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Patent 5571096: Absorbent article having breathable side panels
(SURGERY : MEANS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING BODY FLUIDS OR WASTE MATERIAL (E.G., RECEPTACLES, ETC.) : Absorbent pad for external or internal application and supports therefor (e.g., catamenial devices, diapers, etc.) : Containing layers having differing absorption characteristics (e.g., flow control, wicking, etc.) : Needled or punched layer : Discontinuous coating or treatment of layer)
Patent 5571097: Adhesive tape tab closure system
(SURGERY : MEANS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING BODY FLUIDS OR WASTE MATERIAL (E.G., RECEPTACLES, ETC.) : Absorbent pad for external or internal application and supports therefor (e.g., catamenial devices, diapers, etc.) : Pad having means for securing pad during use : Adhesive tab fastener element : Shoulder supported garment)
Patent 5571098: Laser surgical devices
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Light application : Applicators : Placed in body : With optical fiber :)
Patent 5571099: Side firing probe
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Light application : Applicators : With beam shaping or redirecting (e.g., lens) : With optical fiber)
Patent 5571100: Electrosurgical apparatus
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Electrical application : Applicators : Coagulation)
Patent 5571101: Electrosurgical electrode for DCR surgical procedure
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Electrical application : Applicators : Cutting : By needle)
Patent 5571102: System for spinal osteosynthesis
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Internal fixation means : Spinal positioner or stabilizer : Cyclable or incrementable)
Patent 5571103: Method for the fixation of bone
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Internal fixation means : Intramedullary fixator : Cyclable or incrementable)
Patent 5571104: Surgical anchor and method for using the same
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Internal fixation means : Orthopedic fastener : Multi-element or coated plate)
Patent 5571105: Osteosynthesis apparatus for the fixation of bone fragments
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Internal fixation means : Orthopedic fastener : Bone cerclage device : Having separable and distinct plate elements)
Patent 5571106: Surgical cutting instrument
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Orthopedic cutting instrument : Reamer or drill : Staple or similar driven fastener)
Patent 5571107: Laser surgical apparatus for sculpting a cornea using a diffractive optical element and method of using the same
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Light application : Ophthalmic :)
Patent 5571108: Binocular stereo microscope
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Light application : Systems : Cataracts or glaucoma)
Patent 5571109: System for the immobilization of vertebrae
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Internal fixation means : Spinal positioner or stabilizer : Cyclable or incrementable)
Patent 5571110: Orthopedic saw guide for use in a robot-aided system for surgery
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Means for use in bone reperation : Osteotomy jig or fixture : Knee or knee joint : Having separable and distinct plate elements)
Patent 5571111: Instrument for orienting, inserting and impacting an acetabular cup prosthesis including prosthesis retaining head arrangement
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Means for use in bone reperation : Acetabular cup positioner : Femoral head)
Patent 5571112: Method and apparatus for inserting an intraocular lens
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Means for removing, inserting or aiding in the removal or insertion of eye lens material : Means for use in bone reperation)
Patent 5571113: Surgical probe with tips for plastic lens implantation in the eye
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Means for removing, inserting or aiding in the removal or insertion of eye lens material : Means for use in bone reperation)
Patent 5571114: Mechanism to advance or withdraw objects in lumens or cavities of mammals
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Means for inserting or removing conduit within body : Means for use in bone reperation)
Patent 5571115: Manipulator apparatus
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Obstetric or gynecological instruments : With collecting means for removed material)
Patent 5571116: Non-invasive treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier : By severing)
Patent 5571117: Method of endoscopic stapling and suturing and instrument therefor
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier : By severing)
Patent 5571118: Apparatus for stimulating penile, scrotal, anal, vaginal and clitoral tissue
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical energy applicator : Placed in body : Rectum, vagina, or uterus : Suture-type)
Patent 5571119: Retractable suture needle with self-contained driver
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier : Mechanical suture or ligature applier : Spool feeds suture to needle : With mechanical means for applying tension (e.g., gearing, reels, etc.))
Patent 5571120: Ligating instrument and methods of ligating tissue in endoscopic operative procedures
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier : Suturing or ligating aid or guide : Means for clamping needle to handle)
Patent 5571121: Atraumatic clamp for temporary occlusion of blood vessels
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Surgical mesh, connector, clip, clamp or band : Occluding clip, clamp, or band : Artery or vein : Removable)
Patent 5571122: Unitary removal of plaque
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Blood vessel, duct or teat cutter, scrapper or abrader : Occluding clip, clamp, or band)
Patent 5571124: Apparatus and method for performing surgery on the cornea of an eye
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Corneal cutter or guide for corneal cutter : By electrical or thermal application)
Patent 5571125: Penis-clamping device for the incontinent
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Surgical mesh, connector, clip, clamp or band : Occluding clip, clamp, or band : Connector is single element)
Patent 5571126: Fan spray surgical probe
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Cutting, puncturing or piercing : By electrical or thermal application)
Patent 5571127: Scalpel handle having retractable blade support and method of use
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Cutting, puncturing or piercing : By electrical or thermal application)
Patent 5571128: Safety surgical instrument
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Cutting, puncturing or piercing : By electrical or thermal application)
Patent 5571129: Surgical cutting instrument with improved cleaning capability and ease of use
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Cutting, puncturing or piercing : Cutter carried on elongated probe-like member : Artery or vein)
Patent 5571130: Atherectomy and prostectomy system
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Cutting, puncturing or piercing : Cutter carried on elongated probe-like member : Recriprocating or oscillating cutter : Removable)
Patent 5571131: Back biting punch
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Cutting, puncturing or piercing : Punch : Spring driven or biased into cutting position)
Patent 5571132: Self activated finger lancet
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Cutting, puncturing or piercing : Lancet : Spring driven or biased into cutting position : Removable)
Patent 5571133: Penetrating instrument with sequential indication of entry into anatomical cavities
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Cutting, puncturing or piercing : Puncturing or piercing : Spring driven or biased into cutting position)
Patent 5571134: Safety penetrating instrument with penetrating member and safety member moving during penetration and triggered safety member protrusion
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Cutting, puncturing or piercing : Puncturing or piercing : Spring driven or biased into cutting position)
Patent 5571135: Stent delivery apparatus and method
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : ARTERIAL PROSTHESIS (I.E., BLOOD VESSEL) : Stent combined with surgical delivery system (e.g., surgical tools, delivery sheath, etc.) : Expandable stent with constraining means :)
Patent 5571136: Forceps with guide wire
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Forceps : Head)
Patent 5571137: Endoscopic instrument system and method
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Forceps : Jaw structure : Horn bender)
Patent 5571138: Surgical stretching device for the expansion of tissue
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Sutureless closure : Material placed on opposed sides of incision or wound : Means to draw opposed sides of incision into apposition : Screw, rack and pinion or pawl and racket : Pressurized cement placement)
Patent 5571139: Bidirectional suture anchor
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Suture retaining means (e.g., buttons) : Organic material containing)
Patent 5571140: Infant teether and training toothbrush
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Oral pacifier : Nipple attachment or structure : Pull out or frangible)
Patent 5571141: Device and method for cardiac arrhythmia therapy with failure detection and backup
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical therapeutic systems : Cardioverting/defibrillating :)
Patent 5571142: Non-invasive monitoring and treatment of subjects in cardiac arrest using ECG parameters predictive of outcome
