piercer
(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 5556298: Christmas lamp set
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : CONTACT COMPRISING CUTTER (SEVERING, PIERCING, ABRADING, SCRAPING, BREAKING OR TEARING) : Insulation cutter : Conductor sheath piercing : Contact member cutting to contact first conductor and contacting second conductor : Lamp or electron tube socket or base : Lamp or electron tube socket or base)
Patent 5556299: Self-latching clamp for power lines
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : INCLUDING HANDLE OR DISTINCT MANIPULATING MEANS : For attachment of connector to overhead conductor : Including handle operated screw to effect gripping of overhead conductor : With additional contacts comprising coupling part mating along axis normal to conductor)
Patent 5556300: End connection for a flexible shielded cable conductor
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : INCLUDING OR FOR USE WITH TAPE CABLE : With shield, ground conductor or ground commoning means : Bared cable wrapped into U-shape about insertion projection)
Patent 5556301: Method and apparatus for connecting a plurality of terminals within a single housing
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : JUMPER (OR SHORT CIRCUITING COUPLING PART) : Connector comprising pivoted spring biased clamp)
Patent 5556302: Electrical connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SUPPORTING MEANS FOR COUPLING PART : Also supporting mating part : And including electrical contact for load bearing)
Patent 5556304: Electric connection terminal
(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 5556305: Fuse lockout mechanism
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH CIRCUIT COMPONENT OR COMPRISING CONNECTOR WHICH FULLY ENCLOSES CIRCUIT COMPONENT : With or for fuse : Comprising coupling part housing for enclosing fuse : Folded prongs)
Patent 5556306: Stamped cantilever contact having closed-type engagement portion
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Plural-contact coupling part : For coupling to edge of printed circuit board or to coupling part secured to such edge : Having elongated slot for receiving edge of printed circuit board : Contacts within slot engage opposite sides of printed circuit board : Separate mutually insulated contacts on opposite longitudinal sides of slot : Three or more such contacts)
Patent 5556307: Modular telecommunication jack assembly
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Plural-contact coupling part : Plural-contact coupling part comprises receptacle or plug : Having push-pull-engaging contacts spaced along planar side wall transverse to longitudinal engagement axis (e.g., telephone jack or plug) : Having bayonet-coupling contact)
Patent 5556308: Blade for printed circuit board to access 120V AC outlet current
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Metallic connector or contact secured to insulation : Secured by resiliently biased part latching behind shoulder or into recess : Latching part unitary with metallic connector or contact : Having integral means to interlock or interfit with a duplicate insulating block or board)
Patent 5556309: Battery terminal connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : METALLIC CLAMP-TYPE CONNECTOR FOR STORAGE BATTERY TERMINAL : Spring-actuated or resilient clamp : Clamp secured to and separated from post by same screw-threaded member)
Patent 5556310: Protective assembly for the steering ram of a marine outboard motor
(MARINE PROPULSION : SCREW PROPELLER : With means effecting or facilitating movement of propulsion unit or a segment of the propulsion unit (e.g., tilting or steering) : Produced by combustion)
Patent 5556311: Outboard motor exhaust cooling
(MARINE PROPULSION : MEANS FOR ACCOMODATING OR MOVING ENGINE FLUIDS : Means for handling exhaust gas : Tell-tale outlet)
Patent 5556312: Bearing arrangement for marine transmission
(MARINE PROPULSION : SCREW PROPELLER : Having transmission : Cage or screen)
Patent 5556313: Outboard drive transmission
(MARINE PROPULSION : SCREW PROPELLER : Having transmission : Cage or screen)
Patent 5556314: Exhaust system for watercraft
(MARINE PROPULSION : MEANS FOR ACCOMODATING OR MOVING ENGINE FLUIDS : Means for handling exhaust gas : Tell-tale outlet)
Patent 5556315: Method of making a spark plug for an internal combustion engine
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : Spark plug or spark gap making : Electrode position sensing or adjusting by optical operation)
Patent 5556316: Clustered field emission microtips adjacent stripe conductors
