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Patent 5558261: Bicycle carrier
(PACKAGE AND ARTICLE CARRIERS : VEHICLE ATTACHED : Carrier attached to the front or rear end of vehicle : Cooperating coupling member on article carrier and vehicle : Rectilinear movement)
Patent 5558262: Plastic bag dispenser
(SEVERING BY TEARING OR BREAKING : BREAKING OR TEARING APPARATUS : Web restrainer : Breaking tool intermediate spaced work supports)
Patent 5558263: Apparatus and method for non-contact active tensioning and steering of moving webs
(ADVANCING MATERIAL OF INDETERMINATE LENGTH : PLURAL MATERIAL-MOVING MEANS : With bight former : With pivotal former-support : Roller retainer)
Patent 5558264: Combustion-powered, fastener-driving tool with gas-actuated, fastener-feeding mechanism
(ELONGATED-MEMBER-DRIVING APPARATUS : EXPLOSIVE-TYPE DRIVING MEANS : With plunger : With cutting means)
Patent 5558265: Friction welding apparatus
(METAL FUSION BONDING : INCLUDING MEANS TO PROVIDE HEAT BY FRICTION BETWEEN RELATIVELY MOVING SURFACES (I.E., FRICTION WELDER) : Means to rotate one surface relative to the other about a fixed axis : Brazing or soldering)
Patent 5558266: Apparatus for applying surgical fasteners
(ELONGATED-MEMBER-DRIVING APPARATUS : SURGICAL STAPLER : With magazine : Multiple driving means : Lockout prevents firing of a spent staple magazine)
Patent 5558267: Moat for die pad cavity in bond station heater block
(METAL FUSION BONDING : WITH MEANS TO JUXTAPOSE AND BOND PLURAL WORKPIECES : Wire lead bonder : Brazing or soldering)
Patent 5558268: Torch assembly for a conical surface
(METAL FUSION BONDING : INCLUDING APPLICATOR MOVABLE DURING FUSION : Orbital or plane curvilinear motion : Comprising endless wiper)
Patent 5558269: Angular positioning devices for stained glass craft items
(METAL FUSION BONDING : WITH MEANS TO HANDLE WORK OR PRODUCT : Including means to orient work or position work portion relative to another work portion : Comprising work immersion)
Patent 5558270: Fine pitch capillary/wedge bonding tool
(METAL FUSION BONDING : PROCESS : Plural joints : Of electrical device (e.g., semiconductor) : Wire bonding : Component terminal to substrate surface (i.e., nonpenetrating terminal))
Patent 5558271: Shaped, self-aligning micro-bump structures
(METAL FUSION BONDING : PROCESS : Plural joints : Of electrical device (e.g., semiconductor) : Simultaneous bonding of multiple joints (e.g., dip soldering of printed circuit boards) : Component terminal to substrate surface (i.e., nonpenetrating terminal) : Lead-less (or "bumped") device :)
Patent 5558272: Octagonal container with novel closure
(ENVELOPES, WRAPPERS, AND PAPERBOARD BOXES : PAPERBOARD BOX : Including a polygonal, nonrectangular wall : Octagonal :)
Patent 5558273: Two-pipe system for refrigerant isolation
(HEATING SYSTEMS : AUTOMATIC CONTROL : Heat source is a reverse cycle refrigerating system or heat pump : With direct contact between products of combustion and the liquid to be vaporized)
Patent 5558274: Dual duct control system
(AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY REGULATION : MIXING FLUID OF DISSIMILAR TEMPERATURE : Plenum type : Ports closed by valve action)
Patent 5558275: Protective covering for articles, in particular of rectangular parallelepiped form
(ENVELOPES, WRAPPERS, AND PAPERBOARD BOXES : PAPERBOARD BOX : With closure for an access opening : Including a nonunitary securing element for a closure (i.e., element is not of one-piece construction with the box) : Closure interlocks with horizontal flange on box)
Patent 5558276: Air gun for spraying and drying air-dryable liquid materials
(FLUID SPRINKLING, SPRAYING, AND DIFFUSING : WITH HEATING OR COOLING MEANS FOR THE SYSTEM OR SYSTEM FLUID : Heating means : With additional upstream heating means)
Patent 5558277: Applicator for shear thinning viscous coating materials
(FLUID SPRINKLING, SPRAYING, AND DIFFUSING : INCLUDING SUPPLY HOLDER FOR MATERIAL : Follower in holder : Floating or biased piston : Fluid pressure actuated : Resilient or deformable wall)
Patent 5558278: Shower nozzle
(FLUID SPRINKLING, SPRAYING, AND DIFFUSING : UNITARY PLURAL OUTLET MEANS : Having interior filter or guide : Foraminous or apertured member : With discharge modifier*)
Patent 5558279: Process and plant for grinding spent potlinings and similar materials
(SOLID MATERIAL COMMINUTION OR DISINTEGRATION : : With classifying or separating of material : Of metal : Including coal)
Patent 5558280: Method and system for recycling and reusing garment hangers
(SOLID MATERIAL COMMINUTION OR DISINTEGRATION : : With classifying or separating of material : Of plastic : Including coal)
Patent 5558281: Recycling and solid material conversion apparatus
(SOLID MATERIAL COMMINUTION OR DISINTEGRATION : : Including means applying fluid to material : Gas swept comminuting zone : Gas borne material applied to screen : Screen forms part of comminuting surface : Inlet provision)
Patent 5558282: Crop discharge means for a forage harvester
(SOLID MATERIAL COMMINUTION OR DISINTEGRATION : : Including means applying fluid to material : Applied subsequently to comminuting : With non-automatic gas flow control means)
Patent 5558283: Coffee grinder device with feed worm and reversed grinding burr positioning
(SOLID MATERIAL COMMINUTION OR DISINTEGRATION : : With independent removable or detachable material receiver or receiver engaging means : Stationary comminuting surface having openings)
Patent 5558284: Crushing apparatus
(SOLID MATERIAL COMMINUTION OR DISINTEGRATION : : Combined or convertible : Combined with non-comminuting means : With support vehicle : Self-propelled vehicle : Refuse support vehicle : Three or more serially acting alternate perforate and imperforate surfaces)
Patent 5558285: Apparatus for lifting and dropping a drop hammer
(SOLID MATERIAL COMMINUTION OR DISINTEGRATION : : Cooperating comminuting surfaces (e.g., jaw crusher) : Reciprocating surface or surfaces : Vertical rectilinear movement (e.g., stamp mills) : Gravity projected surface only : Means actuating pivot of serial links)
Patent 5558286: Yarn winder
(WINDING, TENSIONING, OR GUIDING : HELICAL OR RANDOM WINDING OF MATERIAL : Alternately or sequentially wound spools : Spools on parallel spindles : Spindles on indexable turret : Including additional material manipulation)
Patent 5558287: Apparatus and method to prevent flailing damage to a strand wound on a spool
(WINDING, TENSIONING, OR GUIDING : STRAND GUIDE : Brake)
Patent 5558288: Yarn bobbin core tubes
(WINDING, TENSIONING, OR GUIDING : WOUND STORAGE PACKAGE : Strand restraining or snarl preventing means : With strand guide)
Patent 5558289: Spinning reel
(WINDING, TENSIONING, OR GUIDING : REELING DEVICE : Fishing rod reel : Axial unwinding (i.e., spinning reel) : With winding guide on rotor rearward of spool : Guide shiftable on rotor : Spool or coil engaging)
Patent 5558290: Baitcasting reel having a removable spool
(WINDING, TENSIONING, OR GUIDING : REELING DEVICE : Fishing rod reel : Frame or static component : Frame disassembly feature : Hinged frame section : With disabler)
Patent 5558291: Drive for handling multiple size information storage media cartridges and cartridges therefor
(WINDING, TENSIONING, OR GUIDING : UNWINDING AND REWINDING A MACHINE CONVERTIBLE INFORMATION CARRIER (E.G., MAGNETIC TAPE OR PHOTOGRAPHIC FILM) : Cartridge system (i.e., cartridge work station or cartridge) : Adaptive or convertible : Tachometer-type signal device)
