Patents 5557753 - 5558006

 

 

Patent 5557753: Information processing unit having a multiplexed bus and a bus control method therefor
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INTRASYSTEM CONNECTION (E.G., BUS AND BUS TRANSACTION PROCESSING) : Bus access regulation : Using transmitter and receiver)

Patent 5557754: Computer system and system expansion unit
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INTRASYSTEM CONNECTION (E.G., BUS AND BUS TRANSACTION PROCESSING) : Bus access regulation : Using transmitter and receiver)

Patent 5557755: Method and system for improving bus utilization efficiency
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INTRASYSTEM CONNECTION (E.G., BUS AND BUS TRANSACTION PROCESSING) : Bus access regulation : Centralized bus arbitration : Hot docking)

Patent 5557756: Chained arbitration
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INTRASYSTEM CONNECTION (E.G., BUS AND BUS TRANSACTION PROCESSING) : Bus access regulation : Decentralized bus arbitration : Delay reduction)

Patent 5557757: High performance integrated processor architecture including a sub-bus control unit for generating signals to control a secondary,
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INTRASYSTEM CONNECTION (E.G., BUS AND BUS TRANSACTION PROCESSING) : Bus interface architecture : Bus bridge : Delay reduction)

Patent 5557758: Bridge between two buses of a computer system that determines the location of memory or accesses from bus masters on one of the buses
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INTRASYSTEM CONNECTION (E.G., BUS AND BUS TRANSACTION PROCESSING) : Bus interface architecture : Bus bridge : Different protocol (e.g., PCI to ISA) : Physical position bus prioritization)

Patent 5557759: Video processor with non-stalling interrupt service
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MULTICOMPUTER DATA TRANSFERRING : REMOTE DATA ACCESSING : Accessing a remote server :)

Patent 5557760: Integrated circuit data processor including a control pin for deactivating the driving of a data bus without deactivating that of an
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INTRASYSTEM CONNECTION (E.G., BUS AND BUS TRANSACTION PROCESSING) : Bus interface architecture : Path selecting switch : Different protocol (e.g., PCI to ISA))

Patent 5557761: System and method of generating object code using aggregate instruction movement
(DATA PROCESSING: SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT, INSTALLATION, AND MANAGEMENT : SOFTWARE PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT TOOL (E.G., INTEGRATED CASE TOOL OR STAND-ALONE DEVELOPMENT TOOL) : Translation of code : Compiling code : Optimization : Including analysis of program : Using flow graph :)

Patent 5557762: Digital signal processor evaluation chip and debug method
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM ERROR OR FAULT HANDLING : Reliability and availability : Fault locating (i.e., diagnosis or testing) : Particular stimulus creation : Halt, clock, or interrupt signal (e.g., freezing, hardware breakpoint, single-stepping) : Memory emulator feature)

Patent 5557763: System for handling load and/or store operations in a superscalar microprocessor
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: PROCESSING ARCHITECTURES AND INSTRUCTION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSORS) : PROCESSING ARCHITECTURE : Superscalar : Array processor operation)

Patent 5557764: Interrupt vector method and apparatus
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INTERRUPT PROCESSING : Handling vector : Variable)

Patent 5557765: System and method for data recovery
(CRYPTOGRAPHY : KEY MANAGEMENT : Key escrow or recovery : User-to-user key distributed over data link (i.e., no center))

Patent 5557766: High-speed processor for handling multiple interrupts utilizing an exclusive-use bus and current and previous bank pointers to specify a
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : ADDRESSING COMBINED WITH SPECIFIC MEMORY CONFIGURATION OR SYSTEM : For multiple memory modules (e.g., banks, interleaved memory) :)

Patent 5557767: Disk control system using identification codes for retrieving related data for storage in a read ahead cache
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Specific memory composition : Accessing dynamic storage device : Direct access storage device (DASD) : Caching :)

Patent 5557768: Functional pipelined virtual multiport cache memory with plural access during a single cycle
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Hierarchical memories : Caching : Multiport cache : Cross-interrogating)

Patent 5557769: Mechanism and protocol for maintaining cache coherency within an integrated processor
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Hierarchical memories : Caching : Coherency : Snooping :)

Patent 5557770: Disk storage apparatus and method for converting random writes to sequential writes while retaining physical clustering on disk
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Control technique : Archiving : Least recently used (LRU))

Patent 5557771: Data processing system and storage device and auxiliary memory bits for controlling data protection in the storage device
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Control technique : Access limiting : Backup)

Patent 5557772: Data processing apparatus including a register storing a parameter and a microinstruction execution arrangement including a correction
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Access timing : Memory access pipelining : With password or key)

Patent 5557773: Computational automation for global objectives
(DATA PROCESSING: DATABASE AND FILE MANAGEMENT OR DATA STRUCTURES : DATABASE OR FILE ACCESSING : Query processing (i.e., searching) :)

Patent 5557774: Method for making test environmental programs
(DATA PROCESSING: STRUCTURAL DESIGN, MODELING, SIMULATION, AND EMULATION : SIMULATING ELECTRONIC DEVICE OR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : Computer or peripheral device : Including logic)

Patent 5557775: Expert system for designing computer networks
(DATA PROCESSING: STRUCTURAL DESIGN, MODELING, SIMULATION, AND EMULATION : SIMULATING ELECTRONIC DEVICE OR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : Chemical)

Patent 5557776: Apparatus which allows data sharing amongst computer program from different program environments
(DATA PROCESSING: SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT, INSTALLATION, AND MANAGEMENT : SOFTWARE PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT TOOL (E.G., INTEGRATED CASE TOOL OR STAND-ALONE DEVELOPMENT TOOL) : Translation of code : Compiling code : Analysis of code form : Parsing, syntax analysis, and semantic analysis :)

Patent 5557777: Method and apparatus for system recovery from power loss
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM INITIALIZATION OR CONFIGURATION (E.G., INITIALIZING, SET UP, CONFIGURATION, OR RESETTING) : Loading initialization program (e.g., booting, rebooting, warm booting, remote booting, BIOS, initial program load (IPL), bootstrapping) :)

Patent 5557778: Star hub connection device for an information display system
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : SELECTIVE : Tree or cascade : Having specified mounting structure)

Patent 5557779: Method for distributing a clock signal within a semiconductor integrated circuit by minimizing clock skew
(DATA PROCESSING: DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF CIRCUIT OR SEMICONDUCTOR MASK : CIRCUIT DESIGN : Testing or evaluating : Design verification (e.g., wiring line capacitance, fan-out checking, minimum path width) : Timing analysis (e.g., delay time, path delay, latch timing) :)

Patent 5557780: Electronic data interchange system for managing non-standard data
(DATA PROCESSING: STRUCTURAL DESIGN, MODELING, SIMULATION, AND EMULATION : EMULATION : Compatibility emulation : I/O adapter (e.g., port, controller))

Patent 5557781: Combination asynchronous cache system and automatic clock tuning device and method therefor
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : CLOCK, PULSE, OR TIMING SIGNAL GENERATION OR ANALYSIS : Counting, scheduling, or event timing : By shutdown of only part of system)

