Patents 5577746 - 5578003

 

 

Patent 5577746: Folding transport vehicle
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Occupant propelled type : With carrier : Trailing vehicle : Toe irons (i.e., side cheeks))

Patent 5577747: Battery unit cooling system for an electric vehicle
(MOTOR VEHICLES : SPECIAL WHEEL BASE : Having only two wheels : Arranged in tandem : Electrical-type motor : Electrical-type motor)

Patent 5577748: Wheelchair having freewheel handle and brake assembly
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Occupant propelled type : With propulsion means : Hand propelled : Oscillating lever : Seat or body steered)

Patent 5577749: Twin gear drive assembly for a bicycle
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Occupant propelled type : With propulsion means : Rotary crank power : With gearing : Belt or chain : With gearing)

Patent 5577750: Bicycle stabilizing flexpole trainer
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Occupant propelled type : Attachments and accessories : Props and steadying devices : Independent wheel mounting)

Patent 5577751: Removable truck bed trailer hitch
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Articulated vehicle : Convertible : Boat suspending means)

Patent 5577752: Linear torque actuator
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Articulated vehicle : Semitrailer : Safety devices : Landing gear and coupling interlock)

Patent 5577753: Wheelchair and commode seat therefor
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Occupant propelled type : With propulsion means : Hand propelled : Wheelchair type : Belt or chain)

Patent 5577754: Anti-reverse sliding motion mechanism
(LAND VEHICLES : SKATES : Runner type : Skis : With climbing or braking means : Pivotally mounted brake member : Body hinged in vertical plane)

Patent 5577755: Rotatable binding for snowboard
(LAND VEHICLES : SKATES : Runner type : Skis : With foot supporting plate or portion : Pivotally mounted brake member)

Patent 5577756: Snowboard binding system
(LAND VEHICLES : SKATES : Shoe attaching means : Ski fasteners : Toe and heel fasteners mounted on common support plate or element : With screw adjustment)

Patent 5577757: Binding system for slide boards, particularly snow boards, as well as boots for use with such a binding system
(LAND VEHICLES : SKATES : Shoe attaching means : Ski fasteners : Hold-downs or clamps : Side or rear hold-down only (e.g., "Spademan" bindings) : Brake element engageable with skating surface)

Patent 5577758: Castor independent steering arm mounting
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Running gear : Suspension arrangement : Wheel separately supported upon individual stub axle (e.g., skein, spindle) : Lateral control arm (i.e., suspension arm) : Arm having plural segments or dissimilar materials)

Patent 5577759: High-clearance trailers for use in agricultural harvesting of multi-harvest crops
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Running gear : Suspension arrangement : Pivotally mounted axle or axle assembly : Horizontal and transverse pivot axis : And vertical pivot axis (i.e., swinging axle))

Patent 5577760: Farm wagon stabilizing bar system
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Running gear : Suspension arrangement : Mechanical spring element : Torsion spring : Longitudinally extending : Including longitudinally extending control arm or strut)

Patent 5577761: Suspension system of vehicle having damping means by rotary damper
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Running gear : Suspension arrangement : Wheel separately supported upon individual stub axle (e.g., skein, spindle) : Longitudinally extending swinging support arm (i.e., leading or trailing swing arm) : Stabilizer means within connection housing of arm pivot (e.g., bushing, spring, torsion rod) : Fifth wheel supported upon transverse leaf spring)

Patent 5577762: Attachment structure for use in an inflatable vehicle occupant restraint system
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Attachment : Inflatable passenger restraint or confinement (e.g., air bag) or attachment : With specific mounting feature : Antirattler)

Patent 5577763: Air bag mounting structure and method
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Attachment : Inflatable passenger restraint or confinement (e.g., air bag) or attachment : With specific mounting feature : Antirattler)

Patent 5577764: Fastenerless supplemental inflation restraint mounting
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Attachment : Inflatable passenger restraint or confinement (e.g., air bag) or attachment : With specific mounting feature : Antirattler)

Patent 5577765: Air bag device
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Attachment : Inflatable passenger restraint or confinement (e.g., air bag) or attachment : Plural compartment confinement (e.g., "bag within a bag") : Antirattler)

Patent 5577766: Pad for steering wheel including membrane switch
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Attachment : Inflatable passenger restraint or confinement (e.g., air bag) or attachment : Deflated confinement located within or on steering column : Mounted in vehicle and positioned laterally of occupant)

Patent 5577767: Housing assembly for an air bag and vehicle horn switch
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Attachment : Inflatable passenger restraint or confinement (e.g., air bag) or attachment : Deflated confinement located within or on steering column : Mounted in vehicle and positioned laterally of occupant)

Patent 5577768: Air bag device having a minimized cone depth
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Attachment : Inflatable passenger restraint or confinement (e.g., air bag) or attachment : Responsive to vehicle condition : Electric control and/or sensor means : Rack and pinion)

Patent 5577769: Hybrid inflator for inflating air bags
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Attachment : Inflatable passenger restraint or confinement (e.g., air bag) or attachment : With source of inflation fluid and flow control means thereof : Electric control and/or sensor means)

Patent 5577770: Deformation bar for energy-absorbing support
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Attachment : Passenger safety guards : Padded or cushioned member : Instrument panel or dashboard : Rack and pinion)

Patent 5577771: Suspension system for vehicle
(LAND VEHICLES : SUSPENSION MODIFICATION ENACTED DURING TRAVEL (I.E., ACTIVE SUSPENSION CONTROL) : Suspension geometry (e.g., camber, caster, toe-in/toe-out, wheel track, road contact) : Plural distinct modes (i.e., HARD-SOFT))

Patent 5577772: Tank truck
(LAND VEHICLES : TANK OR BOILER : Tank truck : Cycle type)

Patent 5577774: Method of recording/reproducing data of mesh pattern, and apparatus therefor
(PRINTED MATTER : HAVING REVEALABLE CONCEALED INFORMATION, FRAUD PREVENTER OR DETECTOR, USE PREVENTER OR DETECTOR, OR IDENTIFIER : Utilizing electromagnetic radiation : Having dot pattern : Specific spectral transmittance or reflectance)

Patent 5577775: Bearingless coolant union
(PIPE JOINTS OR COUPLINGS : WITH ASSEMBLY MEANS OR FEATURE : Guide and support : Spacing means (e.g., lugs))

Patent 5577776: Tee fitting for lined pipe
(PIPE JOINTS OR COUPLINGS : WITH CASING, LINING OR PROTECTOR : Lined : Between serially connected parts)

Patent 5577777: Ground joint coupling having a polymeric seat
(PIPE JOINTS OR COUPLINGS : PACKED : Screw thimble : Coacting opposed duplicates)

Patent 5577778: Neck tie tying tool
(KNOTS AND KNOT TYING : HAND IMPLEMENTS : Needles)