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical therapeutic systems : Cardioverting/defibrillating :)
Patent 5571143: Heart Stimulator
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical therapeutic systems : Heart rate regulating (e.g., pacing) : Computing energy required or contact impedance)
Patent 5571144: Method of verifying capture of the atrium by a cardiac stimulator
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical therapeutic systems : Heart rate regulating (e.g., pacing) : Testing or monitoring pacer function : Measuring pacing, threshold, capture margin, or contact impedance : Respiratory movement)
Patent 5571145: Rigid electrical plug assembly with strain relief
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical therapeutic systems : Heart rate regulating (e.g., pacing) : Feature of generator-applicator connection : Assurance of security, accuracy, or completion of programming procedure)
Patent 5571146: Technique for welding dissimilar metals
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical therapeutic systems : Heart rate regulating (e.g., pacing) : Feature of generator-applicator connection : Assurance of security, accuracy, or completion of programming procedure)
Patent 5571147: Thermal denervation of an intervertebral disc for relief of back pain
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Thermal applicators : Electric current : Localized application : By partially or wholly implanted device)
Patent 5571148: Implantable multichannel stimulator
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical therapeutic systems : Promoting auditory function : Producing aural effects by stimulation : By partially or wholly implanted device : Respiratory movement)
Patent 5571149: Non-intrusive analgesic neuroaugmentive and iontophoretic delivery apparatus and management system
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical therapeutic systems : Pulse signal : With one pulse and one oscillating signal component)
Patent 5571150: Treatment of patients in coma by nerve stimulation
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical therapeutic systems : Pulse signal : With one pulse and one oscillating signal component)
Patent 5571151: Method for contemporaneous application of laser energy and localized pharmacologic therapy
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Light application : With fluid circulation)
Patent 5571152: Microminiature illuminator for administering photodynamic therapy
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Light application : Lamp and casing : Internal application : By partially or wholly implanted device)
Patent 5571153: Device for hyperthermia treatment
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Thermal applicators : Electric current : Ultraviolet)
Patent 5571154: Microwave deep-diathermy apparatus
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Thermal applicators : Electromagnetic radiation (e.g., infrared) : Microwave or RF (high frequency) : With temperature sensing : Respiratory movement)
Patent 5571155: Thermo-pad
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Thermal applicators : Thermal material receptacle : Hand or foot)
Patent 5571156: Switched implantable electrical stimulator leads
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical energy applicator : Placed in body : Hand or foot)
Patent 5571157: Endocardial lead with reduced diameter tip portion and method for making such lead
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical energy applicator : Placed in body : Hand or foot)
Patent 5571158: Stimulation Electrode
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical energy applicator : Placed in body : Heart : With nonpolarizing, impedance matching, or antithrombogenic electrode material : Respiratory movement)
Patent 5571159: Temporary atrial defibrillation catheter and method
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical energy applicator : Placed in body : Heart : Catheter or endocardial (inside heart) type : Respiratory movement)
Patent 5571160: Permanently curved sleeve for shaping an electrode cable, and method for implanting the cable with the sleeve
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical energy applicator : Placed in body : Heart : Catheter or endocardial (inside heart) type : Respiratory movement)
Patent 5571161: Apparatus and method for implanting electrical leads in the heart
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical energy applicator : Placed in body : Heart : Catheter or endocardial (inside heart) type : Respiratory movement)
Patent 5571162: Transvenous defibrillation lead with side hooks
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical energy applicator : Placed in body : Heart : Catheter or endocardial (inside heart) type : Respiratory movement)
Patent 5571163: Combination pacing and defibrillating lead having atrial sensing capability and method
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical energy applicator : Placed in body : Heart : Catheter or endocardial (inside heart) type : Stimulating plural chambers (e.g., atrium and ventricle) :)
Patent 5571164: Cardiac electrode device having at least a portion thereof which is ribbon shaped
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical energy applicator : Placed in body : Heart : Catheter or endocardial (inside heart) type : Respiratory movement)
Patent 5571165: X-ray transmissive transcutaneous stimulating electrode
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical energy applicator : Applying electrical energy to the heart through intact skin (e.g., defibrillator paddle-type) : Overlying eye)
Patent 5571166: Method of making an intraluminal stent
(SURGERY : MISCELLANEOUS : Methods : Holding strap extending circumferentially of head or neck)
Patent 5571167: Bypass grafting method
(SURGERY : MISCELLANEOUS : Methods : Holding strap extending circumferentially of head or neck)
Patent 5571168: Pull back stent delivery system
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : ARTERIAL PROSTHESIS (I.E., BLOOD VESSEL) : Stent combined with surgical delivery system (e.g., surgical tools, delivery sheath, etc.) :)
Patent 5571169: Anti-stenotic method and product for occluded and partially occluded arteries
(SURGERY : MISCELLANEOUS : Methods : Holding strap extending circumferentially of head or neck)
Patent 5571170: Method and apparatus for bilateral intra-aortic bypass
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : ARTERIAL PROSTHESIS (I.E., BLOOD VESSEL) : Stent combined with surgical delivery system (e.g., surgical tools, delivery sheath, etc.) :)
Patent 5571171: Method for repairing an artery in a body
(SURGERY : MISCELLANEOUS : Methods : Holding strap extending circumferentially of head or neck)
Patent 5571172: Method and apparatus for endoscopic grafting
(SURGERY : MISCELLANEOUS : Methods : Holding strap extending circumferentially of head or neck)
Patent 5571173: Graft to repair a body passageway
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : ARTERIAL PROSTHESIS (I.E., BLOOD VESSEL) : Stent in combination with graft : Expandable stent with constraining means)
Patent 5571174: Method of assembling a tissue heart valve
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Valve or choke making : With metallurgical bonding)
Patent 5571175: Suture guard for prosthetic heart valve
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : HEART VALVE : Annular member for supporting artificial heart valve : Sewing ring : Slot in annular support member)
Patent 5571176: Partially autogenous four chambered heart
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : CORPOREAL ARTIFICIAL HEART, HEART ASSIST (E.G., IMPLANTABLE BLOOD PUMP, ETC.), CONTROL REGULATOR, OR POWER SUPPLY THEREFOR, OR METHOD OF OPERATION THEREFOR : Powered by muscle : Sewing ring)
Patent 5571177: IOL structured for post-operative re-positioning and method for post-operative IOL re-positioning
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : EYE PROSTHESIS (E.G., LENS OR CORNEAL IMPLANT, OR ARTIFICIAL EYE, ETC.) : Intraocular lens : Having supporting structure for lens : Specific supporting structure (e.g., haptic, plate, etc.) : Haptic includes notch :)
Patent 5571178: Breast implant introducer
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : BREAST PROSTHESIS : Implantable : Material characteristic of lens)
Patent 5571179: Dimensionally adjustable soft tissue expander and method
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : BREAST PROSTHESIS : Implantable : Material characteristic of lens)
Patent 5571180: Tool for loading flexible flange into retainer
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : LARYNX, TRACHEA, TRACHEOBRONCHIAL PROSTHESIS OR COMBINATION THEREOF : Implantable)
Patent 5571181: Soft tissue closure systems
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Having bio-absorbable component : Having textured surface)
Patent 5571182: Textured micro implants
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Tissue : Having micro particles : Including natural bone tissue)
Patent 5571183: Use of starch and starch derivatives as filler material in prostheses
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Hollow or tubular part or organ (e.g., bladder, urethra, bronchi, bile duct, etc.) : Inflatable : Including natural bone tissue)
Patent 5571184: Graft fixation device and method of using
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Ligament or tendon : Including ligament anchor means : Lens has specific coating)
Patent 5571185: Process for the production of a bone implant and a bone implant produced thereby
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Bone : Joint bone : Hip joint bone : Toe bone)
Patent 5571186: Pharmaceutical bone growth-promoting composition and process
(DRUG, BIO-AFFECTING AND BODY TREATING COMPOSITIONS : PREPARATIONS CHARACTERIZED BY SPECIAL PHYSICAL FORM : Implant or insert : Surgical implant or material : Coated particulate form (e.g., liposome, etc.))
