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Patent 5577490: Exhaust hood for a plurality of diverse heating or cooking devices
(STOVES AND FURNACES : STOVE HOODS : Stove surface ventilation only : Top plate casing)
Patent 5577491: Heat trap for use with hot water heaters and storage systems
(LIQUID HEATERS AND VAPORIZERS : STAND BOILER (E.G., WATER HEATER, ETC.) : And condition responsive feature : Having water flow control feature : By temperature of water in a water containing chamber or external tank)
Patent 5577492: Collimating TIR lens with focusing filter lens
(STOVES AND FURNACES : SOLAR HEAT COLLECTOR : With concentrating lens : Inflatable reflector)
Patent 5577493: Auxiliary lens to modify the output flux distribution of a TIR lens
(STOVES AND FURNACES : SOLAR HEAT COLLECTOR : With concentrating lens : Circular lens : Elliptical)
Patent 5577494: Superabsorbent fiber compositions demonstrating efficient retention of exhaled heat and moisture
(SURGERY : RESPIRATORY METHOD OR DEVICE : Inhaled gas heated or humidified by exhaled gas : Gas flow induced by expansion chamber device (e.g., piston/cylinder ram, squeeze bulb, etc.))
Patent 5577495: Helmet respirator apparatus
(SURGERY : RESPIRATORY METHOD OR DEVICE : Including body or head supported means covering user's scalp : And nose and mouth also covered : Face mask, visor, or like face-covering means hinged to scalp covering means : Padded or cushioned)
Patent 5577496: Respiratory protective apparatus
(SURGERY : RESPIRATORY METHOD OR DEVICE : Including body or head supported means covering user's scalp : And nose and mouth also covered : Means for removing substance from respiratory gas : Padded or cushioned)
Patent 5577497: Dry powder inhaler
(SURGERY : RESPIRATORY METHOD OR DEVICE : Means for mixing treating agent with respiratory gas : Particulate treating agent carried by breathed gas : Device usable either as inhaler or means for rubbing medicament on body surface)
Patent 5577498: Semi-closed type breathing apparatus for removing carbon dioxide from breathing air circuit having triangularly shaped bellows
(SURGERY : RESPIRATORY METHOD OR DEVICE : Means for removing substance from respiratory gas : Carbon dioxide : Rebreathing bag or bellows)
Patent 5577499: Blood analyzer
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Physical characteristics of blood : Holder for color indicator (e.g., fertility tester))
Patent 5577500: Condensed oximeter system with noise reduction software
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Measuring or detecting nonradioactive constituent of body liquid by means placed against or in body throughout test : Infrared, visible light, or ultraviolet radiation directed on or through body or constituent released therefrom : Determining blood constituent : Oxygen saturation, e.g., oximeter : Separation of ac/dc components in signal : Hemoglobin)
Patent 5577501: Computed tomography apparatus with compensation for smoothing which occurs in interpolation of data
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : With tomographic imaging obtained from electromagnetic wave : Including any system component contacting (internal or external) or conforming to body or body part)
Patent 5577502: Imaging of interventional devices during medical procedures
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : With tomographic imaging obtained from electromagnetic wave : Using fiducial marker : Coil)
Patent 5577503: Apparatus and method for use in medical imaging
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Magnetic resonance imaging or spectroscopy : With means for positioning patient or body part : Having release sheet)
Patent 5577504: Magnetic resonance apparatus
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Magnetic resonance imaging or spectroscopy : Disposable or sterilizable eye contacting structure)
Patent 5577505: Means for increasing sensitivity in non-linear ultrasound imaging systems
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : Contrast enhancement : Blood flow studies)
Patent 5577506: Catheter probe having a fixed acoustic reflector for full-circle imaging
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : Structure of transducer or probe assembly : Blood flow studies)
Patent 5577507: Compound lens for ultrasound transducer probe
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : Structure of transducer or probe assembly : With beam directing or shaping means in the wave path (e.g., lens, reflector) : Blood flow measurement)
Patent 5577508: Determination of oscillometric blood pressure by linear approximation
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Cardiovascular : Measuring pressure in heart or blood vessel : Force applied against skin to close blood vessel : Electric signal generated by sensing means responsive to pulse or Korotkoff sounds : Pulse-induced pressure fluctuation in occluder generates electric signal : Tool (e.g., ablation, abrasion, cutting))
Patent 5577509: Systems and methods for examining the electrical characteristics and timing of electrical events in cardiac tissue
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Cardiovascular : Heart : By detecting volume of body portion)
Patent 5577510: Portable and programmable biofeedback system with switching circuit for voice-message recording and playback
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Cardiovascular : Heart : Detecting heartbeat electric signal : Switching means for activating different monitoring systems, signal displays, or signal recorders : Detecting means associated with exercise machine)
Patent 5577511: Occlusion meter and associated method for measuring the occlusion of an occluding object in the ear canal of a subject
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Ear or testing by auditory stimulus : Locating acupuncture points)
Patent 5577512: pH detection and measurement of body fluid
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Sampling nonliquid body material (e.g., bone, muscle tissue, epithelial cells, etc.) : Wiping or dabbing : Applying suction to sample)
Patent 5577513: Centrifugation syringe, system and method
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Liquid collection : Manually supported collector with rigid intake tube (e.g., a hollow needle, etc.) : Mechanical means for drawing liquid into collection reservoir : Body pierced by tubular cutter or rod-type punch)
Patent 5577514: Condom
(SURGERY : MALE REPRODUCTORY TRACT SHIELDS OR BIRTH CONTROL DEVICES (E.G., PROPHYLACTICS, VAS DEFERENS VALVES, ETC.) : Condoms : Intrauterine)
Patent 5577515: Applicator assembly for applying protective sheaths to medical patient restraining belts and method
(SURGERY : BODY PROTECTING OR RESTRAINING DEVICES FOR PATIENTS OR INFANTS (E.G., SHIELDS, IMMOBILIZERS) : Condoms)
Patent 5577516: Intravenous catheter support
(SURGERY : BODY PROTECTING OR RESTRAINING DEVICES FOR PATIENTS OR INFANTS (E.G., SHIELDS, IMMOBILIZERS) : Restrainers and immobilizers (e.g., strait jackets, etc.) : Intravenous limb restrainers/supports (e.g., armboards, etc.) : Belt or strap)