Patent 5577779: Snap fit lock with release feature
(CLOSURE FASTENERS : BOLTS : Spring arm : Spring retracted)

Patent 5577780: Push/pull latch assembly
(CLOSURE FASTENERS : BOLTS : Sliding : Spring projected : Operating means : Sliding cam :)

Patent 5577781: Apparatus for locking an aircraft door
(CLOSURE FASTENERS : BOLTS : Swinging : Operating means : Roller)

Patent 5577782: Door latch with double locking antitheft feature
(CLOSURE FASTENERS : BOLTS : Swinging : Multiple head : Operating means : Closure : Seal)

Patent 5577783: Door lock design
(CLOSURE FASTENERS : EXTENSION LINK : Slotted bar : Swinging catch)

Patent 5577784: Vehicle bumper
(VEHICLE FENDERS : BUFFER OR BUMPER TYPE : Composite bumper : Compartmented impact means)

Patent 5577785: Single-hand actuated pick-up tool
(HANDLING: HAND AND HOIST-LINE IMPLEMENTS : POLE MOUNTED IMPLEMENT : Railway coupling tools)

Patent 5577786: Collapsible snow scoop
(HANDLING: HAND AND HOIST-LINE IMPLEMENTS : HAND FORKS AND SHOVELS : Snow shovel : Fork and rake)

Patent 5577787: Safety hook and method
(HANDLING: HAND AND HOIST-LINE IMPLEMENTS : HOISTLINE OR GRAB HOOK : Locking device (i.e., hook throat closure) : Locking arm swings in plane of hook : With trunnions)

Patent 5577788: Pipe pulling device
(HANDLING: HAND AND HOIST-LINE IMPLEMENTS : GRAPPLE : Expanding : Cam-spread jaws : Slip wedge : Link- or lever-operated)

Patent 5577789: Interior light deflector
(LAND VEHICLES: BODIES AND TOPS : BODIES : Enclosed compartment : Body being expansible from one configuration usable for camping to another configuration usable for camping)

Patent 5577790: Shock absorbing seat mount
(LAND VEHICLES: BODIES AND TOPS : BODIES : Seats with body modifications : Downwardly swinging)

Patent 5577791: Mirror assembly with cover for motor vehicle sun visor
(LAND VEHICLES: BODIES AND TOPS : BODIES : Glare screen or visor : Combined or convertible : Apertured)

Patent 5577792: Multiple visor system with aligned pivot axes
(LAND VEHICLES: BODIES AND TOPS : BODIES : Glare screen or visor : With specific mounting means therefor : Apertured)

Patent 5577793: Multipurpose highway vehicle
(LAND VEHICLES: BODIES AND TOPS : BODIES : Door or window with specified vehicle feature : Remotely actuated door : Flush mounted)

Patent 5577794: Push-out target vehicle side door
(LAND VEHICLES: BODIES AND TOPS : BODIES : Door or window with specified vehicle feature : Door frame or shell : Reinforcement : Displaceable pillar intermediate closures in closed postion)

Patent 5577795: Operator cab door of construction machine
(LAND VEHICLES: BODIES AND TOPS : BODIES : Structural detail : Operator`s cab : Cab structure : Closure : Having securing device (e.g., latch))

Patent 5577796: Structural beam and method of manufacture thereof
(LAND VEHICLES: BODIES AND TOPS : BODIES : Structural detail : Door support means : Wheel housing or fender)

Patent 5577797: Floor side structure of automobile with closed cross-sectional portion
(LAND VEHICLES: BODIES AND TOPS : BODIES : Structural detail : Body frame : Side : Hood)

Patent 5577798: Sun-roof assembly for automobiles
(LAND VEHICLES: BODIES AND TOPS : TOPS : Roof structure : Roof panel movable to uncover passenger area (e.g., sun roof or moon roof) : Roof panel edge structure : Having guide)

Patent 5577799: Collapsible tubular rocking chair frame
(CHAIRS AND SEATS : COLLAPSIBLE CHAIR; I.E., RELATIVELY FOLDING BOTTOM, BACK, AND LEGS : With folding armrest : Rocker disengages from leg to permit folding)

Patent 5577800: Adjustable work seat to provide support when in a kneeling position
(CHAIRS AND SEATS : STRADDLE SEAT (E.G., SADDLE TYPE, ETC.) : Other than cycle seat : Having closure means)

Patent 5577801: Active dynamic seat
(CHAIRS AND SEATS : STRADDLE SEAT (E.G., SADDLE TYPE, ETC.) : Sectional or split relatively movable supporting surface : Plural independent compartments)

Patent 5577802: Adjustable chair
(CHAIRS AND SEATS : BACK MOVEMENT RESILIENTLY OPPOSED IN OPERATING POSITION : Back adjusts independent of seat : Fluid-spring : Including back limiting device)

Patent 5577803: Adjustable seat
(CHAIRS AND SEATS : MOVABLE BOTTOM : Tiltable : Laterally : Coaxial adjustment member extends through coil)

Patent 5577804: Seat height adjustment mechanism for a chair
(CHAIRS AND SEATS : MOVABLE BOTTOM : Bottom and back movable as a unit : Vertically adjustable : Slidably coupled components (e.g., telescoped, etc.) : Gas or hydraulic cylinder : With set means horizontally spaced from pivot)

Patent 5577805: Van-type vehicle seat
(CHAIRS AND SEATS : MOVABLE BACK : Tiltable : Foldable forwardly over bottom : Held erect by a releasable latch : Pin and slot)

Patent 5577806: Adjustable footrest
(CHAIRS AND SEATS : REST FOR KNEE, LEG, OR FOOT : Portable : Self-supported : Adjustable to plural operative positions : Angularly : Slidably adjustable footrest)

Patent 5577807: Adjustable chair actuator
(CHAIRS AND SEATS : CHAIR HARDWARE OR ATTACHMENT (E.G., BRACKET, OPERATING LEVER, LEG EXTENSION, ETC.) : Front guard or barrier)

Patent 5577808: Quarry miner
(MINING OR IN SITU DISINTEGRATION OF HARD MATERIAL : HARD MATERIAL DISINTEGRATING MACHINES : Floor-working : Rotary cutter : With material handling :)

Patent 5577809: Chromium-plated composite wheel
(LAND VEHICLES: WHEELS AND AXLES : WHEEL : With wheel cover : Plastic cover : Permanently secured to wheel : Cover mounting member secured to wheel by lug nuts)

Patent 5577810: Wheel disk having a non-uniform thickness
(LAND VEHICLES: WHEELS AND AXLES : WHEEL : Compression wheel : Disc : Disc welded to rim : Welded at side of rim : Individually)