Patent 5558292: Magnetic-tape cassette having at least one antifriction foil separated from an antifriction-foil stack
(WINDING, TENSIONING, OR GUIDING : UNWINDING AND REWINDING A MACHINE CONVERTIBLE INFORMATION CARRIER (E.G., MAGNETIC TAPE OR PHOTOGRAPHIC FILM) : Cartridge system (i.e., cartridge work station or cartridge) : Coil-to-coil cartridge : With particular coil support : Coil on liner : Spool or coil engaging)
Patent 5558293: Retractor for seat belt
(WINDING, TENSIONING, OR GUIDING : REELING DEVICE : With spring motor : Plural springs : With bearing feature)
Patent 5558294: Retractor for seat belt
(WINDING, TENSIONING, OR GUIDING : REELING DEVICE : With spring motor : Particular guide structure : Particular bearing)
Patent 5558295: Seat belt retractor with automatic locking mechanism
(WINDING, TENSIONING, OR GUIDING : REELING DEVICE : With spring motor : Particular frame or frame carrier : Energy or stress absorption structure : End segment anchored)
Patent 5558296: Method of successively winding an elongated member and an apparatus therefor
(WINDING, TENSIONING, OR GUIDING : HELICAL OR RANDOM WINDING OF MATERIAL : Alternately or sequentially wound spools : Spools on parallel spindles : Including particular material snagger : Coil engaging drive (i.e., peripheral drive))
Patent 5558297: Neckerchief rolling device
(WINDING, TENSIONING, OR GUIDING : CONVOLUTE WINDING OF MATERIAL : With particular material connection to take-up : Slotted take-up : Multiple coil groups)
Patent 5558298: Active noise control of aircraft engine discrete tonal noise
(AERONAUTICS : MISCELLANEOUS : Noise abatement :)
Patent 5558299: Wing fold push-pin locking assembly
(AERONAUTICS : AIRCRAFT SUSTENTATION : Sustaining airfoils : Arrangement : Variable : Folding : At trailing edge)
Patent 5558300: Adaptable aircraft airbag protection apparatus and method
(AERONAUTICS : AIRCRAFT STRUCTURE : Fuselage and body construction : Shields and other protective devices : Leaf spring)
Patent 5558301: Aircraft and in particular rotary-wing aircraft seat having an energy absorption device automatically adjustable as a function of the size of
(AERONAUTICS : AIRCRAFT STRUCTURE : Fuselage and body construction : Seats and safety belts : Leaf spring)
Patent 5558302: Flexible sheet material dispenser with automatic roll transferring mechanism
(WINDING, TENSIONING, OR GUIDING : UNWINDING : With supply coil replenishment : Reserve coil storage : Coil vertically positioned)
Patent 5558303: Method and apparatus for using hot fuels to de-ice aircraft
(AERONAUTICS : AIRCRAFT STRUCTURE : Ice prevention : Materials of construction)
Patent 5558304: Deicer assembly utilizing shaped memory metals
(AERONAUTICS : AIRCRAFT STRUCTURE : Ice prevention : Flexible surfaces : Door)
Patent 5558305: Measuring arrangement useful for controlling the attitude of a three-axis stabilized satellite, corresponding evaluation process,
(AERONAUTICS : SPACECRAFT : Attitude control : With attitude sensor means : Environmental control)
Patent 5558306: Inclined surface support platform
(SUPPORTS : STAND : Having vertically adjustable stand (e.g., telescoping rods) : Stationary receptacle : For sloping surface : Rocker stand)
Patent 5558307: Garment/towel hook
(SUPPORTS : BRACKETS : Article holding means : Foldable)
Patent 5558308: Picnic utensil hold down apparatus
(SUPPORTS : HOLD-DOWN : Post-mounted : For seat)
Patent 5558309: Convertible structure comprising a plurality of adjacent seats and of variable size along a sliding axis
(SUPPORTS : STAND : Horizontally movable support surface : Notch or cavity-engaging retainer)
Patent 5558310: Radiator support bracket
(SUPPORTS : RESILIENT SUPPORT : Including limit stop or overload release : Variable effective diameter pulley, e.g., fusee, etc.)
Patent 5558311: Solenoid valve harness
(VALVES AND VALVE ACTUATION : ELECTRICALLY ACTUATED VALVE : Including solenoid : With speed or braking control)
Patent 5558312: Adjustable safety bracket for roofing
(FENCES : RAIL : Connection : Adjustable : No clip)
Patent 5558313: Trench field effect transistor with reduced punch-through susceptibility and low R.sub.DSon
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : FIELD EFFECT DEVICE : Having insulated electrode (e.g., MOSFET, MOS diode) : Short channel insulated gate field effect transistor : Active channel region has a graded dopant concentration decreasing with distance from source region (e.g., double diffused device, DMOS transistor) : Plural sections connected in parallel (e.g., power MOSFET) : With means to reduce ON resistance : Separate control electrodes for charging and for discharging floating electrode)
Patent 5558314: Fluid-like support device
(SPRING DEVICES : SPRING PANEL : Spring panel comprises vertically oriented compressible coil springs : Compressible coil spring loading surface supported by other spring)
Patent 5558315: Multi-fold interlockable spring for use in mattress foundation assemblies
(SPRING DEVICES : SPRING PANEL : Spring means spacing loading surface vertically from plane of supporting frame : Spring rows supported by row separating stringers)
Patent 5558316: Hydro-mount for power plant
(SPRING DEVICES : RESILIENT SHOCK OR VIBRATION ABSORBER : Including energy absorbing means or feature (e.g., supplemental vehicle equipment, such as motor mount, seat, etc., including additional fluid or friction energy absorber) : Having concentric coaxial spring between plural confining means for radial force : Seal)
Patent 5558317: Volute springs adapted for torsional damper assemblies and method of manufacturing same
(SPRING DEVICES : TORSION : Coil : Volute : Including radial contact surface, e.g., tapered or shouldered member)
Patent 5558318: Separator for forming discrete stacks of folded web
(SHEET-MATERIAL ASSOCIATING : ASSOCIATING AND FOLDING : Zigzag package : Zigzag web : Additional-sheet associating)
Patent 5558319: Web stacker and separator with sheet offsetting kicker
(SHEET-MATERIAL ASSOCIATING : ASSOCIATING OR DISASSOCIATING : Sheet associating : Inserting marker sheet : Pusher for sequentially piling sheets)
Patent 5558320: Lifting shoe for media handling and related cassette media holder
(SHEET FEEDING OR DELIVERING : FEEDING AND DELIVERING : Separator and conveyor : Including gripper couple)
Patent 5558321: Device for facilitating sheet separation or singling
(SHEET FEEDING OR DELIVERING : FEEDING : Separators : Pneumatic : Sheet removal by pressurized gas : And suction means :)
Patent 5558322: Paper discharge unit for use in image forming apparatus
(SHEET FEEDING OR DELIVERING : DELIVERING : To receiver for pack of sheets : With means to bow sheets : With means to adjust gripper)
Patent 5558323: Basketball practice device
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PLAYING FIELD OR COURT GAME; GAME ELEMENT OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR OTHER THAN PROJECTOR OR PROJECTILE, PER SE : Practice or training device : For game using apertured or pocketed goal or target (e.g., for hockey, soccer, polo, lacrosse, etc.) : For game using elevated, horizontally disposed goal or target (e.g., for basketball, etc.) : Hoop-opening reducer or means for improving arch of ball shot toward goal or target : Suspension movable in horizontal plane)
Patent 5558324: Ball delivery device
(MECHANICAL GUNS AND PROJECTORS : ELEMENT : Projector barrel : Mechanical projectile feed)
Patent 5558325: Play balls or pressureless tennis balls