Patent 5557782: Flexible deterministic state machine
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : CLOCK CONTROL OF DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM, COMPONENT, OR DATA TRANSMISSION : Correction for skew, phase, or rate)

Patent 5557783: Arbitration device for arbitrating access requests from first and second processors having different first and second clocks
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : SYNCHRONIZATION OF CLOCK OR TIMING SIGNALS, DATA, OR PULSES : Using delay : By shutdown of only part of system)

Patent 5557784: Power on timer for a personal computer system
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : CLOCK, PULSE, OR TIMING SIGNAL GENERATION OR ANALYSIS : Counting, scheduling, or event timing : By shutdown of only part of system)

Patent 5557785: Object oriented multimedia information system using information and multiple classes to manage data having various structure and dedicated
(DATA PROCESSING: DATABASE AND FILE MANAGEMENT OR DATA STRUCTURES : DATABASE SCHEMA OR DATA STRUCTURE : Application of database or data structure (e.g., distributed, multimedia, image) : Object-oriented database structure reference)

Patent 5557786: Threaded, height-balanced binary tree data structure
(DATA PROCESSING: DATABASE AND FILE MANAGEMENT OR DATA STRUCTURES : DATABASE SCHEMA OR DATA STRUCTURE : Manipulating data structure (e.g., compression, compaction, compilation) : Pattern matching access)

Patent 5557787: Table generating apparatus employing heading, layout, and table script data
(DATA PROCESSING: DATABASE AND FILE MANAGEMENT OR DATA STRUCTURES : DATABASE SCHEMA OR DATA STRUCTURE : Generating database or data structure (e.g., via user interface) : Pattern matching access)

Patent 5557788: Relational access system for network type data bases which uses a unique declarative statement
(DATA PROCESSING: DATABASE AND FILE MANAGEMENT OR DATA STRUCTURES : DATABASE OR FILE ACCESSING : Query processing (i.e., searching) : Query formulation, input preparation, or translation :)

Patent 5557789: Text retrieval method and apparatus based on a handwritten keyword
(DATA PROCESSING: DATABASE AND FILE MANAGEMENT OR DATA STRUCTURES : DATABASE OR FILE ACCESSING :)

Patent 5557790: Facility for the generic storage and management of multimedia objects
(DATA PROCESSING: DATABASE AND FILE MANAGEMENT OR DATA STRUCTURES : DATABASE SCHEMA OR DATA STRUCTURE : Manipulating data structure (e.g., compression, compaction, compilation) : Pattern matching access)

Patent 5557791: Outer join operations using responsibility regions assigned to inner tables in a relational database
(DATA PROCESSING: DATABASE AND FILE MANAGEMENT OR DATA STRUCTURES : DATABASE OR FILE ACCESSING : Access augmentation or optimizing :)

Patent 5557792: Efficient data base access using a shared electronic store in a multi-system environment with shared disks
(DATA PROCESSING: DATABASE AND FILE MANAGEMENT OR DATA STRUCTURES : DATABASE OR FILE ACCESSING : Concurrency (e.g., lock management in shared database) : Pattern matching access)

Patent 5557793: In an object oriented repository, a method for treating a group of objects as a single object during execution of an operation
(DATA PROCESSING: DATABASE AND FILE MANAGEMENT OR DATA STRUCTURES : DATABASE SCHEMA OR DATA STRUCTURE : Object-oriented database structure : Pattern matching access)

Patent 5557794: Data management system for a personal data base
(DATA PROCESSING: DATABASE AND FILE MANAGEMENT OR DATA STRUCTURES : DATABASE OR FILE ACCESSING : Query processing (i.e., searching) :)

Patent 5557795: Pipelined image processing system for a single application environment
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: VIRTUAL MACHINE TASK OR PROCESS MANAGEMENT OR TASK MANAGEMENT/CONTROL : TASK MANAGEMENT OR CONTROL :)

Patent 5557796: Extensible entity management system including a dispatching kernel and modules which independently interpret and execute commands
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: PROCESSING ARCHITECTURES AND INSTRUCTION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSORS) : PROCESSING CONTROL : Reducing an impact of a stall or pipeline bubble)

Patent 5557797: Scheduling method for automatically developing hardware patterns for integrated circuits
(DATA PROCESSING: SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT, INSTALLATION, AND MANAGEMENT : SOFTWARE PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT TOOL (E.G., INTEGRATED CASE TOOL OR STAND-ALONE DEVELOPMENT TOOL) : Testing or debugging : Design documentation)

Patent 5557798: Apparatus and method for providing decoupling of data exchange details for providing high performance communication between software processes
(DATA PROCESSING: FINANCIAL, BUSINESS PRACTICE, MANAGEMENT, OR COST/PRICE DETERMINATION : AUTOMATED ELECTRICAL FINANCIAL OR BUSINESS PRACTICE OR MANAGEMENT ARRANGEMENT : Finance (e.g., banking, investment or credit) : Bill preparation)

Patent 5557799: Computer determination of operating system or data
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM INITIALIZATION OR CONFIGURATION (E.G., INITIALIZING, SET UP, CONFIGURATION, OR RESETTING) : Loading initialization program (e.g., booting, rebooting, warm booting, remote booting, BIOS, initial program load (IPL), bootstrapping) :)

Patent 5557800: Data compression device allowing detection of signals of diverse wave forms
(DATA PROCESSING: MEASURING, CALIBRATING, OR TESTING : MEASUREMENT SYSTEM IN A SPECIFIC ENVIRONMENT : Electrical signal parameter measurement system : Waveform analysis : Including related electrical parameter)

Patent 5557801: Device for retaining body heat
(APPAREL : GUARD OR PROTECTOR : Back protector : Both shoulders)

Patent 5557802: Pad assembly with releasable cushion
(APPAREL : GUARD OR PROTECTOR : Shoulder protector : Both shoulders : Vest type :)

Patent 5557803: Shock absorbent protective glove
(APPAREL : GUARD OR PROTECTOR : Hand or arm : Face)

Patent 5557804: Protective appliance
(APPAREL : GUARD OR PROTECTOR : Leg : Trouser attachments : Goggles)

Patent 5557805: Gripping aid
(APPAREL : BODY GARMENTS : Mittens : End structure)

Patent 5557806: Weight-lifting glove having a securing strap and sleeve
(APPAREL : BODY GARMENTS : Gloves : Sports glove : Attachments)

Patent 5557807: Headwear including coolant means
(APPAREL : HEAD COVERINGS : With therapeutic device, medicament, or perfume : Collapsible (e.g., umbrella type, etc.))

