Patents 5587983 - 5588242

 

 

Patent 5587983: System for recording digital information in a pulse-length modulation format
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : BINARY PULSE TRAIN INFORMATION SIGNAL : Having specific code or form generation or regeneration processing : During storage : Signal error correcting or detecting)

Patent 5587984: Hologram printed on optical recording medium for copy protection
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : SPECIFIC DETAIL OF INFORMATION HANDLING PORTION OF SYSTEM : Radiation beam modification of or by storage medium : Holographic : Signal error correcting or detecting)

Patent 5587985: Signal processing device for an optical information reproducing apparatus
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : SPECIFIC DETAIL OF INFORMATION HANDLING PORTION OF SYSTEM : Radiation beam modification of or by storage medium : With details of electrical signal processing : With transducing multiple tracks : Sectioned element)

Patent 5587986: On-track detecting circuit for use in tracking servo apparatus
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : CONDITION INDICATING, MONITORING, OR TESTING : Including radiation storage or retrieval : Of transducer assembly mechanism : Focusing or tracking servo : By detection of storage medium incident radiation)

Patent 5587987: Information recording method having a liquid crystal substrate
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : SPECIFIC DETAIL OF INFORMATION HANDLING PORTION OF SYSTEM : Electrical modification or sensing of storage medium (e.g., capacitive, resistive, electrostatic charge) : Having photographic storage medium (e.g., variable density or area))

Patent 5587988: Computer controlled disk storage unit with a telescopic arm for reading and writing information on a disk located in a magazine
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : INFORMATION LOCATION OR REMOTE OPERATOR ACTUATED CONTROL : Selective addressing of storage medium (e.g., programmed access) : Of optical storage medium : Plural optical storage media in disc changer : Plural media are unprotected (i.e., discs that are not in cartridges) : Having disc reproduced while entirely in magazine : In carousel changer)

Patent 5587989: Cartridge changing apparatus including a pair of base carriers and a pair of slide carriers
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : INFORMATION LOCATION OR REMOTE OPERATOR ACTUATED CONTROL : Selective addressing of storage medium (e.g., programmed access) : Of optical storage medium : Plural optical storage media in disc changer : Plural media are discs stored in cartridges : Having particular internal transfer mechanism for transferring disc while disc is inside of disc changer : Drive moves into alignment with disc)

Patent 5587990: Optical disc system and optical disc therefor
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : STORAGE MEDIUM STRUCTURE : Optical track structure (e.g., phase or diffracting structure, etc.) : Erasable, reversible or re-recordable : Disc holding or locating (e.g., spindle structure))

Patent 5587991: Recording medium, signal recording apparatus thereof, and signal reproducing apparatus thereof
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : BINARY PULSE TRAIN INFORMATION SIGNAL : Format arrangement processing for auxiliary information : During storage)

Patent 5587992: Sampled-servo type optical disk having clock pits arranged offset from each other in the disk radial direction
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : STORAGE MEDIUM STRUCTURE : Optical track structure (e.g., phase or diffracting structure, etc.) : Pit/bubble/groove structure specifies : Disc holding or locating (e.g., spindle structure))

Patent 5587993: Optical tape cartridge having improved tape movement mechanism
(DYNAMIC OPTICAL INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : OPTICAL STORAGE MEDIUM STRUCTURE : Optical tape record : Shutter member)

Patent 5587994: Cartridge used for a disc-shaped recording medium
(DYNAMIC OPTICAL INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : OPTICAL STORAGE MEDIUM STRUCTURE : Disk cartridge : Disc cartridge case or jacket : Optical storage disc contact structure on turntable surface)

Patent 5587995: Serial controller
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING (OTHER THAN SYNCHRONIZATION) : Path check : Having a dedicated test line or channel)

Patent 5587996: Method of radio-line relief and radio equipment in SDH network
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : FAULT RECOVERY : Bypass an inoperative channel : Spare channel : Using a spare channel)

Patent 5587997: Method and apparatus for determining when all packets of a message have arrived
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING (OTHER THAN SYNCHRONIZATION) : Determination of communication parameters : Measurement of flow rate of messages having an address header : ATM least cost routing)

Patent 5587998: Method and apparatus for reducing residual far-end echo in voice communication networks
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : DUPLEX : Transmit/receive interaction control : Echo suppression or cancellation : Having residual echo cancellation or suppression : Including cancellation of certain signals)

Patent 5587999: D channel packet communication system and a method of D channel packet communication
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : PATHFINDING OR ROUTING : Combined circuit switching and packet switching : Synchronization)

Patent 5588000: Apparatus for reordering data frames within an interface device
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : PATHFINDING OR ROUTING : Store and forward : Space switching)

Patent 5588002: Multiplex transmission apparatus for supporting prioritized communications among a plurality of network nodes
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : CHANNEL ASSIGNMENT TECHNIQUES : Arbitration for access to a channel : Arbitration for access between contending stations)

Patent 5588003: LAN-WAN-LAN communication method, and apparatus for LAN-WAN connection
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUES FOR INFORMATION CARRIED IN PLURAL CHANNELS : Adaptive : Assignment of variable bandwidth or time period for transmission or reception : Conversion between signaling protocols)

Patent 5588004: Bus synchronizing method and system based thereon
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUES FOR INFORMATION CARRIED IN PLURAL CHANNELS : Combining or distributing information via time channels : Synchronizing : Adjusting for phase or jitter : Unique synchronization word or unique bit sequence)

Patent 5588005: Protocol and mechanism for primary and mutter mode communication for asset tracking
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : COMMUNICATION OVER FREE SPACE : Combining or distributing information via time channels : Polling : Combining or distributing information via time channels)

Patent 5588006: Logic circuit having a control signal switching logic function and having a testing arrangement
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : PULSE OR DATA ERROR HANDLING : Testing of error-check system : Memory access (e.g., address permutation))

Patent 5588007: Method for detecting transient write errors in a disk drive
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : PULSE OR DATA ERROR HANDLING : Memory testing : Read-in with read-out and compare : Loop-back)

Patent 5588008: Method for generating test patterns for use with a scan circuit
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : PULSE OR DATA ERROR HANDLING : Digital logic testing : Scan path testing (e.g., level sensitive scan design (LSSD)) : Random pattern generation (includes pseudorandom pattern) : Bus or I/O channel device fault)

Patent 5588009: Personal paging, communications, and locating system
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : PULSE OR DATA ERROR HANDLING : Digital data error correction : Request for retransmission : Retransmission if no ACK returned : Bus or I/O channel device fault)

Patent 5588010: Parallel architecture error correction and conversion system
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : PULSE OR DATA ERROR HANDLING : Digital data error correction : Forward correction by block code : Parallel generation of check bits : Cross-interleave Reed-Solomon code (CIRC))