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PROJECTILE, PER SE; PART THEREOF OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Having hollow core or bladder enclosed within cover (e.g., basketball, soccer-ball, tennis ball, etc.) : Cover is composed of feltlike, napped, or cloth material (e.g., tennis ball, etc.) : Having plural intermediate layers, at least one being of material diverse from material of core, cover, or another intermediate layer; or having core or cover composed of three or more layers, at least two being of diverse materials)
Patent 5558326: Hockey stick blade cover and method
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PLAYER HELD AND POWERED, NONMECHANICAL PROJECTOR, PER SE, FOR PROJECTING AERIAL PROJECTILE BY STRIKING; PART THEREOF OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Club : Having elongated blade (e.g., hockey stick, etc.) : Blade construction or accessory : With stringing or string-stretching device)
Patent 5558327: Pinball wand
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : SURFACE PROJECTILE GAME; GAME ELEMENT (E.G., TARGET, ETC.) OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR OTHER THAN PROJECTILE, PER SE) : Ball games : Combined with projector : Return course : Electric or magnetic : Having restoring means)
Patent 5558328: Relative frequency-based word game
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : CHANCE DEVICES : Dice : Lot dispenser: mixing and showing)
Patent 5558329: Photoelectric digitized joystick
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : GAMES ACCESSORIES : All video game accessories : Duplicate games)
Patent 5558330: Playing card organizer
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : GAMES ACCESSORIES : Hand holders : Devices for dealing predetermined hands)
Patent 5558331: Stacking puzzle
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : PUZZLES : Take-aparts and put-togethers : Duplicate games)
Patent 5558332: Golf club head
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Club or club support : Head : Putter : Toe and heel weighting : In vertical bore access through top)
Patent 5558333: Golf game data recorder, analyzer, and game improver using display simulations with plural resolutions
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Ball)
Patent 5558334: Golf tee platform
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Practice projectile addressing surface (e.g., driving mat, etc.) : Selectively adjustable (e.g., tiltable etc.) : And separate body engagable member)
Patent 5558335: Chess football game
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : BOARD GAMES, PIECES, OR BOARDS THEREFOR : Electrical : Pivoted, manual)
Patent 5558336: Board game and method of playing
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : BOARD GAMES, PIECES, OR BOARDS THEREFOR : Game board having movably attached piece : With attached pieces)
Patent 5558337: Dart board golf game
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : AERIAL PROJECTILE GAME; GAME ELEMENT (E.G., TARGET, ETC.) OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR OTHER THAN PROJECTOR OR PROJECTILE, PER SE : Target : Target penetrated by projectile : Target is aperture dimensioned to allow projectile to pass entirely therethrough)
Patent 5558338: Game assembly for multiple sports usage
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PLAYING FIELD OR COURT GAME; GAME ELEMENT OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR OTHER THAN PROJECTOR OR PROJECTILE, PER SE : Having game element combined with or convertible to game element or practice or training device for different type of projectile game : Shank extends below level of projectile addressing surface)
Patent 5558339: Network architecture to support recording and playback of real-time video games
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : With communication link (e.g., television broadcast, etc.) : Network type (e.g., computer network, etc.) : Pivotally-translatable handle (e.g., joystick, etc.))
Patent 5558340: Game machine
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : PHYSICAL SKILL OR ABILITY : Game element capture or pick up using manual dexterity : Electric or magnetic capture : Transparent overlay)
Patent 5558341: Seal for sealing an incompressible fluid between a relatively stationary seal and a movable member
(SEAL FOR A JOINT OR JUNCTURE : SEAL BETWEEN RELATIVELY MOVABLE PARTS (I.E., DYNAMIC SEAL) : Relatively rotatable radially extending sealing face member (e.g., face, mechanical, etc.) : Particular sealing face member configuration : Hydrodynamic feature : U- or V-shaped cross-sectional profile)
Patent 5558342: Mechanical seal with spring drive
(SEAL FOR A JOINT OR JUNCTURE : SEAL BETWEEN RELATIVELY MOVABLE PARTS (I.E., DYNAMIC SEAL) : Relatively rotatable radially extending sealing face member (e.g., face, mechanical, etc.) : Particular secondary mounting seal or driving connection : Fluid pressure)
Patent 5558343: Water pump seal assembly
(SEAL FOR A JOINT OR JUNCTURE : SEAL BETWEEN RELATIVELY MOVABLE PARTS (I.E., DYNAMIC SEAL) : Relatively rotatable radially extending sealing face member (e.g., face, mechanical, etc.) : Particular secondary mounting seal or driving connection : Flexible sleeve, boot, or diaphragm : Particular connecting feature to sealing face member : Radially biasing member creates axial bias)
Patent 5558344: Exhaust pipe flange gasket
(SEAL FOR A JOINT OR JUNCTURE : SEAL BETWEEN FIXED PARTS OR STATIC CONTACT AGAINST RELATIVELY MOVABLE PARTS : Contact seal for a pipe, conduit, or cable : Inserted between end-to-end pipe, conduit, or cable joint : Covering fire ring or sealing formation)
Patent 5558345: Stepped boot attachment structure
(SEAL FOR A JOINT OR JUNCTURE : SEAL BETWEEN FIXED PARTS OR STATIC CONTACT AGAINST RELATIVELY MOVABLE PARTS : Contact seal for other than internal combustion engine, or pipe, conduit, or cable : Flexible sleeve, boot, or diaphragm : Tubular or frustoconical shape having corrugated wall portion : And seal secure together)
Patent 5558346: Push plug seal with sealing patch secured by tabs
(RECEPTACLES : CLOSURES : Removable closure situated by resilient distortion and retained by preformed configuration (e.g., detent) : Noncontinuous interlock along perimeter of closure, closure support juncture : Interlock internal to passage mouth (e.g., stopper type closure) : Biased or resilient lugs)
Patent 5558347: Seal
(SEAL FOR A JOINT OR JUNCTURE : SEAL BETWEEN FIXED PARTS OR STATIC CONTACT AGAINST RELATIVELY MOVABLE PARTS : Contact seal for other than internal combustion engine, or pipe, conduit, or cable : Particular sealing material or construction : Distinct sheath or covering : Plural projections along opposite sealing surfaces)
Patent 5558348: Child riding vehicle and control handle
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Occupant propelled type : Frames and running gear : Polycycles : Frames and running gear)
Patent 5558349: Self-locking bicycle
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Occupant propelled type : Frames and running gear : Extensible and knockdown : Independent wheel mounting)
Patent 5558350: Steering control system for trailers
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Articulated vehicle : Semitrailer : Steering by articulative movement : With additional detachable or shiftable gooseneck)
Patent 5558351: Anti-jack-knife assembly