Patent 5557808: Skirt with variable sized pleats
(APPAREL : HEAD COVERINGS : Skirts : Paper or cardboard)

Patent 5557809: Toilet seat cover
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : COVER FOR SEAT : Securing means : Water level actuated)

Patent 5557810: Portable toilet with battery operated flush assembly
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : FLUSH CLOSET : With holding tank : Including additional treatment)

Patent 5557811: Free-floating means and method for rolling pool covers
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : POOL TYPE : Accessory : Covering : Including storage area : On a roll : Pan type)

Patent 5557812: Waste water reuse system
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : FLUSH CLOSET OR URINAL AND WASH RECEPTACLE : Wash receptacle water empties into toilet facility :)

Patent 5557813: Knock down mattress system
(BEDS : MATTRESS (FOR WHOLE BODY) : Having substantial means to form or strengthen the edge, border, or corner of the mattress : With hills or peaks separated by valleys (e.g., egg crate type))

Patent 5557814: Bed sheeting arrangement
(BEDS : BEDCLOTHING : Sheet : Having manipulable fastening means : Pivoting)

Patent 5557815: Convertible pillow/chair pad
(BEDS : SUPPORT MEANS FOR DISCRETE PORTION OF USER, USEABLE WITH BED OR SURGICAL SUPPORT : For head or neck (e.g., pillow) : For back portions of a user sitting or reclining on bed)

Patent 5557816: Pillow having multiple interior volumes
(BEDS : SUPPORT MEANS FOR DISCRETE PORTION OF USER, USEABLE WITH BED OR SURGICAL SUPPORT : For head or neck (e.g., pillow) : Compartmented : Combined with table)

Patent 5557817: Protective cover for hospital bed rails
(BEDS : ATTACHMENT OR ACCESSORY : Adapted to cover or protect a rail or frame portion of a bed : Adapted to incline mattress or portion thereof)

Patent 5557818: Utility pen-knife
(COMPOUND TOOLS : CUTTER COMBINED WITH OTHER TOOL OR TOOLS : Desk use tool, e.g., letter opener, pencil sharpener, etc. : With corkscrew)

Patent 5557819: Pool cleaner with weighted hose
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : SUBMERGED CLEANERS WITH AMBIENT FLOW GUIDES : Hand implement)

Patent 5557820: Apparatus for producing an ion-rich directable air stream
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : ELECTROSTATIC CLEANING :)

Patent 5557821: Centrifugal packingline machine
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : MACHINES : For fruit, vegetables, meat or eggs : Fluid application and/or work heating (e.g., drying) : Work moved through apparatus :)

Patent 5557822: Electric vacuum cleaner
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : MACHINES : With air blast or suction : With mechanical agitating means : Adjustable with respect to nozzle : Responsive to translational movement of nozzles : By insertion or attachment of additive converter)

Patent 5557823: Vacuum cleaner attachment
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : MACHINES : With air blast or suction : With mechanical agitating means : Stationary agitator : Bristle brush type : Nozzle attachment type : With supporting means, e.g., wall-mounted clamp)

Patent 5557824: Furniture floor glide
(MISCELLANEOUS HARDWARE : CASTERS : Sliding : Single leg frame or fork)

Patent 5557825: Door retainer mechanism for automatically retaining access door on cabinet in opened position
(MISCELLANEOUS HARDWARE : CLOSURE CHECKS : Weight)

Patent 5557826: Heat insulating handle for metallic cooking pots and the like
(RECEPTACLES : CONTAINER ATTACHMENT OR ADJUNCT : Handle, handle component, or handle adjunct : Means for detachably securing a handle to a container : For multiple containers)

Patent 5557827: Cabinet-wall related member for cabinet hinges
(MISCELLANEOUS HARDWARE : HINGE : Including adjustment for changing relative orientation of hinged members : Having plural independent adjustments : All rectilinear : Wood track)

Patent 5557828: Load center door hinge element
(MISCELLANEOUS HARDWARE : HINGE : Having means to facilitate assembly and disassembly of hinge sections to join or disjoin hinged members : Resiliently biased retaining means : Having helical spring along hinge axis)

Patent 5557829: Vehicle multi-link hinge flush positioning arrangement
(MISCELLANEOUS HARDWARE : HINGE : Having stop or abutment : Adjustable or resilient : Plural sets of serially arranged pivoted links)

Patent 5557830: Fastener
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : CLASP, CLIP, SUPPORT-CLAMP, OR REQUIRED COMPONENT THEREOF : Dissociable gripping members : For cooperating with aperture in supporting structure or structure-to-be-secured)

Patent 5557831: Process for producing a woven carbon reinforcing fabric with a high cover factor
(TEXTILES: MANUFACTURING : TEXTILE PRODUCT FABRICATION OR TREATMENT : Of thread interlaced article or fabric : Treating : By fluid contact : Hosiery)

Patent 5557832: Tool for attaching and removing clip type fastener members and the like
(METAL WORKING : MEANS TO ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE : Overedge assembling means : Clip applier : Single header)

Patent 5557833: Puller Device
(METAL WORKING : MEANS TO ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE : Puller or pusher means, contained force multiplying operator : Having screw operator : Central screw, work-engagers around screw : Work-engager arms along or parallel to screw : Pivotal arms : Liquid)

Patent 5557834: Method of and apparatus for assembling component parts
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : With testing or indicating : Quantitative measuring or gauging : Determining relative number of threaded member rotations)

Patent 5557835: Method, Rivet-Punch, for joining several metal sheets by using non-heat-treated rivets made from an aluminium alloy
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Assembling or joining : Joining by deforming : Radially expanding part in cavity, aperture, or hollow body : Riveting : Joined to rod)

Patent 5557836: Method of manufacturing a cube corner article
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Combined manufacture including applying or shaping of fluent material : Coating : Subsequent to metal working : At least one part nonmetallic)

Patent 5557837: Method for repairing stator winding bars
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Dynamoelectric machine : Burnishing tool reciprocates across work surface)

Patent 5557838: Methods for winding armatures having slot commutators
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Dynamoelectric machine : Commutator or slip ring assembly :)

Patent 5557839: Method of fabricating an improved transducer suspension assembly
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Electromagnet, transformer or inductor : Magnetic recording reproducing transducer (e.g., tape head, core, etc.) : Making disc drive :)

Patent 5557840: Tube sheet locator and tube expander
(METAL WORKING : MEANS TO ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE : Heat exchanger : Including deforming means : Including means to apply magnetic force directly to position or hold work)

Patent 5557841: Parts feeding device
(METAL WORKING : MEANS TO ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE : Means to assemble electrical device : Means to apply vacuum directly to position or hold work part : Multilead component)

Patent 5557842: Method of manufacturing a semiconductor leadframe structure
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Conductor or circuit manufacturing : Beam lead frame or beam lead device : Applying terminal)

Patent 5557843: Method of making a circuit board or layer thereof including semi-curing a second adhesive coated on a cured first adhesive
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Conductor or circuit manufacturing : On flat or curved insulated base, e.g., printed circuit, etc. : Manufacturing circuit on or in base : With sintering of base : Simultaneous circuit manufacturing)

Patent 5557844: Method of preparing a printed circuit board
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Conductor or circuit manufacturing : On flat or curved insulated base, e.g., printed circuit, etc. : Manufacturing circuit on or in base : By forming conductive walled aperture in base : Simultaneous circuit manufacturing)

Patent 5557845: Method for installing a stationary scroll
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Prime mover or fluid pump making : Fluid pump or compressor making : Scroll or peristaltic type : With coating)