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : Electrode making : Electrode shaping : Emissive type : CRT mask mounting)
Patent 5556317: Doll stand set
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : FIGURE TOY OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Handle supported manually actuated rotating portion)
Patent 5556318: Toy carrousel
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : ROTATING OR HAVING VISIBLE ROTATING PORTION (E.G., SPINNING OR WHIRLING, NOT ROLLING) : Having detachable cord for spinning)
Patent 5556319: Confetti launching device
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : INCLUDING DISPENSER : Wheeled vehicle)
Patent 5556320: Mobile vibrating abrasive cleaning apparatus
(ABRADING : PRECISION DEVICE OR PROCESS - OR WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL : Computer controlled : Cyclic control)
Patent 5556321: Method and apparatus for grinding elongated knife blade
(ABRADING : PRECISION DEVICE OR PROCESS - OR WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL : Computer controlled : Cyclic control)
Patent 5556322: Pneumatic mechanism for the application of uniform pressure to a mechanically adjustable spindle
(ABRADING : PRECISION DEVICE OR PROCESS - OR WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL : With feeding of tool or work holder : Tool wear compensation : Ratchet and pawl drive)
Patent 5556323: Method of polishing optical connectors
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : With feeding of tool or work holder)
Patent 5556324: Blasting cabinet
(ABRADING : MACHINE : Sandblast : Having sandblast chamber : And separation means)
Patent 5556325: Pressurization system for abrasive supply pot
(ABRADING : MACHINE : Sandblast : Valve structure : Multiple hopper)
Patent 5556326: Floating rotary drive device of a workpiece to be machined by grinding
(ABRADING : MACHINE : Rotary tool : Rotary cylinder : Work rotating : Rotary work holder : Lens abrader)
Patent 5556327: Apparatus and methodology for applying force to a workpiece
(ABRADING : MACHINE : Rotary tool : Rotary disk : Stationary work holder : Rocking)
Patent 5556328: Abrasive filament honing tool and method of making and using same
(ABRADING : CARRIER FOR RELATIVELY MOVABLE SIMULTANEOUSLY USABLE TOOLS : Internal)
Patent 5556329: Chimney damper with locking mechanism
(VENTILATION : CHIMNEY OR STACK : Chimneytop or stacktop structure (e.g., cowl) : Cap closure :)
Patent 5556330: Floor outlet
(VENTILATION : HAVING INLET AIRWAY : Including specific air distributor (e.g., register, etc.) : Floor type : Including portion or element movable during normal use)
Patent 5556331: Fume hood with air foil member
(VENTILATION : WORKSTATION VENTILATOR (E.G., HOOD, OFFTAKE, ETC.) : Covered workbench chamber (e.g., fume hood, etc.) : With outlet air treatment means)
Patent 5556332: Air duct for a position adjustable service panel
(VENTILATION : VEHICLE (E.G., AUTOMOBILE, ETC.) : Aircraft : Ventilation of aircraft cabin)
Patent 5556333: Air-distributor box
(VENTILATION : VEHICLE (E.G., AUTOMOBILE, ETC.) : Having inlet airway : Including unitary inlet and outlet housing)
Patent 5556334: Ventilation nozzle for vehicle interior
(VENTILATION : VEHICLE (E.G., AUTOMOBILE, ETC.) : Having inlet airway : Including specific air distributor : Having adjustable deflector : Wheel-axle operated)
Patent 5556335: Thermally controlled diffusers
(VENTILATION : HAVING INLET AIRWAY : Including automatic control means : Air temperature responsive : Ceiling type)
Patent 5556337: Self-propelling harvester thresher
(CROP THRESHING OR SEPARATING : THRESHING : With feed means for threshing section : With axial flow separator)
Patent 5556338: Cotton harvester receptacle
(CROP THRESHING OR SEPARATING : MACHINE COMPONENT ARRANGEMENT AND STRUCTURE, E.G., ENGINE PLACEMENT, GRAIN BIN : Pneumatic)
Patent 5556339: Computer picture toy for infants and very young children
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) :)
Patent 5556340: Amusement ride assembly with rotating tube synchronized with an image
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES : ILLUSION OR STAGE DEVICE : Person experiences illusion of being in motion (e.g., travel simulation, etc.) : User contacted by attached projected part)
Patent 5556341: Billiard ball rack
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : BILLIARDS OR POOL : Ball spotting rack : Chalk holder)
Patent 5556342: Ball having surface indentations for games of bowls and processes for obtaining such a ball
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : BOWLING : Ball : Composite structure (e.g., distinct layers, components, joint, etc.))