Patent 5577517: Method of grafting human tissue particles
(SURGERY : MISCELLANEOUS : Methods : Holding strap extending circumferentially of head or neck)
Patent 5577518: Device for rolling elongated elements, particularly for producing tobacco items
(TOBACCO : CIGAR OR CIGARETTE MAKING : Including cooperating surfaces to induce rolling : Combined : With subsequent wrapping or forming operations : With stationary smoother)
Patent 5577519: Process for the bleaching of keratinous fibres using water vapour
(TOILET : METHODS : Hair treatment by application of specific chemical composition : Dyeing or bleaching : And use of specific device)
Patent 5577520: Hair cutting aid
(TOILET : HAIR DEVICE : Dressing or cutting guide or gauge : Trim gauge or guide : And position holding means for element)
Patent 5577521: Device to provide for polishing fingernails
(TOILET : NAIL DEVICE (E.G., MANICURING IMPLEMENT) : Template or mask : With separable holder)
Patent 5577522: Transportable, electronically controlled system for on-site decontamination of solid and hazardous waste
(CLEANING AND LIQUID CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : : With treating fluid purifying or separating means : By filter or strainer only (except work-spraying head) : With liquid-moving recirculation, or flow reversing, and straining means : Having steam, air or gas applying conduit)
Patent 5577523: Method of making relief valve interchangeable buckling pins for a selectable pressure setting
(FLUID HANDLING : PROCESSES : Cleaning, repairing, or assembling : Valve or valve element assembling, disassembling, or replacing : Specific valve or valve element mounting or repairing)
Patent 5577524: Large diameter resettable rupture pin relief valve
(FLUID HANDLING : DESTRUCTIBLE OR DEFORMABLE ELEMENT CONTROLLED : Destructible element : Frangible element returns pressure responsive valve : Knife or cutter causes disc to break)
Patent 5577525: Thermal release apparatus for coupling a damper actuator to a damper blade assembly
(FLUID HANDLING : DESTRUCTIBLE OR DEFORMABLE ELEMENT CONTROLLED : Heat destructible or fusible : Safety cut-off : Knife or cutter causes disc to break)
Patent 5577526: Float valve for fuel tank
(FLUID HANDLING : DIVERSE FLUID CONTAINING PRESSURE SYSTEMS : Fluid separating traps or vents : Discriminating outlet for gas : Fluid sensing valve : Float responsive : With separate return for condensate)
Patent 5577527: Method and apparatus for dispensing detergent to a dishwashing machine
(FLUID HANDLING : WITH HOLDER FOR SOLID, FLAKY OR PULVERIZED MATERIAL TO BE DISSOLVED OR ENTRAINED : With manifold or grouped outlets)
Patent 5577528: Apparatus for upgrade or repair of in-service pipelines
(FLUID HANDLING : WITH REPAIR, TAPPING, ASSEMBLY, OR DISASSEMBLY MEANS : Collector for waste liquid derived from solid, gas or vapor)
Patent 5577529: Tapping fittings
(FLUID HANDLING : WITH REPAIR, TAPPING, ASSEMBLY, OR DISASSEMBLY MEANS : Tapping a pipe, keg, or apertured tank under pressure : With aperture forming means : Having particular valve seat)
Patent 5577530: Partially recessed valve fixture for connection to faucets and commodes
(FLUID HANDLING : WITH CASING, SUPPORT, PROTECTOR OR STATIC CONSTRUCTIONAL INSTALLATIONS : Static constructional installations : Buildings : Wall : Weighted)
Patent 5577531: Flood protection sewer backflow control valve and adapter assembly
(FLUID HANDLING : WITH CASING, SUPPORT, PROTECTOR OR STATIC CONSTRUCTIONAL INSTALLATIONS : Static constructional installations : Ground supporting enclosure : Valve and meter wells : Combined with actuator : Telescopic well casing : With pressure balanced outlet valve)
Patent 5577532: Valve actuator
(FLUID HANDLING : LINE CONDITION CHANGE RESPONSIVE VALVES : Safety cut-off requiring reset : Responsive to change in rate of flow : Excessive flow cut-off : Vertical inlet riser)
Patent 5577533: Flexured shaft poppet
(FLUID HANDLING : LINE CONDITION CHANGE RESPONSIVE VALVES : Direct response valves (i.e., check valve type) : With retarder or dashpot : End of valve forms dashpot chamber : Integral resilient member forms plural valves)
Patent 5577534: Load sensing proportional pressure control valve
(FLUID HANDLING : SYSTEMS : Supply and exhaust : Motor : Electric)
Patent 5577535: Method and equipment for the repair of the outer layer of submarine flexible pipings
(PIPES AND TUBULAR CONDUITS : REPAIRING : Patches : External : Pivoted)
Patent 5577536: Weft feeder for eliminating yarn tension peaks
(TEXTILES: WEAVING : WEFT MANIPULATION : Weaving with stationary weft supply : Weft handling : Measuring or storing : Thread gripper)
Patent 5577537: Adaptive holder, extension handle and toothbrush guide for a toothpaste dispenser
(FLUENT MATERIAL HANDLING, WITH RECEIVER OR RECEIVER COACTING MEANS : FILLING OR REFILLING OF DISPENSERS : With gas capsule supporting or manipulating means)
Patent 5577538: Liquid dispensing nozzles having improved view glass/flow indicators
(FLUENT MATERIAL HANDLING, WITH RECEIVER OR RECEIVER COACTING MEANS : WITH SIGNAL, INDICATOR, RECORDER, INSPECTION MEANS OR EXHIBITOR : Suction hoods and off-takes)
Patent 5577539: Drum-top drainfield funnel
(FLUENT MATERIAL HANDLING, WITH RECEIVER OR RECEIVER COACTING MEANS : FILLING MEANS WITH RECEIVER OR RECEIVER COACTING MEANS : Funnel type : With connector, guide or support for separable supply : Receiver open at both ends)
Patent 5577540: Absorbent article having inflected barrier cuffs and method for making the same
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : With permanent bending or reshaping or surface deformation of self sustaining lamina : Subsequent to assembly : Folding only : To form dished or receptacle-like product)
Patent 5577541: Rolling door assembly having pass door arrangement
(FLEXIBLE OR PORTABLE CLOSURE, PARTITION, OR PANEL : AUTOMATIC CONTROL : With starting or driving means : Weather and/or light initiated)
Patent 5577542: Slat carrier for vertical venetian blind
(FLEXIBLE OR PORTABLE CLOSURE, PARTITION, OR PANEL : PLURAL STRIP, SLAT, OR PANEL TYPE : Venetian blind type : Adjustable strip, slat, or panel angle : Units and subcombinations thereof : Vertical type : Weighted parallelogram element extension)
Patent 5577543: Child safety device for looped cords
(FLEXIBLE OR PORTABLE CLOSURE, PARTITION, OR PANEL : PLURAL STRIP, SLAT, OR PANEL TYPE : Venetian blind type : Subcombinations or structure thereof : Units and subcombinations thereof)
Patent 5577544: Extension spring system for an overhead door
(FLEXIBLE OR PORTABLE CLOSURE, PARTITION, OR PANEL : PLURAL STRIP, SLAT, OR PANEL TYPE : With mounting or supporting means : With operating means : Counterbalance only : Spring : Weighted parallelogram element extension)
Patent 5577545: Determination of the carbon equivalent in structure-modified cast iron
(METAL FOUNDING : PROCESS : With measuring, testing, inspecting, or condition determination : Utilizing pressure application)