Patent 5557846: Blank for the manufacturing of fiber reinforced coatings or metal components
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Impeller making : Turbomachine making : With assembly or composite article making)

Patent 5557847: Method of producing a metal honeycomb carrier
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Catalytic device making : Blade making)

Patent 5557848: Rotary atomisers
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Gas and water specific plumbing component making : Nozzle making : Sprayer : Including metal deforming)

Patent 5557849: Nail clipper
(CUTLERY : MANICURE : Shears : And fulcrum)

Patent 5557850: Reciprocal electric shaver
(CUTLERY : RAZORS : With cooperating shearing blades : Reciprocating inner blade : And stationary outer blade : And stationary outer blade)

Patent 5557851: Dynamic flexible razor head
(CUTLERY : RAZORS : Multiple blade : Vibratory)

Patent 5557852: Hand tool with five cutting edges
(CUTLERY : CUTTING TOOLS : Chisel : With accessory and handle)

Patent 5557853: Air cooled cloth cutting machine
(CUTLERY : CUTTING TOOLS : With blade moving means : Base-supported : With presser foot : Threadless pin type)

Patent 5557854: Method for measuring preload clearance in double row rolling bearing and apparatus therefore
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : GAUGE : Bearing or bearing part : Human)

Patent 5557855: Reticle
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : GAUGE : Collocating : Torsion bar)

Patent 5557856: Arrangement for the space underneath a dryer section of a paper machine
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : APPARATUS : Rotary drums or receptacles : External : Plural : With belts or felts : With threading, stripping, or guiding devices :)

Patent 5557857: Apparatus for the aftertreatment of photopolymerizable printing plates
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : APPARATUS : Elevator type : With gas or vapor circulation for contact with treated material)

Patent 5557858: Infrared wood product dryer
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : MATERIAL TREATED BY ELECTROMAGNETIC ENERGY : Infrared energy : Sheets, webs, or strands : Including vehicle conveyor)

Patent 5557859: Continuous process for harvesting, solar drying and accumulating hay or other crops
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : PROCESS : With treated material recirculation : Recirculation of a portion of the treated material : With additional treating of recirculated portion (e.g., heating, cooling, separating) : Additional flow is countercurrent)

Patent 5557860: Dryer section with moistening devices at latter ends
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : PROCESS : Gas or vapor contact with treated material : Sheet, web, or strand : With contact with heat exchanger (e.g., drum or roller) : Pocket ventilator : Treating agent absorbs moisture)

Patent 5557861: Device for drying a material in strip form, in particular paper in strip form
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : PROCESS : Gas or vapor contact with treated material : Sheet, web, or strand : Running length of treated material : Gas or vapor suspends treated material : Gas or vapor directed to opposed surfaces of material :)

Patent 5557862: Process and apparatus for the continuous heat setting of yarn laid down in loops
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : APPARATUS : Sheet, web, or strand : For flexible sheet, web, or strand : Endless conveyor with fingers)

Patent 5557863: Blow device for a dryer section of a paper machine
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : APPARATUS : Sheet, web, or strand : For flexible sheet, web, or strand : Running length : With gas or vapor circulation for contact with treated material : With means to separate individual webs or strands)

Patent 5557864: Footwear fastening system and method of using the same
(BOOTS, SHOES, AND LEGGINGS : UPPERS : Closure : Integral vamp and quarters)

Patent 5557865: Anti-skid device for footwear
(BOOTS, SHOES, AND LEGGINGS : ANTISLIPPING DEVICES : Disengaging : Tongue pieces)

Patent 5557866: Athletic footwear with hinged entry and fastening system
(BOOTS, SHOES, AND LEGGINGS : BOOTS AND SHOES : Shoe attachment (e.g., ornament, pocket, etc.) : To facilitate removal or donning of shoe : Attachment (e.g., weight for shoe, etc.))

Patent 5557867: Variable-display device for amusement
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : CHANGING EXHIBITOR : Rotatable carrier for display item : Sliding)

Patent 5557868: Modules for displaying advertising images, and a display assembly
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : CHANGING EXHIBITOR : Motor operated : Double reel and web : Web advancing means in combination with sensing or selector means)

Patent 5557869: Devices for alteration and display of chemiluminescent light
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : ILLUMINATED SIGN : Luminescent : Item secured to carrier by aperture or pocket)

Patent 5557870: T-shirt mounting frame
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : SIGNS : Stretched or tensioned : Lettering kit)

Patent 5557871: Brush for cleaning the bore of a gun barrel
(FIREARMS : IMPLEMENTS : For barrel cleaning : Revolver)

Patent 5557872: Power supply for firearm accessories
(FIREARMS : IMPLEMENTS : Sight devices : Focused beam (e.g., laser on target, etc.) : Activated by a switch : Single trigger and hammer)

Patent 5557873: Method of treating sludge containing fibrous material
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : PROCESS : With treated material recirculation : Recirculation of a portion of the treated material : Recirculated portion mixed with untreated material : Additional flow is countercurrent)

Patent 5557874: Multi-purpose fishing tool
(FISHING, TRAPPING, AND VERMIN DESTROYING : FISHING : Duck)

Patent 5557875: Butt assembly for a fishing pole
(FISHING, TRAPPING, AND VERMIN DESTROYING : FISHING : Rod : Reel section : Foldable)

Patent 5557876: Fishing rod holder
(FISHING, TRAPPING, AND VERMIN DESTROYING : FISHING : Rod : Holders, supports, steadying devices : Motor operated)

Patent 5557877: Universal mount fishing rod holder
(FISHING, TRAPPING, AND VERMIN DESTROYING : FISHING : Rod : Holders, supports, steadying devices : Motor operated)

Patent 5557878: Fishing line float with depth metering function
(FISHING, TRAPPING, AND VERMIN DESTROYING : FISHING : Line-attached bodies, hooks and rigs : Line storing : Nonmarginal and/or nonpivoted hook attachments)

Patent 5557879: Ant shocking apparatus
(FISHING, TRAPPING, AND VERMIN DESTROYING : TRAPS : Insect : Electrocuting : Towable)

Patent 5557880: Yellow jacket trap
(FISHING, TRAPPING, AND VERMIN DESTROYING : TRAPS : Insect : Fly vases : Upright perch slidable receptacle)

Patent 5557881: Seedling transplanter
(PLANT HUSBANDRY : MISCELLANEOUS :)

Patent 5557882: Plant package having a waxy wrapper
(PLANT HUSBANDRY : FLOWER HOLDER : Window)

Patent 5557883: Trellising system for producing dried-on-the-vine raisins
(PLANT HUSBANDRY : PLANT SUPPORTS : Linear : Vertical array)

Patent 5557884: Spraying and level control for aero-hydroponic system
(PLANT HUSBANDRY : WATER CULTURE, APPARATUS OR METHOD : Nutrient recirculation system (e.g., hydroponic system) : Ebb and Flow systems :)

Patent 5557885: Hydroponic planter
(PLANT HUSBANDRY : RECEPTACLE FOR GROWING MEDIUM : Combined : Array of cells)