Patent 5571187: Implant having a metallic porous surface
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : MISCELLANEOUS : With article or article holder)
Patent 5571188: Process for treating a metallic surgical implant
(COATING PROCESSES : MEDICAL OR DENTAL PURPOSE PRODUCT; PARTS; SUBCOMBINATIONS; INTERMEDIATES (E.G., BALLOON CATHETER, SPLINT) : Implantable permanent prosthesis (i.e., artificial body member) (e.g., pacemaker, lens, cornea, glaucoma shunt, heart valve, muscle, spinal disc, breast, internal organ) : For mineralized body part (e.g., bone, tooth, crown, hip) : Significant color or other intended appearance altering layer formed (e.g., shining, indicia))
Patent 5571189: Expandable fabric implant for stabilizing the spinal motion segment
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Bone : Spine bone : Having a fluid filled chamber : One filament)
Patent 5571190: Implant for the replacement of vertebrae and/or stabilization and fixing of the spinal column
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Bone : Spine bone : Removable)
Patent 5571191: Artificial facet joint
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Bone : Spine bone : Removable)
Patent 5571192: Prosthetic vertebral implant
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Bone : Spine bone : Removable)
Patent 5571193: Implant with reinforced resorbable stem
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Bone : Including bioactive coating : Having porous outer surface)
Patent 5571194: Femoral augmentation system for artificial knee joint
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Bone : Joint bone : Knee joint bone : Including bone augmentative means :)
Patent 5571195: Prothesis for an artificial joint having a wear particle collection capability
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Bone : Joint bone : Stem structure : Including intermediate elastic joint component connecting two joint bones)
Patent 5571196: Patello-femoral joint replacement device and method
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Bone : Joint bone : Knee joint bone : Patellar bone : And a member secured to femoral bone :)
Patent 5571197: Knee position indicator
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Bone : Joint bone : Knee joint bone : Having member secured to femoral and tibial bones : Patellar made of two connected pieces)
Patent 5571198: Acetabular shell with selectively available bone screw holds
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Bone : Joint bone : Hip joint bone : Acetabular cup : Cup includes closure means for closing anchoring hole means : Including locking means between cups)
Patent 5571200: Acetabular cup, method and tool for installing the same
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Bone : Joint bone : Hip joint bone : Combined with surgical tool : Including an intermediate bearing cup)
Patent 5571201: Prosthetic acetabular cup and method of implant
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Bone : Joint bone : Hip joint bone : Acetabular cup : Oblong : Locking element between cups)
Patent 5571202: Shaft for an articulation endoprosthesis
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Bone : Joint bone : Hip joint bone : Femoral stem : Having anchoring means to attach artificial femoral stem to natural femoral bone : Screw anchoring means : Locking ring)
Patent 5571203: Bone-conserving hip system
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Bone : Joint bone : Hip joint bone : Total femoral bone (i.e., including joint head and femoral stem) : Including protruding means projects into a bore in femoral stem or neck : Including an intermediate coupler between joint head and protruding means)
Patent 5571204: Femoral prosthesis
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Bone : Joint bone : Hip joint bone : Femoral stem : Having a cement channel : Including neck anchoring means)
Patent 5571205: System for controlling artificial knee joint action in an above knee prosthesis
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : HAVING ELECTRICAL ACTUATOR : Having means to promote cellular attachment)
Patent 5571206: Leg amputee orthosis
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : LEG : Bioelectrical (e.g., myoelectric, etc.))
Patent 5571207: Prosthetic pylon having uniform flexure characteristics
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : LEG : Bioelectrical (e.g., myoelectric, etc.))
Patent 5571208: Reinforced prosthetic polyurethane hypobaric sleeve
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : LEG : Suspender or attachment from natural leg : Foot covering or support)
Patent 5571209: Post-operative protective prosthesis
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : LEG : Socket holder : Foot covering or support)
Patent 5571210: Adjustable foot prosthesis
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : LEG : Adjustable shank or thigh : Cushioning means (e.g., pad or liner, etc.))
Patent 5571211: Tubular adapter for a prosthetic limb
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : LEG : Adjustable shank or thigh : Cushioning means (e.g., pad or liner, etc.))