Patent 5577546: Particulate feedstock for metal injection molding
(METAL FOUNDING : PROCESS : Shaping liquid metal against a forming surface : Composite article forming : Incorporating particulate material : Different metals)
Patent 5577547: Method of casting a metal article
(METAL FOUNDING : PROCESS : Shaping liquid metal against a forming surface : Controlling solidification (other than ambient cooling) : Pressure applied after introduction of metal)
Patent 5577548: Continuous casting process and plant
(METAL FOUNDING : PROCESS : With measuring, testing, inspecting, or condition determination : Of continuous or semicontinuous casting : And regulating an operation :)
Patent 5577549: Mold fluxes used in the continuous casting of steel
(METAL FOUNDING : PROCESS : Shaping liquid metal against a forming surface : Continuous or semicontinuous casting : Incorporating additional material or chemically reactive agent : Electric arc melting with slag or flux)
Patent 5577550: Golf club metallic head formation
(METAL FOUNDING : PROCESS : Shaping a forming surface (e.g., mold making, etc.) : Shaping fluent material to form mold : Composite, plural part or multilayered mold : Sequentially forming mold portions on same shaping member : Utilizing aqueous slurry material :)
Patent 5577551: Regenerative heat exchanger and method of operating the same
(HEAT EXCHANGE : REGENERATOR : Movable heat storage mass with enclosure : Rotary heat collector : Seals :)
Patent 5577552: Temperature controlling device for mask and wafer holders
(HEAT EXCHANGE : WITH TIMER, PROGRAMMER, TIME DELAY, OR CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL : Temperature responsive or control : Branched flow of heat exchange material : Branched flow of heat exchange material)
Patent 5577553: Regenerator
(HEAT EXCHANGE : REGENERATOR : Heat collector : In casing)
Patent 5577554: Radiant heating systems which are more efficient to build, and methods and apparatuses for building them
(HEAT EXCHANGE : STRUCTURAL INSTALLATION : Related to wall, floor or ceiling structure of a chamber : Exchange between engine supply and exhaust lines)
Patent 5577555: Heat exchanger
(HEAT EXCHANGE : WITH COATED, ROUGHENED OR POLISHED SURFACE : Flues formed by vertical corrugations of heat transmitter)
Patent 5577556: Unitary diversionary-tubing hanger and energizable rod seal
(WELLS : ABOVE GROUND APPARATUS : Inner member anchor or seal with lateral port : Axially movable type valve)
Patent 5577558: In-well device for in situ removal of underground contaminants
(WELLS : PROCESSES : Using microorganisms : Pipe cutting means)
Patent 5577559: High-rate multizone gravel pack system
(WELLS : PROCESSES : Graveling or filter forming : Injected fluid comprises water and material other than inorganic gas)
Patent 5577560: Fluid-actuated wellbore tool system
(WELLS : PROCESSES : Placing or shifting well part : With sealing feature (e.g., packer) : By auxilliary fluid control line)
Patent 5577561: Titanium skin-penetrating fire-fighting tool
(FIRE EXTINGUISHERS : SPECIAL APPLICATIONS : With specific extinguishant applying means, or means for providing access to fire : With specific extinguishant applying means)
Patent 5577562: Harvester for root crops and method of using same
(UNEARTHING PLANTS OR BURIED OBJECTS : WITH ABOVE-GROUND MEANS FOR DETACHMENT OF PLANT PART : Detachment by pulling, beating, shaking or crushing :)
Patent 5577563: Stack-folding toolbar with floating wings
(EARTH WORKING : WITH ACTUATOR ADAPTED TO LIFT TOOL FOR TRANSPORT ON WHEELED FRAME OR BROADLY CLAIMED IMPLEMENT : Central group liftable vertically, side groups movable inwardly : Tandem gangs)
Patent 5577564: Rotary fluid converter
(BORING OR PENETRATING THE EARTH : WITH BELOW-GROUND TOOL DRIVE PRIME MOVER : Below-ground (1) generation of motive fluid, or (2) storage of motivating energy : With clutch means acting between shaft and guide)
Patent 5577565: Compact roller cutter
(BORING OR PENETRATING THE EARTH : WITH STORAGE MEANS FOR BIT LUBRICANT CARRIED BY BIT OR SHAFT : With fluid pressure-actuated feed means : Axially supported by tool shaft)
Patent 5577566: Releasing tool
(BORING OR PENETRATING THE EARTH : WITH TOOL SHAFT DETAIL : Axially telescoping shaft section : With means to couple members to prevent relative rotation)
Patent 5577567: Stair climbing wheelchair
(MOTOR VEHICLES : SPECIAL DRIVING DEVICE : Portable track : Endless, flexible : With attendant station : With flexible and/or yieldable link)
Patent 5577568: Self-propelled handtruck
(MOTOR VEHICLES : STEERED BY WALKING ATTENDANT : Overload release)
Patent 5577569: Vehicle safety device
(MOTOR VEHICLES : WITH MEANS FOR CONTROLLING OPERATION RESPONSIVE TO ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION, MAGNETIC FORCE, OR SOUND WAVES RECEIVED FROM SOURCE, OR REFLECTED FROM OBJECT OR SURFACE, LOCATED APART FROM VEHICLE : Radiation, force, or waves reflected from external object or surface : Recirculating)
Patent 5577570: Wind introducing system for motorcycle
(MOTOR VEHICLES : SPECIAL WHEEL BASE : Having only two wheels : Arranged in tandem : Including endless element for transmitting drive to wheels)
Patent 5577571: Automobile chassis with pivoted inner and outer frames
(MOTOR VEHICLES : POWER : Having specific motor-to-body-frame relationship : Including auxiliary frame for motor and resilient means for connecting auxiliary frame to body frame : With wheeled auxiliary frame, resiliently joined to body frame, for supporting motor and gearing or clutch)
Patent 5577572: Hydrostatic transmission center section
(MOTOR VEHICLES : POWER : Including traction motor of kind driven by noncompressible fluid received under pressure from a pump : Gas is product of treatment of a volatile fluid (e.g., gas is steam))
Patent 5577573: Hydraulic power steering apparatus
(MOTOR VEHICLES : STEERING GEAR : With fluid power assist : With mechanical power assist)
Patent 5577574: Adjustable stepladder
(FIRE ESCAPE, LADDER, OR SCAFFOLD : SELF-SUSTAINING : Ladder : Double-ended pin)
Patent 5577575: Method and apparatus for sweeping moisture and dirt from returning oil of a circulating lubrication system
(LUBRICATION : SYSTEMS : With lubricant treatment means : Purification means :)
Patent 5577576: Disengageable descender with self-locking of the rope
(BRAKES : STRAND : Tortuous grip : On track)
Patent 5577577: Floating caliper type disc brake having noise reducing torque carrying structure
(BRAKES : ROD : Axially movable brake element or housing therefor : Retainer for brake element : Having actuator and means to prevent vibration thereof : Including means to prevent vibration of brake element : Pivotable actuator)
Patent 5577578: Energy efficient motor brake
(BRAKES : FRICTIONAL VIBRATION DAMPER : Spring : Electric release : Draft release)
Patent 5577579: Method of manufacturing a suspension damper
(BRAKES : INTERNAL-RESISTANCE MOTION RETARDER : Having a thrust member with a variable volume chamber (e.g., coaxial or telescoping tubes, compensating reservoir) : With valve controlling fluid flow between chambers or compartments of the chamber : With reservoir for fluid : Annular reservoir : Causes direct, simultaneous adjustment of plural shoes)