Patent 5557886: Plant growing container for air-pruning roots
(PLANT HUSBANDRY : RECEPTACLE FOR GROWING MEDIUM : For transplanting : Array of cells)

Patent 5557887: Yieldable gearing and safety mechanisms for garage door operators
(MOVABLE OR REMOVABLE CLOSURES : SAFETY MEANS RESPONSIVE TO OBSTRUCTION TO CLOSURE : Closure drive stopping or reversal : Fusible connector disengages pawl or catch)

Patent 5557888: Open and close control device for a horizontally slidable vehicle door
(MOVABLE OR REMOVABLE CLOSURES : WITH OPERATOR FOR MOVABLY MOUNTED CLOSURE : Operator drives closure along guide : Rack or screw parallel to closure guide : Multiple levers)

Patent 5557889: Prefabricated simulated wrought iron and like fencing systems and methods
(MOVABLE OR REMOVABLE CLOSURES : WITH MEANS MOUNTING CLOSURE FOR SWINGING : With biasing means : Cylinder and sleeve-type)

Patent 5557890: Door trim assembly
(MOVABLE OR REMOVABLE CLOSURES : PANEL WITH CLOSURE FEATURE : With means to accommodate window accessory; e.g., automobile-type door : Closure carried)

Patent 5557891: Gutter protection system
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : COVER WITH SURFACE WATER RECEIVER AT EAVE OR VALLEY : With separator; e.g., strainer : Shiftable seating section)

Patent 5557892: Power mast
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : MECHANISM OPERATED RELATIVELY MOVABLE SHAFT ASSEMBLY : Longitudinally extensible by flexible drive or hoist : Relatively moving sections)

Patent 5557893: Adjustable pitch spiral stairway kit
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : STEPPED; E.G., STAIR : Helical type : Closure)

Patent 5557894: Window assembly frame
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : WINDOW OR WINDOW SASH, SILL, MULLION, OR GLAZING : Spacing pane from disparate edging : At least two spaced panes : Spaced by unitary or contacting U-channels : Diverse side and top panels)

Patent 5557895: Detachable bracket forming a wall bottom skirting for fixing connections
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : WALL, CEILING, OR FLOOR DESIGNED FOR UTILITIES : Partition type (e.g., raceway arrangement) : Corrugated type)

Patent 5557896: Method of employing an extruded open-cell alkenyl aromatic foam in roofing systems
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : DISPARATE SHEET LAMINA BETWEEN EXPOSED SURFACES OF WALL, FLOOR, OR ROOF (E.G., VAPOR BARRIER, WATERPROOFING MEMBRANE) : Insulation suspended from discrete member (e.g., rod) within cavity)

Patent 5557897: Fastening device for a roof sealing strip or the like
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : DISPARATE SHEET LAMINA BETWEEN EXPOSED SURFACES OF WALL, FLOOR, OR ROOF (E.G., VAPOR BARRIER, WATERPROOFING MEMBRANE) : Tie crossing dividing lamina : Insulation defines air enclosing cell or compartment)

Patent 5557898: Pneumatically driven finish nail for securing a planar member to a metal sheet support
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : DISPARATE SHEET LAMINA BETWEEN EXPOSED SURFACES OF WALL, FLOOR, OR ROOF (E.G., VAPOR BARRIER, WATERPROOFING MEMBRANE) : Tie crossing dividing lamina : Insulation defines air enclosing cell or compartment)

Patent 5557899: Modular anti-warping door structure
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : SECTIONED IMPERFORATE FACING WITHIN PERPHERAL FRAME; E.G., PLURAL PANEL DOOR : Attached filament or mesh)

Patent 5557900: Playground structural member using recycled plastic
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : SHAFT (I.E., ELONGATED RIGID STRUCTURE) : Upright (e.g., post, pole, etc.) : Having shell-like outer layer : Upright)

Patent 5557901: Boiler buckstay system
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : SHEETLIKE ELEMENT ASSEMBLED PARALLEL TO EXISTING WALL, CEILING, OR FLOOR (E.G., INSULATING PANEL, SHEATHING) : For furnace or refrigeration : Mounted on frame : Facer grooved to receive frame)

Patent 5557902: Micro cornice universal attachment clip
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : SHEETLIKE ELEMENT ASSEMBLED PARALLEL TO EXISTING WALL, CEILING, OR FLOOR (E.G., INSULATING PANEL, SHEATHING) : Element spaced from wall, ceiling, or floor and held by discrete retaining means (e.g., suspended ceiling or wall) : Inverted T-bar type : Double wall, ceiling, or floor)

Patent 5557903: Mounting clip for paneled roof
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : SHEETLIKE ELEMENT ASSEMBLED PARALLEL TO EXISTING WALL, CEILING, OR FLOOR (E.G., INSULATING PANEL, SHEATHING) : Facially opposed barrier sections form cavity : Section designed (e.g., groove, integral hanger) to fasten to retaining means)

Patent 5557904: Thermoformable plastic framin/connecting strip
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : CORNER FORMED BY LAMINATE WITH BENT FACING SECTION : Having separate attached, elongated edging or stiffener)

Patent 5557905: Bit for administering animal medication
(HARNESS FOR WORKING ANIMAL : BRIDLE : Bits :)

Patent 5557906: Pivotable guide pan for round bale wrapping material
(PACKAGE MAKING : WITH CONTENTS TREATING : Reshaping : Folding or rolling : Sheet material or garments : Rotary winding : Individual receptacle)

Patent 5557907: Transverse zipper system
(PACKAGE MAKING : WITH COVER-ADJUNCT APPLICATION OR FORMATION : Adjunct comprising provision to secure cover : Reclosable, e.g., ziplock (TM) or with valve : Bag closing)

Patent 5557908: Coin processing machine
(PACKAGE MAKING : WRAPPING MACHINES : Cinched or wiped around initial wrap : By rotation of contents : Stacked contents (e.g., coins) : Combined extractor and opener)

Patent 5557909: Apparatus and process for packaging articles
(PACKAGE MAKING : METHODS : Filling preformed receptacle : With diverse contents : Bag, tube, center-folded web)

Patent 5557910: Discharge door structure for a narrow row cotton picker
(HARVESTERS : COTTON : Pneumatic : And drive train to reciprocating or oscillating cutter)

Patent 5557911: Adjustable doffer column for a cotton harvester row unit
(HARVESTERS : COTTON : Pickers : Rotary or oscillating : Spindle : Manually operated)

Patent 5557912: Stripper header attachment
(HARVESTERS : SEED GATHERERS OR STRIPPERS : Moving comb : Rotary beaters)

Patent 5557913: Belt mower
(HARVESTERS : CUTTING : Endless cutter : Reciprocating)

Patent 5557914: Twisting machine with external and internal control panels
(TEXTILES: SPINNING, TWISTING, AND TWINING : APPARATUS AND PROCESSES : Unitary multiple twist devices : Take-up type : With false twist)

Patent 5557915: Method and apparatus for making alternate twist plied yarn and product
(TEXTILES: SPINNING, TWISTING, AND TWINING : STRAND STRUCTURE : Alternately twisted :)