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Articulated vehicle : Semitrailer : Safety devices : Landing gear and coupling interlock)
Patent 5558352: Trailer hitch alignment device
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Articulated vehicle : Connection facilitating : Side draft)
Patent 5558353: Device for modifying the force distribution of a ski over its gliding surface and a ski equipped with such a device
(LAND VEHICLES : SKATES : Runner type : Skis : With camber or flexibility control : Nonsteered wheel (e.g., independent rear suspension))
Patent 5558354: Combination skis and mounting plate assembly
(LAND VEHICLES : SKATES : Runner type : Skis : With foot supporting plate or portion : Pivotally mounted brake member)
Patent 5558355: Snowsport bindings
(LAND VEHICLES : SKATES : Shoe attaching means : Ski fasteners : Hold-downs or clamps : Side or rear hold-down only (e.g., "Spademan" bindings) : Brake element engageable with skating surface)
Patent 5558356: Binding element for alpine skis
(LAND VEHICLES : SKATES : Shoe attaching means : Ski fasteners : Hold-downs or clamps : Clamp comprises plural sole engaging members : Brake element engageable with skating surface)
Patent 5558357: Trolley frame foldable in one-step operation
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Extensible : Folding : Wheeled chair, stroller, or baby carriage : Transverse axis)
Patent 5558358: Combination wheelchair and walker
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Extensible : Folding : Wheeled chair, stroller, or baby carriage : Convertible : One- or two-wheeled cart)
Patent 5558359: Collapsible luggage carrier
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Extensible : Folding : Cart : One- or two-wheeled : Wheels attached to lower end of handle frame : Laterally, inwardly collapsing wheels)
Patent 5558360: Vehicle suspension system for a steerable drive wheel
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Running gear : Suspension arrangement : Wheel separately supported upon individual stub axle (e.g., skein, spindle) : Lateral control arm (i.e., suspension arm) : Plural lateral control arms : Upper and lower arms having aligned outboard ends : Specific spatial location :)
Patent 5558361: Suspension system for front wheels of a low-body bus
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Running gear : Suspension arrangement : Wheel separately supported upon individual stub axle (e.g., skein, spindle) : Lateral control arm (i.e., suspension arm) : Specific spatial location : Including longitudinally extending control arm or strut)
Patent 5558362: Gas bag module
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Attachment : Inflatable passenger restraint or confinement (e.g., air bag) or attachment : With specific mounting feature : Antirattler)
Patent 5558363: Slide-on combustion chamber for automotive airbag module
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Attachment : Inflatable passenger restraint or confinement (e.g., air bag) or attachment : With specific mounting feature : Antirattler)
Patent 5558364: Plastic air bag cover having an integrated light source
(ILLUMINATION : SUPPORTED BY VEHICLE STRUCTURE (E.G., ESPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE) : Automobile : Interior : Ventilation casing or fixture)
Patent 5558365: Tethered air bag
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Attachment : Inflatable passenger restraint or confinement (e.g., air bag) or attachment : Deflated confinement located within or on steering column : Mounted in vehicle and positioned laterally of occupant)
Patent 5558366: Initiator assembly for air bag inflator
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Attachment : Inflatable passenger restraint or confinement (e.g., air bag) or attachment : With source of inflation fluid and flow control means thereof : Electric control and/or sensor means)
Patent 5558367: Dual stage augmented inflator for an air bag
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Attachment : Inflatable passenger restraint or confinement (e.g., air bag) or attachment : With source of inflation fluid and flow control means thereof : With means to rupture or open fluid source : Rack and pinion)
Patent 5558368: Chassis structure
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Running gear : Specific vehicle frame : Tandem axles)
Patent 5558369: Tapping plate and retention bracket assembly
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Running gear : Specific vehicle frame : Longitudinal frame member is channel-shaped : Tansverse frame members form "X")
Patent 5558370: Electronic seat belt tensioning system
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Attachment : Safety belt or harness (e.g., lap belt or shoulder harness) : Inertia responsive locking or tightening of belt or harness : Having belt connected to member slidable in a vehicle-mounted track)
Patent 5558371: Resuscitator
(PIPE JOINTS OR COUPLINGS : WITH STRAIN RELIEF : Wedged gasket)
Patent 5558372: Inside door handle toggle release mechanism
(CLOSURE FASTENERS : OPERATORS WITH KNOBS OR HANDLES : Swinging bolt, swinging detent)
Patent 5558373: Pinball machine with moving feature
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : SURFACE PROJECTILE GAME; GAME ELEMENT (E.G., TARGET, ETC.) OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR OTHER THAN PROJECTILE, PER SE) : Ball games : Combined with projector : Moving pockets)
Patent 5558374: Contact lens applicator
(HANDLING: HAND AND HOIST-LINE IMPLEMENTS : CONTACT LENS APPLICATOR :)
Patent 5558375: Quick attach, reusable hose fittings
(PIPE JOINTS OR COUPLINGS : WITH ASSEMBLY MEANS OR FEATURE : With holding means functioning only during transportation assembly or disassembly : Spacing means (e.g., lugs))
Patent 5558376: Low profile swivel adapters
(PIPE JOINTS OR COUPLINGS : WITH MEANS BLOCKING RELEASE OF HOLDING MEANS : Key or pin : Pivoted)
Patent 5558377: Telescoping clip implement
(HANDLING: HAND AND HOIST-LINE IMPLEMENTS : POLE MOUNTED IMPLEMENT : Railway coupling tools)
Patent 5558378: Grappling-type shovel
(HANDLING: HAND AND HOIST-LINE IMPLEMENTS : HAND FORKS AND SHOVELS : Grappling type : With movable cooperating load-engaging member :)
Patent 5558379: Implement having an ergonomic step
(HANDLING: HAND AND HOIST-LINE IMPLEMENTS : HAND FORKS AND SHOVELS : Attachments : Foot pieces : Fixed and movable members)
Patent 5558380: Logging grapple
(HANDLING: HAND AND HOIST-LINE IMPLEMENTS : GRAPPLE : Magnet- or piston-controlled : Groove- or shoulder-engaging type)
Patent 5558381: Carrier opener system
(HANDLING: HAND AND HOIST-LINE IMPLEMENTS : GRAPPLE : Magnet- or piston-controlled : Groove- or shoulder-engaging type)
Patent 5558382: Strap-style article carrier
(HANDLING: HAND AND HOIST-LINE IMPLEMENTS : ARTICLE CARRIER GRIPPED AND CARRIED BY HAND : Having flaccid receiver, support or fastener for article : Having parallel flaccid members forming article support : Single web or strap (e.g., sling))
Patent 5558383: Carrying device
(HANDLING: HAND AND HOIST-LINE IMPLEMENTS : ARTICLE CARRIER GRIPPED AND CARRIED BY HAND : Convertible to, or useable as, different device or different type carrier : Having means for supporting or mounting carrier : Having plural receivers or supports for plural articles (e.g., rack) : Latch release)
Patent 5558384: Motorized breakdown vehicle
(LAND VEHICLES: BODIES AND TOPS : BODIES : Auxiliary article compartments : Baby carriage (e.g., perambulator, etc.))