Patent 5577580: Safety system in a motor vehicle equipped with an automatic transmission
(CLUTCHES AND POWER-STOP CONTROL : TRANSMISSION AND BRAKE : Motor vehicle : Brake control affects transmission change : Emergency or parking brake)
Patent 5577581: Coupling assembly
(CLUTCHES AND POWER-STOP CONTROL : CLUTCH AND BRAKE : Sliding operation : Fluid operator : Brake and gearing at axle end)
Patent 5577582: Polygonal clutch assembly
(CLUTCHES AND POWER-STOP CONTROL : CLUTCHES : Axially engaging : Interposed, mating clutch-elements : With torque connection between clutch-element and its shaft : Axially slidable connection : Including chordally disposed connection)
Patent 5577583: Free wheel double lock clutch mechanism
(CLUTCHES AND POWER-STOP CONTROL : CLUTCHES : Axially engaging : Exterior : Expanding)
Patent 5577584: Multiple pressure-to-current relations in a system having a solenoid-operated hydraulic valve
(CLUTCHES AND POWER-STOP CONTROL : CLUTCHES : Operators : Fluid pressure : Operator for axially engaging elements)
Patent 5577585: Declutching mechanism with an hydraulic actuator, especially for working in traction on the connecting piece of a clutch
(CLUTCHES AND POWER-STOP CONTROL : CLUTCHES : Operators : Spring engaged : Fluid release : Motor concentric with clutch shaft : With selective distributor for fluid pressure)
Patent 5577586: Overrunning clutch with lubricant retainer
(CLUTCHES AND POWER-STOP CONTROL : CLUTCHES : Automatic : One-way engaging : Wedging pawl or block : Ball or roller)
Patent 5577587: Centrifugal clutch
(CLUTCHES AND POWER-STOP CONTROL : CLUTCHES : Operators : Speed responsive : Fixed-speed engagement : Transversely expanding clutch with pivoted weights : With selective distributor for fluid pressure)
Patent 5577588: Lube assembly for a transmission friction device
(CLUTCHES AND POWER-STOP CONTROL : CLUTCHES : Lubricating, insulating, or cooling : Liquid cooled or lubricated clutch surfaces : Lubricant or coolant between engaging surfaces : With change of coolant flow during disengagement : Biasing means)
Patent 5577589: Document handler
(CHECK-ACTUATED CONTROL MECHANISMS : WITH ADDITIONAL, DISPARATE MEANS PREVENTING FRAUDULENT ACTUATION : Antijarring device :)
Patent 5577590: Machine for collecting used disposable cups
(CHECK-ACTUATED CONTROL MECHANISMS : CONTROL MECHANISM ACTUATED BY CHECK, OTHER THAN COIN (E.G., SLUG, TOKEN, CARD, ETC.), WHICH IS MUTILATED OR RETAINED : Having means to mutilate check : And means to test physical characteristic of check :)
Patent 5577591: Coin selecting apparatus
(CHECK-ACTUATED CONTROL MECHANISMS : INCLUDING MEANS TO IMPART THRUST TO CHECK : Introducing device : By spring counterbalance)
Patent 5577592: Method of deploying a plurality of conveyor sections and a conveyor system
(CONVEYORS: POWER-DRIVEN : CONVEYING APPARATUS ENTIRELY SUPPORTED BY MOBILE GROUND ENGAGING MEANS : Including three relatively movable interconnected wheel or track equipped vehicles :)
Patent 5577593: Carrier conveyor system
(CONVEYORS: POWER-DRIVEN : WITH MEANS TO FACILITATE WORKING, TREATING, OR INSPECTING CONVEYED LOAD AT A STATION : Means to convey a palleted load back and forth between an initial location and the work station : Means engages conveyor to fix conveyor position relative to station)
Patent 5577594: Cigarette manufacturing unit
(CONVEYORS: POWER-DRIVEN : CONVEYOR SYSTEM HAVING AUXILIARY SECTION FOR STORING ITEMS MOVING BETWEEN SOURCE AND DESTINATION : Auxiliary section has the same entrance and exit : Auxiliary section has a reversibly driven conveyor for bidirectional article movement : Means engages a conveyor portion (i.e., pallet) which is separable from the conveyor drive to fix the position of said conveyor portion)
Patent 5577595: Accumulator for conveyor system
(CONVEYORS: POWER-DRIVEN : CONVEYOR SYSTEM HAVING AUXILIARY SECTION FOR STORING ITEMS MOVING BETWEEN SOURCE AND DESTINATION : Auxiliary section has the same entrance and exit : Auxiliary section has a reversibly driven conveyor for bidirectional article movement : Means engages a conveyor portion (i.e., pallet) which is separable from the conveyor drive to fix the position of said conveyor portion)
Patent 5577596: Sorting device with a field of transport units
(CONVEYORS: POWER-DRIVEN : CONVEYOR ARRANGEMENT FOR SELECTING AMONG PLURAL SOURCES OR DESTINATIONS : With selection responsive to means containing or introducing changeable operating instructions : Auxiliary section has a reversibly driven conveyor for bidirectional article movement)
Patent 5577597: Work transport system including pallet transport apparatus
(CONVEYORS: POWER-DRIVEN : CONVEYOR SYSTEM FOR MOVING A SPECIFIC LOAD AS A SEPARATE UNIT : System includes a load supported by a conveyor portion which is separable from the conveyor drive : Responsive to undesired condition of load)
Patent 5577598: Apparatus for controlling the conveyor speed of moving conveyor means
(CONVEYORS: POWER-DRIVEN : CONVEYOR SECTION : Endless conveyor : Carrier belt drive means : Brake means to slow, stop or hold carrier belt : Roller or roller assembly)
Patent 5577599: Switch lockouts
(ELECTRICITY: CIRCUIT MAKERS AND BREAKERS : SWITCH ACTIVATION INHIBITOR (E.G., UNAUTHORIZED/INADVERTENT USE PREVENTION) : Actuator locking device : Circuit breaker handle type (i.e., padlock) : Range timer)
Patent 5577600: Switch lock-out device for power tool
(ELECTRICITY: CIRCUIT MAKERS AND BREAKERS : SWITCH ACTIVATION INHIBITOR (E.G., UNAUTHORIZED/INADVERTENT USE PREVENTION) : Actuator blocking device (e.g., latch) : Hand grip type (e.g., power tool) : Including attachments to lock handle)
Patent 5577601: Actuating device for a monitor power switch
(ELECTRICITY: CIRCUIT MAKERS AND BREAKERS : ELECTRIC SWITCH DETAILS : Actuators : Auxiliary : Extension or remote : Spring biased)
Patent 5577602: Switch extender apparatus
(ELECTRICITY: CIRCUIT MAKERS AND BREAKERS : ELECTRIC SWITCH DETAILS : Actuators : Auxiliary : Extension or remote : Spring biased)
Patent 5577603: Remote, self-adjusting operator for an electrical enclosure
(ELECTRICITY: CIRCUIT MAKERS AND BREAKERS : ELECTRIC SWITCH DETAILS : Actuators : Auxiliary : Extension or remote : Spring biased)
Patent 5577604: Electrical snap-action switch
(ELECTRICITY: CIRCUIT MAKERS AND BREAKERS : SNAP : Double snap : Spring Buckle : Engine governed over-riding means)
Patent 5577605: Rotary switch
(ELECTRICITY: CIRCUIT MAKERS AND BREAKERS : SOLID CONTACT : Rotating actuator (e.g., dial) : Contact carried by actuator)
Patent 5577606: Packaging for spark plugs
(SPECIAL RECEPTACLE OR PACKAGE : FOR SPARK PLUG : Prehung door or window)
Patent 5577607: Curling iron pouch
(SPECIAL RECEPTACLE OR PACKAGE : FOR A TOOL (E.G., KNIFE, SHAVER) : Flaccidly or integrally (but not severably) connected)
Patent 5577608: Protective cover for palletized materials and method
(SPECIAL RECEPTACLE OR PACKAGE : WITH PALLET FEATURE : Plural)