Patent 5556343: Method and device for controlling a coupling
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : FLUID DRIVE OR CONTROL OF PLANETARY GEARING : Control of differential planetary gearing : By fluid operated mechanical clutch : Operated by viscous drag : Having single planet carrier)
Patent 5556344: Limited slip differential with reduced preload
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : DIFFERENTIAL PLANETARY GEARING : Bevel gear differential : With means to limit overspeed of one output (e.g., lock-up clutch) : By axial movement of output gear : With spring bias on gear or clutch : Centrifugal control)
Patent 5556345: Golf club with improved shafts
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Club or club support : Head and shaft connection : Particular relationship between shaft longitudinal axis and head orientation : Resilient sleeve engaging hosel and outer shaft wall)
Patent 5556346: Pretensioning force adjustment of continuously variable transmission
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : PULLEY WITH BELT-RECEIVING GROOVE FORMED BY DRIVE FACES ON RELATIVELY AXIALLY MOVABLE COAXIAL CONFRONTING MEMBERS (E.G., EXPANSIBLE CONE PULLEY, ETC.) : Fluid pressure actuator for adjustment of member : Mounted on laterally shiftable countershaft)
Patent 5556347: Tension device for bicycle chain
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : MEANS FOR ADJUSTING BELT TENSION OR FOR SHIFTING BELT, PULLEY OR GUIDE ROLL : Tension adjuster or shifter driven by electrical or fluid motor : Sensor includes rotatable belt-engaging surface)
Patent 5556348: Toroidal-type continuously variable transmission
(FRICTION GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : FRICTION GEAR INCLUDES IDLER ENGAGING FACING CONCAVE SURFACES : Toroidal : Ratio change gearing and nonratio change gearing)
Patent 5556349: Shift control apparatus for automatic transmission
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : TRANSMISSION CONTROL : With clutch control : Temperature responsive control : Gearing controlled)
Patent 5556350: Differential drive
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : FLUID DRIVE OR CONTROL OF PLANETARY GEARING : Control of differential planetary gearing : Special fluid : With constant speed ratio between input and one fluid unit)
Patent 5556351: Differential apparatus
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : WITH LUBRICATON : For differential planetary gearing : Electric or magnetic engaged brake and spring engaged lockup clutch)
Patent 5556352: Stair exerciser
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Stair climbing : Having weight feature (e.g., dumbbell, etc.))
Patent 5556353: Tethered lasso for stationary swimming
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Swimming : Utilizing fluid resistance)
Patent 5556354: Shifting arrangement for a change gear drive in multispeed hubs for bicycles
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : WITH MEANS TO VARY DRIVE RATIO OR DISCONNECT DRIVE (E.G., BRAKE OR CLUTCH) : Plural elements selectively braked : Transmission includes three relatively rotatable sun gears : And additional planetary gearset having axis of pinion parallel to axis of mating gear)
Patent 5556355: Transmission with planetary multi-gear members
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : PLANETARY GEARING OR ELEMENT : Plural outputs : And lock-up clutch)
Patent 5556356: Hydraulic control system for an automatic transmission of a vehicle
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : TRANSMISSION CONTROL : Transmission controlled by engine : By input manifold pressure or engine fuel control : Transmission pressure controlled : Line pressure controlled : Electric valve control : Electric valve control)
Patent 5556357: Face, neck and chin exerciser
(EXERCISE DEVICES : FOR HEAD OR NECK : Face (e.g., jaw, lip, etc.) : To create or modify exercise regimen)
Patent 5556358: Deformable grip
(EXERCISE DEVICES : HAND, WRIST, OR FINGER : Grip : Finger loop)
Patent 5556359: Hand grip exercise device
(EXERCISE DEVICES : HAND, WRIST, OR FINGER : Grip : Finger loop)
Patent 5556360: High production folder construction
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : CONTROL MEANS ENERGIZED IN RESPONSE TO ACTIVATOR STIMULATED BY CONDITION SENSOR : Responsive to work material, the product or means engaging the work material or the product : To actuate folder : Plural interrelated sensors)
Patent 5556361: Foldable exercise device capable of simulating a horse riding
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Rowing : Rolling)
Patent 5556362: Automatic weight stack pin selector