Patent 5557916: Device for adjustment of the parameters for optimal piecing operations on a rotor spinning machine
(TEXTILES: SPINNING, TWISTING, AND TWINING : APPARATUS AND PROCESSES : Piecing up : With coating or impregnating)

Patent 5557917: Engine stall and distortion suppression system
(POWER PLANTS : COMBUSTION PRODUCTS USED AS MOTIVE FLUID : Process : Having particular safety : Catalyst)

Patent 5557918: Gas turbine and method of operating it
(POWER PLANTS : COMBUSTION PRODUCTS USED AS MOTIVE FLUID : Process : Multiple expansion : Exhaust actuated air aspirator)

Patent 5557919: Method of operating a gas turbine installation
(POWER PLANTS : COMBUSTION PRODUCTS USED AS MOTIVE FLUID : Process : Ignition or fuel injection after starting : Exhaust actuated air aspirator)

Patent 5557920: Combustor bypass system for a gas turbine
(POWER PLANTS : COMBUSTION PRODUCTS USED AS MOTIVE FLUID : With variable oxidizer control : Different fluids)

Patent 5557921: Power plant
(POWER PLANTS : COMBUSTION PRODUCTS USED AS MOTIVE FLUID : With addition of steam and/or water : Exhaust gas recycling)

Patent 5557922: Turbine
(POWER PLANTS : COMBUSTION PRODUCTS USED AS MOTIVE FLUID : Combustion products generator : Having turbine : Air outside liner flows counter to combustion products flow within liner)

Patent 5557923: Method and device for removing particles from exhaust gases from internal combustion engines
(POWER PLANTS : INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE WITH TREATMENT OR HANDLING OF EXHAUST GAS : Methods : Anti-pollution : Motive fluid is vaporized liquid)

Patent 5557924: Controlled delivery of filtered cryogenic liquid
(REFRIGERATION : STORAGE OF SOLIDIFIED OR LIQUIFIED GAS (E.G., CRYOGEN) : Liquified gas transferred as liquid : Of liquid level)

Patent 5557925: Piping installation for low temperature fluid
(REFRIGERATION : STORAGE OF SOLIDIFIED OR LIQUIFIED GAS (E.G., CRYOGEN) : Liquified gas transferred as liquid : With vaporizing of liquified gas downstream of storage : In phase separator : Automatic control)

Patent 5557926: Pulse detonation apparatus with inner and outer Spherical valves
(POWER PLANTS : REACTION MOTOR (E.G., MOTIVE FLUID GENERATOR AND REACTION NOZZLE, ETC.) : Intermittent combustion : Propellant supply used in one operation reduced before starting another)

Patent 5557927: Blanching resistant coating for copper alloy rocket engine main chamber lining
(POWER PLANTS : REACTION MOTOR (E.G., MOTIVE FLUID GENERATOR AND REACTION NOZZLE, ETC.) : Liquid oxidizer : Including ignition means)

Patent 5557928: Tube rocket thrust chamber construction and method
(POWER PLANTS : REACTION MOTOR (E.G., MOTIVE FLUID GENERATOR AND REACTION NOZZLE, ETC.) : Liquid oxidizer : Including heating means : Compressor or turbine speed sensed to control fuel flow or outlet area)

Patent 5557929: Control system for internal combustion engine equipped with exhaust gas purifying catalyst
(POWER PLANTS : INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE WITH TREATMENT OR HANDLING OF EXHAUST GAS : Having means analyzing composition of exhaust gas : Anti-pollution)

Patent 5557930: Drive unit having an electric motor
(POWER PLANTS : PRESSURE FLUID SOURCE AND MOTOR : Having correlated or joint actuation of controller of input to motive fluid pressurizer and of controller of motive fluid floow : Pump drive means deactivated responsive to position of output stroke device)

Patent 5557931: Charge pump for axle driving apparatus including hydrostatic transmission
(POWER PLANTS : PRESSURE FLUID SOURCE AND MOTOR : Having leakage collecting structure : Solids from liquid separator)

Patent 5557932: Low thermal stress impingement cooling apparatus
(POWER PLANTS : REACTION MOTOR (E.G., MOTIVE FLUID GENERATOR AND REACTION NOZZLE, ETC.) : Including heat exchange means : Particular liner or casing structure)

Patent 5557933: Malfunction diagnosis apparatus for internal combustion engine
(POWER PLANTS : INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE WITH TREATMENT OR HANDLING OF EXHAUST GAS : Methods : Anti-pollution : Motive fluid is vaporized liquid)

Patent 5557934: Efficient energy conversion apparatus and method especially arranged to employ a stirling engine or alternately arranged to employ an internal
(POWER PLANTS : MOTOR OPERATED BY EXPANSION AND/OR CONTRACTION OF A UNIT OF MASS OF MOTIVATING MEDIUM : Unit of mass is a gas which is heated or cooled in one of a plurality of constantly communicating expansible chambers and freely transferable therebetween : With solar concentration)

Patent 5557935: Apply-rate-independent fast-fill master cylinder
(POWER PLANTS : PRESSURE FLUID SOURCE AND MOTOR : Pulsator : Automatic control of plural stage pressure generation or utilization : Unitarily movable displacer delivers fluid from two delivery chambers, one chamber being ineffective under high pressure delivery : Central externally driven piston drives surrounding piston means through a load responsive connector)

Patent 5557936: Thermodynamic power generation system employing a three component working fluid
(POWER PLANTS : MOTIVE FLUID ENERGIZED BY EXTERNALLY APPLIED HEAT : Process of power production or system operation : Including mixing or separating materials of different chemical compositions in a motive fluid flow path : Gaseous)

Patent 5557937: Vapour compression systems
(REFRIGERATION : PROCESSES : Employing diverse materials or particular material in refrigeration circuit : Utilizing particular refrigerant and/or sorbent materials)

Patent 5557938: Transport refrigeration unit and method of operating same
(REFRIGERATION : WITH INDICATOR OR TESTER : Operatively correlated with automatic control : Dividing refrigerant flow, e.g., bypass parallel units)

Patent 5557939: Control system for absorption chillers
(REFRIGERATION : AUTOMATIC CONTROL : Of closed system sorbent type : Of heating means : Of intermittent generator-sorber unit)

Patent 5557940: Portable heating unit for on-site charging of a cooling unit
(REFRIGERATION : AUTOMATIC CONTROL : Withdrawing or adding refrigerant from or to normally closed system : Of heating means)

Patent 5557941: Refrigeration unit and method of operating same
(REFRIGERATION : AUTOMATIC CONTROL : Selective heating or cooling : Reversible cycle machine : By temperature)

Patent 5557942: Methods and apparatus for equalizing pressure between a refrigerating compartment and ambient air
(REFRIGERATION : WITH MEANS PREVENTING OR HANDLING ATMOSPHERIC CONDENSATE RELATIVE TO HEAT ABSORBER : Retainer or flow director for atmospheric condensate : With flow director directing condensate to retainer : Pump or thrower for condensate)