Patent 5588011: Tuned viterbi detector and equalizer system
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : PULSE OR DATA ERROR HANDLING : Digital data error correction : Forward error correction by tree code (e.g., convolutional) : Trellis code : Syndrome computed)

Patent 5588012: Apparatus and method for ensuring data in external storage system
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : PULSE OR DATA ERROR HANDLING : Error/fault detection technique : Parity bit : Storage accessing (e.g., address parity check) : Syndrome computed)

Patent 5588013: Polarization controlled tuneable ring laser
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : PARTICULAR BEAM CONTROL DEVICE : Mode discrimination : Plural Q-switches)

Patent 5588014: Optical wavelength converting apparatus
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : PARTICULAR BEAM CONTROL DEVICE : Nonlinear device : Frequency multiplying (e.g., harmonic generator) : Rotating prism)

Patent 5588015: Light emitting devices based on interband transitions in type-II quantum well heterostructures
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : PARTICULAR ACTIVE MEDIA : Semiconductor : Injection : Particular confinement layer : With superlattice structure :)

Patent 5588016: Semiconductor laser device
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : PARTICULAR ACTIVE MEDIA : Semiconductor : Injection : Particular current control structure : With saturable absorption layer)

Patent 5588017: Optoelectronic semiconductor device, system for optical glass fibre communication having such a device, semiconductor diode laser for use
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : PARTICULAR ACTIVE MEDIA : Semiconductor : Injection : Particular coating on facet : Disordered region)

Patent 5588018: Metallurgical container comprising a hearth bottom electrode
(INDUSTRIAL ELECTRIC HEATING FURNACES : ARC FURNACE DEVICE : Furnace body detail : Hearth or crucible : With arc deflection means)

Patent 5588019: High performance induction melting coil
(INDUSTRIAL ELECTRIC HEATING FURNACES : INDUCTION FURNACE DEVICE : Coreless : Coil : Rod-like)

Patent 5588020: Spread spectrum CDMA communications system
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : COMMUNICATION OVER FREE SPACE : Having a plurality of contiguous regions served by respective fixed stations : Channel assignment : Combining or distributing information via time channels : Multiple access (e.g., TDMA) : Using multiple antennas at a station)

Patent 5588021: Repeater for use in a control network
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : REPEATERS : Direct sequence)

Patent 5588022: Method and apparatus for AM compatible digital broadcasting
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : APPARATUS CONVERTIBLE TO ANALOG : Including pulse regeneration or conversion)

Patent 5588023: High content information transmission system
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : PULSE WIDTH MODULATION : Automatic)

Patent 5588024: Frequency subband encoding apparatus
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : PULSE CODE MODULATION : Pulse code modulation)

Patent 5588025: Single oscillator compressed digital information receiver
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : RECEIVERS : Keying circuits)

Patent 5588026: Method of compensating phase shift keying frequency offset
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : RECEIVERS : Angle modulation : Phase shift keying : Including switching or gating (digital circuits))

Patent 5588027: Digital demodulating method and circuit for use in a time-division multiple access channel
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : RECEIVERS : Angle modulation : Phase shift keying : Differential (diphase) : Quaternary)

Patent 5588028: Simplified trellis decoder
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : RECEIVERS : Particular pulse demodulator or detector : Maximum likelihood decoder or viterbi decoder : Separate mark and space channels)

Patent 5588029: MPEG audio synchronization system using subframe skip and repeat
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : SYNCHRONIZERS : Frequency or phase control using synchronizing signal : Synchronization signals with unique amplitude, polarity, length, or frequency : Separate mark and space channels)

Patent 5588030: Apparatus and method for the synchronization of data in a bit stream
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : SYNCHRONIZERS : Frequency or phase control using synchronizing signal : Synchronization word : Synchronizer pattern recognizers : More than two phases)

Patent 5588031: Apparatus for reinforcing a reactor vessel core shroud
(INDUCED NUCLEAR REACTIONS: PROCESSES, SYSTEMS, AND ELEMENTS : REACTOR PROTECTION OR DAMAGE PREVENTION : Shield or barrier between radiation or heat source and object to be protected (e.g., insulation, thermal shield) : Pipe expansion joints)

Patent 5588032: Apparatus and method for imaging with wavefields using inverse scattering techniques
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : SPECIFIC APPLICATION : Computerized tomography : Object responsive :)

Patent 5588033: Method and apparatus for three dimensional image reconstruction from multiple stereotactic or isocentric backprojections
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : SPECIFIC APPLICATION : Computerized tomography :)

Patent 5588034: Apparatus and method for inspecting a crystal
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : SPECIFIC APPLICATION : Diffraction, reflection, or scattering analysis : Diffractometry : Crystalography : With object moving)

Patent 5588035: X-ray tube noise and vibration reduction
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : SOURCE : Electron tube : With movable target : With specific bearing means : With cooling fluid)

Patent 5588036: X-ray CT apparatus and radiographing method using same
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : BEAM CONTROL : Scanner : Rotary)

Patent 5588037: Remote access telephone control system
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : SPECIAL SERVICES : Call diversion (e.g., call capture) : Call forwarding : No answer (e.g., ringing signal, on-hook, idle))

Patent 5588038: System and method for signaling a device at a remote location over a wireless network
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : SELECTIVE : Having indication or alarm (e.g., location indication) : Paging to control diverse device : Amplitude or polarity controlled)

Patent 5588039: Mobile communication system capable of avoiding local congestion
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : RADIOTELEPHONE SYSTEM : Zoned or cellular telephone system : Handoff : Based upon unit location : Based on priority)

Patent 5588041: Cellular speakerphone and method of operation thereof
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER AT SAME STATION (E.G., TRANSCEIVER) : Radiotelephone equipment detail : Hands-free or loudspeaking arrangement : In vehicle : Waveguide)

Patent 5588042: Interactive roamer contact system for cellular mobile radiotelephone network for automatically initiating a communication with an
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : RADIOTELEPHONE SYSTEM : Message storage or retrieval : Voice mail : At remote station)

Patent 5588043: Comprehensive mobile communications device registration method
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : RADIOTELEPHONE SYSTEM : Zoned or cellular telephone system : Registration : Home location registration (HLR) or visitor location registration (VLR) detail)

Patent 5588044: Voice response system with programming language extension
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : AUDIO MESSAGE STORAGE, RETRIEVAL, OR SYNTHESIS : Including infra-red link with landline telephone network)

Patent 5588045: Voice/data transfer method and apparatus utilizing an alternate line
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : AUDIO MESSAGE STORAGE, RETRIEVAL, OR SYNTHESIS : Including infra-red link with landline telephone network)