Patent 5577811: Ergonomic chair
(CHAIRS AND SEATS : BOTTOM OR BACK : Directly connected bottom and back : One-piece panel : Rigid or semirigid plastic panel : Including means to provide or enhance resiliency (e.g., slits, grooves, etc.) : Slidably adjustable footrest)

Patent 5577812: Braking force control system for motor vehicle
(FLUID-PRESSURE AND ANALOGOUS BRAKE SYSTEMS : SPEED-CONTROLLED : Torque sensing : Speed and vehicle load condition (e.g., cargo))

Patent 5577813: Hydraulic unit for slip-controlled brake systems
(FLUID-PRESSURE AND ANALOGOUS BRAKE SYSTEMS : SPEED-CONTROLLED : Having a valve system responsive to a wheel lock signal : System pump structure detail : Having pressure line isolated from master cylinder line)

Patent 5577814: Full function skid control braking system for vehicles
(FLUID-PRESSURE AND ANALOGOUS BRAKE SYSTEMS : SPEED-CONTROLLED : Having a valve system responsive to a wheel lock signal : Pneumatic (relay or motorman) type : Having pressure line isolated from master cylinder line)

Patent 5577815: Three position solenoid controlled valve
(FLUID-PRESSURE AND ANALOGOUS BRAKE SYSTEMS : SPEED-CONTROLLED : Having a valve system responsive to a wheel lock signal : System controlled by solenoid valve : System solenoid valve detail : Pump pressure operates fluid motor)

Patent 5577816: Method of and system for controlling brakes
(FLUID-PRESSURE AND ANALOGOUS BRAKE SYSTEMS : SPEED-CONTROLLED : Previously stored wheel speed information : By comparison of plural wheel speeds)

Patent 5577817: Portable paints and supplies storage and work enclosure
(SUPPORTS: CABINET STRUCTURE : SECTIONAL-UNIT TYPE : Wall or window)

Patent 5577818: Pull-up table
(SUPPORTS: CABINET STRUCTURE : WITH SEAT OR REST : Diverse cabinet adapted to be mounted upon seat : Cabinet forming backrest)

Patent 5577819: Bathroom appliance cabinet
(SUPPORTS: CABINET STRUCTURE : MOUNTED IN WALL OR PANEL RECESS : To table only)

Patent 5577820: Fold in access door
(SUPPORTS: CABINET STRUCTURE : WITH MOVABLE COMPONENTS : Having biasing means : For a pivotal structure : Subjacently supported)

Patent 5577821: Sliding track assembly for drawers
(SUPPORTS: CABINET STRUCTURE : WITH MOVABLE COMPONENTS : Horizontally movable (e.g., drawer) : Having guide assembly : Between vertical sidewalls of drawer and cabinet : Pull-out guide assembly : Ball bearing : Including interactive linkage)

Patent 5577822: Refrigerator having variable volume food storage compartment
(SUPPORTS: CABINET STRUCTURE : SPACED INSULATED WALL : Refrigerator cabinet : Including particular storage compartment : Pivoted support)

Patent 5577823: Lazy susan type pan/carriage assembly
(SUPPORTS: CABINET STRUCTURE : SPACED INSULATED WALL : Refrigerator cabinet : Including particular storage compartment : Pivoted support)

Patent 5577824: Traffic cone-mounted warning lights
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : TRAFFIC CONTROL INDICATOR : Portable : Barricade marker : Follow-up (e.g., circuit rebalanced when upset))

Patent 5577826: Reflecting type color image projecting apparatus
(OPTICS: IMAGE PROJECTORS : COMPOSITE PROJECTED IMAGE : Multicolor picture : Automatic)

Patent 5577827: Exerciser light alarm stick
(ILLUMINATION : WITH IMPLEMENT OR HAND HELD HOLDER THEREFOR : Shoulder suspension or torso encircling (e.g., vest, neck-sling))

Patent 5577828: Light illuminating assemblies for wearing apparel
(ILLUMINATION : WITH WEARING APPAREL OR BODY SUPPORT : Notepad)

Patent 5577829: Flashlight with tool bit attachment
(ILLUMINATION : WITH IMPLEMENT OR HAND HELD HOLDER THEREFOR : Hand tool (e.g., knife, drill) : Switch on handle)

Patent 5577830: Illuminated awning
(ILLUMINATION : WITH STATIC STRUCTURE : With border, fence, gate or awning : Subceiling)

Patent 5577831: Light-emitting structure of a decorative toy
(ILLUMINATION : PLURAL LIGHT SOURCES : With modifier : Distinct light units : Substantially identical modifiers : Units have common housing : Relative adjustment means)

Patent 5577832: Multilayer led assembly
(ILLUMINATION : PLURAL LIGHT SOURCES : With support : Distinct light units)

Patent 5577833: Vehicle headlamp reflector
(ILLUMINATION : LIGHT SOURCE (OR SUPPORT THEREFOR) AND MODIFIER : Including reflector : With or including plural, distinct reflecting surfaces : With actuator)

Patent 5577834: Light emitting device
(ILLUMINATION : LIGHT SOURCE (OR SUPPORT THEREFOR) AND MODIFIER : Including reflector : With or including plural, distinct reflecting surfaces : Opposed : With or including coaxial reflecting surfaces : Relative adjustment means)

Patent 5577835: PL lamp holder
(ILLUMINATION : LIGHT MODIFIER : Translucent or opaque (e.g., "shade") : Including socket engaging means : Bowl shaped main surface)

Patent 5577836: Headlamp for vehicles
(ILLUMINATION : SUPPORTED BY VEHICLE STRUCTURE (E.G., ESPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE) : Light modifier : Adjustable or positionable : Reflector : Having ball and socket mechanism : Through link and lever transmission means)

Patent 5577837: Temperature controlled HEPA-filtered console shaker
(AGITATING : WITH HEATING OR COOLING : Including temperature control : Directly)

Patent 5577838: Precision chandelier frame and method for constructing the same
(ILLUMINATION : SUPPORTS : Ceiling-suspended support : Body member with plural radial arms (e.g., chandelier) : Adjustable movement between arm and housing)

Patent 5577839: Device for charging injection molding and extruding machines and having a funnel provided with pins passing through clearances in a feed worm
(AGITATING : RUBBER OR HEAVY PLASTIC WORKING : With specified feed means : Screw feeder distinct from agitator : With specified support structure)

Patent 5577840: Method of measuring temperature by use of an infrared sensor
(THERMAL MEASURING AND TESTING : TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT (E.G., THERMOMETER) : In spaced noncontact relationship to specimen : By thermally emitted radiation : Optical system structure (e.g., lens) : By current modifying elements in circuit (e.g., bridge))

Patent 5577841: Molten metal immersion probe
(THERMAL MEASURING AND TESTING : TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT (E.G., THERMOMETER) : Of molten metal : Lance (e.g., consumable) : Ambient temperature compensated (e.g., dummy sensor))