Patent 5571212: Prosthetic ankle joint for pivotally connecting a residual limb to a prosthetic foot
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : LEG : Ankle : Universal joint : Adjustable friction joint)
Patent 5571213: Prosthetic foot
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : LEG : Ankle : Resiliently actuated or controlled : Spring : Including sleeve around stem member)
Patent 5571214: Prosthesis for human forearm
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : ARM OR COMPONENT (E.G., ELBOW, WRIST, HAND, FINGER, ETC.) AND ACTUATOR OR CONNECTOR THEREFOR : With article or article holder : With wrist actuation)
Patent 5571215: Devices and methods for intracardiac procedures
(SURGERY : ENDOSCOPE : Artificial insemination)
Patent 5571216: Methods and apparatus for joining collagen-containing materials
(SURGERY : MISCELLANEOUS : Methods : Holding strap extending circumferentially of head or neck)
Patent 5571217: Protective assembly for the protection of the human head
(APPAREL : GUARD OR PROTECTOR : For wearer's head : Face : Goggles)
Patent 5571218: Necktie restraining shirt
(APPAREL : BODY GARMENTS : Vests : Men's outer garments : Garment supporting)
Patent 5571219: Coating composition method of using it and article coated with same
(APPAREL : BODY GARMENTS : Gloves : Work glove : Medical glove : Having a hook and loop type wrist closure)
Patent 5571220: Protective headgear for baseball fielders
(APPAREL : GUARD OR PROTECTOR : For wearer's head : And face : For circumference of crown)
Patent 5571221: Automobile windshield wiper protection device
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : ATTACHMENTS : Optical-member-attachable cleaner (e.g., windshield wiper) : Cleaning element moved from surface : Electrical)
Patent 5571222: Process and arrangement for measuring tapered thread
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : GAUGE : Screw thread : Bench type : Plural probes)
Patent 5571223: Roller apparatus
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : APPARATUS : Rotary drums or receptacles : External : With hair supports)
Patent 5571224: Preconditioned paperboard containers and method and apparatus for making the same
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : APPARATUS : Houses, kilns, and containers : With gas or vapor circulation for contact with treated material : With gas or vapor circulation for contact with treated material)
Patent 5571225: Drive arrangement and method for installing such arrangement in a machine
(EXCAVATING : BENEATH A BODY OF WATER (E.G., DREDGER) : Elevating wheel)
Patent 5571226: Hydraulic device for construction machinery
(EXCAVATING : DITCHER : Condition responsive : Bottom spud anchor)
Patent 5571227: Apparatus for holding a fishing pole
(FISHING, TRAPPING, AND VERMIN DESTROYING : FISHING : Rod : Holders, supports, steadying devices : Motor operated)
Patent 5571228: Body supported fishing rod holder
(FISHING, TRAPPING, AND VERMIN DESTROYING : FISHING : Rod : Holders, supports, steadying devices : Motor operated)
Patent 5571229: Ground sleeve
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PLAYING FIELD OR COURT GAME; GAME ELEMENT OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR OTHER THAN PROJECTOR OR PROJECTILE, PER SE : Goal or target structure for projectile; element thereof : Apertured or pocketed goal or target (e.g., for hockey, soccer, polo, lacrosse, etc.) : Goal or target is elevated and horizontally disposed (e.g., for basketball, etc.) : Backboard or support structure therefor : Suspension movable in horizontal plane)
Patent 5571230: Hand-tool-assemblable and -disassemblable building
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : MODULE OR PANEL HAVING DISCRETE EDGEWISE OR FACE-TO-FACE CONNECTING FEATURE : With joining means of dissimilar material and separate from unit : Tie (e.g., dowel) placed in preformed opposed openings : Spline having particular shape (bone, arrow, dovetail, etc.))
Patent 5571231: Apparatus for storing a multi-component cryogenic liquid
(REFRIGERATION : STORAGE OF SOLIDIFIED OR LIQUIFIED GAS (E.G., CRYOGEN) : With vapor discharged from storage receptacle : And subsequently restored to receptacle as liquid : Distillation)
Patent 5571232: Thermal energy storage tank containing submerged ice mass
(REFRIGERATION : PROCESSES : Accumulating holdover ice in situ : With stirring, agitating or scraping of the solidification zone)
Patent 5571233: Apparatus for freezing water in a pipe at a given location
(REFRIGERATION : HAND MANIPULABLE TOOL : Retainer or flow director for atmospheric condensate)
Patent 5571234: Method of removing inorganic metallic compounds from solutions
(REFRIGERATION : PROCESSES : Fractionally solidifying a constituent and separating the same : Solidifying or purifying in a pulsed column or using sonic vibration : With control of pulsed column process parameter : Spent refrigerant vapor used in direct contact to melt solidified component or heat product liquid)
Patent 5571235: Die assembly for extruding hollow articles
(METAL DEFORMING : BY EXTRUDING THROUGH ORIFICE : Utilizing internal forming means (e.g., mandrel) or core tube (e.g., wire guide) : Bridge mandrel : Single element ("impact extrusion" type))
Patent 5571236: Diamond wire drawing die
(METAL DEFORMING : TOOL AND/OR TOOL HOLDER : Tool comprising closed periphery deforming passageway : Resilient material)
Patent 5571237: Cable core adjuster with lock members
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : CONTROL LEVER AND LINKAGE SYSTEMS : Hand operated : Flexible transmitter (e.g., Bowden cable) : And sheath support, connector, or anchor : Single rotatable lever (e.g., for bicycle brake or derailleur))
Patent 5571238: Centering device, especially for steering valves
(MOTORS: EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER TYPE : WORKING MEMBER POSITION FEEDBACK TO MOTIVE FLUID CONTROL : Follower type : Plural movable valve parts : Valve part moves about an axis : Torsion bar : Cut off adjustable codirectional with admission element movement)
Patent 5571239: Noise control apparatus for internal combustion engine
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : INTAKE MANIFOLD : Manifold tuning, balancing or pressure regulating means : Adjustable plenum)
Patent 5571240: Apparatus and method for controlling sewing machine
(SEWING : ELEMENTS : Starting or stopping : With element positioning : Electrically operated : Reversible feed direction)
Patent 5571241: Primate containment cage to restrict movement
(ANIMAL HUSBANDRY : CONFINING OR HOUSING : Animal display or open work enclosure (e.g., cage, etc.) : Having movable wall : With attachment device)
Patent 5571242: Engine airflow system and method
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : INTAKE MANIFOLD : With auxiliary igniters)
Patent 5571243: Pump device for supplying fuel from a tank to an internal combustion engine
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : ACCESSORIES : Fuel cut-off : For spring)
Patent 5571244: Air bearing rotary engine
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : ROTARY : With transfer means intermediate single compression volume means and single expansion volume means : Compression volume means circumferentially disposed relative to expansion volume means : Vane : Compression means disposed in rotor)
Patent 5571245: Ignition apparatus for internal combustion engine
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : HIGH TENSION IGNITION SYSTEM : Safety device : Oscillator or trigger circuit responsive to engine condition)
Patent 5571246: Collapsible metered dose inhaler
(SURGERY : LIQUID MEDICAMENT ATOMIZER OR SPRAYER : Pre-pressurized container holding medicament : Gas flow induced by expansion chamber device (e.g., piston/cylinder ram, squeeze bulb, etc.))