Patent 5558385: Movable glove compartment having a rear mounted, remotely actuated lock
(LAND VEHICLES: BODIES AND TOPS : BODIES : Auxiliary article compartments : Accessible from within passenger compartment : On dash : With disposing)
Patent 5558386: Asymmetrical wire hook latch arrangement
(LAND VEHICLES: BODIES AND TOPS : BODIES : Seats with body modifications : Movable seat or backrest : Hinged seat : Wheelchair)
Patent 5558387: Fixing structure for a window glass
(LAND VEHICLES: BODIES AND TOPS : BODIES : Storm-front shield, apron, or robe : Windshield : Weatherstrips : Link hinged)
Patent 5558388: Vehicle roof
(LAND VEHICLES: BODIES AND TOPS : TOPS : Let-down type top : Slidable top : Rigid : Telescopic)
Patent 5558389: Retractable folding top for a convertible
(LAND VEHICLES: BODIES AND TOPS : TOPS : Let-down type top : Including top storage compartment with closure : Spring)
Patent 5558390: Rear-window pane for convertiles
(LAND VEHICLES: BODIES AND TOPS : BODIES : Door or window with specified vehicle feature : Window interacting with convertible top : Multiple hinge axes)
Patent 5558391: Tray with removable object supporting insert
(CHAIRS AND SEATS : WITH TABLE, DESK, OR EASEL : Table supported on both arms : Removable : Pin and slot type)
Patent 5558392: Combination boat/camper shell/pop-up tent
(LAND VEHICLES: BODIES AND TOPS : BODIES : Camper : Having boat carrying means : Stock)
Patent 5558393: Composite multi-wave compression spring
(SPRING DEVICES : BENDABLE ALONG FLAT SURFACE (E.G., LEAF SPRING) : Ring or annular spider : Pair or pack : Including radial contact surface, e.g., tapered or shouldered member)
Patent 5558394: Vehicle sunroof
(LAND VEHICLES: BODIES AND TOPS : TOPS : Roof structure : Having headliner or liner support : Foldable)
Patent 5558395: Inflatable cushion devices for bicycle seats and other sporting goods
(CHAIRS AND SEATS : STRADDLE SEAT (E.G., SADDLE TYPE, ETC.) : Pneumatic cushion : Detachable seat)
Patent 5558396: Bicycle saddle assembly with a bicycle saddle capable of absorbing shock in a plurality of directions.
(CHAIRS AND SEATS : STRADDLE SEAT (E.G., SADDLE TYPE, ETC.) : Coil spring-mounted : Threaded adjusting means extends longitudinally of seat)
Patent 5558397: Rocking chair
(CHAIRS AND SEATS : OSCILLATING SUSPENDER CONNECTED TO OR THROUGH ADJUNCTIVE REST : Armrest or side frame-connected : And armrest or side frame)
Patent 5558398: Self-adjusting seating system
(CHAIRS AND SEATS : BOTTOM OR BACK WITH MEANS TO ALTER CONTOUR : Having a plurality of adjacent relatively adjustable sections : Bottom dependent from subjacently mounted armrest)
Patent 5558399: Seat and lumbar motion chair, assembly and method
(CHAIRS AND SEATS : BOTTOM OR BACK WITH MEANS TO ALTER CONTOUR : Providing support for lower back (i.e., lumbar) region : Bottom dependent from subjacently mounted armrest)
Patent 5558400: Adjustable height high chair
(CHAIRS AND SEATS : MOVABLE BOTTOM : Bottom and back movable as a unit : Vertically adjustable : Slidably coupled components (e.g., telescoped, etc.) : Motor actuated)
Patent 5558401: Seats for buses and the like
(CHAIRS AND SEATS : PLURAL RELATED SEATS : For shopping cart)
Patent 5558402: Seat reclining apparatus
(CHAIRS AND SEATS : MOVABLE BACK : Tiltable : Plural distinct occupant-supporting positions : Axially slidable bolt or pawl : Actuated shaft)
Patent 5558403: Seat recliner
(CHAIRS AND SEATS : MOVABLE BACK : Tiltable : Foldable forwardly over bottom : Held erect by a releasable latch : Pin and slot)
Patent 5558404: Adjustable armrest
(CHAIRS AND SEATS : ARMREST : Adjustable to multiple use positions relative to bottom or back : Angularly : Axis parallel to a lateral edge of bottom)
Patent 5558405: Protective frame for stroller
(CHAIRS AND SEATS : BODY OR OCCUPANT RESTRAINT OR CONFINEMENT : Front guard or barrier : Having means providing easily releasable attachment to a chair or seat)
Patent 5558406: Method of making and wheel assembly for inflatable tire
(LAND VEHICLES: WHEELS AND AXLES : WHEEL : Compression wheel : Of cast metal : Disc forms integral ground engaging)
Patent 5558407: Aluminum full face vehicle wheel
(LAND VEHICLES: WHEELS AND AXLES : WHEEL : Compression wheel : Disc : Disc welded to rim : Welded at side of rim : Individually)
Patent 5558408: Vehicle brake system
(FLUID-PRESSURE AND ANALOGOUS BRAKE SYSTEMS : MULTIPLE FLUID-RECEIVING DEVICES : Multiple motors : Sectional train :)
Patent 5558409: Electrohydraulic braking system
(FLUID-PRESSURE AND ANALOGOUS BRAKE SYSTEMS : WITH PUMP : Multiple motors)
Patent 5558410: Railway braking apparatus
(FLUID-PRESSURE AND ANALOGOUS BRAKE SYSTEMS : MOTORMAN'S VALVES : Motor : Fluid-pressure retracting : Control pipe to chamber)
Patent 5558411: Railway braking apparatus
(FLUID-PRESSURE AND ANALOGOUS BRAKE SYSTEMS : MOTORMAN'S VALVES : Motor : Fluid-pressure retracting : Control pipe to chamber)
Patent 5558412: Railway braking apparatus
(FLUID-PRESSURE AND ANALOGOUS BRAKE SYSTEMS : MOTORMAN'S VALVES : Motor : Delayed : Graduated : Pump pressure operates fluid motor)
Patent 5558413: Brake-pressure control device having rear-axle brake circuit self-priming recirculation pump
(FLUID-PRESSURE AND ANALOGOUS BRAKE SYSTEMS : SPEED-CONTROLLED : Having a valve system responsive to a wheel lock signal : System controlled by expansible chamber type modulator : Having vacuum motor control : Compared to fixed reference)
Patent 5558414: Vehicle braking system capable of controlling pump for optimum rate of change of brake cylinder pressure
(FLUID-PRESSURE AND ANALOGOUS BRAKE SYSTEMS : SPEED-CONTROLLED : With failure responsive means : Active circuit testing : Electronic or electric component (e.g., speed detector, failure sensing) with warning)
Patent 5558415: Method of enhancing the reliablity in operation of a brake system with electronic control of the brake force distribution
(FLUID-PRESSURE AND ANALOGOUS BRAKE SYSTEMS : SPEED-CONTROLLED : Front-rear axle apportioning or speed difference : Sensing deceleration then acceleration)
Patent 5558416: Cabinet for displaying objects
(SUPPORTS: CABINET STRUCTURE : SHOW-CASE TYPE : With closure (e.g., door) : And operator : Pivoted support)
Patent 5558417: Carousel cabinet
(SUPPORTS: CABINET STRUCTURE : MOVABLY MOUNTED CABINET HOUSING : Wheeled : Including roll-out assembly : And exterior shelf)
Patent 5558418: Furniture assembly for a compact desk