Patent 5577609: Two-part articles, including hinged articles
(SPECIAL RECEPTACLE OR PACKAGE : FOR PLATE OR SHEET : Dental)
Patent 5577610: Casing for frame-supported pellicles
(SPECIAL RECEPTACLE OR PACKAGE : FOR PLATE OR SHEET : Fragile or sensitive (e.g., glass mirror) : Threaded clamping member)
Patent 5577611: Organizer for personal effects
(SPECIAL RECEPTACLE OR PACKAGE : WITH INDICATOR (I.E., VARIABLE INFORMATION EXHIBITING MEANS) : Simulates wearing of article)
Patent 5577612: Fabric softener sheet dispenser cartons
(SPECIAL RECEPTACLE OR PACKAGE : FOR FOLDED SHEETLIKE ARTICLE : Peripheral aperture)
Patent 5577613: Integrated carry handle and accessory interlock system
(SPECIAL RECEPTACLE OR PACKAGE : STRUCTURAL FEATURES FOR VERTICAL STACKING, I.E., SIMILAR RECEPTACLES : Having vertical projecting element or recess for interlock : Handle type : Pull type)
Patent 5577614: Combined shipping and dispensing package for fluid containers
(SPECIAL RECEPTACLE OR PACKAGE : SHOCK PROTECTION TYPE (E.G., FREE FALL) : For refuse)
Patent 5577615: Bag dispensing system
(SPECIAL RECEPTACLE OR PACKAGE : PLURAL PAPER BAGS (I.E., STACK OR PACK) : Dental)
Patent 5577616: Cushioning package for transporting or storing semiconductor wafers
(SPECIAL RECEPTACLE OR PACKAGE : HOLDER FOR A REMOVABLE ELECTRICAL COMPONENT : For a semiconductor wafer : Including shielding means for static electricity)
Patent 5577617: Advanced technique for packaging multiple number of electrically stackable high voltage transistors in one package
(SPECIAL RECEPTACLE OR PACKAGE : HOLDER FOR A REMOVABLE ELECTRICAL COMPONENT : Including component positioning means : Frame for containing single component : On adjustable panels)
Patent 5577618: Mobile aggregate material processing plant
(CLASSIFYING, SEPARATING, AND ASSORTING SOLIDS : SIFTING : Elements : Supports : Portable : Vehicles : Brush)
Patent 5577619: Steel coil storage rack system
(SUPPORTS: RACKS : SPECIAL ARTICLE : Bag holder)
Patent 5577620: Storage rack made from modular components
(SUPPORTS: RACKS : SPECIAL ARTICLE : Recorded music type : Foldable)
Patent 5577621: Wafer installing cassette for semiconductor manufacturing apparatus
(SUPPORTS: RACKS : SPECIAL ARTICLE : Platelike : Semiconductor wafer : Building closure)
Patent 5577622: Merchandising display rack assembly
(SUPPORTS: RACKS : TRAY : Stand : Horizontal axis)
Patent 5577623: Composite gravity feed shelf
(SUPPORTS: RACKS : SHELF TYPE : Knockdown : Vertically adjustable : Distinct seat for stacked element)
Patent 5577624: Child resistant easy open closure mechanism
(BOTTLES AND JARS : CLOSURES : Having warning means or means impeding closure removal (e.g., child proof) : Closure guided in simultaneous turning and reciprocating movememnt (e.g., screw threaded) : Closure removal obstacle movable to unobstructive position : Axially movable closure removal obstacle or obstacle portion)
Patent 5577625: Venting and dispensing cap for a container
(BOTTLES AND JARS : CLOSURES : Closure pivoted about receptacle opening : With straw)
Patent 5577626: Closure with opening assist feature
(BOTTLES AND JARS : CLOSURES : Closure pivoted about receptacle opening : With fastening means : With movable closure removal obstacle)
Patent 5577627: Hinge structure for thermoformed plastic containers
(RECEPTACLES : SECTIONAL : Container formed of only two similar sections : Sections hinged together : Hinge integral with sections : Sidewall formed of separable stave-like parts)
Patent 5577628: Hamper with bi-directional opening lid
(RECEPTACLES : CLOSURES : Pivotable, (e.g., hinged) : Hinge members formed integrally with closure and closure support : Hinge elements interlocked by elastic deformation : One piece container and closure)
Patent 5577629: Package box
(RECEPTACLES : COMPARTMENTED CONTAINER : Closure for compartment : Closure permits access to one compartment while blocking access to another : Molded in one piece)
Patent 5577630: Composite conformable pressure vessel
(RECEPTACLES : HIGH-PRESSURE-GAS TANK : Vent means through closure-like member)
Patent 5577631: Self-filling pail
(RECEPTACLES : END WALL STRUCTURE : With weight or counterweight : Wood or wood product layer (e.g., paper, paperboard))
Patent 5577632: Pail safety ring
(RECEPTACLES : CLOSURES : Removable closure situated by resilient distortion and retained by preformed configuration (e.g., detent) : Closure flange has noninterlocking contact internal to passage mouth : Closure includes integral lifting tab)
Patent 5577633: Feeding nuts to a nut runner
(ARTICLE DISPENSING : PROCESSES :)
Patent 5577634: Paper towel dispenser for dispensing towelling from inside diameter of roll
(ARTICLE DISPENSING : CONCURRENT SEPARATION AND DISTORTION OF FLEXIBLE ARTICLE (E.G., NAPKIN HOLDERS) : By ejecting means : Rotary : Friction roller :)
Patent 5577635: Protective sheet dispenser
(ARTICLE DISPENSING : CONCURRENT SEPARATION AND DISTORTION OF FLEXIBLE ARTICLE (E.G., NAPKIN HOLDERS) : With casing or support : Rotary)
Patent 5577636: Multi-tube container having breakable connections at both ends thereof
(DISPENSING : COLLAPSIBLE WALL-TYPE CONTAINER : Plural container and/or compartment : With nonfriction fit means to secure discharge guide to container)
Patent 5577637: Cutting-off device for stock materials packed in can-like containers, more particularly filler materials and putties and hardener pastes
(DISPENSING : PLURAL SOURCES, COMPARTMENT, CONTAINERS AND/OR SPACED JACKET : With discharge assistant for each source : Unitary reciprocating : Plural measured charges in single drink)
Patent 5577638: Bottom pouring pot
(DISPENSING : WITH CASING OR SUPPORT : For bottom discharge dispenser supported on horizontal surface : For bottom discharge)
Patent 5577639: Storage and dispenser organizers
(DISPENSING : COMBINED : With discharge assistant)
Patent 5577640: Creamy substance dispenser, in particular for toothpaste
(DISPENSING : WITH DISCHARGE ASSISTANT (E.G., IMPELLER, PUMP, CONVEYER, MOVABLE TRAP CHAMBER, ETC.) : With material supply container and discharge assistant with casing (e.g., supply container and pump) : Aligned discharge assistant, actuator, container and nozzle : Axial inlet and outlet)
Patent 5577641: Dispensing assembly comprising a cylindrical container including a piston
(DISPENSING : WITH DISCHARGE ASSISTANT (E.G., IMPELLER, PUMP, CONVEYER, MOVABLE TRAP CHAMBER, ETC.) : Container with follower : Container-mounted pump)
Patent 5577642: System for metering a product in powder form
(DISPENSING : SUPPLY CONTAINERS WITH TRAPS : With trap chamber cutoffs : With discharge volume varying means : With means to change trap chamber volume : Independent discharge controllers)
Patent 5577643: Closure and container
(DISPENSING : MOVABLE MATERIAL DISCHARGE GUIDE : Foldable, bendable, collapsible or flexible : With flow controller or closure : With additional means to hold against motion)
Patent 5577644: Toy doll and hanger assembly
(APPAREL APPARATUS : GARMENT HANGERS : Forms)