Patent 5557943: Rapid cooling through a thin flexible membrane
(REFRIGERATION : LIQUID CONTACTING DISCRETE COMMODITY : With liquid recirculating means : With liquid recirculating means)

Patent 5557944: Refrigerating unit
(REFRIGERATION : REFRIGERATION PRODUCER : With lubricant handling means : Of unitary motor-compressor in casing : Lateral ice melt distributor)

Patent 5557945: Refrigerant compressor and refrigeration system incorporating same
(REFRIGERATION : REFRIGERATION PRODUCER : With refrigerant treater : Lubricant separator)

Patent 5557946: Absorption type heat pump
(REFRIGERATION : REFRIGERATION PRODUCER : Sorbent type : Means for discharging impurity from system)

Patent 5557948: Yarn guiding method and apparatus for flat knitting machine
(TEXTILES: KNITTING : INDEPENDENT-NEEDLE MACHINES : Straight : Multiple-needle bank : Double-ended needle)

Patent 5557949: Dust collecting and removing device in a circular knitting machine and a knit fabric manufacturing apparatus
(TEXTILES: KNITTING : CLEANING ATTACHMENTS : Length control)

Patent 5557950: Warp knitted plush fabric resistant to pile pull-through
(TEXTILES: KNITTING : FABRICS OR ARTICLES : Fleece or pile type : Warp)

Patent 5557951: Process and apparatus for recovery and purification of argon from a cryogenic air separation unit
(REFRIGERATION : CRYOGENIC TREATMENT OF GAS OR GAS MIXTURE : Separation of gas mixture : Air : Distillation : Downstream operation : Spaced initial charging)

Patent 5557952: Washing machine auger screw with lip
(TEXTILES: FLUID TREATING APPARATUS : MACHINES : Impulsing : Impellers : Bottom drive)

Patent 5557953: Machine for dyeing textile yarns
(TEXTILES: FLUID TREATING APPARATUS : MACHINES : Liquid applying : Tricklers and sprinklers : Intermittent liquid applicator)

Patent 5557954: Combination lock with dually depressible push buttons
(LOCKS : SPECIAL APPLICATION : For portable articles : Receptacle : Bag : Attache or briefcase, portfolio : Interengageable slide fastener type : Pivoted end only engaged)

Patent 5557955: Hot water faucet locking device
(LOCKS : SPECIAL APPLICATION : For control and machine elements : Valve : Locked stationary : Externally mounted locking device : Cover-carried lock)

Patent 5557956: Visual automotive theft deterrent device
(LOCKS : SPECIAL APPLICATION : For control and machine elements : Handle, handwheel or knob : Rotary or swinging : Universal mounting)

Patent 5557957: Automatic steering wheel anti-theft system
(LOCKS : SPECIAL APPLICATION : For control and machine elements : Handle, handwheel or knob : Rotary or swinging : Universal mounting)

Patent 5557958: Dynamic balancer circuit of transfer feeder
(METAL DEFORMING : WITH USE OF CONTROL MEANS ENERGIZED IN RESPONSE TO ACTIVATOR STIMULATED BY CONDITION SENSOR : Sensing tool or tool-linked part : Sensing pressure of tool actuating fluid)

Patent 5557959: Modular die transfer system
(METAL DEFORMING : WITH USE OF CONTROL MEANS ENERGIZED IN RESPONSE TO ACTIVATOR STIMULATED BY CONDITION SENSOR : Sensing tool or tool-linked part : To control predetermined sequence of operating movements (e.g., of one tool operating on work) : To control operation of deformer directly by sensor)

Patent 5557960: Device for producing a tube, in particular a tube-shaped printing form, with a continuous circumferential surface
(METAL DEFORMING : BY TOOL-COUPLE PRESSING TOGETHER ADJACENT SURFACE PORTIONS OF SAME WORK (E.G., TUBE-SEAMER) : To form longitudinally-seamed tube : Using roller conforming to seam contour)

Patent 5557961: Hydroformed structural member with varied wall thickness
(METAL DEFORMING : BY APPLICATION OF FLUENT MEDIUM, OR ENERGY FIELD : Using fixed die : Expanding hollow work : Corrugating tubular work)

Patent 5557962: Long deformed extruded metallic shape and method for manufacturing said shape
(METAL DEFORMING : BY EXTRUDING THROUGH ORIFICE : Expressing non-uniform cross-section or non-linear product : Severing product from stock or residue)

Patent 5557963: Method and apparatus for necking a metal container and resultant container
(METAL DEFORMING : PROCESS : Deforming sheet metal : Container making : Opposed tool faces)

Patent 5557964: Double plane bend former
(METAL DEFORMING : BY RELATIVELY MOVABLE OFFSET TOOL-FACES (E.G., FOR BENDING OR DRAWING) : With tool motion in fixed path : Between and co-planar with opposed tools : Cantilever bender)

Patent 5557965: Pipeline leak detector
(MEASURING AND TESTING : WITH FLUID PRESSURE : Leakage : Receptacle : Tire valve)

Patent 5557966: Cooling system pressure testing device for leak detection
(MEASURING AND TESTING : WITH FLUID PRESSURE : Motor part or auxiliary : With power-operated closure or seal)

Patent 5557967: Thermopile flow sensor
(MEASURING AND TESTING : VOLUME OR RATE OF FLOW : Thermal type : Having particular electrical heating, cooling, or thermal sensing element : Thermoelectric junction : Drive and sensor element located on straight conduit portion)

Patent 5557968: Piezoelectric measuring element for measuring mechanical variables
(MEASURING AND TESTING : SPEED, VELOCITY, OR ACCELERATION : Temperature compensator : Installed in rotary speed source)

Patent 5557969: Apparatus and method for detection ultrasonic waves propagated from within a selected distance
(MEASURING AND TESTING : VIBRATION : By mechanical waves : Fluid, fluid leak, or pipe flaw detection : With suspension means)

Patent 5557970: Automated thickness measurement system
(MEASURING AND TESTING : VIBRATION : By mechanical waves : Beamed : Velocity or propagation time measurement : Horizontal fulcrum)

Patent 5557971: Pressure sensor
(MEASURING AND TESTING : FLUID PRESSURE GAUGE : Vibration type : Settable)

Patent 5557972: Miniature silicon based thermal vacuum sensor and method of measuring vacuum pressures
(MEASURING AND TESTING : FLUID PRESSURE GAUGE : Mounting and connection : Pirani type)

Patent 5557973: Coriolis-type mass flow sensor with a helical measuring tube
(MEASURING AND TESTING : VOLUME OR RATE OF FLOW : Mass flow by imparting angular or transverse momentum to the fluid : Coriolis or gyroscopic : Vibrated conduit : In both directions simultaneously)

Patent 5557974: Torque sensor using magnetostrictive alloy and method of manufacturing the same
(MEASURING AND TESTING : DYNAMOMETERS : Responsive to torque : During transmission to an external load : By measuring elastic deformation of a torque transmitting member : Using an electrical sensor : Inductance or reluctance sensor : Detecting magnetostrictive or magnetoelastic property : Magnetic sleeve or layer :)