Patent 5571247: Self containing enclosure for protection from killer bees
(TENT, CANOPY, UMBRELLA, OR CANE : PORTABLE SHELTER (I.E., TENT OR CANOPY) :)
Patent 5571248: Pressure regulator
(FLUID HANDLING : SYSTEMS : Multi-way valve unit : Supply and exhaust : Motor-operated : Electric)
Patent 5571249: Fluid sleeve for a motorized vehicle
(FLUENT MATERIAL HANDLING, WITH RECEIVER OR RECEIVER COACTING MEANS : WITH SOIL REMOVING, COATING, LUBRICATING, STERILIZING AND/OR DRYING : Drip collection : With contraction of trap to form charge)
Patent 5571250: Cutting blade mounting arrangement for inserted blade cutting heads
(WOODWORKING : ROTARY CUTTER : Angle knife)
Patent 5571251: Vehicle using hydrogen absorbing alloys
(HEAT EXCHANGE : WITH VEHICLE FEATURE : Heating and cooling : Condenser or evaporator)
Patent 5571252: High frequency, low amplitude, sod harvesting apparatus
(EARTH WORKING : SOD CUTTER : With means for vertical transverse cutting while moving : With fixed cutter or furrower)
Patent 5571253: Seat belt retractor system
(MOTOR VEHICLES : WITH MEANS FOR PROMOTING SAFETY OF VEHICLE, ITS OCCUPANT OR LOAD, OR AN EXTERNAL OBJECT : Responsive to sensing of acceleration, deceleration, or tilt of vehicle : And causing operation of vehicle steering system)
Patent 5571254: Speed variable moving sidewalk
(CONVEYORS: POWER-DRIVEN : CONVEYOR OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR SPECIALIZED TO CONVEY PEOPLE : By support means having a zone of varying speed : With specified step structure)
Patent 5571255: Circuit breaker mechanism equipped with an energy storage device with a damping stop
(ELECTRICITY: CIRCUIT MAKERS AND BREAKERS : TOGGLE MECHANISMS : Tilting vehicle operated)
Patent 5571256: Server drawer slide mount apparatus for a rack-mounted computer system
(SUPPORTS: RACKS : SPECIAL ARTICLE : Electrically powered : Stands)
Patent 5571257: Coupler arrangement in particular for railway cars
(RAILWAY DRAFT APPLIANCES : CUSHIONED : Cooperating parts fixed to car : Special)
Patent 5571258: Semi-automated medication dispenser
(ARTICLE DISPENSING : WITH DISCHARGE ASSISTANT : Article adhering or gripping type : Suction carrier : Movable segregating chamber)
Patent 5571259: Structure of washing machine
(FLUID SPRINKLING, SPRAYING, AND DIFFUSING : WITH SYSTEM FLUID RELIEF OR RETURN TO SUPPLY : By pressure responsive means (e.g., to sump or atmosphere) : Drip cup or trough)
Patent 5571260: Portable liquid container and dispenser system
(DISPENSING : WITH CASING OR SUPPORT : Body carried and/or operated type : Peripheral discharge)
Patent 5571261: Liquid delivery device
(DISPENSING : WITH DISCHARGE ASSISTANT (E.G., IMPELLER, PUMP, CONVEYER, MOVABLE TRAP CHAMBER, ETC.) : Container with follower : Nonrigid follower : Pump or pulsator casing within supply container)
Patent 5571262: Supersonic nozzle for a turbojet engine
(FLUID SPRINKLING, SPRAYING, AND DIFFUSING : REACTION MOTOR DISCHARGE NOZZLE : With means controlling amount, shape or direction of discharge stream : Radially outermost flow defining wall adjustable : Radially inwardly movable wall : At least three pivoted flaps form outlet : With means to detect misalignment)
Patent 5571263: Hydraulic engine mount with reduced impulse vibration
(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) : Axial : Seal)
Patent 5571264: Fluid sealed type antivibration rubber device
(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) : Axial : With electronic or magnetic control : Trans-piston passage)
Patent 5571265: Sheet supplying apparatus
(SHEET FEEDING OR DELIVERING : FEEDING : Separators : Rotary : Separator having non-uniform periphery : Feed by successive approach and retraction)
Patent 5571266: Universal sports net system
(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.) : Blocking, tackling, or charging device)
Patent 5571267: Target hitting game machine
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : PHYSICAL SKILL OR ABILITY : Timed reaction or race to a finish : One participant at a time competes : Transparent overlay)
Patent 5571268: Universal split mechanical seal
(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 axial biasing feature : Particular spring feature : Made of elastomeric material : O-ring shape :)
Patent 5571269: Rotary seal assembly for rotary drum
(SEAL FOR A JOINT OR JUNCTURE : SEAL BETWEEN RELATIVELY MOVABLE PARTS (I.E., DYNAMIC SEAL) : Circumferential contact seal for other than piston : Segmented ring : Radial biasing spring element other than nominal garter spring : Metal)
Patent 5571270: Hitch assembly with retractable trailer coupling
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Articulated vehicle : Retractable, foldable, or knockdown : About horizontal transverse pivot)
Patent 5571271: Air bag inflation gas generator
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Attachment : Inflatable passenger restraint or confinement (e.g., air bag) or attachment : Inflation fluid source : With means to diffuse inflation fluid)
Patent 5571272: Seed box lid replacement latch
(CLOSURE FASTENERS : BOLTS : Spring arm : Spring retracted)
Patent 5571273: Manually tiltable seat
(CHAIRS AND SEATS : STRADDLE SEAT (E.G., SADDLE TYPE, ETC.) : Adjustable to plural use positions : Angularly : Movable back support)
Patent 5571274: Arm-rest device for a chair
(CHAIRS AND SEATS : ARMREST : Adjustable to multiple use positions relative to bottom or back : Angularly : Axis parallel to a lateral edge of bottom)
Patent 5571275: Wear blade for snowmobile endless track suspension
(WHEEL SUBSTITUTES FOR LAND VEHICLES : WITH TRACK SUPPORT INTERMEDIATE OF END WHEELS : Including elongated slide or frame support : Rollers engage toothed wheel or frame)
Patent 5571276: Dishwasher front panel retainer channel
(SUPPORTS: CABINET STRUCTURE : KNOCKDOWN OR SETUP TYPE : Removable panel : Free-standing in final configuration)
Patent 5571277: Automotive holographic signal lamp
(ILLUMINATION : SUPPORTED BY VEHICLE STRUCTURE (E.G., ESPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE) : Tie rod element controlled)
Patent 5571278: Torch with a bellowed intermediate flexible hose member
(ILLUMINATION : SELF POWERED LAMP : Lamp bulb or lamp support axis adjustable or angularly fixed relative to axis of flashlight casing : Flexibly or extensibly mounted lamp bulb or lamp support : Tube structure)
Patent 5571279: Torch with bellowed intermediate flexible hose member
(ILLUMINATION : SELF POWERED LAMP : Lamp bulb or lamp support axis adjustable or angularly fixed relative to axis of flashlight casing : Flexibly or extensibly mounted lamp bulb or lamp support : Tube structure)
Patent 5571280: Lampshade