Patent 5577842: Absorbent oil barrier for hydrodynamic bearing
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Fluid bearing : Radial : Central member recess)

Patent 5577843: Self-aligning, self-locking plastic bushing including a method for mounting the bushing to a wheel assembly
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Plain bearing : Radial collar and sleeve : Bearing surface)

Patent 5577844: Standard rotating bushing
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Antifriction bearing : Radial bearing : With specified seal : Lip seal : Resilient sliding surface material)

Patent 5577845: Seal device for rolling bearing
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Antifriction bearing : Radial bearing : With specified seal : Lip seal : Resilient sliding surface material)

Patent 5577846: Eccentric rolling bearing device
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Antifriction bearing : Radial bearing : Ball bearing : Ball or race composition or material : Plural lips)

Patent 5577847: Supporting arrangement for a bearing in an electric motor
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Antifriction bearing : Radial bearing : Ball bearing : Axially biased race : Ball groove surface detail)

Patent 5577848: Light controlled touch pad for cursor and selection control on a computer display
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : KEY-BOARD OR KEY LEVER-ACTUATING MECHANISM : Ink-impregnated type-face or inker for type-face)

Patent 5577849: Printing light indicia on keyboard keys
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : KEY-BOARD OR KEY LEVER-ACTUATING MECHANISM : Key-cap or key-stem structure : Color-coded key-board)

Patent 5577850: Rodlike body feeding device
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : SOLID MATERIAL FOR RUBBING CONTACT OR SUPPORT THEREFOR : Including means to advance material : Including manual actuator : And latch : By pin and slot coupling)

Patent 5577851: Tube dispenser with sponge applicator
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : MATERIAL FLOWS THROUGH POROUS TOOL : With removable cap for tool : Wick separate from tool)

Patent 5577852: Ring binder mechanism
(BINDER DEVICE RELEASABLY ENGAGING APERTURE OR NOTCH OF SHEET : SHEET RETAINER TRAVELS ARCUATE PATH : Travel in plane perpendicular to axis of rotation : Opposed sheet retainers (e.g., ring binders, etc.) : On discrete hinge pin)

Patent 5577853: Opening/closing device for pipe file binder
(BINDER DEVICE RELEASABLY ENGAGING APERTURE OR NOTCH OF SHEET : OPPOSED SHEET RETAINERS INVOLVING RELATIVE RECTILINEAR TRAVEL : Travel in plane perpendicular to axis of rotation)

Patent 5577854: Single shear joint
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : INCLUDING FRANGIBLE COMPONENT :)

Patent 5577855: Anchoring system for security cable
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : FLEXIBLE MEMBER IS JOINT COMPONENT : With separate force-applying means)

Patent 5577856: Beam support system for forming precompressed wood joints
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : MEMBER ENDS JOINED BY INSERTED SECTION : Laterally inserted section : Metallic fusion material)

Patent 5577857: Joint structure for pillars and its joining method
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : INCLUDING ANCILLARY MEANS BLOCKING DISCONNECTION OF JOINT : Blocker for assembled joint retainer : Split)

Patent 5577858: Pin-retaining structure and method for retaining a pin
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : INCLUDING ANCILLARY MEANS BLOCKING DISCONNECTION OF JOINT : Blocker for assembled joint retainer : Split)

Patent 5577859: Arrangement for connecting a rotatable shaft having an end portion with channel toothing formed thereon and a structural component
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : MANUALLY RELEASEABLE LATCH TYPE : Spring biased manipulator : Lever)

Patent 5577860: Attachment device for securing structural components to shaped rails
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : RIGID ANGLE : Connector bridges inner or outer periphery)

Patent 5577861: Crash attenuator with vehicle-deflecting member
(ROAD STRUCTURE, PROCESS, OR APPARATUS : TRAFFIC STEERING DEVICE OR BARRIER : Street or curb inlet for surface drainage)

Patent 5577862: Underground containment for fluid systems
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : FLUID CONTROL, TREATMENT, OR CONTAINMENT : Fluid storage in earthen cavity : Corrugated)

Patent 5577863: Self-Actuating sluice gate
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : FLUID CONTROL, TREATMENT, OR CONTAINMENT : Flow control : Water gate or adjustable weir : Having lock)

Patent 5577864: Apparatus relating to the linings of pipelines and passageways
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : SUBTERRANEAN OR SUBMARINE PIPE OR CABLE LAYING, RETRIEVING, MANIPULATING, OR TREATING : Repair, replacement, or improvement : Installing liner : Guide integral with or rigidly fixed to plow)

Patent 5577865: Placement of a substantially non-flowable cementitious material in an underground space
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : EARTH TREATMENT OR CONTROL : Chemical : Cementitious (e.g., grouting) : Bituminous)

Patent 5577866: Earthen work with wire mesh facing
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : EARTH TREATMENT OR CONTROL : Shoring, bracing, or cave-in prevention : Retaining wall : Shield type)

Patent 5577867: Cutter insert
(CUTTERS, FOR SHAPING : INCLUDING TOOL HAVING PLURAL ALTERNATIVELY USABLE CUTTING EDGES : With integral chip breaker, guide or deflector : Including tool holding clamp and clamp actuator)

Patent 5577868: Depth stop for a drill press
(CUTTING BY USE OF ROTATING AXIALLY MOVING TOOL : WITH STOPPING UPON COMPLETION OF PRESCRIBED OPERATION : To control relative positioning of tool and work)

Patent 5577870: Tightening screw
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : TORQUE RESPONSIVE NUT OR BOLT DRIVING CONNECTION : Resilient connection : Ratchet : Axially displaced)

Patent 5577871: Screw and wrench for snugly-fitted tightenings
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : EXTERNALLY THREADED FASTENER ELEMENT, E.G., BOLT, SCREW, ETC. : Head driving structure : Socket or slot : Orthogonally arranged slots, e.g., Phillips head, etc. : And specified cutting edge, face, rake, relief surface, or flute angle (e.g., axially facing facets))

Patent 5577872: Torque enhancing tightening screw
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : INTERNALLY THREADED FASTENER ELEMENT, E.G., NUT, ETC. : Multipart : Resiliently retained)

Patent 5577873: Method and apparatus for stowing a load
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : LOAD-TRANSPORTING TYPE VEHICLE AND EXTERNAL MEANS COOPERATING IN THE LOADING OR UNLOADING THEREOF : Pushing or pulling device for loading a wheeled vehicle by exerting a generally horizontal force on load : Including load pushing or pulling device)

Patent 5577874: Method and apparatus for the transfer of loads from a floating vessel to another or to a fixed installation
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : MARINE LOADING OR UNLOADING SYSTEM : Marine vessel to marine vessel : With means to compensate for relative marine vessel movement : Including means to sense position of marine vessel : And means for temporarily holding remainder of stack)