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing weight resistance : Including stationary support for weight : Having guide around or through weight : Entire body)
Patent 5556363: Linear movement, trunk muscle exercise method
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing weight resistance : Including stationary support for weight : Having guide around or through weight : And flexible force transmitting linkage element : Track or way guided user interface element :)
Patent 5556364: Cup bottom incurl workstation for a cup making machine
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : CONTAINER MAKING : Rigid container (e.g., box, carton, cap, cup, etc.) : Assembling of distinct members : Including application of distinct closure : Nonrectangular cross section container : Circular cross section container : With bending to secure closure : Rotary form)
Patent 5556365: Spirally-wound easy-open container having a score cut opening panel
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : TUBE MAKING : Spiral winding : With plural, orbiting work supply reels)
Patent 5556366: Finger-protecting paper creaser
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : BENDING : Folding : Form-scoring along intersecting lines)
Patent 5556367: Cover type endoscope apparatus
(SURGERY : ENDOSCOPE : With protective sheath : With means to assist covering or uncovering of sheath : Having tool raising platform)
Patent 5556368: Exercise apparatus
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing resilient force resistance : And user supplied counter force : Attached to user : Edge engaging braking element)
Patent 5556369: Exercise device
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing force resistance generated by user only : Resilient component attached to stationary support)
Patent 5556370: Electrically activated multi-jointed manipulator
(SURGERY : ENDOSCOPE : Having flexible tube structure : With bending control means : Having temperature sensitive shape memory retaining material : Body pierced by tubular cutter or rod-type punch)
Patent 5556371: Device for transanal resectate extraction
(SURGERY : SPECULA : Retractor : Illuminating)
Patent 5556372: Apparatus for ultrasonic bone treatment
(SURGERY: KINESITHERAPY : KINESITHERAPY : Ultrasonic :)
Patent 5556373: Body-worn orthopedic device that includes individual connected modules, and a method of manufacturing and designing such an orthopedic device
(SURGERY: SPLINT, BRACE, OR BANDAGE : ORTHOPEDIC BANDAGE : Splint or brace : Shaped or shapeable :)
Patent 5556374: Patellar alignment device
(SURGERY: SPLINT, BRACE, OR BANDAGE : ORTHOPEDIC BANDAGE : Splint or brace : Lower extremity : Knee : Finger)
Patent 5556375: Wound dressing having a fenestrated base layer
(SURGERY: SPLINT, BRACE, OR BANDAGE : BANDAGE STRUCTURE : Skin laceration or wound cover : Backing layer having particular structural feature (e.g., permeability, shaped, or elasticity, etc.) : Absorbent)
Patent 5556376: Multifunctional devices having loop configured portions and collection systems for endoscopic surgical procedures and methods thereof
(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 5556377: Medical probe apparatus with laser and/or microwave monolithic integrated circuit probe
(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 5556378: Device for irrigation of body cavities
(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 : By self-acting means or condition responsive sensor :)
Patent 5556379: Process for cleaning large bone grafts and bone grafts produced thereby
(SURGERY : MISCELLANEOUS : Methods : Holding strap extending circumferentially of head or neck)
Patent 5556380: Method for removing fibrin sheaths from catheters
(SURGERY : MEANS OR METHOD FOR FACILITATING REMOVAL OF NON THERAPEUTIC MATERIAL FROM BODY : Treating material applied to or removed from external surface of body, or cutaneous layer of skin (e.g., eye treatment, removal of skin impurities, etc.))
Patent 5556381: 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 : Port having valve means : With soluble cover means)
Patent 5556382: Balloon perfusion 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 : Having means inflated in body (e.g., inflatable nozzle, dilator, balloon catheter, occluder, etc.) : Having reinforcing means (e.g., reinforcing coil, etc.) : Particular surface characteristics (e.g., rib, groove, corrugation, etc.))
Patent 5556383: Block copolymer elastomer catheter balloons
(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.) : Of elastic inflated material : Particular surface characteristics (e.g., rib, groove, corrugation, etc.))