Patent 5588046: Digital telephone answering device and method of testing message storage memory therein
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : AUDIO MESSAGE STORAGE, RETRIEVAL, OR SYNTHESIS : Including infra-red link with landline telephone network)

Patent 5588047: Interface for simulating a telephone line connection between two devices for establishing a communication path between the devices
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : TELEPHONE LINE OR SYSTEM COMBINED WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM OR SIGNALLING (E.G., COMPOSITE) : Having transmission of a digital message signal over a telephone line : Having switching station : Among at least three terminal types)

Patent 5588048: Geographically mapped telephone routing method and system
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : WITH USAGE MEASUREMENT (E.G., CALL OR TRAFFIC REGISTER) : Call charge metering or monitoring : At local exchange carrier (e.g., central switching office) : Pulse counting or accumulating (e.g., "message metering") : Assembling billing record (e.g., automatic message account (AMA), call detail record (CDR), etc.) : Having line identification associated with call billing (e.g., automatic number identification (ANI) :)

Patent 5588049: Method for the automatic insertion of removal of a calling number identification (CNID) blocking prefix from within a telephone number in
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : RECEPTION OF CALLING INFORMATION AT SUBSTATION IN WIRELINE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM : Extracting call ID from transmitted signal : Using a trigger code)

Patent 5588050: Method and apparatus for performing color conversion
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : COLOR IMAGE PROCESSING : Color correction : Alphanumerics)

Patent 5588051: Method for dynamically provisioning telephone service
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : CENTRALIZED SWITCHING SYSTEM : Class of service determination or transmission : Interexchange trunk circuit)

Patent 5588052: DTMF signal judging apparatus
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : CENTRALIZED SWITCHING SYSTEM : Switching controlled in response to called station addressing signal : Having shared or common switching control : Including registering or storing device for call address signal : Voice frequency receiver : Dual tone multifrequency (DTMF) receiver : End-to-end marking (e.g., self-seeking))

Patent 5588053: DTMF detector system and method which performs static and dynamic thresholding
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : SUPERVISORY OR CONTROL LINE SIGNALING : Signal receiver (e.g., tone decoder) : Relayless)

Patent 5588054: Power conservation system for a modem in a computer system
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : SUBSCRIBER LINE OR TRANSMISSION LINE INTERFACE : Power supply (e.g., battery feed) : Electronic noninductive)

Patent 5588055: Telephone holder with mounting assembly
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : TERMINAL ACCESSORY OR AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT : Telephone receiver support : Acoustic)

Patent 5588056: Method and system for generating pronounceable security passwords
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : SYSTEM ACCESS CONTROL BASED ON USER IDENTIFICATION BY CRYPTOGRAPHY : Solely password entry (no record or token) : Message digest travels with message)

Patent 5588057: Apparatus for defeating radar speed detection signals
(COMMUNICATIONS: DIRECTIVE RADIO WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES (E.G., RADAR, RADIO NAVIGATION) : RADAR EW (ELECTRONIC WARFARE) : ECM (Electronic countermeasures, i.e., jamming) : With repeater :)

Patent 5588058: Method and device for scrambling and descrambling of a specific television broadcast
(CRYPTOGRAPHY : VIDEO CRYPTOGRAPHY : Video electric signal modification (e.g., scrambling) : Record or coin controlled : Including key on record :)

Patent 5588059: Computer system and method for secure remote communication sessions
(CRYPTOGRAPHY : KEY MANAGEMENT : Key distribution : Key distribution center : Plural carrier frequencies)

Patent 5588060: Method and apparatus for a key-management scheme for internet protocols
(CRYPTOGRAPHY : PARTICULAR ALGORITHMIC FUNCTION ENCODING : Public key : Plural generators)

Patent 5588061: System and method for identity verification, forming joint signatures and session key agreement in an RSA public cryptosystem
(CRYPTOGRAPHY : PARTICULAR ALGORITHMIC FUNCTION ENCODING : Public key : Plural generators)

Patent 5588062: Secure communication setup method
(CRYPTOGRAPHY : PARTICULAR ALGORITHMIC FUNCTION ENCODING : Public key : Plural generators)

Patent 5588063: Personal multimedia speaker system
(ELECTRICAL AUDIO SIGNAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : BINAURAL AND STEREOPHONIC : Stereo speaker arrangement : Matrix)

Patent 5588064: Hearing aid battery cover switch
(ELECTRICAL AUDIO SIGNAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HEARING AIDS, ELECTRICAL : Reverberators)

Patent 5588065: Bass reproduction speaker apparatus
(ELECTRICAL AUDIO SIGNAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : LOUDSPEAKER FEEDBACK : Feedforward circuitry for transducer compensation)

Patent 5588066: Speaker mounting structure
(ELECTRICAL AUDIO SIGNAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : ELECTRO-ACOUSTIC AUDIO TRANSDUCER : Mounting or support feature of housed loudspeaker : Plural diaphragms)

Patent 5588067: Motion detection and image acquisition apparatus and method of detecting the motion of and acquiring an image of an object
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : APPLICATIONS : Target tracking or detecting : ZIP code)

Patent 5588068: Methods and apparatus for inspecting the appearance of substantially circular objects
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : APPLICATIONS : Manufacturing or product inspection : Reading MICR data)

Patent 5588069: Image processing apparatus for advantageously encoding blocks of data having either substantially the same or varied colors
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : COLOR IMAGE PROCESSING : Compression of color images : Alphanumerics)

Patent 5588071: Identifying an area of interest using histogram data arranged in predetermined sequence
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : HISTOGRAM PROCESSING : Color correction)

Patent 5588072: Method and apparatus for selecting blocks of image data from image data having both horizontally- and vertically-oriented blocks
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : IMAGE SEGMENTATION : Distinguishing text from other regions : Alphanumerics)

Patent 5588073: Online handwritten character recognizing system and method thereof
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : PATTERN RECOGNITION : On-line recognition of handwritten characters : With separate timing or alignment marks)

Patent 5588074: Data recognition equipment and method using partial pattern recognition
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : PATTERN RECOGNITION : Template matching (e.g., specific devices that determine the best match) : Waveform analysis)

Patent 5588075: Method and apparatus for encoding and decoding image data
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : IMAGE COMPRESSION OR CODING : Adaptive coding (i.e., changes based upon history, activity, busyness, etc.) : Checking spelling for recognition)

Patent 5588076: Optical fibre management system
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH OPTICAL COUPLER : Switch (i.e., switching from one terminal to another, not modulation) : Multiple pole multiple throw :)

Patent 5588077: In-line, two-pass, fiber optic rotary joint
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH OPTICAL COUPLER : Movable coupler : Slip ring : Double pole multiple throw)

Patent 5588078: Non-reciprocal optical waveguide coupling device
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH OPTICAL COUPLER : Input/output coupler : Lens : Mode strippers)

Patent 5588079: Optical connector
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH DISENGAGABLE MECHANICAL CONNECTOR : Optical fiber/optical fiber cable termination structure : At or immediately surrounding an optical fiber end face : Fiber end held in ferrule : Fiber end held in ferrule)

Patent 5588080: Connector for connecting an optical fiber cable
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH DISENGAGABLE MECHANICAL CONNECTOR : Optical fiber/optical fiber cable termination structure : At or immediately surrounding an optical fiber end face : Fiber end held in ferrule : Fiber end held in ferrule)

Patent 5588081: Light coupling device to couple a light source to an optical fiber
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH DISENGAGABLE MECHANICAL CONNECTOR : Optical fiber to a nonfiber optical device connector : With housing : Including lens : Fiber/ferrule further processed (grinding, polishing, etc.))