Patent 5577875: Transporter with function of maintaining and moving center of gravity
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : VERTICALLY SWINGING LOAD SUPPORT : Automatic stop)

Patent 5577876: Hydraulic interblock system
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : VERTICALLY SWINGING LOAD SUPPORT : Shovel or fork type : Tilting : Control means responsive to sensed condition : Rotary motor)

Patent 5577877: Gripping apparatus for omnifarious containers
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : DEVICE FOR EMPTYING PORTABLE RECEPTACLE : For emptying contents thereof into portable receiving means : Having receiving means mounted on wheeled vehicle : Device includes vertically swinging arm and receptacle support pivotably attached thereto : With bucket or scoop-type holder)

Patent 5577878: Work machine
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : VERTICALLY SWINGING LOAD SUPPORT : Shovel or fork type : Tilting : During swinging to stabilize pitch : By hydraulic compensation : And otherwise movable therein)

Patent 5577879: Articulated arm transfer device
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : HORIZONTALLY SWINGING LOAD SUPPORT : Swinging about pivot : Moving pivot : Pivot swinging about second pivot : With fixed jaw member)

Patent 5577880: Assembly for feeding fuel out of a supply tank to the internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WITH MEANS FOR RE-ENTRY OF WORKING FLUID TO BLADE SET (E.G., RE-ENTRY TYPE DEVICE, PASSAGE, ETC.) : Turbine regenerative pump : Having selectively adjustable vane or working fluid control means)

Patent 5577881: High performance turbomolecular vacuum pumps
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WITH MEANS FOR RE-ENTRY OF WORKING FLUID TO BLADE SET (E.G., RE-ENTRY TYPE DEVICE, PASSAGE, ETC.) : Turbine regenerative pump : Having plural, rigidly related blade sets : Acting serially but nonalternating (e.g., multistage, etc.) : On same radial plane with blade)

Patent 5577882: Unidirectional reaction turbine operable under reversible fluid flow
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WITH MEANS FOR RE-ENTRY OF WORKING FLUID TO BLADE SET (E.G., RE-ENTRY TYPE DEVICE, PASSAGE, ETC.) : Cross flow runner : Fluid force responsive member controls working fluid)

Patent 5577883: Gas friction vacuum pump having a cooling system
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : SMOOTH RUNNER SURFACE FOR WORKING FLUID FRICTIONAL CONTACT (E.G., UNBLADED RUNNER, ETC.) : Blades projecting axially from plural transverse runner faces)

Patent 5577884: Structure for a stationary cooled turbine vane
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WITH PASSAGE IN BLADE, VANE, SHAFT OR ROTARY DISTRIBUTOR COMMUNICATING WITH WORKING FLUID : For shaft sealing, packing, lubricating or bearing means)

Patent 5577885: Condensing turbine having at least two seals for sealing off the turbine casing
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WITH SHAFT CONNECTED FLUID FORCE SUBJECTED THRUST BALANCING SURFACE : In separate chamber having non-system fluid inlet : Plural, axially spaced blades in each path)

Patent 5577886: Sealing device for pump impeller
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : BEARING, SEAL, OR LINER BETWEEN RUNNER PORTION AND STATIC PART : Means to seal radial flow pump runner inlet from outlet : Axial flow blade set and area for collecting moisture or liquid thrown radially outward)

Patent 5577887: Metallic lip seal and turbo jet engine equipped with said seal
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : BEARING, SEAL, OR LINER BETWEEN RUNNER PORTION AND STATIC PART : Resilient, flexible, or resiliently biased : Labyrinth seal)

Patent 5577888: High efficiency, low-noise, axial fan assembly
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WORKING FLUID PASSAGE OR DISTRIBUTING MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH RUNNER (E.G., CASING, ETC.) : Vane or deflector : Plural and arcuately or circularly arranged in radial plane around runner axis : Fixed between radially separate surfaces : Vane fixed between radially separate surfaces)

Patent 5577889: Gas turbine cooling blade
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : WITH HEATING, COOLING OR THERMAL INSULATION MEANS : Changing state mass within or fluid flow through working member or carrier : Flow exhausted to working fluid : Arcuate planar folding of working surface)

Patent 5577890: Solid state pump control and protection system
(PUMPS : CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL OF PUMP DRIVE MOTOR : By control of electric or magnetic drive motor : Responsive to pump fluid pressure : Controlling motive fluid or drive motor)

Patent 5577891: Low power portable resuscitation pump
(PUMPS : PROCESSES : Getter heating, vaporizing, or regeneration)

Patent 5577892: Method of injecting fuel including delayed magnetic spill valve actuation
(PUMPS : PROCESSES : Getter heating, vaporizing, or regeneration)

Patent 5577893: Apparatus for vacuum absorption having reverse flow protection mechanism
(PUMPS : ONE FLUID PUMPED BY CONTACT OR ENTRAINMENT WITH ANOTHER : Jet : With vacuum generator)

Patent 5577894: Piston type variable displacement compressor
(PUMPS : CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL OF DRIVE TRANSMISSION OR PUMP DISPLACEMENT : Adjustable cam or linkage : Axial cam : With sump pressure actuation : By movable conduit or conduit wall (e.g., combining tube))

Patent 5577895: Submerged pump unit having a variable length pipe assembly
(PUMPS : CHANGEABLE BY ASSEMBLY OR DISASSEMBLY : Motor and pump)

Patent 5577896: Pump
(PUMPS : SUCCESSIVE STAGES : Reciprocating rigid stages : Including valved piston : Aligned)

Patent 5577897: Scroll-type variable-capacity compressor having two control valves
(PUMPS : WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE PUMPED FLUID CONTROL : Pressure responsive relief or bypass valve : Rotary expansible chamber pump : Fluid motor driven)

Patent 5577898: Suction muffler arrangement for a hermetic reciprocating compressor
(PUMPS : WITH MUFFLER ACTING ON PUMP FLUID : Pressure responsive relief or bypass valve)

Patent 5577899: Hydrostatically balanced gear pump
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Including means utilizing pump fluid for augmenting cooling, lubricating, sealing, or cleaning of motor : Pump fluid flows serially from motor through pump : Recirculated through pump)

Patent 5577900: Turbocharged internal combustion engine
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Fluid motor : Rotary motor : Unitary pump and motor rotors : Overhung from central support : Double acting motor piston)

Patent 5577901: Compressor with valve unit for controlling suction and discharge of fluid
(PUMPS : EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER TYPE : Having pumping chamber pressure responsive distributor : Distributor positioned opposite pumping member end face : Inlet and discharge distributors : Inlet and discharge distributors positioned laterally of pumping member path)