(SUPPORTS: CABINET STRUCTURE : WITH MOVABLE COMPONENTS : Door-type closure having article support : Linear operator)
Patent 5558419: Pull-out freezer floor for refrigerator and freezers
(SUPPORTS: CABINET STRUCTURE : SPACED INSULATED WALL : Refrigerator cabinet : Including particular storage compartment : Pivoted support)
Patent 5558420: Flat lighting device
(ILLUMINATION : EDGE LIGHTED PANEL : Housing : Holder : Type of surface)
Patent 5558421: Decorative fiber optic lamp
(ILLUMINATION : LIGHT FIBER, ROD, OR PIPE : Ornamental or decorative : Jewelry)
Patent 5558422: Decorative fiber optic light
(ILLUMINATION : LIGHT FIBER, ROD, OR PIPE : Ornamental or decorative : Jewelry)
Patent 5558423: Headlights for motor vehicles
(ILLUMINATION : SUPPORTED BY VEHICLE STRUCTURE (E.G., ESPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE) : Light modifier : Including selected wavelength modifier : Headlight)
Patent 5558424: Emergency vehicle light bar assembly
(ILLUMINATION : SUPPORTED BY VEHICLE STRUCTURE (E.G., ESPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE) : Visual identification light : Emergency : Lever or link actuated)
Patent 5558425: Fluorescent tube cabin lighting
(ILLUMINATION : SUPPORTED BY VEHICLE STRUCTURE (E.G., ESPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE) : Automobile : Interior : Ceiling : Through link and lever transmission means)
Patent 5558426: Aerodynamic wheel lights for automotive vehicle
(ILLUMINATION : SUPPORTED BY VEHICLE STRUCTURE (E.G., ESPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE) : Automobile : Wheel spindle, axle, or hub cap : Turn signal indicator)
Patent 5558427: Base structure for a three section type third braking light which can be converted into a triangular failure warning light
(ILLUMINATION : SUPPORTED BY VEHICLE STRUCTURE (E.G., ESPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE) : Automobile : Windshield or window : Turn signal indicator)
Patent 5558428: Portable reading light device
(ILLUMINATION : WITH WEARING APPAREL OR BODY SUPPORT : Head covering or clamp : Including specific light bulb mounting)
Patent 5558429: Portable lighting device
(ILLUMINATION : WITH CONTAINER : With closure controlled switch : Subceiling)
Patent 5558430: Dual beam flashlight
(ILLUMINATION : SELF POWERED LAMP : Having plural lamp bulbs or lamp sockets : Dome structure)
Patent 5558431: Replaceable warning light lens protector
(ILLUMINATION : SUPPORTED BY VEHICLE STRUCTURE (E.G., ESPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE) : Visual identification light : Emergency : Lever or link actuated)
Patent 5558432: Drum mixer having a combined heating/mixing zone with aggregate entry at both ends
(AGITATING : MORTAR MIXER TYPE : With heating or drying : Heating mixing chamber : By hot gases to interior :)
Patent 5558433: Conical tiltable auger apparatus for continuously feeding extrusion and/or rolling machines with viscous material.
(AGITATING : RUBBER OR HEAVY PLASTIC WORKING : With specified feed means : Screw feeder distinct from agitator : Plural screws : Specified rotational mounting)
Patent 5558434: Method for preventing accumulation of sludge in a coal water mixture storage tank
(AGITATING : HAVING INTERRELATED FEED AND DISCHARGE MEANS : Recirculating from and to mixing chamber : Directly : Actuated by rotary movement of unbalanced-weight shaft)
Patent 5558435: System for mixing liquids
(AGITATING : WITH WEIGHING : Recirculating from and to mixing chamber)
Patent 5558436: Thermally isolated room temperature sensing apparatus
(THERMAL MEASURING AND TESTING : HOUSING, SUPPORT, OR ADJUNCT : Mechanical (e.g., expansion or contraction of materials))
Patent 5558437: Dynamically balanced orbital shaker
(AGITATING : BY MOVEMENT OF SUPPORT FOR REMOVABLE MIXING CHAMBER : Adjustable)
Patent 5558438: Bag with reenforced handle and resealable pour spout opening
(FLEXIBLE BAGS : LIFTING OR SUSPENDING ELEMENT (E.G., HANDLE) : Unitary with bag (e.g., element formed by hand hole) : Bag material includes hand-receiving aperture :)
Patent 5558439: Wedge zipper
(FLEXIBLE BAGS : WITH CLOSURE : Rib and groove : Having securing element designed to extend through aligned openings in bag material (e.g., stitching, etc.))
Patent 5558440: Article for retaining objects
(FLEXIBLE BAGS : WITH CLOSURE : Including closure flap which overlaps sidewall exterior when closed : Reusable : Flap side edges permanently secured to bag (e.g., sandwich bag type) : Aperture extends through closure flap)
Patent 5558441: Receptacle
(FLEXIBLE BAGS : WITH VENTING OR VENTILATION MEANS : Overlapped flaps)
Patent 5558442: Linear motion bearing assembly
(BEARINGS : LINEAR BEARING : Recirculating : Specified pad, liner, wear plate or race structure; bearing material)
Patent 5558443: Shaft seal for hydrodynamic bearing unit
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Fluid bearing : Radial and thrust : Grooved thrust bearing surface : Gas bearing)
Patent 5558444: Bearings having spaced pads and methods of making the same
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Fluid bearing : Thrust : Pivoted fluid pad : Gas bearing)
Patent 5558445: Self-contained hydrodynamic bearing unit and seals
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Plain bearing : With specified seal : Fluid barrier : Gas bearing)
Patent 5558446: Bearing arrangement with gravity-fed lubrication
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Plain bearing : Lubricating : For thrust bearing : Pad mounting structure)
Patent 5558447: Roller bearing
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Plain bearing : for rotary member : Roller : For vertical shaft)
Patent 5558448: Rolling bearing
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Antifriction bearing : Radial bearing : Lubricating : Cage structure : Having bolt securing means)
Patent 5558449: Simultaneous two-face printing machine
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : FOR TYPING ON REVERSE SURFACE OF RECORD-MEDIUM : Usable selectively (e.g., for powered or manual operation, alternative usable functions, etc.))
Patent 5558450: Ink ribbon fabric foundation
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : INCLUDING INTERPOSED INKING DEVICE (E.G., RIBBON) FOR RECORD-MEDIUM : Ribbon, per se : Particular ribbon material : Particular weave pattern : Wherein ink is entrapped in ribbon material (e.g., microcapsules, micropores, etc.))