Patent 5577645: Shoulder guard with positive mechanical lock and visual indicators
(APPAREL APPARATUS : GARMENT HANGERS : Sheet material : Form retainers)
Patent 5577646: Pet carrier for bicycle
(PACKAGE AND ARTICLE CARRIERS : VEHICLE ATTACHED : Carrier attached cycle : Means for mounting carrier to a particular portion of the cycle : Wheel axle : Attached at second point on another portion of the cycle)
Patent 5577647: Bottle carrying device
(PACKAGE AND ARTICLE CARRIERS : CARRIED BY ANIMATE BEARER : For liquid or liquid-holding container : Removable liquid-holding container held by carrier : Secured by flaccid member : Strap-type flaccid member :)
Patent 5577648: Load carrier
(PACKAGE AND ARTICLE CARRIERS : CARRIED BY ANIMATE BEARER : Article held by receiver : Flaccid attaching means looped around neck or crossing shoulder : Two attaching means crossing different shoulders : And attaching means extending circumferentially of torso : Framework)
Patent 5577649: Hinged rail article carrier
(PACKAGE AND ARTICLE CARRIERS : VEHICLE ATTACHED : Carrier associated with vehicle roof or trunk lid : Carrier having means to adjust position or attitude : For clothes hangers)
Patent 5577650: Split stanchion article carrier with pivoting thumbwheel
(PACKAGE AND ARTICLE CARRIERS : VEHICLE ATTACHED : Carrier associated with vehicle roof or trunk lid : Carrier having means to adjust position or attitude : For clothes hangers)
Patent 5577652: Convertible backpack
(PACKAGE AND ARTICLE CARRIERS : CARRIED BY ANIMATE BEARER : Convertible or combined : Carrier having a rearrangable strap : Backpack or component thereof)
Patent 5577653: Blood collection tube holder
(PACKAGE AND ARTICLE CARRIERS : CARRIED BY ANIMATE BEARER : Article held by receiver : Receiver mounted on, or formed as part of, means at least partially encircling the torso for attaching carrier to bearer : Specified receiver details : Multiple receivers : Multiple receivers positioned on panel : Loop)
Patent 5577654: Surgical instrument
(ELONGATED-MEMBER-DRIVING APPARATUS : SURGICAL STAPLER : Work-responsive)
Patent 5577655: Flexible metal-containing tapes or films and associated adhesives
(METAL FUSION BONDING : SOLDER FORM : Having means to treat flux or filler)
Patent 5577656: Method of packaging a semiconductor device
(METAL FUSION BONDING : PROCESS : Metal to nonmetal with separate metallic filler : Semiconductor-type nonmetallic material :)
Patent 5577657: Method of improved oven reflow soldering
(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) : Sheet material)
Patent 5577658: Gas knife cooling system
(METAL FUSION BONDING : PROCESS : With protecting of work or filler or applying flux : Using cooling means (e.g., heat sink or barrier) : Vacuum)
Patent 5577659: Locking feature for container
(ENVELOPES, WRAPPERS, AND PAPERBOARD BOXES : PAPERBOARD BOX : With closure for an access opening : Nonunitary closure (i.e., not of one-piece construction with the box) : Closure includes a depending flange or tab which extends along an adjacent box wall : Closure includes slit or aperture to receive a projection from a box wall : Nonunitary securing element on closure engages nonunitary securing element on box (i.e., securing elements are not of one-piece construction with the box))
Patent 5577660: Temperature sensing automatic faucet
(AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY REGULATION : MIXING FLUID OF DISSIMILAR TEMPERATURE : Mixing valve with temperature motive means : Having electrical motive means :)
Patent 5577661: Pool water heating and circulating system
(HEATING SYSTEMS : MISCELLANEOUS :)
Patent 5577662: Embedded railway track system
(RAILWAYS: SURFACE TRACK : ROADBED : Street crossing : Concrete)
Patent 5577663: Bottom feed injector with top calibration feed
(FLUID SPRINKLING, SPRAYING, AND DIFFUSING : PROCESSES :)
Patent 5577664: Shower head with variable flow rate, pulsation and spray pattern
(FLUID SPRINKLING, SPRAYING, AND DIFFUSING : WITH MEANS CAUSING INTERMITTENT INTERRUPTION OF SUPPLY TO DISTRIBUTOR MEANS (I.E., ON-OFF) : Scatterer is tubular or in surrounding housing)
Patent 5577665: Spray arm of automatic tableware washer
(FLUID SPRINKLING, SPRAYING, AND DIFFUSING : DISTRIBUTOR CONTINUOUSLY MOVES RELATIVE TO SUPPORT DURING SPRAYING : Reaction-type nozzle motive means : Control of speed or axis of rotation shiftable (manual valves excluded) : Reciprocating or oscillating distributor)
Patent 5577666: Air assist atomizer for a split stream fuel injector
(FLUID SPRINKLING, SPRAYING, AND DIFFUSING : INCLUDING SUPPLEMENTAL GAS SHAPING OR SHIELDING JET : Bumper or guard protects distributor)
Patent 5577667: Fuel injection valve
(FLUID SPRINKLING, SPRAYING, AND DIFFUSING : FLUID PRESSURE RESPONSIVE DISCHARGE MODIFIER* OR FLOW REGULATOR* : Fuel injector or burner : Having flow regulator* for reciprocating piston engine : Regulator* biased to closed position by a fluid : Upstream of flow regulator*)
Patent 5577668: Toroidal manifold sparger used in a fluidizing spray chilling system
(FLUID SPRINKLING, SPRAYING, AND DIFFUSING : UNITARY PLURAL OUTLET MEANS : Arranged in plural groups or rows : Concentric or coaxial groups : In concavo-convex face : Upstream of flow regulator*)
Patent 5577669: Apparatus and method for the beneficiation of ore and coal with the aid of ultrasound
(SOLID MATERIAL COMMINUTION OR DISINTEGRATION : : By operations other than force of contact with solid surface :)
Patent 5577670: Pneumatic impact pulverizer system
(SOLID MATERIAL COMMINUTION OR DISINTEGRATION : : By utilizing kinetic energy of projected or suspended material :)
Patent 5577671: Method for manufacturing low bark content wood chips from whole-tree chips
(SOLID MATERIAL COMMINUTION OR DISINTEGRATION : : Selective or differential comminution of mixed or bonded solids : Plural successive comminuting operations)
Patent 5577672: Method and apparatus for disintegrating wallboard
(SOLID MATERIAL COMMINUTION OR DISINTEGRATION : : Selective or differential comminution of mixed or bonded solids : Plural successive comminuting operations)
Patent 5577673: Deodorized garbage disposal system
(SOLID MATERIAL COMMINUTION OR DISINTEGRATION : : With automatic control : Of coal)
Patent 5577674: Waste pulping and liquid extraction system and method including automatic bag feeding
(SOLID MATERIAL COMMINUTION OR DISINTEGRATION : : Including means applying fluid to material : Liquid submerged comminuting zone : By cooperating members : Including roller or roller-like member (e.g., ball, cylinder, etc.) : Inlet provision)
Patent 5577675: Agitating pulverizer
(SOLID MATERIAL COMMINUTION OR DISINTEGRATION : : With temperature modification of material : Control of feed and surface positioning means only)
Patent 5577676: Method and apparatus for controlling the traversing frequency in a yarn winding system
(WINDING, TENSIONING, OR GUIDING : HELICAL OR RANDOM WINDING OF MATERIAL : Distributing material along the package : With distribution monitor and correction or indication : By control of take-up)
Patent 5577677: Axially-compressible coil carrier