Patent 5588082: Optical cable fusion splice
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH SPLICE (PERMANENT CONNECTION) : Fusion splicing : With housing)

Patent 5588083: Non-linear optically active polycarbonate
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : HAVING NONLINEAR PROPERTY : Transition between geometric shapes)

Patent 5588084: Scintillating optical fibers containing non-uniformly distributed dopants and process for preparing same
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : OPTICAL FIBER WAVEGUIDE WITH CLADDING : Transition between geometric shapes)

Patent 5588085: Radiolytic method for making a mode-field transforming optical waveguide
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : OPTICAL FIBER WAVEGUIDE WITH CLADDING : Transition between geometric shapes)

Patent 5588086: Fiber optic hermetic bulkhead penetrator feedthrough module and method of fabricating same
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : ACCESSORIES : Bushing structure (e.g., penetrator) : Fiber holder (i.e., for single fiber or holding multiple single fibers together))

Patent 5588087: Overlapping fusion attenuator
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : ACCESSORIES : Attenuator : Fiber holder (i.e., for single fiber or holding multiple single fibers together))

Patent 5588088: Hot water tempering system utilizing a storage tank, a bypass line and a proportional flow controller
(ELECTRIC RESISTANCE HEATING DEVICES : : Tank or container type liquid heater : Line connected tank : With internally positioned heating element)

Patent 5588089: Bark amplitude component coder for a sampled analog signal and decoder for the coded signal
(DATA PROCESSING: SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING, LINGUISTICS, LANGUAGE TRANSLATION, AND AUDIO COMPRESSION/DECOMPRESSION : SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING : For storage or transmission : Frequency : Orthogonal functions)

Patent 5588090: Signal processing apparatus
(DATA PROCESSING: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE : NEURAL NETWORK : Learning method : Beamforming (e.g., target location, radar))

Patent 5588091: Dynamically stable associative learning neural network system
(DATA PROCESSING: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE : NEURAL NETWORK : Structure : Architecture : Multilayer feedforward :)

Patent 5588092: Printer control circuit and the printer controlled thereby
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSING DATA FOR PRINTER, ETC.) : Attribute control :)

Patent 5588093: Color mapping to preserve detail
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSING DATA FOR PRINTER, ETC.) : Attribute control :)

Patent 5588094: Post-processing bit-map decimation compensation method for printing high quality images
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSING DATA FOR PRINTER, ETC.) : Attribute control :)

Patent 5588095: System and method of printer banding
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSING DATA FOR PRINTER, ETC.) : Memory : Page or frame memory : Mechanical arrangement for forming a printing surface)

Patent 5588096: Object image display devices
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Graphic manipulation (object processing or display attributes) : Merge or overlay : Image based : Augmented reality (real-time))

Patent 5588097: Graphic display method and apparatus for rotating an object in three-dimensional space
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Graphic manipulation (object processing or display attributes) : Rotation : Graphical user interface tools : 3D manipulations : Weights vary across image (e.g., transition from foreground to background))

Patent 5588098: Method and apparatus for direct manipulation of 3-D objects on computer displays
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Graphic manipulation (object processing or display attributes) : Rotation : Graphical user interface tools : 3D manipulations : Weights vary across image (e.g., transition from foreground to background))

Patent 5588099: Method and system for automatically resizing tables
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT : Form : Form filling : Fitting data into field on form :)

Patent 5588100: Method and system for creating a freeform drawing object
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Shape generating : Curve : Image based (addressing))

Patent 5588101: Bit data processor
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT : Edit, composition, or storage control : Text attribute)

Patent 5588103: Document editor having function for controlling display processing of details
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : OPERATOR INTERFACE (E.G., GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE) : For plural users or sites (e.g., network) : Interface customization or adaption (e.g., client server) : Based on stored usage or user profile (e.g., frequency of use, cookies) : Hierarchical)

Patent 5588104: Method and apparatus for creating virtual worlds using a data flow network
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : OPERATOR INTERFACE (E.G., GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE) : On-screen workspace or object : Interface represented by 3D space : Shortcut)

Patent 5588105: Status bar for application windows
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : OPERATOR INTERFACE (E.G., GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE) : On-screen workspace or object : Task bar or desktop control panel : Virtual input device (e.g., virtual keyboard))

Patent 5588106: Hardware arrangement for controlling multiple overlapping windows in a computer graphic system
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : OPERATOR INTERFACE (E.G., GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE) : On-screen workspace or object : Window or viewpoint : Layout modification (e.g., move or resize) : Overlap control : With content attributes on scroll tool)

Patent 5588107: Method and apparatus for selectably expandable menus
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : OPERATOR INTERFACE (E.G., GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE) : On-screen workspace or object : Menu or selectable iconic array (e.g., palette) : Partial menu display (e.g., one menu item at a time) : Unavailable emphasis)

Patent 5588108: System and method for generating graphics charts
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : OPERATOR INTERFACE (E.G., GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE) : On-screen workspace or object : Customizing multiple diverse workspace objects : Chat room)

Patent 5588109: User interface for a remote diagnostic device
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : OPERATOR INTERFACE (E.G., GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE) : For plural users or sites (e.g., network) : Remote operation of computing device : Selecting from a resource list (e.g., address book))

Patent 5588110: Method for transferring data between two devices that insures data recovery in the event of a fault
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM ERROR OR FAULT HANDLING : Reliability and availability : Fault recovery : By masking or reconfiguration : Of memory or peripheral subsystem :)

Patent 5588111: Fault-tolerant computer system having switchable I/O bus interface modules
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM ERROR OR FAULT HANDLING : Reliability and availability : Fault recovery : By masking or reconfiguration : Of memory or peripheral subsystem : Access processor affected (e.g., I/O processor, MMU, DMA processor) : Reconfiguration (e.g., adding a replacement storage component))