Patent 5557975: Torque transducers
(MEASURING AND TESTING : DYNAMOMETERS : Responsive to torque : During transmission to an external load : By measuring elastic deformation of a torque transmitting member : Using an electrical sensor : Resistance strain gage : Detecting magnetostrictive or magnetoelastic property)

Patent 5557976: Planetary gear reduction starter
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : ENGINE STARTERS : Automatic : Reduction gearing : By motor torque)

Patent 5557977: System for powering rotating vehicle accessories using transmission
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : POWER TAKE-OFF : Intermediate ends of power transmitting line : Vehicle propulsion transmitting line : Between prime mover shaft and transmission : Diverse-type brakes)

Patent 5557978: Countershaft power transmission
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : GEARING : Interchangeably locked : Plurality of counter shafts : On single driving member)

Patent 5557979: Gear box
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : GEARING : Interchangeably locked : Single forward and reverse speeds : Alternative clutch shaft : Single speed forward and reverse : Spur gears : Spur gears)

Patent 5557980: One-piece gear rattle prevention for countershaft transmission
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : GEARING : Rotary bodies : Sectional : Sound deadening : Screw and nut)

Patent 5557981: One-piece gearshift lever with cold formed end
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : CONTROL LEVER AND LINKAGE SYSTEMS : Variable output force : Levers : Hand : Lazy tongs)

Patent 5557982: Composite bicycle handlebar
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : CONTROL LEVER AND LINKAGE SYSTEMS : Variable output force : Handles : Handle bars : Engine starter type)

Patent 5557983: Device for moving cam relative to its driving shaft
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : CONTROL LEVER AND LINKAGE SYSTEMS : Cams : Adjustable : Pads and covers)

Patent 5557984: Twin mass flywheel
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : CONTROL LEVER AND LINKAGE SYSTEMS : Flywheel, motion smoothing-type : Damping by increasing frictional force : And bearings)

Patent 5557985: Bicycle cleat coupling structure
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : CONTROL LEVER AND LINKAGE SYSTEMS : Cranks and pedals : Pedals : With toe or shoe clips : Rotating)

Patent 5557986: Differential mechanism
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : GEARING : Nonplanetary gearing differential type (e.g., gearless differentials) : Grip features)

Patent 5557987: Shifting device for a turning gear transmission with automatic transmission-ratio change for a change in direction of a driving shaft
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : GEARING : Reversal of direction of power flow changes power transmission to alternate path : With one or more controllers for gearing, fluid drive, or clutch)

Patent 5557988: Centripetally impelled vehicle
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : ROTARY DRIVEN DEVICE ADJUSTABLE DURING OPERATION RELATIVE TO ITS SUPPORTING STRUCTURE : Rotary to intermittent unidirectional motion : Space machines : Crank and pitman actuator)

Patent 5557989: Band saw blade tensioning device
(METAL TOOLS AND IMPLEMENTS, MAKING : SAW-MAKING OR FURBISHING DEVICE OR MACHINE : Guides : Anvil set)

Patent 5557990: Actuating device for use in powered screwdriver
(TOOLS : WRENCH, SCREWDRIVER, OR DRIVER THEREFOR : Machine : Work engaging portion pivotally or rotatably connected to handle)

Patent 5557991: Calibration hand tool
(TOOLS : WRENCH, SCREWDRIVER, OR DRIVER THEREFOR : Machine : Gear-operated : Right angle drive : Flexible shaft)

Patent 5557992: Multi-socket wrench containing dual socket wrench units
(TOOLS : WRENCH, SCREWDRIVER, OR DRIVER THEREFOR : Rigid jaws : Enclosed (e.g., socket) : Plural sockets : Slidably or pivotally connected to handle or each other : Causing outer jaw to slide)

Patent 5557993: Slide actuating mechanism for open-end adjustable wrench
(TOOLS : WRENCH, SCREWDRIVER, OR DRIVER THEREFOR : Slidable jaw adjustments : Thread : Sliding side jaw : Traveling screw, shank rack)

Patent 5557994: Ratchet handle with torque adjustment
(TOOLS : WRENCH, SCREWDRIVER, OR DRIVER THEREFOR : Responsive to torque on work : Work engaging portion pivotally or rotatably connected to handle : Having friction type contact surfaces)

Patent 5557995: Radial cutting tools for cutting thick-walled tubular members
(TURNING : PORTABLE LATHE FOR PIPE TURNING : Having swinging feed nut and tool bar)

Patent 5557996: Method and apparatus for cutting pieces of cloth for use in quilts or the like
(CUTTING : PROCESSES : Cut advances across work surface : Repetitive blanking)

Patent 5557997: Apparatus for transverse cutting
(CUTTING : WITH TOOL SHARPENER OR SMOOTHER : Of tool)

Patent 5557998: Bagel coring apparatus
(CUTTING : OTHER THAN COMPLETELY THROUGH WORK THICKNESS OR THROUGH WORK PRESENTED : Grooving : With infeeding of work)

Patent 5557999: Method for manufacturing a tamper-indicating plastic closure
(CUTTING : OTHER THAN COMPLETELY THROUGH WORK THICKNESS OR THROUGH WORK PRESENTED : Scoring : Processes : Blades turning about perpendicular axes)

Patent 5558000: High speed and high load cylinder device
(MOTORS: EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER TYPE : MULTIPLE EXPANSION : Dual, rigidly connected high and low pressure faces : Fluid acts on each working member in single direction)

Patent 5558001: Pneumatic booster
(MOTORS: EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER TYPE : WORKING MEMBER POSITION FEEDBACK TO MOTIVE FLUID CONTROL : Follower type : Plural movable valve parts : One movable part unitary with working member : Torsion bar)

Patent 5558002: Hydraulic boosters for vehicle hydraulic systems
(MOTORS: EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER TYPE : WORKING MEMBER POSITION FEEDBACK TO MOTIVE FLUID CONTROL : Follower type : Plural movable valve parts : One movable part unitary with working member : Axially movable spool-type valve : Cut off adjustable codirectional with admission element movement)

Patent 5558003: Hydraulic motor provided with a device for selecting its active cubic capacity
(MOTORS: EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER TYPE : THREE OR MORE CYLINDERS ARRANGED IN PARALLEL RADIAL OR CONICAL RELATIONSHIP WITH ROTARY TRANSMISSION AXIS : Radially disposed cylinders : Plural banks : Radial cylinders)

Patent 5558004: Control arrangement for at least one hydraulic consumer
(MOTORS: EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER TYPE : PLURAL RELATIVELY MOVABLE OR RIGIDLY INTERCONNECTED WORKING MEMBERS : Condition responsive means for modifying working member operation : Condition sensed is working member speed or working fluid pressure of another motor (i.e., fluid pressure or flow to or from expansible chamber of the other motor) : To give one motor priority to motive fluid over another)

Patent 5558005: Multi-section actuator
(EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : RELATIVELY MOVABLE WORKING MEMBERS : Moving cylinders : With separate biasing means for a working member)

Patent 5558006: Health beverage plant extraction apparatus
(FOODS AND BEVERAGES: APPARATUS : BEVERAGE :)

 

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