Patent 5558451: Shiftable guide member with rollers in a sheet feeding apparatus
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : SHEET OR WEB (E.G., RECORD-MEDIUM FEEDING MECHANISM) : Including friction-feed means (e.g., band) : By roller couple (e.g., rotatable pinch rollers, etc.) : Including lower feed-roller(s) (e.g., pressure roller, etc.) : Adjustable aligner (e.g., with lock))
Patent 5558452: Holder tube for writing instrument
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : WITH MEANS TO ATTACH OR CONFORM TO BODY OF USER : At discharge portion of implement)
Patent 5558453: Container and applicator combination
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : INCLUDING MEANS FOR DISPENSING MATERIAL DIRECTLY TO WORK SURFACE : Sealed-cartridge receiver with flow-establishing means)
Patent 5558454: One-piece laser/ink jet printable divider which is folded over at the binding edge
(BINDER DEVICE RELEASABLY ENGAGING APERTURE OR NOTCH OF SHEET : SHEET : Face member)
Patent 5558455: Break-away banner rod fitter
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : INCLUDING FRANGIBLE COMPONENT :)
Patent 5558456: Drive bearing arrangements for watercraft
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : INTERFITTED MEMBERS : Longitudinally splined or fluted rod : Axially extending)
Patent 5558457: Chucking device for fixing a hollow shaft to a shaft
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : INTERFITTED MEMBERS : Radially interposed shim or bushing : Wedging or camming : Engaged by axial movement : Threaded actuator : Retainer extends through aligned recesses)
Patent 5558458: Connector
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : ROD SIDE TO PLATE OR SIDE : Lapped rod ends : Plural channels in connector)
Patent 5558459: Wave suppression means for large waves
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : BANK, SHORE, OR BED PROTECTION : Wave or flow dissipation : Mattress)
Patent 5558460: Apparatus for enhancing wave height in ocean waves
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : BANK, SHORE, OR BED PROTECTION : Wave or flow dissipation : Polypod : Openwork)
Patent 5558461: Tubular gutter system
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : DRAINAGE OR IRRIGATION : Porous or apertured pipe, flume, or tileway : At outlet or intake)
Patent 5558462: Flat plate fish screen system
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : FLUID CONTROL, TREATMENT, OR CONTAINMENT : Flow control : Fishway : With flow restrictor or ramp)
Patent 5558463: Soil remediation apparatus and method
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : SOIL REMEDIATION : In situ contaminant removal or stabilization : With treatment : Chemical : With heat : With heat)
Patent 5558464: System for conveying a fluid through an under-the-ground location and method of making the same
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : SUBTERRANEAN OR SUBMARINE PIPE OR CABLE LAYING, RETRIEVING, MANIPULATING, OR TREATING : Lining)
Patent 5558465: Method and device for laying an underground telecommunications cable
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : SUBTERRANEAN OR SUBMARINE PIPE OR CABLE LAYING, RETRIEVING, MANIPULATING, OR TREATING : By means advancing along terrain and guiding pipe or cable into subterranean position : Simultaneous laying of plural parallel pipes or cables : By joining successive sections of line)
Patent 5558466: Diving mask with a structure for drain and flow guide
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : DIVING : Suit or accessory therefor : Pipe splitting, breaking, or expanding)
Patent 5558467: Deep water offshore apparatus
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : MARINE STRUCTURE OR FABRICATION THEREOF : With continuous surface access)
Patent 5558468: Method and apparatus for erecting a marine structure
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : MARINE STRUCTURE OR FABRICATION THEREOF : Floatable to site and supported by marine floor : With assembly of sectional supporting structure at site : Guide integral with or rigidly fixed to plow)
Patent 5558469: Rotating pile guide
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : FOUNDATION : Columnar structure (e.g., pier, pile) : Process or apparatus for installing : Having tensioner)
Patent 5558470: System and method for adjustably anchoring traffic barriers and wall facing panels to the soldier beams of a wall
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : EARTH TREATMENT OR CONTROL : Rock or earth bolt or anchor : With retaining wall : Breaking canister or packet)
Patent 5558471: Device for injecting chemicals into the soil
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : EARTH TREATMENT OR CONTROL : Chemical : Cementitious (e.g., grouting) : Injector : Diametrically retractable core)
Patent 5558472: Method and apparatus for transporting particles
(CONVEYORS: FLUID CURRENT : WITH MEANS TO CONTROL CONVEYING FLUID OR MOVEMENT OF LOAD IN RESPONSE TO SENSED CONDITION : Control of conveying fluid : Controlled by coded load)
Patent 5558473: Labyrinth seal coal injector
(CONVEYORS: FLUID CURRENT : WITH DIVERSE POWER-DRIVEN CONVEYOR : Rotary : Screw : Feeding to fluid conveyor inlet : Fluid jet at conveyor inlet : Plural screws)
Patent 5558474: Apparatus for discharging particulate material
(CONVEYORS: FLUID CURRENT : INTAKE TO FLUID CURRENT CONVEYOR : Load receptacle type : With valve between receptacle and fluid conveyor : With conical plug valve between receptacles)
Patent 5558475: Ball nose end mills
(CUTTERS, FOR SHAPING : ROTARY CUTTING TOOL : Face or end mill : With cutting edge entirely across end of tool (e.g., router bit, end mill, etc.) : Sectional support)
Patent 5558476: Dual-motor-driven drilling machine and method of controlling currents flowing in motors
(CUTTING BY USE OF ROTATING AXIALLY MOVING TOOL : PROCESSES :)
Patent 5558477: Vibration damping system using active negative capacitance shunt circuit with piezoelectric reaction mass actuator
(CUTTING BY USE OF ROTATING AXIALLY MOVING TOOL : TOOL-CARRIER WITH VIBRATION-DAMPING MEANS : Relative motion of splined shaft and tool-support causing release of tool from operating position)
Patent 5558478: Device for transferring a torque to a tool in a hand tool apparatus
(CUTTING BY USE OF ROTATING AXIALLY MOVING TOOL : TOOL OR TOOL WITH SUPPORT : Including detailed shank : Axially spaced)
Patent 5558479: Wall anchor accommodating fasteners of varying thread diameters
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : THREADED FASTENER LOCKED TO A DISCREET STRUCTURE (E.G., PLATE, RAIL, WHEEL) : Nut, and means to engage substructure on its opposite faces for retaining nut at aperture therein, formed as unitary component : Fastener having a deformable portion or deforms substructure (e.g., prong) : Nut assembled to substructure utilizing cooperating regions on both : Nut is externally and internally threaded cylinder : Each twisted about its radial axis)
Patent 5558480: Bolt for truss, wherein the bolt has shaft portions separated by a groove and a stopper having protrusions engaged in the groove
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : HEADED FASTENER ELEMENT WITH NUT, WASHER, SECURING MEANS OR CAP : Headed bolt or screw with threads and complementary nut : Having washer : Plural end legs)
Patent 5558481: Self-locking quick disengagement nut for clamps and the like
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : INTERNALLY THREADED FASTENER ELEMENT, E.G., NUT, ETC. : Multipart : Including movable threaded segments : Tapered)
Patent 5558482: Multi-chamber system
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : APPARATUS FOR MOVING MATERIAL BETWEEN ZONES HAVING DIFFERENT PRESSURES AND INHIBITING CHANGE IN PRESSURE GRADIENT THEREBETWEEN : Discharging of chamber by gravity, and means beyond exit thereof to guide, move, or stop material)
Patent 5558483: Article transfer apparatus with vacuum operated work holder and articulated work holder mover