Patent 5556384: Self-destructive hypodermic 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 5556385: Improved percutaneous access 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 for securing conduit to body : Having lubricating means)
Patent 5556386: Medical pressure relief valve
(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 fluid responsive means (e.g., check valve, etc.) : Specific structure of means connecting body entering conduit to syringe)
Patent 5556387: Method of manufacturing an adjustable valve for surgical applications
(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 : Slide or reciprocating valve : Specific structure of means connecting body entering conduit to syringe)
Patent 5556388: Safety retention and recapping devices for hypodermic needles/intravenous injection/ports
(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 : Removable cover or protector for body inserted conduit : Bag type)
Patent 5556389: Method and apparatus for treating stenosis or other constriction in a bodily conduit
(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 5556390: Catheter with oval or elliptical lumens
(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 5556391: Surgical sponge device
(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.) : Containing particular materials, fibers, or particles : Foam or cellular structure material : Catamenial receptacle)
Patent 5556392: Composite nonwoven material and application to any absorbent article of hygiene
(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.) : Containing layers having differing absorption characteristics (e.g., flow control, wicking, etc.) : Cellulose or cellulosic materials)
Patent 5556393: Insert for an absorbent 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.) : Having specific design, shape, or structural feature : Elastic type edge : Leg opening : Gathered portion : Body or body member encircling belt, strap, or harness)
Patent 5556394: 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 5556395: Method and system for laser treatment of refractive error using an offset image of a rotatable mask
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Light application : Ophthalmic :)
Patent 5556396: Method for tubal electroligation
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Electrical application : Applicators : With switching or power control : With feed back control)
Patent 5556397: Coaxial electrosurgical instrument
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Electrical application : Applicators : Cutting : Bipolar electrodes : With formable electrode)
Patent 5556398: External self-retaining and stressed fixator for fixing large tubular bones
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : External fixation means : Pin connector : Cyclable or incrementable)
Patent 5556399: Bone-harvesting drill apparatus and method for its use
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Orthopedic cutting instrument : Reamer or drill : Staple or similar driven fastener)
Patent 5556400: Methods of preparing and inserting flexible intraocular lenses and a configuration for flexible intraocular lenses
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Means for removing, inserting or aiding in the removal or insertion of eye lens material : Means for use in bone reperation)
Patent 5556401: Uterus maneuvering and associated apparatus and method, with controlled drive
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Obstetric or gynecological instruments : With collecting means for removed material)
Patent 5556402: Needle holder having rotatable holding member
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier : Mechanical suture or ligature applier : Means for clamping needle to handle : With mechanical means for applying tension (e.g., gearing, reels, etc.))
Patent 5556403: Surgical needle holder for securing a needle at a selected position
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier : Suturing or ligating aid or guide : Means for clamping needle to handle)
Patent 5556404: Method for maintaining flow through catheter
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Surgical mesh, connector, clip, clamp or band : Suturing or ligating aid or guide)
Patent 5556405: Universal dilator with reciprocal incisor
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Blood vessel, duct or teat cutter, scrapper or abrader : Occluding clip, clamp, or band)
Patent 5556406: Corneal template and surgical procedure for refractive vision correction
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Corneal cutter or guide for corneal cutter : By electrical or thermal application)
Patent 5556407: Anvil shears for surgical purposes
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Cutting, puncturing or piercing : Shear type (e.g., scissors, etc.) : By disconnecting cutter drive)
Patent 5556408: Expandable and compressible atherectomy cutter
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Cutting, puncturing or piercing : Rotary cutter : Cylindrical)
Patent 5556409: Disposable scalpel
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Cutting, puncturing or piercing : Lancet : Cylindrical)