Patent 5577902: Robot hand for forging working
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : VERTICALLY SWINGING LOAD SUPPORT : Grab : Grab movable relative to its supporting arm : Grab has swinging movement in plural planes : Grab suspended to swing freely)

Patent 5577903: Rotary compressor
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : WORKING MEMBER HAS PLANETARY OR PLANETATING MOVEMENT : With relatively movable partition member : Integral with working member : Rotor has one less lobe than cylinder (i.e., Gerotor type))

Patent 5577904: Method of operating a premixing burner
(COMBUSTION : PROCESS OF COMBUSTION OR BURNER OPERATION : Flame shaping, or distributing components in combustion zone :)

Patent 5577905: Fuel control system, parts therefor and methods of making and operating the same
(COMBUSTION : TIMER, PROGRAMMER, RETARDER OR CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL : Sensor of electrical condition or temperature of electrical igniter controls fuel feed : Combustion sensor establishes "run" feed)

Patent 5577906: Catalyst for combustion
(COMBUSTION : FRICTIONAL, CHEMICAL OR PERCUSSIVE TYPE IGNITER : Catalytic : Spark circuit includes feed terminus)

Patent 5577907: Hot gas heating device
(HEATING : WORK CHAMBER HAVING HEATING MEANS : Combustion products heat work by contact : Pot stand forms annular combustion material admission zone)

Patent 5577908: Apparatus for process for continuous curing
(HEATING : WORK FEEDING, AGITATING, DISCHARGING OR CONVEYING SUBCOMBINATION : Wall, floor or roof element)

Patent 5577909: Conveyor belt system and heater utilizing said system
(HEATING : HEATING APPARATUS ELEMENT HAVING PROTECTIVE COOLING STRUCTURE : Work skid or rail structure : Having means for indirectly exchanging heat between combustion products and material)

Patent 5577910: Vacuum pump seal-water recycling and waste disposal system for dental operatories
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Having suction orifice : And suction pump or material separator : Single charge device having plunger-type ejector)

Patent 5577911: Ultrasonically driven curette for periodontal curettage
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Having motor or means to transmit motion from motor to tool (e.g., "engine") : Hand-held tool or handpiece : Having reciprocating, vibrating, or oscillating output : Ultrasonic : Workpiece supporting means between adjustable stop and pivot)

Patent 5577912: Adjustable implant fixture
(DENTISTRY : PROSTHODONTICS : Holding or positioning denture in mouth : Between tooth engaging clasp and denture)

Patent 5577913: System and method for driver training with multiple driver competition
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : VEHICLE OPERATOR INSTRUCTION OR TESTING : Automobile or truck : Simulation of view from vehicle : Obstacle or other means contacted by improperly driven vehicle)

Patent 5577914: Device for representing braille on information signal recording medium and disc cartridge
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : COMMUNICATION AIDS FOR THE HANDICAPPED : Tactile reading aid (e.g., Braille, etc.) : Automobile)

Patent 5577915: Motivational task tracking device
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : PSYCHOLOGY : Behavior or performance display (e.g., board for showing completed chores, etc.) : Means on hand or finger for indicating finger to be used)

Patent 5577916: Golf swing weight shift window training apparatus and method
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : PHYSICAL EDUCATION : Golf : Means on hand or finger for indicating finger to be used)

Patent 5577917: Method of a means for generating a children's weekly interactive scrolling calendar apparatus
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : TELLING TIME OR CALENDAR READING : Physics)

Patent 5577918: Multi-purpose, universally applicable re-recordable, audible, message delivery system
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : AUDIO RECORDING : Audio recording on disk)

Patent 5577919: Method and apparatus for automated learning and performance evaluation
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : QUESTION OR PROBLEM ELICITING RESPONSE : Operation of apparatus controlled by listener's response to question or problem)

Patent 5577920: Charge coupling for electric vehicle
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH VEHICLE STRUCTURE : Linear movement)

Patent 5577921: Electrical connector system for electrically connecting a voltage source to a spark plug terminal
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : HAVING SPARK OR GLOW PLUG COVER : Adapter)

Patent 5577922: Card-edge connector with ejection mechanism
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING SEPARATOR : Including retainer or joiner : Integral retainer and cam separator : Coaxial contacts, center one comprising separator, e.g., photo flash)

Patent 5577923: 125V/250V safety electric socket devices
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : CONVERTIBLE BY INTERNAL CHANGE TO SELECTIVELY COOPERATE WITH A DIFFERENT CONTACT : Coupling part : Hinge)

Patent 5577924: Jack module with inductive monitor
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : HAVING CIRCUIT INTERRUPTING PROVISION EFFECTED BY MATING OR HAVING "DEAD" CONTACT ACTIVATED AFTER MATING : Contact encasing chamber)

Patent 5577925: Concentric wet connector system
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : HAVING RETAINER OR PASSAGEWAY FOR FLUENT MATERIAL : Fluent material transmission line : Movable relative to contact)

Patent 5577926: Pressure equalization adapter for subsea cable termination or junction box
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : HAVING RETAINER OR PASSAGEWAY FOR FLUENT MATERIAL : Liquid retainer : Encompassing wire : Contact comprising tapered post or mating part (e.g., battery post))

Patent 5577927: Electrical terminal
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : ADAPTED TO COOPERATE WITH DUPLICATE CONNECTOR : Engaged by lateral movement : Combined with distinct cable sheath sealing element or material)

Patent 5577928: Hermaphroditic electrical contact member
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : ADAPTED TO COOPERATE WITH DUPLICATE CONNECTOR : Contact intermeshable with duplicate mating contact : Pivotal)

Patent 5577929: Bulb socket
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Bayonet coupling part movable about its axis : Comprising cylindrical shell having lug receiving slot : Lamp or electron tube socket : Retractable sheath)

Patent 5577930: Electrical connector with improved conductor retention means
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : CONTACT COMPRISING CUTTER (SEVERING, PIERCING, ABRADING, SCRAPING, BREAKING OR TEARING) : Insulation cutter : Conductor sheath piercing : Having slot edge for cutting insulation : Contact engages conductor in at least two locations spaced along conductor axis : With stress relieving means for conductor to terminal joint : Three or more such contacts)

Patent 5577931: Two-channel SCSI-compatible interconnect system and method
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : INCLUDING OR FOR USE WITH TAPE CABLE : With shield, ground conductor or ground commoning means : Bared cable wrapped into U-shape about insertion projection)

Patent 5577932: Coiled electrical cord retainer
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH STORAGE MEANS FOR FLACCID CONDUCTOR : Including connector housing surrounding cable)

Patent 5577933: Watthour meter mounting apparatus with safety shield
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : POWER MEASURING METER COUPLING PART : Parallel or supplemental nonshielded path)

Patent 5577934: Connector assembly
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SUPPORTING MEANS FOR COUPLING PART : Supporting plural, independent coupling parts : Yoke)