Patent 5588112: DMA controller for memory scrubbing
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM ERROR OR FAULT HANDLING : Reliability and availability : Fault recovery : By masking or reconfiguration : Of memory or peripheral subsystem : Access processor affected (e.g., I/O processor, MMU, DMA processor) : Reconfiguration (e.g., adding a replacement storage component))

Patent 5588113: Register file backup queue
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM ERROR OR FAULT HANDLING : Reliability and availability : Fault recovery : State recovery (i.e., process or data file) : Of power supply)

Patent 5588114: Method and apparatus for passive loopback testing of software-controllable parallel ports
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM ERROR OR FAULT HANDLING : Reliability and availability : Fault locating (i.e., diagnosis or testing) : Safe shutdown)

Patent 5588115: Redundancy analyzer for automatic memory tester
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM ERROR OR FAULT HANDLING : Reliability and availability : Fault locating (i.e., diagnosis or testing) : Particular access structure : Substituted emulative component (e.g., emulator microprocessor) : Memory emulator feature : Synchronization maintenance of processors)

Patent 5588117: Sender-selective send/receive order processing on a per message basis
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MULTICOMPUTER DATA TRANSFERRING : COMPUTER-TO-COMPUTER PROTOCOL IMPLEMENTING : Computer-to-computer data transfer regulating :)

Patent 5588118: Single chip dual processor
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: PROCESSING ARCHITECTURES AND INSTRUCTION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSORS) : PROCESSING ARCHITECTURE : Microprocessor or multichip or multimodule processor having sequential program control : Including coprocessor : Digital Signal processor :)

Patent 5588119: Method for correlating logical device names with a hub port in a local area network
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MULTICOMPUTER DATA TRANSFERRING : COMPUTER NETWORK MANAGING : Initializing)

Patent 5588120: Communication control system for transmitting, from one data processing device to another, data of different formats along with an
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MULTICOMPUTER DATA TRANSFERRING : COMPUTER-TO-COMPUTER DIRECT MEMORY ACCESSING : Master accessing slave storage)

Patent 5588121: Parallel computer having MAC-relay layer snooped transport header to determine if a message should be routed directly to transport layer
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: PROCESSING ARCHITECTURES AND INSTRUCTION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSORS) : PROCESSING ARCHITECTURE : Distributed processing system : Interface : Single instruction, multiple data (SIMD))

Patent 5588122: Universal buffered interface for coupling multiple processors memory units, and I/O interfaces to a common high-speed interconnect
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INPUT/OUTPUT DATA PROCESSING : Input/Output data buffering : Accessing via a multiplexer)

Patent 5588123: Bus system
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INTRASYSTEM CONNECTION (E.G., BUS AND BUS TRANSACTION PROCESSING) : Bus access regulation : Using transmitter and receiver)

Patent 5588124: Microcomputer
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INTRASYSTEM CONNECTION (E.G., BUS AND BUS TRANSACTION PROCESSING) : Bus access regulation : Using transmitter and receiver)

Patent 5588125: Method and apparatus for increasing bus bandwidth on a system bus by inhibiting interrupts while posted I/O write operations are pending
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INTRASYSTEM CONNECTION (E.G., BUS AND BUS TRANSACTION PROCESSING) : Bus interface architecture : Bus bridge : Delay reduction)

Patent 5588126: Methods and apparatus for fordwarding buffered store data on an out-of-order execution computer system
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: PROCESSING ARCHITECTURES AND INSTRUCTION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSORS) : ARCHITECTURE BASED INSTRUCTION PROCESSING : Microprocessor or multichip or multimodule processor having sequential program control)

Patent 5588127: High speed microprocessor branch decision circuit
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: PROCESSING ARCHITECTURES AND INSTRUCTION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSORS) : ARCHITECTURE BASED INSTRUCTION PROCESSING : Microprocessor or multichip or multimodule processor having sequential program control)

Patent 5588128: Dynamic direction look ahead read buffer
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : ADDRESS FORMATION : Address mapping (e.g., conversion, translation) : Virtual addressing : Predicting, look-ahead : Snooping)

Patent 5588129: Cache for optical storage device and method for implementing same
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Specific memory composition : Accessing dynamic storage device : Direct access storage device (DASD) : Caching :)

Patent 5588130: Semiconductor memory device for simple cache system
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Hierarchical memories : Caching : Direct access storage device (DASD))

Patent 5588131: System and method for a snooping and snarfing cache in a multiprocessor computer system
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Hierarchical memories : Caching : Coherency : Snooping :)

Patent 5588132: Method and apparatus for synchronizing data queues in asymmetric reflective memories
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Shared memory area : Plural shared memories : Coherency)

Patent 5588133: Register block circuit for central processing unit of microcomputer
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Shared memory area : Simultaneous access regulation : Coherency)

Patent 5588134: System for establishing priority among selected tasks based on location of tasks and sequence that the tasks were stored whereas task is always
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Control technique : Prioritizing : Coherency)

Patent 5588135: Data processing device in a virtual memory having a paging function
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Control technique : Entry replacement strategy : Least recently used (LRU) : Snooping)

Patent 5588136: Memory control method and apparatus therefor
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Control technique : Entry replacement strategy : Least recently used (LRU) : Snooping)

Patent 5588137: Data flow control apparatus and memory apparatus
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Control technique : Access limiting : Backup)

Patent 5588138: Dynamic partitioning of memory into central and peripheral subregions
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Memory configuring : Memory partitioning : With password or key)

Patent 5588139: Method and system for generating objects for a multi-person virtual world using data flow networks
(DATA PROCESSING: STRUCTURAL DESIGN, MODELING, SIMULATION, AND EMULATION : STRUCTURAL DESIGN :)

Patent 5588140: Transparent extension of peripheral from host
(DATA PROCESSING: STRUCTURAL DESIGN, MODELING, SIMULATION, AND EMULATION : EMULATION : Of peripheral device : Including logic)

Patent 5588141: System for executing different functions associated with different contexts corresponding to different screen events based upon
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INTERPROGRAM COMMUNICATION OR INTERPROCESS COMMUNICATION (IPC) : INTERPROGRAM COMMUNICATION USING MESSAGE : Object oriented message :)

Patent 5588142: Method for simulating a circuit
(DATA PROCESSING: STRUCTURAL DESIGN, MODELING, SIMULATION, AND EMULATION : SIMULATING ELECTRONIC DEVICE OR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : Circuit simulation : Well or reservoir)

Patent 5588143: Automatic computer upgrading
(DATA PROCESSING: STRUCTURAL DESIGN, MODELING, SIMULATION, AND EMULATION : SIMULATING ELECTRONIC DEVICE OR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : Target device : Including logic)