(WINDING, TENSIONING, OR GUIDING : BOBBIN OR SPOOL : Open-work structure : Resilient : Reinforcement)
Patent 5577678: Handle of a fishing reel
(WINDING, TENSIONING, OR GUIDING : REELING DEVICE : Fishing rod reel : With drive mechanism : Hand crank feature : Drive mechanism reciprocates guide)
Patent 5577679: Fishing rod which regulates rotational speed of spool during casting
(WINDING, TENSIONING, OR GUIDING : REELING DEVICE : Fishing rod reel : With brake : Unwinding speed regulator (e.g., anti-backlash brake) : Collapsible or extensible)
Patent 5577680: Baitcasting reel having a pivotable thumb rest
(WINDING, TENSIONING, OR GUIDING : REELING DEVICE : Fishing rod reel : Frame or static component : Frame disassembly feature : Hinged frame section : With disabler)
Patent 5577681: Belt-driven data cartridge with pack belt
(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 drive coupling : Acting on plural coils)
Patent 5577682: Film cartridge having a movable flange for facilitating feeding out and rewinding of film
(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) : Single coil cartridge (e.g., film magazine) : With means to facilitate unwinding : Separable or hinged sections)
Patent 5577683: Webbing take-up apparatus
(WINDING, TENSIONING, OR GUIDING : REELING DEVICE : With spring motor : Lock against spool unwinding : Material speed responsive (e.g., belt sensitive) : Inertia operator : Material supported spool)
Patent 5577684: Winding machine with support cylinders
(WINDING, TENSIONING, OR GUIDING : CONVOLUTE WINDING OF MATERIAL : With spool loading or coil removal : Pivotal transfer device : Multiple coil groups)
Patent 5577685: Apparatus for winding a continuously incoming paper web
(WINDING, TENSIONING, OR GUIDING : CONVOLUTE WINDING OF MATERIAL : Pressure element against coil (e.g., nip pressure member) : With particular drive input)
Patent 5577686: Spindle adapter apparatus for paper roll product
(WINDING, TENSIONING, OR GUIDING : COIL HOLDER OR SUPPORT (E.G., SPINDLE, DISPENSER, OR SPOOL) : Mounted coil holder or spindle (e.g., dispenser or mandrel) : Free end spindle support (e.g., cantilever) : With releasable coil retainer : Removable retainer : Helical cam or threaded actuator)
Patent 5577687: Portable helicopter landing pad
(AERONAUTICS : RETARDING AND RESTRAINING DEVICES : Landing platforms : Emergency)
Patent 5577688: Containment systems for insulation, and insulation elements employing such systems
(AERONAUTICS : AIRCRAFT STRUCTURE : Blast deflectors)
Patent 5577689: Container for air transport
(AERONAUTICS : SAFETY LOWERING DEVICES : Skin cooling)
Patent 5577690: Microwave measurement of train wheel wear
(RAILWAY SWITCHES AND SIGNALS : CAB SIGNAL OR TRAIN CONTROL : Train defect : Mechanical locking)
Patent 5577691: Switch blade device in a turnout on a tram-or streetcar-type line
(RAILWAY SWITCHES AND SIGNALS : SWITCHES : Point : Renewable and reenforced : Drop arm)
Patent 5577692: Baby bottle holder
(SUPPORTS : NURSING BOTTLE TYPE : Stands : Adjustable : Link supported)
Patent 5577693: Anesthesia circuit stand
(SUPPORTS : STAND : To hold a particular article : At least two legs form unitary structure)
Patent 5577694: Leg block joining system for table
(SUPPORTS : STAND : Leg attaching connections : Adjustable)
Patent 5577695: Retaining element
(SUPPORTS : BRACKETS : Understructure)
Patent 5577696: Smoke alarm mount
(SUPPORTS : BRACKETS : Specially mounted or attached : By magnet : Including plural vacuum cups)
Patent 5577697: Flashlight accessory
(SUPPORTS : BRACKETS : Specially mounted or attached : By magnet : Including plural vacuum cups)
Patent 5577698: Locking strap fastener for suspending festive adornments
(SUPPORTS : BRACKETS : Specially mounted or attached : On horizontal rod or bar : Radiator clamped)
Patent 5577699: Hanger and method of attachment
(SUPPORTS : BRACKETS : Specially mounted or attached : Including support piercing or cutting means : Of wire : Single piece : Piercing or cutting means at each end : With attached counterweight)
Patent 5577700: Curtain rod mounting device for preventing window molding damage
(SUPPORTS : BRACKETS : Rod type : Curtain rod : Plural rod)
Patent 5577701: Christmas tree stand
(SUPPORTS : STAFF TYPE : Stand or base : Having staff retaining or centering means : Plural means, vertically spaced : Perpendicular pivot axes)
Patent 5577702: Wall mounting assembly
(SUPPORTS : WITH MEANS TO FACILITATE INSTALLATION, REPAIR, OR TRANSPORTATION, OR BROKEN PARTS RETAINER : Pre-set characteristic)
Patent 5577703: Power assisted adjustment system
(SUPPORTS : WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL MEANS : Support for mirror- or picture-type article)
Patent 5577704: Adjustable support for small enclosure
(SUPPORTS : ARTICLE CARRIED : Stand, foot or prop : Nail guide or holder)
Patent 5577705: Coil connection for solenoid operated valve
(VALVES AND VALVE ACTUATION : ELECTRICALLY ACTUATED VALVE : Including solenoid : With speed or braking control)
Patent 5577706: Water faucet with automatic shut-off mechanism for water conservation
(VALVES AND VALVE ACTUATION : WITH CORRELATED FLOW PATH : Valve operated by joining flow path sections : Joining motion includes linear valve operating component : Motion opposed by valve spring : Latch lug extends transversely to axis of manipulator)
Patent 5577707: Slide valve
(VALVES AND VALVE ACTUATION : WITH MEANS TO INCREASE HEAD AND SEAT CONTACT PRESSURE : With positive reduction : Seat pressed to valve : With receptacle accommodating feature)
Patent 5577708: Ball valve
(VALVES AND VALVE ACTUATION : ROTARY VALVES : Ball valve : Housing construction : Head removable perpendicular to flow passage : Spring)
Patent 5577709: Stem seal configuration for ball valves
(VALVES AND VALVE ACTUATION : ROTARY VALVES : Ball valve : Housing construction : Head removable along one side of flow passage : At the actuator side (i.e., top entry))
Patent 5577710: Fence extension assembly
(FENCES : PANEL : Picket)
Patent 5577711: Flashing removal tool
(IMPLEMENTS OR APPARATUS FOR APPLYING PUSHING OR PULLING FORCE : NAIL EXTRACTOR TYPE : Single throw lever : Claw bar : Cam or wedge actuated)
Patent 5577712: Barbed rope or cord for repair of barbed wire fencing
(FENCES : BARBED : Strands : Single :)
Patent 5577713: Post support with offset slanted stake and method for using same
(FENCES : RAIL : Braced : Braced)
Patent 5577714: Knock down guard rail assembly and method for assembling same
(FENCES : RAIL : Connection : Rail to post : Rail extended through post or post extended through rail : Including distinct locking means : Channel bracket)
Patent 5577716: Single-thrust bearing for a shock absorber
(SPRING DEVICES : VEHICLE : Mechanical spring and nonresilient retarder (e.g., shock absorber) : Fluid retarder : Elastomeric spring : Mounted at end of retarder : Nested coil springs)
Patent 5577717: Jeweler's saw vise
(WORK HOLDERS : RELATIVELY MOVABLE JAWS : With tool couple element : With guide means : Slot type : Plural clamps)