Patent 5556410: Surgical needle with stress-relocation means
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Cutting, puncturing or piercing : Puncturing or piercing : Spring driven or biased into cutting position)
Patent 5556411: Trocar assembly having a cannula retaining member
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Cutting, puncturing or piercing : Puncturing or piercing : Spring driven or biased into cutting position)
Patent 5556412: Blood vessel occlusion trocar
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Internal pressure applicator (e.g., dilator) : Inflatable or expandible by fluid : Inserted in vascular system : Plural cutting blades)
Patent 5556413: Coiled stent with locking ends
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : ARTERIAL PROSTHESIS (I.E., BLOOD VESSEL) : Stent structure : Self-expanding stent : Temperature responsive)
Patent 5556414: Composite intraluminal graft
(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.) :)
Patent 5556415: Physiologic tourniquet for intravenous regional anesthesia
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : External pressure applicator : Pneumatic cuff : Nose or throat)
Patent 5556416: Endoscopic instrument
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Forceps : Head)
Patent 5556417: Luminescent eye fixation device
(SURGERY : SPECULA : Retractor : Specific use retractor : Eyeball : Closed frame (e.g., circle, square))
Patent 5556418: Method and apparatus for pulsed magnetic induction
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION :)
Patent 5556419: Implantable cardiac stimulator with analyzer that continously compares radius of derived heart signal
(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 5556420: Input protection circuit for pacemaker activity sensor processing circuitry
(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 5556421: Implantable medical device with enclosed physiological parameter sensors or telemetry link
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical therapeutic systems : Heart rate regulating (e.g., pacing) : Feature of stimulator housing or encapsulation : Assurance of security, accuracy, or completion of programming procedure)
Patent 5556422: Method for preventing postsurgical deep vein thrombosis by electrical stimulation
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical therapeutic systems : Directly or indirectly stimulating motor muscles : Dental analgesia)
Patent 5556423: Independent photoelectric artificial retina device and method of using same
(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.) : Retina : Material characteristic of lens)
Patent 5556424: Lead extractor with bevelled clamp
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical energy applicator : Placed in body : Hand or foot)
Patent 5556425: Esophageal/stomach placement 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 : Esophageal-type :)
Patent 5556426: PTFE implantable tubular prostheses with external coil support
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : ARTERIAL PROSTHESIS (I.E., BLOOD VESSEL) : Having built-in reinforcement : Monofilament : Temperature responsive)
Patent 5556427: Orbital implant and method
(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.) : Globe : Material characteristic of lens)
Patent 5556428: Apparatus and method for promoting growth and repair of soft tissue
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Ligament or tendon : Including tension adjusting means : Lens has specific coating)
Patent 5556429: Joint resurfacing system
(SURGERY : MISCELLANEOUS : Methods : Holding strap extending circumferentially of head or neck)
Patent 5556430: Flexible membranes produced from organic bone matrix for skeletal repair and reconstruction
(SURGERY : MISCELLANEOUS : Methods : Holding strap extending circumferentially of head or neck)
Patent 5556431: Intervertebral disc endoprosthesis
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Bone : Spine bone : Having opposed bone-plates which moves relative to one another : One filament)
Patent 5556432: Artificial joint
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Bone : Joint bone : Knee joint bone : Having member secured to femoral and tibial bones : Patellar made of two connected pieces)
Patent 5556433: Modular knee prosthesis
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Bone : Joint bone : Knee joint bone : Femoral bone : Femoral stem structure : Movable)
Patent 5556434: Replacement hip joint
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Bone : Joint bone : Hip joint bone : Including acetabular cup and femoral head : Including roller bearing : Movable)
Patent 5556435: Mixtures fiber-reactive dyes and use thereof for dyeing fiber
(BLEACHING AND DYEING; FLUID TREATMENT AND CHEMICAL MODIFICATION OF TEXTILES AND FIBERS : REACTIVE DYE COMPOSITION, PROCESS, OR PRODUCT : Alkylene sulfato, halotriazine, halodiazine, haloquinoxaline, or halopyrimidine dye : Silica or calcareous substrate, e.g., glass, etc.)
Patent 5556436: Solid fuel made from porous coal and production process and production apparatus therefore
(FUEL AND RELATED COMPOSITIONS : COAL TREATING PROCESS OR PRODUCT THEREOF : Removal of undesirable : Water (e.g., drying, etc.) : Using liquid aqueous material)