(ILLUMINATION : LIGHT MODIFIER : Translucent or opaque (e.g., "shade") : Collapsible or folding : Bowl shaped main surface)
Patent 5571281: Automatic cement mixing and density simulator and control system and equipment for oil well cementing
(AGITATING : MORTAR MIXER TYPE : Methods :)
Patent 5571282: Automated bone cement mixing apparatus
(AGITATING : IN VACUUM CHAMBER : Recirculating from and to mixing chamber)
Patent 5571283: Shaking and mixing device with a blower
(AGITATING : WITH INSPECTION MEANS (E.G., WINDOW) : Recirculating from and to mixing chamber)
Patent 5571284: Linear motor driven shuttle mechanism for a printer
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : CARRIAGE OR CARRIAGE-MOVING OR MOVEMENT-REGULATING MECHANISM : Carriage-feed mechanism (e.g., escapement, etc.) : By electric or magnetic power : With concurrent movement of carriage for record-medium and carriage for type-head-carrier)
Patent 5571285: Surgical staple for insertion into tissue
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Sutureless closure : Material placed on opposed sides of incision or wound : Staple fastener : Screw, rack and pinion or pawl and racket)
Patent 5571286: Polymers and prepolymers and their use in a method for the treatment of wool
(BLEACHING AND DYEING; FLUID TREATMENT AND CHEMICAL MODIFICATION OF TEXTILES AND FIBERS : BLEACHING : Chemical : Chlorine : With vegetable extract)
Patent 5571287: Soap composition containing sodium pyrophosphate
(CLEANING COMPOSITIONS FOR SOLID SURFACES, AUXILIARY COMPOSITIONS THEREFOR, OR PROCESSES OF PREPARING THE COMPOSITIONS : CLEANING COMPOSITIONS OR PROCESSES OF PREPARING (E.G., SODIUM BISULFATE COMPONENT, ETC.) : For cleaning a specific substrate or removing a specific contaminant (e.g., for smoker`s pipe, etc.) : For human skin : Solid, shaped article (e.g., bar, leaf, tablet, etc.) : Boron or phosphorus containing component : For comminuting soap dispenser)
Patent 5571288: Flame-retardant treatment of fabrics
(BLEACHING AND DYEING; FLUID TREATMENT AND CHEMICAL MODIFICATION OF TEXTILES AND FIBERS : CHEMICAL MODIFICATION OF TEXTILES OR FIBERS OR PRODUCTS THEREOF : Cellulose fibers : Treatment with phosphorus containing material : Wetting addition or pretreatment)
Patent 5571289: Dyed receiving elements which comprise a heterocyclic hydrazono dye
(BLEACHING AND DYEING; FLUID TREATMENT AND CHEMICAL MODIFICATION OF TEXTILES AND FIBERS : DIFFUSION TRANSFER DYEING PROCESS, TRANSFER SHEET AND PRODUCT : Release layer utilized : Disperse dye)
Patent 5571290: Stain resistance of nylon carpet
(BLEACHING AND DYEING; FLUID TREATMENT AND CHEMICAL MODIFICATION OF TEXTILES AND FIBERS : PATTERN EFFECT DYEING, PROCESS, COMPOSITIONS, OR PRODUCTS : Two or more sequential dye application steps : Differential diffusion)
Patent 5571291: Low-temperature dyeing additive for protein fiber products and dyeing method using the same
(BLEACHING AND DYEING; FLUID TREATMENT AND CHEMICAL MODIFICATION OF TEXTILES AND FIBERS : ORGANIC ADDITIVE FOR DYE COMPOSITION, DYE COMPOSITION CONTAINING ORGANIC ADDITIVE, PROCESS OR PRODUCT; OTHER THAN EMULSIFIER, PH ADJUSTER OR STARCH OR GUM PRINT PASTE THICKENER : Lactam : Polypeptide or protein)
Patent 5571292: Method of producing a composite electrode
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Electric battery cell making : Including coating or impregnating : Applying terminal)
Patent 5571293: Apparatus and method for producing ignitable material
(FUEL AND RELATED COMPOSITIONS : APPARATUS FOR MAKING OR TREATING FUEL COMPOSITION : Removal of undesirable)
Patent 5571294: Gas conditioner apparatus
(GAS: HEATING AND ILLUMINATING : GENERATORS : Cupola : Producers : Floating oil)
Patent 5571295: Process for cooling of a partial oxidation crude gas
(GAS: HEATING AND ILLUMINATING : PROCESSES : Leakage)
Patent 5571296: Method of making composite abrasive filaments
(ABRASIVE TOOL MAKING PROCESS, MATERIAL, OR COMPOSITION : IMPREGNATING OR COATING AN ABRASIVE TOOL :)
Patent 5571297: Dual-cure binder system
(ABRASIVE TOOL MAKING PROCESS, MATERIAL, OR COMPOSITION : WITH SYNTHETIC RESIN :)
Patent 5571298: Regeneratable filter for combustible particles, particularly soot filter
(GAS SEPARATION : WITH NONLIQUID CLEANING MEANS FOR SEPARATING MEDIA : With heating or cooling means : Residue burned :)
Patent 5571299: Dust collector
(GAS SEPARATION : WITH NONLIQUID CLEANING MEANS FOR SEPARATING MEDIA : Cohesive filter media cleaning : Pneumatic reverse flushing : With resulting flexing or distortion of resilient or collapsible separating media)
Patent 5571300: Frame and pad filter system
(GAS SEPARATION : WITH MEANS SECURING OR RETAINING SEPARATING MEDIA : Hinged or pivoted retainer or clamp on backing frame or in flow line : Two confined fluids in indirect contact)
Patent 5571301: Apparatus for making crystallized glass
(GLASS MANUFACTURING : GLASS FURNACE WITH FURNACE CHARGING MEANS : Discharge lip with discharge assistant)
Patent 5571302: Fertilization of trees
(CHEMISTRY: FERTILIZERS : PROCESSES AND PRODUCTS : Organic material-containing : From animal matter : Blood :)
Patent 5571303: Sulfur-based fertilizer and process for production thereof
(CHEMISTRY: FERTILIZERS : PROCESSES AND PRODUCTS : Inorganic material : Phosphorus-containing : Phosphates : Alkali metal and ammonium only :)
Patent 5571304: Oxide dispersion strengthened alloy foils
(SPECIALIZED METALLURGICAL PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS FOR USE THEREIN, CONSOLIDATED METAL POWDER COMPOSITIONS, AND LOOSE METAL PARTICULATE MIXTURES : COMPOSITIONS : Consolidated metal powder compositions : Base metal one or more Transition metal : Base metal one or more of Iron group, Copper(Cu), or Noble metal : Carbon(C) associated with more than one metal)
Patent 5571305: Atomized steel powder excellent machinability and sintered steel manufactured therefrom
(SPECIALIZED METALLURGICAL PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS FOR USE THEREIN, CONSOLIDATED METAL POWDER COMPOSITIONS, AND LOOSE METAL PARTICULATE MIXTURES : COMPOSITIONS : Consolidated metal powder compositions : Base metal one or more Transition metal : Base metal one or more of Iron group, Copper(Cu), or Noble metal : Carbon(C) associated with more than one metal)
Patent 5571306: Method for producing an enriched iron feedstock from industrial furnace waste streams
(SPECIALIZED METALLURGICAL PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS FOR USE THEREIN, CONSOLIDATED METAL POWDER COMPOSITIONS, AND LOOSE METAL PARTICULATE MIXTURES : PROCESSES : Producing or treating free metal : At 300 degrees C or greater (e.g., pyrometallurgy, etc.) : Combined with step at less than 300 degrees C using nonmetallic material which is liquid under standard conditions (e.g., hydrometallurgy, etc.) : Iron(Fe), Cobalt(Co), or Nickel(Ni) obtained : Gold(Au))