Patent 5588144: Storage system having a bus common to a plurality of kinds of groups of packages
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : CLOCK, PULSE, OR TIMING SIGNAL GENERATION OR ANALYSIS : Using delay)

Patent 5588145: Method and arrangement for clock adjustment using programmable period binary rate multiplier
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : CLOCK, PULSE, OR TIMING SIGNAL GENERATION OR ANALYSIS : Using delay)

Patent 5588146: Method for the acquisition of software and data-processing system to implement the method
(DATA PROCESSING: DATABASE AND FILE MANAGEMENT OR DATA STRUCTURES : DATABASE OR FILE ACCESSING :)

Patent 5588147: Replication facility
(DATA PROCESSING: DATABASE AND FILE MANAGEMENT OR DATA STRUCTURES : DATABASE OR FILE ACCESSING :)

Patent 5588148: Method for managing data transfer between computing devices
(DATA PROCESSING: DATABASE AND FILE MANAGEMENT OR DATA STRUCTURES : DATABASE OR FILE ACCESSING :)

Patent 5588149: Document classification and retrieval with title-based on-the-fly class merge
(DATA PROCESSING: DATABASE AND FILE MANAGEMENT OR DATA STRUCTURES : DATABASE OR FILE ACCESSING :)

Patent 5588150: Push down optimization in a distributed, multi-database system
(DATA PROCESSING: DATABASE AND FILE MANAGEMENT OR DATA STRUCTURES : DATABASE OR FILE ACCESSING :)

Patent 5588151: Apparatus and method for communication switching including providing information overflow indications
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MULTICOMPUTER DATA TRANSFERRING : COMPUTER-TO-COMPUTER PROTOCOL IMPLEMENTING : Computer-to-computer data transfer regulating : Congestion avoiding :)

Patent 5588152: Advanced parallel processor including advanced support hardware
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: PROCESSING ARCHITECTURES AND INSTRUCTION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSORS) : PROCESSING ARCHITECTURE : Array processor : Array processor operation : Reconfiguring)

Patent 5588153: Surgical gown
(APPAREL : GUARD OR PROTECTOR : Body cover : Hazardous material body cover :)

Patent 5588154: Uniform with optionally concealed/deployed visual panels for display about a 360 degree periphery
(APPAREL : BODY GARMENTS : Caps)

Patent 5588155: Liquid impervious surgical gown cuff and method for making the same
(APPAREL : BODY GARMENTS : Vests : Men's outer garments : Cuffs : Supporters and protectors)

Patent 5588156: Article of clothing having high visibility
(APPAREL : GENERAL STRUCTURE : Elements)

Patent 5588157: Toilet valve seat actuator assembly
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : FLUSH CLOSET : Tank only : With outlet valve : Float type : Having seating guide : With overflow through valve closure)

Patent 5588158: Bath ring
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : TUBS : Convenience accessories : Support for user, static : For infant : Conduit having rectilinearly spaced spray holes)

Patent 5588159: Infant bathtub with multiple-position infant support
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : TUBS : Convenience accessories : Support for user, static : For infant : Conduit having rectilinearly spaced spray holes)

Patent 5588160: Total body brush shower
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : SHOWER (E.G. STALL, WITH WALLS, RECEPTOR, AND SPRAY) : Convenience accessories : Scrubber : Legs)

Patent 5588161: Foot bath
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : RESTROOM OR BATHROOM SELF-CLEANING SYSTEMS :)

Patent 5588162: Power actuated toilet seat
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : FLUSH CLOSET SEAT ASSIST TO RAISE USER : Wash receptacle water empties into toilet facility)

Patent 5588163: Support deck for mattress or seat
(BEDS : SOFA BED : Link supported unfolding : Sofa form)

Patent 5588164: Infant seat rocker and amusement unit
(BEDS : CRADLES : Rocking devices : Mechanical motors : Combined with table)

Patent 5588165: Cushioning assembly having plastic springs for supporting a pad
(BEDS : BEDSTEADS : Having bottom : Of springs : Nonspiral springs only : With subcoil springs)

Patent 5588166: Medical attachment device
(BEDS : RECEPTACLE OR SUPPORT FOR USE WITH BED : Multilayer)

Patent 5588167: Apparatus and method for managing waste from patient care maintenance and treatment
(BEDS : INVALID BED OR SURGICAL SUPPORT : Having drain means : Having flushing means)

Patent 5588168: Contoured symmetrical differential-elasticity neck pillow
(BEDS : SUPPORT MEANS FOR DISCRETE PORTION OF USER, USEABLE WITH BED OR SURGICAL SUPPORT : For head or neck (e.g., pillow) : For back portions of a user sitting or reclining on bed)

Patent 5588169: Tool assembly for bicycle
(COMPOUND TOOLS : WRENCH : With hammer)

Patent 5588170: Method and device for treating an in particular tension-sensitive textile web
(BLEACHING AND DYEING; FLUID TREATMENT AND CHEMICAL MODIFICATION OF TEXTILES AND FIBERS : FLUID TREATMENT (MANIPULATIVE) : Combined liquid and gas or vapor : With fat solvent)

Patent 5588171: Drain line cleaning apparatus
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : IMPLEMENTS : Pipe, tube, or conduit cleaner : Inside : Rotary tool : Contiguous fluid motor : Inside boiler drum)

Patent 5588172: Radial brush
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : IMPLEMENTS : Brush or broom : Heads and casings : Rotary : Pivoted jaw)

Patent 5588173: Windshield wiper system with electric motor
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : ATTACHMENTS : Optical-member-attachable cleaner (e.g., windshield wiper) : With means to oscillate arm : Operated by remote control)

Patent 5588174: Disposable hazardous medical waste collection system
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : ACCESSORIES : Debris receptacle (e.g., dustpan) : With means to attach to brush or broom : Including means defining applicator-loading zone)

Patent 5588175: Foot vacuum
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : MACHINES : With air blast or suction : Fixed position cleaners or installed cleaning systems : With work handling or supporting : Manual application of work to cleaning means : Plurality of discrete articles)

Patent 5588176: Water recovery wash brush
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : MACHINES : With air blast or suction : With liquid or other cleaning material application to work : Nozzles : Sequence control)

Patent 5588177: Backpack vacuum cleaner
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : MACHINES : With air blast or suction : Tank type cleaner organization : Casing feature : Off-the-floor support (e.g., operator supported) : With moving work-agitating means)

Patent 5588178: Impeller for blower/vacuum
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : MACHINES : With air blast or suction : Convertible : Suction to or from blast : Off-the-floor support (e.g., operator supported))