Patent 5556437: Coated abrasive having an overcoating of an epoxy resin coatable from water
(ABRASIVE TOOL MAKING PROCESS, MATERIAL, OR COMPOSITION : WITH SYNTHETIC RESIN :)
Patent 5556438: Composite abrasive products
(ABRASIVE TOOL MAKING PROCESS, MATERIAL, OR COMPOSITION : WITH INORGANIC MATERIAL : Metal or metal oxide :)
Patent 5556439: Unitary filter for pyrotechnic air bag inflator
(GAS SEPARATION : TWO OR MORE SEPARATORS (E.G., SPACED FILTERS IN FLOW LINE OR CASING) : Plies or layers of different characteristics or orientation : Differing mesh sizes : With tangential gas outlet)
Patent 5556440: Pressure-actuated radial air filter seal
(GAS SEPARATION : WITH MEANS SECURING OR RETAINING SEPARATING MEDIA : Unit or cohesive sheet-like media in flow line or frame : Edge supporting or securing means for nonplanar sheet form filter (e.g., zigzag) : Spiral or cylindrical : Tangential outlet pipe)
Patent 5556441: Air filter for internal combustion engine
(GAS SEPARATION : WITH MEANS SECURING OR RETAINING SEPARATING MEDIA : Unit or cohesive sheet-like media in flow line or frame : Gasket or sealing means : With additional transversely arranged members)
Patent 5556442: Method for fabricating an optical waveguide
(GLASS MANUFACTURING : PROCESSES : With shaping of particulate material and subsequent fusing of particles : Including flame or gas contact : With severing)
Patent 5556443: Method for cullet preheating and pollution emission reduction in the glass manufacturing process
(GLASS MANUFACTURING : PROCESSES : Repairing or cleaning of apparatus; or batch dust prevention or control : Coating of apparatus)
Patent 5556444: Glass sheet bending method
(GLASS MANUFACTURING : PROCESSES : Reshaping or surface deformation of glass preform : Reshaping of planar sheet : By or with pouring molten glass onto forming surface)
Patent 5556445: Steam treatment of municipal solid waste
(CHEMISTRY: FERTILIZERS : PROCESSES AND PRODUCTS : Organic material-containing : Fermentation)
Patent 5556446: Machinable brass compositions
(SPECIALIZED METALLURGICAL PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS FOR USE THEREIN, CONSOLIDATED METAL POWDER COMPOSITIONS, AND LOOSE METAL PARTICULATE MIXTURES : COMPOSITIONS : Loose particulate mixture (i.e., composition) containing metal particles : Base metal one or more of Beryllium(Be), Magnesium(Mg), or Aluminum(Al))
Patent 5556447: Process for treating metal-contaminated materials
(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.) : Nonferrous : Mercury(Hg) : Vaporizing or condensing)
Patent 5556448: Electrostatic precipitator that operates in conductive grease atmosphere
(GAS SEPARATION: PROCESSES : WITH CONTROL RESPONSIVE TO SENSED CONDITION : Electric or electrostatic field (e.g., electrostatic precipitation, etc.) : Current sensed :)
Patent 5556449: Acid gas fractionation process for fossil fuel gasifiers
(GAS SEPARATION: PROCESSES : SELECTIVE DIFFUSION OF GASES : Selective diffusion of gases through substantially solid barrier (e.g., semipermeable membrane, etc.) : Sulfur containing compound permeates barrier :)
Patent 5556450: Neutral self-shine emulsion for the care of floors (III)
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Polishes : Wax, bituminous material or tarry residue containing : Fatty oil)
Patent 5556451: Oxygen induced corrosion inhibitor compositions
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Corrosion inhibiting coating composition : Contains water : Carboxylic acid, ester, alcohol or sulfur or metal derivative : Group VIII noble metal (Ru, Rh, Pd, Os, Ir, Pt))
Patent 5556452: Moulding materials and spinning materials containing cellulose
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Carbohydrate or derivative containing : Cellulosic material : Cellulose xanthate or viscose : With bituminous or tarry residue)
Patent 5556453: Method of increasing misting in sprayable dispersion of collidal silica with xanthan gum
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Carbohydrate or derivative containing : Carbohydrate gum, dextrin or derivative (e.g., arabic, tragacanth, guar, karaya, agar agar, algin, irish moss, etc.) : With element or inorganic compound except water)
Patent 5556454: Modified natural resin esters, processes for their preparation and their use as binder resins in printing inks
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Natural resin or derivative containing : With element or inorganic compound except water)
Patent 5556456: Pigment compositions
(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 5556457: Recovery of steel plant revert materials through cementitious agglomeration
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Inorganic settable ingredient containing : Organic garbage, refuse sewage, or waste material containing or treating (other than sulfite waste liquor) : Organic material containing)
Patent 5556458: Cementitious compositions
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Inorganic settable ingredient containing : Ash containing (e.g., fly ash, volcanic ash, coal ash, etc.) : Organic material containing : Calcium sulfate containing (e.g., gypsum, plaster of Paris, anhydrite, etc.))