Patent 5571307: Process and device for blowing oxygen over metal melts
(SPECIALIZED METALLURGICAL PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS FOR USE THEREIN, CONSOLIDATED METAL POWDER COMPOSITIONS, AND LOOSE METAL PARTICULATE MIXTURES : PROCESSES : Producing or treating free metal : At 300 degrees C or greater (e.g., pyrometallurgy, etc.) : Iron(Fe) : Melting Iron(Fe) or treating molten Iron : Vacuum treatment of molten Iron(Fe) : With addition of gas : With addition of gas)
Patent 5571308: Method for recovering nickel from high magnesium-containing Ni-Fe-Mg lateritic ore
(SPECIALIZED METALLURGICAL PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS FOR USE THEREIN, CONSOLIDATED METAL POWDER COMPOSITIONS, AND LOOSE METAL PARTICULATE MIXTURES : PROCESSES : Producing or treating free metal : At 300 degrees C or greater (e.g., pyrometallurgy, etc.) : Combined with step at less than 300 degrees C using nonmetallic material which is liquid under standard conditions (e.g., hydrometallurgy, etc.) : Iron(Fe), Cobalt(Co), or Nickel(Ni) obtained : Gold(Au))
Patent 5571309: Adsorption process
(GAS SEPARATION: PROCESSES : SOLID SORPTION : Including reduction of pressure : Plural pressure varying steps (e.g., pressure swing adsorption, etc.) : Sweep gas used : Feed gas or constituent thereof is sweep gas : With heating or cooling :)
Patent 5571310: Volatile organic chemical tank ullage pressure reduction
(GAS SEPARATION: APPARATUS : APPARATUS FOR SELECTIVE DIFFUSION OF GASES (E.G., SEMIPERMEABLE MEMBRANE, ETC.) : And electric field separation apparatus)
Patent 5571311: Ink jet ink formulations containing carbon black products
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Marking : Inks : Organic dye containing : With pigment : Specified color former (i.e., electron donating))
Patent 5571312: Environmentally safe epoxy adhesive-copper hull coating and method
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Contains fireproofing or biocidal agent : Nitrogen-containing compound : Metal-containing material)
Patent 5571313: Ink-jet ink
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Marking : Inks : Organic dye containing : Organic nitrogen compound containing : Shellac or derivative containing)
Patent 5571314: Formulation and preparation of a gel system for the promotion of rapid solvation in aqueous systems
(SYNTHETIC RESINS OR NATURAL RUBBERS -- PART OF THE CLASS 520 SERIES : : PROCESSES OF PREPARING A DESIRED OR INTENTIONAL COMPOSITION OF AT LEAST ONE NONREACTANT MATERIAL AND AT LEAST ONE SOLID POLYMER OR SPECIFIED INTERMEDIATE CONDENSATION PRODUCT, OR PRODUCT THEREOF : Liquid-solid drag reduction composition or process of preparing : For wheeled vehicle)
Patent 5571315: Hydrocarbon gels useful in formation fracturing
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Hydrocarbon containing : Nitrogen containing)
Patent 5571316: Silicate-dextrin adhesive compositions
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Alkali metal silicate containing : Carbohydrate containing : With other organic material)
Patent 5571317: Fiber-reinforced magnesium oxychloride bond
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Inorganic settable ingredient containing : Oxy salt type cement : Magnesium oxy-chloride (e.g., Sorel cement, etc.) : Organic sulfur or organic phosphorus)
Patent 5571318: Well cementing methods and compositions for use in cold environments
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Inorganic settable ingredient containing : Portland type cement : Organic material containing : Organic sulfur compound : Carbohydrate)
Patent 5571319: Cement admixture
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Inorganic settable ingredient containing : Organic material containing : Magnesium compound containing (e.g., quicklime, dolomite, talc, etc.))
Patent 5571320: Spiral heater for use in czochralski crystal pullers
(SINGLE-CRYSTAL, ORIENTED-CRYSTAL, AND EPITAXY GROWTH PROCESSES; NON-COATING APPARATUS THEREFOR : PROCESSES OF GROWTH FROM LIQUID OR SUPERCRITICAL STATE : Having pulling during growth (e.g., Czochralski method, zone drawing) : With liquid flow control or manipulation during growth (e.g., mixing, replenishing, magnetic levitation, stabilization, convection control, baffle) : Using a magnetic field : Pulling includes a horizontal component)
Patent 5571321: Method for producing a gallium phosphide epitaxial wafer
(SINGLE-CRYSTAL, ORIENTED-CRYSTAL, AND EPITAXY GROWTH PROCESSES; NON-COATING APPARATUS THEREFOR : PROCESSES OF GROWTH FROM LIQUID OR SUPERCRITICAL STATE : Liquid phase epitaxial growth (LPE) : Including change in a growth-influencing parameter (e.g., composition, temperature, concentration, flow rate) during growth (e.g., multilayer or junction or superlattice growing) : Liquefying by energy from an electromagnetic wave or electromagnetic particle or arc or plasma (e.g., radiant heat))
Patent 5571322: Pencil marking device for clipped cloth
(COATING APPARATUS : RUBBING TRANSFER OF SOLID COATING MATERIAL ONTO WORK : By agitation)
Patent 5571323: Powder spray apparatus for the manufacture of coated fasteners
(COATING APPARATUS : PROJECTION OR SPRAY TYPE : Applying solid particulate material : Strand, rod or bar form work)
Patent 5571324: Rotary-cup coating apparatus
(COATING APPARATUS : PROJECTION OR SPRAY TYPE : Rotating work : Rotating work)
Patent 5571325: Subtrate processing apparatus and device for and method of exchanging substrate in substrate processing apparatus
(COATING APPARATUS : PROJECTION OR SPRAY TYPE : Rotating work : Rotating work)
Patent 5571326: Device for sheathing a filiform material with a molten substance
(COATING APPARATUS : IMMERSION OR WORK-CONFINED POOL TYPE : Work extending through pool-confining wall area : Running length work : Opposed)
Patent 5571327: Continuous hot dipping apparatus and slide bearing structure therefor
(COATING APPARATUS : IMMERSION OR WORK-CONFINED POOL TYPE : With means for moving work through, into or out of pool : Strand form work)
Patent 5571328: Bearing support for submerged rolls in hot dip coating operation
(COATING APPARATUS : IMMERSION OR WORK-CONFINED POOL TYPE : With means for moving work through, into or out of pool : Strand form work)
Patent 5571329: Gas flow system for CVD reactor
(COATING APPARATUS : GAS OR VAPOR DEPOSITION : Web or sheet work)
Patent 5571330: Load lock chamber for vertical type heat treatment apparatus
(COATING APPARATUS : GAS OR VAPOR DEPOSITION : Multizone chamber : Cut off)
Patent 5571331: Vacuum treatment apparatus
(COATING APPARATUS : GAS OR VAPOR DEPOSITION : Multizone chamber : Cut off)