Patent 5588179: Dust box emptying device
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : MACHINES : With air blast or suction : With dust or dirt handling or storing or separating, e.g., filter bags : With receiver for dirt from rotary or moving agitator : Hand cranked)

Patent 5588180: Hinge
(MISCELLANEOUS HARDWARE : HINGE : Pliant or elastic hinge : Swinging)

Patent 5588181: Hinge for a glass shower door
(MISCELLANEOUS HARDWARE : HINGE : Having clamp for attaching hinge to hinged member : Leaf cover)

Patent 5588182: Arrangement for securing a door to an enclosure
(MISCELLANEOUS HARDWARE : HINGE : Having means to facilitate assembly and disassembly of hinge sections to join or disjoin hinged members : Separation of pivotal contacting surfaces : Hook in aperture : At specific angular orientation of hinge sections)

Patent 5588184: Belt buckle
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : BUCKLES : Harness : Clamping : Pivoted part or lever : Formed from wire)

Patent 5588185: Zipper closure
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : ZIPPER OR REQUIRED COMPONENT THEREOF : Stocking top)

Patent 5588186: Belt with ratchet type buckling means
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : SEPARABLE-FASTENER OR REQUIRED COMPONENT THEREOF (E.G., PROJECTION AND CAVITY TO COMPLETE INTERLOCK) : Each mating member having similarly shaped, sized, and operated interlocking or intermeshable face : Clasp (e.g., spring type) : For belt or strap : Haim, harness, whiffletree, rein, etc.)

Patent 5588187: Extruded zippers for upholstery applications
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : SEPARABLE-FASTENER OR REQUIRED COMPONENT THEREOF (E.G., PROJECTION AND CAVITY TO COMPLETE INTERLOCK) : With third detached member completing interlock (e.g., hook type) : Resilient element (e.g., snap type) : For upholstery, panel, trim strip, etc. (e.g., spring biased) : Snap (e.g., key hole type))

Patent 5588188: Swaged cable swivel hook assembly and swivel hook therefor
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : SEPARABLE-FASTENER OR REQUIRED COMPONENT THEREOF (E.G., PROJECTION AND CAVITY TO COMPLETE INTERLOCK) : Including member having distinct formations and mating member selectively interlocking therewith : Projection passes through cavity then moves toward noninserted portion of its member to complete interlock (e.g., snap hook) : Hook type projection member : Noninserted portion of projection member includes movably connected gate for closing access throat : Hooks formed solely from wire)

Patent 5588189: Buckle for vehicle seat belt system
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : SEPARABLE-FASTENER OR REQUIRED COMPONENT THEREOF (E.G., PROJECTION AND CAVITY TO COMPLETE INTERLOCK) : Including member having distinct formations and mating member selectively interlocking therewith : Receiving member includes either movable connection between interlocking components or variable configuration cavity : With additional cavity for engaging different projection : Having common means actuating or releasing interlocking components or surfaces : And interlocking with independently associated or dissociated projection members : Having dome-shaped head and expansion slit along side)

Patent 5588190: Accessories
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : SEPARABLE-FASTENER OR REQUIRED COMPONENT THEREOF (E.G., PROJECTION AND CAVITY TO COMPLETE INTERLOCK) : Including member having distinct formations and mating member selectively interlocking therewith : Means for mounting projection or cavity portion : Having resiliently biased interlocking component or segment)

Patent 5588191: Anchoring eyelet for tarpaulins and similar coverings
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : DRAWSTRING, LACED-FASTENER, OR SEPARATE ESSENTIAL COOPERATING DEVICE THEREFOR : Having eyelet type directing means : And forming lacing tips)

Patent 5588192: Profiled cylinder for teaseling and/or fluffing machines
(TEXTILES: CLOTH FINISHING : NAPPING : Single fixed-position napping roll : Including drive feature)

Patent 5588194: Method and device for the accumulation of a yarn overlength between a bobbin creel and the beam on a beaming machine
(TEXTILES: MANUFACTURING : WARP PREPARING OR HANDLING : Reeling or beaming : Tensioning means : By arrestable oscillator or vibrator)

Patent 5588195: Electronic-component mounting apparatus
(METAL WORKING : PLURAL DIVERSE MANUFACTURING APPARATUS INCLUDING MEANS FOR METAL SHAPING OR ASSEMBLING : Electrical connector or terminal : And work-holder for assembly)

Patent 5588196: Method for making a container from recycled product
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Converting : Hollow ball)

Patent 5588197: Method of manufacturing metallic vacuum double-walled container
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Assembling or joining : Spaced wall tube or receptacle : By snap fit)

Patent 5588198: Method of regulating resonance frequency of surface-mountable antenna
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Antenna or wave energy "plumbing" making : Rotor)

Patent 5588199: Lapping process for a single element magnetoresistive head
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Electromagnet, transformer or inductor : Magnetic recording reproducing transducer (e.g., tape head, core, etc.) : Fabricating head structure or component thereof : Including measuring or testing : Using reference point/surface to facilitate measuring :)

Patent 5588200: Tightened distribution of magnetic-head suspension-assembly static roll by infrared stress relief
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Electromagnet, transformer or inductor : Magnetic recording reproducing transducer (e.g., tape head, core, etc.) :)

Patent 5588201: Process for producing a cast resin coil
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Electromagnet, transformer or inductor : By winding or coiling : Fabricating head structure or component thereof)

Patent 5588202: Method for manufacturing an overmolded sensor
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Electromagnet, transformer or inductor : By assembling coil and core : Fabricating head structure or component thereof)

Patent 5588203: Nozzle for a vacuum mounting head
(METAL WORKING : MEANS TO ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE : Means to assemble electrical device : Means to apply vacuum directly to position or hold work part : Multilead component)

Patent 5588204: Apparatus for installing spring retaining rings
(METAL WORKING : MEANS TO ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE : With magazine supply : Railway wheel)

Patent 5588205: Method of manufacturing a high density integrated circuit module having complex electrical interconnect rails
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Conductor or circuit manufacturing : On flat or curved insulated base, e.g., printed circuit, etc. : Assembling bases : By oxidation)

Patent 5588206: Method for inserting wire-equipped terminal in connector housing
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Conductor or circuit manufacturing : On flat or curved insulated base, e.g., printed circuit, etc. : Assembling terminal to base : By deforming or shaping : With shaping or forcing terminal into base aperture : Including metal fusion)

Patent 5588207: Method of manufacturing two-sided and multi-layered printed circuit boards
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Conductor or circuit manufacturing : On flat or curved insulated base, e.g., printed circuit, etc. : Manufacturing circuit on or in base : By forming conductive walled aperture in base : Simultaneous circuit manufacturing)