Patent 5577935: Coaxial, angular connector for installation on a printed circuit board
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : INCLUDING OR FOR USE WITH COAXIAL CABLE : Adapted to join cable conductors to different type conductors (e.g., to PCB conductors) : Resilient clamp)

Patent 5577936: Wafer retention in an electrical receptacle
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : HAVING OR PROVIDING INDUCTIVE OR CAPACITIVE SHIELD : Molded connector body)

Patent 5577937: Method and apparatus for connecting electronic parts and terminals
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH CIRCUIT COMPONENT OR COMPRISING CONNECTOR WHICH FULLY ENCLOSES CIRCUIT COMPONENT : Having only two duplicate contacts arranged bilaterally symmetric about longitudinal axis of engagement)

Patent 5577940: Water cycle apparatus
(MARINE PROPULSION : OPERATOR POWERED DRIVE FOR PROPELLING MEANS : Rotary cranking arm : Plural-crank type : By gearing)

Patent 5577941: Marine jet drive weed grate
(MARINE PROPULSION : JET DRIVE : Having means to prevent clogging : Produced by combustion)

Patent 5577942: Station keeping buoy system
(BUOYS, RAFTS, AND AQUATIC DEVICES : BUOY : Having means to control attitude or position : With signalling device)

Patent 5577943: Method for fabricating a field emission device having black matrix SOG as an interlevel dielectric
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : With assembly or disassembly : Display or gas panel making :)

Patent 5577944: Interconnect for use in flat panel display
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : With assembly or disassembly : Display or gas panel making : With sealing :)

Patent 5577945: Child-transportable portable toy-assembly set
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : CONVERTIBLE FROM, OR SERVING AS DIVERSE ARTICLE : Including container or storing toy parts : Diverse article is container, holder, or support)

Patent 5577946: Game calling device having adjustable pitch, intensity, tone and inflection
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : OPERATED BY RELATIVELY MOVING FLUID OR PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL : Including mouthpiece for blowing or sucking : Vibratory reed sounder : Including distinct means for enabling selection of pitch : Including piston slidable along central apertured member)

Patent 5577947: Scented ink and method of use on novelty items
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : INFLATABLE : Having fluid-driven rotatable radial blade (e.g., pinwheel))

Patent 5577948: Magnetorheological polishing devices and methods
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Tumbling : With auxiliary work treating or in critical fluent medium : Control means near and parallel to the abrader)

Patent 5577949: Buffing method
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Utilizing fluent abradant : With auxiliary work treating or in critical fluent medium)

Patent 5577950: Conformal tool operating apparatus and process for an ophthalmic lens finer/polisher
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Glass or stone abrading : Lens : With nonatmospheric fluid carrier)

Patent 5577951: Process and apparatus for abrading extrusions
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Ring, tube, bushing, sleeve, or cylinder abrading : Ball abrading)

Patent 5577952: Multiple cage grinding device
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Ring, tube, bushing, sleeve, or cylinder abrading : Ball abrading)

Patent 5577953: Abrasive throwing wheel assemblies
(ABRADING : MACHINE : Sandblast : Abradant propulsion means : Mechanical : Centrifugal batter with abradant supply :)

Patent 5577954: Grinding apparatus of welded residue on seam of rail head
(ABRADING : MACHINE : Rotary tool : Rotary cylinder : Linear indexing of the tool : Having actuating handle)

Patent 5577955: Portable tile saw shield
(ABRADING : ACCESSORY : Guard or housing : Spark or splash guard : Nut-and-screw-type drive)

Patent 5577956: Hot metal grinding
(ABRADING : FLEXIBLE-MEMBER TOOL, PER SE : Laminate : Abrasive on one surface only : Detachable from tool support)

Patent 5577957: Coin payout method and control apparatus
(COIN HANDLING : SUPPLY LEVEL DETECTOR : Electric : Deflector type assorter)

Patent 5577958: Wind direction adjusting device
(VENTILATION : HAVING FORCED RECIRCULATION : Forced recirculation alone : For use with heating or cooling means : Having slidably interconnected sections)

Patent 5577959: Game apparatus and game system
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : Credit/debit monitoring or manipulation (e.g., game entry, betting, prize level, etc.) : Lot generator (e.g., card distribution, simulated dice, random number generator, etc.))

Patent 5577960: Image synthesizing system and game playing apparatus using the same
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : Perceptible output or display (e.g., tactile, etc.) : Visual (e.g., enhanced graphics, etc.) : Three-dimensional characterization : Lot-to-lot combination (e.g., slot machine, etc.))

Patent 5577961: Method and system for restraining a leader object in a virtual reality presentation
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : Perceptible output or display (e.g., tactile, etc.) : Visual (e.g., enhanced graphics, etc.) : Three-dimensional characterization : Object priority or perspective : Having means to alter combination probability)

Patent 5577962: Virtual bullet charging device for gun game machine
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : SIMULATED-PROJECTILE GAME, TARGET THEREFOR, OR ACCESSORY : Telescopic)

Patent 5577963: Torsion isolator spring with pivotal ends
(ROTARY SHAFTS, GUDGEONS, HOUSINGS, AND FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS FOR ROTARY SHAFTS : TORQUE TRANSMITTED VIA FLEXIBLE ELEMENT : Element is an open loop spring curved about rotational axis : Plurality of disparate elements)

Patent 5577964: Golf ball tee device
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Anchored (e.g., tethered, etc.) projectile : Force or direction indicator associated with projectile moving around a horizontal axis : Linear spring indicator)

Patent 5577965: Golf club
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Practice swingable implement or indicator associated with swingable implement : Device attachable to or integral with swingable implement : Wheel : Audible indicator)

Patent 5577966: Sport swing training aid
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Practice swingable implement or indicator associated with swingable implement : Device attachable to or integral with swingable implement : Adjustable swingable implement, or swing or position indicator : Swing speed indicator : Audible : Top of projectile engaged)

Patent 5577967: Golf swing practice device
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Anchored (e.g., tethered, etc.) projectile : Force or direction indicator associated with projectile moving around a horizontal axis : Linear spring indicator)

Patent 5577968: Golf clubs
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Club or club support : Head and shaft connection : Having longitudinal recess or projection)

Patent 5577969: Shifting apparatus for operating front and rear derailleurs with a single manual level
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : CONTROL FOR VARIABLE INPUT TO OUTPUT SPEED-RATIO : Including belt shiftable axially from one to another surface of stepped pulley or coaxial pulleys of different diameter : Selection by axially movable pin engaged in opening through selected pulley)

Patent 5577970: Hydraulic tensioner with a pressure relief valve
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : MEANS FOR ADJUSTING BELT TENSION OR FOR SHIFTING BELT, PULLEY OR GUIDE ROLL : Tension adjuster or shifter driven by electrical or fluid motor : Sensor includes rotatable belt-engaging surface)