Patent 5556459: Method for the reduction of SO.sub.2 emissions as generated by the fluid bed cement process
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Inorganic settable ingredient containing : Portland type cement : Portland type cement per se (e.g., clinker preparation, etc.) : Employment of a fluidized bed : Cooling in reducing atmosphere)
Patent 5556460: Drying shrinkage cement admixture
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Additive materials for inorganic cements which contain a hydraulic settable material : Organic material containing additive (e.g., carbohydrate, bituminous material, etc.) : Organic material containing)
Patent 5556461: Method for producing a silicon single crystal by a float-zone method
(SINGLE-CRYSTAL, ORIENTED-CRYSTAL, AND EPITAXY GROWTH PROCESSES; NON-COATING APPARATUS THEREFOR : PROCESSES OF GROWTH FROM LIQUID OR SUPERCRITICAL STATE : Having moving solid-liquid-solid region : Liquid zone contacts only precursor and product solids (e.g., crucibleless, liquid encapsulant, float zone) : Liquefying by energy from an electromagnetic wave or electromagnetic particle or arc or plasma (e.g., radiant heat) : Electromagnetic induction :)
Patent 5556462: Growth method by repeatedly measuring flux in MBE chamber
(SINGLE-CRYSTAL, ORIENTED-CRYSTAL, AND EPITAXY GROWTH PROCESSES; NON-COATING APPARATUS THEREFOR : FORMING FROM VAPOR OR GASEOUS STATE (E.G., VPE, SUBLIMATION) : With a step of measuring, testing, or sensing : Growth confined by a solid member other than seed or product (e.g., Bridgman-Stockbarger method))
Patent 5556463: Crystallographically oriented growth of silicon over a glassy substrate
(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) : Including change in a growth-influencing parameter (e.g., composition, temperature, concentration, flow rate) during growth (e.g., multilayer or junction or superlattice growing) : With pretreatment of substrate (e.g., coacting ablating) : Excess component or non-product appearing component contains a metal atom)
Patent 5556464: Vibration plate of a speaker and method for producing same
(SINGLE-CRYSTAL, ORIENTED-CRYSTAL, AND EPITAXY GROWTH PROCESSES; NON-COATING APPARATUS THEREFOR : FORMING FROM VAPOR OR GASEOUS STATE (E.G., VPE, SUBLIMATION) : With pretreatment or preparation of a base (e.g., annealing) : Using an organic precursor (e.g., propane, metal-organic, MOCVD, MOVPE))
Patent 5556465: Sample treatment apparatus for use in molecular beam epitaxy
(SINGLE-CRYSTAL, ORIENTED-CRYSTAL, AND EPITAXY GROWTH PROCESSES; NON-COATING APPARATUS THEREFOR : APPARATUS : With means for measuring, testing, or sensing : With responsive control means : Fully-sealed or vacuum-maintained chamber (e.g., ampoule))
Patent 5556466: Coating plant
(COATING APPARATUS : WITH HEAT EXCHANGE, DRYING, OR NON-COATING GAS OR VAPOR TREATMENT OF WORK : Plural treatments : Running length work : With additional diverse drying means)
Patent 5556467: Assembly for loading a doctor blade
(COATING APPARATUS : SOLID MEMBER OR MATERIAL ACTING ON COATING AFTER APPLICATION : Running length work : Running length work)
Patent 5556468: Applicator for meltable products, in particular depilatory wax
(COATING APPARATUS : SOLID APPLICATOR CONTACTING WORK : Heater or cooler for applicator or for film-transfer feed member : Member opposed to work back-up)
Patent 5556469: Coating film transfer tool
(COATING APPARATUS : SOLID APPLICATOR CONTACTING WORK : Movably mounted applicator : Web or belt applicator : With guide or gauge for edge or face of work)
Patent 5556470: Support for a paint coating pad
(COATING APPARATUS : SOLID APPLICATOR CONTACTING WORK : Pads or absorbent or porous applicators : Applicator movable to coating material supply)
Patent 5556471: Method and apparatus for dispensing foam materials
(COATING APPARATUS : PROJECTION OR SPRAY TYPE : Pads or absorbent or porous applicators)
Patent 5556472: Film deposition apparatus
(COATING APPARATUS : GAS OR VAPOR DEPOSITION : Multizone chamber : Cut off)
Patent 5556473: Parylene deposition apparatus including dry vacuum pump system and downstream cold trap
(COATING APPARATUS : GAS OR VAPOR DEPOSITION : Multizone chamber : Cut off)
Patent 5556474: Plasma processing apparatus
(COATING APPARATUS : GAS OR VAPOR DEPOSITION : With treating means (e.g., jarring) : By creating electric field (e.g., gas activation, plasma, etc.) : Having glow discharge electrodes (e.g., DC, AC, RF, etc.) : With nozzle-shaped anode (i.e., DC spray gun))
Patent 5556475: Microwave plasma reactor
(COATING APPARATUS : GAS OR VAPOR DEPOSITION : With treating means (e.g., jarring) : By creating electric field (e.g., gas activation, plasma, etc.) : Multiple gas energizing means associated with one deposition site (i.e., excluding substrate heater as an energizing means) : Electron beam evaporator)
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