Patent 5588208: Method of assembling set oil ring on piston
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Prime mover or fluid pump making : Piston making : With assembly or composite article making : Utilizing a high energy beam, e.g., laser, electron beam)

Patent 5588209: Method and apparatus to manufacture stabilizer bars
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Structural member making : Vehicular structural member making : Finger ring making)

Patent 5588210: Method of manufacturing a unitized seal
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Process for making bearing or component thereof : Static structure, e.g., a building component)

Patent 5588211: Razor with angled blades and guides
(CUTLERY : RAZORS : Inclined edge : Vibratory)

Patent 5588212: Safety-belt cutter
(CUTLERY : COMBINED CUTLERY OR COMBINED WITH ANCILLARY FEATURE : Pointed)

Patent 5588213: Circular saw with dust trapper
(CUTLERY : COMBINED CUTLERY OR COMBINED WITH ANCILLARY FEATURE : With material-holder or disposal : Including a pointed blade)

Patent 5588214: Self defense ring
(CUTLERY : PERFORATING OR INDENTING IMPLEMENTS : Pointed : With stripper, sheath or gauge : Plural or relatively movable pivot)

Patent 5588215: Transportable measurement device for children's clothes
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : APPAREL : Character forming)

Patent 5588216: Gas tank graphic positioning fixture
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : STRAIGHT-LINE LIGHT RAY TYPE : Alignment device : Including distance finding feature)

Patent 5588217: Level vial assembly with encapsulated vial
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : INDICATOR OF DIRECTION OF FORCE TRAVERSING NATURAL MEDIA : Level or plumb, terrestrial gravitation responsive : Liquid type, upper surface utilizing : Bubble : Encircling clamp, loop, or strap)

Patent 5588218: Teaching protractor
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : STRAIGHTEDGE TYPE : Plural straightedges, relatively moveable : Single pivot : With angle indicating means : Sliding)

Patent 5588219: Rolled sheet material having releasable anti-tack guide strip
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : DISTANCE MEASURING : Of flexible material : Supply (e.g., bolt, roll) : Liquid (e.g. dipstick))

Patent 5588220: Measuring tape device including external cleaning member
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : DISTANCE MEASURING : By flexible tape : Specified reel housing feature : Including attachment : Including computing means)

Patent 5588221: Drive drive shaft for a paint brush and roller cover cleaning machine
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : APPARATUS : With apparatus using centrifugal force : Using rotary gas current)

Patent 5588222: Process for recycling combustion gases in a drying system
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : PROCESS : With treated material recirculation : Recirculation of a portion of the treated material : Recirculated portion mixed with untreated material : Additional flow is countercurrent)

Patent 5588223: Restrained paper dryer
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : PROCESS : Gas or vapor pressure is superatmospheric : Sheet, web, or strand : Treating agent is steam)

Patent 5588224: Chill roll assembly
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : PROCESS : Gas or vapor contact with treated material : Sheet, web, or strand : With drying parameter control : Material speed control : Treating agent absorbs moisture)

Patent 5588225: Method of drying an injection molding tool
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : PROCESS : Gas or vapor contact with treated material : Treatment of gas or vapor : Gas or vapor humidity regulation : Regeneration of absorption/adsorption material)

Patent 5588226: Unidirectional air transfer system for shoes
(BOOTS, SHOES, AND LEGGINGS : BOOTS AND SHOES : Ventilated : Soles : Attachment (e.g., weight for shoe, etc.))

Patent 5588227: Athletic shoe having air bladder pressure indicating means
(BOOTS, SHOES, AND LEGGINGS : BOOTS AND SHOES : Foot-supporting or foot-conforming feature : Form-fitting interior : For child's foot)

Patent 5588228: Sports shoe with a reinforcing shell-frame
(BOOTS, SHOES, AND LEGGINGS : BOOTS AND SHOES : Occupational or athletic shoe (e.g., roof climbing, gardening, etc.) : Athletic shoe or attachment therefor : For a sport (e.g., skating, skiing, etc.) featuring relative movement between shoe and ground : For walking or sliding on shifting media : Ski boot : Having pivotable upper : With adjustment mechanism)

Patent 5588229: Ski boot
(BOOTS, SHOES, AND LEGGINGS : BOOTS AND SHOES : Occupational or athletic shoe (e.g., roof climbing, gardening, etc.) : Athletic shoe or attachment therefor : For a sport (e.g., skating, skiing, etc.) featuring relative movement between shoe and ground : For walking or sliding on shifting media : Ski boot : Having pivotable upper : Pivot on rear quarter : Forward mounted stiffness adjustment means)

Patent 5588230: Apparatus for excavating soil using a plurality of independenity pivotable brushes
(EXCAVATING : ROTARY DIGGER : Endless conveyor : Crossed lever)

Patent 5588231: Self contained snow removal apparatus and method of use therefore
(EXCAVATING : SNOW OR ICE REMOVING OR GROOMING BY PORTABLE DEVICE : With melter : And heater)

Patent 5588232: Vehicle linkage
(EXCAVATING : SNOW OR ICE REMOVING OR GROOMING BY PORTABLE DEVICE : Vehicle mount with obstacle responsive trip, or yieldable tool (e.g., brush) : Manually powered)

Patent 5588233: Paper product and method of making
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : DISPLAY CARD : Three-dimensional pop-up display card : With translucent plate)

Patent 5588234: Fraud-resistant electronic identification device
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : CHECK, LABEL, OR TAG : Animal markers : Ear or wing tags : Plural rearwardly pivoting legs)

Patent 5588235: Light processing apparatus for creating visual effects
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : ILLUMINATED SIGN : Edge illuminated : Fiber optic, i.e., light pipe : With means to select)

Patent 5588236: Visual panel
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : ILLUMINATED SIGN : Having multiple function (i.e., illumination per se) : Elongated tubular light : With means to select)

Patent 5588237: System for mounting billboards
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : SIGNS : Suction cup mounting means : Lettering kit)

Patent 5588238: Sign comprised of a carrier frame and manually arrangeable modular information grids and pictorials
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : SIGNS : Interchangeable : Motor operated)

Patent 5588239: Expanded content label adapted for application to curved surfaces
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : CHECK, LABEL, OR TAG : Permanent identification device : Secured, attached or associated by adhesive : Incorporated within article by shaping operation)

Patent 5588240: Interlocking picture frame
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : PICTURE FRAME : Plural connected frames or frame having means to connect with another frame : With time piece)

Patent 5588241: High capacity conversion magazine
(FIREARMS : BREECH LOADING : Magazines : Box : Hammer)

Patent 5588242: Gun barrel cleaning rod and method
(FIREARMS : IMPLEMENTS : For barrel cleaning : Revolver)

 

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