Patent 5577971: Method of playing a combination game of bowling and random number matching
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : BOWLING : Ball)

Patent 5577972: Pulley spacer for racing engines
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : SYSTEM INCLUDING SPACED PULLEYS INTERCONNECTED BY A BELT : With frame or mount for system : Individual tubular housings for opposite belt run)

Patent 5577973: Two-mode, split power, electro-mechanical transmission
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : INPUT FROM INDEPENDENT POWER SOURCES : Including electric motor input : And electric motor input)

Patent 5577974: Control for a motor vehicle change-speed gearbox automatic selector device
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : FLUID DRIVE OR CONTROL OF PLANETARY GEARING : Fluid controlled mechanical clutch or brake : Speed responsive control : Pressure control : With reversing means)

Patent 5577975: Variable speed changing gear
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : PLANET PERIPHERY SURROUNDS AXIS OF INTERACTING GEAR (E.G., ECCENTRICALLY DRIVEN TRANSMISSON) : Friction gearing : Variable speed : With one-way device)

Patent 5577976: Power transmission
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : WITH MEANS TO VARY DRIVE RATIO OR DISCONNECT DRIVE (E.G., BRAKE OR CLUTCH) : Plural elements selectively braked : Brake for sun, carrier and orbit : With brake for plural orbits)

Patent 5577977: Starter equipped with planetary gear reduction mechanism
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : PLANETARY GEARING OR ELEMENT : Plural planetary units)

Patent 5577978: Start ratio selection system and method
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : TRANSMISSION CONTROL : With clutch control : Clutch, engine, and transmission controlled : Electronic digital control : Speed responsive)

Patent 5577979: Shift shock suppressing system for automotive power train
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : TRANSMISSION CONTROL : Engine controlled by transmission : Diminution during transmission change : Initiation inhibited by sensed condition)

Patent 5577980: Shift flare control
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : TRANSMISSION CONTROL : Transmission controlled by engine : By input manifold pressure or engine fuel control : Servo motor timing : Downshift : Kickdown)

Patent 5577981: Virtual reality exercise machine and computer controlled video system
(EXERCISE DEVICES : HAVING SPECIFIC ELECTRICAL FEATURE : Equipment control :)

Patent 5577982: Method of performing incremental controlled muscular movements of the head and neck muscles for the restoration of loss of function
(EXERCISE DEVICES : FOR HEAD OR NECK : Monitors exercise parameter)

Patent 5577983: Muscle exerciser
(EXERCISE DEVICES : FOR HEAD OR NECK : Face (e.g., jaw, lip, etc.) : To create or modify exercise regimen)

Patent 5577984: Frame for a variable impact therapy system
(EXERCISE DEVICES : GYMNASTIC : Horizontal bar : Harness for supporting user : Separately adjustable)

Patent 5577985: Stationary exercise device
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Stair climbing : Having weight feature (e.g., dumbbell, etc.))

Patent 5577986: Power generating exerciser
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Bicylcling : Utilizing specific resistance generating structure : Gas)

Patent 5577987: Abdominal exerciser device
(EXERCISE DEVICES : SIT UP DEVICE : User interface element)

Patent 5577988: Flower pot or flower pot cover with fins
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : CONTAINER MAKING : Rigid container (e.g., box, carton, cap, cup, etc.) : Nonrectangular cross section container : By use of conical former (e.g., pleating, etc.) : And folding)

Patent 5577989: Method for forming corrugated paper container and container made therefrom
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : CONTAINER MAKING : Rigid container (e.g., box, carton, cap, cup, etc.) : Folding : By plunger : Plural interrelated plungers (e.g., making separate cover and container) : Folder driven by stationary cam)

Patent 5577990: Trophotropic response method
(SURGERY : SLEEP OR RELAXATION INDUCING THERAPY (E.G., DIRECT NERVE STIMULATION, HYPNOSIS, ANALGESIA) : Sensory (e.g., visual, audio, tactile, etc.) : Pulsating field)

Patent 5577991: Three-dimensional vision endoscope with position adjustment means for imaging device and visual field mask
(SURGERY : ENDOSCOPE : With camera or solid state imager : Sterioscopic : Having tool raising platform)

Patent 5577992: Bendable portion of endoscope
(SURGERY : ENDOSCOPE : Having flexible tube structure : With bending control means : Fluid or electrical control means : Body pierced by tubular cutter or rod-type punch)

Patent 5577993: Trocar facilitator for endoscopic surgery and method of using the same
(SURGERY : SPECULA : Retractor : Laproscopic : Otoscope (e.g., funnel shaped specula))

Patent 5577994: Vacuum massage appliance
(SURGERY: KINESITHERAPY : KINESITHERAPY : Vacuum : Hyperthermia)

Patent 5577995: Spinal and soft tissue mobilizer
(SURGERY: KINESITHERAPY : KINESITHERAPY : Device with applicator having specific movement : Rolling with body or bodies disposed on single axis : With handle means at ends of axis (e.g., rolling pin type) : Multiple applicators)

Patent 5577996: Back massager
(SURGERY: KINESITHERAPY : KINESITHERAPY : Device with applicator having specific movement : Rolling with body or bodies disposed on single axis : With handle means at ends of axis (e.g., rolling pin type) : Multiple applicators)

Patent 5577997: Foot and body maintenance massage and scrubbing tool
(SURGERY: KINESITHERAPY : KINESITHERAPY : Device with applicator having specific movement : Kneading or deep pressure : With hand-manipulating means : Including bodies mounted on rotated cylindrical structure)

Patent 5577998: Walking brace
(SURGERY: SPLINT, BRACE, OR BANDAGE : ORTHOPEDIC BANDAGE : Splint or brace :)

Patent 5577999: Orthopaedic supporter kit
(SURGERY: SPLINT, BRACE, OR BANDAGE : ORTHOPEDIC BANDAGE : Splint or brace : Shaped or shapeable : By chemically reactive material (e.g., plaster cast) :)

Patent 5578000: Laparoscopic smoke evacuation system
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : With means for cutting, scarifying, or vibrating (e.g., ultrasonic, etc.) tissue : With tubular injection means inserted into body)

Patent 5578001: Infusion apparatus for IV bags
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Material introduced into and removed from body through passage in body inserted means : Flow control : By self-acting means or condition responsive sensor :)

Patent 5578002: Method and device for internal cleaning of an implanted infusion system
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material flow varying means controlled by condition responsive sensor : Means for ejecting solid from holder)

Patent 5578003: Safety device for a blood-, wound secretion-or infusion supplying conduit, and blood-wound secretion- or infusion supply system provided
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material flow varying means controlled by condition responsive sensor : Means for ejecting solid from holder)

 

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