(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 5558484: Apparatus for dispensing particulate material
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : STATIC RECEPTACLE AND MEANS FOR CHARGING OR DISCHARGING, OR FACILITATING THE CHARGING OR DISCHARGING OF, THE RECEPTACLE : Charging or charge-distributing means : Having charge distributing means of driven type : Rotary type : Pivotably or rotatably)
Patent 5558485: Lift and dump apparatus
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : DEVICE FOR EMPTYING PORTABLE RECEPTACLE : Rotary cradle : Oscillated : Receptacle lowered onto support to eject article therefrom)
Patent 5558486: Snowmobile trailer with front gravel guards
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : SELF-LOADING OR UNLOADING VEHICLES : Conveyor : Skidway : With means for preventing movement of load relative thereto)
Patent 5558487: Transporting system for an article
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : HORIZONTALLY SWINGING LOAD SUPPORT : Swinging about pivot : And moving load support radially with respect to pivot : Pivot swinging about second pivot)
Patent 5558488: Apparatus for stacking books
(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 : Includes carrier having distinct supports each successively receiving a stack thereon : Articles received and stack discharged at interfingering location)
Patent 5558489: Mass feeder for product delivery system
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : APPARATUS FOR MOVING INTERSUPPORTING ARTICLES INTO, WITHIN, OR FROM FREESTANDING, ORDERLY LAYERED, OR MUTUALLY STABILIZING ORDERLY GROUP : Stack forming apparatus : Positions lowest article of stack first : Includes support vertically alignable with stack then shiftable from beneath article : Support carried or formed by endless belt conveyor : With belt and article moving vertically together above discharge : And additional noncoaxial endless belt coacting therewith to support article above discharge :)
Patent 5558490: Liquid pump
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WITH MEANS FOR RE-ENTRY OF WORKING FLUID TO BLADE SET (E.G., RE-ENTRY TYPE DEVICE, PASSAGE, ETC.) : Turbine regenerative pump : Having selectively adjustable vane or working fluid control means)
Patent 5558491: Unitized product seal for pumps
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WITH LUBRICATING, SEALING, PACKING OR BEARING MEANS HAVING INTERNAL WORKING FLUID CONNECTION (E.G., FLUID OR FLUID BIASED SEAL, ETC.) : For shaft sealing, packing, lubricating or bearing means : Plural, axially spaced blades in each path)
Patent 5558492: Paint sprayer with inlet silencer
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WITH SOUND OR VIBRATORY WAVE ABSORBING OR PREVENTING MEANS OR ARRANGEMENT : Diverse fluids to motor)
Patent 5558493: Forced air cooling apparatus having blower and air current regulating plate that reduces eddy air current at inlet of blower
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WORKING FLUID PASSAGE OR DISTRIBUTING MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH RUNNER (E.G., CASING, ETC.) : Vane or deflector : Axially directed inlet and tangential outlet)
Patent 5558494: Flow control apparatus and method
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WORKING FLUID PASSAGE OR DISTRIBUTING MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH RUNNER (E.G., CASING, ETC.) : Vane or deflector : Axially directed inlet and tangential outlet)
Patent 5558495: Electromagnetic heating devices, particularly for ram air turbines
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : WITH HEATING, COOLING OR THERMAL INSULATION MEANS : Water or marine propellers)
Patent 5558496: Removing particles from gas turbine coolant
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : WITH HEATING, COOLING OR THERMAL INSULATION MEANS : Water or marine propellers)
Patent 5558497: Airfoil vibration damping device
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : WITH HEATING, COOLING OR THERMAL INSULATION MEANS : Changing state mass within or fluid flow through working member or carrier : Blade inserts : Laminated or porous skin)
Patent 5558498: Propeller shaft assembly for marine propulsion system
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : PLURAL IMPELLERS HAVING RELATIVE MOVEMENT OR INDEPENDENT SUPPORTS : Coaxial rotation : Oppositely rotating impellers : Engine driven : Plural impellers)
Patent 5558499: Centrifugal blower wheel with backward curved blades
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : ROTOR HAVING FLOW CONFINING OR DEFLECTING WEB, SHROUD OR CONTINUOUS PASSAGE : Radially extending web or end plate : Circumferentially and radially continuous web or end plate : Having opposed annular surface between adjacent blades : Turbo-machine)
Patent 5558500: Elastomeric seal for axial dovetail rotor blades
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : SPECIFIC WORKING MEMBER MOUNT : Blade received in well or slot : Having blade locking means : Split impeller hub)
Patent 5558501: Portable ceiling fan
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : SUPPORT MOUNTING, CARRIER OR FAIRING STRUCTURE : Radial flow devices)
Patent 5558502: Turbo pump and supply system with the pump
(PUMPS : CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL OF PUMP DRIVE MOTOR : Responsive to accumulation of pumped liquid in receiver : Fluid and motor controls separately responsive to diverse conditions)
Patent 5558503: High-pressure cleaning device with bypass mechanism and pulsation dampeming
(PUMPS : WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE PUMPED FLUID CONTROL : Pressure responsive relief or bypass valve : Plural bypass or relief paths)
Patent 5558504: Magnetostrictive pump for applying pastes and adhesives
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Magnetostrictive chamber : Mechanically interconnected pump and fluid motor distributors)
Patent 5558505: Molten metal pump support post and apparatus for removing it from a base
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Including means for facilitating assembly or disassembly of pump to or from motor or fixed support : Pump within armature)
Patent 5558506: Pneumatically shifted reciprocating pump
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Fluid motor : Common pumping and motor working member : With additional unitary common pumping and motor working member : Plural collapsible walls)
Patent 5558507: Hose pump using angularly staggered eccentric disks with projecting stub shafts
(PUMPS : EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER TYPE : Elongated flexible chamber wall progressively deformed : Plural bellows)
Patent 5558508: Reed-type discharge valve arrangement for a hermetic compressor
(PUMPS : EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER TYPE : Having pumping chamber pressure responsive distributor : Distributor positioned opposite pumping member end face : Transverse to axis of pumping member)
Patent 5558509: Sliding-blade water jet propulsion apparatus for watercraft
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : WITH PLURAL WORKING FLUID INLET OR OUTLET PASSAGES : Sliding vane)
Patent 5558510: Scroll compressor having wrap elements with rigidified inner ends
(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 5558511: Sliding vane machine having vane guides and inlet opening regulation
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : WORKING CHAMBER SURFACE EXPRESSED MATHEMATICALLY : Seal element between stationary cylinder parts)
Patent 5558512: Fluid compressor with vertical longitudinal axis
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : WITH SUPPLY OR EXHAUST PASSAGE IN WORKING MEMBER : Supply or exhaust passage through working member center of rotation : Passage extending through working member center of rotation)
Patent 5558513: Vapor catalyst system for combustion
(COMBUSTION : PROCESS OF COMBUSTION OR BURNER OPERATION : Feeding flame modifying additive :)
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