Patent 5571332: Electron jet vapor deposition system
(COATING APPARATUS : GAS OR VAPOR DEPOSITION : With treating means (e.g., jarring) : By creating electric field (e.g., gas activation, plasma, etc.) : Hot cathode means for thermionic emission of electrons (e.g., tungsten filament, etc.) : Having antenna)
Patent 5571333: Heat treatment furnace with an exhaust baffle
(COATING APPARATUS : GAS OR VAPOR DEPOSITION : With treating means (e.g., jarring) : By means to heat or cool : Radio frequency antenna or radio frequency inductive coil discharge means)
Patent 5571334: Starch-based opacifying agent for foods and beverages
(SUGAR, STARCH, AND CARBOHYDRATES : : Carbohydrate manufacture and refining : Starch manufacture and refining : Treatment of starch-bearing material : Treatment of amylaceous liquids : Chemical : Return of intermediate products)
Patent 5571335: Method for removal of surface coatings
(CLEANING AND LIQUID CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : : Including application of electrical radiant or wave energy to work :)
Patent 5571336: Base solution for cleaning aluminum
(CLEANING AND LIQUID CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : : For metallic, siliceous, or calcareous basework, including chemical bleaching, oxidation or reduction : Semiconductor cleaning)
Patent 5571337: Method for cleaning and drying a semiconductor wafer
(CLEANING AND LIQUID CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : : Using solid work treating agents : In particulate or comminuted form : Semiconductor cleaning)
Patent 5571338: Photovoltaic module and a photovoltaic apparatus
(BATTERIES: THERMOELECTRIC AND PHOTOELECTRIC : PHOTOELECTRIC : Panel or array : Encapsulated or with housing : Hybrid conversion system)
Patent 5571339: Hydrogen passivated heteroepitaxial III-V photovoltaic devices grown on lattice-mismatched substrates, and process
(BATTERIES: THERMOELECTRIC AND PHOTOELECTRIC : PHOTOELECTRIC : Cells : Encapsulated or with housing)
Patent 5571340: Rosin-free, low VOC, no-clean soldering flux and method using the same
(METAL TREATMENT : COMPOSITIONS : Fluxing : Localized or zone heating or cooling treatment)
Patent 5571341: Thermochemical treatment of thin-walled structural steel elements
(METAL TREATMENT : PROCESS OF MODIFYING OR MAINTAINING INTERNAL PHYSICAL STRUCTURE (I.E., MICROSTRUCTURE) OR CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF METAL, PROCESS OF REACTIVE COATING OF METAL AND PROCESS OF CHEMICAL-HEAT REMOVING (E.G., FLAME-CUTTING, ETC.) OR BURNING OF METAL : Carburizing or nitriding using externally supplied carbon or nitrogen source : Of selected surface area (e.g., zone, top only, etc.) : Simultaneous removing or burning of multiple sides of workpiece)
Patent 5571342: Decarburized steel sheet for thin oriented silicon steel sheet having improved coating/magnetic characteristics and method of producing the
(METAL TREATMENT : STOCK : Magnetic : Iron base (i.e., ferrous) : Silicon containing : Specific crystallographic orientation : Magnesium(Mg) containing)
Patent 5571343: Austenitic stainless steel having superior press-formability, hot workability and high temperature oxidation resistance, and
(METAL TREATMENT : STOCK : Ferrous (i.e., iron base) : Nine percent or more chromium containing : Six percent or more group IV, V or VI transition metal containing)
Patent 5571344: Heat protection element consisting of a quasicrystalline aluminum alloy
(METAL TREATMENT : STOCK : Aluminum base : Aluminum containing)
Patent 5571345: Thermomechanical processing method for achieving coarse grains in a superalloy article
(METAL TREATMENT : PROCESS OF MODIFYING OR MAINTAINING INTERNAL PHYSICAL STRUCTURE (I.E., MICROSTRUCTURE) OR CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF METAL, PROCESS OF REACTIVE COATING OF METAL AND PROCESS OF CHEMICAL-HEAT REMOVING (E.G., FLAME-CUTTING, ETC.) OR BURNING OF METAL : Treating consolidated metal powder, per se (i.e., no sintering or compacting step present) : Temperature)
Patent 5571346: Casting, thermal transforming and semi-solid forming aluminum alloys
(METAL TREATMENT : PROCESS OF MODIFYING OR MAINTAINING INTERNAL PHYSICAL STRUCTURE (I.E., MICROSTRUCTURE) OR CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF METAL, PROCESS OF REACTIVE COATING OF METAL AND PROCESS OF CHEMICAL-HEAT REMOVING (E.G., FLAME-CUTTING, ETC.) OR BURNING OF METAL : With casting or solidifying from melt : Aluminum(Al) or aluminum base alloy : With extruding or drawing : With tempering, ageing, solution treating (i.e., for hardening), precipitation hardening or strengthening, or quenching)
Patent 5571347: High strength MG-SI type aluminum alloy
(METAL TREATMENT : PROCESS OF MODIFYING OR MAINTAINING INTERNAL PHYSICAL STRUCTURE (I.E., MICROSTRUCTURE) OR CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF METAL, PROCESS OF REACTIVE COATING OF METAL AND PROCESS OF CHEMICAL-HEAT REMOVING (E.G., FLAME-CUTTING, ETC.) OR BURNING OF METAL : With casting or solidifying from melt : Aluminum(Al) or aluminum base alloy : With extruding or drawing : With tempering, ageing, solution treating (i.e., for hardening), precipitation hardening or strengthening, or quenching)
Patent 5571348: Method and apparatus for improving alloy property and product produced thereby
(METAL TREATMENT : PROCESS OF MODIFYING OR MAINTAINING INTERNAL PHYSICAL STRUCTURE (I.E., MICROSTRUCTURE) OR CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF METAL, PROCESS OF REACTIVE COATING OF METAL AND PROCESS OF CHEMICAL-HEAT REMOVING (E.G., FLAME-CUTTING, ETC.) OR BURNING OF METAL : Heating or cooling of solid metal : With working)
Patent 5571349: Method of producing twisted aluminum articles
(METAL TREATMENT : PROCESS OF MODIFYING OR MAINTAINING INTERNAL PHYSICAL STRUCTURE (I.E., MICROSTRUCTURE) OR CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF METAL, PROCESS OF REACTIVE COATING OF METAL AND PROCESS OF CHEMICAL-HEAT REMOVING (E.G., FLAME-CUTTING, ETC.) OR BURNING OF METAL : Heating or cooling of solid metal : Aluminum(Al) or aluminum base alloy : With extruding or drawing : And ageing, solution treating (i.e., for hardening), precipitation hardening or strengthening : With ageing, solution treating (i.e., for hardening), precipitation hardening or strengthening)
Patent 5571350: Pneumatic tire with tread of matrix foamed rubber containing resin
(RESILIENT TIRES AND WHEELS : TIRES, RESILIENT : Anti-skid devices : Tread : Containing randomly dispersed short fibers or anti-skid granules : Having varying tread characteristic (e.g., groove depth, groove angle, etc.) other than design cycle)
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