Patent 5577718: Collator apparatus with rotary printer
(SHEET-MATERIAL ASSOCIATING : WITH PRINTING :)
Patent 5577719: Document alignment system
(SHEET FEEDING OR DELIVERING : FEEDING : With means to align sheet : Responsive to sheet-sensor : Bottom feed)
Patent 5577720: Self-adjusting sensor
(SHEET FEEDING OR DELIVERING : FEEDING : By means to convey sheet (e.g., from pack to operation) : Responsive to sheet sensor : Thickness sensor : Laterally spaced sensors)
Patent 5577721: Portable batting cage with extended hinged wings
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PLAYING FIELD OR COURT GAME; GAME ELEMENT OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR OTHER THAN PROJECTOR OR PROJECTILE, PER SE : Batting backstop or cage : For projectile intended to be projected by kicking (e.g., kicking trainer or tee, etc.))
Patent 5577722: Bat grip 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 in which play involves base running (e.g., for baseball, cricket, etc.) : Practice bat : Having subdivided strike zone)
Patent 5577723: Squeezable toy ball
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PROJECTILE, PER SE; PART THEREOF OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : With sound-producing means : Grip)
Patent 5577724: Football
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PROJECTILE, PER SE; PART THEREOF OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Having handle or surface configuration for enhancing user`s handgrip thereon : Grip-enhancing means comprises closure or seam of casing or cover or comprises simulation of such closure or seam (e.g., lacing of football casing, etc.) : And vane structure (i.e., flight guiding or stabilizing means))
Patent 5577725: Hockey stick handle
(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.) : Stringing or string-stretching device)
Patent 5577726: Adjustable lie putter
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Club or club support : Head and shaft connection : Having longitudinal recess or projection)
Patent 5577727: Instantaneous bingo tracking method and apparatus
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : CHANCE DEVICES : Chance selection : Weighted or reversible (e.g., for different game))
Patent 5577728: Jigsaw puzzle
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : PUZZLES : Take-aparts and put-togethers : Geometrical figures, pictures, and maps : Transparent overlay : Internal agitator)
Patent 5577729: Head movement detector
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Body movement or position indicator (e.g., stance aids, etc.) : Engaged with head or neck : Selectively adjustable with linearly slidable member (e.g., telescopically extendible))
Patent 5577730: Flexible vinyl chess mat that converts into a carrying case
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : BOARD GAMES, PIECES, OR BOARDS THEREFOR : Piece moves over board having pattern : Chess or checker type : Judicial, legislative, or election process)
Patent 5577731: Method of progressive jackpot twenty-one wherein the predetermined winning arrangement of cards include two aces, three aces and four aces
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : CARD OR TILE GAMES, CARDS OR TILES THEREFOR : Gravity-propelled chance element randomly traverses or enters alternative paths)
Patent 5577732: Toy missile
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PROJECTILE, PER SE; PART THEREOF OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Having attached or means for attaching thereto tether, elongated flaccid streamer, or the like : Attached tether, streamer, or the like has means adapted to be held by, carried by, or attached to person : Blade construction or accessory)
Patent 5577733: Targeting system
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : AERIAL PROJECTILE GAME; GAME ELEMENT (E.G., TARGET, ETC.) OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR OTHER THAN PROJECTOR OR PROJECTILE, PER SE : Target : Having plural pegs)
Patent 5577734: Suspended target system
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : AERIAL PROJECTILE GAME; GAME ELEMENT (E.G., TARGET, ETC.) OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR OTHER THAN PROJECTOR OR PROJECTILE, PER SE : Target : Target support structure : Target is aperture dimensioned to allow projectile to pass entirely therethrough)
Patent 5577735: Computer software delivery system
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : With communication link (e.g., television broadcast, etc.) : Wireless signal)
Patent 5577736: Entertainment game utilizing electrically powered cars
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : PHYSICAL SKILL OR ABILITY : Participant maneuvered game element over a surface or through a course : Simulated vehicle : Transparent overlay)
Patent 5577737: Method and apparatus for establishing and maintaining a fluid seal around a polishing rod
(SEAL FOR A JOINT OR JUNCTURE : PROCESS OF DYNAMIC SEALING : Contained or compressed by gland member in packing box : Formed by flexible projection)
Patent 5577738: Outside type mechanical seal device
(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.) : Installation, removal, assembly, disassembly, or repair feature : Housing mounted sealing face members biased axially towards each other)
Patent 5577739: Mechanical seal with angular sealing surface
(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 : Snap fit into groove)
Patent 5577740: Thermal activated self-releasing seal for boiler
(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 : Having particular associated mounting or retaining feature : Tubular or frustoconical shape having corrugated wall portion)
Patent 5577741: Combination lip and sleeve seal and its method of manufacture
(SEAL FOR A JOINT OR JUNCTURE : SEAL BETWEEN RELATIVELY MOVABLE PARTS (I.E., DYNAMIC SEAL) : Circumferential contact seal for other than piston : Peripheral radially sealing flexible projection (e.g., lip seal, etc.) : Hydrodynamic sealing feature : Particular fluid pressure responsive bias)
Patent 5577742: Metallic stem seal with inclined channel and integral support member
(SEAL FOR A JOINT OR JUNCTURE : SEAL BETWEEN RELATIVELY MOVABLE PARTS (I.E., DYNAMIC SEAL) : Close proximity seal (e.g., contactless, fluent, etc.) : Gap or clearance : Labyrinth : U- or V-shaped cross-sectional profile)
Patent 5577743: Quick release chuck device
(CHUCKS OR SOCKETS : SOCKET TYPE : Radially reciprocating jaws : Transverse-screw actuated : Rotary eccentric-cam sleeve : Roller and rocking jaw :)
Patent 5577744: Utility cart
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : With worker's support or shade : Repairman's creepers : Handling and carrying attachments)
Patent 5577745: Personal material handling system
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Tiltable vehicles, stabilized by attendant or article : Handle-propelled vehicles : Plural load supports : Rear steering platform on coaster wagon)
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